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NEW YORK -- On one of the quietest weekends of the year in movie theaters, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" topped the North American box office for the fifth straight weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
With the release of "Avatar: The Way of Water" looming, studios opted not to open any new films in wide release. That enabled Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" sequel to extend its box-office reign further. "Wakanda Forever" grossed $11.1 million over the weekend, bringing its domestic total to $409.8 million and its worldwide haul to $767.8 million.
"Wakanda Forever" is the first film since Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" -- the 2020 release that attempted to revive cinemas from pandemic closure in 2020, when almost nothing was being released theatrically -- to lead the box-office for five straight weeks.
While it's common to see a quiet weekend ahead of a potential blockbuster like "The Way of Water," a little-challenged run like "Wakanda Forever" is enjoying is rare for this time of year. The holiday corridor from Thanksgiving to New Year's is typically one of Hollywood's busiest periods. Instead, it's been a fallow spell, with one of the weakest Thanksgiving weekends ever and only a dribble of wide releases since.
The weekend's total ticket sales amounted to just $37 million, according to data firm Comscore.
That has left the industry looking, once again, to James Cameron to fire up the box office. "Avatar: The Way of Water," the long-awaited sequel to the $2.9-billion-grossing 2009 original, premiered early on Thursday with expectations of at least a $150 million debut domestically.
"Violent Night," the R-rated comic action film starring David Harbour as Santa Claus, held well in its second weekend. It stayed in second place, dropping a modest 29%, with $8.7 million.
While many awards hopefuls have struggled to catch on in theaters, Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser, got off to a strong start. The A24 release grossed $360,000 at six theaters for the year's best per-screen average. Fraser has been widely celebrated for his performance as a 600-lb. reclusive English teacher trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Sadie Sink).
In its second weekend, Focus Features' "Spoiler Alert," a romantic comedy starring Jim Parsons and directed by Michael Showalter, expanded into 1,100 theaters but came away with just $700,000 in ticket sales. Sam Mendes' "Empire of Light," for Searchlight Pictures, debuted in 110 locations but also failed to make a dent. The film, set in a 1980s coastal England movie theater and starring Olivia Colman, took in $152,000. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/dec/16/wakanda-forever-still-no-1-amid-slow-season/ | 2022-12-16 07:43:52 | 1 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/dec/16/wakanda-forever-still-no-1-amid-slow-season/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 100 Ukrainian troops will head to Oklahoma's Fort Sill soon to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system, two U.S. officials said Tuesday.
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Ukraine has long sought the Patriot surface-to-air guided missile defense system because it can target aircraft, cruise missiles and shorter-range ballistic missiles. During his late December visit to the U.S. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the battery would make a significant difference in bolstering Kyiv's defenses against Russia's invasion.
The number of Ukrainians coming to Fort Sill is approximately the number it takes to operate one battery. Kyiv's decision to take troops off the battlefield to training across the Atlantic in the U.S. is unusual, although it has sent forces for short-term training at European bases for other more complex systems it has received, such as on the longer-range High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
The U.S. pledged one Patriot battery in December as part of one of several large military assistance packages it has provided Ukraine in recent weeks. Last week Germany pledged an additional Patriot battery.
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Each Patriot battery consists of a truck-mounted launching system with eight launchers that can hold up to four missile interceptors each, a ground radar, a control station and a generator. The Army said it currently has 16 Patriot battalions.
The Patriot batteries will complement a variety of air defense systems that both the U.S. and NATO partners have pledged to Ukraine, as it faces an evolving barrage of missiles and drones against its civilian population and infrastructure from Russia in the now 11-month old conflict. In the last few months Germany has pledged four IRIS-T air defense systems; the U.S. has also pledged eight mid-range National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, or NASAMS and Avenger air defense systems. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Ukrainian-troops-to-train-on-Patriot-system-in-17707895.php | 2023-01-10 18:15:12 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Ukrainian-troops-to-train-on-Patriot-system-in-17707895.php |
NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Interface, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TILE).
On September 28, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced the results of its investigation into the Company's historical EPS calculations and rounding practices, including findings of inappropriate earnings management by, or at the direction of, the Company's two most senior accounting executives, as well as violations of the federal securities laws. The SEC Order also found that "Interface employees caused Interface to produce documents in response to commission investigative requests that were suggestive of contemporaneous support for journal entries that, in truth, did not exist at the time the entries were recorded," and had continued to modify documents even after the SEC began its investigation, resulting in a $5 million fine being levied against the Company, among other measures.
The Company has been sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws. Recently, the court presiding over that case denied the Company's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to move forward.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Interface's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Interface shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-tile/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Tyler Perry opens up about past suicide attempts in wake of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ death
(Gray News) – Famed director Tyler Perry is opening up about his suicide attempts after hearing the news that entertainer Stephen “tWitch” Boss took his own life earlier this week.
In a video posted to Instagram on Wednesday, Perry said he was shocked by tWitch’s death, saying he only met the dancer a couple times, but he always seemed “full of life, seemed like such a light.”
Perry then revealed that he attempted suicide “a couple times.”
“It was so dark, I didn’t think it would get any better. I endured so much pain, so much abuse, sexual abuse,” Perry said. “It was all so hard to just move through that I thought the only way to make this better and pain go away is taking my life.”
Perry said he is thankful none of his attempts ended his life because he “would have missed the best part of my life.”
“I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Life is full of joy and love. Things I never thought I would get to,” he said.
Perry said he was making the video in hopes of helping others and urged anyone with suicidal thoughts to call the suicide prevention line at 1-800-273-8255.
“I am a living witness you can make it through it. I am so glad my attempts didn’t work. I’m still alive. The best part of my life, and I would have missed it had I decided to end it,” Perry said.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, or dial 911 in case of emergency.
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BERLIN (AP) — Israel’s president addressed Germany’s parliament on Tuesday about atrocities committed during the Third Reich, while at the same time praising the close and friendly relations that have emerged between the two countries since the end of the Holocaust.
Six million European Jews were murdered by Germany’s Nazis and their henchmen during World War II.
“Never in human history was there a campaign like the one the Nazis and their accomplices conducted to annihilate the Jewish people,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog told lawmakers at the Bundestag.
“Never in history was a state responsible, as Nazi Germany was responsible, for the loss of all semblance of humanity, for the erasure of all mercy, for the pursuit of the worldwide obliteration, with such awful cruelty, of an entire people.”
Herzog also spoke about his father, former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, who was among the liberators of the concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in northern Germany in April 1945, as an officer of the British forces.
“I shall never forget how he described to me the horrors he witnessed. The stench. The human skeletons in striped pajamas, the piles of corpses, the destruction, the hell on earth,” the Israeli president told German lawmakers.
After his speech, Herzog and Steinmeier, accompanied by their wives, went to Berlin’s Memorial to the Murdered Jews — a field of 2,700 gray concrete slabs near the the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate — where they laid two wreaths for the victims of the Holocaust.
On Tuesday afternoon, the two presidents are set to visit the site of the former concentration camp. After a tour of the memorial site, they are expected to meet with survivors and German high school students.
The Israeli president arrived for a state visit to Germany earlier this week that also included a trip to Munich on Monday where he participated in the 50-year anniversary ceremony for the 11 Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian militants at the 1972 Olympic Games.
Looking forward, Herzog praised close relations between the two countries and their joint commitment to fight antisemitism.
“The partnership between Israel and Germany has achieved global renown, and we must continue deepening and cultivating it, for the benefit of a brilliant future not only for our countries but for the whole of humanity,” he said in parliament.
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Tia Goldberg contributed to this report from Jerusalem. | https://www.wivb.com/news/business/ap-israeli-president-gives-broad-speech-to-germanys-parliament/ | 2022-09-07 11:11:19 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/news/business/ap-israeli-president-gives-broad-speech-to-germanys-parliament/ |
Across the U.S., families are looking to the winter with dread as energy costs soar and fuel supplies tighten.The Department of Energy is projecting sharp price increases for home heating compared with last winter and some worry whether heating assistance programs will be able to make up the difference for struggling families. The situation is even bleaker in Europe, with Russia’s continued curtailment of natural gas pushing prices upward and causing painful shortages.In Maine, Aaron Raymo saw the writing on the wall and began stocking up on heating oil in 5-gallon increments over the summer as costs crept upward. He filled a container with heating oil as he could afford it, usually on paydays, and used a heating assistance program to top off his 275-gallon oil tank with the arrival of colder weather.His family is trying to avoid being forced into a difficult decision — choosing between food or heating their home.“It’s a hard one,” he said. “What are you going to choose for food, or what amount of fuel oil are you going to choose to stay warm?”A number of factors are converging to create a bleak situation: Global energy consumption has rebounded from the start of the pandemic, and supply was barely keeping pace before the war in Ukraine further reduced supplies.The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says energy costs will be the highest in more than a decade this winter.The Energy Department projects heating bills will jump 28% this winter for those who rely on natural gas, used by nearly half of U.S. households for heat. Heating oil is projected to be 27% higher and electricity 10% higher, the agency said.That comes against inflation rates that accelerated last month with consumer prices growing 6.6%, the fastest such pace in four decades.The pain will be especially acute in New England, which is heavily reliant on heating oil to keep homes warm. It's projected to cost more than $2,300 to heat a typical home with heating oil this winter, the energy department said.Across the country, some are urging utilities to implement a moratorium on winter shut-offs, and members of Congress already added $1 billion in heating aid. But there will be fewer federal dollars than last year when pandemic aid flowed.In Jay, where Raymo lives with his partner, Lucinda Tyler, and 8-year-old son, residents were already bracing for the worst before the local paper mill announced it’s going to close, putting more than 200 people out of work. That has the potential to wreak havoc on the town budget, and cause higher property taxes that will further eat into residents’ budgets.Both Raymo and Tyler work full-time jobs. He works as many as 70 or 80 hours a week in an orthopedists’ office and she works from home in shareholder services for a financial services company. They don’t qualify for much help even though they’re scraping by to keep up with repairs, buy gas and put food on the table — and heat their 100-year-old home in a state known for bitter cold weather.“We work significant hours but it seems that it’s not enough,” said Tyler, who wept with relief when she learned they qualified for even a modest amount of heating assistance.Last month, Congress added $1 billion in funding to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, bringing the total to at least $4.8 billion and making additional heating aid available for the start of the winter season.The third hottest summer on record already strained LIHEAP funding, “so I am glad that we were able to secure these new resources before the cold of winter sets in,” said Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont.But that level represents an overall reduction from last year, when federal pandemic relief pushed the total energy assistance package past $8 billion.Some are seeking help who've never done so in the past. In Auburn, Maine, 72-year-old Mario Zullo said he worked all his life and never asked for help until last year when he received heating assistance last year. The program helped upgrade his heating.“It came to us at a time when we needed it the most,” Zullo said.Mark Wolfe, executive director of NEADA, said he fears the federally funded program won't be enough because of the high cost of energy and continued instability in energy markets. It could be even worse if the winter is especially cold, he said.“The crisis is coming,” he said. “There’s a lot of uncertainty and factors in play that could drive these prices higher.”In Maine, the state has the nation’s oldest population and it’s the most reliant on heating oil, creating a double whammy.“People are scared. They’re worried. They’re frustrated," said Lisa McGee, who coordinates the heating aid program for Community Concepts Inc. in Lewiston, Maine. “There’s more anxiety this year.”
JAY, Maine — Across the U.S., families are looking to the winter with dread as energy costs soar and fuel supplies tighten.
The Department of Energy is projecting sharp price increases for home heating compared with last winter and some worry whether heating assistance programs will be able to make up the difference for struggling families. The situation is even bleaker in Europe, with Russia’s continued curtailment of natural gas pushing prices upward and causing painful shortages.
In Maine, Aaron Raymo saw the writing on the wall and began stocking up on heating oil in 5-gallon increments over the summer as costs crept upward. He filled a container with heating oil as he could afford it, usually on paydays, and used a heating assistance program to top off his 275-gallon oil tank with the arrival of colder weather.
His family is trying to avoid being forced into a difficult decision — choosing between food or heating their home.
“It’s a hard one,” he said. “What are you going to choose for food, or what amount of fuel oil are you going to choose to stay warm?”
A number of factors are converging to create a bleak situation: Global energy consumption has rebounded from the start of the pandemic, and supply was barely keeping pace before the war in Ukraine further reduced supplies.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says energy costs will be the highest in more than a decade this winter.
The Energy Department projects heating bills will jump 28% this winter for those who rely on natural gas, used by nearly half of U.S. households for heat. Heating oil is projected to be 27% higher and electricity 10% higher, the agency said.
That comes against inflation rates that accelerated last month with consumer prices growing 6.6%, the fastest such pace in four decades.
The pain will be especially acute in New England, which is heavily reliant on heating oil to keep homes warm. It's projected to cost more than $2,300 to heat a typical home with heating oil this winter, the energy department said.
Across the country, some are urging utilities to implement a moratorium on winter shut-offs, and members of Congress already added $1 billion in heating aid. But there will be fewer federal dollars than last year when pandemic aid flowed.
In Jay, where Raymo lives with his partner, Lucinda Tyler, and 8-year-old son, residents were already bracing for the worst before the local paper mill announced it’s going to close, putting more than 200 people out of work. That has the potential to wreak havoc on the town budget, and cause higher property taxes that will further eat into residents’ budgets.
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
Lucinda Tyler and Aaron Raymo sit outside their home with fuel containers they used to fill their heating oil tank at their home, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 in Jay, Maine.
Both Raymo and Tyler work full-time jobs. He works as many as 70 or 80 hours a week in an orthopedists’ office and she works from home in shareholder services for a financial services company. They don’t qualify for much help even though they’re scraping by to keep up with repairs, buy gas and put food on the table — and heat their 100-year-old home in a state known for bitter cold weather.
“We work significant hours but it seems that it’s not enough,” said Tyler, who wept with relief when she learned they qualified for even a modest amount of heating assistance.
Last month, Congress added $1 billion in funding to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, bringing the total to at least $4.8 billion and making additional heating aid available for the start of the winter season.
The third hottest summer on record already strained LIHEAP funding, “so I am glad that we were able to secure these new resources before the cold of winter sets in,” said Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont.
But that level represents an overall reduction from last year, when federal pandemic relief pushed the total energy assistance package past $8 billion.
Some are seeking help who've never done so in the past. In Auburn, Maine, 72-year-old Mario Zullo said he worked all his life and never asked for help until last year when he received heating assistance last year. The program helped upgrade his heating.
“It came to us at a time when we needed it the most,” Zullo said.
Mark Wolfe, executive director of NEADA, said he fears the federally funded program won't be enough because of the high cost of energy and continued instability in energy markets. It could be even worse if the winter is especially cold, he said.
“The crisis is coming,” he said. “There’s a lot of uncertainty and factors in play that could drive these prices higher.”
In Maine, the state has the nation’s oldest population and it’s the most reliant on heating oil, creating a double whammy.
“People are scared. They’re worried. They’re frustrated," said Lisa McGee, who coordinates the heating aid program for Community Concepts Inc. in Lewiston, Maine. “There’s more anxiety this year.” | https://www.kcra.com/article/heating-worries-mount-amid-growing-costs-uncertainty/41720216 | 2022-10-22 15:01:08 | 0 | https://www.kcra.com/article/heating-worries-mount-amid-growing-costs-uncertainty/41720216 |
Two catalytic converters stolen from City of Manhattan vehicles
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County Police Department is investigating the theft of two catalytic converters in Manhattan, Kan.
Riley County Police Department indicated officers filed a report at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 in the 1100 block of Central Park Rd in Manhattan, Kan. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim when catalytic converters from two City vehicles were cut off and stolen.
Riley County Police Department noted the estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.
Riley County Police Department said anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers services allows individuals to remain anonymous and could qualify them for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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The Healey administration planned to activate up to 50 members of the National Guard to support new “townhouse-style” housing options at Joint Base Cape Cod for families experiencing homelessness, officials said Friday afternoon.
The new housing options — which can immediately accommodate 16 families and up to 60 if needed — come as Gov. Maura Healey said the state is experiencing a “steady rise” in shelter demand due to the rising cost of housing in Massachusetts, more people arriving from other countries, and delayed federal work authorizations.
The administration also said it planned to open a “Family Welcome Center” in Allston as a central entry point for families struggling to access basic necessities. It will connect them with essential supplies, services, and transportation to a safe place to stay like the units at Joint Base Cape Cod, the administration said in a statement.
“Our administration has been working hard to meet this unprecedented need and use every resource at our disposal to help families,” Healey said in a statement. “That’s why we are establishing a Family Welcome Center to serve as a central entry point to connect families, particularly newly-arrived families, with the support they need, as well as turning to Joint Base Cape Cod as a temporary, emergency shelter option.”
The welcome center is based out of the Brazilian Worker Center’s office and will serve as “the primary referral mechanism for families to travel to [Joint Base Cape Cod],” the administration said. Dedicated staff members will be charged with assessing families and determining their eligibility for housing at the base.
“In addition to shelter intake services for JBCC, the Family Welcome Center will provide basic necessities including food, baby formula, and diapers,” the administration said in a statement. “In the coming weeks, Family Welcome Center offerings will expand to include connection to health services, and assistance with enrollment in Department of Transitional Assistance programs, MassHealth, WIC, and other supports.”
The 50 National Guardsmen will assist “state and local authorities, support base operations, and ensure the security of the base complex,” the Healey administration said.
A Massachusetts National Guard spokesman said the service members assigned to the shelter mission “will support base operations and ensure base security as part of an inter-agency effort led by the Healey-Driscoll administration.”
Housing units at Joint Base Cape Cod were described as “townhouse-style” with furnished accommodations and shared green space for recreation. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency was in the process of contracting with a vendor to provide shelter program staffing, janitorial services, laundry, linens, and medical services.
More than 1,100 families were living in state-funded motel rooms, according to data last updated on Thursday by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities’ Division of Housing Stabilization.
Eighteen families entered the emergency assistance shelter system on Thursday, 10 families went directly to shelters, and 10 families were placed presumptively, according to the data.
The housing crisis in Massachusetts is pushing the state’s most vulnerable families into “precarious housing situations’ and increasing demand for emergency shelter, said newly-appointed Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus.
“The new Family Welcome Center and additional shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod will help us relieve pressure on our emergency family shelter system with an inter-agency response to meet the needs of residents and families,” Augustus said in a statement.
The state also opened temporary housing at Joint Base Cape Cod in September 2022 to house 35 migrants who landed unannounced on Martha’s Vineyard after Gov. Ron DeSantis orchestrated their travel from San Antonio, Texas.
Some of the migrants stayed at the base for roughly three weeks before they transitioned into other housing situations.
Joint Base Cape Cod is a MEMA-designated emergency shelter and its existing infrastructure provides temporary accommodations that are “well-equipped to meet the safety, security, and privacy needs of families,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy.
“The growing demand for humanitarian support has been met with a collaborative spirit and ingenuity reflective of our commonwealth’s best values,” Reidy said in a statement. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/23/cape-cod-military-base-to-house-homeless-families-in-apartments/ | 2023-06-23 19:35:00 | 0 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/23/cape-cod-military-base-to-house-homeless-families-in-apartments/ |
Separation of the combined Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses ("NewCo") expected to better position both NewCo and Medtronic for long-term success and value creation
- Enhances both Medtronic and NewCo's strategic and operational focus on meeting the needs of their respective patients, physicians, customers, and other stakeholders
- Advances the Medtronic portfolio management and capital allocation strategies focused on higher growth markets and revenue acceleration
- Pursuing NewCo separation via a distribution that is expected to be tax-free to Medtronic shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes or other alternatives
DUBLIN, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced its intention to pursue a separation of the company's combined Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses ("NewCo"), which are part of the company's Medical Surgical Portfolio.
"We are executing on our portfolio management strategy, taking action to create value for Medtronic and our shareholders. This separation will allow Medtronic to focus our company and our capital on opportunities better aligned with our long-term strategies to accelerate innovation-driven growth, and will position NewCo to unlock value. Independently, NewCo will be a leading connected care company with a compelling leadership position, attractive margins, and potential for growth acceleration with increased investment and dedicated capital allocation," said Geoff Martha, chairman and CEO of Medtronic. "Looking ahead, we remain focused on active portfolio management with an ongoing process of evaluating potential additions and subtractions to further accelerate Medtronic's growth over the long-term."
Medtronic – The leading global healthcare technology company
The decision to pursue a separation represents an important next step in ongoing portfolio assessment by Medtronic that demonstrates its commitment to creating value for all of its stakeholders. The separation will enable greater investment focus in the areas of highest strategic priority across the company, and will facilitate the execution of its leadership strategy in attractive medtech markets that leverage the company's strengths. Following the separation of NewCo, Medtronic will have:
- A more streamlined portfolio with sharpened focus on deploying capital into opportunities most aligned with its long-term growth strategies;
- Modestly faster organic revenue growth and an increased weighted average market growth rate (WAMGR); and
- A strong balance sheet and continued commitment to its strategy of driving durable growth.
NewCo is uniquely positioned to offer the full suite of connected patient monitoring and respiratory care solutions
NewCo is expected to be a premier partner for connected care solutions with best-in-class brands and leading positions in patient monitoring and critical care:
- The Patient Monitoring technology portfolio includes Nellcor™ pulse oximetry, Microstream™ capnography, BIS™ brain monitoring, INVOS™ perfusion monitoring, and HealthCast™ connected care solutions.
- The Respiratory Interventions technology portfolio includes Puritan Bennett™ ventilators, Shiley™ airway portfolio, McGrath™ MAC video laryngoscopy, DAR™ breathing systems, as well as PAV+, NIV+ and IE Sync ventilation software solutions designed to improve workflow and care delivery.
Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions reside in the Respiratory, Gastrointestinal & Renal division within the Medtronic Medical Surgical Portfolio. In fiscal year 2022, the combined business generated global revenue of approximately $2.2 billion. The combined business has a constant currency revenue growth profile and gross margin profile slightly below overall Medtronic and an operating margin profile slightly higher than overall Medtronic. The combined business has a global commercial footprint and a team of more than 8,000 employees worldwide.
NewCo is expected to be ideally positioned to deliver expanded value creation through:
- Global scale and commercial reach to drive increased penetration in core strategic markets;
- Connected care solutions to drive increased share within existing customer accounts globally;
- Investments in innovation to drive technology leadership, new parameter expansion, and expand its addressable market segments; and
- Durable growth with an attractive margin and cash flow profile.
Medtronic plans to redeploy any net proceeds consistent with its stated capital allocation priorities. Medtronic does not expect this separation to impact its dividend policy.
Medtronic expects the separation to be completed in the next 12 to 18 months subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions, including obtaining final approval from the Medtronic Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinions and receipt of other regulatory approvals. Medtronic plans to provide additional details on the potential transaction in due course. There can be no assurance regarding the ultimate timing or structure of the potential separation or that a separation will be completed at all, or if completed, what form the separation would take.
Medtronic's financial advisors on the transaction are Perella Weinberg Partners LP and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Its legal advisors on the transaction are Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; and Baker McKenzie.
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Webcast Information
Medtronic will host a webcast today, Monday, October 24, at 8:30 a.m. EDT (7:30 a.m. CDT) to discuss this announcement. The webcast can be accessed by clicking on the Events icon at investorrelations.medtronic.com. Within 24 hours of the webcast, a replay will be available by clicking on the Events icon at investorrelations.medtronic.com.
About Medtronic
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ATLANTA – A special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election in Georgia appears to be wrapping up its work, but many questions remain.
The investigation is one of several that could result in criminal charges against the former president as he asks voters to return him to the White House in 2024.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who began investigating nearly two years ago, has said she will go where the facts lead. It would be an extraordinary step if she chooses to bring charges against Trump himself.
“Even if he’s acquitted by a jury, for him to face trial and to have a public trial with evidence on the record would be an epic thing for American history,” Georgia State University law professor Clark Cunningham said.
Here's what we know as the special grand jury appears to be winding down:
WHAT'S THE LATEST?
Over about six months, the grand jurors have considered evidence and heard testimony from dozens of witnesses, including high-profile Trump associates and top state officials. A prosecutor on Willis’ team said during a hearing in November that they had few witnesses left and didn’t anticipate the special grand jury continuing much longer.
The grand jurors are expected to produce a final report with recommendations on potential further action. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s supervising the panel, will review the report and recommend to the court's chief judge that the special grand jury be dissolved. The judges of the county Superior Court will then vote on whether to let the special grand jurors go or whether more investigation is necessary.
The special grand jury cannot issue indictments. Willis will decide whether to go to a regular grand jury to pursue criminal charges.
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION?
For more than a year after opening the investigation, Willis revealed little. But, ironically, once the special grand jury began meeting in June, its proceedings shrouded in mandatory secrecy, hints about where the investigation was headed began to come out.
That’s because whenever Willis wanted to compel the testimony of someone who lives outside Georgia, she had to file paperwork in a public court docket explaining why that person was a “necessary and material witness.” Additionally, anyone fighting a summons had to do so in public court filings and hearings.
In the paperwork Willis filed seeking to compel testimony from some Trump associates, she said she wanted to know about their communications with the Trump campaign and others “involved in the multi-state, coordinated efforts to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere."
Prominent Trump allies whose testimony was sought included former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former national security adviser Michael Flynn, as well as John Eastman and other lawyers who participated in Trump's attempts to stay in power.
“We learned from the identity of the witnesses that this is a far-ranging conspiracy that she’s looking at,” said Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during the first Trump impeachment and co-wrote a Brookings Institution report analyzing the “reported facts and applicable law” in the Fulton County investigation.
HAVE THERE BEEN SETBACKS?
A number of Trump advisers and allies fought Willis' attempts to bring them in for testimony, but Willis prevailed in most cases.
“I think that augurs well for the pretrial skirmishing to come if she charges,” Eisen said.
Willis had a notable misstep when she hosted a fundraiser for a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor even as her investigation zeroed in on the state’s fake electors, including Burt Jones, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. McBurney said that created “a plain — and actual and untenable — conflict” and ruled that Willis could not question or pursue charges against Jones, who won election in November.
WHAT'S BEEN THE FOCUS OF THE INVESTIGATION?
The information that has come out publicly has indicated that Willis was looking at the following:
— Phone calls by Trump and others to Georgia officials in the wake of the 2020 election
— A group of 16 Georgia Republicans who signed a certificate in December 2020 falsely stating that Trump had won the state and that they were the state’s “duly elected and qualified” electors
— False allegations of election fraud made during meetings of state legislators at the Georgia Capitol in December 2020
— The copying of data and software from election equipment in rural Coffee County by a computer forensics team hired by Trump allies
— Alleged attempts to pressure Fulton County elections worker Ruby Freeman into falsely confessing to election fraud
— The abrupt resignation of the U.S. attorney in Atlanta in January 2021
WHAT ABOUT THAT INFAMOUS PHONE CALL?
In a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the president suggested that the state's top elections official, a fellow Republican, could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state to Democrat Joe Biden.
A month later, Willis sent letters to Raffensperger and other top state officials instructing them to retain records because she was investigating “attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia General Election.”
Trump told Raffensperger he needed 11,780 votes, one more than Biden won. That was a mistake, Cunningham said, because the specific and transactional nature of that comment makes it hard to say he was just generally urging Raffensperger to look into alleged fraud.
But other legal experts have said prosecutors could struggle to prove criminal intent, which requires showing that actions were taken purposely, knowingly, recklessly or negligently.
WHAT CHARGES MIGHT BE CONSIDERED?
In her February 2021 letters to state leaders, Willis said she was looking into potential crimes that included "solicitation of election fraud, the making of false statements to state and local governmental bodies, conspiracy, racketeering, violation of oath of office and any involvement in violence or threats related to the election’s administration."
Many believe Willis will pursue charges under the state Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute, commonly known as RICO. In a high-profile prosecution when she was an assistant district attorney, she used that law successfully to secure charges against Atlanta educators in a test cheating scandal. She has also used it more recently to target alleged gang activity.
The state RICO law, which is broader than the federal version, requires prosecutors to prove a pattern of criminal activity by an enterprise, which could be a single person or a group of associated individuals. It allows prosecutors to assert involvement in a pattern of criminality without having to prove that each person participated in every act.
Eisen said RICO seems “most commensurate with the nature of the people testifying and the questions that she wanted to ask."
As the special grand jury was working, Willis informed some people that they were targets of the investigation, including Giuliani and the state's 16 fake electors. It's possible others received similar notifications but haven't disclosed that publicly.
WHAT HAS TRUMP SAID?
The former president has consistently called his phone call with Raffensperger “perfect” and has dismissed the Fulton County investigation as a witch hunt.
Criminal defense attorney Drew Findling, part of Trump's legal team in Georgia, in August said the focus on Trump “is clearly an erroneous and politically driven persecution.”
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Stern IR, part of Precision Value & Health, enhances market leadership position by integrating IR expertise, deep biotech knowledge, and ESG solutions to bring substantive value to clients. ESG Expert Molly Podolefsky, PhD, to lead complementary new ESG capability
NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern IR, Inc., a Precision Value & Health company, today announced the launch of its new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory practice. The addition of the ESG practice will deliver a suite of solutions, including materiality assessments, ESG strategy and roadmap development, reporting, and communications packages that are well integrated with Stern's core investor relations (IR) competencies. These complementary ESG solutions are designed to meet the evolving IR needs of biotechnology and healthcare companies, which increasingly involve and are influenced by ESG considerations and factors with ESG rapidly becoming a core component of best-in-class IR.
"Our new practice will enable clients to develop ESG approaches that make sense from a business perspective and then leverage their ESG infrastructure and achievements to support visibility efforts, capture value, and attract additional investors who can support their businesses long term," said Lilian Stern, Founder and Principal of Stern IR.
Molly Podolefsky, an experienced corporate sustainability advisor and thought leader, brings significant experience to the launch of this integral arm of Stern's future growth. Dr Podolefsky holds a PhD in Economics and has extensive experience working with corporations and governmental agencies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ESG, carbon accounting, climate risk, environmental justice, and energy management.
"Our ESG practice will offer a range of solutions from jump start packages serving as an ESG entry point to more advanced packages including stakeholder engagement, materiality assessment, and ESG report development," said Podolefsky. "I am thrilled to join the Stern IR team and expand our ESG-centered offerings."
Stern IR's new ESG practice will work collaboratively with existing client-service teams to deliver a seamless corporate sustainability narrative for clients. Pairing Stern's rich IR industry experience and Precision's deep biotech and life sciences knowledge with an industry-leading ESG practice positions our firm to create lasting value for clients.
Stern IR is a premier investor relations firm that supports entrepreneurial healthcare and biotechnology companies. Since its inception in 1998, Stern IR has worked with nearly 500 biotechnology, specialty pharmaceutical, device, and healthcare services companies in all stages of development and across all therapeutic areas. Stern IR is based in New York City. For more information, please visit www.sternir.com.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German economy is still failing to grow, figures showed Friday, as the country that should be the industrial powerhouse for all of Europe struggles with high energy prices, rising borrowing costs and a lagging rebound from key trading partner China.
Economic output in Germany stagnated in the April-to-June quarter, the Federal Statistics Office said. That follows a decline of 0.1% in the first three months of the year and a drop of 0.4% in the last three months of 2022 as the energy shock from Russia’s war in Ukraine echoed through Europe’s largest economy.
It comes after the International Monetary Fund forecast this week that Germany would be the globe’s only major economy to shrink this year, even with weak economic growth around the world amid rising interest rates and the threat of growing inflation.
In Germany, the economy has been buffeted by several challenges. Above all, its long-term dependence on Russian natural gas to fuel industry backfired when the invasion of Ukraine led to the loss of most of Moscow’s supply and to higher costs for energy-intensive industries such as metals, glass, cars and fertilizer.
Higher interest rates from the European Central Bank have weighed on construction projects that depend on borrowing. Meanwhile, the rebound in China, Germany’s largest trade partner, after the end of drastic COVID-19 restrictions has been less than many had hoped for.
The second-quarter economic performance was “far from satisfactory,” said Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
He urged action on his proposal to cap energy prices for industry with government help, which has run into skepticism in parts of the governing coalition, and more investment in future-oriented technology such as renewable energy.
“What Germany needs is a targeted impulse for investment and breathing room for our energy-intensive industry,” he said.
