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It may appear that Infiniti is dying on the vine, but a revamp with new products and new store designs is currently underway.
Infiniti provided U.S. dealers with an early look at the plans during a meeting held in Beverly Hills, California, on Wednesday, where the automaker presented a redesigned QX80, a new QX65, and a pair of electric vehicles.
Citing dealers in attendance, Automotive News (subscription required) reported that the new QX80 arrives next summer with a price tag of more than $100,000 and a turbocharged V-6 rated at 450 hp. The current QX80 starts at $74,395, including a $1,695 destination charge, and is powered by a 400-hp V-8.
To justify the increased starting price, as well as help differentiate the QX80 from new versions of the Nissan Armada and Patrol twins also in the works, Infiniti will reportedly add more content and technology to its three-row SUV, including active air suspension, a 24-inch display for a digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen, and the latest in connectivity and electronic driver-assist systems.
The redesigned QX80 will reportedly be followed in mid-2025 by a QX65, a two-row SUV that will be a coupe-like version of the mid-size QX60. It will follow the path of the QX55, which is the coupe-like version of the compact QX50.
Infiniti will then launch a pair of EVs, according to Automotive News. The first is said to be due in late 2026 and will fill the space of the Q70 sedan thanks to proportions and design similar to the Tesla Model S.
The second EV is due in mid-2027 and will be a crossover. Both EVs were teased by Infiniti in 2021 and are planned for production at Nissan’s plant in Canton, Mississippi.
Infiniti’s U.S. sales fell to 46,619 units in 2022, which is the lowest since 1992, when the brand was just three years old. To help double annual sales to around 100,000 units later this decade, Infiniti will also introduce a more modern design for retail outlets. Infiniti’s logo used on vehicle front grilles will also take on a three-dimensional look to help serve as a focal point for the front of the vehicle while expressing a sense of motion and dynamism, the automaker has said.
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By NOAH TRISTER
AP Sports Writer
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left a game against Denver on Sunday with a knee injury after being sacked on the final play of the first quarter.
Moments later, the Baltimore star emerged from the sideline tent and went down the tunnel, leaving the offense in backup Tyler Huntley’s hands. Jackson appeared to be walking OK, if not all that fast.
Baltimore’s season fell apart last year when Jackson went down with an ankle injury in December. He hasn’t missed a game this season for Baltimore, which is tied with the Cincinnati Bengals atop the AFC North at 7-4.
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The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.
Griner has acknowledged that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested in February at a Moscow airport, but she contends that she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
“We are not arguing that Brittney took it here as a medicine. We are still saying that she involuntarily brought it here because she was in a rush,” defense attorney Alexander Boykov said after the session in which a Russian neuropsychologist testified about worldwide use of medicinal cannabis.
“The Russian public has to know, and the Russian court in the first place has to know, that it was not used for recreational purposes in the United States. It was prescribed by a doctor,” he said.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who plays for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The medical testimony and Griner's admission that she had the canisters are aimed at bringing her a mild sentence.
“We have a lot of mitigating factors. So we do hope that the court will take it into consideration. And the courts in Russia, in fact, have very broad discretion with regard to the sentence," said Maria Blagovolina, another of Griner's lawyers.
The trial of the two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury standout began July 1 but only five sessions have been held, some of them lasting only about an hour.
The slow-moving trial and Griner's five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained,” a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.
Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy's charge d'affaires, attended Tuesday's court session. Griner “confirms that she is doing ok and as well as can be expected under these circumstances,” she told reporters.
Griner was arrested in February amid high U.S.-Moscow tensions ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. Some supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. American soccer notable Megan Rapinoe last week said “she’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.” | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/griners-russian-trial-considers-medicinal-use-of-cannabis | 2022-07-26 12:54:38 | 0 | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/griners-russian-trial-considers-medicinal-use-of-cannabis |
(KTLA) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is still dealing with the backlash following last year’s slapping incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock.
To prevent future fiascos from happening, a crisis team will be standing by during this year’s ceremony for the first time ever.
Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy, explained to Time Magazine how the team has prepared for the 2023 awards show.
“Because of last year, we’ve opened our minds to the many things that can happen at the Oscars. But these crisis plans — the crisis communication teams and structures we have in place — allow us to say this is the group that we have to gather very quickly,” he explained. “This is how we all come together. This is the spokesperson. This will be the statement. And obviously depending on the specifics of the crisis, let’s hope something doesn’t happen and we never have to use these, but we already have frameworks in place that we can modify.”
Kramer believes that with a steady hand like Jimmy Kimmel hosting the show, things will be fine, but if not, the crisis team is on standby.
The 95th Oscars will be held on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
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A late wave of buying left major indexes higher on Wall Street after another day of up-and-down trading.
A rebound in technology stocks helped turn things around in the last hour of trading Monday. The S&P 500 is coming off a three-week losing streak amid worries about high inflation and the rapid increase in interest rates the Federal Reserve is likely to prescribe for it.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 rose 24.34 points, or 0.6%, to 4,296.12.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 238.06 points, or 0.7%, to 34,049.46.
The Nasdaq rose 165.56 points, or 1.3%, to 13,004.85.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 13.54 points, or 0.7%, to 1,954.20.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 470.06 points, or 9.9%.
The Dow is down 2,288.84 points, or 6.3%.
The Nasdaq is down 2,640.12 points, or 16.9%.
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As temperatures fluctuate in most of the United States during the winter, the bomber jacket becomes an increasingly popular choice. A longtime staple of the transitional wardrobe, the bomber jacket is a versatile piece of clothing that can be dressed down for rugged outdoor wear or all the way up for a fancy event.
Bombers are easy to style, and since they come in so many cuts, colors and fabrics, including leather, satin and suede, there is sure to be one that matches your aesthetic and budget. Plus, you can layer your bomber with a sweater or scarf depending on how cold it is.
In this article: Landing Leathers Air Force A-2 Flight Bomber, Carhartt Loose Fit Firm Duck Insulated Flannel-Lined Jacket and Levi’s Men’s MA-1 Flight Jacket.
Best leather bomber jackets
Landing Leathers Air Force A-2 Flight Bomber
Although it’s not cheap, this classic jacket has the timeless style from the era in which it was originally designed, the early 1930s. Thankfully, unlike the originals, the Landing Leathers A-2 Bomber is made from smooth supple leather that can easily be treated with water repellent. With proper care, this jacket is sure to last.
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Calvin Klein Classic Faux Shearling B-3 Bomber Jacket
This is an excellent, reasonably priced alternative to what is normally a prohibitively expensive style. Complete with buttery-soft faux suede, cozy sherpa lining and nicely aged hardware, this bomber has an elevated vintage look with a price that can’t be beat.
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Best rugged bomber jackets
Carhartt Loose Fit Firm Duck Insulated Flannel-Lined Jacket
If you’re looking for something you can rely on to protect yourself on the job site or in an otherwise formidable outdoor environment, look no further. The loose fit leaves plenty of room for airflow or layering and is nicely tied together with a tight cinch at the waist. This prevents the fabric from getting in the way.
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It doesn’t get much heavier duty than this for bomber jackets. Made entirely from 12-ounce cotton canvas, it’s sure to keep you warm, dry and well-protected from stray sticks and rocks that may be poking into your trail.
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Best formal bomber jackets
Although this jacket bears the MA-1 name, the tailored fit and neat faux-fur collar lend it a sense of modern formality that’s absent from the traditional military design. The collar is also removable, which lets the jacket be machine-washed and enhances its versatility.
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Weatherproof Original Golf Bomber Jacket
Formal style meets outdoor functionality. With clean lines, a modern fit and a lovely matte finish that’s also water-repellent, this jacket can keep you warm and dry.
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This Calvin Klein bomber has a slightly oversized boxy shape designed to complement your shoulders and waist. Another benefit of this cut is that you can easily layer a chunky sweater or even a slimmer jacket right under the bomber.
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Best urban bomber jackets
Alpha Industries MA-1 Flight Bomber Jacket
This iconic jacket was the first military-made jacket to become a mainstay of civilian fashion, created in 1948 by the U.S. military to replace the heavy, high-maintenance B-15 bomber jacket. This iteration stays close to its reliable roots in terms of quality and style versatility.
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Stewart & Strauss Original Varsity Letterman
Although the letterman has taken on a life of its own, it grew out of the bomber jacket aesthetic and shares the same critical features of having a ribbed waist, ribbed cuffs and an overall cropped cut. This letterman gives the wearer a sense of retro-modernism, thanks to its wool and leather accents.
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Boss Padded Nylon Bomber Jacket
This jacket is as functional as it is good-looking. The smooth nylon has strong repellent properties, and the padding is thick enough to keep you warm on a chilly night and thin enough to be layered for colder outings. This jacket is complemented with high-quality hardware, but it isn’t too friendly on the wallet.
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Best quilted and puffer bomber jackets
This puffer combines the cut and fit of a bomber with the classic look of a formal quilted jacket. Although this jacket can’t be dressed to the nines, it’s a versatile piece that can be used for casual daytime wear, as well as for a dinner with friends.
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Levi’s Corduroy Quilted Bomber Jacket
While this bomber is sure to repel the cold, you can count on it to attract looks. The corduroy gives the jacket an inviting, cozy texture you don’t usually see on bombers. The cut is also a bit slimmer, which makes it good for keeping the heat in.
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Tommy Hilfiger Quilted Arctic Cloth Snorkel Bomber
This unique bomber has an opulent look, thanks to a vegan leather exterior and overstuffed filling. It’s complete with a removable hood and a high warmth rating, and its fit leaves room for layering when it gets extra cold.
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Worth checking out
- Tommy Hilfiger’s Soft Shell Active Filled Bomber Jacket is a stylish option if you need something heavier duty.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings (NYSE: BKKT).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 20, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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DALLAS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDIndustries is pleased to introduce BrightBlue™, an automated fault detection and diagnostics solution that optimizes commercial building systems' reliability and performance to conserve energy and resources, ensure consistent occupant comfort and extend equipment life.
"In recognizing our customers' growing demand for data-driven building operations solutions, we're adding smart building capabilities to our proven Building Automation and Controls, Service and Facilities and new construction offerings throughout the Southwest," says CEO Harold MacDowell.
BrightBlue™ gives building operations teams a way to:
Connect and collect data from a facility's central plant and HVAC systems, meters, sensors and the Building Automation System.
Model and simulate equipment operations. Real-time performance data is monitored through a customizable dashboard.
Analyze and diagnose continuously to optimize efficiencies and performance.
Prioritize and act to address comfort, energy usage and equipment reliability to best serve organizations' goals with data-driven decisions.
TDIndustries implements BrightBlue™ across industries, including for schools and universities, health care centers, data centers, office buildings and more. It's compatible with multiple software platforms and critical equipment systems and backed by TD's 75-plus years of engineering, construction, technology and building operations expertise.
For a higher education customer, BrightBlue™ detected 62 diagnostic faults in the first three months of implementation. With low or no-cost solutions, the system will save the organization an estimated $84,000 per year in energy costs, among other benefits.
"TD values its longstanding relationships with building owners and other customers, and the customizable BrightBlue™ smart buildings solution is a direct result of listening to and addressing our client's needs with innovative, data-driven solutions," MacDowell adds.
Celebrating 75 years of servant leadership and excellence, TDIndustries, Inc. is the premier facilities service and mechanical construction company serving the Southwest. TD has been finding solutions for customers' needs with innovative ideas and cost-saving solutions since 1946. With offices in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, TD is well-positioned to meet customers' needs and exceed their expectations on any project regardless of size, complexity, or location, within budget, and on time. For more information, visit TDIndustries.com.
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MIAMI, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goya Foods, through its Goya Gives global initiative, partners with Global Empowerment Mission (G.E.M.) to send ongoing shipments of food to the people of Turkey in response to the desperate cries of earthquake victims in Malatya. G.E.M.'s Miami headquarters is consolidating donations from around the country, and Goya's Florida and Texas facilities with daily shipments of food, water, and humanitarian aid to Turkey.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the over 19,000 victims, their families, the first responders, and the people of Turkey in this historic disaster. Michael Capponi, Founder of G.E.M. was already on the ground within 48 hours in Turkey when we received his call for help. Although we always respond to crises around the world, this is especially heartbreaking due to the sheer number of souls lost," said Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods.
Through Goya Gives, Goya is always at the forefront of natural disasters and humanitarian relief efforts, donating millions of pounds of food each year in the United States and worldwide.
To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit: www.goya.com
About Goya Foods
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America's largest Hispanic-owned food company and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities worldwide. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.
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After years of living on the street, couple gets first apartment together
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - Life out on the street is over for a couple in Arizona.
Daniel Robinson and Dianna Hofer have escaped the heat and moved into their first apartment together.
They say their story proves you can turn your life around with the right help after living on the street or in parks for years.
The couple said they always wanted an apartment together but weren’t sure how to make that happen until the Phoenix Rescue Mission stepped in.
“Being out on the street isn’t easy,” Hofer said.
The two said they have been together for eight years without a home throughout their relationship.
“I can finally sleep at night,” Hofer said.
Brian Farretta, a case manager with the Phoenix Rescue Mission, said the team got the couple housing in just six hours through an emergency housing voucher.
“This is probably the fastest I’ve ever gotten someone housed. From there, we took them to the apartment complex and they were approved on-site,” Farretta said.
And the team fully furnished the apartment.
“When I had my house before it was hand-me-downs. I didn’t have new furniture. So, to be able to pick out our furniture is exciting,” Hofer said.
Rachel Milne, with Homeless Solutions in Phoenix, said it’s currently too hot to go unsheltered in the city.
Milne has been documenting “The Zone” cleanup efforts after a court ordered a cleanup of the large encampment area downtown.
“In total, we’ve engaged with 148 individuals, and 121 of them have accepted shelter services,” she said.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Monday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced charges against two individuals who he says tried to interfere with a DOJ investigation.
“The defendants directed an employee at a U.S. government law enforcement agency to steal confidential information about the United States criminal prosecution of the company,” Garland said.
That company is the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei. Garland says the Chinese intelligence officers wanted the U.S. employee to obtain confidential information like witnesses and evidence.
“But in fact, the individual they recruited was actually a double agent, working on behalf of the FBI,” Garland said.
FBI Director Christopher Wray points out that this isn’t the first time China has done something to help one of its own companies.
“I’ve been repeatedly sounding the alarm about the Chinese government’s disregard for fair business practices for international norms and for the rule of law,” Wray said.
The DOJ says the two intelligence officers gave more than $60,000 in bitcoin to the double agent for what they believed was insider information.
“This was an egregious attempt by PRC intelligence officers to shield a PRC based company from accountability and to undermine the integrity of our judicial system,” Garland said.
For now, the two intelligence officers remain at large and arrest warrants have been issued. This case is one of three that the DOJ has brought forward against 13 people associated with the Chinese government.
In the second case, the DOJ has charged seven individuals who allegedly forced someone to return to China through scare tactics and harassment. In the third case, the DOJ alleges four Chinese nationals attempted to target and recruit individuals to act on China’s behalf through a fake think tank.
“As these cases demonstrate, the government of China sought to interfere with the rights and freedoms of individuals in the United States and to undermine our judicial system that protects those rights,” Garland said. | https://www.wivb.com/news/washington-dc/justice-department-charges-2-chinese-intel-officers-with-trying-to-obstruct-investigation/ | 2022-10-25 17:39:51 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/washington-dc/justice-department-charges-2-chinese-intel-officers-with-trying-to-obstruct-investigation/ |
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
7-5-7-7
(seven, five, seven, seven)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
7-5-7-7
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Officers rescue residents from apartment fire
EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB/Gray News) - A fire at an apartment complex in Connecticut sent two police officers to the hospital on Monday morning.
Police were originally responding to a welfare complaint on Monday. Once they arrived, however, they said they saw heavy smoke coming from the first floor of the apartment building.
Body camera footage shows how officers sprung into action and began evacuating residents, including one resident using a wheelchair.
The fire department was able to get the fire out and get all other residents to safety.
Police said two police officers were released from the hospital after they were treated for smoke inhalation.
Residents in the complex said they continued to feel uneasy and unsafe after the fire was put out.
One resident, who did not provide her name, said it was the scariest moment of her life.
She said the fire alarm started going off and when she opened the door, she was hit with black smoke. She and her daughter escaped out of a window and sat outside for several hours.
She said she believes there were people living in the basement that may have caused the fire.
“I feel like it’s negligent and harmful to us,” she said. “They think squatters may have been in the building probably smoking or using substances, lit something and left it unattended which caused all this damage here.”
The resident said she was placed in a separate unit.
On Monday afternoon, she had a sign on her door from the town that told her she’d have to evacuate because the building was unsafe.
She said she had not heard from the town or the complex on if she’ll be able to move back inside her apartment.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Angel Reese scored 31 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds in her debut with No. 16 LSU and the Tigers coasted past Bellarmine 125-50 in the season opener on Monday night.
The transfer from Maryland, where she was an All-American, had 14 points in the first quarter when the Tigers took a 31-8 lead and went on to a school record for points in a game.
West Virginia transfer Jasmine Carson added 17 points and Alexis Morris 16 for LSU, which returned only one starter (Morris) and five players from Kim Mulkey's first team, which had the greatest turnaround by a first-year coach in Southeastern Conference history.
The Tigers scored the first seven points and led 17-3 and 27-5 in the first quarter. LSU scored the first 15 of the second quarter for a 46-8 lead.
Freshman Flau'jae Johnson and Kateri Poole (Ohio State) both had 13 points and freshman Sa'Myah Smith 12 with 11 rebounds for the Tigers, who shot 54% from the field, had a 56-28 rebounding margin, forced 31 turnovers and went 44 of 57 from the foul line as five Knights fouled out and two more had four fouls.
Hayley Harrison scored 19 points for the Knights.