Longer-term factors such as an aging population, lagging use of digital technology in business and government, excessive red tape that holds back business launches and public construction projects, and a shortage of skilled labor also have weighed on the economy.
Yet the slowdown does not resemble a classic recession because jobs are abundant, with companies competing for workers and complaining of skills shortages. The unemployment rate was only 2.9% in May, well below the eurozone’s 6.5% — one of the lowest rates on record.
Carsten Brzeski, chief eurozone economist at ING, has described Germany’s situation as a “slowcession,” with the economy “stuck in the twilight zone between stagnation and recession.”
He said Friday that recent data “do not bode well for economic activity in the coming months.”
“In fact, weak purchasing power, thinned-out industrial order books, as well as the impact of the most aggressive monetary policy tightening in decades, and the expected slowdown of the U.S. economy, all argue in favor of weak economic activity,” Brzeski said in a note.
Germany’s woes are calling forth comparisons with the late 1990s, when high labor costs held back the country’s competitiveness. A series of labor market reforms under former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in 2003-2004 helped restore economic growth and Germany’s position as an export powerhouse selling industrial machinery and vehicles to the rest of the world.
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After the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which began 20 years ago this week, one city would become known to Americans as the epicenter of the Iraqi insurgency - Fallujah. Vast areas of the city were leveled in two huge battles between insurgents and U.S. troops. Years later, ISIS would take it over and be driven out in another destructive fight in 2016. Well, NPR's Ruth Sherlock visited there a few days ago and saw a very different city, though memories of the violence remain.
RUTH SHERLOCK, BYLINE: It is a strange experience driving into Fallujah. All I've heard about this place is the stories of refugees, of the city destroyed. And here we are. And there's cheerful restaurants, shops, these gleaming new buildings, construction projects.
(SOUNDBITE OF HAMMERING)
SHERLOCK: We've arrived at a construction site to interview real estate magnate Sarhan al-Issawi.
Marhaba.
SARHAN AL-ISSAWI: Welcome in Fallujah.
SHERLOCK: Issawi invites us into his office, and through our interpreter, he lays out the scale of the project.
AL-ISSAWI: (Through interpreter) This complex looks like a small city. It contains all services from 24 hours electricity, security, schools and nursery schools and clinics.
SHERLOCK: A brightly colored print of the design of the project hangs on the wall of Issawi's office. It shows 14 apartment buildings, 11 stories each, separated by parks lined with trees.
AL-ISSAWI: (Speaking Arabic).
SHERLOCK: he's putting some $27 million of his own money into the project. I ask him, isn't it a risk to invest so much money in a place with such a recent history of war?
AL-ISSAWI: (Speaking Arabic).
SHERLOCK: "I used to be a soldier, so I don't mind taking risks," he quips. But then he gets serious.
AL-ISSAWI: (Through interpreter) We are full sure that this project will succeed.
SHERLOCK: He says there's a desire among Fallujah residents for new things, for a new way of life. He says many of the apartments have been bought already, even before being finished. One reason for this, he says, is the Iraqi government is offering people cheap mortgages as an incentive. Iraq's Parliament speaker, Mohamed al-Halbousi, is the former governor of Fallujah's Anbar province and also a construction mogul.
AL-ISSAWI: (Speaking Arabic).
SHERLOCK: Issawi says Halbousi has helped direct government funds to redevelop the region, starting with the some 120 bridges destroyed in the repeated conflicts.
(SOUNDBITE OF BEEPING)
SHERLOCK: We leave Issawi's construction site and drive around to get more of a sense of the city now and the violent history here.
Past a furniture shop with gold-painted armchairs and sofas, passing the Happy Land ferris wheel and amusement park.
(CROSSTALK)
SHERLOCK: So you can hear the children playing in the courtyard of this school, al Khaleej school. And back in 2003, this was a key place in the war in Iraq. The first U.S. divisions arrived in Fallujah on the 23 of April 2003. They took over this school. Residents gathered outside the school walls asking the Americans to leave, saying that they wanted to reopen the school for students. The protests grew large, and what happened next is contested. But ultimately, U.S. soldiers opened fire into the crowd, killing 17 people and wounding more than 70. That was the spark for further violence. Two battles ensued, and the conflicts that took place here marked a turning point in the war in Iraq between U.S. troops fighting loyalists of Saddam Hussein and an insurgency against the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: The eve of battle.
SHERLOCK: Footage filmed by the BBC in 2004 shows U.S. Marines about to enter Fallujah. The colonel in charge prepares his troops to fight their way into the city on foot.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
GARY BRANDL: The enemy has got a face. He's called Satan, and he's in Fallujah. And we're going to destroy him.
DAFR AL OBEIDI: Hello.
SHERLOCK: We go and meet one of the men who was fighting against the U.S. Dafr al Obeidi welcomes us into his home.
AL OBEIDI: (Speaking Arabic).
SHERLOCK: An imam in the local mosque, he opens with a small prayer before telling us how, in 2004, he organized militias to fight the Americans.
AL OBEIDI: (Through interpreter) We became big groups, and we collect what we have from weapons that we get at that time.
SHERLOCK: During the shelling attacks, during the battles, what did the city sound like? What did it look like?
AL OBEIDI: (Speaking Arabic).
SHERLOCK: He remembers, the shelling was so intense, it was hard to believe any of them would survive. These days, the neighborhood is totally different.
Children are walking home from school unaccompanied, playing in the streets. Two small children are trying to ride an adult bicycle that's far too big for them.
SOUAD MIKKI: I'm an English teacher.
SHERLOCK: We walk into a girl's school and meet English teacher Souad Mikki. She tells me about living under the extremist group ISIS when they took over in 2014 and the war to remove them.
MIKKI: No food, bomb, military - yes, terrible. I feel afraid all the time, especially when my children were so little.
SHERLOCK: But now ISIS has gone, and the city has relative calm. Mikki says her family is finally happier. Sometimes they walk along the city's new promenade on the Euphrates River. Her children are enjoying school, and she is teaching again.
You're teaching the next generation of Iraqis, of people from Fallujah. How do you see now the future for Fallujah?
MIKKI: I hope it will be better. I hope. I hope it will better.
SHERLOCK: Do you feel like it will be better or you don't have trust in the future?
MIKKI: I don't trust the future, but I hope.
SHERLOCK: After years of conflict and instability, it's hard for her to believe that this peace will last. Ruth Sherlock, NPR News, Fallujah. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.wqcs.org/2023-03-22/a-look-at-the-city-of-fallujah-20-years-after-the-u-s-invasion-of-iraq | 2023-04-05 00:44:42 | 1 | https://www.wqcs.org/2023-03-22/a-look-at-the-city-of-fallujah-20-years-after-the-u-s-invasion-of-iraq |
[H2] Innovation Experience Microgrid Produces and Uses Renewable Hydrogen for the First Time at Demonstration Project in Downey
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that its [H2] Innovation Experience in Downey is now using renewable hydrogen that is produced onsite. The project will demonstrate the resiliency and reliability of a renewable hydrogen microgrid that can power neighborhoods – just in time to kick off National Clean Energy Week.
The [H2] Innovation Experience features a nearly 2,000 square-foot home that can use reliable and clean hydrogen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, by drawing power from solar panels on sunny days and converting excess energy into renewable hydrogen, which can be stored and then converted back into electricity, as needed, via an on-site hydrogen fuel cell. Hydrogen will also be blended with natural gas and used in the home's tank-less water heater, clothes dryer, and gas stove, fireplace and BBQ grill. The home is being constructed to LEED Platinum standards.
The project's electrolyzer, which uses solar power to split water, has now produced its first full kilogram of renewable hydrogen – the first ever produced by SoCalGas -- which is intended to power a fuel cell to provide power when solar isn't available. One kilogram of hydrogen, roughly equivalent to a gallon of gasoline, emits only water as a byproduct. The limited production of hydrogen at this site as part of this demonstration project is specifically intended to show the microgrid's effectiveness in terms of reliability and resiliency.
"The production of the first kilogram of renewable hydrogen by SoCalGas is a key milestone as we prepare to welcome visitors to our [H2] Innovation Experience in the coming months," said Neil Navin, Vice President of Clean Energy Innovations at SoCalGas. "This project shows the essential role clean fuels like renewable hydrogen can play in meeting California's clean energy and resiliency goals and highlights our progress toward making net zero a reality. And projects like this, along with efforts like those to develop a statewide hydrogen blending standard, have the potential to drive down the costs of renewable hydrogen, making it a valuable tool to help decarbonize California."
"On behalf of my council colleagues and myself, I would like to congratulate SoCalGas on this momentous achievement," added Downey Mayor Blanca Pacheco. "The use of green hydrogen could greatly reduce carbon emissions and help in our fight against climate change. By building on the benefits of using hydrogen generated by renewable energy, our city can continue to be at the forefront of technology and environmental sustainability."
SoCalGas is at the forefront of sustainability having announced its aim to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. It is the first large natural gas utility in the United States to do so.
SoCalGas has been at the forefront of clean energy innovation and is aggressively working to develop a suite of tools to help with those decarbonization efforts, particularly in hard-to-electrify sectors: hydrogen, hydrogen blending, renewable natural gas and carbon management, to name some of the clean energy tools being developed and employed as part of its overall clean energy strategy.
That strategy is already in full motion. Earlier this month, SoCalGas partnered with UCI on a proposal to demonstrate how hydrogen can be safely blended into existing natural gas infrastructure on the university's campus and take California a step closer to establishing a statewide injection standard for renewable hydrogen. Additionally, in February, the company proposed developing the Angeles Link, a dedicated green hydrogen energy infrastructure system for delivering clean reliable energy to the Los Angeles Basin to serve hard to electrify sectors of the economy like electric generation, heavy-duty transportation, and heavy industry and manufacturing.
SoCalGas research has shown that with clean fuels like renewable natural gas and hydrogen, coupled with carbon management, California can reach 100% net zero goals more affordably, more equitably and with less risk of power disruptions, customer conversion barriers, and technological limitations.
For more information on the [H2] Innovation Experience, click here.
About SoCalGas
Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million consumers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines will continue to play a key role in California's clean energy transition—providing electric grid reliability and supporting wind and solar energy deployment.
SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. In support of that mission, SoCalGas aspires to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply to core customers with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), an energy infrastructure company based in San Diego.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and with infrastructure funding packages further addressed in both the U.S. House and Senate in 2022, counties, cities, and towns will see an unprecedented amount of federal funding reach their local communities in the coming years. Smart Cities Connect, the preeminent convener of municipal decision-makers in North America announced Wednesday that its fall Conference and Expo, held in Washington, D.C., from September 26-29, will focus heavily on discussing how the use of those funds can create a more resilient, more equitable future for residents.
"Besides the objective to modernize America's roads and bridges, the passage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act also addresses the access gap and the adoption gap underlying the digital divide," said Don Jacobson, IT Business Partner for Innovation – Las Vegas, NV. "Expanding broadband, subsidizing broadband subscriptions, and providing training will combine to ensure all Americans have the technology and the skills to leverage that technology to actively participate in our digital economy."
From high-speed internet to public transit, from the power grid to bridges and roads, funding will touch virtually every aspect of American infrastructure. Moving those advancements forward are city decision-makers and local leadership, 300 of which will gather at Smart Cities Connect Conference, along with innovators, corporations, federal agencies, and more. With access to funding – the dominant challenge preceding passage of the Infrastructure Law – now taking a backseat, cities can and are exploring how infrastructure investments have the potential to be more than pothole fillers.
"The hundreds of participating cities represent the nation's largest gathering of key leaders implementing billions in infrastructure funds to build the backbone of daily life in America. Our cities can do so much more than we dreamed with the innovation now available to us. It can transform our communities with meaningful data points, build equity and trust, and empower cities to use resources for the betterment of all residents," said Matthew Laudon, Vice President – TechConnect Division, ATI. "We're proud uniters of the largest gathering of municipal decision makers in the nation each year, and we remain committed to a city-first agenda that dives into the issues that matter most to them. In 2022, infrastructure takes center stage."
For more information or to attend the event this fall, visit: https://fall.smartcitiesconnect.org/index.html.
Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers the most comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. It delivers premium networking and educational opportunities with a keen focus on city leaders and their priorities. Working closely with the technology community, Smart Cities Connect brings together the largest collection of intelligent systems providers for energy, infrastructure, networks, data management, urban mobility, resident engagement and governance solutions. Smart Cities Connect is powered by TechConnect, a division of Advanced Technology International. www.smartcitiesconnect.com
With 25+ years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities, TechConnect boasts the most robust research and innovation network in the world. It employs a broad scope of tools to deliver top technologies, including open innovation programs, conferences, and open-access publications. Each year, TechConnect prospects, vets, and connects thousands of emerging technologies with corporate, investment, municipal, and national defense clients. TechConnect is a division of Advanced Technology International. techconnect.org
ATI, a public-service nonprofit based in Summerville, S.C., builds and manages collaborations that conduct research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Fueled by a community of experts from industry, academia, and government, ATI accelerates impact by using the power of collaboration to help the federal government quickly acquire novel technologies. ATI is a subsidiary of Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER), a public-service research institute organized as a nonprofit corporation, which is dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future. ATI.org
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Here’s everything the BestReviews staff bought during Prime Day 2022
Before and during the two-day extravaganza, our staff combed through thousands of products to find the deepest discounts. Our team of testers and editors routinely research the best and worst products every day of the year and share their honest opinions. Needless to say, our staff knows the value of products and what constitutes a great deal.
With some of the lowest prices of the year just a click away, it’s only natural to take advantage of everything Prime Day has to offer. From Amazon Fire tablets to air purifiers, here’s everything our staff bought during Prime Day 2022.
Products our staff bought during Prime Day
Home goods
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier For Home Allergies
With a pre-filter, high-efficiency activated carbon filter and H13 True HEPA filter, this purifier captures up to 99.97 percent of airborne particles. The Core 300 noticeably reduces the amount of dust and pet dander and cleans spaces up to 219 square feet in just 12 minutes.
Sold by Amazon
Philips Hue White And Color Ambiance A19 LED Smart Bulb
Style your home or set the mood during your next party with just the touch of a button or with your voice assistant. These smart bulbs have a lifetime of 25,000 hours or 25 years to save money and trips to the store.
Sold by Amazon
Vornado 530 Compact Whole Room Air Circulator Fan
Unlike an ordinary fan, the Vornado provides whole room circulation to keep everyone comfortable. The brand claims you can turn the thermostat up by five degrees while using the fan, which saves energy.
Sold by Amazon
Customize any home with this 32.8-foot smart light strip featuring 16 million colors and animated lighting effects. Plus, you can dim the lights, set a timer and change colors without getting up using the Kasa app or with Alexa or Google Assistant.
Sold by Amazon
Kitchen
Igloo Premium Self-Cleaning Countertop Ice Maker
Since it’s compact, this portable ice maker is easy to transport and doesn’t take up too much space on your countertop. However, it’s still powerful enough to produce 26 pounds of ice cubes in a day or a single batch of ice in just seven minutes.
Sold by Amazon
Vitamix E310 Professional-Grade Explorian Blender
From smooth purees to chunky salsa, ten variable speeds offer consistency and ultimate control over the texture. As a bonus, this blender self-cleans in under a minute using only a drop of dish soap and warm water.
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Bentgo Kids Leak-Proof 5-Compartment Lunch Box
Whether you’re preparing lunches for school or home, this bento-style lunch box features five compartments of unique shapes and sizes to hold a variety of foods. It also has a leak-proof design and comes with a dishwasher-safe tray.
Sold by Amazon
Apparel
Mocoly Women’s Cargo Hiking Pants
These pants have it all, including UPF 50+ protection, zippered pockets, elastic drawstring waistband and bottom cuffs with cord lock. Plus, the material is water resistant and moisture-wicking to keep you cool.
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Levi’s Men’s 513 Slim Straight Jean
After 140 years, it’s apparent that Levi’s never go out of style. These slim straight jeans sit slightly below the waist. You get a slim fit throughout the seat and thigh with a straight fit on the leg.
Sold by Amazon
Tech
With 50 percent more RAM than the previous generation, this tablet is faster and more responsive. The battery lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge and is also 10 percent brighter than past models.
Sold by Amazon
Garmin Instinct Solar Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch
This durable smartwatch is ideal for all rugged activities, from hiking to surfing to strength training. It features solar charging to extend the battery life, a GPS, a 3-axis compass and wrist-based heart rate to keep tabs on how hard your heart is working, even underwater.
Sold by Amazon
Its sleek design seamlessly blends into any decor while delivering full sound throughout the house. From turning on lights to setting alarms to playing music, the Echo Dot conveniently assists in any home task with just your voice. It’s also built with multiple layers of privacy controls.
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Specially designed for kids, this tablet features parental controls, a durable case and a year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which provides age-appropriate games, videos and apps. Using the parent dashboard, adults can filter content, set educational goals, set timers and give access to apps.
Sold by Amazon
Outdoor
Intex Explorer K2 Yellow 2-Person Inflatable Kayak
This inflatable kayak is durable enough to handle any adventure alone or with a friend. It comes with two aluminum oars, an air pump and two adjustable, inflatable seats with backrests.
Sold by Amazon
Precision Pro NX9 Slope Golf Rangefinder
Take your golf game to the next level with this rangefinder that can locate precise distances within one yard. Plus, the built-in magnet ensures it stays put on your golf cart, while the shockproof design enhances durability and strength.
Sold by Amazon
Ecoopro Warm Weather Sleeping Bag
Since it’s waterproof and weatherproof, this sleeping bag is perfect for your next camping trip or adventure. It features a durable zipper, keeps the temperature between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit and completely unfolds to use as a quilt.
Sold by Amazon
Beauty and skincare
Everything in this set is designed to visibility hydrate, brighten and smooth the skin, including Biossance’s best-selling Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil, Squalane + Omega Repair Cream, Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum, Probiotic Gel Moisturizer and Marine Algae Eye Cream.
Sold by Amazon
L’Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Flash Cat Eye Liquid Eyeliner
The perfect cat eye or wing liner is made simple with this liquid eyeliner. It’s waterproof and has a brush tip that offers smudge-free application every time. Plus, it comes with a wing stencil for convenient application.
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Kenra Platinum Texturizing Taffy 13
This texturizing taffy offers flexible styling and creates an ideal texture. Whether you have a short or long style, this creme gives superior control with a medium hold.
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RAMPAL, Bangladesh (AP) — Fish, rice, mangrove trees and the lush delta wetlands where the massive Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal.
It’s not luxury. But for the farmers and fishermen who live by the world’s largest mangrove forest, it’s more than enough. Now, the environment is at risk.
A power plant will start burning coal near the Sundarbans this year as part of Bangladesh’s plan to meet its energy needs and improve living standards, officials say. Home to 168 million people, Bangladesh is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Once the power plant begins functioning at its full capacity, it will generate 1,320 megawatts of power, as much as Bangladesh’s largest coal power plant generates now.
The developing world needs its people to live better. But fossil fuel-powered economic growth can create environmental problems and make lives worse.
Popularly called the Rampal coal power plant, the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project will burn some 4.7 million tons of coal annually, emitting about 15 million tons of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases. Plus, some 12,000 tons of coal will be shipped by boat through the Sundarbans each day, prompting fears of water pollution.
Low-lying Bangladesh is already hit by tropical cyclones and rising seas and millions are at risk of being displaced by flooding and other extreme weather. Just two weeks ago, 24 people died, 20,000 people were marooned, 10,000 people lost their homes and 15,000 acres of crops were destroyed by the tropical cyclone Sitrang.
“If it turns out bad, we will have to sell our properties and migrate,” farmer Luftar Rahman said.
Top scientists say there can be no new fossil fuel projects if the world is going to limit warming to the 1.5 degree Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) temperature goal set in the Paris Agreement. Even though it is among the lowest-emitting nations in the world, Bangladesh has pledged to reduce its overall emissions by 22% by 2030. The building of this coal spewing power plant is likely to hinder the nation’s efforts to reduce its emissions.
But in October, around 80% of the country suffered a blackout for seven hours as a result of the country’s power grid collapsing. Such blackouts and long power cuts, sometimes for as long as 10 hours a day, affect businesses including the garment industry, which accounts for 80% of exports. Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter, after China.
“We are desperately waiting to start generating power at Rampal. This plant will definitely help ease our energy woes,”said Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, an energy advisor to the Bangladesh Prime Minister.
Bangladesh wants poor nations to receive funds to help adapt to the devastating effects of a warmer world. Until May of this year, Bangladesh was the chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, a partnership of countries highly vulnerable to warming. With much of its land at or just below sea level, the country has already suffered heavy flooding and erratic rainfall. A World Bank report estimated that Bangladesh could suffer $570 million in damage annually from climate change-related extreme weather events.
In June, Bangladesh stopped running diesel power plants because of rising fuel prices. Bangladesh has two active coal-powered plants, and some experts say another isn’t needed.
“We need to be investing in power transmission and distribution systems. That would be much more beneficial for the country at this moment,” said Khondaker Golam Moazzem of the Dhaka-based economic think-tank Centre for Policy Dialogue
The country also has cleaner resources at home.
“Bangladesh has huge potential for natural gas. Onshore and offshore exploration and production of gas resources can be a better option compared to coal,” said Dhaka-based economist and environmental activist Anu Mohammad.
And renewable energy already powers millions of Bangladeshi homes.
“Bangladesh has actually got one of the fastest growing solar home systems,” said Saleemul Huq, director of the Dhaka-based International Centre for Climate Change and Development. “Another option is offshore wind power. With the latest technologies available, it is conceivable that wind power generated in the Bay of Bengal can provide for the needs of not only Bangladesh but also for regions in neighbouring India as well as Myanmar.”
The Rampal coal mine will be funded by the governments of Bangladesh and India. The Sundarbans was chosen because of available water and navigation facilities, officials said. The coal for the power plant will come from India as well.
The Sundarbans, “beautiful forest” in Bengali, evolved over millennia out of the Indian subcontinent’s mighty rivers. The Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna dump rich sediments that they collect over thousands of miles from the Himalayas to the Indian ocean.
“The mangrove forests are a natural barrier to the ill effects of climate change and if they are affected, then the 10 million people who live in this coastal delta region will also suffer,” Mohammad, the Dhaka-based economist and environmental activist, said. “There are many alternatives to power generation. But there is no alternative to the Sundarbans.”
Mangrove forests are more effective than terrestrial forests at sucking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
“During my grandfather’s time, all the rice we needed was harvested from our land. There was enough rice and fish for everyone,” said 60-year-old Abul Kalam, who has lived his entire life in the Sundarbans. “If this power plant comes up, there will be no fish in our region. How can we grow crops when they dump toxic wastewater here?”
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Climate data journalist Camille Fassett in Seattle contributed to this report.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect My Region (RMR), a Seattle-based award-winning, media, music, cannabis, and technology company, is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with 23 cannabis retailers and 30 media sites, public relations groups, and influencers across North America.
"Each year we aim to work with strategic partners who are active in their local community," said Mitch Pfeifer, Founder and CEO of Respect My Region. "This year, RMR reached out to more than 100 different entities and so far we've established partnerships with 53 various groups. They will all contribute expert local market insight to our platform and provide a true snapshot of what legal cannabis looks like across the map."
"We really try to go above and beyond when it comes to deliverables with our partners," said Joey Brabo, Chief Operations Officer and Co-Owner of Respect My Region. "They all receive a podcast episode, featured article, marketing asset inclusion, plus social media promotions about their brand, cannabis culture, and products in their area."
Retail Partnerships For The 2022 North American Weed Tour:
420 Kingdom Delivery (Bakersfield, CA)
Cape Cod Cannabis (Cape Cod, MA)
Canopy Club (Santa Barbara, CA)
Dockside Cannabis (Seattle, WA)
High West Cannabis (Denver, CO)
ILLA Canna (West Los Angeles, CA)
Jungle Boyz (DTLA, Orange County, San Diego, CA)
Kansas City Cannabis Co. (Kansas City, MO)
LB Collective (Long Beach, CA)
Litco (Downtown Los Angeles, CA)
Market Run Delivery (Santa Ana, CA)
Megan's Organic Market (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Mother Nature's Remedy (Woodland Hills, CA)
Originals (South Central Los Angeles, CA)
Tree Factory (Port Hueneme, CA)
Trippy Hippie (Bellingham, WA)
West Coast Cannabis Club (Palm Desert, CA)
The North American Weed Tour began July 10th and ends on December 15th, 2022.
For more information, visit RespectMyRegion.com/NorthAmericanWeedTour.
10Buds, 40 Tons, 420 Jurist, Adam ILL, AZ Cannabis News, Beard Bros Pharms, Betty Krocker Bakes, BudsFeed, Cannabiscapes, CannabisTalk 101, Cannabis and Movies Club, Elana Cohen Public Relations, Emerald Market, Ganjapreneur, G4 Live, Heady NJ, Honeysuckle Magazine, Illinois News Joint, Inner.Chii, Mistah Cannabis, Natura, Neon Joint, Petalfast, Pre-Packs, Pot Brothers at Law, PufCreativ, Skunk Magazine, The Bluntness, The Cannabis Library, The Cannigma, and The Weed Blog.
About Respect My Region: Since 2011, Respect My Region has provided a community-centric platform that connects real people to local culture. RMR is currently servicing music and cannabis markets in the United States and Canada. The brand offers custom content creation, marketing and management services, targeted advertising, influencer campaigns, event promotion, content distribution, and PR services.
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Boston-Based Consulting Firm Recognized for its Executive Leadership
BOSTON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Strategies, a leading Boston-based public affairs consulting firm, has been named the 2022 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year in the category of CEO Leadership. The Chamber's Small Business Awards recognize and celebrate the vital contributions and economic impact of Boston's small businesses. This award follows Benchmark's recognition as one of the Boston Business Journal's "Fast 50" which recognized the fastest 50 growing private companies in Massachusetts.
"We're grateful to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and proud of our incredible Benchmark team whose hard work and dedication made this possible," said Patrick Bench, President and Founder of Benchmark Strategies. "This award is a wonderful recognition of the resiliency and innovation of small businesses across the Commonwealth, and we are honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding nominees."
Benchmark Strategies, founded by Patrick Bench in 2014, specializes in providing proactive public affairs, media relations, and economic development services to a broad and diverse range of local, national and international clients. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Benchmark Strategies has been able to successfully pivot and grow--doubling its staff, tripling its client base, and expanding its public relations services to Rhode Island during the two years of the pandemic.
Benchmark Strategies' leadership team, led by President Patrick Bench, maintains a deep commitment to employee wellbeing and prioritizes employee support both in and outside of the workplace. This employee program includes prioritizing leadership and professional development opportunities and extending PTO days for mental health and recharge. Benchmark Strategies recently announced a $60,000 minimum salary for all employees, ensuring that every employee is relieved of any economic pressures that they may be facing.
Benchmark Strategies has been a proud member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for many years. The team attends many of the forums and events hosted by the Chamber, including the Chamber's Annual Meeting and participates in the Chamber's Boston Future Leader's Program.
Benchmark Strategies congratulates all the other 2022 Small Business of the Year winners: Nitsch Engineering (Diversity & Inclusion), City Point Partners (Cultural Excellence), John Leonard (Community Impact), Green Energy Mechanical Inc. (Innovation & Growth) and Alcove (Small Business Champion).
Contact:
Shelly Andrews
SAndrews@benchmark-strategies.com
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Clive Barker lifted the hopes of a nation still damaged by apartheid when he brought a team of Black and white players together to win the 1996 African Cup of Nations title, South Africa’s minister of sport said Monday in a tribute to the former national soccer team coach who died this weekend.
Barker, South Africa’s first post-apartheid coach, died Saturday at the age of 78 after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, his family said in a statement.
Minister of Sport Zizi Kodwa, South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan and Neil Tovey, the captain of the 1996 team, were part of a delegation that visited Barker’s family home in the eastern city of Durban to pay their respects.
Kodwa also said that it was his hope that Barker would be granted an official funeral, either by the national or provincial government.
“It’s one person who must be celebrated,” Kodwa said, recalling how Barker took a little-known and inexperienced South Africa team to the African title two years after the end of apartheid. “It was just at the dawn of our democracy. The hopes of our people were lifted high in ’95 and ’96.”
Barker was appointed South Africa coach about two months before Nelson Mandela was elected president in South Africa’s first all-race elections in 1994, which marked the official end of apartheid.
And while South Africa’s rugby team also provided an inspirational moment for the newly-democratic country by winning the 1995 Rugby World Cup, that Springboks rugby team was all-white for most of that tournament.
Barker’s South Africa soccer team captured the nation’s multiracial makeup much better, with white players like Tovey, Mark Fish and Eric Tinkler combining with Black stars Lucas Radebe, Doctor Khumalo, John Moshoeu and Phil Masinga.
“He had a team that truly reflected South Africa’s diversity,” Kodwa said.
South Africa’s 2-0 win over Tunisia in the 1996 African Cup final, a game attended by Mandela wearing a Bafana Bafana team shirt, brought South Africa its first and still only Cup of Nations title.
Barker was a promising player himself, only for his career to be cut short by injury.
Coaching was not an automatic career choice for him, though. He said in an interview on the FIFA website in 1997 that he fell into coaching after he struggled to make ends meet after his playing career ended with a serious knee injury.
“I worked during the day and drove taxis at night and I thought to myself, there has got to be something that is a little easier and less demanding than working day and night,” Barker said. “So I decided the only other thing that I had some talent at — besides singing — was to become a football coach. So I started out with that in 1974.”
It was the right choice. Barker had a 42-year coaching career in South Africa, starting in the days of apartheid and leading him to break the regime’s racist laws by traveling for games to Black townships where whites weren’t meant to go.
Barker’s history of disregarding those apartheid laws endeared him to the majority of South Africans.
“Your Father was a Godsend,” Irvin Khoza, South Africa’s Premier Soccer League chairman, said in a condolence message to Barker’s son Gavin.
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In 1954, the man who led the project that created the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II had his security clearance revoked by the Atomic Energy Commission after being accused of having communist sympathies.
Almost 70 years later, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that the AEC's decision to revoke Robert Oppenheimer's clearance was made through a "flawed process that violated the commission’s own regulations."
"As time has passed, more evidence has come to light of the bias and unfairness of the process that Dr. Oppenheimer was subjected to while the evidence of his loyalty and love of country have only been further affirmed," Granholm said in a news release.
During the 1950s anti-communist hysteria, the AEC conducted a hearing and investigated Oppenheimer for his "left-leaning personal associations and on his resistance to developing the hydrogen bomb," according to the Energy Department's Office of Scientific and Technical Information website.
In a written statement, Granholm said the AEC's decision to strip him of his clearance wasn't because he revealed or mishandled classified information or that he wasn't loyal to his country but because the AEC concluded that his character had “fundamental defects.”
In 1959, an AEC lawyer conducted an internal review and found that “the system failed," and a “substantial injustice was done to a loyal American," according to the secretary's order.
Granholm added that the agency's decision to reverse what happened is because "the Department of Energy has been entrusted with the responsibility to correct the historical record and honor Dr. Oppenheimer’s profound contributions to our national defense and the scientific enterprise at large."
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "This idea was created for cooking indoors as well as for outdoor activities such as picnics and parties. We wanted to provide a convenient way for people to enjoy indoor/outdoor cooking in a unique way," said one of two inventors, from Montgomery, Ala. "The MINI KITCHEN/ 3 IN 1 & 2 IN 1 eliminates the traditional hassles associated with outdoor and indoor cooking."
The patent-pending invention provides an all-in-one cooking and refrigerating unit for outdoor/indoor use. In doing so, it enables the user to cook, heat and refrigerate foods and drinks. It also offers a convenient way to enjoy wireless music and it can be utilized in backyard settings, during various outdoor activities or indoors for smoke-free cooking. The invention features a versatile and portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, campers, picnickers, tailgaters, travelers, college students, truck drivers, office workers, senior citizens, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BRK-4149, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Spaces in the home can grow stagnant over time, which is why it’s important to regularly refresh rooms with a new look and feel. These changes, though, don’t have to involve intensive renovations or a lofty budget. When it comes to the bathroom, new accessories, fabrics and colors can revitalize the space without costing too much.
Amazon Basics, Amazon’s budget-friendly private label, offers a variety of ways to help reinvigorate your bathroom without spending a fortune.
In this article: Amazon Basics 6-Piece Towel Set, Amazon Basics Banded Bath Mat and Amazon Basics Fabric Shower Curtain.