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EchoStar Announces Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:00 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Financial Highlights:
Consolidated revenue of $499.3 million.
Net income of $10.5 million, consolidated net income attributable to EchoStar common stock of $13.9 million and basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock of $0.16.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $167.7 million (see discussion and the reconciliation of GAAP to this non-GAAP measure below).
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Financial Highlights:
Consolidated revenue of $1,000.9 million.
Net income of $99.4 million, consolidated net income attributable to EchoStar common stock of $105.3 million, and basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock of $1.24.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $333.6 million (see discussion and the reconciliation of GAAP to this non-GAAP measure below).
"Once again, the EchoStar team delivered a solid performance in the second quarter," said Hamid Akhavan, CEO and President of EchoStar. "We are focused on optimizing operations and asset yields in order to maintain our track record of excellent fiscal responsibility, and are leveraging our engineering expertise to innovate new solutions and applications across the market segments we serve."
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 - Additional Information:
Consolidated revenue was flat year over year. Higher equipment sales of $16.1 million to our domestic and international enterprise customers was offset by lower service revenues of $16.6 million, primarily due to lower broadband consumer customers.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 10.2% or $19.0 million year over year.
Net income decreased $24.5 million year over year. The decrease was primarily due to an unfavorable change in investments of $53.2 million, lower operating income of $19.4 million, and losses on foreign exchange of $4.3 million. These items were partially offset by lower net interest expense of $18.4 million, lower net income tax expense of $15.8 million, and lower losses in Other, net, of $15.4 million, which included litigation expense of $16.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Hughes broadband subscribers totaled approximately 1,346,000, declining 60,000 from March 31, 2022. Our current capacity limitations require a balancing of capacity utilization with subscriber levels in areas of high bandwidth demand. These constraints, and increased competitive pressures, are impacting our consumer subscriber levels. In Latin America, subscriber levels were also impacted by adverse economic conditions, more selective customer screening, and capacity allocation to community WiFi and enterprise opportunities.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, approximately 63% of Hughes segment revenue was attributable to our consumer customers with approximately 37% attributable to our enterprise customers.
Cash, cash equivalents and current marketable investment securities were $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2022.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we purchased 1,924,875 shares of our Class A common stock in open market trades.
The Jupiter 3/EchoStar XXIV satellite continues to progress at Maxar and is expected to be launched during the first half of 2023
Set forth below is a table highlighting certain of EchoStar's segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands) (all US GAAP amounts reference results from operations):
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measurement (amounts in thousands):
Note on Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA is defined as "Net income (loss)" excluding "Interest income, net," "Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized," "Income tax benefit (provision), net," "Depreciation and amortization," and "Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests."
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding Gains and losses on investments, net, Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net, and other non-recurring or non-operational items. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures determined in accordance with US GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are reconciled to Net income (loss) in the table above and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with US GAAP. Our management uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as measures of our operating efficiency and overall financial performance for benchmarking against our peers and competitors. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the underlying operating performance of our business and are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our financial performance. Management also believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful to investors because they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate the performance of companies in our industry.
The consolidated financial statements of EchoStar for the periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are attached to this press release. Detailed financial data and other information are available in EchoStar's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
EchoStar will host a conference call to discuss its earnings on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode on EchoStar's investor relations website at ir.echostar.com. To participate via telephone and ask a question, participants must register using this online form.
About EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communications solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments.
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It you are middle-aged you just might get what I am about to lay down.
Not sure really what middle-aged means exactly, middle of what? Even if you are younger by definition, I can assure you your time will come.
Getting older has a different set of rules for each of us based on heredity, eating habits and lifestyle, but rest assured whatever it is, we all get to feel the pleasures of circling the sun one more time and even those in the best shape know what I am about to say.
You might ask, what does this have to do with fishing? A lot, is my answer.
Age is a double-edged sword. On one hand it gives us wisdom to not do dumb things and also it gives us the ability to not do the dumb things as fast or as efficiently too. The bad news can be with it our gumption wanes. Waning gumption goes with the territory of aches and pains, slowing down, gray hair or stopping what we love but losing the lust for life, our gumption, entirely can be our demise.
I am one that counts the things I can do versus the ones I can’t. Retrospection, looking at ourselves, plus perspiration, hard work, can bring inspiration and rewards.
This column is about getting out of a rut that I am confident I am not the only one my age is faced with. No doubt getting gumption back is in our control but giving into the demons of age is much easier than fighting through it. Excuses become the rule and a laissez faire attitude, and the I don’t give a damn can take over. Indeed, not all obstacles of age can be averted but many can. We just have to put our mind to it.
Motivation to change the process has to be front and center, and just like overcoming what others say is impossible to possible starts with that. Talk is cheap, working on the physical, but more importantly, the mental has to take charge.
I recently heard a quote that some young people do not know they can die and that struck a chord with me. None of us get out of this thing called life alive, but dag blame it, today is not the day.
My mind still thinks I am 20, but my body knows those days are far behind me. But that doesn’t mean I surrender to it either. As I am finding out, I am not the Lone Ranger here and I hear it almost every day and it’s aggravating and can cause anger, frustration and can also cause depression. Misery hates company here and fighting through it both physically and mentally is the game.
I am not used to losing and won’t start here. Giving up to age is not in the cards.
Fishing and the fishing business is still a big part of my life and I am not ready yet to be put out to pasture. I love winning, but winning has taken a new shape. This isn’t on anyone else, but is totally on me and it seems it is ether put up or shut up time and knowing the mind can be the most powerful tool available it is time to pull up my britches and get back in the game.
The question isn’t simple and I am working on training my mind again. Can’t will be replaced with can! That is my starting place.
Rule number one for 2023: I will not let excuses alter my path.
What do we do about it is the $1,000 question. We all have aches and pains and as we age that seems to be more common place. But using that as a crutch or a reason not to get back in the saddle is weak in my mind.
Never give up. We spend most of our lives climbing the hill with the ultimate goal of cresting that hill. But going down the hill at a high rate of speed isn’t an option either in my mind. Crashing after reaching the summit is actually worse than the climbing part. I see it in my fishing, too.
Things that were easy sometimes seem to be hard now. Simply unloading and loading the boat at the ramp can be a chore. It takes planning and the use of every tool in the toolbox, including having the desire to be on the water, which is the most important part.
I never questioned my “want to” but excuses seem to many times take precedent and the easy way out of not going. Too windy, too far to walk and they aren’t biting anyway rationalizes the reasons not to go. That has to clearly be removed from the thought process. What was once easy isn’t but giving up and looking out over the water versus being on it is miserable.
Rule number two for 2023: Take excuses out of my thought process.
Fast is relative. Running, jumping and doing things quickly may not be in the cards but using our noggins may give us longer in the tooth folk’s ways to help us conquer the obstacles more efficiently and find the enjoyment again ahead of the bellyaching and excuses that seems like the easy way out.
Aging happens quickly and most don’t see it until it becomes limiting. Not sure there is a magic age and it’s different for everyone but when it hits it’s like being smacked with a two by four. It’s a holy crap, it’s a I am old moment and straight up that sucks.
Rule number three for 2023: It won’t be easy.
For all of you who have hit this same wall, I get it. For those of you who haven’t yet, your time is coming but rest assured my commitment to 2023 in my life and fishing will be different.
Looking in the mirror and evaluating through introspection align with honesty is tough business. Straight up, you may not like what you see. A case in point is I wear my emotions on my sleeve and my buffer is awful so I have to start there, too. Backing down or not standing up for what is right won’t leave but my approach could be much better.
Watching what happened on Monday Night Football with Demar Hamlin, an able-bodied young man who was living his dream and had a heart attack while making a football play, gave me perspective and resolve. Now it is up to me.
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Breakthrough technology now available to help ethylene producers reduce emissions and meet sustainability goals
HOUSTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the launch of a major enhancement to its leading ethane feed steam cracker that is capable of achieving zero CO2 emissions from an ethylene plant. Lummus developed this next generation design as part of its comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all of its technology offerings.
The cracker, which is the industry's first, is now available for commercial use to decarbonize a process in petrochemical manufacturing that is very carbon intensive. It can be incorporated into both new and existing ethane crackers, and at sites and facilities of different sizes.
"Ethylene producers are looking for solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of their investments, and this new net zero ethane cracker will help them achieve their decarbonization goals," said Leon de Bruyn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lummus Technology. "By launching the world's first CO2-free ethane cracker, we are leveraging Lummus' innovative culture and proven ability to commercialize breakthrough technologies to play a critical role in the energy transition."
The combustion of methane or other carbon-based fuels can be eliminated through innovations to the cracking heater design, resulting in significant reductions in the fuel firing demand, enhancements in the recovery section and a partial switch from steam turbine to electric drivers on the major compressors.
Lummus' proprietary ethane feed steam cracking process is the most widely applied process for the production of polymer grade ethylene and polymer grade propylene. The process is noted for its performance including high product yield, energy efficiency, low investment cost and industry-leading reliability.
Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing process technologies that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. Lummus is a master licensor of clean energy, petrochemical, refining, gas processing and renewable technologies, and a supplier of catalysts, proprietary equipment, digitalization and related lifecycle services to customers worldwide. To learn more about Lummus, visit www.LummusTechnology.com.
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With slim odds, the Flyers didn't strike gold in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes.
But they will have a chance to bring in some needed high-end talent near the top of the 2023 NHL draft.
"We're fortunate it's a good year," Flyers general manager Danny Briere said of the draft crop in April. "We have quite a few picks and we have a high one.
"You have to go through a lot of bad times to get there unfortunately, but it's exciting when you're at the draft table and you get to pick such a high pick. It's going to be a critical pick for the organization moving forward, there's no doubt about it."
After selecting Cutter Gauthier fifth overall last summer, the Flyers are slotted at No. 7 for this year's draft, which will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. With the Ivan Provorov trade, the Flyers acquired the 22nd overall pick, giving them two first-rounders and 10 total selections in the draft. The first round kicks off at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday, while Rounds 2-7 follow Thursday starting at 11 a.m. ET.
Leading up to the draft, we're breaking down targets for the Flyers at No. 7.
Next up:
News
Dalibor Dvorsky
Position: Center
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 201
Shoots: Left
Team: AIK
Scouting report
Behind only Leo Carlsson, a potential top-three pick, Dvorsky is considered by many as the second-best European center in the draft.
The Slovakian possesses excellent size, skill and playmaking strengths. His shot is legit and there’s a swagger to his game.
He turned heads at the 2023 IIHF U-18 World Junior Championship in late April, putting up eight goals and 13 points over seven games for Slovakia.
“I’ve got to tell you, he’s the player that probably gained himself the most momentum from the U-18 world championships,” Dan Marr, the director of NHL Central Scouting, said June 1 in a phone interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. “Where a lot of people there, if they didn’t have him as a surefire top-10 consideration, I think they changed their mind. I think he moved up the ladder on a lot of teams. He was able to compete with his skills and attributes. And you could see he made a difference.”
Dvorsky just turned 18 years old on Thursday. So as a 17-year-old this season, he played against men in Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan, a pro league that is a tier below the SHL.
In 38 games for AIK, Dvorsky had 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and a minus-19 rating while playing 14:50 minutes per game.
He dominated at the junior level in Sweden with 10 goals and 21 points through 10 games.
“You can just see, he plays like he’s on a mission when he’s out there, he doesn’t want to be denied,” Marr said. “It’s those intangibles that he brings, along with his skills, that make him a very appealing prospect.”
Dvorsky is the third-ranked European skater by NHL Central Scouting. In its updated rankings, EliteProspects.com has him as the 11th-best player in the draft, while The Athletic's Scott Wheeler has him at No. 8 and as the fifth-best center.
There are some questions about Dvorsky's skating ability and his play on the defensive side of the puck. It’s possible he could translate more as a winger at the NHL level.
With the skepticism around his skating, he was able to change the narrative a bit at the U-18 World Junior Championship.
“You have to be able to skate to play in the National Hockey League,” Marr said. “The skating, you could factor in improvements with his age group, but it’s kind of shifted from size and skating now to everyone wants to focus on the hockey sense and the compete. The real prize is getting the player that competes with his size, competes with his smarts, competes with skills, competes with his speed. This is a player that can do that.”
Fit with Flyers
The Flyers have stressed their need for more top-end talent and how the entry draft is the most effective way at acquiring such talent. Dvorsky definitely fits the bill of high upside and enticing ingredients.
He has size, he has goal-scoring capability and he plays down the middle of the ice.
The concerns about Dvorsky’s skating and speed might be red flags for the Flyers, who will have options at No. 7. They could have a chance to take their top-ranked defenseman or another one of the highly-touted forwards.
But if the Flyers went with Dvorsky, they’ll have another potential top-six pivot in their system. Gauthier is a natural winger, but he's playing center at Boston College and the Flyers hope he plays down the middle in the NHL. Dvorsky has similar size to Gauthier, who is 6-foot-2 and close to 200 pounds. Both are dangerous in the offensive zone. They could make for a nice one-two punch in the future.
The Flyers haven’t drafted a Slovakian player since 2015, when they took goalie Matej Tomek in the third round.
We’ll see if that changes later this month.
More targets
• Could high-scoring center with 'no holes' be there for Flyers at No. 7?
• Tage Thompson type of prospect? Big winger should intrigue Flyers at No. 7
• Reinbacher, with 'all the skills and tools,' may be draft's top D-man for Flyers
• Moore would offer Flyers elite speed, skating down the middle | https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/2023-nhl-draft-scouting-report-dalibor-dvorsky-very-appealing-prospect/525184/ | 2023-06-16 23:00:21 | 0 | https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/2023-nhl-draft-scouting-report-dalibor-dvorsky-very-appealing-prospect/525184/ |
BOSTON (AP) — About 50 correctional officers at a Massachusetts prison are participating in a pilot program to evaluate the use of body cams in improving safety and transparency in state Department of Correction facilities, officials announced Monday.
The program is taking place at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster, a maximum security facility and the reception and diagnostic center for all newly incarcerated men, the department said in a statement.
Three different products are being evaluated during the program that started last month. The guards are wearing the cameras as they perform their normal duties and they augment the facility's network of stationary cameras.
“The use of this advanced technology in correctional settings has been shown to improve safety, provide valuable documentation for evidentiary purposes, resolve officer-involved incidents, and offer a useful training tool for the department and its officers,” prisons Commissioner Carol Mici said in a statement.
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, which oversees the Department of Correction, began exploring the use of body cams in 2021.
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WATCH: Police chopper captures reunion with missing kid
Published: Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:41 AM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (CNN) - A 4-year-old from Ohio was finally reunited with his loved ones.
The moment of relief for his family was caught on camera on Thursday.
Ohio State Patrol sent out its aviation crew to help locate the child after he was reported missing.
In the aerial footage taken, you can see the aviation crew spot the child in a field.
They helped lead searchers on the ground to him, and you can see the heart-warming moment of the adults running up to hug the child.
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In early February 2023, 38 train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment prompted questions online about railroad safety, as well as claims about the number of train derailments across the U.S.
Chanel Rion, a correspondent with the One America News Network, tweeted, “On average, over 1,700 train derailments occur in the US per year. It’s common.”
On The Victory Channel, a conservative, faith-based news outlet, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) also cited that statistic, and said that equates to more than four derailments per day.
A VERIFY viewer asked us on TikTok if those numbers are accurate.
THE QUESTION
Are there an average of 1,700 train derailments in the U.S. each year?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, on average, there are more than 1,700 train derailments each year in the U.S.
WHAT WE FOUND
From 1990 to 2021, there were 54,570 train derailments in the U.S. That’s an average of 1,760 derailments per year, or about 4.8 derailments per day, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
On average, there are four deaths caused by train derailments each year.
The BTS began tracking train derailment data annually in 1990. Prior to that, the data was measured every five years. The BTS collects their data from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
The FRA defines a derailment as any type of train accident where on-track equipment leaves the rail for a reason other than collision or explosion.
Derailments are most often caused by track conditions, human error or mechanical defects, the FRA said.
Railroads are required to report all derailments with total reportable damages exceeding $11,500 to the FRA. The FRA told VERIFY that the low damage threshold is low enough to apply to most events. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/verify/national-verify/us-averages-more-than-1700-train-derailments-a-year-fact-check/536-a3d9e66c-b24a-4f16-a3a2-262942d50ec8 | 2023-03-01 20:53:15 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/verify/national-verify/us-averages-more-than-1700-train-derailments-a-year-fact-check/536-a3d9e66c-b24a-4f16-a3a2-262942d50ec8 |
UNITED NATIONS —The United States and its allies are vowing to hold Russia accountable for crimes committed by its forces since they invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
U.S. Undersecretary of State Uzra Zeya told a U.N. Security Council meeting Thursday on strengthening accountability and justice for serious violations of international law that in nearly 100 days the world has seen Russian forces bomb maternity hospitals, train stations, apartment buildings and homes and even kill civilians cycling down the street.
Zeya said the United States is working with its allies to support a broad range of international investigations into atrocities in Ukraine.
Ireland’s Attorney General Paul Gallagher welcomed efforts over the last three months to support calls for justice in Ukraine, saying Ireland was one of 41 countries that quickly referred the situation in the country to the International Criminal Court.
Gallagher said the ICC has deployed a team of 42 investigators, forensic experts and support staff to investigate Russian crimes and support Ukrainian efforts.
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused Western nations of “hypocrisy” for suddenly seeking international criminal justice over what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— In Ukraine, broken lives in a broken house
— Photo Gallery: 100 days of extraordinary images from Ukraine
— US, Germany agree to supply Ukraine advanced weapons
— Ukraine’s quest to qualify for the World Cup surges on during war
— Ukrainian stabs Ukrainian at New York bar, thinking he’s Russian
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Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
KYIV, Ukraine —Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the fighting was brutal in the eastern Donbas but there has been “some progress” in the city of Sievierodonetsk, where Russian forces have been tightening their grip. He said it was too early to give specifics.
“It’s the toughest there right now. As in the cities and communities nearby – Lysychansk, Bakhmut and others,” Zekenskyy said late Thursday in his nightly video address to the nation. “There are many cities where the Russian attack is powerful.”
Zelenskyy said Russian forces were mobilizing people from areas of the Donbas that were already under their control and sending them into battle in the first line of attack, with Russian troops coming in behind them.
“The longer the war goes on, the more vile, shameful and cynical things Russia is forever inscribing in its history,” he said.
Zelenskyy said he was thankful to the United States for agreeing to send advanced rocket systems. “These weapons really can save the lives of our people and defend our land,” he said.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine is expecting deliveries of modern combat systems from other countries and noted that Sweden announced Thursday it was sending a new package of military assistance.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Some 60 percent of the infrastructure and residential buildings in Lysychansk, one of only two cities in the east still under at least partial Ukrainian control, have been destroyed from attacks, a local official said Thursday.
Oleksandr Zaika, head of Lysychansk City Military-Civil Administration, said on an “information telemarathon” cited by the Unian news agency that non-stop shelling had knocked out electricity, natural gas, telephone and internet service.
One of the most critical pathways for supplies and evacuations, the Bakhmut-Lysychansk highway, is still open but under constant bombardment.
Humanitarian supplies are still reaching the city, where shrapnel and mines dot the landscape, he said.
Zaika said 20,000 people are left in the city, down from a pre-war population of 97,000.
Lysychansk is separated by a river from the other city in the region that’s still under at least partial Ukrainian control, Sievierodonetsk. It, too, is under Russian siege.
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UNDATED — A funeral was held Thursday for a retired Russian Air Force major-general whose plane was shot down while flying a combat mission in his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian state news agency Tass said Kanamat Botashev, a 63-year-old major-general who volunteered to return to service, had been shot down last month while flying over the eastern Donbass region.
Since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24, Russia has suffered the loss of several generals and other senior officers.
In reporting on a memorial service held Thursday in Cherkessk — the capital of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Russia — Tass said Botashev was flying in response to a request for help from an assault group blocked by enemy forces.
He “decided to carry out an attack at an ultra-low altitude, and struck at the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and that subsequently helped the group to get out of the encirclement,” Tass reported.
It said that when leaving the attack, the plane was shot down by an anti-aircraft missile and Botashev was killed. He was awarded the posthumous title of “Hero of Russian Federation.”
On May 22, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said a Russian Su-25 attack plane was shot down over the Luhansk region and that the pilot did not have time to eject.
News reports at the time tied that incident to Botashev’s death, which the Russian government had not confirmed until Thursday.
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. humanitarian chief was to meet with Russian officials Thursday as part of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ efforts to enable Ukrainian and Russian agricultural exports through the Black Sea amid a global food crisis.
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters that Undersecretary-General Martin Griffiths met officials Wednesday and will continue his meetings Thursday.
Guterres said there was no resolution as of Wednesday, but the U.N. is engaged in serious dialogue with all relevant parties “in order to find a package deal.”
Dujarric noted that Griffiths’ visit to Moscow followed a Monday visit to the Russian capital by Rebeca Grynspan, the secretary-general of the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development known as UNCTAD. Grynspan is focusing on getting Russian grains to global markets. She later went to Washington.
“We’ve seen a lot of positive statements coming from various capitals,” Dujarric said. “We also very much appreciate the role that Turkey is playing in all of this. If we have something concrete to announce, we will do so.”
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s state-run news agency on Thursday said officials from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations will meet in Istanbul soon to discuss plans for the establishment of a “corridor” that would allow the export of Ukrainian agricultural products.
The Anadolu Agency said the sides are set to discuss a possible route for the corridor, insurance issues and security for the corridor. They are also slated to take up the need to clear the route of mines as well as the creation of a command center that would oversee the mechanism.
Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports is preventing the supply of millions of tons of grain around the world.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the need for a corridor for the export of agricultural products during telephone calls with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week.
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KYIV, Ukraine – A regional governor on Thursday said an estimated 800 people are holed up in bomb shelters at a chemical factory under attack in Sievierodonetsk, the latest epicenter of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai told CNN children are among those taking shelter at the Azot factory, the largest chemical plant in Sievierodonetsk.
Russian forces attacked the factory again Thursday, damaging an administrative building and warehouse storing methanol. Only a small quantity of chemicals remains at the factory, according to Haidai.
While Russian forces have taken control of much of the city, the industrial zone remains in Ukrainian hands, he added.
He dismissed potential comparison between the Azov situation and a steel mill at the port city of Mariupol, where civilians and Ukrainian fighters were holed up for weeks, under Russian attack.
Russian forces entered Sievierodonetsk, the largest city Ukraine holds in the eastern Luhansk region, after weeks of shelling as they try to take full control of the industrial Donbas region.
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WASHINGTON — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday sought to underscore the alliance’s appreciation of Turkey as an “important ally.”
He offered the conciliatory words to Ankara ahead of a planned gathering of senior officials from Sweden, Finland and Turkey in Brussels next week to discuss Turkey’s opposition to the Nordic countries joining the defense alliance.
Stoltenberg made the comments to reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan at the White House for what was billed as preparatory talks for the Madrid NATO Summit to be held this month.
Stoltenberg said he discussed Sweden and Finland’s application to join NATO with Biden and Sullivan and expressed confidence that the alliance would find a path to addressing Ankara’s concerns. But Stoltenberg also seemed to go out of his way to note Turkey’s value to the alliance.
“I think we need to also recognize that Turkey is an important ally. Turkey contributes to our security in many different ways,” said Stoltenberg, who noted the country’s Turkey’s efforts at countering Islamic State militants.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has insisted Finland and Sweden must show more respect for Turkish sensitivities about terrorism since the countries filed their NATO applications. He is refusing to budge over what he says is their alleged support for Kurdish militants.
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KYIV — The new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Thursday said her No. 1 mission “is to help Ukraine prevail against Russian aggression” and that the delivery of military aid is being accelerated.
Bridget Brink spoke to reporters Thursday after meeting and presenting her credentials to Ukraine’s president.
“There is no place on the planet I would rather be,” she said. “President Biden has said that we’re going to be here, helping Ukraine, for as long as it takes. And that’s what we’ll do.”
She said deliveries of military assistance are getting to Ukraine faster than earlier in the war.
“My understanding is that now it’s very quick, within days, less even, of a decision, that the hardware is in Ukrainian hands,” she said.
More weaponry will be coming, she promised.
Listing other priorities, Brink also vowed that U.S. officials “will work to ensure the world holds Russia to account for atrocities and war crimes.”
She arrived in Kyiv on May 29.
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VILNIUS, Lithuania — Inspired by an act of generosity by Lithuanians, a Turkish manufacturer is donating a drone that will go to the war-torn country of Ukraine, Lithuania’s defense minister said Thursday.
Last week, Lithuanians raised 5.9 million euros in several days to buy a drone for Ukraine. Lithuanian officials had travelled to Turkey to sign a contract with the producer to acquire it.
But Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas wrote on Facebook that the Turkish manufacturer was so “impressed” by the Lithuanian people that it is “donating a drone Bayraktar TB2 to Lithuania.”
The Lithuanian government plans to send the drone to Ukraine later this month.
Some 1.5 million euros of the money raised by Lithuanians will be spent on drone munition, while the remaining 4.4 million would be earmarked for humanitarian and other assistance to Ukraine, Anusauskas said.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says if Russia prevails in its war in Ukraine “then the dark times will come for everyone” in Europe.
Addressing the parliament in Luxembourg via a video link on Thursday, Zelenskyy said: “If we win this war, all Europeans will be able to continue enjoying their freedom.”
“But if this one person who wants to destroy any freedom in Ukraine and Europe prevails, then dark times will come for everyone on the continent,” he added, referring to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
He said Russia currently controls almost 20% of Ukraine’s territory, an area larger than Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg combined, and that “tens of thousands” of people have died in the first 99 days of the war.
“This is what it means, in fact, to characterize this war as full-scale,” Zelenskyy said. “And this is why we are calling the world for their support.”
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it’s in the European Union’s strategic interest but also “our moral duty” to make it possible for Ukraine to join the 30-nation bloc.
Von der Leyen made her remarks on Thursday at an international security conference in Slovakia’s capital. She spoke after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s gave a video address at the annual gathering.
Zelenskyy has asked for more weapons for Ukraine’s armed forces to be able to prevail over the invading Russian military, called for more EU sanctions against Russia, and repeated his country’s request to become “a full-fledge member of the united Europe.”
Von der Leyen says Ukraine must meet all necessary standards and conditions to be able to join but she has called on the EU to help Ukraine achieve its goal.
She said: “Supporting Ukraine on its path to the European Union, it is not a burden, it is our historic responsibility.”
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin has again denounced Western plans to supply more weapons to Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during his daily conference call that “the pumping” of weapons “will bring more suffering to Ukraine, which is merely a tool in the hands of those countries that supply it with weapons.”
Britain said Thursday that it is sending sophisticated medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine. The pledge came a day after the United States and Germany said they would equip the embattled nation with advanced weapons for shooting down aircraft and knocking out artillery.
Peskov warned of “absolutely undesirable and rather unpleasant scenarios” in case “they hypothetically try to use these weapons against targets on our territory.”
“This will significantly change the situation in an unfavorable direction,” Peskov said.
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian military analyst says an uptick in Russian missile strikes comes in response to Western promises to supply more weapons to Ukraine.
“Supplies of Western weapons are of great concern for the Kremlin, because even without sufficient weapons the Ukrainian army is daringly resisting the offensive,” military analyst Oleh Zhdanov told The Associated Press.
“Any advance in the southeast is already costing Russia a lot, including the loss of equipment and soldiers, and new deliveries of Western weapons to Ukraine could turn the tide,” he said.
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STOCKHOLM —The Swedish government said Thursday it wants to help Ukraine with economic aid and military hardware amid “a new phase of the Russian invasion.”
The Swedish government said it wants to donate anti-ship missiles, semi-automatic rifles and munitions, anti-tank weapons and give financial support to Ukraine, Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist said.
The missiles “can reach targets both on land and at sea. The automatic rifle that we will donate … can be used with several different types of ammunition that can be used for different purposes,” Hultqvist said.
Sweden also plans to contribute 578 million kronor ($59 million) to “strengthen Ukraine’s ability to combat Russian aggression at a critical time,” a government statement said.
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BERLIN — Germany’s vice chancellor says Russia’s continued income from high fuel prices “hurts” but the Russian economy is collapsing and “time is working against Russia.”
Robert Habeck, who is also Germany’s economy minister and responsible for energy, told parliament Thursday that “the income that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has obtained in recent months because of high prices hurts, and we can only be ashamed that we haven’t yet managed to reduce this dependence more significantly.”
But he argued that looking at Russia’s gas and oil income doesn’t tell the whole story. Habeck said that “Putin is still getting money, but he can hardly spend it any more” because of Western sanctions. He pointed to big drops in exports to Russia, including from Germany.
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Bank hires Denver-based CRE leader Todd Grover as part of Mountain West growth strategy
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), announced today the expansion of its commercial real estate (CRE) division into Colorado with the hiring of Todd Grover as senior vice president and market leader to lead and build the bank's Denver-based CRE team. Grover is one of Colorado's top commercial real estate leaders with more than 25 years of industry experience.
According to Neil Hodge, executive vice president and head of commercial real estate at Umpqua Bank, Grover's addition reflects Umpqua's continued strategic priority to grow its presence in Denver and build a best-in-class banking experience for companies across the Mountain West region.
"Todd is a tremendous CRE professional with a strong reputation for his leadership, customer-focused service and experience as a trusted advisor to his clients," said Hodge. "As one of the West's strongest banks, Umpqua is thrilled to hire Todd to lead our expansion and leverage our size, resources, and expertise for property owners and development companies seeking to support the vitality and growth in Denver, Phoenix and other Mountain West communities."
Grover brings to Umpqua a record of leadership success that includes building teams generating annual loan originations in excess of $1 billion. Most recently, Grover served as market executive for BBVA USA, leading teams that structured commercial real estate financing transactions in major markets including Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Volume included transactions for apartments, industrial, retail, office, medical office, and triple-net leased properties. Throughout his career, Grover has applied his expertise to create custom financing solutions for clients, with financing typically ranging from $15 million to $70 million per project for a variety of needs, including construction, acquisition, bridge and term loans.
Today's announcement marks the growth of Umpqua's expansion into Colorado that includes the hire of Shawn Thompson earlier this year to head its middle market banking division in the region.
"Umpqua is excited to be a part of Denver's vibrant business community and economy. We look forward to contributing to the prosperity of communities across the Western U.S.," said Umpqua Bank President Tory Nixon. "We're focused on attracting top banking talent passionate about providing high-growth, commercial enterprises an exceptional relationship banking experience. Our recent leadership hires in the region and the expansion of both our middle market banking and commercial real estate divisions in Colorado reflect our commitment to do just that."
Grover holds an MBA in finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Michigan State University. He also has participated in the executive development program at the University of Texas at Austin.
About Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, and operates across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for eight years in a row on FORTUNE magazine's list of the country's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and was recently named by The Portland Business Journal the Most Admired Financial Services Company in Oregon for the 17th consecutive year. In addition to its retail banking presence, Umpqua Bank owns Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc., a nationally recognized commercial finance company that provides equipment leases to small businesses.
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Mobilize.Net provides expert tools for Snowflake developers enabling code migrations plus Snowpark integration
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobilize.Net today announced that it will be exhibiting at Snowflake Summit in Las Vegas, June 14-16. Mobilize.Net will be showcasing its industry-leading code migration product SnowConvert and will also be announcing new tools that provide increased functionality to SQL, JavaScript, Python, and Scala developers using Snowflake.
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Man, 41, injured in Southwest Philadelphia drive-by shooting, police say
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A 41-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting in Southwest Philadelphia.
The shooting happened on the 1600 block of South 51st Street Saturday afternoon, just after 1:30, according to officials.
The 41-year-old victim was outside when someone in a silver sedan drove by and shot him.
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The driver of the sedan then drove off.
Medics took the man to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. He is listed in stable condition.
Police in the 12th District are investigating the scene. No weapons have been recovered and no arrests have been made. | https://www.fox29.com/news/man-41-injured-in-southwest-philadelphia-drive-by-shooting-police-say | 2022-09-24 20:31:55 | 1 | https://www.fox29.com/news/man-41-injured-in-southwest-philadelphia-drive-by-shooting-police-say |
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Lawyer Michael Avenatti, who rose to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump, was sentenced in California on Monday to 14 years in prison for cheating clients out of millions of dollars.
Avenatti was also fined $10 million by U.S. District Judge James V. Selna. The judge said Avenatti’s sentence in Southern California will be served after he finishes a five-year term for separate convictions in New York.
This was the last of three major federal criminal cases to wrap up against the 51-year-old Californian. Avenatti is currently serving prison time for stealing book proceeds from Daniels — who sued to break a confidentiality agreement with Trump to stay mum about an affair she said they had — and for trying to extort Nike if the shoemaker didn’t pay him up to $25 million.
Avenatti pleaded guilty earlier this year to four counts of wire fraud and a tax-related charge despite not reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors, saying he wanted to be accountable and spare his family further embarrassment. He was accused of negotiating and collecting settlement payments on behalf of his clients and funneling the money to accounts he controlled, and spending it on his own lavish lifestyle, including a private jet.
“Despite the significant advantages that this defendant had — a first-rate education, a thriving legal career — he chose to commit the deplorable acts in this case time and time again,” prosecutor Brett Sagel told the court in Santa Ana. “The defendant is just another criminal who thinks the law is something that applies to other people.”
His voice breaking, Avenatti apologized to the clients he bilked, including two who told the court about how losing the money and their trust in someone they thought had their back upended their lives.
“I am deeply remorseful and contrite,” Avenatti said. “There is no doubt that all of them deserve much better, and I hope that someday they will accept my apologies and find it in their heart to forgive me.”
Authorities in California said Avenatti carried out what amounted to a “sophisticated Ponzi scheme” by collecting settlement payments on behalf of vulnerable clients and using the money to fund his exorbitant lifestyle.
In one instance, prosecutors said Avenatti collected a $2.75 million settlement payment for a client and used much of the money to buy a private airplane.
In another, he collected a $4 million settlement from Los Angeles County for a man who suffered in-custody injuries and was left paraplegic after a suicide attempt, but never told him the money was received. Instead, authorities said Avenatti used the funds to finance his coffee business and pay personal expenses, and gave the man smaller amounts ranging from $1,000 to $1,900 that he called advances on the broader settlement.
The man, Geoffrey Johnson, told the court the deception was about more than money.
“I am not sure I ever can trust anyone else again,” Johnson said. “I continue to have nightmares that people are out to get me. My view of humanity has certainly changed, and not for the better.”
In addition to the prison sentence, Avenatti was ordered to pay more than $7 million in restitution to his clients and more than $3 million to the Internal Revenue Service. The government dropped all other remaining charges against Avenatti stemming from a 36-count indictment.
Authorities said the case against Avenatti started out as a civil tax issue but widened into a far-reaching criminal probe.
Avenatti, who represented himself in the proceedings, asked the court to consider the good he did as a lawyer before and aside from his crimes. He referenced helping reunite immigrant children separated from their parents by the Trump administration, and representing a rape victim while out on bail in this case. He said a lengthy sentence at his age would not give him a meaningful chance to do right by his victims or to be a father to his children.
Selna noted Avenatti had done much good in his life, but said that wasn’t all.