Best Amazon Basics bathroom products
Amazon Basics Clear Vinyl Shower Curtain Liner
Shower liners should be replaced about every six months, and a new one is a terrific, inexpensive way to keep your bathroom feeling fresh and clean. While you may only see it from the inside of the shower, this liner with rust-proof grommets should be the start of the plan to refresh your bathroom.
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Amazon Basics Fabric Shower Curtain
Once you’ve got a new liner, pair it with a fabric shower curtain to create a focal point for your bathroom. This striped shower curtain is subtle yet refined, offering a hint of color without being overwhelming. The white bands help make a smaller bathroom feel bigger.
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Amazon Basics Cotton Washcloths
Linens offer a pop of color and plenty of texture; depending on your bathroom’s layout, they may be regularly seen. These washcloths come in a variety of colors, including a soothing lavender shade. They are made from 100% cotton.
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Amazon Basics Body Weight Scale
While a scale provides a practical function, it shouldn’t necessarily attract a lot of attention. This simple scale is thin and minimalist. It is easy to store, but also blends in if left out in view. It offers and easy-to-read, backlit display with large numbers.
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Amazon Basics 6-Piece Towel Set
Hand towels serve a purpose while enhancing the bathroom’s aesthetic with their colors and design. They are made from 100% cotton. This six-piece towel set that includes washcloths, hand towels and bath towels, comes in various fade-resistant colors and is ideal for a one- or two-person household.
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Every bathroom needs a bath mat to collect water when people are getting out of the tub or shower, as well as to prevent slipping on wet tile. This cotton mat is comfortable and absorbent. It comes in a range of colors to set your bathroom’s tone and look, and it can either match or complement your hand towels. It measures 21 by 31 inches and is machine-washable.
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Amazon Basics Free-Standing Toilet Paper Holder
It’s important to keep plenty of toilet paper close at hand in any bathroom. This sleek, modern toilet paper holder elevates your space with its simplicity and elegance. It holds a single roll for use, as well as four rolls for access as needed. Its weighted base keeps it stable.
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Simple and practical, this T-shaped hand towel stand comes finished in nickel, bronze or black. While it’s designed for towels, the versatile shape can also be used to hold jewelry or small accessories, whether in the bathroom or bedroom.
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Amazon Basics Bathroom Hardware Set
Instead of installing a new vanity, invest in this budget-friendly hardware set to change the room’s simplest fixtures. It includes a bath towel bar, hanging towel ring and toilet roll holder coated in bronze, chrome or nickel. Larger sets are also available for those with bigger bathrooms.
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Amazon Basics Tension Curtain Rod
Another subtle way to invigorate the bathroom is with a new curtain rod. This tension rod fits into most spaces and is easy to adjust. It’s offered with a chrome, nickel, bronze or black finish to match your decor. It adjusts from 24 to 36 inches.
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Amazon Basics 3-Piece Ceramic Bathroom Set
This set provides bathroom countertop essentials at a great value with a soap dispenser, soap dish and toothbrush stand included. The dispenser pump resists leaking and breaking. The ceramic construction provides durability, and you can choose from black, white or gold to suit the rest of your bathroom decor.
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You can always use a second mirror for checking the back of your hairstyle, among other things. If you have enough space in your bathroom, you may consider investing in a small vanity mirror. Just under 7 inches in diameter, this mirror offers both one and five times magnification. It also has a non-slip base to keep it steady.
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Worth checking out
- This high-quality cotton bath towel set comes in 10 colors, such as green, blue, blush and pink. It includes two of each: bath towels, hand towels and washcloths.
- A modern towel ring will instantly update your bathroom. This one is available in two finishes: oil-rubbed bronze and satin nickel.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, today announced the official introduction of Karen Nelson as its new Vice President of Inclusion and Community Impact.
At the forefront of Herzing's mission is the role it plays in serving its students and enriching the communities across its 10 ground campuses as well as nationally through online learning. Following a nationwide recruitment search, Herzing selected Nelson for her 25+ years of experience in managing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in private sector, nonprofit and municipal organizations.
"The decision to continue to commit to and expand on our University-wide effort to lead on equity, diversity and inclusion will further address the crucial need we are hearing from our hospital and healthcare facility partners to hire from a diverse and representative talent pool," said Renee Herzing, President of Herzing University. "Karen Nelson's strong background in the area of diversity and her experience across the healthcare industry will greatly benefit the University's ability to connect with local employers, community advocates and future nursing professionals. We are excited and proud to have her join our leadership team as we work to support communities of all backgrounds."
Most recently, Nelson served as the EDI Director for Rogers Behavioral Health and was the Diversity & Inclusion Leader in the Office of the Mayor for the City of Appleton, WI. Nelson also has created NelStar Leadership & Diversity Consulting and expanded on her EDI-focused efforts through roles that include being the first corporate diversity manager for Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., and as the first African American manager of cultural diversity for General Electric Medical Systems.
"I am incredibly honored to have this opportunity to serve Herzing University, its student population and the diverse communities across th
country who will benefit from having access to this school's broad and inclusive pool of talent," said Nelson. "I want to thank
and the University's leadership team for their trust in me and look forward to moving quickly and effectively to build the programs and relationships that will ensure the momentum built around EDI remains a priority part of what the Herzing University emblem represents."
Nelson received her Executive Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Nelson started her new executive role with Herzing University on Monday, July 18. She follows Terri Howard who served as the Assistant Vice-President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. More information can be found on her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/karenatnelstar/.
Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 10 campuses across seven states and an online division. Founded in Milwaukee in 1965, more than 40,000 students have graduated from the University's career-focused and flexible master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. Fields of study span nursing, healthcare, technology, business and public safety. From 2013 through 2022, U.S. News & World Report has continually recognized Herzing University as having some of the best online programs nationally. In June 2022, Herzing introduced a first-of-its-kind Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program beginning enrollment for Fall 2022. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More information about Herzing University is available at www.herzing.edu.
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TORONTO (AP) _ The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $5.01 billion.
The Toronto-based bank said it had earnings of $2.72 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.64 per share.
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(NerdWallet) – The “will he, won’t he” summer of student debt cancellation is upon us.
The “he” is, of course, President Joe Biden.
Some 43 million borrowers are hanging onto hope that Biden will take executive action to relieve at least some of their collective $1.7 trillion debt.
Rumors fly on social media. The Department of Education says it will be ready whenever a cancellation happens. And the White House has been leaking potential details to the press.
“It comes up all day, every day from borrowers,” says Betsy Mayotte, president and founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit. “They’re getting frustrated about the messaging.”
So what is Biden waiting for?
What’s happened so far
President Biden campaigned on the promise of student debt relief, but his commitment to delivering it wavered once he took office.
Biden at first asked Congress to send him student debt relief legislation — rather than acting on his own — despite the unlikelihood of such a proposal passing with a slim Democratic majority. But, in doing so, he raised questions concerning his legal authority to take executive action to cancel the debt. In addition, he said he would not support canceling debt for borrowers with an Ivy League education.
It seemed as if debt cancellation might remain a pipe dream of borrowers and activists.
But in recent months, Biden’s prior public resistance to canceling student debt through executive order has softened. Most hints from the White House lately have been about the timing and logistics rather than the legal mechanism.
So, will he? Most observers say yes. The real questions now are when, how much, and how many will benefit?
When?
Signs show borrowers could see a cancellation announcement as early as this summer.
Persis Yu, policy director and managing counsel at Student Borrower Protection Center, a nonprofit advocacy organization, says she thinks an announcement is likely before the federal payment pause ends after Aug. 31.
“We need to see some action before that happens so that we don’t have borrowers making payments on loans they don’t owe anymore,” says Yu. “Hopefully the White House is taking the time to make sure they’re getting it right.”
The White House is clearly in no hurry.
On April 28, Biden told reporters he would have an answer on student debt cancellation “in a couple of weeks.” On May 3, Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, said Biden was considering tying relief to a borrower’s income level. It seemed an announcement was imminent.
Then nothing happened.
The Washington Post reported on May 27 that Biden had hoped to announce cancellation during the University of Delaware commencement the following day but opted not to in light of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, earlier that week.
By June 6, a White House leak to The Wall Street Journal pushed expectations to July or August. That would put an announcement closer to the anticipated restart of federal student loans on Sept. 1.
How much?
While campaigning in 2020, Biden promised to forgive $10,000 in federal student loans. Once he became president, the $10,000 number stuck, despite calls from some Democratic lawmakers to cancel $50,000. Biden has consistently rebuffed this higher figure throughout his presidency.
Recent White House leaks to the press suggest that $10,000 is the figure borrowers can expect.
How many will benefit?
The cancellation of $10,000 would likely wipe the slate clean for a potential 15.2 million borrowers, federal data shows. For 30.5 million others, $10,000 in cancellation would put them closer to repaying their debt, so long as interest doesn’t accumulate faster than they can repay.
The White House told The Washington Post in a May 27 article that it was debating limiting cancellation to borrowers who earned less than $150,000 in the prior year or less than $300,000 for borrowers who filed jointly.
Income limits complicate cancellation. Borrowers would have to consent to the Internal Revenue Service sharing their income information with the Department of Education. Otherwise, the Education Department won’t have access to it. This barrier to entry means borrowers could miss out on cancellation even if they’re eligible.
“I get why they are talking about means testing for it because it takes some of the political arguments off the table,” says Mayotte. “But it means borrowers will have to take some kind of action.”
What’s standing in the way?
Several moving parts could influence Biden’s decision to cancel debt (or not):
- The federal student loan payment pause is set to end on Aug. 31; economists say many borrowers aren’t prepared and another extension is possible, even likely.
- Midterm elections in November — and the calculus around political pushback.
- Aggressively rising inflation, which recently spurred the Federal Reserve to announce the highest interest rate hike in decades.
- Potential legal challenges to any cancellation. But it’s hard to tell whether that could impact delivery to borrowers. Yu, an attorney, says she is confident Biden has the legal authority to cancel the debt.
- Whether the Education Department and student loan servicers have the resources to take on a cancellation application process.
Biden has already forgiven some debt
It’s worth noting that the Biden administration has already canceled more student loan debt than any other presidential administration through targeted forgiveness programs: Roughly 1.3 million borrowers have already received around $25 billion in debt cancellation.
That includes:
- $6.8 billion for more than 113,000 public servants through a limited waiver for Public Service Loan Forgiveness that expires Oct. 31.
- $8.5 billion for more than 400,000 borrowers with a total and permanent disability.
- $7.9 billion for 690,000 borrowers whose institutions defrauded them or closed before they could get their degrees.
What borrowers can do while they wait
Unless you have $10,000 or less in student loan debt, you still have to consider what you’ll do when payments restart. Use the time while you wait to make a plan, which means contacting your servicer now to find out about repayment options. It’s unlikely that cancellation will change the amount you will pay each month.
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The exciting breakfast experience will turn your milk a vibrant green right before your eyes
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nineties kids rejoice! Breakfast is getting a nostalgic makeover with Kellogg's® latest collab, adding a splash of Nickelodeon's iconic green Slime to cereal bowls with all-new Kellogg's® Apple Jacks® Slime cereal.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Slime cereal features sweetened, toasted orange and green loops that evoke notes of delicious green apple flavor. But what makes this Slime-tastic new cereal even more fun are the green flecks that — once milk is added — turn the milk a vibrant shade of Nickelodeon Slime green right before your eyes.
"Both known for our bright orange and green colors, Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Nickelodeon Slime are a perfect pairing," said Sadie Garcia, Director of Brand Marketing at Kellogg All Family Cereal. "Now families can discover all the fun of Slime at the breakfast table with a delicious new cereal that changes the color of the milk while you eat."
"Kids and adults alike will recognize the fun and spontaneity of Nickelodeon Slime from many of their favorite Nick shows," said Priya Mukhedkar, Senior Vice President, Toys and Packaged Goods, Paramount Consumer Products. "We are excited to bring our iconic green Slime to fans in a whole new way with Kellogg's Apple Jacks Slime."
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Slime will be available at retailers nationwide for a limited time starting in July for a suggested retail price of $4.49 for an 8.2-ounce box. For more information, follow Kellogg on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter, and follow Nickelodeon on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products' portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and Showtime. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world's most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, Paramount Consumer Products oversees the online direct-to-consumer business for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and MTV.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, which has close ties to Moscow and hosts Russian troops, claimed Thursday it has thwarted an assassination attempt on its president allegedly organized by Ukraine's national security service.
Transnistria's state security ministry said an unspecified number of people had been arrested in connection with an attempted attack on the region's president, Vadim Krasnoselsky, and other officials.
Prosecutor Anatoly Guretsky said the suspects planned to detonate an explosives-packed automobile near the presidential cortege as it traveled through the capital, Tiraspol.
It said Ukraine's SBU security service ordered the assassination attempt, but did not provide evidence.
The SBU rejected the allegation, saying it “should be considered exclusively as a provocation orchestrated by the Kremlin.”
A separatist war broke out in 1990 in Transnistria — a strip of land with about 470,000 residents that borders Ukraine. As part of a cease-fire in 1992, a contingent of Russian troops remains there as nominal peacekeepers.
Since Russia sent troops into Ukraine more than a year ago, concerns have been high that Moscow would try to take control of Transnistria.
But Russia's Defense Ministry has claimed in recent weeks that Ukraine has designs on Transnistria, either through mounting a “false-flag” attack that could be blamed on Russia or by sending in its own troops.
Moldova's pro-Western government said it was following developments but could not confirm the attempted assassination claim.
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LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Graham Potter says he and his family have received death threats in the wake of the team’s poor form.
Potter said Friday he had been targeted by an anonymous email account.
Potter, who has said previously that he believes he has the hardest job in football, spoke of the toll that recent months have taken on him personally, and bullishly rejected accusations that a calm demeanor in the face of adversity means he does not care about the club.
“People have a perception I don’t care — what’s that based on? How do you know?” he told a news conference ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League match at Tottenham on Sunday. “You could ask my family how life has been for me and for them.
“It’s been not pleasant at all. I understand supporters go home and they’re annoyed because the team aren’t winning. But I assure you, my life for the last three or four months has been fairly average.
“I’ve had some not particularly nice emails come through, that want me to die and want my kids to die. That’s obviously not pleasant to receive. If you’ve been asked for four months if you’re under pressure because (the media) need to sell stuff – what do you expect, in the end?”
Chelsea has won just two of its last 14 games despite huge spending sprees in the last two transfer windows. The team is in 10th place in the 20-team Premier League.
Potter was hired in September to succeed the fired Thomas Tuchel.
While Potter acknowledged that only wins will turn the tide of opinion, he was determined not to buckle under the weight of abuse.
“Life is tough for lots of people,” he said. “No one really wants to care about Premier League managers. Sometimes life isn’t fair. It’s not like I’m complaining about it. You ask me is it hard, I say yes it is hard. You suffer. You get upset. When you’re in private, you show real emotion with your family.
“There’s a point to be considered, but the world is tough. We’re going through an energy crisis, a cost of living crisis. People are striking every other week. No one wants to hear about the poor old Premier League manager.”
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"Bubble Buzz" Brings the Classic Bubble Shooter Arcade Game to the Hands of Mobile Gamers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AviaGames, creator of the award-winning "Bingo Tour" app and Pocket7Games social competition platform, today announced its newest mobile game, "Bubble Buzz" – a fun and relaxing twist on the classic bubble bashing game. The new "Bubble Buzz" title will put players' quick movements to the test along with their bubble popping skills while offering chances to win real cash.
"Bringing a 90s classic and fan-favorite to a wider range of mobile gamers, we are excited to add 'Bubble Buzz' to the ever-growing AviaGames portfolio," said Vickie Chen, CEO and founder, AviaGames. "As we remain hyper-focused on delivering fresh new game titles that challenge users' skills while providing fun, social entertainment, the addition of 'Bubble Buzz' offers another outlet for gamers at all levels."
A game of focus and bubble elimination, "Bubble Buzz" stays true to the AviaGames portfolio, offering fair-matched, multiplayer tournaments with zero ads for an uninterrupted gaming experience. AviaGames leverages proprietary algorithms and AI technologies to learn and better understand users' interests, skills and preferences to provide an unmatched gaming experience every time, while simultaneously providing fair competition.
Playing "Bubble Buzz"
A simple, fun and relaxing game, "Bubble Buzz" sets users out on the task to eliminate all the bubbles from the screen. Users simply move a finger to aim and let go of a bubble. Hitting two bubbles of the same color will cause elimination and bubbles fall when they are not connected to other bubbles. For every four bubbles fired, the interface will go to the next line and the total number of lines will be displayed at the top right of the screen until there are none – and the game has been won. With the goal to hit the right spots that cause the greatest number of bubbles to fall as quickly as possible, "Bubble Buzz" allows players to kick up their gaming skills with acquired props and double bubble specials available. From "Bomb" to "Rocket," "Lightning Bubbles," and "Rainbow Bubbles," as users pop more bubbles, they will gain more points to leverage these various props. Players can practice for free or securely deposit and withdraw cash winnings with PayPal, Apple Pay, Venmo, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
"Bubble Buzz" Availability
"Bubble Buzz" is currently available for download from the Apple App Store. AviaGames is focused on creating a fair community for mobile gaming, offering skill-based matchmaking, comprehensive gaming controls and anti-cheating measures using real-time analytics and human intervention. AviaGames employs strict compliance protocols to regulate playing guidelines region to region. Cash games are not currently available in AZ, AR, CT, DE, LA, MT, SC, SD, TN, and VT, however, players in these states can enjoy free "Bubble Buzz" games.
Founded in 2017 by Vickie Chen and Ping Wang, AviaGames is a mobile, social competition gaming company and publisher of Pocket7Games, a unified gaming platform. The platform features 15+ unique, skill-based games linked to a single membership and wallet, allowing players to seamlessly switch among casino, puzzle, action, card, math and brain games. AviaGames is committed to providing an inclusive competition platform where everyone can play, make money, and have fun. To date, AviaGames has awarded more than $714 million in cash prizes to its players. Select titles are available as individual apps for download, including Bingo Clash, Bingo Tour, Cooking Clash, 21 Gold, Yatzy Craze, and Match 'n Flip.
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New Director Supports NASDAQ Rule on Diversity
NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AIkido Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: AIKI) ("AIkido" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Ms. Soo Yu, as a director of the Company.
Anthony Hayes, CEO of AIkido stated, "At the time of the annual meeting, there was concern expressed by some shareholders about the Company's compliance with the new NASDAQ rules on diversity. The Company strongly believes in diversity and Ms. Yu is an exceptional candidate that also satisfies the new NASDAQ rule. Further, Ms. Yu's background broadens the experience and expertise of the Company, as we seek new areas of growth and opportunity for the Company. We welcome Ms. Yu and look forward to her involvement."
Soo Yu is the Managing Director of International Private Client Services for Revere Securities. With more than a decade of experience working in financial services, she focuses on international business development and the cultivation of overseas client banking relationships. A naturalized U.S. citizen originally from South Korea, Soo brings significant expertise in Asian markets and expansive global reach through her connectivity with international contacts.
Soo earned her B.A. in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology and studied at the University of Nottingham and the Paris Fashion Institute. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 designations and her real estate license. Previously, she maintained her Series 79 and 24 licenses.
Soo actively supports several nonprofit organizations, including philanthropies committed to improving the lives of children and the elderly as well as sustainability.
Further information about Ms. Yu's appointment to the Board are provided in the Company's Form 8-K which was filed on June 10, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
AIkido Pharma Inc. was initially formed in 1967 and is a biotechnology Company with a diverse portfolio of small-molecule anticancer and antiviral therapeutics. The Company's platform consists of patented technology from leading universities and researchers, and we are currently in the process of developing an innovative therapeutic drug platform through strong partnerships with world renowned educational institutions, including The University of Texas at Austin and University of Maryland at Baltimore. Our diverse pipeline of therapeutics includes therapies for pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer. We are constantly seeking to grow our pipeline to treat unmet medical needs in oncology. The Company is also developing a broad-spectrum antiviral platform that may potentially inhibit replication of multiple viruses including Influenza virus, SARS-CoV (coronavirus), MERS-CoV, Ebolavirus and Marburg virus.
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Leading fertility treatment network adds experienced marketing executive to support expansion plans and growing demand for best-in-class fertility care
DENVER, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRM Fertility, a pioneer in fertility science, research and treatment, announced the appointment of Robyn Mermelstein to the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. Mermelstein will oversee the strategy, development and execution of CCRM Fertility's marketing.
"Our commitment to high-quality fertility care and expertise spans from our highly skilled physicians to our executive leadership team and beyond," said Jon Pardew, president and CEO of CCRM Fertility. "Robyn's extensive experience as a marketing leader combined with her passion for quality patient care will undoubtedly lead CCRM Fertility through an era of excellence and innovation. Adding her to our team will be instrumental to our success as the fertility treatment market continues to expand."
Mermelstein brings 20 years of experience in marketing and communications to CCRM Fertility. She most recently served as CMO at PM Pediatric Care, the largest pediatric healthcare brand in the United States where she was responsible for marketing over 80 pediatric urgent care locations, behavioral health and school health services. Prior to PM Pediatric Care, Mermelstein was Vice President of Marketing at Babyganics, where she led the global marketing strategy. Mermelstein holds an M.A. from Fashion Institute of Technology and a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.
"Transitioning from pediatric healthcare to reproductive healthcare is a natural next step for me," says Mermelstein. "The global fertility industry is growing exponentially and as pioneers in the space, with an exceptional team of experts, CCRM Fertility's future is ripe with possibility. I look forward to applying my background in healthcare and in marketing to parents to help families of all kinds grow."
About CCRM Fertility
CCRM Fertility is a pioneer in fertility treatment, research, and science. Founded by Dr. William Schoolcraft 35 years ago, CCRM Fertility specializes in the most advanced fertility treatments, with deep expertise in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. CCRM Fertility leverages its own data and a dedicated team of in-house reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and geneticists to deliver industry-leading outcomes. CCRM Fertility has 26 locations in North America serving patients in 11 major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, New York, Northern Virginia, Minneapolis, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday called on Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas House to support the Senate's plan to lower property taxes.
The Republican lieutenant governor has been embroiled in a spat with the governor and House Speaker Dade Phelan since the end of the regular session after the governor said the House had the best plan for lowering property taxes during the first special session.
Patrick, who leads the Texas Senate, criticized the House for gaveling out of the session last month after putting up a property tax bill that only includes compression and not the previously passed increased homestead exemption of $100,000.
He added a chamber isn't allowed to sine die without approval from the other chamber and that the House left the session without Senate approval.
The Senate plan to lower property taxes for homeowners uses both compression of the school M&O tax and also includes increasing the homestead exemption to $100,000. The House plan does not include any additional homestead exemption and spreads the $17.6 billion of relief across both residential and commercial property owners.
"Our plan is the fairest to every homeowner," Patrick has said, adding his plan would save homeowners more money and the homestead exemption was previously passed by the House by a vote of 147-0.
Abbott, meanwhile, has said he'd call "special session after special session until a solution is reached."
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Ex-President Trump was the first to alert everyone to the FBI search. Political supporters are outraged and that anger has spilled over to conservative media, where Trump is portrayed as a victim.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RemotePC™, an award-winning remote access provider is offering one of the industry's best and most affordable remote desktop access for Linux solutions, allowing users to connect directly to their Linux machines and manage them from anywhere.
RemotePC™ users can connect to their remote Linux machines from the desktop application, or even directly from any web browser via RemotePC™ Viewer Lite, without the hassle of any additional software installation.
Once the application is installed on the Linux machine, users can login to their account and remotely connect to it from any remote desktop configured to their account.
RemotePC™ offers many features that make it the perfect solution for Linux remote access. It is platform independent, so remote computers and servers can be accessed from any PC, Mac, or Linux machine, as well as iOS and Android devices. The software also allows users to perform remote access functions such as lock screen, blank host screen, adjust the screen of the remote computer, and block remote input during a session.
Other more advanced features include:
- Linux Remote Sound - enables users to listen to audio files from the remote machine on their local device
- Linux Headless Server Remote Access Support - users can access a Linux server without any monitor connected to it
- Raspberry Pi as host - users can access Raspberry Pi devices with the RemotePC™ application
The various distributions / versions of Linux OS which are supported are:
Debian-based:
- Debian (9, 10)
- Ubuntu (16, 18, 20.04, 22.04)
- Linux Mint 18.1 Cinnamon
- Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon
RPM-based:
- RHEL (7)
- CentOS (7, 8)
- Fedora (29, 30)
- openSUSE Leap (15.1)
Raspberry Pi 3 and 4 (32 bit)
(Raspbian Debian 10 Buster)
Raspberry Pi (64 bit)
- (Ubuntu 20.04)
- Debian 11
For any remote access service, security is extremely important, which is why RemotePC™ uses TLS v 1.2/AES-256 encryption for transferring user authentication data between a remote computer and local computer. For an extra layer of protection, a Personal Key is available that offers a unique password set for each computer.
RemotePC™ is one of the most well-reviewed and award winning remote desktop service providers on the market, receiving Editor's Choice awards from PCMag and PCWorld.
The service is also one of the most affordable options out there for consumers and businesses, with consumer plans starting at just $19.50/year. For smaller businesses, pricing starts at $79.50 for the SOHO plan, which offers unlimited licenses for access to 10 computers. The RemotePC™ Team plan offers access to 50 computers for $299.50/year, and the Enterprise plan allows access to 100 computers for $599.50/year. Add-on purchases are offered for all business accounts if extra computers are needed.
IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup.The company's services help over 4 million customers back up over 500 Petabytes of data.
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TUBAS, West Bank (AP) — At least 85 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year as Israeli forces have carried out nightly raids in cities, towns and villages, making it the deadliest in the occupied territory since 2016.
The military says the vast majority were militants or stone-throwers who endangered the soldiers. The tally, from the Palestinian Health Ministry, includes Palestinians who carried out deadly attacks inside Israel.
But it also includes several civilians, including a veteran journalist and a lawyer who apparently drove unwittingly into a battle zone, as well as local youths who took to the streets in response to the invasion of their neighborhoods.
The length and frequency of the raids has pulled into focus Israel's tactics in the West Bank, where nearly 3 million Palestinians live under a decades-long occupation and Palestinians view the military’s presence as a humiliation and a threat.
Israeli troops have regularly operated across the West Bank since Israel captured the territory in 1967.
Israel says it is dismantling militant networks that threaten its citizens, and that it makes every effort to avoid harming civilians. Palestinians say the raids are aimed at maintaining Israel’s 55-year military rule over territories they want for a future state — a dream that appears as remote as ever, with no serious peace negotiations held in over a decade..
Israel stepped up the operations this past spring after a string of deadly attacks by Palestinians against Israelis killed 17 people, some carried out by militants from the West Bank. There have been no deadly attacks since May, but the relentless military operations have continued.
The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported 85 Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank and annexed east Jerusalem since the start of the year.
With four months to go this year, that already is the highest number since 2016, the tail-end of a previous wave of violence, when 91 Palestinians were killed, according to yearly data compiled by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem.
The ministry's tally includes attackers and known militants, but also the veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, and a 58-year-old man who was shot in the head outside a bakery earlier this month. The Israeli military says both might have been hit by Palestinian gunfire but has not provided evidence to substantiate its claims.
The dead include 17 teens under the age of 18, as well as six women, according to the ministry. Israel says that teenagers and women are often involved in violence, while critics accuse the army of using excessive force in many cases.
Israel is also holding more than 600 Palestinians without charge or trial in what's known as administrative detention — the highest in six years.
Amir Avivi, a retired Israeli general who now heads the Israel Defense and Security Forum, said the heightened pace of operations is the result of the recent wave of attacks and the Palestinian Authority's refusal to crack down on militants in the areas it administers.
The Palestinian Authority is mired in a crisis of legitimacy largely stemming from its cooperation with Israel on security matters. Palestinian officials say they will not help police the occupation, especially if there is no hope that doing so will lead to independence.
Rights groups say that while some Israeli missions are aimed at combatting specific threats, others are intended as a show of force, or to protect the growing population of Jewish settlers.
Ori Givati is the head of Breaking the Silence, an Israeli group opposed to the occupation that gathers testimonies of former Israeli soldiers. Some soldiers recall carrying out mock arrests, in which fully armed soldiers raid a home in the middle of the night — for training purposes.
Even more common, Givati says, are so-called “stimulus and response” operations, which he said he took part in himself when he served in the West Bank. In those, Israeli troops roll through Palestinian areas, sometimes with lights and speakers on, hoping to lure stone-throwers or gunmen into the streets so they can arrest or confront them.
“The way we occupy the Palestinians is by creating more and more friction, making our presence felt," Givati said. "We invade their towns, their cities, their homes.”
In a statement, the army denied the allegations, saying it acts “solely against threats and terrorist operatives who pose a security threat” in Israel and the West Bank.
Israel says it investigates all cases in which Israeli troops are suspected of killing civilians, but rights groups say most of those investigations are quietly closed with soldiers rarely facing serious repercussions.
There were two notable exceptions this year.
The killing of Abu Akleh, a veteran on-air correspondent, prompted numerous independent investigations that concluded she was likely killed by Israeli fire. Israel denies targeting her and says it is still investigating.
There was also the death in January of Omar Assad, a 78-year-old who died shortly after Israeli soldiers bound and blindfolded him and left him in the cold. In that case, senior officers were reprimanded and stripped of leadership roles.
Both were American citizens, and the U.S. raised both cases with Israel. Last week, Israel discharged four soldiers after they were caught on camera beating and kicking two detained Palestinians.
There was no such uproar over Salah Sawafta, who was shot outside the bakery as he returned from dawn prayers in the West Bank town of Tubas earlier this month. Israeli troops, who had gone to arrest suspected militants, were engaged in a firefight with Palestinian gunmen.
His family believes he was killed by an Israeli sniper in a building across the street. Zakreya Abu Dollah, the bakery owner who witnessed the shooting, said he saw Israeli soldiers fanned out on the street but no Palestinian gunmen or stone-throwers in the immediate area.
The military says it is investigating and that Sawafta might have been hit by a stray bullet fired by Palestinian militants.
Jehad Sawafta said his late brother, who made a living trading animal feed, had no connection to any political faction or militant group.
Salah had a son and four daughters, one of whom was engaged to be married this past Friday. The father of the bride was killed a week before the wedding.
“His second daughter was supposed to be married on Aug. 26, but then everything got turned upside down,” Jehad said. “Those girls adored their father because he provided a good and dignified life for them.”
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On the day of Austin Butler’s final screen test for “Elvis,” director Baz Luhrmann threw everything at him.
Butler had spent five months building up to that moment, workshopping the role with Luhrmann, doing hair and make-up tests, rehearsing the songs. Against the odds, Butler had emerged as the unlikely favorite to land the role over more established names like Harry Styles, Miles Teller and Ansel Elgort. But it wasn’t official yet.
And during the screen test, Luhrmann flipped the script. Some of the scenes Butler had prepped went out the window. In others, Luhrmann fed him lines from behind the camera. The one minute of “Suspicious Minds” that Butler was to perform in a Presley jumpsuit stretched to six.
“I got home and I really thought: ‘I don’t think I got that. I felt like my hands were tied behind my back,’” Butler said in a recent interview.
A week later in Los Angeles, the 30-year-old actor’s phone rang. Luhrmann was calling from Australia.
“I look at the phone and go, ‘OK, this is the moment,’” says Butler. “I pick up the phone and he was very dramatic and downcast. He goes, ‘Austin, I just wanted to be the first one to call you and say ... Are you ready to fly, Mr. Presley?’”
When “Elvis” opens in theaters Friday, it will resurrect one of the most iconic figures in American music in the biggest, most bedazzled film to ever try to capture the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And it will propel Butler, an Orange County, Calif., native best known to this point for playing Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” onto a far bigger stage.
“It all feels sort of like this wonderful dream,” Butler said the morning after the film’s Cannes Film Festival premiere. “I have to take moments to take a deep breath and say, ‘This is real life.’”
What’s real and what’s fake in the exaggerated land of the much-imitated Elvis hasn’t always been easy to discern. “Elvis,” which Luhrmann co-scripted, doesn’t take a standard biopic view of Presley but tells his story through Presley’s infamous manager, Col. Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), a former carnival barker who guided Presley to stardom but exploited and manipulated him until Presley’s death in 1977. Parker narrates the tale, adding a dimension about the nature of show business and performance.