“He has also done great evil, for which he much answer,” the judge said before sentencing him. “It is now time to pay his debts to the victims, the government and society.” | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/ap-avenatti-sentenced-to-14-years-in-california-fraud-case/ | 2022-12-06 19:22:29 | 0 | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/ap-avenatti-sentenced-to-14-years-in-california-fraud-case/ |
ReverseLogix fully integrated returns management system provides Samsonite
with a 360-degree view of its returns process
BURLINGAME, Calif., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReverseLogix, a provider of end-to-end returns management systems, and Samsonite, a leader in the global lifestyle bag industry, partner to provide an easy-to-use, self-activated warranty and repair portal for Samsonite's customers. With ReverseLogix's configurable and flexible workflows, increased visibility of the consumer journey, supply chain software agnostic integration capabilities, as well as more control over returns management processes, Samsonite is enhancing its already world-class customer service to a new level.
"When we were ready to look at enhancing our warranty process, one of our biggest needs was finding a consumer-facing returns solution," said Stephanie Kalch, senior director of customer service of North America at Samsonite. "It was also critical for us to find a return management system that had the ability to easily integrate into our other systems. ReverseLogix met our requirements across the board and when we turned ReverseLogix on, we immediately gained visibility into our returns and warranty volume like never before."
Implementing the ReverseLogix returns management system also provides Samsonite with detailed insight into specific parts or products being returned. This visibility equips Samsonite with the data to analyze and predict future warranty claims and consumer behavior, enhancing Samsonite's knowledge of product performance across the entire consumer journey.
"We wanted to offer our customers a better warranty experience through a customer-centered interface," continued Kalch. "ReverseLogix enabled our customers to go onto our brand sites and self-activate their warranty rather than relying on our call centers or our repair centers."
Additionally, the experience Samsonite customers have at its repair centers is central to their overall brand experience. By being able to track the productivity of the repair centers, the Samsonite team can hold them accountable to quality assurance and turnaround time to ensure customers are getting their bags fixed and back in their hands quickly.
"Through this partnership, Samsonite can continue to deliver an exceptional customer experience, as well as gain full visibility into both their internal and consumer-facing returns processes," said Gaurav Saran, chief executive officer at ReverseLogix. "We are excited to continue working with the Samsonite team as they continue to optimize their returns processes and set higher standards for customer support."
With a heritage dating back more than 110 years, Samsonite International S.A. ("Samsonite" or the "Company," together with its consolidated subsidiaries the "Group"), is a leader in the global lifestyle bag industry and is the world's best-known and largest travel luggage company. The Group is principally engaged in the design, manufacture, sourcing and distribution of luggage, business and computer bags, outdoor and casual bags and travel accessories throughout the world, primarily under the Samsonite®, Tumi®, American Tourister®, Gregory®, High Sierra®, Kamiliant®, ebags®, Lipault®, and Hartmann® brand names as well as other owned and licensed brand names. The Company's ordinary shares are listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").
ReverseLogix is the only end-to-end, centralized, and fully integrated returns management system built specifically for retail, ecommerce, manufacturing and 3PL organizations. Whether B2B, B2C or hybrid, the ReverseLogix platform facilitates, manages, and reports on the entire returns' lifecycle. Organizations that rely on ReverseLogix deliver a vastly superior customer returns experience, save employee time with faster workflows, and increase profits with 360⁰ insight into returns data. For more information, visit www.reverselogix.com.
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LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament.
The previous tournament record of 171 goals was set in 1998 and 2014. The 1998 tournament in France was the first edition in the current 64-game, 32-team format.
A new record is likely to be set at the 2026 World Cup, which has been expanded to 48 teams playing either 80 or 104 games.
On Sunday, Argentina and France drew 3-3 through extra time to set the record. Lionel Messi scored two goals for Argentina and Kylian Mbappe got a hat trick for France — the first in a World Cup final since 1966.
Argentina won the title, its third, by prevailing 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
It was the second straight six-goal final. France defeated Croatia 4-2 four years ago in Russia.
The 2.63 goals per game average in Qatar is far below the World Cup record of 5.38 goals per game at the 1954 edition in Switzerland.
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University of Idaho victim's friend says dorm door-lock code wasn't usually activated
Moscow, Idaho investigators had not zeroed in on a motive, identified a person of interest in the slayings
A friend of some of the victims of the tragic University of Idaho murders revealed to Fox News that many times, a main entry door to the home was not normally code-locked, and that many guests came and went freely.
The victims -- Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho –- were found stabbed to death nside a home at 1122 King Road near the university's fraternity row Sunday morning. The killer in the Moscow, Idaho case remains unidentified and at-large.
On "The Story," Madison Fitzgerald – a friend of Kernodle and Chapin – said there was always a lot of foot traffic.
"I don't recall the last time I was in that house. I was very close with Xana and Ethan," she said.
"It was Xanas home and she was just the most welcoming and kind person that I had ever known. A lot of people came in and out of that house just because of how kind all four of them were… this is something that has truly rocked our community."
Fitzgerald said the cellar door, one of two main entry points, was frequently used to enter the home.
"Most frequently, people used the door that was located on the basement, and then you took a set of stairs to get to the main floor," she said.
"When I would go there, the code wouldn't be activated, so we could just open the door and get in."
Student body president Tanner McClain said he didn't want to publicly speculate on unknown details or the identity of the killer, but said he recalled a school alert earlier this year.
"Back in September, there was a vandal alert sent out students -- Someone on a sidewalk did make some sort of threat, but I can't speak to that," he said.
"That's that's more of a question for the Moscow authorities… I really don't want to speculate on this."
McClain added the school community is grieving and hoping for an arrest soon.
"Students want answers and all of us are very heartbroken and scared and emotional during this time… All we can do as a student body is hope and pray that the authorities make some quick discoveries and bring somebody to justice," he said.
At a press conference Wednesday, officials said they do not have any suspects or a murder weapon and warned the small town of 25,000 to be "vigilant."
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LONDON (AP) — An attacker threw firebombs an immigration center in the English port town of Dover on Sunday before killing himself, officials said. Two other people were lightly injured in the attack and over 700 migrants had to be relocated.
The Kent Police force said “two to three incendiary devices” were thrown at the facility where recently arrived migrants are taken, and two people received “minor injuries.”
A news photographer at the scene said a man drove up and threw three gas bombs at the facility before driving to a nearby gas station and killing himself.
Police confirmed that “the suspect was identified, and very quickly located at a nearby petrol station, and confirmed deceased.” The force said “a further device was found and confirmed safe within the suspect’s vehicle.”
Local lawmaker Natalie Elphicke said “all the people who are at the center are being looked after and precautions are being made for their safety.”
Dover is the arrival point for many migrants who cross the English Channel from France in small boats. The number of people making the hazardous journey across one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes has risen sharply in recent years, with 40,000 reaching the U.K. so far this year, up from 28,000 in all of 2021 and 8,500 in 2020.
Dozens have died, including 27 people in November 2021 when a packed smuggling boat capsized.
Britain and France have wrangled over how to stop the people-smuggling gangs that organize the journeys.
Britain’s Conservative government has announced a controversial plan to send people who arrive in small boats on a one-way journey to Rwanda. Critics say the plan is immoral and impractical, and it is being challenged in the courts.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said he was being kept updated on the incident by police.
“My sympathies are with those involved and my thanks and admiration are with Kent Police and Border Force officers as they go about their essential work to keep us safe,” he said.
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RICHMOND HILL, ON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Densify today announced the appointment of a new Board member, Rosemary Schooler, former corporate vice president and general manager of Data Center and AI Sales for Intel. Rose brings significant IT infrastructure experience including technology development and the creation and execution of business strategy. Her vast knowledge and relationships in the market make Rose an invaluable contributor for Densify.
"Rose spent decades in the IT, server and cloud infrastructure markets and their complicated delivery chain from foundry to cloud" said Gerry Smith, CEO, Densify. "She deeply understands the performance and cost choices customers have specifically within dynamic cloud infrastructure and I'm thrilled to have her helping Densify solve this widespread challenge for customers."
Smith added, "Rose's long and successful career at Intel has garnered valuable relationships across every facet of the market from OEMs to Cloud Service Providers, and Fortune 1000 Cloud consumers. Recently, Rose was appointed to the Arm Board of Directors."
"Densify provides a critical asset for the cloud infrastructure market," said Rosemary Schooler. "Customers are dealing with significant performance and cost issues when optimally selecting cloud instances, especially in container environments. These decisions are extremely challenging without analytics software like Densify. I'm excited to work with Densify to continue improving how customers use infrastructure to efficiently create business value."
Rosemary Schooler is a proven leader with over 30 years of experience in the global technology industry. She most recently served as corporate vice president and general manager of Data Center and AI Sales for Intel Corporation. During her 33-year career at Intel, Ms. Schooler managed and oversaw sales and corporate strategy for the company's IoT business. She also held vice president and general manager positions at several Intel start-up initiatives in the embedded/IoT, networking and storage businesses which included PnL, architecture, product development and customer success efforts. In her networking role, Ms. Schooler led industry transforming initiatives including Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and technologies such as Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK).
Ms. Schooler has supported industry efforts including ATIS and TIA as well as non-profits including the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT). She was previously an independent director for Cloudera and currently serves on the board for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. Ms. Schooler was recently appointed to the Arm Board of Directors. Ms. Schooler earned a BS in ceramic science and engineering from Penn State University.
Densify provides advanced Cloud & Container Resource Optimization technology. Densify's software gives the world's leading enterprises the ability to automate cloud and container resource optimization by proactively selecting the best cloud resources in the most financially prudent way. With Densify, enterprises can automate cloud instance selection at scale and safely eliminate guesswork or estimation by developers so that applications always have the best and appropriate resources.
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If there is only one rice recipe you learn by heart, make it this creation from TikTok. This “brown” rice casserole recipe — which has gone viral on the social media platform — will be a life-saver when dinner rolls around and you realize you need something to complement your main dish. The one-pot meal is even fancy enough to deserve a place on your table on special occasions.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this is an inexpensive and simple rice dish that even new cooks can prepare. If you have ever struggled with making rice (and there is no shame in that, as rice can be deceptively difficult to cook), this easy casserole is about to be your get out of jail free card when it comes to dinner duty.
Watch @FoodWanderer prepare the casserole below:
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As you can see, this brown rice casserole is actually a white rice casserole. The rice gets its brown hue from the canned beef broth and French onion soup that is poured over the rice before baking. (If you are a vegetarian, you can opt to use canned vegetable broth instead).
Then, a whole stick of butter is cut into pats and scattered on top of the rice. Yes, a whole stick! For seasoning, all you need is salt and pepper, since the canned broth and soup have plenty of flavor on their own. Then, the casserole bakes for 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to bake your main dish or prepare a salad or veg to go with your dinner.
Or, to make your life even easier and add heartiness to the dish, layer chicken breasts on top of your rice or add mushrooms or ground beef. Voila! Dinner is sorted and you have time to put your feet up while the deliciousness bakes.
When the rice is done, you can sprinkle it with fresh herbs like parsley or grate fresh Parmesan or cheddar on top.
What do you think? Would you bake a rice dish that is made with a whole stick of butter?
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — It’s been a long time since Frankie Muniz was “Malcolm in the Middle.”
These days, he’s more like “Malcolm in the Front.”
The multitalented actor-turned-race car driver is leading the standings in the ARCA Series, one of the lower rungs on the NASCAR feeder system, through the first three races in his first full season. His goal is to reach the Cup Series eventually, but the 37-year-old Muniz harbors no misconceptions about just how difficult it will be to climb that ladder.
Especially given he’s still trying to learn what all the switches do in his current car.
“I’m so focused on all that I need to learn right now in ARCA,” said Muniz, who was eighth-fastest in practice Friday at Kansas Speedway, where the series will race Saturday. “This is the fourth race of 20 this season. I thought I’d do OK; I didn’t know I’d be in the points lead at this point. But I’m focused on continuing that and learning.”
Muniz has always been fascinated by racing. He saw some in Charlotte growing up and went to the Daytona 500, where he drove the pace car in 2001, the year Dale Earnhardt was killed in a last-lap wreck. And during his younger days, when he was starring as the titular character on the Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” he dabbled in competitive racing.
Muniz entered 14 races in 2006 in the Formula BMW USA series, and the following year, moved up to the Champ Car Atlantic Series. He continued racing until 2009, when a crash left him with injuries that led to him stepping away.
He focused primarily on acting, though by that point “Malcolm in the Middle” had long finished its seven-year run on Fox and was fast becoming a cult classic, and began moonlighting as the drummer in the indie rock band Kingsfoil.
Muniz’s comeback, so to speak, began in late 2021 when he drove a late model at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California. Next came an ARCA Series test at Daytona last year, and in January, Rette Jones racing announced that Muniz would be behind the wheel for the No. 30 Ford full-time this season.
“I love my past. I love everything I’ve done,” Muniz said, “but I don’t remember ever saying I wanted to be an actor. I wanted to be a garbage man, honestly, and acting took over my life. This chance in racing was me saying: ‘What do I want to do? What do I want to accomplish in my life?’ And here I am. I chose this. And when I put my helmet on and leave pit land, as much as I don’t know, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.”
Turns out that’s at the front of the pack.
While he’s yet to win through three ARCA Series races, Muniz has been the model of consistency. He’s the only driver to finish all 316 laps, and that’s why he leads 18-year-old Jesse Love by the narrowest of margins in the points race.
“It’s a great achievement for Frankie to be leading in the ARCA Racing Series championship point standings as a Rette Jones Racing driver, but it is very early in the season,” said the team’s co-owner, Mark Rette. “Still, Frankie is incredibly focused and he knows that if he just focuses on his craft behind the wheel, the points will follow.”
One thing Muniz has going for him is the support of Ford. The racing powerhouse recently had him at its world headquarters for some events, and his car this weekend is carrying the “Built Ford Proud” banner on it.
“Obviously that’s an integral part of making those leaps,” Muniz said, “the fact that I’m in with an amazing manufacturer.”
That will only take Muniz so far, though. He also understands that showing enough ability to rise through the ranks is of the utmost importance, and he doesn’t have a whole lot of time to do it. Muniz is basically getting his start in stock car racing at the same age that many drivers are beginning to think about what comes next.
That’s an added bit of pressure that many of his peers don’t have.
“There’s good and bad, obviously, with being my age,” Muniz said. “I’ve been through a lot in my life — a lot of good, a lot of bad. I have experienced some things, even racing in the past. I feel like I pushed hard in racing, but I always felt like I could have pushed harder, tried harder. I have this opportunity now here I get a second chance to do it the right way.”
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In Texas, two controversial voting bills are headed to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature after being passed by the legislature. The bills would expand the state’s oversight of local elections in Democratic-dominated Harris County, and hike penalties for illegal voting.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Andrew Schneider, senior reporter on politics and government at Houston Public Media.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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SCC’s fall commencement is Dec. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Lincoln, NE (Dec. 6, 2022) – Close to 600 students will earn their degrees, diplomas or certificates from Southeast Community College during fall commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in downtown Lincoln. Students from Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford campuses will be participating.
“On behalf of everyone at Southeast Community College, we extend our congratulations to all of our graduating students and their families,” said Nancy McConkey, administrative director of Registration and Records. “Earning an educational credential is an achievement, and we are honored to be part of their educational journey. We look forward to celebrating with our graduates and their guests!”
Dr. Mike Baumgartner, executive director of Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, will be the featured commencement speaker. Baumgartner has been in this role since 2014. Prior to that he served as vice president for finance and special projects at Complete College America. Dr. Baumgartner has three degrees in political science: a B.A. from the University of Missouri, an M.A. from The Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. from Indiana University. “Southeast graduates have persevered through many tests; diagnostic, educational and metaphorical, during the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve their educational objectives,” said Baumgartner. “I look forward to commending their flexibility, ingenuity, tenacity, and desire, traits that will serve them well as they transition from students to lifelong learners.”
Only clear bags will be allowed inside Pinnacle Bank Arena, as well as small clutch-sized purses. Pictures will be allowed after the ceremony is complete. | https://www.kfornow.com/sccs-fall-commencement-is-dec-15-at-pinnacle-bank-arena/ | 2022-12-07 01:41:40 | 1 | https://www.kfornow.com/sccs-fall-commencement-is-dec-15-at-pinnacle-bank-arena/ |
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Early Tuesday morning, House and Senate Appropriations leaders released their proposed fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, including more than $2.8 billion in funding increases for core federal early learning and care programs. Notably, Congress included $8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). This represents a 30% increase over the fiscal year 2022 funding level, or $1.85 billion in additional program funding.
The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) applauds the leadership of Senate and House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), and Ranking Members Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Tom Cole (R-OK), as well as Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Richard Burr (R-NC), for their commitment to children and families, and dedication to securing this critical funding.
During the past two years, the pandemic made clear that there is a direct link between child care and the workforce. Child care providers, teachers, and staff made it possible for parents to go to work, with their children in a safe and nurturing environment. At the same time, the pandemic also exposed how underfunded the child care system is, leaving families without access to care and providers without critical resources. By providing a large increase in federal funding, lawmakers have taken a key step to ensure that existing gaps in the program will be addressed.
The clear bipartisan support for CCDBG reinforces that the program, if robustly funded, is the best way to expand access to high-quality child care and provide critical support the nation's providers and families. We look forward to working with lawmakers on continued improvements to the program to address the needs of working parents.
In addition to CCDBG funding, Congress appropriated $11.996 billion for Head Start and Early Head Start, a $960 million increase over FY22. Included in this funding is a much needed cost-of-living adjustment for Head Start staff and additional quality improvement funding, which programs can use to recruit and retain staff, among other uses. Congress also appropriated $315 million for the Preschool Development Grant program, an increase of $25 million; $420 million for IDEA Part B Preschool Grants, an increase of $10.4 million; and $540 million for IDEA Part C Grants for Infants and Toddlers, an increase of $43.7 million.
ECEC is grateful to the longstanding child care champions on Capitol Hill for their tireless work to get this across the finish line. This year, a record number of "Dear Colleague" letters in support of early learning and care programs were led by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
We now urge the House and Senate to act quickly to pass this important measure before Friday's funding deadline.
About ECEC: The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) is a non-profit alliance of the leading multi-state/multi-site child care providers, key state child care associations, and premier educational service providers, representing nearly 7,000 programs in 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and select international locations. Our members serve as the unified collective voice for providers of high-quality programs and services that support families and children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We are advocates for strong federal and state policies that bring quality to scale.
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John Borelli and his wife Siegrid Berman received an unexpected package.
It was four boxes, each containing two COVID tests.
But Borrelli said he and his wife hadn’t ordered anything.
“We were shocked and disturbed to receive this package,” he said. “We have both had all our vaccines, including both boosters, and wonder if our medical information was shared in some way.”
Borrelli, who has both Medicare and a supplemental plan, said no friends or family would have ordered the tests on their behalf.
“We’re a little spooked about this and were planning to just toss them in the trash, but our cynical instincts have kicked in and wonder if there is more to this than meets the eye,” he said.
Borrelli was right to take notice.
While you can still get free COVID tests until the public health emergency officially ends on May 11, no legitimate provider is going to send them to you unsolicited. While the tests themselves may be just fine, they could be part of a larger scam.
The federal government is warning people that hucksters are sending free COVID tests in an attempt to get your medical information, which they then use to bill the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for services.
Medicare has received calls from beneficiaries who reported receiving test kits they did not order, a spokesperson confirmed.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has an alert regarding COVID-19 related scams, including unsolicited test kits, on its website.
It says con artists are using “testing sites, telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams,” including using unsolicited tests to try to get personal information.
Once the fraudsters get your personal details, including Medicare information, they can use it to send illegitimate bills to federal health care programs and otherwise commit medical identity theft.
It says you shouldn’t give your personal information to anyone claiming to represent a federal health care program and you should report it immediately.
You can do it online here or call (800) HHS-TIPS, and you should also contact any supplemental providers for other plans you have.
To make sure you’re not a victim of medical identity theft, consider getting your benefits statements online, or at least try to take your mail from your mailbox as soon as possible, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends.
Look out for signs that someone could be using your medical information by carefully reading your benefits statements, it said.
If you see something that’s not right, contact your providers and your insurer to report it. Then check your credit reports to make sure there are no medical billing errors, it said.
You can get free credit reports from the three major credit bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling (877) 322-8228.
And if you do want free COVID tests, you can visit your pharmacy or order online at covid.gov/tests.
As for Borrelli and Berman, we received confirmation that neither Medicare nor the couple’s supplemental plan sent the tests.
They’re tossing the tests in the trash, just to be safe, and they’re reporting the incident, they said.
“Its all very concerning,” Borrelli said.
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National and State-by-State Data: artbahighwaydashboard.org
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania leveraged $2.4 billion in federal highway and bridge formula funds in FY 2022 to help jumpstart 1,078 new improvement projects in communities across the state during the first year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a review of U.S. Treasury Department data through September 30 shows.
"A key takeaway from the Treasury data is that the bipartisan infrastructure law is working in year-one as intended, with state transportation departments disbursing funds and projects breaking ground," said American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black, who prepared the report.
"The economic and quality of life benefits of the infrastructure law will become even more apparent as funding continues in coming years," adds ARTBA Chair Paula Hammond, a WSP USA senior vice president. "The beneficiaries of these long-term investments will be the American traveling public in their communities."
President Joe Biden signed the IIJA into law Nov. 15, 2021. Nearly 90 percent of IIJA's highway funds are dispersed by existing formula to states, with the remainder distributed through discretionary grant awards and other allocated programs.
Nationally, over 29,000 IIJA projects were launched through the end of September. The five largest projects supported by formula funds in Pennsylvania are:
- I-95: Margaret-Kennedy Philadelphia County Widening/Reconstruction Project - $90.8 million
- Penn's Landing Project Development for Bridge Work in Philadelphia - $51.6 million
- State Route 15, Section 88D, Bridge Work in Union and Snyder Counties - $50.5 million
- I-95: Utility Relocation & Surface Sts City of Philadelphia Roadway Reconstruction: This Project Is For the Reconstruction of SR 95 and SR 0073 (New State Road) For An Approximate Total Length of 1.4 Miles. Included Is the Construction of One (1) Retain - $47.9 million
- Interstate Roadway Reconstruction on Interstate 84 (Fallen Trooper Memorial Highway) to Sawkill Creek, Bridge Replacement over Township Road 430 (Tunnel Road), State Route 2011(Sawhill Road), in Dingman Township, Pike County. For the Rehabilitation and I - $45.0 million
To access national and state project data, visit: artbahighwaydashboard.org.
Established in 1902, the Washington, D.C.-based ARTBA advocates for infrastructure investment and policy that meet the nation's need for safe and efficient travel.
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The National Rifle Association is beginning its annual convention in Houston today.
Leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect on” and deflect any blame for this week's deadly shooting of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are scheduled to address the three-day gun industry marketing and advocacy event, which begins Friday and is expected to draw protesters.
Some scheduled speakers and performers have backed out, including two Texas lawmakers and “American Pie” singer Don McLean, who says “it would be disrespectful” to go ahead with his act.
With the event going on as scheduled, officials are preparing for protests. According to the Houston Chronicle, at least two groups plan on holding protests this weekend at the NRA event.
"When you go and shoot up a school full of kids and teachers... you've taken someone's right to life away," Ashton Woods, leader of Black Lives Matter Houston, told the Chronicle.
Houston’s Democratic mayor, Sylvester Turner, said some people want the city to cancel the NRA meeting, but he said they can’t break the contract.
The greater question, he says, is why politicians still plan to speak thereafter the shooting in Uvalde. Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz are among other Republicans scheduled to address a leadership forum sponsored by the NRA’s lobbying arm. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/nra-opens-gun-convention-in-texas-after-school-massacre | 2022-05-27 12:26:58 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/nra-opens-gun-convention-in-texas-after-school-massacre |
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Two firefighters were killed battling a blaze that began when cars caught fire deep inside a cargo ship carrying 5,000 cars at a New Jersey port, Newark’s fire chief said Thursday.
Responding firefighters found five to seven vehicles already on fire when they reached the 10th floor of the cargo ship at Port Newark around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The blaze quickly extended to the 11th and 12th floors, and as firefighters were pushed back by the intense heat, two of them were lost, Fire Chief Rufus Jackson said at a news conference.
Firefighters weren’t initially able to find their colleagues and outside rescue companies from around the state were called in. They were found and removed from the structure, but unfortunately they lost their lives, Jackson said.
“Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of two Newark firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement.. “This tragedy is a painful reminder of the dangers our firefighters face and their remarkable courage.”
Marine traffic trackers show the Grande Costa D’Avorio, which was built in 2011, arrived from the Port of Baltimore several days earlier.
“We lost two firefighters today,” said Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the scene. “A tragedy for us in the city of Newark and tragic for all firefighters who know what it means to go in a burning structure in a danger that you are going to have to experience when you do so.”
Baraka said he saw unparalleled acts of bravery and camaraderie, but he called the loss traumatic for all of Newark. The fire was still burning while officials spoke at the news conference, but they would continue to work to put it out, Baraka said.
Shipboard firefighting is a unique skill and Newark firefighters don’t commonly face this kind of fire, Jackson said.
“Although this is a difficult fire, a different type of fire, they’re still willing to put themselves on the line for others,” the chief said. “This is a unique service that we’re in. We love what we do. We love each other and we protect each other. It’s unfortunate when we have loss. This is a tragedy. This is something that I as a chief never want to face, but we have to be there, we have to be strong for the family at this point.” | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-fire-chief-says-2-new-jersey-firefighters-died-battling-a-blaze-deep-in-a-ship-carrying-5000-cars/ | 2023-07-06 14:09:29 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-fire-chief-says-2-new-jersey-firefighters-died-battling-a-blaze-deep-in-a-ship-carrying-5000-cars/ |
KEY WEST, Fla., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warren Henry Auto Group, one of Florida's leading automotive groups, is pleased to announce the addition of Vespa and Piaggio scooters to its dealership in Key West, Keys Auto Center. Key West is the ideal location to host the iconic Italian scooter brand, bringing a fun, convenient, and sustainable method of transportation to this vibrant community.
Vespa has been the scooter of choice since 1946 and is perfect for a vacation destination like the Keys. It's an easy mode of transportation, especially in crowded Key West where millions of people visit each year and where there is limited parking. It's also a brand that embodies freedom, individuality, and style, which is the hallmark of Key West. While the addition of Vespa in Key West will be beneficial to the community, it will be equally as valuable to the Warren Henry organization. "We are continuously growing our portfolio of luxury and premium brands," said Larry Zinn, Executive General Manager of the Warren Henry Auto Group. "We see tremendous opportunity for Vespa and the potential to be one of the largest dealers in the country."
The new Vespa dealership is located at Key Auto Center, 1618 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, and is one of only a handful of dealers in South Florida.
Established in 1976, Warren Henry Auto Group is one of the longest-standing, private, family-owned dealership groups in Florida. The company comprises of nearly 500 employees, 6 different retail locations, and 17 luxury and premium brands including Jaguar, Land Rover, INFINITI, Audi, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Hennessey, Koenigsegg, Toyota, Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Icon, and Vespa.
Grounded in its original core values and vision, the company prides itself on providing exceptional customer service, creating a superior work environment for its employees, and supporting local causes in the communities it serves. Warren Henry Auto Group has received numerous awards and accolades including being named Best Dealership to Work for by Automotive News, honored by J.D. Power for Dealer of Excellence, and recognized by the South Florida Business Journal Philanthropy List. The company's headquarters is located at 2300 NE 151st Street in North Miami. For more information, call (305) 690-6006 or visit www.warrenhenryauto.com.
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Customers will benefit from simplified access to and implementation of Force's digital care management platform for operative and nonoperative MSK patients
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Force Therapeutics, a leading full-suite digital care management platform, announced today its availability in AWS Marketplace, a curated digital catalog that makes it easy for customers to find, buy, consume, and manage third-party software, services, and data that customers need to build solutions and run their businesses.
Healthcare providers rely on the Force platform to deliver provider-prescribed care pathways, digital education, and remote physical therapy to musculoskeletal (MSK) patients recovering from injury or surgery at home. Patients are connected to their care teams via remote monitoring and messaging tools and are routinely prompted to report their progress and complete patient-reported outcomes assessments. Clinicians use near-real-time status updates to monitor patients' therapeutic progress and identify at-risk patients in need of intervention, supporting improved outcomes while reducing care variation and costs associated with in-person visits and avoidable readmissions.
Through AWS Marketplace, health systems, physician practices, and ambulatory surgical centers will now be able to enjoy the simplified procurement that AWS Marketplace offers. In addition, current AWS customers can maximize existing investments on AWS and existing enterprise discounts when paying for the Force platform.
"With today's unique challenges, we want to make it as easy as possible for our clients to engage patients in active recovery, reduce avoidable readmissions, and manage a high volume of patients with limited resources," said Dean Collins, Chief Technology Officer at Force. "Making Force's platform available in AWS Marketplace means less friction and easier implementation for our clients, allowing them to scale faster and more efficiently through this proven, highly trusted cloud provider."
This follows the recent announcement of Force's Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) solution, which allows healthcare providers to monitor non-physiological patient-reported data to assess patient progress, effectively facilitating nonoperative care, virtual physical therapy, and efficient patient recovery while reducing the need for in-person visits. The Force platform provides compliant documentation for the new RTM Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes finalized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), allowing providers to easily bill and receive reimbursement for their RTM services.
"As healthcare organizations continue to face rising costs and shrinking reimbursements, our platform supports them in standardizing high-value, cost-effective care, while making that care more accessible to a wider range of patients," said Bronwyn Spira, founder and CEO of Force.
About Force Therapeutics
Founded in 2010, Force Therapeutics is a leading patient engagement platform designed to help clinicians intelligently extend their reach. The Force platform leverages video and digital connections to directly engage patients at every step of the care journey – from the point of surgery scheduling to post-op recovery and beyond. Backed by millions of clinically validated patient data points and insights from more than 70 leading healthcare centers across the country, Force Therapeutics is proven to drive more effective recovery, lower costs, and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Financial Group ("Choice" or the "Company") announced today it has acquired Ohio-based Schlather Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Schlather")
Schlather is a full-service insurance agency, based in Wellington, Oberlin, and Elyria, OH, providing property and casualty, business, and life and health insurance to its clients. The business was established in 1943 by the Schlather family, and Dave Schlather will continue to oversee operations and work with Choice to expand its presence in the region.
"Becoming a Choice partner agency will greatly benefit our clients, team, and our community," said Dave Schlather. "I was impressed with the unique partnership Choice provides as it will enable us to leverage the tools, technology, and strategies the Company offers to remain competitive and improve our capabilities in a dynamic marketplace."
"Schlather is a terrific partner for us in Ohio," says Choice CEO, Bob Hilb. "Its well-established presence and extensive experience will strengthen our industry ties and help us expand in Ohio and neighboring states. We warmly welcome Dave and his team to the Choice family."
Schlather represents the ninth acquisition for the Company since partnering with Northlane Capital Partners in October 2021.
About Choice Financial Group: Choice Financial Group is a leading insurance agency with institutional capital support from Northlane Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm managing more than $1 billion of committed equity capital. Choice is expanding its market presence through organic growth initiatives and targeted investments. Choice is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has 23 offices in [nine] states.
For agency partnership opportunities, contact:
Bob Hilb, CEO
804-564-9625
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
9-5-0
(nine, five, zero)
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
9-5-0
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All of a sudden the Democrats in Washington--ridiculed in this space as impractically liberal and tactically inept--have it going on a bit.
They have Republicans sputtering about "radical programs" when Democrats are about to pass at long last the authority for Medicare to negotiate prices at least for some expensive drugs, though not insulin.
Democrats also are extending for three years the pandemic-era subsidies placed in the Affordable Care Act.
They also will pass energy-conversion stimulants designed to attack climate change. But they can't be all that radical if Coal Man Joe Manchin from West Virginia is all right with them.
And it's all paid for, mostly with a new tax on large corporations. The bill is estimated, in fact, to reduce the deficit.
The Congressional Budget Office, famously credible in its bipartisan analyses, says the bill's effect on inflation is "negligible."
Add to that the pro-choice referendum in Kansas and that a robust jobs report has economists wondering if the definition of recession applies to what's weirdly going on post-pandemic in the country. It has Democrats permitting themselves to wonder if they might be competitive enough to survive the midterms in November.
Probably not, because good legislation doesn't change public attitudes that fast historically, and independents are still thinking Joe Biden and gang caused inflation and blundered otherwise.
But voter motivation is big in midterms, and Democrats may kind of have some on abortion choice.
And all of that goes to show what Democrats can do when they get smaller, focused and pragmatic--when they take out all those hundreds of millions of dollars for vague programs in a massive bill, and, instead, settle on three clear, affordable concepts one can describe in four or five paragraphs.
Or in five clear, short phrases: Save old folks money on expensive drugs. Keep poor people insured for health costs. Encourage new forms of energy generation and use. Cut the deficit. Don't fuel inflation.
Or six phrases, with this added: Ain't none of that radical, Bub.
What's radical is an abortion ban that contains no exception for pregnancies from rape and incest. And a vote against paying for insulin. And a vote against health coverage for veterans poisoned in service to their nation, the latter so egregious Republicans ran over themselves in mass high-speed reverse.
Oh, and doddering old Joe came down with covid and got over it, like a normal healthy person, without having to go to the hospital like his blustery predecessor.
And another thing: The story wasn't that Biden fell off a bike. The story is that he was on one. And that he's nearly 80 and got up from falling off a bike and went on about his business.
There still is widespread sentiment among Democrats for Biden not to run again. That's not primarily for any weakness he's shown other than the halting speech to which he was prone as a younger man. It's because of how old he'd become during the second term to which he'd be elected.
I love old people. I am one, and becoming more of one every day. But there's a point soon at which Democrats need not be led by the octogenarian brigade of Biden and Nancy Pelosi.
But a couple more weeks for Democrats like the last two and maybe even that would change.
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The Supreme Court will hear a federal elections case next term. The court on Thursday stripped away some of the EPA's power to regulate emissions. Britain handed Hong Kong back to China 25 years ago.
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The Supreme Court will hear a federal elections case next term. The court on Thursday stripped away some of the EPA's power to regulate emissions. Britain handed Hong Kong back to China 25 years ago.
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Which Iron Man plushies are best?
Iron Man is one of the few superheroes that wasn’t actually born with or gifted any abilities. Instead, Tony Stark, the man behind the Iron Man suit, is a genius-level engineer who designed his suit from scratch. This unique storyline has made Iron Man a staple of Marvel Comics and even a member of the famed Avengers group of superheroes. The suit he created is built with specialized armor to protect him from intense pressure, as well as various weaponry and jet propulsions that allow him to fly.
Iron Man products are everywhere these days. You can find action figures, posters and even plushies. The best Iron Man plush is from Bleacher Creatures, which shows a 10-inch tall superhero in great detail with high-quality stitching.
What to know before you buy an Iron Man plush
Tony Stark
Tony Stark is as rich as he is smart. His father started Stark Industries, which has provided him massive wealth through the creation of advanced weaponry and aerospace technology. Not surprisingly, this is much of the same tech that he uses in his self-made Iron Man suit. Tony Stark is not only known for his successes in business and science but also for his personality. Some may call it wit, while others may consider it annoying. Either way, he appreciates a good joke. This wit is on full display as Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Iron Man suit
Iron Man’s suit is what makes him the superhero that he is. The suit has various weapon technologies attached to it as well as thrusters that let him fly and quickly change direction. The main weapon he uses is the repulsor rays that shoot from his palms. These high-powered lasers can cut through nearly any man-made material. Not to mention they are great for taking down supervillains. There are also the thrusters that attach to his back and feet. This way, he can fly through the air at incredibly fast speeds. It even allows him to travel quickly underwater.