“Baz in the very first meeting said, ‘Look, this is a story about two people. There would have never been an Elvis without a Col. Tom Parker, and, in his own mind, there would have never been a Col. Tom Parker without Elvis,” says Hanks. “As soon as he said that, I thought, ‘Well, this is going to be new turf, and worthy of the Baz-maximalist-confetti-strewn style of moviemaking.’”
And, like “The Great Gatsby” and “Moulin Rouge,” “Elvis” is indeed an extravagant, maximalist Baz-styled blow-out. As you’d expect, it breezes through pivotal moments in the Mississippi-born Memphis singer’s life and a jukebox of songs. But “Elvis” also offers a more youthful, rebellious portrait of Presley as a product of Black gospel music, a hip-shaking sex symbol in eyeliner and a progressive-minded nonconformist whose closely controlled career reflected cultural battles of then and now. Butler’s is an electric Elvis, not campy nostalgia act, with more Bowie in him than you might expect.
“I’m not here to tell the world that Elvis is a great person. I’ll tell you what he is for me,” says Luhrmann. “Everyone has their Elvis.”
“My job generally is to take things that are considered either boring or old-fashioned or not relevant and shake off the rust, and recode them” says Luhrmann, maker of the modern-day “Romeo + Juliet.” “Not to change them, just to retranslate them so their value is once again present.”
Presley’s value to contemporary audiences, while still beyond most of his contemporaries, has faded somewhat. To many, he represents the appropriation of Black music. Some relatively recent productions — the 2005 Broadway musical “All Shook Up,” Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis show in Las Vegas — failed to catch on substantially.
All of which meant that Butler had a lot riding on his shoulders. For him, it was essential to find ways to make Presley more human than superhuman. One resonant connection for the actor was learning that Presley’s mother died when he was 23, the same age Butler was when he lost his mom. And like Presley, an initially timid performer, Butler grew up shy.
“I could then go: ‘When I feel afraid and I feel like all the pressure’s on me and I’m terrified of falling on my face, he felt those things,’” says Butler. “So then I could go: ‘It’s OK to feel the fear. It’s how you channel it.’”
“Elvis” is most moving in its second half, in the Vegas section of the film, when Presley was often reaching artistic highs on stage during his 1969-1976 run at the International Hotel but was increasingly trapped by Parker (who refused to tour Presley internationally) and drug use. Priscilla Presley, who has enthusiastically supported the film, is played by Olivia DeJonge.
“A lot of the characters in this film are larger-than-life, and authentically larger than life,” says DeJonge. “With Priscilla, I wanted to make sure she felt grounded and more like Elvis’ breath so that whenever he’s with her, he’s relaxed.”
Before “Elvis” began shooting in Memphis, Hanks had dinner with Priscilla Presley, who then described her ex-husband as “an artist as unique as Picasso and as popular as Charlie Chaplin that really only felt truly himself and at home when he was singing.”
While a more villainous role represents a rare departure for Hanks — who tested positive for coronavirus during the film’s Australia shoot, an indelible early pandemic moment — “Elvis” is also typical for the actor in that it grapples with American history and exists as a standalone drama. “Elvis” will be competing primarily with franchise installments in theaters this summer.
“The concept of franchise now is so much a part of the entertainment industrial complex that for me, I just don’t think it’s very fun,” says Hanks. “Everybody knows that I’ve been doing this for an awfully long time so I think they’re going to have just as much faith that they’ll get all three acts out of me, and then they’ll decide if it was worth seeing or not.”
Reviews have been largely positive for “Elvis,” but they’ve been glowing for Butler. (In the film, he sings some songs while Presley’s voice is used in others.) The actor reckons he devoted two years of his life to the film, obsessively researching Presley and gradually transforming into him. Butler went through daily routines wondering how Presley did them. When the movie wrapped, Butler struggled to let go.
“Suddenly it was me brushing my teeth, now it’s me doing these mundane things. It was a real existential crisis when I finished,” says Butler. “The next morning, I woke up and I couldn’t walk. I thought my appendix burst. It was the most excruciating pain in my stomach, so they took me to the emergency room. It’s wild how your body can kind of hold on for the duration of doing something.”
The first big scene Butler shot, on the second day of production, was Presley taping his momentous comeback special. The scene put a leather-clad Butler isolated on stage, with little to rely on beside his own ability to thrill a crowd. His nerves nearly overwhelmed him.
“But that terror of my whole career feeling like it was riding on this film, that’s exactly what Elvis was feeling,” says Butler. “His musical career was on the line. It was make or break for him. So I could rest in that. Then I went out there and it was like having an out of body experience.” | https://www.postregister.com/chronicle/news/elvis-austin-butler-feel-the-temperature-rising/article_42cf3090-7dc5-5adf-9845-70661cab8c8b.html | 2022-06-24 03:43:29 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/chronicle/news/elvis-austin-butler-feel-the-temperature-rising/article_42cf3090-7dc5-5adf-9845-70661cab8c8b.html |
The Find Satoshi Lab ecosystem, featuring STEPN, DOOAR, and MOOAR under its umbrella, becomes self-sustaining
SYDNEY, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Find Satoshi Lab ("FSL"), a Web3 gaming and development studio founded in 2021 with a mission to bridge Web2 to Web3, today announced the launch of the MOOAR, a multi-chain NFT marketplace. This is the third project to launch within the Find Satoshi Lab ecosystem after STEPN, a lifestyle fitness app, and DOOAR, a decentralized exchange (DEX).
FSL is launching MOOAR to empower traders and creators through a unique membership model with zero platform fees and no optional royalties. The marketplace will enable community members to create and launch their own collections on MOOAR's launchpad, which is run like a community-driven hackathon. MOOAR is a pivotal step to ensure the delivery of FSL's goals and vision through a community-centric solution - a marketplace to host transactions that ultimately support the growth and development of FSL.
The creation of a marketplace establishes FSL's ecosystem as self-sustaining where STEPN, DOOAR, and MOOAR work in collaboration to actively support each other without the need for members to pay additional service fees outside of the initial platform membership fees. FSL is also now able to fully empower the community of creators, enabling them to bring the highest quality content to MOOAR through its launchpad, while also respecting rights to royalty fees. MOOAR also brings additional utility to the ecosystem's native GMT token as token holders can use it for voting privileges under MOOAR's launchpad. The self-sustaining design benefits all members of the FSL ecosystem and ensures that they have access to a best-in-class experience.
Yawn Rong, Co-Founder of Find Satoshi Lab, commented on the news, "Find Satoshi Lab is excited to expand our ecosystem by leveraging MOOAR and introducing externalities, thus adding more utility to GMT. With the creation of the MOOAR marketplace, FSL is now a fully self-sustaining ecosystem, removing the need for the community to use external platforms, simplifying the experience, and better supporting the community. FSL believes that creators deserve royalties, which we have decided to utilize royalties for MOOAR. We feel the zero service fee is only sustainable through a membership model, and for FSL and the greater industry to sustain itself, we must value our creators. We are looking forward to further our mission to educate and introduce millions of new Web2 users to Web3 and the world of NFTs, inspire a healthy lifestyle by gamifying exercise, and combat climate change."
In August of 2021, Find Satoshi Lab launched its first project, STEPN, a Web3 lifestyle app that incentivises users to exercise by offering token rewards, which quickly became the textbook example of an effective tokenised gaming model. To further develop the ecosystem, FSL launched DOOAR, a multi-chain decentralised exchange (DEX), in June 2022. Adding a DEX into the ecosystem offered the community a native, multi-chain, non-custodial platform to facilitate trading. Now, with the addition of MOOAR, FSL unites all parts of its users' journey–from purchasing a Sneaker NFT on STEPN, to creating and trading unique NFT collections on MOOAR, as well as swapping tokens via DOOAR. FSL is constantly building to better support its dedicated community and is set to further announce several developments in the coming months.
Founded in 2021, Find Satoshi Lab (FSL) is a gaming and development studio connecting players to Web3. FSL's mission is to educate and introduce individuals to Web3, while encouraging healthy living, and combating climate change. FSL brands include STEPN, MOOAR, and DOOAR.
For additional information on Find Satoshi Lab, visit: http://findsatoshilab.com/
MOOAR is an integral part of the Find Satoshi Lab (FSL) ecosystem that provides both a primary and secondary marketplace for NFT transactions, protecting the ecosystem from unwanted third-party transaction fees. Profits from MOOAR remain within the FSL ecosystem and are leveraged to facilitate its growth and development. MOOAR is currently available on Solana and Ethereum.
For additional information on MOOAR, visit: http://mooar.com/
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Royals vs. Twins Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - July 29
Saturday's game at Kauffman Stadium has the Minnesota Twins (54-51) taking on the Kansas City Royals (30-75) at 7:10 PM ET (on July 29). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 6-5 win for the Twins, so expect a tight matchup.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Bailey Ober (6-4) to the mound, while Jordan Lyles (1-12) will get the nod for the Royals.
Royals vs. Twins Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
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Royals vs. Twins Score Prediction
Our prediction for this game is Twins 6, Royals 5.
Total Prediction for Royals vs. Twins
- Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
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Royals Performance Insights
- In 10 games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Royals have posted a mark of 3-7.
- In its last 10 games with an over/under, Kansas City and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total five times.
- Oddsmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Royals' past 10 games.
- The Royals have come away with 27 wins in the 92 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This year, Kansas City has won 10 of 37 games when listed as at least +155 or worse on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Royals have a 39.2% chance of pulling out a win.
- Kansas City is the second-lowest scoring team in MLB action averaging 3.7 runs per game (391 total).
- The Royals have pitched to a 5.19 ERA this season, which ranks 28th in baseball.
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If you've ever had trouble solving a Rubik’s Cube, a good piece of advice is to break it down into steps. It's worth a shot: That advice is from the man who invented it.
“Problem solving is a very basic activity of the human mind and if a problem is complex you need to divide the problem into smaller elements,” says Ernő Rubik, who invented the cube in 1974.
Rubik has seen his color-matching puzzle go from a classroom teaching tool in Cold War-era Hungary to a worldwide phenomenon with over 450 million cubes sold and a mini-empire of related toys.
“For me, the cube represents what freedom means. Freedom is never endless,” he said during a recent visit to New York. “It lets you do what is necessary to achieve your goal.”
The original 3x3 Rubik’s has more than 43 quintillion — that's more than 43,000,000,000,000,000,000 — possible configurations, but the principles behind the cube have been refashioned for 2x2, 4x4 and 5x5 cubes, a board game called Rubik’s Race, a pyramid, a tower and a Christmas tree, among others.
It even made the transition to electronic media with Rubik’s Revolution and Rubik’s Touch. Spin Master acquired the brand in 2021. Their latest brainteaser is called the Phantom, which takes the 3x3 original cube and adds a memory test: Using thermochromic technology, the multi-color tiles revert to black unless the heat of the user's hand keeps them visible.
“The principle of the cube is not limited,” says Rubik. “The complexity of the task is to stimulate our mind and it makes it a much more enjoyable activity.”
The goal of all Rubik puzzles is to start with some randomized and shuffled messy configuration and, by rotating faces or parts, transform each side into a single color or a pattern of colors.
Practiced cube-solvers can complete the Rubik's Cube in a matter of seconds, with the current world-record holder solving a cube in 3.47 seconds. There are also records at the World Cube Association for fastest solving while wearing a blindfold or using one hand.
It took 36 years after the invention of the toy for anyone to come up with an answer for the minimum number of moves to solve it. In 2010, a group of mathematicians and computer programmers proved that any Rubik’s Cube can be solved in 20 moves.
Rubik was a budding artist who hoped to become a sculptor or a painter before he studied architecture, which he argues is art with a function: “Architecture is changing the environment according to our needs.”
He got a degree in architecture at Budapest University of Technology and became a teacher in the interior design department at the Academy of Applied Arts and Crafts in Budapest.
Rubik regularly used physical models and materials to teach concepts in construction and design.
“As our body needs some kind of exercises, the brain needs that kind of exercise as well,” he says. Thus was born an elegant teaching tool he named “The Magic Cube.”
“I tried to make it as simple as possible because I thought the task itself is complicated enough,” he says. “You don’t need to complicate anymore.”
The puzzle — which uses rounded elements for the center core — is easy to use, but also hard enough to solve that more than one cuber has thrown it across a room in frustration.
“One of the main keys of the cube is the contradiction between complexity and simplicity,” Rubik says. “On one hand, the cube is a very simple form. And on the other hand, the potential of the variation of movement is so complicated.”
The brain-bending elegance of the Rubik’s Cube is part of the reason it has endured, while other faddish toys and games — Tamagotchi or Shopkins, anyone? — have not.
“Usually these kinds of crazes are ending very soon,” Rubik says. “But the cube didn’t die.”
In 2014, it landed in the National Toy Hall of Fame, joining such childhood classics as Barbie, Hot Wheels, G.I. Joe and the hula hoop. The hall noted that the cube has caused its own medical condition, known as “cube's thumb” or “Rubik's wrist.” The cube has also show up in TV shows and movies from “The Simpsons” to “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
Rubik recalls the early days when some people were convinced the cube was impossible to solve. He knew it could be done and was asked to prove it.
“I tried to explain and show people it is possible and if something is possible for me, you can do it yourself,” he says. “It’s a very nice proof of the power of science.” | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/the-mind-behind-the-rubiks-cube-celebrates-a-lasting-puzzle | 2022-12-02 04:22:26 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/the-mind-behind-the-rubiks-cube-celebrates-a-lasting-puzzle |
SINGAPORE, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In July, The Pools Day Official Event will bring two incredibly epic events, offering thrilling experiences and opportunities for users to earn rewards. This exciting event is being organized by Pools Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet that is integrated with the Pools Chain ecosystem.
The Pools Chain Ecosystem is a dedicated blockchain community that strives to enhance the comprehensiveness, convenience, and efficiency of blockchain technology. It places a strong emphasis on scalability, security, and interoperability. Within this ecosystem, users can access a variety of products such as Pools Wallet, Pools Phone, Pools Scan, Pools Mall, and an NFT Marketplace. These products are designed to cater to the needs of users across different blockchains, offering smart property and smart contracts functionalities.
Free Crypto mining with Pools Wallet
Pools Wallet is a secure and user-friendly cryptocurrency wallet, offering robust security and an intuitive interface. Since its launch, it has attracted over 50,000 users in just two months. The standout feature of Pools Wallet is its free daily mining, allowing users transfering any wallet any chain with ease, without complicated requirements.
The Pools Day Official Event: Celebrating the Community Annually
The Pools team organizes a variety of activities every year on July 7th to celebrate the Pools Day Official Event with their valued users. These events aim to engage the community and foster a strong and thriving Pools ecosystem. The team's representative emphasized their commitment to organizing captivating events that offer value and rewards to the user community, ultimately strengthening and building a robust community.
Exciting events await you at Pools Wallet:
During Pools Party Day, users captured pictures with their favorite pools or water spots to showcase their style and earn rewards like the Mining Booster for faster POOLS coin mining. The event garnered an impressive response from the community, with numerous participants sharing their delightful and inspiring photo images.
#Airdrop: From 12.07.2023 - 27.07.2023
With 6,000 random winners receiving 10 POOLS coins each, the chances of winning big are promising. Moreover, the total rewards pool comprises an impressive 75,390 POOLS coins, including rewards for both top referral winners and random winners. To participate, simply download the Pools app and create a wallet, and earn points by engaging with Pools channels like Telegram, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as referring friends to the airdrop program.
The Pools team is committed to building a comprehensive, convenient, and efficient blockchain community. With features like the user-friendly Pools Wallet, engaging events like Pools Party Day, and rewarding initiatives like the Airdrop campaign, Pools provides an enriched experience for its users. By continuously striving for scalability, security, and interoperability, Pools Ecosystem aims to attract more users who value the potential of blockchain technology.
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Seasoned industry veteran brings unparalleled expertise to key leadership position
PLANO, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed hospitality industry veteran Allison Reid to the newly created role of Chief Global Growth Officer. Reid's addition to the Aimbridge leadership team represents a continued investment in securing top industry talent and driving growth through strategic development and operational expertise. Her experience and leadership will empower Aimbridge's business development teams to fuel the company's global pipeline.
"We welcome Allison to our executive leadership team in this crucial role leading our global growth pursuits," said Michael J. Deitemeyer, Aimbridge president & CEO. "As Aimbridge evolves it is an ideal time for Allison, a recognized executive with extensive experience, to lead our growth focus, and through our operating structure and expertise we have the acumen ready to immediately take over management and add value for owners across the full spectrum of hospitality verticals."
Reid brings more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience to Aimbridge, most recently serving as Chief Development Officer at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. In that role, she drove the strategic growth direction of the organization and led all real estate development activities, including the sales and negotiation process for managed and franchise development, client relationships, and asset repositionings.
Prior to Kimpton, Reid served as Senior Vice President of North America Development at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, where she led all development and acquisition efforts for all 11 brands in North America, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia. She began her career as an assistant controller with ITT Sheraton Corporation at the St. Regis in New York and went on to hold roles with the Sheraton Grand in Los Angeles, Interstate Hotels, and W Hotels Worldwide. Reid completed her undergraduate work at Bryant University, with a focus on Accounting, Finance and Hospitality, and postgraduate at Georgetown University where she received a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate.
"This is an incredibly exciting time in our industry, with notable growth potential and emerging opportunities ahead," Reid said. "I look forward to building on Aimbridge's momentum working with a dynamic team of the industry's best talent on a global scale."
To learn more about Aimbridge Hospitality, visit aimbridgehospitality.com.
Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries, inclusive of pipeline. As a top hotel management company and trusted operator of over 80 lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge leverages its scale and operational excellence to consistently deliver results for hotel owners and offer unparalleled opportunities for associates around the globe. Aimbridge adds value through focused, expertise-driven operating divisions in Full Service, Evolution Lifestyle, Enhanced Select Service, and Select Service, optimizing owners' investment returns and driving hotel market success. The Aimbridge EMEA Division has supporting offices across Europe in Amsterdam, Birmingham, and Glasgow. The Aimbridge LatAm Division has offices in Monterrey and Mexico City. Aimbridge Hospitality's global headquarters is based in Plano, Texas. To learn more, visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.
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BEL AIR, Md., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperGreen Solutions (www.supergreensolutions.com), is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated referral app, which will allow our clients, other business owners and the general public to earn $1,000 for every referral of theirs that goes solar through SuperGreen.
As a company that strives to make a global impact, the SuperGreen Solutions Referral App makes it easy for anyone to earn thousands of extra dollars per year in additional side income, right from their phone, while also being good stewards of the environment.
When a user downloads the app, they instantly become an advocate (referral partner) and receive access to a personalized dashboard. There, they can add their referrals, easily track referral progress, and view earnings. Advocates will automatically be notified each time their referrals move from stage to stage throughout the solar sale journey and track that in the dashboard under "Referral History". Once their referral goes solar, advocates can select from several payout options such as bank direct deposit, Visa Gift Card, or a multitude of other gift card options!
Within the app, there are several resources to help maximize referral earnings such as training videos, easy social media sharing functionalities, QR codes for in-person sharing, and more.
Daniel Dubell, CEO of SuperGreen Solutions, stated: "The launch of our Referral App is monumental for our company and the environment. This incredibly simplistic tool allows friends, family, other business owners and the general public to be rewarded financially for helping us get the word out about solar and other energy efficiency products for the global good!"
The SuperGreen Solutions App is FREE to download and is available in the Apple App Store, or Google Play. Make your network, your net-worth.
SuperGreen Solutions (www.supergreensolutions.com) is a growing renewable energy company that is innovatively working to serve commercial and residential clients in achieving their sustainability goals. We are a Franchise organization and are aggressively offering opportunities across the nation. Our primary verticals include Solar, EV Charging and Air Purification. We welcome inquiries to partner with us as we become a dominant force in the years ahead.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The American cheerleading company behind the sport’s top uniforms, camps and competitions is vehemently denying accusations that the enterprise helped facilitate sexual abuse at gyms across the Southeast outlined in a series of federal lawsuits, and has hired a high-powered defamation lawyer to look into the case.
Varsity Spirit has been named as a defendant in multiple lawsuits brought in three states by civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers and lawyers with the Strom Law Firm; the lawsuits allege widespread sexual abuse of cheerleaders by coaches at various gyms in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The lawsuits allege leaders at Varsity Spirit — as the dominant provider of cheer competitions and camps — failed to provide a safe environment. The coaches were not employed by Varsity Spirit but, according to the lawsuits, some of the alleged abuse happened in hotels selected by Varsity while teams were attending Varsity competitions. The lawsuits contend Varsity didn’t implement or enforce procedures to protect athletes from drugs, alcohol and abuse.
The company denies those accusations, resting responsibility with the individual gyms and coaches named in the lawsuits.
Varsity Spirit and lawyers representing the victims have also disagreed on how strong the connection is between Varsity Spirit and the gyms where the coaches worked. For example, the lawsuits say gyms pay annual or monthly fees to Varsity whereas Varsity says gyms do not pay annual or monthly fees, but have paid to attend competitions and wear certain apparel.
The cheerleading powerhouse retained Thomas Clare, who gained distinction as the co-counsel for Dominion Voting Systems, which has accused Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani — allies of former President Donald Trump — of defamation for falsely claiming the election was stolen.
In a letter Tuesday to Sellers and his firm also given to the AP by Varsity Spirit, Clare said the law firm had been making “blatantly false” claims about Varsity Spirit in what amounts to “sham litigation.”
“As Varsity Spirit has previously and repeatedly stated, its concern, first and foremost, is for the survivors and their safety, and Varsity Spirit wholeheartedly supports survivors in their pursuit of justice against the individuals responsible,” Clare wrote. “The fact that brave men and women have come forward to make specific allegations of abuse against individual coaches, and others employed and supervised by gym owners, does not give you license to make blatantly false public claims about Varsity Spirit…”
Specifically, Varsity Spirit took issue with a recent court filing in which Sellers alleged the company served “as a central player in the scheme to host exploitative events where minor athletes were subjected to sexual abuse and assault under the influence of drugs and alcohol.” Clare also took issue with another allegation in the court filing that Varsity Spirit’s environment “promoting free access to underage minors for the purpose of sexual solicitation was the method by which Defendants recruited new gym owners, coaches, choreographers, videographers, and other affiliated personnel.”
“What information, evidence, or factual basis do you possibly have to support this patently untenable claim as it pertains to Varsity Spirit? We urge you to provide any information you have to us—and also to make that evidence public—immediately,” Clare wrote in the letter.
In a statement to The Associated Press, Sellers said the legal team encourages sexual abuse survivors in cheerleading to continue sharing their experiences.
“We are committed to our clients and vigorously prosecuting these cases and take our responsibilities to the clients and the court very seriously,” Sellers said. “We hope this does not have the effect of chilling those who have suffered abuse from coming forward.”
Varsity Spirit hosts 400 competitions every year, and 300,000 athletes participate annually in the company’s camps, according to Tom Becker, who works with a consulting firm assisting the cheerleading company with media inquiries.
News of the allegations of abuse first spread in early September when attorneys with Strom Law filed their first federal lawsuit accusing multiple cheerleading coaches in Greenville, S.C., including one who had recently died by suicide, of sexually abusing at least six boys and girls. Over the next two months, six more coaches were named and three more survivors of the alleged abuse came forward in that case.
The attorneys also filed federal complaints for teenage survivors of sexual abuse by cheer coaches at gyms in Raleigh, N.C., and in Memphis.
So far, no arrests have been made in any of the cases. Attorneys for the abuse survivors say federal agencies — who asked them to remain unidentified — are investigating the allegations. Officials have not indicated whether they are involved. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/03/cheer-company-varsity-spirit-denies-involvement-in-abuse/ | 2022-11-03 20:00:35 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/03/cheer-company-varsity-spirit-denies-involvement-in-abuse/ |
TANAUAN, Leyte, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines, a nation made up of thousands of islands, is home to about 1.6 million people who work in fisheries, and the majority of those fishers are small-scale harvesters who collectively catch almost half of the nation’s fish.
Years of market pressures, lack of fisheries management and unchecked overfishing from larger commercial fishers have led to a decline in small fish such as sardines that rural coastal communities in the country of about 110 million people depend on. Data is not available on the state of many fish stocks, but the conservation group Oceana has said more than 75% of the nation’s fishing grounds are depleted.
The problem of overfishing is especially detrimental to the country’s poorest people, many of whom earn their livings by fishing, said Ruperto Aleroza, an anti-poverty activist who has spent decades harvesting small fish like sardines and round scad from the waters around the archipelago. The small fish are important to the diet in parts of the Philippines where other sources of protein are not available, he said. The fish are used in traditional dishes such as kinilaw, a raw fish dish similar to ceviche.
“We fisherfolk are the second to the poorest in our country” behind only farmers, Aleroza said.
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The challenge overfishing poses to people who earn their living from the sea and who count on fish for protein in their diet is being experienced throughout the world. As overfishing is impacting kinilaw in the Philippines, it's effecting traditional dishes and ways of life in places such as the Bahamas, where scientists and government officials worry the commercial fishing of conch, a marine snail central to the diet and identify of the island nation, may soon no longer be feasible. And in Senegal, overfishing has largely wiped out white grouper, long the basis for the national dish of thieboudienne.
Aleroza blames years of poor fishing management and unsustainable fishing practices for taking away both a way of life and a key source of protein for some of his nation’s poorest people.
“It is threatening the local food source. We can’t feed our family. And it’s worsening poverty of artisanal fishers,” he said. “The overfishing worsens economic depression among us.”
Recently, the country has begun to make strides in rebuilding fisheries with spawning closures, said Mudjekeewis Santos, a scientist with the Philippines Department of Agriculture’s National Fisheries Research and Development Institute.
“And the communities are happy that happened, because their catch increased,” he said. “Fish don’t care about jurisdiction, and they’re being decimated.”
But there is much work left to be done, Santos said.
Non-governmental organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund are working with the Philippines government to adopt science-based, sustainable fishing practices, said Edwina Garchitorena, who leads those efforts for EDF in the country.
The problem goes beyond small fish. The loss of small, ocean-going fish such as anchovies is also devastating for larger fish, which eat the small fish, she said.
Garchitorena and others blamed the over-exploitation of larger fish species to meet international demand, which she said increased fishing pressure on the smaller fish stocks that live closer to the coast.
“We’ve systematically reduced every type of fish in the ocean,” she said.
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By BECKY BOHRER
Associated Press
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democrat Mary Peltola won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat on Wednesday, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin, who was seeking a political comeback in the state where she was once governor.
Peltola, who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. She will serve the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young held the seat for 49 years before his death in March.
“I’m honored and humbled by the support I have received from across Alaska,” Peltola said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing Don Young’s legacy of bipartisanship, serving all Alaskans and building support for Alaska’s interests in DC.”
Peltola’s victory, coming in Alaska’s first statewide ranked choice voting election, is a boon for Democrats, particularly coming off better-than-expected performances in special elections around the country this year following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. She will be the first Democrat to hold the seat since the late U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, who was seeking reelection in 1972 when his plane disappeared. Begich was later declared dead and Young in 1973 was elected to the seat.
Peltola ran as a coalition builder while her two Republican opponents — Palin and Begich’s grandson, also named Nick Begich — at times went after each other. Palin also railed against the ranked voting system, which was instituted by Alaska voters.
All three are candidates in the November general election, seeking a two-year House term, which would start in January.
The results came 15 days after the Aug. 16 election, in line with the deadline for state elections officials to receive absentee ballots mailed from outside the U.S. Ranked choice tabulations took place Wednesday after no candidate won more than 50% of the first choice votes. Peltola was in the lead heading into the tabulations.
Wednesday’s results were a disappointment for Palin, who was looking to make a political comeback 14 years after she was vaulted onto the national stage when John McCain selected her to be his running mate in the 2008 presidential election. In her run for the House seat, she had widespread name recognition and won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
After Peltola’s victory was announced, Palin slammed the ranked voting process as “crazy, convoluted, confusing.”
“Though we’re disappointed in this outcome, Alaskans know I’m the last one who’ll ever retreat,” Palin said in a statement.
During the campaign, critics questioned Palin’s commitment to Alaska, citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, partway through her term. Palin went on to become a conservative commentator on TV and appeared in reality television programs, among other pursuits.
Palin has insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered and said ahead of the special election that she had “signed up for the long haul.”
Peltola, a former state lawmaker who most recently worked for a commission whose goal is to rebuild salmon resources on the Kuskokwim River, cast herself as a “regular” Alaskan. “I’m not a millionaire. I’m not an international celebrity,” she said.
Peltola has said she was hopeful that the new system would allow more moderate candidates to be elected.
During the campaign, she emphasized her support of abortion rights and said she wanted to elevate issues of ocean productivity and food security. Peltola said she got a boost after the June special primary when she won endorsements from Democrats and independents who had been in the race. She said she believed her positive messaging also resonated with voters.
“It’s been very attractive to a lot of people to have a message of working together and positivity and holding each other up and unity and as Americans none of us are each other’s enemy,” she said. “That is just a message that people really need to hear right now.”
Alaska voters in 2020 approved an elections process that replaced party primaries with open primaries. Under the new system, ranked voting is used in general elections.
Under ranked voting, ballots are counted in rounds. A candidate can win outright with more than 50% of the vote in the first round. If no one hits that threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose that candidate as their top pick have their votes count for their next choice. Rounds continue until two candidates remain, and whoever has the most votes wins.
In Alaska, voters last backed a Democrat for president in 1964. But the state also has a history of rewarding candidates with an independent streak. The state has more registered unaffiliated voters than registered Republicans or Democrats combined.
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MIAMI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading executive coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Shep Moyle as its newest Partner and Coach.
Moyle has been a leading entrepreneur, CEO, chairman, family business owner, and community leader for over three decades. He has deep experience in retail e-commerce, branding, digital marketing, acquisitions, on-demand manufacturing, and personalization across a variety of platforms, as well as supply chain and sourcing expertise. He is also deeply experienced in family business dynamics and transitions, crisis management, accessing capital, and navigating/anticipating business challenges and difficulties.
As CEO and Chairman of Shindigz (his 96-year-old family business) for over 30 years, Moyle averaged 20% growth every year for 20+ years and built it into the third largest specialty branded retailer of party supplies, decoration, and personalized items globally. During his leadership and family ownership, the company sold over $2 billion worth of products in over 55 countries, more than half of which were manufactured by the company.
"I am excited to welcome Shep Moyle to our team of world-class coaches," said Mark Moses, CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International. "He has had an incredibly successful career spanning several decades at one of the country's largest party supply retailers, expanding the company to offer over 14,000 SKUs across seven different brands and multiple channels and generating massive sales from new and innovative products. I look forward to seeing him use his expertise to help others also achieve success and Make BIG Happen."
"I am thrilled to be a part of the most accomplished coaching team on the planet," Moyle said. "As I enter my next professional chapter, I want to give back and help other entrepreneurs reach their dreams for their business and their family just as I did. Scaling and growing a business is one of the most rewarding and exciting opportunities for any leader. It isn't easy and it certainly comes with challenges and crises. But with the resources, processes, tools, and discipline of CEO Coaching International, I am excited to work with leaders who want to accept the challenge and climb the mountain together. Building your world-class team, establishing a world-class vision, and exceeding your potential is the core of our journey ahead."
Moyle has been a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) since the age of 28 and served as International Chairman of the YPO Board in 2005-06, focusing on networks, globalization, diversity, and a successful merger with the World Presidents' Organization. In this position, he visited over 100 countries globally representing YPO. He served 10 years on the International Board, chaired Finance, Audit, and the Regional Chairs committee as well as chaired the Global Leadership Conference, led YPO education training, and created the award-winning Raising Responsible Children seminar. He has been recognized with the YPO Legacy award and multiple best of the best awards.
Moyle is a graduate of Duke University, where he has served on the Board of Trustees, as President of the Duke Alumni Association, and on the Duke Athletics and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Boards. He has been recognized with the Charles Dukes Award for lifetime contributions to the University. Moyle is also an Honors MBA graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he has remained active as a member of the HBS Alumni Board, as a Rock Summer Fellow, and as an advisor to many startups.
Moyle is an active triathlete, a passionate Duke basketball fan, and a very proud father of three grown children.