Arc Reactor
The Arc Reactor is the lifeblood of the Iron Man suit. You’ll notice in the very center of his chest is a blue light emanating from the armor. You can also see the same from his palms. The reactor is powered by a palladium core which creates an ultra-strong source of energy. This material is essential to give the Iron Man suit all the power it needs to produce the repulsor rays and thrusters. Given its sheer power, it’s no surprise certain evil individuals have been on the hunt for a piece of this superpower-giving material — that includes Loki in the first Avengers film.
What to look for in a quality Iron Man plush
Chibi
Chibi is a Japanese term used to describe cute creatures and people drawn in an anime style. They can even include inanimate objects with large eyes, big heads and small bodies. For fans of Chibi art and superheroes, you’re in luck because there’s actually an Iron Man Chibi doll. This plush shows the Avengers’ joke-maker sitting down in his Iron Man suit with an oversized head and small feet. If you’ve ever wanted a squeezable, adorable Iron Man to add to your collection, this is the plushie for you.
Graphics
Plush Iron Man superhero toys vary by design from one to the other. There are no single template toymakers use for the graphics, so sometimes they can appear with different styles. Ideally, you want one that looks as close to the comic book version as possible. For Iron Man, you want sharp lines that appear like the complex mechanics that surround his suit. It’s difficult to show dimension with graphics alone, but some high-quality graphics can give the impression of texture. Look to manufacturers like Bleacher Creatures for the best quality graphics.
Standing up
Plush toys are normally designed to stand up on their own. Sure you can lean them against your other pillows and toys, but it’s rare to find a brand that creates a soft toy that’s capable of standing without assistance. Bleacher Creatures, a well-known plush maker, has made their Iron Man toy to do just that. Its unique, balanced design lets it stand up all by itself. This makes it an ideal toy for those who want a cuddly Iron Man but may also want to display him on a shelf.
How much you can expect to spend on an Iron Man plush
Iron Man plushies cost between $1-$20.
Iron Man plush FAQ
Do Iron Man plush toys require batteries?
A. There are some versions of the Iron Man plush toy that require batteries because they have included sound effects. However, most plushies are not electronic.
How tall are most Iron Man plushies?
A. Iron Man plushies can reach up to 14 inches in height. While this is one the larger end of the spectrum, others are around 10 to 12 inches tall. Keep in mind that some toys are designed to sit down instead of standing, making them shorter.
What’s the best Iron Man plush to buy?
Top Iron Man plush
Bleacher Creatures Iron Man Plush
What you need to know: This high-quality Iron Man plush toy has incredible graphics throughout, including a realistic helmet.
What you’ll love: This toy is 10 inches tall and comes in classic Iron Man style with a red base suit and gold highlights. The actual stitching is relatively hidden by the complex-looking graphics of his metal suit. His eyes and the palms of his hands are blue to match the Arc Reactor in his center chest.
What you should consider: This plushie does not make sound effects or light up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Iron Man plush for the money
Bleacher Creatures Chibi Iron Man Plush
What you need to know: This toy takes a different approach to the superhero by turning him into a cute sitting plushie.
What you’ll love: This plush is modeled after a Chibi, which is Japanese slang for something small with exaggerated features. Here you can see Iron Man with a large head atop his body as he hits down with his hands outward. He looks more adorable than intimidating. He’s 6 inches tall sitting down and the exterior is made with soft velboa fabric.
What you should consider: The red and gold colors are much darker than other Iron Man plush toys.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Marvel Comics’ official line of plush includes a standing cartoon-like Iron Man toy.
What you’ll love: He stands 14 inches tall, making him one of the tallest Iron Man plushies out there. The graphics on the doll are modeled after an animated version of the superhero. If you’re a fan of the Marvel Super Heroes Adventures cartoon, then this is the toy for you.
What you should consider: This Iron Man plush has enlarged feet and hands compared to the rest of his body.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Naysa Woomer, the communications director for embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), has resigned, Scripps News has learned.
A prominent Republican communications adviser, Woomer's departure is the latest in a series of missteps for Santos, who was indicted on 13 counts, including fraud and money laundering, last week by Department of Justice officials.
Woomer previously worked for GOP Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Reps. Ryan Costello, Thomas Massi, and Tim Huelskamp.
"With respect for my colleagues, the people of New York, and most importantly, myself, I am honored to tender my resignation," Woomer said in her resignation email. "Unfortunately, you never took one point of professional advice given."
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Beautiful First Day of 2023
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The first day of 2023 will be beautiful, but things turn more unsettled on Monday and Tuesday.
TONIGHT: Aside from some low clouds, calm and cool conditions. Patchy fog is possible late tonight, so be careful if you’re traveling after New Year’s Eve celebrations. You may want to grab a light jacket if you’re heading out. Low near 51°.
NEW YEAR’S DAY: Patchy fog is possible early in the morning. After that, we’ll warm into the low 70s with a mix of sun and clouds. High near 72°. Enjoy! It’ll be a beautiful day.
MONDAY: Warm, breezy, and cloudy. High near 71°. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and move northeastward across north Mississippi. Heavy rain, thunder, and lightning is possible with this activity, but for now, organized severe weather is not anticipated Monday afternoon. We’ll let you know if that changes. Chance of rain: 60%.
SEVERE RISK: Our greatest risk for strong to severe storms will come overnight Monday and through Tuesday afternoon. This is a tricky setup, because we could have a weakening line of storms move in overnight Monday, and then a second round of storms redevelop on Tuesday. At this point, we want you to be weather-aware Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes are possible. We’ll continue to monitor this severe weather risk and bring you the latest information!
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Collaboration will bring immersive Web3 experiences to music festival attendees.
BARCELONA, Spain, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vatom™, a leading Web3 company based in California, today announced its newly formed partnership with preeminent entertainment events brand elrow to usher in the new frontier of music experiences for fans across the world. Underpinned by the company's international expansion, Vatom Europe will operate out of Barcelona, Spain and enable personalized fan engagement and unforgettable experiences for event attendees virtually and in real life. Vincenc Marti, current elrow president and board member, will take role of Managing Director for Vatom Europe.
"We love the idea of offering personalized experiences and awards to our most special fans of our shows through leveraging innovative technology such as Vatom's," said Juan Arnau Jr., CEO and founder of elrow.
"Given elrow's status as a global powerhouse of music experiences, we felt they were the perfect partner to embrace Web3 innovations and further-scale Vatom's metaverse platform internationally," said Eric Pulier, founder and CEO of Vatom.
The strategic partnership follows its first collaboration with elrow Town Madrid last month which had over 35,000 attendees. Using Vatom's cross-chain, NFT-focused digital wallet, accessible through the festival app, fans unlocked free, collectible NFTs and participated in an augmented reality (AR) egg hunt on festival grounds to gain access to exclusive offerings. Approximately 50,000 Vatom Smart NFTs and 500 AR eggs were distributed during the festival.
"When we first introduced the elrow family to Vatom technology, the fan response far exceeded our expectations," said Vincenc Marti, Managing Director of Vatom Europe." There is clearly a huge appetite for the immersive virtual experiences that Vatom enables"
Vatom's European expansion will significantly contribute to its business growth as well as to the local economy in Barcelona and plans to continue building its presence throughout Europe.
Vatom's Web3 platform technology will be integrated into elrow's vast event slate across Europe and the USA. Festival attendees can experience its activations throughout the year including Ibiza, London, Holland, Amsterdam, Croatia, New York, and San Francisco.
To celebrate the partnership, Vatom and elrow are hosting a press event at the elrow House on June 16, 2022, at 17:30 CET. Media interested in attending contact Rosa Santos Romero, rosa.santos@elrowfamily.com, +34 673 052230 / +34 661 497551.
More information: www.vatom.com / www.elrow.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will make its final public presentation Monday about the unprecedented effort by Donald Trump to overturn the results of the presidential election he lost in 2020. The committee has called it an “attempted coup" that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.
That is expected to be the committee's closing argument as it wraps up a year-and-a-half-long inquiry and prepares to release a final report detailing its findings about the insurrection in the nation's capital on Jan. 6, 2021. The committee of seven Democrats and two Republicans is set to dissolve at the end of the year.
Monday's meeting will be the committee's 11th public session since forming in July 2021. One of the first hearings, on June 9, was viewed by more than 20 million people.
What to watch for in Monday’s meeting at 1 p.m. EST:
REFERRING A PRESIDENT
The committee is expected to make both criminal and civil referrals against the former president and his allies, who, according to lawmakers, broke the law or committed ethical violations .
“We are focused on key players where there is sufficient evidence or abundant evidence that they committed crimes,” Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., told reporters last week. “We’re focused on crimes that go right to the heart of the constitutional order, such that the Congress can’t remain silent.”
The committee's chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said the referrals may include criminal, ethics violations, legal misconduct and campaign finance violations.
It will fall to federal prosecutors to decide whether to bring charges. Lawmakers have suggested their recommended charges against Trump could include conspiracy to defraud the United State, obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress and insurrection.
Even though they are non-binding, the recommendations by the committee would add to the political pressure on the Justice Department as special counsel Jack Smith conducts an investigation into Jan. 6 and Trump’s actions.
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A RECORD FOR HISTORY
Lawmakers have promised that Monday's session will include a preview of the committee's final report, expected to be released Wednesday. The panel will vote on adopting the official record, effectively authorizing the release of the report to the public.
The eight-chapter report will include hundreds of pages of findings about the attack and Trump’s efforts to subvert democracy, drawing on what the committee learned through its interviews with more than 1,000 witnesses.
It will roughly mirror the series of public hearings the committee held in the summer that detailed the various facets of the investigation, including the role of extremist groups in the violence on Jan. 6, Trump's attempt to enlist the Justice Department in his schemes and Trump’s coordination with GOP lawmakers to overturn the election results.
Additional evidence, including some of the massive trove of video footage and testimony the committee collected, is expected to be released publicly before the end of the year.
Anticipation for the final report is high. Book publishers are already offering pre-release versions for sale to the public.
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LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
As the committee convenes one final time, a major legislative response to the insurrection could be on the fast-track to passage.
Lawmakers are expected to overhaul the arcane election law that Trump tried to subvert after his 2020 election defeat by including legislative changes in a year-end spending bill.
The proposed overhaul of the Electoral Count Act is one of the many byproducts of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. A group of bipartisan lawmakers has been working on the legislation since the insurrection. Trump and his allies tried to find loopholes in that law before the congressional certification of the 2020 vote as the former president worked to overturn his defeat to Biden and unsuccessfully pressured Pence to go along.
The bill, if passed, would amend the 19th century law that, along with the Constitution, governs how states and Congress certify electors and declare presidential election winners, ensuring the popular vote from each state is protected from manipulation and that Congress does not arbitrarily decide presidential elections.
The committee is also expected to release its own legislative proposals in its final report, with ideas for how to strengthen and expand the guardrails that protected the Electoral College certification in 2021.
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CLOSING ARGUMENTS
Since its formation, the Jan. 6 committee has strived to build a record for history and deepen the public's understanding of what led to the Capitol attack and the individuals involved in it.
“We obviously want to complete the story for the American people,” Raskin said. “Everybody has come on a journey with us and we want a satisfactory conclusion, such that people feel that Congress has done its job.”
After conducting thousands of interviews — ranging from Trump Cabinet secretaries to members of his own family — and obtaining tens of thousands of documents, congressional investigators say they have created the most comprehensive look at the worst attack on the Capitol in two centuries.
But the 16-month investigation has also provided a road map of sorts for criminal investigations, influencing the probes of Trump and Jan. 6 that are progressing at the local, state and federal level.
Monday's session will be the last word for the committee as its temporary, or “select,” committee status expires at the end of the current Congress.
Once Republicans take the majority next year, they are not expected to renew the committee, instead launching a slew of investigations that will focus on the Biden administration and the president's family.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra") (CSE: XBRA) (OTCQB: XBRAF) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first commercial production run of its Vicious Citrus cannabis infused lemonade. Availability is anticipated this summer in multiple provinces across Canada, including in Ontario, which has made an initial purchase order of 10,500 units for late July delivery; more than 1,100 retail cannabis store licences have been issued in Ontario, making it by far the most lucrative cannabis market in Canada. Xebra has engaged a national cannabis sales & marketing agency to introduce and support the growth of Vicious Citrus Lemonade to Canadian cannabis retailers.
"This maiden production run represents a significant milestone for our beverage business", said Jay Garnett, CEO of Xebra. "We expect Vicious Citrus to connect with engaged consumers and quickly become a leader in the Canadian cannabis-infused beverage space."
Vicious Citrus is a non-carbonated THC infused lemonade beverage, with a tangy Citrus flavour and a 5:1 THC / CBN ratio. With the maximum amount of psychoactive cannabinoids allowed in any Canadian listed beverage, Vicious Citrus combines 10mg of THC with 2mg of CBN (Cannabinol). Vicious Citrus is one of only a few beverages in Canada containing CBN, a unique cannabinoid that is booming in interest across North America.
Xebra expects to launch additional Vicious Citrus cannabis infused beverages into the Canadian market later this year and into 2023. In addition, Xebra is evaluating opportunities to introduce Vicious Citrus and other Cannabis infused beverage brands into other countries.
Xebra is a cannabis cultivation and product company, with global brands and intellectual property. Our focus includes beverages, wellness and leisure. Xebra is an absolute first mover in the Mexican cannabis sector. In Canada, Xebra is launching its unique Vicious Citrus THC/CBN Lemonade in August 2022.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
Jay Garnett
CEO
Certain information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, these include, without limitation, statements regarding Xebra Brands Ltd.'s expectations in respect of its ability to successfully execute its business plan or business model; its ability to provide economic, environmental, social, or any benefits of any type, in the communities it operates in or may operate it in the future; its ability to be a first mover in a country, or to obtain or retain government licenses, permits or authorizations in general, or specifically in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the Netherlands, or elsewhere; its ability to successfully apply for and obtain trademarks and other intellectual property in any jurisdiction; its ability to be cost competitive; its ability to commercialize, cultivate, grow, or process hemp or cannabis in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the Netherlands, or elsewhere and related plans and timing; its ability to manufacture cannabis beverages, wellness products, or other products; its ability to commercialize or sell cannabis beverages, wellness products, or other products, in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the Netherlands, or elsewhere; its ability to launch, commercialize or to sell Vicious Citrus Lemonade or any additional cannabis infused beverage brands or products, at any time, in any jurisdiction, and its related plans and claims, including market interest; its ability to commercialize or to sell Elements wellness products in any jurisdiction at any time; its ability to create wellness products that have a therapeutic effect or benefit; plans for future growth and the direction of the business; financial projections including expected revenues, gross profits, and EBITDA (which is a non-GAAP financial measure); plans to increase product volumes, the capacity of existing facilities, supplies from third party growers and contractors; expected growth of the cannabis industry generally; management's expectations, beliefs and assumptions in general, including manufacturing costs, production activity and market potential in Mexico or any jurisdiction; events or developments that XEBRA expects to take place in the future; general economic conditions; and other risk factors described in the prospectus of the Company dated September 30, 2021. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking information and statements. The words "aim", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "intends", "continue", "plans", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", and similar expressions identify forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XEBRA as of the dates of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the inability of XEBRA to generate sufficient revenues or to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plan; changes in government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in various countries; risks associated with agriculture and cultivation activities generally, including inclement weather, access to supply of seeds, poor crop yields, and spoilage; compliance with import and export laws of various countries; significant fluctuations in cannabis prices and transportation costs; the risk of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; inability to identify, negotiate and complete a potential acquisition for any reason; the ability to retain key employees; dependence on third parties for services and supplies; non-performance by contractual counter-parties; general economic conditions; and the continued growth in global demand for cannabis products and the continued increase in jurisdictions legalizing cannabis; the impact of DTC eligibility, or lack of, on the liquidity of the shares of XEBRA and the timely receipt of regulatory approval for license applications. In addition, there is no assurance Xebra will: be a low-cost producer or exporter; obtain a dominant market position in any jurisdiction; have products that will be unique; launch Vicious Citrus "OG" or other Vicious Citrus SKUs; or monetize any asset sales from its Colombian and Dutch subsidiaries. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and XEBRA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the foregoing except as required by law. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies could affect XEBRA's actual performance and cause its actual performance to differ materially from what has been expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, XEBRA. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those set out in such statements.
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- Two highly anticipated oral presentations captured attention: first pivotal study of sunvozertinib (WU-KONG6) and multinational pivotal study of golidocitinib (JACKPOT8)
- Sunvozertinib achieved an ORR of 60.8% in ≥ second-line treatment and 77.8% in the first-line treatment for EGFR Exon20ins NSCLC
- Sunvozertinib demonstrated durable benefit in advanced NSCLC patients with TKI-resistant EGFR sensitizing mutations with a mPFS of 5.8 months and mDoR of 6.5 months
- Golidocitinib achieved an ORR of 44.3% and CRR of 23.9% in the treatment of r/r PTCL
SHANGHAI, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dizal (688192.SH ) presented compelling data of its robust oncology portfolio at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place June 2-6, 2023, in Chicago. Highlights include new or updated findings from Dizal's leading assets sunvozertinib (a selective EGFR TKI targeting a wide spectrum of EGFR mutations) and golidocitinib (a JAK1 only inhibitor), which have demonstrated superior efficacy in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and relapsed and refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (r/r PTCL), respectively.
Sunvozertinib cemented "Best-in-Class" position for NSCLC patients with EGFR Exon20ins mutations
NSCLC patients with EGFR Exon20 insertion (Exon20ins) mutations have worse clinical outcomes due to the absence of effective targeted therapies. Sunvozertinib is a rationally designed, orally available, best-in-class tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that specifically targets these mutations. Its new drug application (NDA) has been accepted by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and granted priority review for the treatment of advanced NSCLC with EGFR Exon20ins mutations following platinum-based chemotherapies.
With longer follow-up, sunvozertinib showed an unprecedented ORR of 60.8% in the second-line setting and beyond
Updated results of WU-KONG6, the pivotal study of sunvozertinib in platinum-based chemotherapy pretreated NSCLC with EGFR Exon20ins mutations, were presented in an oral session. With longer follow-up, patients treated with sunvozertinib achieved a confirmed objective response rate (cORR) of 60.8% assessed by independent review committee (IRC). Anti-tumor efficacy was observed across a broad range of EGFR Exon20ins subtypes, and tumor response was also observed in patients with pretreated and stable brain metastasis.
Commenting on the findings, Prof. Mengzhao Wang, MD, PhD at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the leading principal investigator of WU-KONG6, said, "Currently, only two new drugs have been approved in the US for≥2L treatment of EGFR Exon20ins NSCLC. However, their efficacy, particularly in terms of ORR, is significantly inferior to that of EGFR TKIs for EGFR sensitizing mutations. Nevertheless, WU-KONG6 study revealed that sunvozertinib had an impressive increase in ORR, reaching 60.8% in the ≥ second-line treatment of EGFR Exon20ins NSCLC. Additionally, sunvozertinib also demonstrated a high ORR regardless of mutation subtypes and insertion locations, as well as in patients with pre-treated and stable brain metastasis. These findings provide promising evidence for the treatment of EGFR Exon20ins NSCLC, and we are optimistic about sunvozertinib's potential in a broader realm of NSCLC."
Sunvozertinib showed the "Best-in-Class" potential with an ORR of 77.8% in the first-line setting
According to the pooled analysis from WU-KONG1 part A and WU-KONG15, sunvozertinib monotherapy demonstrated significant efficacy in the treatment-naive EGFR Exon20ins NSCLC patients, achieving a best objective response rate (BOR) of 77.8% in the 300 mg cohort.
"EGFR Exon20ins is a primary resistant mutation, and there are currently no effective targeted therapies available for the first-line treatment. However, sunvozertinib demonstrated impressive efficacy in the ≥ second-line treatment of EGFR Exon20ins NSCLC, indicating its potential to become a superior therapeutic option in this area. Additional research is warranted to further explore its potential in the frontline." said Prof. Yan Xu, MD, PhD at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the principal investigator of WU-KONG15, "The ASCO data revealed that sunvozertinib had an ORR of 77.8% in treatment-naive patients at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of 300mg QD, exceeding the ORR of 71.2% observed with gefitinib in the IPASS study for treatment-naive patients with EGFR sensitizing mutations. A global multicenter, randomized phase III study (WU-KONG28) is ongoing to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sunvozertinib as a first-line treatment for NSCLC with EGFR Exon20ins mutations as compared to platinum-based doublet chemotherapy. We look forward to additional data readouts to strengthen the position of sunvozertinib in the EGFR Exon20ins domain."
In addition to expressive antitumor efficacies, sunvozertinib continues showing favorable overall safety profile, similar to other EGFR-TKIs. With its superior efficacy and manageable safety profile, sunvozertinib is poised to become a robust player in the realm of EGFR Exon20ins mutations.
Sunvozertinib showed encouraging anti-tumor efficacy in advanced NSCLC patients after failure of EGFR TKI treatment
While EGFR-targeted therapy can provide a durable survival benefit to NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations, resistance invariably emerges to current generation EGFR inhibitors.
Findings of the pooled analysis from WU-KONG1 Part A, WU-KONG2 and WU-KONG15 revealed that sunvozertinib exhibited encouraging anti-tumor efficacy in NSCLC patients with common EGFR mutations who failed standard EGFR TKI treatment.
A total of 37 heavily pretreated (median 5 lines of prior treatment) patients were treated with sunvozertinib, among whom 70.3% had previously received third-generation EGFR TKI, 91.9% received chemotherapy and 40.5% had baseline brain metastasis. At the data cut-off date of April 3, 2023, the median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 5.8 months, and the median duration of response (mDoR) was 6.5 months. And the safety profile was consistent with previous reports.
"Preclinical studies revealed that sunvozertinib showed potent antitumor activity against EGFR Exon20ins as well as EGFR sensitizing, T790M and uncommon mutations. It is worth noting that in patients with EGFR sensitizing mutations who had failed multiple lines of treatment, sunvozertinib monotherapy achieved a mPFS of 5.8 months, which is comparable to the efficacy of second-line chemotherapy." said Prof. James Chih-Hsin Yang, MD, PhD at National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University Cancer Center, the leading principal investigator of WU-KONG1, "According to the retrospective studies, re-challenge with EGFR TKIs may be a viable approach. In other words, re-administering EGFR TKIs after chemotherapy may help to overcome resistance that developed during previous EGFR TKI treatment. As chemotherapy and EGFR TKI may target different cell populations, switching to a different EGFR TKI could expand the treatment options for patients who are resistant to existing therapies. Further investigation is warranted to explore the potential of sunvozertinib in this area."
WU-KONG studies refer to clinical trials with sunvozertinib being conducted both as monotherapy and as combination therapy in NSCLC including WU-KONG1, WU-KONG2, WU-KONG6, WU-KONG15, WU-KONG21, and WU-KONG28 etc.
Golidocitinib yielded promising tumor responses in r/r PTCL
Relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (r/r PTCL) is an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma with a five-year survival rate of less than 30%. Currently there is no consensus on the standard treatment for r/r PTCL. New innovative treatment strategies are needed to improve survival in this patient population.
Dizal identified that JAK/STAT may mediate the pathogenesis of PTCL and launched clinical studies of golidocitinib to test the hypothesis. Golidocitinib is the First-in-Class Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) only inhibitor currently being evaluated in a multinational, pivotal study in r/r PTCL (JACKPOT8 Part B). Consistent with earlier data, golidocitinib demonstrated potent and durable anti-tumor efficacy in the pivotal study, with the presentation of clinical data delivered orally at 2023 ASCO.
A total of 112 r/r PTCL patients were included in the analysis. IRC assessed ORR was 44.3% in 88 patients with PTCL including 21 complete responses (CRR, 23.9%). Anti-tumor efficacy was observed across different PTCL subtypes. The mDoR has not been reached. The longest DoR was 16.8 months, and the patient is still responding.
The safety profile of golidocitinib was benign. The majority of treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were hematological in nature and amenable to monitoring and management in the clinical setting. The median relative dose intensity was 100%, and the longest treatment duration was 18 months.
"Patients with r/r PTCL have limited treatment options and a poor prognosis. Golidocitinib has demonstrated superior efficacy compared to current treatment options for r/r PTCL, with an ORR of 44.3% and a complete response rate of 23.9%. These findings validate earlier research results and suggest golidocitinib as a potential therapeutic option to improve patients' survival outcomes." said Qingqing Cai, MD, PhD at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, the principal investigator of JACKPOT8, "Moreover, the favorable safety profile of golidocitinib suggests that highly selective JAK1 inhibitors may address the limitations of non-selective inhibition of JAK/STAT signaling pathway, thus offering a novel and effective targeted approach for treating PTCL."
Golidocitinib was granted Fast Track Designation by the US FDA in 2022. With promising efficacy and favorable safety profile, golidocitinib could be an innovative approach for this difficult-to-treat disease.
"The data presented at 2023 ASCO demonstrated the differentiation of our pipeline." said Xiaolin Zhang, PhD, Chairman and CEO of Dizal, "At Dizal, our focus is on advancing scientific research and development to deliver innovative drugs that can effectively address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes worldwide."
About sunvozertinib (DZD9008)
Sunvozertinib was designed with the goal to address the limitations of existing NSCLC therapies. It is a rationally designed, irreversible EGFR inhibitor targeting various EGFR mutations with wild-type EGFR selectivity. The first pivotal study WU-KONG6 of sunvozertinib has achieved its primary objective, demonstrating superior anti-tumor efficacy in pretreated NSCLC patients with EGFR Exon20ins. In January 2023, the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) granted priority review status to sunvozertinib and accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for sunvozertinib for the treatment of advanced NSCLC with EGFR Exon20ins mutations after platinum-based chemotherapies. The confirmed objective response rate (cORR) at 300 mg was 60.8% assessed by IRC (Data cut-off date: October 17, 2022). Anti-tumor efficacy was observed across a broad range of EGFR Exon20ins subtypes, and in patients with pretreated and stable brain metastasis. In addition, sunvozertinib also demonstrated encouraging anti-tumor activity in NSCLC patients with EGFR sensitizing, T790M and uncommon mutations (such as G719X, L861Q, etc.), as well as HER2 Exon20ins mutations.
Sunvozertinib showed a well-tolerated and manageable safety profile in the clinic. Two multinational pivotal studies are ongoing in ≥ 2nd line (WU-KONG1) and 1st line setting (WU-KONG28), respectively, in NSCLC patients with EGFR Exon20ins mutations.
Pre-clinical and Phase 1 clinical results of sunvozertinib were published in peer-reviewed journal Cancer Discovery (IF:39.397) in April 2022. The China NMPA has accepted NDA filing and granted priority review for sunvozertinib for the treatment of advanced NSCLC with EGFR Exon20ins mutations after platinum-based chemotherapy.
About Golidocitinib (DZD4205)
Golidocitinib is the first-in-class Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) only inhibitor currently being evaluated in a global, multicenter pivotal study in r/r PTCL. At the data cut-off date of February 16, 2023, Golidocitinib has demonstrated strong and durable anti-tumor activity, with an ORR of 44.3%. Over 50% of the patients with tumor remission achieved complete response. The longest duration of response (DoR) exceeded 16 months. Golidocitinib was granted Fast Track Designation for the treatment of r/r PTCL by US FDA in February 2022.
About Dizal
Dizal is a clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to the discovery and development of differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. Deep-rooted in translational science and molecular design, it has established an internationally competitive portfolio of five clinical-stage assets with two leading assets in global pivotal studies.
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Death toll in Afghan fuel tanker explosion rises to 31
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Taliban government spokesman says the death toll from a fuel tanker explosion in a tunnel north of the Afghan capital has climbed to 31. He said on Monday that more bodies were pulled out from the site and rescuers continued to search for survivors. The cause of the blast on Saturday evening in Salang Tunnel remained unclear. The tunnel, originally built in the 1960s to assist the Soviet invasion, is a key link between north and south Afghanistan. Initially, at least 19 people were reported killed. The Health Ministry’s spokesman also said that 37 people were injured. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai expressed his condolences in a tweet. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/19/death-toll-in-afghan-fuel-tanker-explosion-rises-to-31/ | 2022-12-19 12:29:33 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/19/death-toll-in-afghan-fuel-tanker-explosion-rises-to-31/ |
Four teens arrested in Plant City shooting that injured two, police say
PLANT CITY, Fla. - Four teen suspects were arrested for shooting two people on a street in Plant City on Friday, December 16, investigators said.
The Plant City Police Department said they responded to reports of a shooting at around 12:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Washington Street. Officers said they found a woman with a gunshot wound in her lower body. A man who was shot in his upper body was found at a local hospital, according to investigators.
Both of the victims did survive and have since been released from the hospital, police said.
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At the scene, back up officers responded and detained three teen who were passengers in a black four-door vehicle that crashed into a tree near the shooting scene, Plant City police said. All three teens had injuries from the crash and were taken to local hospitals for treatment before being released.
A fourth teen fled the crash scene but was later arrested along with the other three teens involved, PCPD said.
According to authorities, it was revealed during their investigation that the teen fired multiple shots from their vehicle as they were passing the victims on the street.
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Veterans remember Battle of Midway, one of Navy’s greatest victories, 80 years later
Eighty years ago this weekend, the U.S. Navy ambushed the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Midway and altered the course of World War II.
Saturday night, aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego — a retired aircraft carrier named after the battle — the Navy commemorated the anniversary with an invitation-only ceremony that carried an undertone of sadness.
There aren’t many veterans still alive who were there back then.
Only three were on the guest list: Ervin Wendt, Charles Monroe and Jack Holder, although Holder had to bow out at the last minute. All three men were attached to airplane squadrons during the battle. Each is pushing 100 years old or is past it.
Two made it to the event to hear Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, commander of Naval air forces, talk about the legacy of the battle and tie it to another anniversary: the centennial of the commissioning of the first U.S. aircraft carrier, the Langley.
The Battle of Midway has long been celebrated as one of the Navy’s greatest victories, an air-sea battle that took place from June 4-7, 1942, at the Allied base at Midway Island, in the Pacific Ocean almost directly between the U.S. and Japan. Retired Navy Adm. John Richardson once told a San Diego audience that the full story of the battle “trends toward the miraculous.”
The four-day engagement has been the subject of multiple books, movies, museum exhibits and scholarly conferences that examine every facet of the battle’s planning, execution and aftermath.
“Eighty years ago, the U.S. Navy entered into what would become the pivotal battle in the Pacific during World War II,” Whitesell said during the evening ceremony. “Not only did the U.S. Navy win that battle in Midway atoll, but it established its naval dominance. When we talk about the Midway or read about it in the history books, we often use terms like combat superiority, strategic excellence, but there’s another concept we don’t mention as much, which I believe was just as imperative at Midway. And that is our people and the faith we had in our people during that time.”
Wendt, 106, likes to remind people that some things at play back then can’t easily be analyzed.
“It was a lot of good luck, too,” he told Midway Currents, a museum publication, in an interview last summer.
The battle started June 4, 1942, six months after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor that pushed the U.S. into World War II.
Japan had followed up with a string of conquests in the Pacific, and Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto readied an invasion of Midway, a strategic U.S.-held atoll about 1,300 miles northwest of Oahu.
What Yamamoto didn’t know is that U.S. analysts had deciphered enough of the Japanese communications codes to recognize Midway as a coming target. Adm. Chester Nimitz organized an ambush.
Despite the element of surprise, Wendt wasn’t confident about the U.S. chances. “We were outmatched in the air with their Zeros [fighter planes] against our TBDs [torpedo bombers],” he told Midway Currents. “We were outnumbered all the way across the board in ships and planes.”
Wendt and Monroe, 99, were both attached to a torpedo bomber squadron, VT-8. Early in the battle, its planes were decimated in aerial combat. But those skirmishes unsettled the Japanese — where was the next wave coming from? — and left them vulnerable to subsequent attacks.
“We caught the Japanese at the right time when they were taking torpedoes off their planes on the flight deck and replacing them with bombs,” Monroe remembered, also in the Midway Currents interview. “Although we lost our squadron first, we later caught them flat-footed.”
By the time the fighting was over, Japan had lost more than 3,000 men, four aircraft carriers, one heavy cruiser and 250 planes. The U.S. paid a price, too — 307 men, one carrier, one destroyer, 150 planes — but the tide had turned. U.S. forces were able to go on the offensive in the Pacific.
According to biographies provided by the Navy, all three Midway veterans saw additional combat at places like Guadalcanal, Tarawa and the Solomon Islands. Holder, 100, also served in the European theater during the war.
Fast-forward to present day, Whitesell reminded his audience that the threats the world faces today are not so different from those eight decades ago.
“Today we find ourselves in a starkly similar environment to what we experienced 80 years ago as our country supports the Ukrainian people against the unprovoked attack by Russia, while simultaneously facing a very real possibility of conflict in the Pacific,” he said.
“We still carry the fighting spirit of those heroes who fought at Midway.”
Karl Zingheim, the USS Midway Museum’s historian, said it’s important to preserve the stories of those who participated in key battles, especially Midway.
“A main lesson of Midway is that individuals matter,” he said in an interview Friday afternoon. “It’s one of the few examples in the history of mechanized, industrial warfare where what someone does or fails to do can turn the course of the battle. You see that over and over at Midway. It’s a legacy worth remembering.”
Staff writer Lori Weisberg contributed to this report.
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Milwaukee Panthers (10-5, 4-1 Horizon) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (11-5, 3-2 Horizon)
The Panthers have gone 4-1 against Horizon opponents. Milwaukee has a 2-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.
TOP PERFORMERS: Godfrey is scoring 16.1 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds for the Mastodons. Bobby Planutis is averaging 12.4 points and 4.8 rebounds over the last 10 games for Purdue Fort Wayne.
Markeith Browning II is averaging 9.1 points for the Panthers. Kentrell Pullian is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Milwaukee.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mastodons: 8-2, averaging 79.8 points, 36.3 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.0 points per game.
Panthers: 8-2, averaging 77.4 points, 35.0 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 6.2 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.6 points.
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is looking for restaurateurs interested in occupying the city’s iconic LOVE Park Welcome Center.
The city has issued a request for proposals for concessionaires who will create a unique food and beverage menu, oversee design and construction of the interior, and combine sit-down and quick-serve service.
The welcome center at LOVE Park, known as the “flying saucer” — a full-service UFO-looking restaurant — recently underwent a $5.6 million renovation.
The 5,500 square foot space now has a dining area that can seat approximately 185 people on three levels. It has a deck and patio that wraps around much of the structure.
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Additional renovations include things like a new roof, railing, restrooms and other small improvements.
“The enchantment of LOVE Park is on full display once again this spring, with special events, weekly programs, and regular visitors,” said Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell. “A uniquely Philly dining experience operating out of the the Welcome Center will be the perfect complement to the art, amenities, and ambiance visitors and residents can expect when visiting LOVE Park, our gateway to Fairmount Park.”
Back in March of 2019 the city teamed with Safran Turney Hospitality to renovate the circular Welcome Center at the corner of 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. Loveluck, a new restaurant by Safran Turney Hospitality was expected to open later that year, but the restaurant never opened and in 2020 the pandemic shut down restaurants across the nation.