To schedule a complimentary introduction call with Shep Moyle or another one of the CEO Coaching International coaches, visit: CEOCoachingInternational.com/Coach/Shep-Moyle/
CEO Coaching International works with CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results quarter after quarter, year after year. Known globally for its success in coaching growth-focused entrepreneurs to meaningful exits, CEO Coaching International has coached more than 1,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in more than 60 countries and 45 industries. The coaches at CEO Coaching International are former CEOs, presidents, or executives who have made BIG happen. The firm's coaches have led double-digit sales and profit growth in businesses ranging in size from startups to over $10 billion, and many are founders that have led their companies through successful eight, nine, and ten-figure exits. Companies working with CEO Coaching International for three years or more have experienced an average EBITDA CAGR of 30.4% during their time as a client, more than three times the U.S. average and a revenue CAGR of 18.6%, nearly twice the U.S. average. For more information, please visit: https://www.ceocoachinginternational.com.
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Here’s a thought experiment.
It’s the year 2023. A new COVID-23 pandemic is underway. We learned from COVID-19 that both the economic and mental health impacts of massive shutdowns are worse for most people than contracting the disease. However, we also learned that masks can be effective.
So state government institutes a program to give out masks to Maine employers. They aren’t required to do so; they made a policy decision with a spending program. But here’s the kicker: the Legislature says that Jewish organizations — no matter how many employees they have — are ineligible to receive taxpayer-funded masks.
What do you think? Discrimination? Eminently reasonable?
Does your answer change if it is an Islamic mosque? What about a Catholic college? Sikh temple? The Salvation Army?
If your answer changes based on which faith-based organization is permitted to receive masks, you might want to stop and reconsider. If you think that all of them should be banned from receiving taxpayer-funded masks, congratulations! You are intellectually consistent.
And if you think that the government should not be able to discriminate against religious organizations for a generally applicable mask distribution program, you are a faithful adherent to the United States Constitution.
That’s the essence of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Carson v. Makin.
There has been a remarkable number of bad takes following the issuance of the decision on Tuesday. Betsy Sweet, former Democratic primary candidate for governor, tweeted that she hopes we now “tax the [expletive] out of churches.”
Of course, churches do pay taxes. Social Security, Medicaid, unemployment — they are not exempt from those taxes. Churches don’t have to pay property or income taxes, but that’s because they are charitable organizations. They are in the same boat as MaineGeneral, Colby College, and countless other not-for-profit institutions with substantial — or insubstantial — revenues.
In 2015, former Gov. Paul LePage offered a proposal to remove the property tax exemption for some nonprofits. The Legislature rejected it.
Attorney General Aaron Frey stated the Supreme Court decision gives parents “the right to force the public to pay for an education that is fundamentally at odds with the values we hold dear.” Setting aside the question of whether the attorney general is the arbiter of which “values we hold dear,” it is a strange reading of the decision.
The actual decision does not give parents the right to force anything. The Maine Constitution requires towns to make suitable provisions for education; the Legislature enforces this requirement. They have done so by enacting a law that says, in essence, if a municipality does not have a public school, the municipality shall pay an established amount to an accredited educational institution selected by the family.
The Legislature could abolish this “school choice” law tomorrow and force regional educational consolidation; parents would have no right to stop them. All the Supreme Court said is that, if the Legislature chooses to adopt a generally applicable law, it cannot discriminate against otherwise eligible institutions based solely on their religious affiliation.
This isn’t exactly outside the norm. After all, federal Pell Grants — taxpayer dollars — can be used for tuition at religious colleges.
I’ve written before — a couple times — about so-called Blaine Amendments, anti-Catholic legal vestiages named after a storied Maine Republican. Back in 2017, the Supreme Court issued its decision in a case known as Trinity Lutheran. It was a 7-2 vote where Justices Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan joined the majority to strike down a Blaine Amendment in Missouri.
That case was similar to our taxpayer-funded mask hypothetical. The government had a program to improve safety of playgrounds; religiously-affiliated playgrounds were excluded. The Supreme Court said that was a violation of the Constitution.
There were no calls after that to “tax the [expletive] out of churches,” nor paeans to the loss of “values we hold dear.” It was a milquetoast decision holding that states cannot actively discriminate against religion.
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(The Hill) – A federal judge ruled on Friday that E. Jean Carroll can use the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and the testimony of two other women who have accused former President Trump of sexual assault as evidence at trial in her defamation case.
District Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected a request from Trump’s team to disallow the tape and the testimony from the two women, Natasha Stoynoff and Jessica Leeds, who separately accused the former president of assaulting them in late 1970s and early 2000s.
The disagreement centered on a rule that allows for evidence that a defendant “committed any other sexual assault” when a civil case is “based on a party’s alleged sexual assault.”
Carroll has accused Trump of raping her in a department store in the mid-1990s and of later defaming her by claiming that she lied about the incident. The alleged defamation includes a 2019 interview with The Hill in which Trump said Carroll was “totally lying” and “not my type.”
Because Carroll has two pending cases against the former president — one solely for defamation and another for battery and defamation — Trump argued that the case that pertains only to defamation is not based on an alleged sexual assault and does not fall under the evidence rule.
However, Kaplan rejected Trump’s reasoning, noting that “proof of sexual assault is an essential element of Ms. Carroll’s defamation claim given the nature of the alleged defamation.”
The “Access Hollywood” tape from 2005, which resurfaced ahead of the 2016 presidential election, captured Trump boasting about his apparently unsolicited advances on women.
“When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything,” he said, adding, “Grab them by the [expletive]. You can do anything.”
Kaplan noted that the tape is relevant in Carroll’s case given that “a jury reasonably could find, even from the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape alone, that Mr. Trump admitted in the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape that he in fact has had contact with women’s genitalia in the past without their consent, or that he has attempted to do so.”
In the case of the two other accusers, Trump argued that their allegations are “vastly different” from Carroll’s, a claim that Kaplan dismissed as “not very persuasive.”
“The alleged acts are far more similar than different in the important aspects,” the judge noted.
Leeds accused Trump of sexually assaulting her on a flight from Texas to New York in 1979, while Stoynoff claimed that the former president assaulted her at Mar-a-Lago in 2005 during a visit to conduct an interview for People magazine.
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Amtrak trip turns into 37-hour ordeal; passengers on train for nearly 2 days
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) - A Florida-bound Amtrak passenger train that started in Virginia was delayed for almost a day by the derailment of a freight train and a crew change, stranding hundreds of passengers in rural South Carolina for hours with few options.
The trip on the southbound Amtrak auto train which departed Monday evening from Lorton, Virginia, should have taken 17 hours, but an additional 20 hours was tacked on before it reached its destination in Sanford, Florida, on Wednesday morning.
Video posted to social media recorded a train employee announcing, “We are not holding you hostage,” after some passengers apparently called the police about the delay.
A CSX freight derailment forced the Amtrak train to detour from its normal route, and the train was delayed further in Denmark, South Carolina when a crew change was required since the hours for the previous crew had expired, Amtrak said in a statement.
The auto train allows passengers to travel with their cars, vans and SUVs in vehicle carriers. During the trip, it was carrying 563 passengers and 350 vehicles, according to Amtrak.
“Customers were provided regular updates, along with meals, snack packs, and beverages,” Amtrak said. “Additional food from local businesses along the route was also provided during the trip. The onboard staff worked with pet owners to provide bathroom breaks.”
The CSX train hit an unoccupied vehicle on the tracks in Lake City, South Carolina, late Monday, causing the derailment of 25 rail cars and two locomotives, the company said in a statement. The track wasn’t cleared until Tuesday evening.
“There were no injuries to the crew of the train and no hazardous materials involved,” CSX said.
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BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
New Bonds Offering
The Republic of Colombia ("Colombia") announced today the commencement of a global offering (the "New Bonds Offering") of new global bonds to be denominated in U.S. dollars due 2033 (the "New Bonds"). The New Bonds offered may include New Bonds that may be issued and sold to certain tendering holders in the Tender Offer (as described below). HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Santander Investment Securities Inc. and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. will serve as Joint Book-Running Managers for the New Bonds Offering.
The New Bonds Offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the related prospectus for the New Bonds Offering may be obtained by contacting any of the following: HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., by calling +1 888 HSBC-4LM (U.S. toll free); Santander Investment Securities Inc., by calling +1 855-404-3636 (U.S. toll free); or Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., by calling +1 800 372-3930 (U.S. toll free).
Application will be made to have the New Bonds listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Tender Offer
Colombia also announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") its outstanding 2.625% Global Bonds due 2023 (the "2023 Bonds"), 4.000% Global Bonds due 2024 (the "4.000% 2024 Bonds"), and 8.125% Global Bonds due 2024 (the "8.125% 2024 Bonds"), as each such series is described further in the table below (the 2023 Bonds, 4.000% 2024 Bonds and 8.125% 2024 Bonds, collectively, the "Old Bonds") in an aggregate principal amount that will not result in an aggregate Purchase Price that exceeds an amount determined by Colombia in its sole discretion (the "Maximum Purchase Amount"). The Tender Offer is made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the Offer to Purchase, dated Monday, November 28, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"), including the pricing of the issue of the New Bonds in an amount and on terms and subject to conditions acceptable to Colombia, which is expected to occur today. All capitalized terms used but not defined under the heading "Tender Offer" in this communication have the respective meanings specified in the Offer to Purchase.
The tender period (the "Tender Period") will commence at or around 8:30 a.m., New York time, on Monday, November 28, 2022, and, unless extended or earlier terminated by Colombia in its sole discretion, the Tender Period will expire for Simple Tenders at 12:30 p.m., New York City time, and, for Reinvestment Tenders, at 2:30 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Colombia expects to announce the Maximum Purchase Amount, the aggregate principal amount of Reinvestment Tenders and of Simple Tenders of the Old Bonds that have been accepted and whether any proration has occurred for any series of Old Bonds on Monday, November 28, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. The settlement of the Tender Offer is scheduled to occur on Monday, December 5, 2022 (the "Tender Offer Settlement Date") but is subject to change without notice.
The Purchase Price to be paid for the Old Bonds that are tendered and accepted pursuant to the Tender Offer will be the fixed price identified for each series of Old Bonds set forth in the table below. Holders of the Old Bonds participating in the Tender Offer will also receive any accrued and unpaid interest on their Old Bonds up to (but excluding) the Tender Offer Settlement Date ("Accrued Interest").
During the Tender Period, a holder of Old Bonds may place orders to tender Old Bonds ("Tender Orders") only through any of the Dealer Managers. If a holder does not have an account with a Dealer Manager and desires to tender its Old Bonds, it may do so through a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company, other financial institution or other custodian, in each case that has an account with a Dealer Manager. Holders will NOT be able to submit tenders through Euroclear Bank SA/NV, Clearstream Banking, S.A. or the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") system. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., as the billing and delivering bank for the Tender Offer (in such capacity, the "Billing and Delivering Bank"), will consolidate all Tender Orders and accept Old Bonds for purchase pursuant to the terms and conditions in the Offer to Purchase on behalf of Colombia, subject to proration at Colombia's sole discretion and other terms and conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase, on Monday, November 28, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. Failure to deliver Old Bonds on time may result, in Colombia's sole discretion, in any of the following: (i) the cancellation of a holder's tender and the holder becoming liable for any damages resulting from that failure, and/or (ii) the delivery of a buy-in notice for the purchase of such Old Bonds, executed in accordance with customary brokerage practices for corporate fixed income securities, and/or (iii) in the case of Reinvestment Tenders, the cancellation of a holder's tender and the holder remaining obligated to purchase its allocation of New Bonds in respect of its related Indication of Interest.
Tender Orders for any series of Old Bonds may be subject to proration at Colombia's sole discretion. To the extent proration occurs for any series of Old Bonds, the Billing and Delivering Bank will accept Old Bonds with appropriate adjustments to avoid the purchase of Old Bonds in principal amounts other than Permitted Tender Amounts. Tender Orders for the 2023 Bonds will be accepted before Tender Orders for any other series of Old Bonds.
Each holder submitting Tender Orders shall be deemed to represent to Colombia, the Dealer Managers and the Billing and Delivering Bank that such holder held, from the time of its submission of its Tender Order through the Expiration Time, at least the amount of Old Bonds that are being tendered.
All Old Bonds that are tendered pursuant to Tender Orders and are accepted by Colombia will be purchased on behalf of Colombia by the Billing and Delivering Bank directly or, if the tendering holder does not have an account with the Billing and Delivering Bank, through the Dealer Manager with which such holder placed a Tender Order, or through the broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company, other financial institution, or other custodian that has an account with a Dealer Manager, with which such holder placed a Tender Order. There is no letter of transmittal for the Tender Offer. Old Bonds held through DTC must be delivered for settlement no later than 3:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Tender Offer Settlement Date. If a holder holds Old Bonds through Euroclear or Clearstream, the latest process it can use to deliver its Old Bonds is the overnight process, one day prior to the Settlement Date; holders may not use the optional daylight process. Holders will not have withdrawal rights with respect to any tenders of Old Bonds in the Tender Offer. Old Bonds accepted for purchase will be settled on a delivery versus payment basis in accordance with customary brokerage practices for corporate fixed income securities.
Colombia may, but is not required to, issue and sell New Bonds to holders who validly tender their Old Bonds pursuant to the Tender Offer and place firm orders for New Bonds during the Tender Period (as well as investors that are not participating in the Tender Offer). If Colombia determines to issue and sell New Bonds to such holders, the scheduled settlement date for the New Bonds is expected to occur on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
The Tender Offer is subject to Colombia's right, at its sole discretion and subject to applicable law, to extend, terminate, withdraw, or amend the Tender Offer at any time. Colombia reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to accept tenders for any reason.
The Offer to Purchase may be downloaded from the Information Agent's website at www.dfking.com/colombia or obtained from the Information Agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc., at 1-877-896-3199 or from any of the Dealer Managers.
The Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer are:
The Billing and Delivering Bank for this Tender Offer is: HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Questions regarding the Tender Offer may be directed to the Dealer Managers at the above contact.
Colombia has filed a registration statement (including the prospectus) and the preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC for the New Bonds Offering. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents Colombia has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Colombia and such New Bonds Offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov/. Alternatively, the Joint Book-Running Managers, the Dealer Managers or the Information Agent, as the case may be, will arrange to send you the prospectus supplement and the prospectus if you request it by calling any one of them at the numbers specified above.
Important Notice
The distribution of materials relating to the New Bonds Offering and the Tender Offer and the transactions contemplated by the New Bonds Offering and the Tender Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Each of the New Bonds Offering and the Tender Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the New Bonds Offering or the Tender Offer come into a holder's possession, the holder is required by Colombia to inform itself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the New Bonds Offering or the Tender Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the New Bonds Offering or the Tender Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a Dealer Manager or any affiliate of a Dealer Manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the New Bonds Offering or the Tender Offer, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Manager or such affiliate on behalf of Colombia in that jurisdiction. Owners who may lawfully participate in the Tender Offer in accordance with the terms thereof are referred to as "holders."
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor will there be any sale of the New Bonds or the Tender Offer in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. The offering of the New Bonds and the Tender Offer will be made only by means of the preliminary prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus and in Canada, under applicable exemptions from any prospectus or registration requirements.
The New Bonds may be sold and the Tender Offer is made in Canada only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited investors, as defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations, and who are not individuals. Any resale of the New Bonds must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws.
The New Bonds and the Old Bonds will not be registered under Chilean Law No. 18,045, as amended, with the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero de Chile (Financial Market Commission of Chile or "CMF") and, accordingly, the New Bonds and the Old Bonds cannot and will not be offered or sold to persons in Chile except in circumstances which have not resulted and will not result in a public offering under Chilean law, and in compliance with Norma de Carácter General (Rule) No. 336, dated June 27, 2012, issued by the CMF.
The New Bonds may not be offered, sold or negotiated in Colombia, except in compliance with Part 4 of Decree 2555 of 2010. The Offer to Purchase and the New Bonds Offering do not constitute and may not be used for, or in connection with, a public offering as defined under Colombian law.
The New Bonds are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of the following:
(a) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or
(b) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (as amended, the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II.
Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Bonds or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the New Bonds or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The Old Bonds and New Bonds may not be offered or sold and will not be offered or sold in Hong Kong by means of any document other than (a) in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong) (the "CWUMPO"), or (b) to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) (the "SFO") and any rules made thereunder, or (c) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a "prospectus" as defined in the CWUMPO.
No advertisement, invitation or document relating to the Old Bonds or New Bonds has been or will be issued, or has been or will be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to the Old Bonds or New Bonds which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to "professional investors" as defined in the SFO and any rules made thereunder.
The Old Bonds and the New Bonds, and the Offer to Purchase and the New Bonds Offering prospectus supplement, and any other documents or materials related to such offers have not and will not be registered with the Italian Securities Exchange Commission (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa or "CONSOB") pursuant to applicable Italian laws and regulations. The Offer to Purchase and the New Bond Offering are being carried out pursuant to the exemptions provided for, with respect to the Offer to Purchase, in Article 101 bis, paragraph 3 bis of Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the "Consolidated Financial Act") and Article 35 bis, paragraph 4, of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999, as amended; and, with respect to the New Bonds Offering, in article 1, paragraph 4, letter c), of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129.
Holders or beneficial owners of the Old Bonds that are resident and/or located in Italy can tender the Old Bonds for purchase, and the New Bonds Offerings can be offered, sold and delivered, through authorized persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, the Consolidated Financial Act, the CONSOB Regulation No. 20307 of 15 February 2018, as amended, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of September 1, 1993, as amended) and in compliance with any other applicable laws and regulations or with any requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority. Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis à vis its clients in connection with the bonds or the relevant offering.
The New Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan (Act No. 25 of 1948, as amended, the "Financial Instruments and Exchange Act") and each manager has represented and agreed that it has not offered or sold, and will not offer or sell any New Bonds, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan (as defined under Article 6, Paragraph 1, Item 5 of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan (Act No. 228 of 1949, as amended)), or to others for re-offering or resale, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, a resident of Japan, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, and otherwise in compliance with, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and any other applicable laws, regulations and ministerial guidelines of Japan.
Neither the Offer to Purchase, nor any other documents or materials relating to the Offer to Purchase have been approved by or will be submitted for the approval of, the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores; the "CNBV") and, the New Bonds have not been and will not be registered with the Mexican National Securities Registry (Registro Nacional de Valores) maintained by the CNBV, and therefore the Old Bonds and New Bonds have not and may not be offered or sold publicly in Mexico. However, investors that qualify as institutional or qualified investors pursuant to the private placement exemption set forth in article 8 of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores), may be contacted in connection with, and may participate in the Offer to Purchase, and can be offered with or purchase New Bonds. The participation in the Offer to Purchase or the acquisition of New Bonds will be made under such investor's own responsibility.
The Tender Offer is not intended for any person who is not qualified as an institutional investor, in accordance with provisions set forth in Resolution SMV No. 021-2013-SMV-01 issued by Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (Superintendency of Capital Markets) of Peru, and as subsequently amended. No legal, financial, tax or any other kind of advice is hereby being provided.
The New Bond Offering prospectus supplement, and the Offer to Purchase have not been and will not be registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Offer to Purchase does not constitute an offering of securities in Singapore pursuant to the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the "SFA"). The New Bonds will not be offered or sold or cause that such New Bonds to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase and will not offer or sell such New Bonds or cause such New Bonds to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, and has not circulated or distributed, nor will it circulate or distribute, this prospectus supplement or any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of such New Bonds, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA) under Section 274 of the SFA, (ii) to a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA) pursuant to Section 275(1), or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 275, of the SFA, and (where applicable) Regulation 3 of the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018 of Singapore or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.
Where the New Bonds are subscribed or purchased in reliance on an exemption under Sections 274 or 275 of the SFA, the New Bonds shall not be sold within the period of six months from the date of the initial acquisition of the bonds, except to any of the following persons:
- an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA);
- a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA); or
- any person pursuant to an offer referred to in Section 275(1A) of the SFA, unless expressly specified otherwise in Section 276(7) of the SFA or Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018 of Singapore.
Where the New Bonds are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 of the SFA by a relevant person which is:
- a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA)) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or
- a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor, securities or securities-based derivatives contracts (each term as defined in Section 2(1) of the SFA) of that corporation or the beneficiaries' rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferred within six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the New Bonds pursuant to an offer made under Section 275 of the SFA except:
The prospectus supplement is not intended to constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or invest in the New Bonds described therein in Switzerland, except as permitted by law. The New Bonds may not be publicly offered, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act („FinSA") and will not be admitted to any trading venue (exchange or multilateral trading facility) in Switzerland.
Neither the prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Bonds constitutes a prospectus as such term is understood pursuant to the FinSA, and neither the prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Bonds may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.
Neither the communication of the Offer to Purchase nor any other offer material relating to the Offer to Purchase has been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the "FSMA"). The Offer to Purchase and the New Bond Offering prospectus supplement are only being distributed to and are only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom; (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the FSMA (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended, the "Order"); or (iii) high net worth entities and other persons to whom it may be lawfully communicated falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such other persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). Any investment or investment activity to which the Offer to Purchase relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on the Offer to Purchase or any of its contents. The New Bonds will only be available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire the bonds will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this prospectus supplement or any of its contents.
The New Bonds are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom ("UK"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("EUWA"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the FSMA and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Bonds or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the New Bonds or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
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President announces largest student loan forgiveness extension to date
Not everyone is happy, with critics saying the measures unfairly benefit certain Americans.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Joe Biden announcing an extension on student loan forgiveness and the help will also be the largest borrowers have received to date. However, critics are torn over if the money is enough and if the program should exist at all.
The student loan debt forgiveness program started at the height of the pandemic and was set to expire on August 31st. Under the President’s new extension, people who make less than $125,000 are eligible for $20,000 in forgiveness if they went to college with Pell grants. If they did not go to college with Pell grants, borrowers at that income level can receive $10,000 in student loan forgiveness.
The program also freezes payments through December 31st. The Department of Education is also set to propose a new program to allow people with undergraduate loans can cap repayment at 5% of their monthly income.
Read more details of the student loan forgiveness extension here from the White House
Read more on how to claim the relief here from the U.S. Dept of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is calling the announcement a final extension. They are warning everyone to be prepared to start payments again in January 2023. They’ll be announcing more details on how to claim relief in the weeks ahead.
The president’s program is also receiving criticism for not going far enough. In an opinion piece written prior to the announcement for CNN, top NAACP leaders Derrick Johnson and Wisdom Cole wrote “We are fed up. The NAACP has been calling for a minimum of $50,000 in student loan debt cancellation because our research indicates it is what is necessary to make a meaningful difference.”
The White House acknowledged in a statement “the student debt burden also falls disproportionately on Black borrowers. Twenty years after first enrolling in school, the typical Black borrower who started college in the 1995-96 school year still owed 95% of their original student debt.”
It said, however, it is working to advance racial equality by targeting relief to borrowers with the highest need and that “the Administration’s actions are likely to help narrow the racial wealth gap. Black students are more likely to have to borrow for school and more likely to take out larger loans. Black borrowers are twice as likely to have received Pell Grants compared to their white peers. Other borrowers of color are also more likely than their peers to receive Pell Grants. That is why an Urban Institute study found that debt forgiveness programs targeting those who received Pell Grants while in college will advance racial equity.”
Meanwhile, several Republicans also criticized the extension.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) called the help a “slap in the face.”
He said in part in a statement, “Washington Democrats have found yet another way to make inflation even worse, reward far-left activists, and achieve nothing for millions of working American families who can barely tread water. President Biden’s student loan socialism is a slap in the face to every family who sacrificed to save for college, every graduate who paid their debt, and every American who chose a certain career path or volunteered to serve in our Armed Forces in order to avoid taking on debt. This policy is astonishingly unfair. The median American with student loans already has a significantly higher income than the median American overall. Experts who studied similar past proposals found that the overwhelming benefit of student loan socialism flows to higher-earning Americans. Democrats specifically wrote this policy to make sure that people earning six figures would benefit.”
The White House said the forgiveness will help 20 million people and 90% of the help will go t those earning less than $75,000. It said no one in top 5% will earn relief. The President also claims the announcement will offset inflation, or could have a neutral impact.
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Which ‘Frozen’ dollhouse is best?
Dollhouses have long been a favorite toy. Today, you can purchase dollhouses in a wide variety of themes, with “Frozen” dollhouses being one of them. With an ice castle and a royal castle being main sets in the animated movies, it makes sense to make themed dollhouses, including our top choice, the Disney “Frozen” Pop Adventures Arendelle Castle Playset With Handle.
What to know before you buy a ‘Frozen’ dollhouse
Age recommendation
While dollhouses are beloved by children of all ages, it is important to purchase one that is age appropriate. Small and easily detachable dollhouse pieces pose choking risks for young children. Older children typically do not find dollhouses rated for younger children stimulating enough. Purchase a developmentally appropriate dollhouse for older children so they can fully express their creativity while playing.
Dollhouse sizes
There are a wide variety of “Frozen” dollhouse sizes on the market. Consider the size of the child’s play area when deciding what size dollhouse is best. If the child’s play area is tiny or lacking storage, it makes sense to choose a smaller, more compact “Frozen” dollhouse.
Movie settings
Elsa’s ice castle is one of the most popular movie settings recreated in a “Frozen”-themed dollhouse. However, retailers carry several different dollhouses in a variety of “Frozen” movie locations. Determine what “Frozen” movie setting the child would most enjoy to narrow down the search for the best dollhouse.
Dollhouses and Disney princesses
Part of the fun of playing with dollhouses is building a playland with other toys. “Frozen” dollhouse’s pair well with other Disney princess dollhouses on the market. If a child is interested in collecting Disney princess dollhouses, then stick to dollhouse brands that sell similar-sized dolls and play furniture. That way, the toys function well across a variety of similar themed Disney dollhouses.
What to look for in a quality ‘Frozen’ dollhouse
Durability
The top manufacturers of “Frozen” dollhouses have put a lot of thought into making their products durable. The most important factor in a strong dollhouse is the construction materials. Look for a dollhouse made of heavy-duty plastic.
Accessories
Several “Frozen” dollhouses come with furniture. If it doesn’t, you can purchase additional pieces. However, a good-quality dollhouse will come with several accessories and usually, a figure or two.
Dolls
No dollhouse is complete without dolls. Many “Frozen” dollhouses include dolls in the purchase price. However shoppers most likely will want to purchase additional dolls.
How much you can expect to spend on a ‘Frozen’ dollhouse
A “Frozen” dollhouse typically costs $20-$50 dollars depending on the size and number of accessories included.
‘Frozen’ dollhouse FAQ
How do you clean and maintain a “Frozen” dollhouse?
A. The majority of “Frozen” dollhouses are constructed primarily from plastic. Most manufacturers recommend wiping a plastic dollhouse with a damp rag. You also could use a vacuum attachment on the dollhouse. A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works wonders for stain removal on a plastic dollhouse. Salt, baking soda, vinegar and lemon are other nontoxic options effective in removing stains from plastic.
Are all ‘Frozen’ dollhouses portable?
A. Some “Frozen” dollhouses are more portable than others. Anyone shopping for a “Frozen” dollhouse that is easy to carry and move around should look into these three dollhouse styles: fold-and-go, suitcase and travel size.
What’s the best ‘Frozen’ dollhouse to buy?
Top ‘Frozen’ dollhouse
Disney “Frozen” Pop Adventures Arendelle Castle Playset With Handle
What you need to know: A pop-up adventure “Frozen” playset for children ages 3 and up, it includes Elsa and Anna figurines and play furniture.
What you’ll love: The soft plastic playset is easily opened and collapsible for storage after playtime is over.
What you should consider: The plastic figurines can break if folded.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘Frozen’ dollhouse for the money
What you need to know: This dollhouse is designed to look like Elsa’s ice palace, and has two floors and comes with 20 play accessories.
What you’ll love: A portable ice castle, you can store the accessories inside.
What you should consider: An Olaf doll is included, but Elsa and Anna dolls are sold separately.
Where to buy: Macy’s
Worth checking out
Disney’s “Frozen 2” Fold-and-Go Arendelle Castle
What you need to know: This dollhouse for ages 3 and up features two stories.
What you’ll love: All accessories that come with the dollhouse can fit inside when it is folded. It is portable.
What you should consider: Dolls are sold separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures lower Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May fell 12.50 cents at $6.7725 a bushel; May corn lost 13.25 cents at $6.4525 a bushel; May oats was off 11.75 cents at $3.3675 a bushel; while May soybeans declined 29.25 cents at 14.9550 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Apr. live cattle gained 2.70 cents at $1.7067 a pound; Apr. feeder cattle rose 2.20 cents at $2.0020 a pound; Apr. lean hogs was up .17 cent at $.7367 a pound. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/grains-lower-livestock-higher-17882367.php | 2023-04-06 16:47:32 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/grains-lower-livestock-higher-17882367.php |
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ready to retire after an illustrious career in which she won an Olympic gold medal, two World Cups and never shied away from using her platform to spotlight social issues.
Rapinoe, 38, announced Saturday her fourth World Cup will be her last and she’ll officially retire with the OL Reign at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season.
Rapinoe and the U.S. team are aiming for a third consecutive title when the Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. plays Wales in a final tune-up match Sunday in California before leaving for the World Cup.
“I’m just really grateful to be able to do it in this way,” Rapinoe said in San Jose, California, ahead of the match. “I understand that it is incredibly rare for athletes of any stature to be able to go out in their own way, on their own terms, at the time that they want, in a way that feels really peaceful and settled for them.
“So just wanted to do it now and honestly kind of get it out of the way before we go down to New Zealand so we can focus on the task at hand, which is winning another World Cup.”
At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals over the course of the tournament, including a penalty in a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final. She also finished with three assists and claimed the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for the best overall player. Rapinoe also took home the Ballon d’Or and the Best FIFA Women’s Player awards — the game’s top individual honors — for her play in 2019.
Rapinoe is tied with Abby Wambach for third all-time in assists for the U.S. Women’s National Team and is one of only seven players in team history with more than 50 career goals and assists. She first played for the U.S. senior team in 2006.
Rapinoe has played her entire 11-year NWSL career for the Reign. She has scored the sixth most goals in league history with 48.
An outspoken advocate for equal pay in women’s soccer and supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, President Joe Biden last year awarded Rapinoe the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Rapinoe was the first white athlete and first female to kneel during the national anthem in solidarity with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, according to U.S. Soccer.
She is engaged to be married to women’s basketball icon Sue Bird.
“I don’t even think there are words to say what she’s meant to the growth of soccer in this country, and not just this country, worldwide,” U.S. forward Sophia Smith said. “She is a legend. … So it is a really sad and bittersweet time. But I’m excited to be able to go on this last journey with her in the World Cup and see all the great things that she does after her career.”
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Installing an elevator doesn't normally involve a 2,000-year plunge into an ancient city's history. But in Jerusalem, even seemingly simple construction projects can lead to archaeological endeavors.
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have made numerous discoveries, including an ornate first-century villa with its own ritual bath, after a project began to increase access for disabled people to Jerusalem's Western Wall.
The villa, located footsteps from where the biblical Jewish Temples stood, was uncovered during several years of salvage excavations in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's historic Old City. Archaeologists perform salvage excavations to make a scientific study of ancient artifacts and buildings before they are removed to make way for modern construction.
Jerusalem's Western Wall is the holiest site where Jews can pray and millions of worshipers and tourists visit it each year. But to get to the site from the adjacent Jewish Quarter, visitors typically have to descend 142 steps, or take a long detour around the city walls to one of the nearby gates.
In 2017, the Jewish Quarter Reconstruction and Development Company got the green light to begin construction of two elevators to let visitors make the 26-meter (85-foot) descent with greater ease. The location was a narrow sliver of largely undeveloped slope abutting the existing staircase on the eastern edge of the Jewish Quarter.
“The Western Wall is not a privilege, it's elemental for a Jew or for any person from around the world who wants to come to this holy place,” said Herzl Ben Ari, CEO of the development group. “We have to enable it for everybody.”
However, like modern development projects in other ancient cities, such as Istanbul, Rome, Athens and Thessaloniki, archaeological finds slowed progress to a crawl.
“This plot of land where the elevator is going to be built remained undisturbed, giving us the great opportunity of digging through all the strata, all the layers of ancient Jerusalem,” said Michal Haber, an archaeologist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Five years into the undertaking, the archaeological work is nearing completion, but the elevators are only expected to be brought online in 2025.
During their dig, the archaeologists carefully peeled back successive layers of construction and debris that had accumulated over two millennia, over 9 meters (30 feet) in total. Historical waypoints included Ottoman pipes built into a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied Jerusalem with water from springs near Bethlehem; early Islamic oil lamps; bricks stamped with the name of the 10th Legion, the Roman army that besieged, destroyed and was afterwards encamped in Jerusalem two millennia ago; and the remains of the Judean villa from the final days before the ancient Jewish Temple’s destruction in the year 70.
Archaeologist Oren Gutfeld said they were surprised to uncover traces from Jerusalem’s reconstruction as the Roman city of Aelia Capitolina in the 2nd century.
Fragments of frescoes and intricate mosaics from the villa indicated the wealth of the home’s occupants. But upon reaching bedrock, Gutfeld and Haber’s team made one last find: a private Jewish ritual bath hewn into the limestone mountainside and vaulted with enormous dressed stones.
Haber said the most significant thing about the bath, known as a mikveh, was its location overlooking the Temple esplanade.
“We are in the wealthy neighborhood of the city on the eve of its destruction,” she said.
While the elevator project is less contentious, development or archaeology excavations in Jerusalem, a city is holy to three faiths, often take on a political dimension. The Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their hoped-for state and Israel views the entire city and its eternal, undivided capital.
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Iteration X empowers teams to iterate faster and more efficiently on their products, Funding Round Led by Connect Ventures
PARIS, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iteration X, which allows teams to collaborate and iterate directly on their live products and websites, today announced it had raised $4.7 million in seed funding.
The round was led by Connect Ventures, which has previously invested in companies like Typeform and Truelayer, alongside La Famiglia, Diaspora Ventures and various angels that include Jonathan Anguelov (Co-founder, Aircall), Nicolas Dessaigne (Co-founder, Algolia and Group Partner, YC), Thibaud Elziere (Founder & CEO, eFounders/Folk), Tony Jamous (Founder & CEO, Oyster), Jeremy Le Van (Co-founder, Sunrise), David Okuniev (Co-founder, Typeform) and Peder Stahe (CPO at Kry and previously CPO at iZettle).
Co-Founders Mehdi Djabri, Aymeric Sans and Flora Michalon started building Iteration X in early 2021 after working together at several startups in San Francisco and Paris. The product-centric team was frustrated with the iteration process once products were live, so they developed Iteration X to solve inefficiencies and technical hurdles associated with building web products.
"Teams are wasting considerable time capturing and fixing issues on their web products and going back-and-forth with their teammates, sending screenshots, emails, messages and videos. This becomes increasingly painful as products grow and teams increase in size or when agencies are working with multiple clients" said Mehdi Djabri, CEO and Co-Founder of Iteration X.
Iteration X allows teams to collaborate directly on their live products and websites without switching context. This empowers non-technical teams to capture issues with their full context, as well as annotate and propose new solutions directly on the page without having to switch tools.
"Iteration X has allowed us to collaborate with more than fifty employees on the redesign of our website and save 30% of our time. The contextual aspect and the ease of capturing issues and exchanging ideas means it is much more effective than anything I've seen before" said Charlotte Graff, Studio Manager at Aircall.
PMs, designers, developers and marketers save time and increase productivity through a more natural and actionable approach than the standard screenshots, videos and tasks and the platform also integrates with several existing tools and workflows such as JIRA, Slack, Notion and Asana.
"We love design-led companies and Iteration X is a powerful innovation in product and web design'' said Pietro Bezza, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Connect Ventures. "Iteration X fits well into our 'in-context collaboration' thesis. That is, fixing a broken workflow across multi-functional teams through a product that augments on point, contextual collaboration. Mehdi has a compelling vision of the future of digital design and how to improve product development better and faster. We're thrilled to partner with him and with the Iteration X team in their journey" he added.
To learn more about Iteration X, visit: https://www.iterationx.com/
About Iteration X
Iteration X allows design, development and marketing teams to capture and share issues and collaborate on them directly in-context on live digital products. Where previously these teams would rely on endless and hard to track screenshots, annotations, videos and task lists, now they can share in seconds with 1 click.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices rose across the nation and in New Jersey, but analysts say they expect pump prices to level off in coming days and weeks.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.85, up eight cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.45 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
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Southwest flow across Idaho provided a mild day but there was plenty of cloud cover ahead of a low pressure system moving into the Pacific Northwest. Ahead of the storm system, a cold front is making its way into eastern Oregon and will slowly track through Idaho during the overnight and early hours of Sunday.
Showers and gusty winds (gusts up to 30 MPH) will accompany the frontal passage tonight. As expected, the greatest shower coverage will be in the Central Mountains. Showers will linger into Sunday morning in the Treasure Valley, but quickly clearing out for a pleasant but much cooler Father's day afternoon. It will end up being mostly sunny by lunchtime.
Unfortunately that won't be the case for the Magic Valley, clouds and showers hang around through most of the day. As the low pressure moves inland into Oregon and Washington, it will continue to provide the chance for showers, especially in the mountains, for most of the upcoming week. Temperatures will also run 10-20 degrees below average through Wednesday.
Highs will generally be in the 60s in lower elevations, 50s in higher elevations. For many locations, this is the coolest airmass since mid-May. There is even the chance of accumulating snow above 7000 feet. | https://www.kivitv.com/weather/clouds-and-showers-in-the-morning-giving-way-to-a-pleasant-fathers-day-for-the-afternoon-and-evening | 2023-06-18 04:24:32 | 0 | https://www.kivitv.com/weather/clouds-and-showers-in-the-morning-giving-way-to-a-pleasant-fathers-day-for-the-afternoon-and-evening |
The better-burger concept's flexible footprint model has led to the opening of 10 locations to-date this year plus an anticipated 30 Gopuff locations by year end
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BurgerFi, one of the nation's leading fast-casual "better burger" dining concepts, today announced its expansion up the Eastern Seaboard. The brand has opened 10 restaurant locations over the past 10 months and has opened its 15th Gopuff ghost kitchen location.
The new locations come during a period of growth for the award-winning burger chain. Seven of these new restaurants are franchisee-owned, which speaks to the benefit of having a flexible footprint, high-quality ingredients, and a special focus on the overall guest experience. Additionally, the anticipated opening of BurgerFi ghost kitchens in 30 Gopuff fulfillment centers across the country this year aims to address customers' continuous demand for takeout and delivery options.
"We are deeply committed to expanding our footprint across the nation so we can bring our unrivaled all-natural burgers to customers everywhere," says Ophir Sternberg, executive chairman at BurgerFi International, Inc. "This impressive milestone wouldn't have been possible without the support of our loyal franchisees and our partners at Gopuff."
"There is a growing desire for fresh, all-natural burgers and food offerings in the U.S.," says Matt Falcone, Managing Principal NDM Hospitality. "We are extremely proud to have partnered with a brand as reputable as BurgerFi. Our stores have seen success in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, and we look forward to continued expansion in the future."
The new restaurants opened include Philadelphia, PA; Indian Land, SC; Tampa, FL; Gaithersburg, MD; Lakewood Ranch, FL; Miramar, FL; Cherry Hill, NJ; Buffalo, NY; Jacksonville, FL and Condado, Puerto Rico. The remaining projected openings for this year currently are scheduled to open in Wellington, FL, Orlando, FL and Miami Lakes, FL.
The company is also strengthening its presence in airports. It is currently operating in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Jacksonville International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. This strategy allows the company to tap into an audience that values convenience without sacrificing quality. Projected airport openings in 2023 include another location in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, as well as Newark International Airport.
Earlier this year, BurgerFi entered into a license agreement with Gopuff, the go-to platform for immediate delivery of customers' everyday needs, to expand the delivery of BurgerFi items in up to 30 markets nationwide by the end of 2022, following a successful pilot program in Tallahassee, FL. BurgerFi's All-Natural Burgers and Fries are currently available through the Gopuff platform in key cities, including Tallahassee, Miami, Tempe, Phoenix, and New York.
For more information about BurgerFi or to find the nearest location, visit www.burgerfi.com and download the new BurgerFi app for free fries on your first order.
Established in 2011, BurgerFi is a leading multi-brand restaurant company that develops, markets, and acquires fast-casual and premium-casual dining restaurant concepts around the world, including corporate-owned stores and franchises. BurgerFi is among the nation's leading better burger concepts with 122 BurgerFi restaurants (97 franchised and 25 corporate-owned). As of June 30, 2022, BurgerFi is the owner and franchisor of the two following brands with a combined 183 locations.
BurgerFi. BurgerFi is chef-founded and committed to serving fresh, all-natural and quality food at all locations, online and via first-party and third-party deliveries. BurgerFi uses 100% American Angus Beef with no steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals, or additives. BurgerFi's menu also includes high quality wagyu beef, antibiotic and cage-free chicken offerings, fresh, hand-cut sides, and custard shakes and concretes. BurgerFi was named "Best Fast Casual Restaurant" in USA Today's 10Best 2022 Readers Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, QSR Magazine's Breakout Brand of 2020, Fast Casual's 2021 #1 Brand of the Year and included in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies List. In 2021, Consumer Report's Chain Reaction Report praised BurgerFi for serving "no antibiotic beef" across all its restaurants, and Consumer Reports awarded BurgerFi an "A-Grade Angus Beef" rating for the third consecutive year. To learn more about BurgerFi or to find a full list of locations, please visit www.burgerfi.com. Download the BurgerFi App on iOS or Android devices for rewards and 'Like' or follow @BurgerFi on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. BurgerFi® is a Registered Trademark of BurgerFi IP, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BurgerFi.
Anthony's. Anthony's was acquired by BurgerFi on November 3, 2021 and is a premium pizza and wing brand that operates 61 corporate-owned casual restaurant locations, as of June 30, 2022. Known for serving fresh, never frozen and quality ingredients, Anthony's is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven with menu offerings including "well-done" pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. Anthony's was named "The Best Pizza Chain in America" by USA Today's Great American Bites and "Top 3 Best Major Pizza Chain" by Mashed in 2021. To learn more about Anthony's, please visit www.acfp.com.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to BurgerFi's estimates of its future business outlook, prospects or financial results, BurgerFi remaining on track to deliver on its business targets for the fiscal year, and store opening plans. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and those discussed in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to BurgerFi or persons acting on BurgerFi's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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TRACY, Calif. — The Tracy Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning.
According to a news release, it happened just after 1 a.m. in the 900 block of Peerless Court. Officers arrived and found the victim, who died from his injuries at the scene.
Police say the shooting appears to be isolated and there is no public threat.
Detectives are now collecting video footage from nearby homes and are looking for witnesses who can help identify the suspect.
Anyone with information or video can call Det. Brian Azevedo at 209-831-6534 or Det. Leticia Infante at 209-831-6561.
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Yellowstone says foot in hot spring linked to July 31 death
Published: Aug. 19, 2022 at 12:26 PM EDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Officials in Yellowstone National Park say part of a foot found in a hot spring in the southern part of the park earlier this week is believed to be linked to a July 31 death.
Park officials don’t believe foul play was involved.
The park reported that an employee found part of a human foot in a shoe floating in Abyss Pool on Tuesday.
News of that discovery led a man from Maryland to come forward and report that he and his family had spotted a shoe, floating sole up, in the hot spring on Aug. 11.
Abyss Pool is a 53-foot-deep hot spring west of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — A bill that would ban the purchase of West Virginia natural resources, farmland and property by citizens of the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, and others on the State Department’s Countries of Concern list during tax sales has passed in the State Senate.
The bill passed in the Senate unanimously and will now head to the House of Delegates.
It was introduced at the request of State Auditor JB McCuskey.
Today, the West Virginia Senate took a bold and unanimous step to protect West Virginia. This bill, which we have worked closely on with the Department of Agriculture and Commissioner Kent Leonhardt, will ensure our farmland and mineral interests are not purchased through our tax sale by countries like Russia, China and Saudi Arabia, who want to do us harm. Now, I’m optimistic that the House will follow the Senate’s lead to quickly pass this important piece of legislation to send a strong message to these countries of concern that they are not welcome in West Virginia.
State Auditor JB McCuskey
The bill would require potential bidders to register with the State Auditor’s office in advance. The Auditor’s office would have the power to deregister or refuse to register a potential bidder who:
- Has failed to make a payment owed at a prior auction held pursuant to this section.
- At the time of registration is delinquent in the payment of real property taxes to any county in this state.
- At the time of registration is subject to legal proceedings in any county or municipality that are related to code enforcement violations regarding real property owned by him or her.
- Within the preceding five years prior to the auction, has failed to comply with a valid raze or repair order (or any other similar order) issued by a county or municipality. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-senate-passes-bill-limiting-foreign-land-purchases/ | 2023-02-22 01:54:31 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-senate-passes-bill-limiting-foreign-land-purchases/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – After a chilly start to the day, temperatures only climb into the mid-upper 60s this afternoon. That’s more than 10 degrees below average.
A few thin clouds stretch across the sky during the day, so we’ll get filtered sunshine at times. The rain chance is just 10%.
We drop back into the upper 40s to low 50s overnight. It will be slightly warmer Saturday with highs in the low 70s. A few more clouds develop on Saturday, but the rain chance remains low at 20%.
That rain chance increases to 50% for Sunday. The extra clouds and off and on showers help hold highs back in the 60s, so it’ll feel cool.
The warm air returns next week with highs in the mid to upper 70s. A few showers remain in the forecast most of next week. The highest rain chance is Tuesday at 60%. Right now, Thanksgiving looks drier with just a 20% rain chance and highs in the upper 70s.
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- TZIELD is the first disease-modifying therapy in T1D, a life-threatening autoimmune disease
- In a clinical trial, in Stage 2 T1D patients, TZIELD delayed the median onset of Stage 3 T1D by 25 months, or approximately 2 years, compared to placebo
- Stage 3 T1D is associated with significant health risks, including diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life threatening
- Patients who progress to Stage 3 T1D eventually require insulin injections for life
- Investor Conference call at 8:00am ET tomorrow
RED BANK, N.J., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) (the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to intercepting and preventing immune-mediated diseases, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Biologics License Application (BLA) for TZIELD (teplizumab-mzwv), an anti-CD3-directed antibody, for intravenous use, as the first and only immunomodulatory treatment to delay the onset of Stage 3 T1D in adult and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with stage 2 T1D. The most common adverse reactions (>10%) that occurred during treatment and through 28 days after the last study drug administration from the TN-10 study were lymphopenia (73% TZIELD, 6% Placebo), rash (TZIELD 36%, Placebo 0%), leukopenia (TZIELD 21%, Placebo 0%) and headache (TZIELD 11%, Placebo 6%).
"This is a historic occasion for the T1D community and a paradigm shifting breakthrough for individuals aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D who now have a therapy approved by the FDA to delay the onset of Stage 3 disease. It cannot be emphasized enough how precious a delay in the onset of Stage 3 T1D can be from a patient and family perspective; more time to live without and, when necessary, prepare for the burdens, complications and risks associated with Stage 3 disease" noted Ashleigh Palmer, Co-Founder and CEO of Provention Bio. "We would especially like to acknowledge and thank all the researchers, scientists, developers, and investigators, especially TrialNet and NIDDK; all the clinical trial participants and their families; the FDA and its reviewers; and JDRF and other patient advocacy groups and champions who have, over more than two decades, tirelessly and selflessly contributed to the development and approval of this first and only therapy to address the underlying autoimmunity of T1D, thereby fundamentally changing the course of the disease rather than just treating its symptoms."
"The progression of T1D can be particularly onerous; patients who progress from Stage 2 to Stage 3 T1D can develop diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life threatening and is experienced by up to 50% of Stage 3 patients at the time of presentation. The onset of Stage 3 T1D is a life-changing moment - once insulin-producing cells are no longer capable of maintaining normal glycemic control, this irreversible condition can lead to the need, in just one year, for a patient, 1,460 finger sticks to check blood glucose levels, around 1,100 insulin injections, and experiencing an average of 127 episodes of hypoglycemia. These complications can cause stress, fear, and anxiety in patients as they work to manage their T1D diagnosis and provide perspective on the meaning of a delay in the onset of Stage 3 T1D." notes Dr. Eleanor Ramos, Chief Medical Officer at Provention Bio. "As described in the approved label, TZIELD binds to CD3 (a cell surface antigen present on T lymphocytes) and its mechanism is believed to involve partial agonistic signaling and deactivation of pancreatic beta cell autoreactive T lymphocytes. TZIELD leads to an increase in the proportion of regulatory T cells and exhausted CD8+ T cells in peripheral blood."
In October 2022 the company announced a co-promotion agreement for the U.S. launch of TZIELD for delay in onset of clinical T1D in at-risk individuals with Sanofi. Olivier Bogillot, Head of U.S. General Medicines, Sanofi, stated, "This approval is a profound and long-awaited victory for the diabetes community. We applaud Provention Bio for its unwavering determination to bring the first ever disease-modifying therapy for T1D to patients. We look forward to leveraging Sanofi's established infrastructure and expertise in endocrinology to deliver for individuals in need across the U.S."
Provention Bio has launched COMPASS, a patient support program with a staff of dedicated personnel available to answer questions and help navigate coverage, reimbursement and access for patients that are prescribed TZIELD. Provention Bio offers financial assistance options (e.g. copay assistance) to eligible patients for out-of-pocket costs. Patients are encouraged to speak to their healthcare providers to find out whether TZIELD is appropriate for them, and patients who have been prescribed TZIELD and their healthcare providers can call 1-844-778-2246, Monday through Friday from 8AM-8PM EST or email a COMPASS Navigator at COMPASS@proventionbio.com.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Provention Bio will discuss this business update via a conference call tomorrow at 8:00 am ET. To access the call, please dial 1-888-347-7861 (domestic) or 1-412-902-4247 (international) ten minutes prior to the start time and ask to be connected to the "Provention Bio Call." An audio webcast will also be available on the "Events and Webcasts" page of the Investors section of the Company's website, www.proventionbio.com. An archived webcast will be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the conference call.
The Unmet Need in T1D
Over 1.8 million Americans have T1D, an autoimmune disease caused by the destruction of beta cells. Diagnosis of T1D usually occurs in children and young adults, but it can happen at any age after symptoms appear when a person cannot make enough insulin. However, T1D starts in the body long before any symptoms appear and can be detected at this pre-symptomatic stage through a blood test. The psychological impact of T1D is hard to quantify, but a diagnosis is life-altering, and regular monitoring and maintenance can be extremely stressful. T1D typically takes more than a decade off a person's life, and life expectancy is reduced by 16 years on average for people diagnosed before the age of 10. Insulin therapy and glucose monitoring are currently the standard of care for treating clinical-stage, or Stage 3 T1D, and are necessary to keep T1D patients alive. The constant monitoring and administration of insulin represents a significant life-long burden for patients.
About TZIELD®
TZIELD (teplizumab-mzwv) is a CD3-directed antibody indicated to delay the onset of Stage 3 T1D in adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D. TZIELD injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, clear and colorless solution in a 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL) single-dose vial for intravenous use. TZIELD should be administered by intravenous infusion (over a minimum of 30 minutes) once daily for 14 days. Please see full prescribing information for the dosing schedule.
If a patient needs help paying for TZIELD, Provention Bio's Patient Assistance Program may be able to help. While co-pay amounts vary based on individual coverage, with the Provention Bio Copay Program, commercially or privately insured individuals enrolled in COMPASS may pay as little as $0 for TZIELD. If a patient qualifies, their COMPASS Navigator can help enroll them into the program so they may be able to lower their out-of-pocket costs. Interested patients and healthcare providers can contact COMPASS for questions about our available assistance programs at COMPASS@proventionbio.com and 1-844-778-2246, Monday through Friday from 8AM-8PM EST.
- Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS): CRS occurred in TZIELD-treated patients during the treatment period and through 28 days after the last drug administration. Prior to TZIELD treatment, premedicate with antipyretics, antihistamines and/or antiemetics, and treat similarly if symptoms occur during treatment. If severe CRS develops, consider pausing dosing for 1 day to 2 days and administering the remaining doses to complete the full 14-day course on consecutive days; or discontinue treatment. Monitor liver enzymes during treatment. Discontinue TZIELD treatment in patients who develop elevated alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase more than 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) or bilirubin more than 3 times ULN.
- Serious Infections: Use of TZIELD is not recommended in patients with active serious infection or chronic infection other than localized skin infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection during and after TZIELD administration. If serious infection develops, treat appropriately, and discontinue TZIELD.
- Lymphopenia: In clinical trials, lymphopenia occurred in 78% of TZIELD-treated patients. For most patients, lymphocyte levels began to recover after the fifth day of treatment and returned to pretreatment values within two weeks after treatment completion and without dose interruption. Monitor white blood cell counts during the treatment period. If prolonged severe lymphopenia develops (<500 cells per mcL lasting 1 week or longer), discontinue TZIELD.
- Hypersensitivity Reactions: Acute hypersensitivity reactions including serum sickness, angioedema, urticaria, rash, vomiting and bronchospasm occurred in TZIELD-treated patients. If severe hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue TZIELD and treat promptly.
- Vaccinations: The safety of immunization with live-attenuated (live) vaccines in TZIELD-treated patients has not been studied. TZIELD may interfere with immune response to vaccination and decrease vaccine efficacy. Administer all age-appropriate vaccinations prior to starting TZIELD.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Most common adverse reactions (>10%) were lymphopenia, rash, leukopenia, and headache.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088 or contact Provention Bio at 1-844-778-2246.
- Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm.
- Lactation: A lactating woman may consider pumping and discarding breast milk during and for 20 days after TZIELD administration.
Please see accompanying Prescribing Information.
TN-10 Study
TZIELD was investigated in the TN-10 Study, a pivotal randomized, double-blind, event driven, placebo controlled clinical trial which evaluated TZIELD for the delay of T1D (Stage 3, or clinical T1D) in Stage 2 T1D patients, defined by the presence of two or more T1D-related autoantibodies and dysglycemia. Seventy-six patients (TZIELD N=44, placebo N=32) were enrolled ages 8 to 49, with 72% under the age of 18, and randomized to receive a single 14-day course of either teplizumab or placebo by IV infusion. The primary efficacy endpoint in this study was the time from randomization to development of Stage 3 T1D diagnosis.
In Study TN-10, Stage 3 T1D was diagnosed in 20 (45%) of the TZIELD-treated patients and in 23 (72%) of the placebo-treated patients. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the time to Stage 3 T1D diagnosis, stratified by age and oral glucose tolerance test status at randomization. The median time from randomization to Stage 3 T1D diagnosis was 50 months in the TZIELD group and 25 months in the placebo group, for a difference of 25 months. With a median follow-up time of 51 months, therapy with TZIELD resulted in a statistically significant delay in the development of Stage 3 T1D, hazard ratio 0.41 (95% CI: 0.22 to 0.78; p=0.0066).
The most common adverse reactions (>10%) that occurred during treatment and through 28 days after the last study drug administration from the TN-10 study were lymphopenia (73% TZIELD, 6% Placebo), rash (TZIELD 36%, Placebo 0%), leukopenia (TZIELD 21%, Placebo 0%) and headache (TZIELD 11%, Placebo 6%).
About Sanofi US Co-Promotion
In October 2022, Provention entered into a co-promotion agreement with Sanofi U.S. for the launch of TZIELD. Under the terms of the agreement, Sanofi will commit commercial resources in the United States, including diabetes field specialists, account directors, field-based reimbursement, and medical science liaisons to expand the number of key healthcare professionals reached in the United States. In exchange, Provention will reimburse field force-related expenses that Sanofi will incur in connection with commercializing teplizumab under the agreement.
Provention retains all rights to TZIELD and maintains responsibility for the commercialization strategy.
About Provention Bio, Inc.
Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the development of investigational therapies that may intercept and prevent debilitating and life-threatening immune-mediated diseases. The Company's pipeline includes clinical-stage product candidates that have demonstrated in pre-clinical or clinical studies proof-of-mechanism and/or proof-of-concept in autoimmune diseases, including T1D, celiac disease and lupus. Visit www.ProventionBio.com for more information and follow us on Twitter: @ProventionBio.
Internet Posting of Information
Provention Bio, Inc. uses its website, www.proventionbio.com, as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation F.D. Such disclosures will be included on the Company's website in the "News" section. Accordingly, investors should monitor this portion of the Company's website, in addition to following its press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, including but not limited to, statements relating to the unmet need in T1D, the safety and efficacy of and the ability for TZIELD to address the unmet need for its approved indication, plans to bring TZIELD to patients and related commercialization plans with Sanofi. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may" and "potential," among others. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, failure to maintain FDA approval for TZIELD; the planned commercial launch in the US for TZIELD may not be successful in part or at all for various reasons including the actual market size and drug supply needed may not be consistent with the company's expectations and its executed commercial readiness plans; the degree to which TZIELD is accepted by patients and prescribed by physicians; the efficiency of our manufacturing, sales, distribution and specialty pharmacy network in getting TZIELD to the market and future economic, competitive, reimbursement and regulatory conditions that could negatively impact the commercial launch of TZIELD; the post-marketing commitment studies for TZIELD may not yield data consistent with prior results; we may not be able to execute on our business plans including meeting our expected or planned regulatory milestones and timelines, clinical development plans and successfully bringing our product candidates to market, for various reasons, including factors outside of the Company's control, such as possible limitations of Company financial and other resources, competition, manufacturing limitations that may not be anticipated or resolved for in a timely manner or at all, and regulatory, court or agency decisions, such as decisions by the United States Patent and Trademark Office with respect to patents that cover our product candidates, the potential for noncompliance with FDA regulations; the potential impacts of COVID-19 on our business and financial results; changes in law, regulations, or interpretations and enforcement of regulatory guidance; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; competition and the risks listed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of new products. Provention does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.
Investor Contacts:
Thierry Chauche, Chief Financial Officer
tchauche@proventionbio.com
Brendan Strong
Argot Partners
Proventionbio@argotpartners.com
212-600-1902
Media Contact:
Kaelan Hollon, VP of Communications
khollon@proventionbio.com
202-421-4921
Provention Bio and the Provention Bio logo are registered Trademarks of Provention Bio, Inc. TZIELD and Provention Bio COMPASS are trademarks of Provention Bio, Inc.
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NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Jameer Nelson Jr. scored 30 points to power Delaware to a 75-64 victory over Siena on Sunday.
Nelson had four steals for the Fightin' Blue Hens (6-4). Jyare Davis added 19 points, five rebounds and three steals. Ebby Asamoah scored10.
The Saints (5-5) were led by Jayce Johnson with 21 points and six rebounds. Siena also got 17 points, seven rebounds and three blocks from Jackson Stormo. Andrew Platek also recorded 12 points.
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The Myers-Briggs Company shares research on Introverts' most used conflict-handling modes for World Introvert Day
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Introvert Day (Jan. 2, 2023), The Myers-Briggs Company has shared new data from over 50,000 respondents about how Introverts manage conflict.
"It's widely established that those with preferences for Introversion and Extraversion will differ in their typical behavior, and these differences also extend to each preferences' approach to conflict," said Alex Eggington, Consultant at The Myers-Briggs Company.
Based on the TKI® framework, there are five conflict-handling modes people use: avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, competing, and compromising. No mode is better or worse than another – each has a place and time. For World Introvert Day, the company took a closer look at the TKI data for those with Introverted preferences and a clear pattern emerged.
Across the eight Introverted types from the MBTI® assessment, the avoiding mode was the highest scoring mode for those with ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, and INTP preferences. For INFJ, INTJ, and INFP types, the avoiding mode was second highest.
Overall, Introverted types were nearly three times more likely than Extraverted types to have avoiding as one of their top two conflict modes.
And part of this difference may be explained physiologically.
"When it comes to conflict, Extraverts may tend to seek out interaction and even benefit from engaging in an argument; whereas for Introverts this could lead to overstimulation," said Eggington in this recent article.
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 4th, Hisense unveiled ULED X at Hisense CES 2023 Press Conference, a milestone in LCD TV technology for Hisense. ULED X represents a significant advancement in LCD television technology that offers the best ever picture quality in every frame and a realistic viewing experience with top-notch technologies including Mini-LED X, 5000+ Local Dimming Zones, 2500 nits peak brightness and Dynamic X-Display.
ULED X Improves Viewing experience
Since the introduction of the first ULED TV ten years ago, Hisense has been continually updating its ULED technologies to enhance the LCD TV viewing experience, and finally, at Hisense CES 2023 Press Conference, Hisense has successfully unveiled ULED X. The new 110 ULED X was recognized as a CES Innovation Award Honoree this year.
According to Stephen Yao, Assistant General Manager of Hisense USA, ULED X combines an impressive lineup of TV technologies, incredible processing power, and more precise control over the picture through active intelligent backlight control, pushing the display capability to its limits. Reportedly, ULED X can achieve three times the environmental contrast of conventional OLED TV, and two times the dynamic range of OLED TV.
Furthermore, ULED X can provide a brighter picture, deeper contrast, wider viewing angle, and ultra-low reflection ratios to deliver one of the best entertainment experiences available today. For instance, with ULED X, Hisense TVs can achieve a peak brightness of 2,500 nits and a contrast ratio of 150,000:1, which is believed to redefine consumers' perception of "contrast". Another crucial factor in ensuring the superior performance of the ULED X is the Hi-View Engine X, which controls over 20,000 Mini LEDs and more than 5,000 local dimming zones. In addition to its outstanding cinematic picture experience, ULED X also has a 30% wider viewing angle, and the addition of an ultra-low reflection panel ensures that everyone in the room can enjoy the same crisp picture quality no matter where they sit.
"We strived to make ULED X unlike any other LCD TV experience, and are proud of our achievement," said Stephen Yao. Looking ahead, Hisense will step up their effort to upgrade its technology in LED/LCD TVs and continue to bring more superior products which can deliver premium viewing experience to global customers.
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Teen spends years working to make hygiene products more accessible
PIGGOTT, Ark. (KAIT) - A Piggott girl worked for years to bring a resource she said is needed in her community.
Jacquline Clark is a Girl Scout who took on the task to create a project that helps every girl feel confident as they grow up.
Sitting on the corner of South Second Avenue and West Court Street in Piggott sit two lockers.
At first glance, they may look abandoned, but when you open the lockers you can find hygiene essentials like liners and baby wipes.
“While you’re driving by it does just look like a locker, but if you actually take the time to come and stop by and look and open it up you’ll actually see it is something you can grab and donate,” Clark said.
She wanted to bring something to her community that she felt was needed for everyone, but especially girls her age.
“Whenever you are in your teenage years and it is that time and you’re just starting and you don’t want to tell your mom and you’re around Piggott and you don’t want to go to the store or anything,” Clark said. “This is extremely helpful because you can just go get what you need.”
She said sometimes, it’s hard to find certain items in Piggott so this makes items easier to find those items.
“I saw that there was a need in the community for stuff to be more accessible, because in the stores sometime you can’t find what you are needing especially here in Piggott,” Clark said. “While it’s here it is easier to come to get.”
It took three years to bring this hygiene locker to Piggott and 50 hours of work recently.
“And then getting it here and putting everything here, it was not easy,” she said.
Clark said knowing it would help someone that she may call a neighbor pushed her to the finish line when obstacles got in the way.
“The prices of wood got too high and we had a little issue in that area so we had to find something else, luckily one of our good friends donated this locker,” she said.
The lockers have been stocked and ready for the community for a few weeks.
Clark said the response has been great and the lockers are doing well in the community so far, but anyone can donate whenever they want.
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(The Hill) — Child poverty in the United States fell by 46 percent in 2021, a record low achieved largely by expanding the child tax credit, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The data shows 5.2 percent of children were in poverty in 2021, down significantly from the 9.2 percent of impoverished children the previous year.
The figures reflect an alternate scale developed by the bureau, known as the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), that accounts for noncash benefits like housing subsidies, tax credits and federal nutrition assistance.
Child poverty under the census bureau’s official measure declined by only 0.7 percentage points, but the bureau says the scale reflects a limited analysis solely based on pretax cash income.
The bureau attributed much of the decline to the expanded child tax credit, which Democrats through the American Rescue Plan increased from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under the age of 6 and to $3,000 for children between ages 6 and 17.
Census officials estimate the tax credit lifted 5.3 million people out of poverty in 2021, including 2.9 million children. One million of those children were under the age of six.
“The new data show the significant impact the expansion of anti-poverty programs during the COVID-19 pandemic had on reducing child poverty,” the bureau said in a release.
The expanded credit expired at the end of last year, and a group of six Democratic lawmakers is promoting the new data as a reason to extend the expansion. One study estimated almost 4 million children fell into poverty in January after it expired.
The group includes Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.)
“Today’s Census data confirms that the expanded Child Tax Credit worked: it allowed the hard work of tens of millions of parents to pay off and helped them keep up with the cost of living, dramatically reducing child poverty and hunger,” the lawmakers said.
“We should have never allowed this critical program to lapse, and we should not extend corporate tax breaks at the end of this year without also extending the expanded Child Tax Credit,” their statement continued.
The expanded credit reduced the Black child poverty rate by 6.3 percentage points under the SPM scale, falling to 8.1 percent and lifting 716,000 Black children out of poverty.
The Hispanic child poverty rate fell by 6.3 percentage points as a result of the credit, representing 1.2 million Hispanic children, according to the data. The credit under the SPM scale also lifted 820,000 White, non-Hispanic children and 110,000 Asian children out of poverty.
The recent decline comes after significant strides in reducing child poverty over the past quarter century, according to an analysis by nonpartisan research group Child Trends. The analysis found improvements in unemployment rates, single mothers’ labor force participation and state-level minimum wage laws all contributed to a 59 percent decline in child poverty from 1993 to 2019. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/child-poverty-fell-by-46-percent-in-2021-amid-tax-credit-expansion/ | 2022-09-13 20:58:09 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/child-poverty-fell-by-46-percent-in-2021-amid-tax-credit-expansion/ |
Grand jury refuses to indict officer for fatal mall shooting
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A grand jury has refused to indict a former northern Virginia police officer after he fatally shot an unarmed shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in February.
Authorities presented the case to a grand jury for an indictment against Wesley Shifflett, who shot and killed Timothy McCree Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center on Feb. 22.
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano — who ran for office on a reform agenda that included holding police accountable for misdeeds — had called a press conference Monday, presumably to announce criminal charges.
But the noon press conference was first delayed, then canceled. Later in the day, Descano issued a statement saying he’s “evaluating all options” following the grand jury’s decision.
“Since, by law, no prosecutors were permitted to be present in the room when the investigating officers made their presentation to the grand jury, I can’t say for sure what information was conveyed to the grand jurors,” Descano said.
The shooting occurred after Shifflett and another Fairfax County police officer chased Johnson on foot from the mall after receiving a report from security guards that Johnson had stolen sunglasses from a Nordstrom department store.
Dimly lit body camera video shows the chase and the shooting. The officer is heard saying “Get on the ground” and later saying “stop reaching” as shots are fired. After the shooting, Shifflett tells another officer that he saw Johnson “continually reaching in his waistband.”
A search of the grounds after the shooting turned up no weapons.
Shifflett’s lawyer, Caleb Kershner, praised the grand jury for its decision.
“The grand jury has seen this case for exactly what it is,” Kershner said.
Kershner said Johnson’s death is a tragedy but that his client acted reasonably when he believed he saw Johnson reaching for a weapon in his waistband.
Shifflett was fired last month for what Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis called “a failure to live up to the expectations of our agency, in particular use of force policies.”
A lawyer for Johnson’s family likened the shooting to an execution. Johnson’s mother, Melissa Johnson, said officers shot her son when all they knew at the time was “that he was Black and male and had allegedly triggered an alarm from a store for some sunglasses.”
Descano, in his statement, said he had contacted Johnson’s family Monday morning and told them he expected an indictment.
“So I can only imagine their pain and shock when they received the news that the officer — who shot and killed their unarmed son — was not indicted,” he said.
The Johnson family’s lawyer, Carl Crews, said Descano’s office had indicated to the family that prosecutors anticipated obtaining a manslaughter indictment.
Crews noted how rare it is for grand juries to reject an indictment; he said he suspects that police officers who presented the evidence — something that’s done in Virginia outside of prosecutors’ presence — shaded their delivery to protect one of their own.
“We have to figure out a way to crush the blue wall of silence,” Crews said, advocating for Descano to try again with a different grand jury.
Defense lawyer Kershner said it would be “vindictive and almost anti-police” if Descano were to try to obtain an indictment from a different grand jury.
“The grand jury, thank God, did the right thing, and the commonwealth’s attorney’s office now has to accept that,” he said.
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MEXICO CITY, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, has closed two promissory notes for a one-year tenor with Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat ("Scotiabank") and BBVA México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México ("BBVA") for a total amount of US$100 million.
Pricing for the US$100 million of notes was SOFOR plus a weighted average spread of 102.5 basis points, which represents 96.5 basis points lower than our current spread in the line of credit. Both promissory notes are for a 12-month period, with no withholding tax.
"We are always working on strengthening our Balance Sheet. With these funds we are refinancing existing debt at a lower cost of debt, while increasing our liquidity and maintaining a neutral loan-to-value," said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Mexico.
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 227 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.4 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust ("FIBRA") status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the "Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores" and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading "Risk Factors." FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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Songwriter, music industry entrepreneur sentenced to life in prison in girlfriend’s death
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A songwriter and music industry entrepreneur from Atlanta has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his girlfriend in Iowa.
Justin Wright was found guilty of first-degree murder in April in the death of 20-year-old Wilanna Bibbs, and was sentenced Wednesday, the Quad-City Times reported.
Wright, 34, also known as J Wright, founded Camp Entertainment Worldwide in 2011. His company worked with artists that included Bow Wow, Timbaland, Kash Doll and DJ Khalid, and he became a multi-platinum songwriter working with those acts.
Bibbs, an aspiring singer from Durham, North Carolina, was shot to death on May 9, 2021, at a home in Davenport, Iowa. At the sentencing hearing, Bibbs’ father, Thomas Bibbs, said Wright killed his daughter over $70. The two had been dating for a few months.
Scott County Attorney Kelly Cunningham said Wright and Bibbs were in Davenport visiting Wright’s relatives.
Wright did not speak during the sentencing hearing. When his mother asked if she could say goodbye to her son as he was being escorted out, a deputy shook his head no and kept walking.
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HICKMAN, Ky. — A ferry that carries vehicles across the Mississippi River between Kentucky and Missouri has closed temporarily because of low water levels, officials said.
When the river gets too low, it becomes difficult for vehicles to load and off-load from the Dorena-Hickman Ferry at both landings, the Kentucky Transportation Department said.
It wasn’t clear when the ferry will resume operations. Water levels were forecast to continue dropping over the next two weeks, the agency said.
Motorists can check the status of the ferry online.
The ferry connects Kentucky Route 1354 in Hickman with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena. It is the only direct route between the two states. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/sep/17/low-water-levels-force-ferry-closure/ | 2022-09-17 11:59:06 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/sep/17/low-water-levels-force-ferry-closure/ |
TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana’s 1st-in-nation ban on video sharing app
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Social media company TikTok Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Montana’s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app, arguing the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights and is based on “unfounded speculation” that the Chinese government could access users’ data.
The lawsuit by TikTok itself follows one filed last week by five content creators who made the same arguments, including that the state of Montana has no authority to take action on matters of national security. Both lawsuits were filed in federal court in Missoula.
Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill Wednesday and the content creators’ lawsuit was filed hours later. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1.
TikTok has not shared and would not share U.S. user data with the Chinese government and has taken measures to protect the privacy and security of its users, including storing all U.S. user data in the United States, the company states in its complaint.
Some lawmakers, the FBI and officials at other agencies are concerned that the video-sharing app, owned by the Chinese tech company ByteDance, could be used to allow the Chinese government to access information on U.S. citizens or push pro-Beijing misinformation that could influence the public.
Chinese law compels Chinese companies to share data with the government for whatever purposes it deems to involve national security. TikTok says this has never happened.
“TikTok is spying on Americans. Period,” Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, whose office drafted the bill, told a legislative committee in March. Knudsen’s office has said they expected lawsuits and were prepared to defend the new law.
The federal government and about half the U.S. states, including Montana, have banned TikTok from government-owned devices.
Montana’s new law prohibits downloads of TikTok in the state. It would fine any “entity” — an app store or TikTok — $10,000 per day for each time someone “is offered the ability” to access the social media platform or download the app. The penalties would not apply to users.
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Which high-end gift for your brother is best?
Whether you’re looking for gifts for a younger brother or the best gift for a big brother, it can be tough to select the right one. A high-end gift may be just the ticket for the best holiday gift, birthday gift or just-because gift.
There comes a time when all brothers develop passions, hobbies and interests beyond causing family mayhem. To help you narrow down which gifts fit your brother’s unique interests, here are the best high-end gifts for your brother.
Best high-end sports and fitness gifts for your brother
Whether your brother is training for his next big game or likes to stay fit on his own schedule, these high-end fitness gifts will help him take his workout to the next level.
NormaTec Pulse 2.0 Full Body Recovery System
The NormaTec Pulse 2.0 hastens recovery time, reduces pain and soreness and increases blood circulation by utilizing variable air-compression technology. The great thing about the NormaTec Pulse is that its benefits are useful to athletes of all levels and disciplines. In fact, the NormaTec Pulse is so good that 97% of professional teams across all U.S. sports rely on it for help pre- and post-workout.
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
These dumbbells are a great high-end gift for any brother who’s passionate about health and fitness. Each dumbbell adjusts from 5 to 52.5 pounds and comes with a convenient rack that allows you to switch from one weight to another easily. Since each dumbbell adjusts in increments of 2.5 pounds, you can hone in on just the right weight for your needs. This set combines 15 pairs of dumbbells into one, so they don’t take up a lot of space.
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The Fitbit Versa 4 fitness smartwatch will help your fitness fanatic brother take his workouts to the next level. With a high-resolution screen, music streaming capabilities and improved data collection, this watch has all the bells and whistles your brother needs to target his fitness goals. One of the best parts about giving the Fitbit as a gift is that you’re not only making your brother happy in the short term but also helping him achieve his long-term fitness and health goals.
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Best high-end technology gifts for your brother
These cool gadgets are functional, fun and sure to please anyone with an interest in high-end technology.
Bang And Olufsen Beolit 20 Bluetooth Speaker
Boasting a big sound and a great design, the Beolit 20 is the perfect high-end gift for your brother on any occasion. The Beolit 20 will deliver the crisp, clear notes of your brother’s favorite music with precision accuracy. Thanks to the 8-hour battery life and onboard portable charger for your phone, your brother can take this speaker with him on his wildest adventures. To top it all off, you can link the Beolit 20 with other nearby Beolit speakers, including the previous series Beolit 17.
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This iPad is a great high-end gift for your brother if he’s a frequent traveler or just a traditional tech-geek. With an unsurpassed true tone retina display, powerful stereo speakers and a sophisticated Apple M2 chip, this iPad can do it all and then some. Add in an iPad stand or other accessory to complete your gift.
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iRobot Roomba s9 And Braava Jet M6
This little robotic helper automatically vacuums and mops your floors and carpets. It even has a sleek self-disposal port that can store up to 60 days’ worth of dirt and other floor grime. To top it all off, the robot learns the layout of your home over time, so it can expertly clean all the nooks and crannies.
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Best high-end bedroom gifts for your brother
These products promise to improve your brother’s sleep and keep him comfortable.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Barefoot in The Wild Throw Blanket
Everyone loves curling up in bed at night, and there’s no better way to do that than with a Barefoot Dreams throw blanket. Made from an incredibly soft polyester microfiber, this blanket has a comforting weight that envelops you in warmth. It also comes wrapped up in a color-matching bow, which means you can save time and money on wrapping paper.
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Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Breeze Cooling Pillow
Many people report that they sleep hot, which means they’re often waking up to shed blankets or stick a wayward foot out from under the covers. Even if they’re not a hot sleeper, this pillow is fit for royalty. With a unique gel layer surrounding the cooling memory foam, this pillow relieves pressure from neck, shoulders and head while subtly cooling you off.
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Brooks Brothers Men’s Bathrobe
Brooks Brothers has been a leader in the high-end menswear market for decades, and nowhere is that more evident than in the quality of this bathrobe. Made entirely from ultra-thick pile cotton sourced from Turkey, this bathrobe is capable of drying you off after a shower and keeping you comfortable while you sip your morning brew.
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested Thursday after hotel employees called 911 and said he allegedly assaulted his pregnant girlfriend in the parking lot. Elmo Starling, 39, has been charged with Assault of a Pregnant Woman.
According to court records, around 2:30 a.m. on January 5, officers with the Odessa Police Department responded to Comfort Inn and Suites on JBS Parkway to investigate an active disturbance. Inside the lobby of the hotel, investigators met with Starling and his pregnant girlfriend- both denied that any physical disturbance had taken place.
Employees and security video, however, told a different story. Investigators said Starling was seen on video hitting the woman’s vehicle with his own. Following the crash, the victim was seen trying to walk away but investigators said Starling followed and punched the victim three times in the face.
Starling was arrested and taken to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center where he remained as of Friday afternoon. His bond has been set at $20,000. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/man-accused-of-assaulting-pregnant-girlfriend-at-local-hotel/ | 2023-01-06 21:19:28 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/man-accused-of-assaulting-pregnant-girlfriend-at-local-hotel/ |
State police spent two days at a scrap yard in Noxen, Wyoming County, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Investigators declined to say what brought them to Simon’s Auto Parts or what they were looking for. A backhoe was spotted digging on the property Thursday and Friday. ‘The activity is part of an ongoing criminal investigation,’ Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters said. ‘We will not be providing further information at this time.’
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For the second year, the Unqork Create Awards honor innovators of the year who created game-changing applications that showcase the power of codeless
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unqork, the leading Codeless as a Service platform, today announced the winners for its second-annual Unqork Create Awards. The award winners were announced at Unqork Create, the first-ever conference centered on codeless software development.
The Unqork Create Awards highlight creators and industry thought leaders driving the Unqork codeless platform. Winners for each category were selected for their work spearheading the codeless revolution and pushing the boundaries of codeless innovation. 2022 winners include:
- Fastest App to Market Award: JPMorgan Chase's Mortgage Modification application
- ROI Award: BlackRock's NAV Solution and Infosys' First Notice of Loss application
- Most Innovative App Award: EY's US Placement and Policy Management Services application
- Application for Good Award: Vanguard's Capacity and Demand application, KPMG's ESG Application
- Operations & EUC Automation Award: Fannie Mae's EUC COE
- Transforming Private Markets Award: Goldman Sachs' Deal Manufacturing Platform
- Private Markets Digitization Award: Chenoa's Private Valuation Oversight application
- Codeless Expert of the Year Award: Sudershan Sharma, State Street and Venkat Rayalla, KPMG
- Company Community Hub Champion Award: Chenoa
- Academy Company Genius Award: Broadridge and EY
"The Unqork Create Awards showcase the full power and potential of Unqork's codeless architecture," said Gary Hoberman, founder and CEO, Unqork. "This year's winners are using Unqork to solve the biggest challenges of today, using codeless architecture to create transformative applications and drive innovation across their industries. Congratulations to all of this year's winners!"
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Scoreboard: Oct. 14, 2022
Published 8:42 pm Friday, October 14, 2022
Upcoming prep schedule
TODAY
Volleyball: Albert Lea at Apple Valley, 9:30 a.m. (tournament)
Alden-Conger at Goodhue, 9 a.m. (tournament)
MONDAY
Volleyball: Glenville-Emmons at Mabel-Canton, 7:15 p.m.
Lake Mills at Algona, 9 a.m. (tournament)
Girls swim and dive: St. Peter at Albert Lea, 6 p.m.
TUESDAY
Volleyball: Rochester Mayo at Albert Lea, 7:15 p.m.
Randolph at Alden-Conger, 7 p.m.
Maple River at NRHEG, 7:15 p.m.
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton at United South Central, 7:15 p.m.
Girls swim and dive: Albert Lea at Faribault, 6:30 p.m.
Boys and girls cross country: Albert Lea at Owatonna, 3:30 p.m. (conference)
NRHEG at United South Central, 4 p.m.
Thursday’s results
Football
Blooming Prairie 53, NRHEG 12
BP 6 28 13 6 – 53
NRHEG 0 6 6 0 – 12
NRHEG stats
PASSING: Alden Dobberstein 9/20-203 yards 2 TD
RUSHING: Nash Howe 2-12 yards; Deven Parpart 5-11 yards; Carter Flatland 1-11 yards; Andrew Phillips 7-3 yards; Seth Staloch 3-1 yard
RECEIVING: Jaylin Raab 1-70 yards, 1 TD; Sawyer Prigge 1-57 yards, 1 TD; Sam Olson 3-44 yards, 2-32 yards
Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons 28, Cleveland 6
Tuesday’s results
Volleyball
Blooming Prairie 3, United South Central 0
Blooming Prairie def. United South Central 25-12, 25-10, 25-7
Alden-Conger 3, St. Clair 0
Alden-Conger def. St. Clair 25-7, 25-13, 25-17
Boys cross country
Albert Lea at Packer Invitational (8 teams)
1. Winona 46
2. Albert Lea 46
3. Lake City 86
4. Austin 89
5. GMLOS 127
Albert Lea top individuals
1. Gavin Hanke, 17:13.22
2. Isaiah McGaffey, 17:27.10
8. Pacey Brekke, 17:58.42
10. Ty Stout, 18:04.96
25. Luke Wangsness, 18:55.01
Girls cross country
Albert Lea at Packer Invitational (8 teams)
1. Lake City 54
2. Byron 68
3. Austin 70
4. Winona 84
5. Albert Lea 121
Albert Lea top individuals
7. Elle Schulz, 21:27.59
18. Jai Maligaya, 22:15.80
26. Alizay Kratz, 22:53.66
33. Mya Hanke, 24:14.48
37. Lola Hansen, 24:23.24
United South Central at No Frills Meet
4. United South Central 83
United South Central individuals
3. Alexis Guenther, 23:12
16. Alyssa Samuido, 28:39
17. Kayla Thunstedt, 29:00
23. Evelyn Pichardo, 31:45
24. Lindsay Thunstedt, 32:07
Monday’s results
Volleyball
Kenyon-Wanamingo 3, NRHEG 0
Kenyon-Wanamingo def. NRHEG 25-16, 25-19, 25-13
NRHEG stats: Hallie Schultz 3 kills, 11 assists, 5 blocks, 9 digs; Tayler Schmidt 3 kills, 5 blocks, 3 digs; Grace Wilkerson 2 digs; Andy Briggs 1 kill; Erin Jacobson 2 kills, 1 assist, 6 blocks, 15 digs; Bree Ihrke 3 kills, 8 blocks, 2 digs; Faith Nielsen 1 kill, 1 assist, 5 digs; Sarah George 3 kills, 8 blocks; Bailey Ihrke 1 kill, 2 blocks, 1 dig; Sidney Schultz 1 kill, 1 assist, 12 digs
Boys cross country
Lake Mills at Forest City (9 teams)
3. Lake Mills 111
Lake Mills top individuals
1. Justin Rygh, 16:44.91
9. Knute Rogne, 17:44.84
30. Kade Van Roekel, 19:12.39
33. Hayden Thompson, 19:19.90
43. Lucas Oldenkamp, 19:57.14
Girls cross country
Lake Mills at Forest City, (8 teams)
7. Lake Mills 156
Lake Mills top individuals
14. Josie Helgeson, 22:52.96
32. Anna Stene, 24:41.16
37. Emma Taft, 25:14.35
45. Ellie Redig, 25:47.56
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Grocery items with the greatest price increase in April
(Stacker) - Inflation rose 0.3% in April and 8.3% year-over-year, according to April Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday, May 11. The most recent numbers represent a modest reprieve from March’s staggering 1.2% month-over-month increase.
Stacker analyzed the Consumer Price Index data to determine which common grocery store items saw the largest price increases in April.
Despite the overall pace of headline inflation easing, the cost of groceries alone increased 10.8% since April 2021—the largest annual increase in 42 years. This increase was driven largely by a rise in prices of meat, poultry, fish, and eggs—up 14.3% year-over-year and the largest 12-month increase since 1979.
Looking more recently, April marked a 1% month-over-month increase in food at home prices. While this is down from the 1.5% gains recorded in March, it is still the 17th consecutive month the food costs, on the whole, have risen.
Fresh fruit was the only major food category that saw a price reduction, dipping 0.5% from the previous month.
Higher labor and operational costs are driving up prices
Dairy prices rose 2.5% in April, marking the largest monthly increase in 15 years.
A slow rebound from pandemic-related supply chain disruption and higher costs of necessary operational expenditures like grain for cows and fuel for equipment are contributing to rising dairy prices.
Meat prices have also been impacted by higher labor costs, commodity prices, and growing consumer demand.
The index for eggs increased 10.3%—or nearly 50 cents—in April as many commercial poultry farms around the country culled tens of millions of chickens amid a highly infectious avian influenza outbreak.
Global events continue to impact staple low-cost items
The average Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit per person is about $121 per month: less than $1.40 per meal for an individual. While these benefits are meant to help offset some financial burdens at the grocery store, they are not adjusted for month-over-month changes in inflation.
Even slight price variances of historically low-cost items can significantly impact budget-conscious consumers as inflation increases.
Staple items, including wheat, flour, and chicken, are not immune to price fluctuations caused by war. Vulnerable populations will feel the impacts on their grocery bills.
Chicken feed costs were impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine; ingredients including sunflower meal and wheat are primarily produced by Russia and Ukraine. Those increases were passed down to consumers via higher poultry costs.
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SYDNEY (AP) — The Women’s World Cup is taking shape with shocks and highlights as it nears the end of the group stage.
Some players have established themselves as ones to watch, like Colombia star Linda Caicedo, who has made her team one of the tournament surprises. Colombia picked up an upset win over Germany, and Nigeria upset co-host Australia — just two of the games that showed the gap has closed at top level women’s soccer.
But co-host New Zealand was eliminated, and other big teams are in danger of not advancing headed into the final few days of group play.
The Associated Press takes a look at some of the highlights and lowlights so far:
GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT
There have been a number of contenders and Bia Zaneratto’s strike against Panama after a sweeping move from Brazil stands out as the most complete goal so far.
Ireland’s Katie McCabe scored directly from a corner kick against Canada, and England’s Lauren James curled in a long range effort against Denmark.
Even so, Caicedo’s solo goal in Colombia’s dramatic 2-1 win against Germany is the pick of the bunch. With a flash of skill, she beat two German players in the box before lashing a shot into the top corner as the Sydney crowd dominated by Colombia fans went wild.
MOMENT OF THE TOURNAMENT
It has to be Manuela Vanegas’ late winner for Colombia against Germany. Alexandra Popp seemed to position two-time champion Germany for a draw with an 89th-minute penalty.
But Vanegas’ header in the 97th minute gave Colombia a World Cup upset.
COMEBACK
Norway looked down and out after an opening game loss to co-host New Zealand and a goalless draw against Switzerland. With star player Ada Hegerberg injured, the odds were beginning to stack up against the Norwegians going into their final Group A match against the Philippines.
But three goals within 31 minutes set up a 6-0 rout that saw Norway advance to the knockout rounds in second place. The Norway win knocked New Zealand out of the tournament, making the Football Ferns the first host to be eliminated in group play in tournament history.
EMERGING STARS
Caicedo’s standout performances aren’t a surprise to those who have followed her career. The Real Madrid forward has long-been tipped to be one of the biggest stars in women’s soccer.
She hasn’t disappointed in her first World Cup and has inspired Colombia to back-to-back wins with goals in each game.
England coach Sarina Wiegman unleashed Chelsea forward James from the start in the Lionesses’ second game against Denmark, and she made a quick impression. Collecting the ball outside the area after six minutes, she swept a curling effort past Lene Christensen.
Haiti’s Melchie Dumornay has shown flashes of the talent that earned her a move to French powerhouse Lyon, while 19-year-old Aoba Fujino has become the youngest player to score at a World Cup for Japan’s men’s or women’s teams.
Casey Phair, a 16 year old, became the youngest-ever player to appear in a senior soccer World Cup when she was a second-half substitute for South Korea against Colombia.
DISAPPOINTMENTS
While youngsters have capitalized on their chance to shine, some of the established names have yet to make their mark.
There have been differing reasons for that.
Sam Kerr’s calf injury robbed Australia of its star striker for its opening two games, while Hegerberg’s groin injury has cut her playing time for Norway.
Alex Morgan, who was the co-leading scorer at the last World Cup, is still finding her footing in the United States’ new look attack.
Record international scorer Christine Sinclair was benched for Canada’s second game and is still waiting for her first goal of the tournament, while Brazil great Marta has also been used sparingly.
SURPRISES
New Zealand kicked the tournament off with a 1-0 win against Norway, but couldn’t keep up its momentum and went on to lose by the same score to the Philippines to set up the co-host’s early exit.
Jamaica’s 0-0 draw with fifth-ranked France was described by its coach Lorne Donaldson as the country’s greatest soccer result, for men or women. But the biggest surprise could be yet to come if Jamaica can avoid defeat against Brazil to advance to the round of 16.
Colombia’s dramatic late winner against Germany, meanwhile, was one of the great upsets.
ENTERTAINERS
The goals have been flowing for Spain and Japan, teams that both advanced from the group stage with a game to spare. Both teams secured 5-0 wins against Zambia and both have produced technically excellent displays.
Germany was on a high after its 6-0 rout of Morocco, but was humbled by Colombia.
Sweden routed Italy 5-0, while Norway found its scoring touch just in time against the Philippines.
ONES TO WATCH
Some of the favorites have made underwhelming starts. The two-time defending champion United States, England, Germany and France have not been totally convincing in group play and the tournament still looks wide open.
Colombia looks legitimate, and with Kerr back in action, Australia could become a contender.
The Netherlands look like serious contenders, while Spain and Japan have impressed. Brazil has shown flashes, but faces a fight to advance from the group stage.
Nigeria has shown it is dangerous, and Sweden has picked up back-to-back wins.
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Campus assault suspect eludes arrest for 2 years after ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two years after a former Gettysburg College student finally saw charges filed over her 2013 campus sexual assault, the man suspected of sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” remains on the run.
Shannon Keeler, 28, and her attorneys question how Ian T. Cleary has avoided capture in an age when people are tracked by their cellphones, internet connections, security cameras and credit card purchases. Investigators, led by the U.S. Marshals Service, believe the 30-year-old from Silicon Valley is likely overseas and on the move.
“How is he financially supporting himself? How is he able to travel abroad without detection? Has he assumed a false identity?” asked Andrea Levy, legal director of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, who represents Keeler. “Who’s helping him?”
Keeler was sexually assaulted on a snowy December night in her dorm room. She texted friends for help even before he fled and went to police the same day.
For years, local officials declined her pleas to file charges, even after she showed them the startling Facebook messages she discovered in 2020. They reversed course weeks after she went public in an Associated Press story that examined the reluctance of local agencies to prosecute campus sexual assaults.
For Keeler, the years of limbo have been painful, even as she moves forward with her life and career. She works for a software company and is getting married this fall. But she remains on high alert for an arrest that could come at any time, knowing a trial could disrupt her life for months or even years.
“She’s had to push and push and put herself out there … and then he’s just literally gone on with his life. It’s hard to measure that impact on her as a human being, (and on) her family, her partner,” Levy said. “There’s a cost. There’s a real human cost. It’s someone’s life.”
After leaving Gettysburg, Cleary, 30, graduated from Santa Clara University, near a family home in Saratoga, California, worked for Tesla, then moved to France for several years, according to his website, which describes his self-published medieval fiction.
Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett, who filed the arrest warrant on June 29, 2021, called the duration of the search “somewhat frustrating.”
“I just have to think this person is accessing resources from somewhere,” Sinnett said.
Neither Cleary’s father in California, a marketing executive who has served as a professor and trustee at Santa Clara, nor his mother in Baltimore returned messages this month seeking comment.
U.S. marshals said the search remains active. An Interpol Red Notice has been issued, asking police agencies worldwide to detain Cleary, although he is not yet listed in the public database, which includes a few dozen rape and sexual assault cases.
“We put a lot of work and effort into it,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal Phil Lewis, warrant supervisor for the office in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. “Any crimes against women and children, we take seriously and we make those types of cases a priority.”
As the #MeToo movement continues to shape society — and some adults, including accusers of Bill Cosby and Donald Trump, use the courts to seek monetary damages if it’s too late for criminal charges — college students are also seeking accountability.
In California, students are lobbying for campus health centers to keep rape kits on hand, or pay for victims in the throes of trauma to travel to a hospital for an exam. More states are requiring colleges to survey students on the climate around sexual assault, and groups such as End Rape on Campus are working on tools to make school data more accessible.
And some law enforcement agencies have shown sustained commitment, including police who stayed on top of advances in DNA science to make an arrest this year in a 2000 knifepoint rape on a Penn State golf course.
In 2004, they matched the DNA to an unsolved 1999 golf course rape in Michigan. In 2011, they filed a “John Doe” arrest warrant, identifying the subject only by his DNA before the 12-year statute of limitations in Pennsylvania expired. Using genetic genealogy, they identified the suspect this year as Michigan business owner Kurt Rillema, and matched the DNA samples to a coffee cup he discarded at a Lexus dealership before charging him in both cases.
“The police so often get beat up for doing the wrong thing. Here, it’s pretty impressive, they were on the ball,” said lawyer Conor Lamb, who sued Rillema last month on behalf of the Penn State accuser, a 42-year-old woman in suburban Philadelphia.
Rilemma’s lawyers plan to challenge the privacy issues raised by the genetic sleuthing, especially the way his DNA from the coffee cup was obtained without a warrant.
“Everybody wants to solve old crimes, but the process is so invasive, and when it’s done without a warrant, people ought to think about that. It’s creepy and scary,” said defense lawyer Deanna Kelley of suburban Detroit.
In Gettysburg, meanwhile, a small town known for its Civil War history, Sinnet said there is now more coordination between campus and local police, in the hope that more college rape victims can have their day in court.
Keeler is still waiting for that day, nearly a decade after she reported the attack and Cleary left school, ending the college’s Title IX investigation.
“Since then, he has again run away from facing this felony charge,” she said, while she tries to “to finally close this never-ending, painful chapter of my life.”
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QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Queens man was arrested Tuesday after a fight over a cellphone resulted in a man fatally struck by a subway train, police said.
Carlos Garcia, 50, is charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of 48-year-old Queens resident Heriberto Quintana, NYPD officials announced.
Garcia and Quintana got into a fight on the northbound F train platform at the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue subway station in Queens after Quintana accidentally knocked Garcia’s cellphone out of his hand onto the track, according to police.
Garcia allegedly pushed Quintana during the fight, causing him to fall onto the subway track as the F train was entering the station, police said. Quintana was hit and killed by the train.
Garcia was taken into custody on Monday and charged the next day. NYPD officials previously said it was unclear if Garcia deliberately meant to push Quintana onto the tracks.
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BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has released their list of 2022's Largest IT Staffing Firms, ranking Motion Recruitment #15 on the competitive list of IT staffing companies. This is Motion's debut on the list, propelled by its continued success and notable addition of industry leading IT Staffing & Consulting provider MATRIX Resources in 2021.
"We're excited to be ranked in the Top 15 of Largest IT Staffing firms. What really makes this special is the drive and teamwork that has been behind our incredible collective growth across both Motion and MATRIX," said Matt Milano, President of Motion Recruitment. "We have officially arrived with this industry recognition by SIA and will continue to evolve and innovate as an industry leader to serve our customers and communities."
SIA reported that IT temporary staffing was the largest revenue segment at 38% of the total staffing companies listed.
"While some industries experienced disruptions in 2021, this staffing industry instead flourished in an environment of record demand," said Timothy Landhuis, VP of Research at SIA. "We salute the hard work and resourcefulness of the staffing firms that appear on this year's list, that were able to deliver at record scale, and that altogether generated an extraordinary $135 billion in staffing revenue."
While this is Motion Recruitment's first time on SIA's Largest Staffing Firms list, the company has been a leader in tech specialty recruiting for more than three decades and received a number of industry awards, most recently winning Agile One's Innovator Award for Supplier Excellence in 2022.
Motion Recruitment offers IT Staffing & Consulting solutions across North America and also hosts 'Tech in Motion' a networking event and award series connecting tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate. Motion's highly specialized tech placement teams offer unparalleled consultation to clients and candidates in Cybersecurity, DataOp, Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Development, Cloud Engineering, Network Infrastructure & DevOps, Product & UX, and Functional/Project Management. Learn more at motionrecruitment.com.
Established in 1983, MATRIX provides IT Staffing & Professional Solutions across North America for Contracting and Direct Hire to include Telecom managed services and Agile & DevSecOps consulting services.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, announces today that two players from the Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. team ("Villarreal" or the "Team"), Rulli and Foyth, will join up with the Argentina national football team to compete in the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament. With this, Color Star sends its blessings, and wishes the Argentine team to win the tournament, and wishing the two players can shine.
Gerónimo Rulli plays as a goalkeeper and his national team number is 12, while Juan Foyth is a defender with the shirt number 2. As two top-level soccer players, they should not be underestimated, and Color Star believes that they have what it takes to win the World Cup. Villarreal, known affectionately as the "Yellow Submarine", is itself a powerhouse team competing in the Spanish La Liga competition, and it even made its way into the top four of the UEFA Champions League season of 2021/22. As Villarreal's partner, Color Star has also grown in fame and reputation thanks to the strength and appeal of the Team. Not long ago, Color Star and the Team renewed their strategic cooperation agreement, and will combine to carry out in-depth cooperation in the future, both online and offline.
Color Star's mobile application, ColorWorld Metaverse ("Color World"), is a metaverse platform focused on "artificial intelligence + celebrity entertainment", and has more than one million users worldwide since its launch. The platform's celebrity segment, sports segment and merchandise segment have seen a high click-through rate. This has led Color Star to increase the amount of celebrity content and expand the merchandising segment. There is ongoing cooperation with the Villarreal team, and in the future, online soccer courses will be available on the platform, as well as related tournament collaborations. There are also plans to create virtual models for the Team, organize virtual tournaments, create opportunities to interact and communicate with Villarreal players in the metaverse, as well as release NFT tokens. In addition, we will also cooperate offline through events and or training camps. In order to further expand the sports segment in Color World, Color Star has assembled a specialist team dedicated to upgrading and optimizing the platform to expand the metaverse and its contents, and it will also invite more outstanding soccer stars and celebrities to the platform to interact and communicate with everyone.
About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color Metaverse Pte. Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where ADD conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.
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By COLLEEN BARRY and PAOLO SANTALUCIA
Associated Press
MILAN (AP) — Even as the European Union decided to reduce Russian crude oil imports by 90% by the end of the year, Italy has become the only country in Europe to increase them, an unintended consequence of EU sanctions against Russia.
Meant to punish Russia for invading Ukraine, the EU oil embargo is now putting at risk one of Italy’s largest refineries, located in Sicily, which would deal an economic blow to the depressed region’s economy.
Italy agreed with its EU partners to cut Russian crude imports by 2023, a move that Premier Mario Draghi called “a complete success,” that ”just a couple of days ago wouldn’t have been believable.”
But Rome also has to deal with the fate of the refinery in Sicily owned by Russia’s Lukoil. As a result of previous sanctions against Russia, ISAB Srl has paradoxically gone from processing 15% of Russian crude to 100%.
That’s because banks have refused to take the risk of extending credit to Russia-controlled ISAB that would allow it to buy oil from non-Russian sources, even if not specifically barred from doing so, said Matteo Villa, an energy analyst at the ISPI think tank in Milan.
Ships continue to arrive at the port-side refinery with crude oil from the Russian parent company.
Italy in May received about 400,000 barrels of Russian oil a day in May, four times the pre-invasion levels, according to the Kpler commodity data company. Of that total, ISAB received 220,000 barrels a day from Russia.
“Italy is the only country in Europe increasing oil imports,’’ Villa said, going from the sixth-largest importer of Russian oil to the the largest in the three months since the invasion.
The plant employs 3,500 people at three production sites, including a refinery, gasification and electricity cogeneration plant, in Sicily’s Syracuse province, and risks closure if a solution isn’t found before the embargo kicks in. The plant and related activities generate half of the provincial gross domestic product and 8% of the region’s economic activity, processing one-fifth of Italy’s crude oil imports.
The refinery’s future was already at risk in the longer term, due to Italy’s energy transition to more sustainable sources. The embargo has only increased the sense of urgency to find a solution.
“The mood today is even worse than yesterday,’’ said Fiorenzo Amato, the secretary general of the Filctem Cgil union in Syracuse. “The industrial hub … employs many people, giving families the chance to live.”
Since learning of the embargo, refinery workers are growing more concerned about their future.
“It will be a disaster,” said Marco Candelargiu. “We hope they find a solution. You cannot destroy a province. The choice was made a long time ago to base the economy prevalently on the refinery.”
Villa said one solution would be for Italy to temporarily nationalize the refinery, a move permitted for energy emergencies under Italy’s Constitution, but a week of discussions has yielded no agreement.
As an Italian-owned refinery, ISAB would be able to get the necessary financing to purchase crude from other sources and keep operating while longer-term solutions are sought.
“This is important for employment in Sicily, for the provisioning of gasoline and diesel to Italy and for our own political face-saving in Europe,’’ Villa said.
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Every mass shooting in the U.S. raises calls for better policies to prevent such tragedies. There's evidence suggesting that certain kinds of laws may reduce deaths from mass shootings, say scientists who study the field — but those policy options are not the ones usually discussed in the wake of these events.
The body of research scientists have to draw from is limited, notes Michael Anestis, executive director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University. "Mass shooting research is a very small portion of gun violence research," he says.
That's because mass shootings account for less than 1% of the roughly 40,000 people killed by guns each year in this country, Anestis explains. "They're horrific, they are all too common, and yet, it's just the very tip of the iceberg, right?"
Those researchers who do study gun violence tend to focus on the kinds of violence, like suicide, associated with the most deaths, he says. But, he adds, the entire field of gun violence research has long been neglected and hardly funded.
"There is money out there, but it is really far below where it should be given the amount of injury and death and economic costs associated with gun violence," says Anestis. "It's just disproportionally underfunded."
Two approaches worked better than others
Still, some studies have findings about what might prevent mass shootings.
One such study took advantage of the fact that in the U.S., gun laws vary from state to state. "That is, honestly, less than ideal from a public safety standpoint, but it does provide researchers with opportunities," says Daniel Webster, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
He and some colleagues recently analyzed more than 30 years of data on shootings in the U.S. that involved four or more victims. They compared states to try to tease out the effect of various gun laws. "I have to acknowledge that this is a really hard and, frankly, inexact science," says Webster.
Despite those limitations, he says, "We did find two policies that had significant protective effects in lowering rates of fatal mass shootings."
One was a requirement that a gun purchaser go through a licensing process. "A licensing process requires someone to, you know, directly apply and engage with law enforcement, sometimes there's safety training and other requirements," says Webster.
Another approach that seemed to reduce deaths from mass shootings was state bans on buying large-capacity magazines or ammunition-feeding devices for semiautomatic weapons.
That makes intuitive sense, says Webster, because these items allow a shooter to fire many bullets in a short amount of time without interruption. If a shooter has to stop and reload, victims could escape or fight back.
There's another study of mass shootings showing that this kind of law seemed to have a protective effect. David Hemenway, director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, worked with colleagues to examine the effect of banning large-capacity magazines on almost three decades of mass shootings in different states.
"The states which had bans did much better in terms of having fewer mass shootings, and the mass shootings that occurred were much less lethal in terms of the number of people dying," says Hemenway.
What about background checks or having police at schools?
In the wake of a mass shooting, people often argue for the need for comprehensive background checks, says Webster. He supports that policy but says his research doesn't show that it's linked to a reduction in this particular kind of deadly event.
An additional common refrain after a mass shooting, he says, is a call for policies that make it easier for people to carry guns so they can defend themselves. "Well, guess what, the data do not bear that out at all," says Webster. "If anything, it shows higher rates of fatal mass shootings in response to weaker regulations for concealed carry by civilians."
And while school systems might try to respond to the threat of mass shootings by having police officers on site or having students go through drills, "as far as I know, there's not strong research about any of those things," says Hemenway.
Keeping guns away from young people, whether through safe storage of firearms in a home or age restrictions on purchasing, would be expected to have a protective effect, says Webster, based on data showing that "the peak ages for violent offending with firearms is roughly 18 to 21."
The public health risks associated with young people drinking alcohol inspired a ban on drinking under the age of 21, he says. But the shooter in Uvalde was able to legally buy semiautomatic rifles just after his 18th birthday.
It seems plausible that age restrictions might make it harder for young adults to access weapons capable of creating a mass shooting, says Anestis, but "do we have large data-based resources to evaluate those policies? No, we don't."
One emerging policy option that has some preliminary evidence behind it is allowing police officers to temporarily take guns away from people who seem to pose an imminent danger. A study in California that looked at how this process got used over a two-year period in that state found 21 occasions when it was done in response to threats of a mass shooting — several of which involved schools.
It's not possible to know if taking away those guns actually prevented mass shootings, but researchers say it's still important data given the general dearth of information and limited funding for research. One study in 2017 found that guns killed about as many people each year as sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, but funding for gun violence research was about 0.7% of that for sepsis.
"There's so many things to study in the gun area, and we've had not nearly enough studies for 25 years," says Hemenway. "Once you scratch the surface right now about what is known, we know so little."
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Rollout of Badges, Class Certificates and Learning Paths increased class engagement and resulted in a 98% increase in users submitting projects aiming to grow their professional skills across a range of creative disciplines
NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skillshare, the world's largest online community for creatives, today announced a series of product enhancements to equip users to set, track and achieve their learning goals across the platform's offering of more than 30,000 classes on a wide range of creative disciplines including graphic design, AI, video editing, painting, illustration and more. The initial rollout of Badges and Class Certificates resulted in an 98 percent increase in users submitting a class project, the strongest shift in user behavior based on a product update the platform has seen since its launch in 2010.
"A large number of Skillshare members come to the platform for continued professional learning to master new skills and make themselves more marketable in an increasingly challenging job market," said Matt Cooper, CEO, Skillshare. "We are constantly adding value for our users by offering tangible tools they can utilize in their real lives - and these new products are part of that continued mission to foster meaningful outcomes across the platform."
The three new features, Badges, Class Certificates and Learning Paths, are now available to all users today, providing Skillshare subscribers with added value and motivation to reach their learning goals and differentiate themselves in an uncertain and competitive job market.
- Badges - Badges help users to mark progress and celebrate accomplishments by incorporating an element of gamification to the Skillshare experience. Users can earn badges for the learning they are already doing and see their growth and activity over time to stay motivated to hit that next big milestone.
- Class Certificates - Certificates are a new way for users to get recognized for their creative accomplishments and share them with others. By completing a class and submitting a class project users receive a formal confirmation of their efforts.
- Learning Paths - With more than 65 currently available (and more on the way) Learning Paths provide users with a curated series of sequential classes across a particular skill area. The guided experience helps users build up their skills with increasingly advanced classes, helping them to build confidence, master skills one by one to reach their learning goals and deepen a skillset.
In addition to Badges, Certificates and Learning Paths, Skillshare is also home to more than 30,000 classes on a variety of topics taught by industry leaders and working professionals, on topics including illustration, design, photography, and more. Members around the world love Skillshare for discovering inspiration, learning new skills, and putting their talents to work in ways they care about. In 2022 members completed more than 1.8M Skillshare classes in their entirety. Skillshare's vast catalog also includes recently published classes from Joy Cho, Jacob Collier, Morgan Harper Nichols, Joe Ando and more.
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Skillshare is the world's largest online learning community for creativity. With more than 742,000 subscribers and over 30,000 video-based classes exploring a wide range of creative disciplines from graphic design to photography to painting and illustration to interior design. Skillshare is both a publisher of original content, and an open platform, where anyone who meets our standards and guidelines can upload a class and earn income. Skillshare's mission is to inspire discovery and growth through creativity. To learn more, go to: www.skillshare.com.
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Partnership with Northern Plains Surgical Center adds a new ASC to UVP's network
DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unifeye Vision Partners ("UVP"), a leading network of comprehensive eye care providers, today announced the completion of a strategic partnership with Northern Plains Surgery Center, based in Fargo, North Dakota. This represents UVP's fifth practice within the Upper Midwest and the 13th member of the growing UVP community.
Founded in 1999 by physician partners including Dr. Steven Bagan and Dr. Lance Bergstrom (who remain physician partners today), the Northern Plains Surgery Center serves physicians and patients from Bagan Strinden Vision, Eye Consultants of North Dakota, and Bergstrom Eye and Laser Clinic. Board-certified surgeons treat a wide range of vision-related diagnoses including cataract, glaucoma, corneal transplants, and eyelid surgeries. Along with Drs. Bagan and Bergstrom, the ASC's other current physician partners include Dr. Tom Strinden, Dr. Michelle Atchison, and Dr. Anne Keating. These five ophthalmologists will remain active partners within the ASC, with UVP holding majority ownership and responsibility for its continued success.
"We are proud to partner with UVP to continue the legacy we've built at our surgery center – offering state-of-the-art ophthalmic treatment and care to the members of the greater Fargo community," said Dr. Steven Bagan – one of the original physician founders of Northern Plains Surgery Center.
"We are excited to extend our substantial presence in the Twin Cities of Minnesota into the North Dakota market," said Martin Rash, CEO of Unifeye Vision Partners. "The addition of the team at Northern Plains Surgery Center represents our continued commitment to partnering with the best of the best in ophthalmology diagnosis and treatment, in support of the patients and referring physicians within the communities we serve."
Unifeye Vision Partners was formed to partner with leading eye care providers in targeted markets throughout the United States. The company provides management and support services to ophthalmology and optometry practices, as well as single-specialty eye surgery centers. UVP now extends its operations to a network of 108 providers, 38 clinic locations, and 9 ambulatory surgery centers. For additional information on UVP, visit the Company's website at www.uvpeye.com.
Waud Capital Partners is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm with total capital commitments of approximately $3.6 billion since its founding in 1993. The firm partners with exceptional management teams to build market-leading companies within two industries: healthcare services and business and technology services. Since its founding, Waud Capital has successfully completed more than 400 investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities. For additional information on Waud Capital, visit the firm's website at www.waudcapital.com.
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FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twelve cents ($0.12) per share to holders of record of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value, on November 11, 2022, payable on November 25, 2022.
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Who is Linda Skeens? That became last year’s question of the summer as word spread that someone at the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair had won 25 blue ribbons: Best Cake, Best Pie, Best Brownies, Best Jelly, Best Jam, Best Applesauce, Best Apple Butter, Best Pumpkin Butter, Best Sauerkraut, Best Spaghetti Sauce.
Her strawberry fudge won Best Overall Baked Good. And even more unbelievable? Her entries won first, second, and third in the cookies, cakes and brownies categories. She went viral on the internet, though she didn’t know because she had no social media.
The cover of Blue Ribbon Kitchen. (Courtesy of 83 Press)
A local reporter finally tracked her down and found a warm, down-to-earth, 74-year-old Appalachian grandmother. The daughter and wife of coal miners was tickled to get so much attention. Now, Skeens has released her “Blue Ribbon Kitchen” cookbook, filled with recipes, tips and descriptions of her life in Appalachia.
Before flying to New York and California for interviews, Skeens had never been on a plane before. Recognition like Taste of the South magazine featuring her recipes means a lot to her as someone who didn’t always know how to cook, she says.
“I got married when I was 16, and my mom was a great cook and my mother-in-law, too. I just never was interested in it,” she says. “But I was determined I was going to be a good cook someday.”
Skeens’ father, brothers and husband all worked in coal mines for mere dollars a day. Her brother Andrew was killed in the mines at age 21, a hard loss for the family.
Skeens’ son Frank Jr. was killed in a work accident driving a tanker truck.
“I miss him terrible every day. He would be real proud of me right now because he was the one got me started entering the fair and he loved my cooking,” she says. “If he was here, he would be proud of me.”
Skeens knows the importance of comfort food in hard times.
“I put love in it,” she says. “I really do. I love doing it.”
Recipes from ‘Blue Ribbon Kitchen’
By Linda Skeens
FOR MOST OF THE INTERNET, my story begins on June 13, 2022, when the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair posted the winners for their Home Economic Exhibits. I won dozens of ribbons, including seven Best Overall for my baked goods, canning, and crafts. I’m not on social media, so I didn’t see that post. I found out when I went to collect my goods at the end of the fair. I hoped to pick up a few ribbons, but I walked away with a lot more. I learned I had gone “viral.”
Soon, my name was everywhere I turned. They were talking about me on the news, and my kids and grandkids kept sharing posts and videos of people talking about me. Still, I didn’t reach out to anyone. I thought it would blow over. After all, this is what I do every year. I enter the fairs. I win a few ribbons, and then I go home to start prepping for next year’s fairs. Except, that didn’t go exactly as I imagined. The news stations struggled to find me, but one radio DJ in Dallas, Texas, did. Mason Moussette (Mason on the Mic) called me one afternoon on my home phone, and I did my first interview that day.
I thought that would be the end of it, but people became even more interested after that call. I visited tv shows and did radio interviews, even one based out of Europe!I thought flying on my first airplane and going on the Today Show would be the biggest highlight from last year; then one afternoon in August, I got a call from Hoffman Media in Birmingham, Alabama. Not only did they want to put me in a magazine (Taste of the South), but also, they wanted to publish my cookbook. I spent some time talking on the phone with Anna in their book division, 83 Press, and I knew I wanted them to help me tell my story and share my recipes. I invited her to come visit, and the next week, Anna was knocking on my door with two executives from the company, Brian and Greg. As I sat around my table, laughing with the team from 83 Press, I signed my first cookbook contract. In a few short months, I went from my regular, annual county fair entry to a cookbook author. Some days, I still can’t believe the gift this journey has been.
I have been incredibly blessed with a good life. I was born in Dante, a coal mining town in Virginia. At its peak in the 1930s, it was a bustling town of over 4,000 people. When I was growing up, the mines were the central focus of our town. Everyone had family who worked in or for the mines. It was just part of how life was back then. My daddy was a coal miner, and my mommy took care of us kids. I still remember how we didn’t always have running water in the house back then, so Mommy would have to get pots of it to warm up on the stove for everyone to wash with. Even though we didn’t have a lot, she always made sure we were cared for.
Mommy was a good cook. People would pay her to make fudge every year, but I was not a natural like her. When Frank and I got married, I was terrible at cooking, but I learned along the way. Mommy and Celia, Frank’s mom, taught me a lot, and I got better. I stayed home and raised our three children, Frank Jr., Cathy, and Elizabeth. They were my joy. Eventually, they grew up, and I needed something to fill my time. With my love of cooking, it was only natural I got a job up the road at the school cooking for the kids there. I loved working with those ladies and cooking for those kids.
Now, I’m retired, and it’s just Frank and me at home, but I can’t seem to stop cooking. I love making food for church or for family gatherings, but I really love entering fairs. It’s been forty years since I entered my first fair. I got a blue ribbon for my pillowcases back in 1983, and I was hooked. I’ve entered every year since. Now, I enter dozens of categories and spend the whole year prepping for the next year. Entering fairs is one of my favorite things, and I hope to keep doing it for many more years. Fairs have been a lifeline through a few hard years. We lost our son, Frank Jr., nine years ago, which devastated our family. Just as we began to heal, COVID-19 hit and my daughter Cathy lost her husband, and we lost my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. Being creative and cooking has allowed me an outlet during our grieving. Crafts and cooking helped me to bring joy to those I love, which has been a huge blessing. When I was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2021, I turned to my crafts and cooking yet again. It’s been a hard journey, but the doctors say I’m doing great. There’s no cure, but they’ve said with treatment, I could live another 10 to 20 years. I’m 74 now, and I’ve had a good, long life. Over the last few years, I have learned to take every day as a gift that wasn’t promised, and I try to celebrate every happiness that has been sent my way.
To my new friends and supporters: Thank you for giving me even more moments to celebrate this year. It feels real good knowing people appreciate something you love doing. This book is filled with recipes I’ve gathered over my lifetime that have brought me joy (and some blue ribbons). Some are family staples, and others have been passed down from friends and loved ones over the years. Cooking has always been a way for me to show love to my family and community. My food isn’t fancy, but it fed my children and helped them grow into loving adults. I hope you enjoy these recipes and use them to continue feeding your families for years to come. Maybe you’ll even be inspired to enter a few fairs along the way—I hope to see you there.
Zucchini cornbread. (Courtesy of 83 Press)
Zucchini Cornbread
Makes 1 (9-inch) loaf
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1¼ cups self-rising cornmeal
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¾ stick butter, melted
- ¼ cup self-rising flour
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Mix all ingredients together, and place in prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes
Buttermilk Biscuits
I have been making these ever since I got married at age 16. I wasn’t a very good cook at first, but as they say, practice makes perfect. I used to fry tenderloin or sausage to put on a biscuit for Frank to take to lunch when he worked in the coal mines. Makes about 14.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons cold salted butter
- 1 cup whole buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- Serve with butter, Sausage Gravy, Slow Cooker Apple Butter, or Pumpkin Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut in butter until it looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and continue stirring until dough clings together and makes a ball. Knead dough 10 times on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle about ½-inch thick. Cut out with a 2-inch biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary. Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Brush tops with buttermilk.
- Bake until golden brown, about 14 to 17 minutes.
Hornet’s nest cake. (Courtesy 83 Press)
Hornet’s Nest Cake
This cake is good enough on its own — no icing needed. It was my son-in-law’s favorite. We miss him a lot and wish he was still here with us. Makes 1 (13×9-inch) cake.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.5-ounce) box butterscotch cook and serve pudding (not instant)
- 1 (15.5-ounce) box yellow cake mix*
- 1 (12-ounce) package butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
*I use Betty Crocker Super Moist Butter Yellow Cake Mix.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13×9-inch cake pan.
- In a large saucepan, prepare pudding according to directions on box. Add dry cake mix. Mix just until moistened. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle butterscotch chips and nuts on top.
- Bake until a wooden pick inserted into cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipe reprinted with permission from “Blue Ribbon Kitchen” By Linda Skeens (83 Press, 2023). Photography credit 83 Press.
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Which TV mount is best?
Swapping a bulky entertainment center for a slim TV wall mount frees up floor space and lightens the look of any room. It also gives your TV tilt and swivel functionality for multiple viewing angles.
Choosing the right wall mount comes down to compatibility, materials and size. If you’re looking for an affordable and versatile TV wall mount, the Mounting Dream MD2268-LK TV Mount is easy to use and supports most TV sizes.
What to know before you buy a TV mount
Along with the wall material, the wall mount and TV screen size impact which TV mount will work best for your space.
Types of wall mounts
There are three main types of TV mounts: the tilt and swivel mount, the tilt-only mount and the fixed mount.
- The tilt and swivel mount is the most versatile, offering a customizable viewing experience. You can tilt these mounts up or down and swivel left and right. These mounts are typically more expensive with such a flexible range of motion.
- The tiltable TV mount is ideal if you only need to adjust the screen a few degrees downward to avoid glare.
- A fixed mount remains in one position after it’s attached to the wall. These mounts are cheaper and easier to install, and they’re ideal if you don’t need to adjust the TV.
Wall material
For a safe and secure mount, attach the mounting bracket to wooden studs. Plain drywall will not hold the TV’s weight for long, and it’s not a safe surface to use for your brackets. Use a stud finder to find studs and locate drywall screws. Keep in mind that the location of your studs will dictate the general location of your TV, even if it means your TV is slightly off-center.
If you want to attach your mounting bracket to brick, stone or concrete, use concrete anchors. If you’re not sure how to mount your TV safely, you may want to hire a professional to help.
Screen size
Your TV’s screen size will determine what kind of mounts you can use. While it’s best to use the manufacturer’s measurements, you can estimate by measuring diagonally across your TV with a measuring tape.
What to look for in a quality TV mount
High-quality TV mounts use strong materials and allow you to easily access the cables either from the back or the side.
Materials
TV mounts are often either plastic, aluminum, steel or a combination of materials. Plastic mounts are cheaper and lighter, but they aren’t as sturdy. An all-steel mount will be heavier, but it will offer the strongest support.
Some mounts use aluminum or combined materials to create a sturdy, midweight option. If the mount is mostly plastic, it’s best to pair it with a lightweight TV.
Compatibility
Make sure your TV mount is compatible with your TV’s make, model and size. Look for a TV mount approved by the Video Electronics Standards Association, and find out what sizes your mount supports on their website. Then, cross-check the VESA size with the size of your TV to confirm they will work together. Only use a VESA-compliant mount that matches the size of your TV.
Cable hookups
When you use a TV mount, you have a few options for cable management. Instead of letting cables dangle from your TV mount, use a cable organizer to hide them against the wall or floor. You can even find paintable covers, so you can paint them to match your walls.
How much you can expect to spend on a TV mount
Pricing for TV wall mounts varies and can cost between $20-$500. The pricing depends on the size, brand and materials. Adjustable mounts are at the higher end of the price range.
TV mount FAQ
Why do I need a VESA-compliant TV mount?
A. Every TV mount comes with a VESA size. The rating refers to the screw hole pattern on the mounting bracket and TV. This rating determines if you can safely use the mount with your TV. It also ensures the screw holes on the mount and your TV will align properly.
How do I know if the mount will support my TV’s weight?
A. The most important part of choosing a TV mount is making sure it’s compatible with your TV. The mount manufacturer should list what TVs it is compatible with, as will your TV’s manual. Cross-reference these lists to ensure both pieces are compatible, and mount the bracket as instructed for the safest, sturdiest TV display.
What’s the best TV mount to buy?
Top TV mount
Mounting Dream MD2268-LK TV Mount
What you need to know: This mount works with several TV brands and sizes. It also has a high weight capacity.
What you’ll love: You can install this mount on 16- to 24-inch stud measurements, and it holds TVs up to 132 pounds. The 1.5-inch profile is slim and sleek, and it has the ability to tilt forward to reduce glare.
What you should consider: You should use your own level instead of the one provided in the mounting kit. Additionally, it’s best to plug in your cords before mounting the brackets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top TV mount for the money
VideoSecu ML531BE2 TV Wall Mount Kit
What you need to know: This versatile mount tilts and swivels for easy viewing.
What you’ll love: The mount holds a decent range of TV models and offers 20 inches of swivel extension for an excellent range of motion. The mounting kit includes a level, a 6-foot long HDMI cable and a magnetic stud finder.
What you should consider: The weight limit is 88 pounds, and you have to install it on a stud or another solid surface, such as brick concrete or stone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
AENTGIU Studless TV Wall Mount
What you need to know: This TV wall mount doesn’t require any studs or power tools to install.
What you’ll love: The mount is compatible with most TVs between 16 and 55 inches. It is made of heavy-duty steel and can support up to 110 pounds if installed in wood or concrete.
What you should consider: You may need to use larger nails than what’s included in the mounting kit to add stability.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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- The additional study showed the MoA related to patients' continued improvement of itch over time as also observed in the Phase 2b study, which saw an increase from 34.0% at 4 weeks to 40.9% itch reduction at 8 weeks.
- The study further demonstrates the additional longer-term treatment benefits of the AOB's cellular structure on itch, even when the bacteria is metabolically inactive (without ammonia processing or production of nitric oxide and nitrite).
- Additionally, reductions in itch were seen within the first hour of application.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AOBiome Therapeutics, Inc. ("AOBiome"), a leading clinical-stage microbiome company focusing on inflammatory conditions, recently completed a Phase 2b study of 547 patients with moderate-to-severe itch and mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The trial results showed continued durability of treatment effect and separation from placebo post-trial of 40.9% reduction in itch from baseline at 8 weeks, 4 weeks after the last dose.
Further investigation supported previous findings on the secondary effects of inert Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), even after it no longer converts ammonia to Nitric Oxide and Nitrite. A recently-published in vitro study has demonstrated that both live and metabolically inactive AOB can downregulate Th2-associated pruritic cytokines. For more details see: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93299-1.
The company ran a separate open label 30 subject cosmetic safety study utilizing a cosmetic strength of metabolically inactive (heat-killed) AOB in subjects with itch associated with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The results of this study bolster the assessment of AOB as it relates to both safety and the positive results seen in the company's 547 patient Phase 2b study with live B244 material and the trailing effect, once that study was completed.
Key results from the separate Cosmetic study:
- No adverse events
- Reductions in itch were seen within the first hour of application
- Itch score improvements were observed in both adult and pediatric subjects throughout the study by VAS (0-10 scale) and Itch Man (0-4 scale), respectively. Mean adult itch scores improved from 6.98±1.78 at Baseline to 3.01±2.22 at Day 14 (57% reduction), and mean pediatric itch scores improved from 2.64±0.67 at Baseline to 0.82±0.75 at Day 14 (69% reduction)
- 57.9% of adult subjects showed a 4-point improvement in itch (Visual Analog Scale) at Day 14 (11-point scale)
- 81.8% of pediatric subjects showed a 2-point improvement in itch (Itch Man Scale) at Day 14 (5-point scale)
- The benefits for itch were sustained, with reductions from Baseline persisting after discontinuation of use – similar to results seen in the Phase 2b study.
- Subjects showed improvement in the appearance of eczema at Day 14 as compared to Baseline.
"These results show that AOB can still have real-world impact on the immune system even when AOB is neither consuming ammonia or no longer viable. This has huge implications for AOB's persistence on the skin, the effectiveness of our clinical products and the simplicity of incorporating AOB into patient's everyday routines." says President & CEO, Todd Krueger.
AOBiome is in the process of planning Phase 3 studies for B244, for which it aims to start recruiting patients in 2023.
AOBiome's B244 platform is a patented, proprietary, topical formulation. Once deployed, B244 produces nitric oxide, a signaling molecule known to regulate inflammation and vasodilation. B244 has been observed to be well-tolerated in clinical studies to date.
Additionally, recently published immunology data demonstrates that B244 can reduce the inflammatory and pruritic cytokines IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IL-31. See full article at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93299-1.
AOBiome Therapeutics, Inc. is a Cambridge, MA-based life sciences company focused on transforming human health by developing topical therapeutics for inflammatory conditions. AOBiome is advancing a pipeline of multiple, clinical-stage therapeutic candidates. Learn more at www.aobiome.com.
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President heads to Florida Wednesday after devastation from Hurricane Ian
FEMA is leading the federal response; Floridians encouraged to apply for help
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Just about one week after Hurricane Ian decimated homes and businesses, President Joe Biden is set to head to Florida Wednesday .
Jeremy Greenberg, Chief of the National Response Coordination Center at FEMA, told Washington News Bureau reporter Jamie Bittner that the agency has 2,000 people on the ground and hundreds of more workers from other federal agencies are also assisting in the recovery.
“Some of the most challenging issues that the folks in Florida are facing right now still deal with immediate life saving search and rescue operations, as well as prolonged power and water outages to help address those issues,” said Greenberg. He said the agency is focused on making sure everyone has food, water, and shelter. They hope to move people from evacuation centers to more temporary housing.
Organizations such as the American Red Cross are also assisting in the state as FEMA crews focus to remove debris, restore power and fix roads.
Hear how the American Red Cross is assisting families here
Greenberg said Florida was well-prepared for the incident and that, “several days before landfall, we were working in collaboration with our state partners on plans to understand the hardest and potentially hardest impacted areas, and then moving lifesaving equipment such as search and rescue teams, temporary power and other communications equipment in close enough where they wouldn’t be impacted by the storm, but would be able to respond very, very quickly.”
Greenberg said FEMA crews will stay in the state for as long as they are needed.
“As far as how long this will take, it’s going to be a while. This was a catastrophic hurricane that made landfall with significant winds and storm surge that caused catastrophic damage in a variety of areas. So, the teams will be working in concert with state and the local jurisdictions to prioritize and then execute the plans. Obviously, this is going to take a lot of funding as well for this cleanup,” he said.
Greenberg is urging anyone who is impacted by the hurricane to file a claim with their insurance company and then register for FEMA assistance. FEMA has set up a toll free number at 1-800-621-3362 or people can also register on this website.
Greenberg said as FEMA provides relief on the ground, they are also preparing for the future as they said hurricane season is not over.
“We’re doing some future planning to see what might be needed if there happens to be a second or third storm into the already impacted area or somewhere else in Florida. And then simultaneously, the recovery teams on the ground are working with the state to identify those priority projects, to include restoring power lines, debris removal from the roadways and getting a sense of normalcy back to the folks who were impacted by the storm,” he said.
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