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"27% of the respondents reported spam selling on social commerce platforms."
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodFirms, a widely renowned research, ratings, and reviews platform, has recently unveiled a new research article, "Social Commerce - Progress and Future: GoodFirms Survey 2022". The research attempts to identify and analyze the current state of social commerce, its key drivers, opportunities, challenges, and future scope of social commerce.
GoodFirms' survey on social commerce details how transactional activities occur in digitally intensive social environments. From showcasing products and creating shoppable content to in-built payment procedures and AI-driven chatbot conversation, brands conduct multiple activities within their social shops.
GoodFirms' survey further reveals the top marketing strategies used in social commerce to boost brand awareness, sales, and customer engagement, including user feedback requests, availing of customized choices, use of eye-catching graphics and videos, promotion of the brand through famous influencer/people, direct linkage to the shopping cart, and others.
"Instagram is the most preferred platform for purchasing products online followed by Facebook, Amazon Live, Snapchat, Pinterest, TikTok, WeChat, and Verint."
Further, the survey reveals that 48.6% of the surveyees prefer virtual try-on clothing and accessories on social commerce platforms, making VR an ideal medium for product evaluation.
In this research conducted by GoodFirms, about 21.6% of the surveyees responded to purchasing products from live-streaming events on social media platforms. Furthermore, 62.2% of the surveyees indicated that they use virtual worlds created in the Metaverse for social shopping.
The research further focuses on common challenges people face while purchasing from social commerce platforms. About 45.9% of social commerce users said that they were redirected to another unrelated website, around 40.2% complained about customer service-related issues, 37.8% people pointed out the unavailability of their preferred payment mode, 27% of the respondents faced spam attempts, 18.1% faced invalid coupon code issues, 13.5% faced checkout issues, 10.8% faced stockout issues. Only around 10.8% of the respondents had a seamless buying experience.
The research also focuses on the rising trends in social commerce. About 23.5% of the surveyees like group shopping with friends on social commerce platforms, Instagram's visual store, live streaming e-commerce for higher engagement, shoppable Instagram posts, conversion-led commerce, social media influencers, and many more.
GoodFirms concludes that social commerce is a highly useful platform for businesses looking to expand their reach and increase sales. Social commerce also makes it easier for customers to access the products they want and simultaneously creates new opportunities for online sellers.
- Social commerce is an effective platform that allows customers to browse, research, and purchase things in one place.
- 86.5% of the respondents prefer Instagram for buying products.
- 56.8% of the surveyees buy products on the advice of social media influencers.
- 48.6% of the respondents prefer virtual try-on clothing and accessories on various social commerce platforms.
- 21.6% of the surveyees have purchased products from social media live-streaming events.
- 62.2% of the respondents prefer using virtual worlds created in Metaverse for social shopping.
- 40.2% of surveyees are unhappy with social commerce brands' customer services.
- 37.8% of the customers did not find their preferred payment mode while purchasing via social commerce channels.
- 27% of the surveyees reported spam selling on social commerce platforms.
- 54.1% of the surveyees preferred buying recommendations features in social commerce platforms.
- 18.9% of respondents use social commerce to know and compare the prices of products.
- 48.6% of surveyees prefer social media to learn about newly launched products.
- 23.5% of the surveyees like group shopping with friends on social commerce platforms.
- 51.4% of the surveyees believe that social commerce is the future of e-commerce.
GoodFirms Survey-"Social Commerce - Progress and Future: GoodFirms Survey 2022". The survey queried 370 social media sellers and users globally for various aspects related to their processes, operations, financials, social shopping features, challenges, etc.
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TOKYO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo's world-famous, 132-year-old Imperial Hotel, Tokyo is now celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of its second main building (commonly known as the Wright Building) designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. To celebrate the anniversary, the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is offering an exclusive Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite stay available from January 24, 2023, to March 31, 2024 (special periods such as New Year's Day are excluded).
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The Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite is a 214-square-meter (2,303-square-feet) luxury suite featuring original designs and architectural motifs from its world-renowned 1923-1967 Frank Lloyd Wright hotel building and other landmark Wright structures. To be marketed as the Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite, the JPY1,400,000 or approximately USD10,850 (as of January 20, 2023, exchange rate) per night accommodation overlooks Hibiya Park and Imperial Palace gardens in central Tokyo from a higher floor of the hotel's main building and houses a living room, a dining room and a bedroom (consumption tax and service charge included, accommodation tax excluded). By using the Imperial Floor Deluxe Twin connecting room adjacent to the suite, guests can use these accommodations for up to four people at one time (JPY1,410,000 for three persons and JPY1,420,000 for four persons).
The Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite is the only suite in the world to bear the name of the U.S. architect under a name use agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation of the United States. The Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite incorporates the design of the former Wright Building of the Imperial Hotel, using Wright's original carpets, furniture and lighting, as well as the design of his private residence in the United States, and reconstructs them in a hotel room. Upon entering the room, one can feel Wright's unique compression and release techniques. The walls of the entrance foyer are decorated with reliefs of Oya stone, reproduced from designs from the Wright Building, and the carpets are based on the design sketches Wright drew when he created the Wright Building. Wright's designs are used throughout the building, including as wall decorations, ceiling moldings, furniture, and lamps. In addition to the decorations and furniture design, the suite also captures the flow of light and air, rather than confining them to a single space, with latticework on some walls and glass and air passageways in the doors, allowing the room space itself to reflect the life of Wright.
The suite opened in 2005. This is the first time it will be offered in an exclusive stay; the package includes daily breakfast, in-room check-in and check-out, and guest attendant service. The hotel's exclusive concierge service will assist patrons with their trip from the moment they make their reservation. One drink service is available daily at the Old Imperial Bar, which includes the original 1923 Wright design. Also included is tea service in the Toko-an, a tea ceremony room designed by Togo Murano, an architect famous for his sukiya-style work (Japanese architectural style). An all-you-can-drink minibar with seasonal domestic juice, beer, wine, whiskey and Japanese sake is included. Usage of the laundry, pool and fitness center is available.
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In 2023, the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Wright Building, the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo started marketing Wright Building-related exhibits and products in addition to accommodations in the Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite.
Old Imperial Bar
A patrician salute to the hotel's architectural heritage of Frank Lloyd Wright, with fascinating motifs from the 1923 Imperial Hotel and masterfully concocted spirits from around the world, the Old Imperial Bar offers two original cocktails selected in an in-house competition to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Under the theme of the Jewel of the Orient, the Imperial Hotel held a competition in cocktail and non-alcohol categories. "LUGEND" was chosen as the best cocktail. (*LUGEND is a coined word that combines Lux in Latin and Legend in English). This is a cocktail that expresses the connection between the United States, the birthplace of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Japan by combining American bourbon whisky with amazake, which is a sweet, fermented drink well-known in Japan. The price is JPY2,640 (consumption tax included, service charge excluded). In the non-alcoholic category, a cocktail named "Gratitude for 100 years" was created, flavored with peach and cherry blossom syrup. Soy milk is used so that patrons with various food cultures and backgrounds can enjoy the service. The price is JPY2,200 (consumption tax included, service charge excluded).
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Hotel Delicatessen
Gargantua, the hotel delicatessen with an array of beautiful and delicious delicacies made with great care by the Imperial Hotel's artisans, offers a very rare cookie can designed using the design of a pamphlet created by Kenichi Shigeoka, who was commissioned to create a mural for the "Peacock Room" banquet hall in the Wright Building. The price is JPY4,320 (consumption tax included).
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"Imperial Times" Exhibition
In the exhibition space "Imperial Times" on the 1st floor of the main building, "The Wright Imperial; a Century and Beyond" is on display. It introduces the exquisite architectural beauty of the Wright Building, and the culture of the Imperial Hotel that has been created and passed on through the Wright Building. In addition to a reprint of the uniforms of room attendants of the time, the exhibition will also introduce the Japanese who supported the Wright Building (architect Arata Endo and painter Kenichi Shigeoka), as well as the furniture and furnishings used in the Wright Building. Guests can also note the demise of the Wright Building, the birth of the current main building, and a perspective of the new main building scheduled to be reconstructed from 2031 under the concept of the Jewel of the Orient, which represents the Wright Building.
Exhibition Space "Imperial Times": https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M100588/202301182229/_prw_PI8fl_1XafLB6E.jpg
For reference about "Imperial Hotel 2nd Generation Main Building" and "Frank Lloyd Wright," please visit: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202301182229-O1-oeKf3lm4.pdf
Official website: https://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/e/tokyo/
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ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PTNR) (TASE: PTNR) , a leading Israeli communications operator, reports that, further to the Company's report dated April 4, 2022, the Company has been informed that on June 1, 2022, Zela Holdings Ltd., a company wholly owned by Mr. Avi Gabbay, the Company's CEO, has joined Amphissa Holdings Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") as one of the two general partners (in equal parts with the other general partner, Israel Lighterage and Supply Co. Ltd.), and Zela Investments Ltd., controlled by Mr. Avi Gabbay, also joined the Partnership as a limited partner (at a total level of 10.2% of the Partnership).
About Partner Communications
Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a leading Israeli provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony, internet and television services). Partner's ADSs are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™ and its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NASDAQ: PTNR) (TASE: PTNR).
For more information about Partner see: http://www.partner.co.il/en/Investors-Relations/lobby
Contact:
Tamir Amar
Deputy CEO & Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972 (54) 781 4951
Amir Adar
Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Projects
Tel: +972 (54) 781 5051
E-mail: investors@partner.co.il
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Lainey Wilson is a fan favorite at this year’s CMT Music Awards, where she is the leading nominee including for “Video of the Year.”
The “Heart Like a Truck” singer earned four nominations when nominees were announced Wednesday ahead of the April 2 show airing on CBS.
Other leading nominees including Cody Johnson, CMT co-host Kane Brown and first-time nominee Jelly Roll, who all have three nominations each. Brown and Kelsea Ballerini return to host the show from Austin, Texas.
There are 16 nominees for the show’s top prize, video of the year, a category that Carrie Underwood holds the record in with 25 awards. She’s nominated again for her video “Hate My Heart” and will also perform.
The winners will be selected by fan voting, which is open now at vote.cmt.com.
Wynonna Judd earned two nominations in the CMT performance of the year category, one with her late mother Naomi for their last performance together on last year’s CMT Music Awards and one for her performance of “The Rose” with Brandi Carlile during a memorial show after Naomi Judd’s death.
This year, CMT is splitting their breakthrough video of the year award into separate male and female subcategories, which increases the total number of nominees. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/entertainment-news/fan-favorite-lainey-wilson-leads-cmt-music-awards-nominees/ | 2023-03-08 18:41:50 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/entertainment-news/fan-favorite-lainey-wilson-leads-cmt-music-awards-nominees/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said he has never read any part of a book in which the columnist E. Jean Carroll accused him of raping her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s, according to court records unsealed Wednesday.
Trump was questioned under oath in October by lawyers for Carroll, who is suing the Republican. During his 5 1/2-hour deposition, Trump said he hasn’t read Carroll’s book, “What Do We Need Men For?” and didn’t see excerpts of it in a New York magazine article when the book was released in 2019.
Portions of the transcript of Trump’s deposition were ordered unsealed in court records by a judge who would preside over a trial.
Carroll, a former longtime Elle magazine advice columnist, accused Trump in the book of attacking her in an upscale Manhattan department store in late 1995 or early 1996 after they ran into each other by chance and exchanged lighthearted banter about who should try on a piece of lingerie.
After the book was published, Trump said the encounter never happened and claimed Carroll was making it up to fuel book sales. He also said he had never met Carroll and dismissed her as “not my type.”
He said a photograph showing him with Carroll and both of their spouses at an event in 1987 was apparently an unmemorable encounter on a receiving line.
Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, asked Trump if he read the book or any portion of it.
“No, never have. I’ve never seen the book actually,” he responded.
Kaplan also asked Trump about the black and white photograph that shows him with Carroll, her husband, and Trump’s then-wife, Ivana Trump, who died last July at age 73.
Trump pointed at Carroll in the picture and said: “It’s Marla.”
“You’re saying Marla is in this photo?” Kaplan asked.
“That’s Marla, yeah. That’s my wife,” Trump answered, according to the transcript, apparently referring to Marla Maples, who he married several years after the picture was taken.
Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, interjected to say: “No, that’s Carroll.”
“Oh, I see,” Trump then said.
The transcript excerpts in four dozen pages released Wednesday came a week after several dozen other pages were unsealed by the court.
Habba did not immediately comment Wednesday. Kaplan declined comment.
The deposition was recorded on video, but the recording was not put in the public record for two lawsuits seeking unspecified damages that Carroll has brought against Trump.
Carroll first sued him for defamation, saying his statements damaged her reputation. In November, she brought a separate lawsuit specifying that she is owed damages for rape, a legal road made possible when New York state enacted a temporary law allowing adult rape victims to sue their abusers, even if the attacks occurred decades ago.
In the pages unsealed Wednesday, Kaplan asked Trump if he was talking about Carroll’s physical appearance in pictures when he said she was not his type.
“Physically she’s not my type, and now that I’ve gotten indirectly to hear things about her, she wouldn’t be my type in any way, shape, or form,” he said, calling her accusation “ridiculous.”
Late in the deposition after Trump characterized Carroll as a “sick woman,” Kaplan confronted him with accusations that two dozen women have made against him, asking: “They’re all sick, too, right?”
Trump answered: “I don’t know about any of these people or very many of them. I mean, every once in a while, you get — I think a lot of famous people have charges thrown at them, and many of them are false and some of them are true. But in my case —”
“None of it is true?” Kaplan interrupted.
“I would say. I mean, I don’t see any. I mean, you haven’t shown me anything,” Trump responded, according to the transcript. | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-donald-trump-says-he-never-read-book-accusing-him-of-rape/ | 2023-01-19 21:52:09 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-donald-trump-says-he-never-read-book-accusing-him-of-rape/ |
Nearly 450,000 hospitality-related job openings posted in first two months of 2023, according to PeopleReady
TACOMA, Wash., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With spring break underway, hotels, restaurants and resorts across the country are gearing up for an influx of guests. Many experts are seeing a year-over-year increase in spring break-related online searches, with some predicting this season to be busier than pre-pandemic's spring break of 2019. To meet this surge in seasonal demand, many businesses in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts to ensure they can continue to provide quality experiences for their guests.
A new analysis by staffing giant PeopleReady finds that close to 450,000 hospitality-related jobs were posted in January and February of this year, with nearly 200,000 jobs posted in the last 30 days alone. Of these job postings, 37% are advertised as part-time or flexible work.
With a labor market that has persistently proven to be unpredictable over the last several years, the hospitality industry will likely face continued hiring challenges during the 2023 spring break season. Nearly 80% of hoteliers reported a staffing shortage at their property, with 22% identifying their staffing issues as severe, according to a January 2023 survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
For many businesses, temporary workforce solutions are frequently adopted to meet fluctuating staffing needs throughout the year. From filling employee absences to providing additional support during busy periods, temporary workers can help ensure that businesses maintain customer satisfaction and continue delivering highly memorable experiences to their guests.
"The hiring market has impacted the hospitality industry, and seasonal workers play an important role in helping businesses meet the increased demand for their services during their busiest times of year," said Taryn Owen, president and COO of TrueBlue, PeopleReady's parent company. "Whether they require additional waiters, absence coverage for front-of-house staff or special projects, PeopleReady can provide agile and streamlined staffing solutions to help hospitality companies keep guests satisfied, no matter what the season."
Based on its analysis of part-time and flexible job postings across the U.S., PeopleReady found that the most in-demand hospitality jobs currently include:
- Housekeepers and janitors
- Desk clerks
- Waiters and waitresses
- Bartenders
- Hosts and hostesses
- Maintenance and repair workers
Employers in hospitality and many other industries that are looking for seasonal workers can easily access a temporary workforce via PeopleReady's app, JobStack, and online at peopleready.com/find-workers.
About PeopleReady
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality. Leveraging its game changing JobStack staffing app and presence in more than 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady served approximately 83,000 businesses and put approximately 226,000 people to work in 2022. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.
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Data featured in plenary session at the 19th International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the final results from the randomized Phase 2 GRIFFIN study evaluating the investigational use of DARZALEX® (daratumumab) in combination with lenalidomide (Revlimid®), bortezomib (VELCADE®) and dexamethasone (DARZALEX®-RVd), followed by maintenance therapy with DARZALEX®-lenalidomide (R), compared to RVd followed by maintenance therapy with R alone, in patients with newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible multiple myeloma. Data were presented in the plenary session at the 19th International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting.
In the primary analysis (median follow-up of 13.5 months), the GRIFFIN study met its primary endpoint, resulting in a higher stringent complete response (sCR) rate for DARZALEX®-RVd compared with RVd alone by the end of post-autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) consolidation therapy (42.4 percent vs. 32 percent; 1-sided P=0.0680) meeting the prespecified 1-sided alpha of 0.1. At IMS, the predefined final analysis for GRIFFIN (median follow-up of 49.6 months), which occurred after all patients had completed at least one year of follow-up after end of study therapy or withdrew, showed that longer progression-free survival (PFS) was observed in patients who received DARZALEX®-RVd/DARZALEX®-R compared to those who received RVd/R (hazard ratio = 0.45; 95 percent confidence interval, 0.21-0.95; P=0.0324).1 Higher minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity rates were observed for DARZALEX®-RVd vs. RVd (64 percent vs. 30 percent). No new safety concerns were observed with longer-term follow-up.
"The final analysis of the GRIFFIN trial highlights the potential benefit of adding daratumumab to RVd for the treatment of newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible patients," said Douglas W. Sborov†, M.D., M.S., Director of the Multiple Myeloma Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and GRIFFIN study investigator. "We are constantly investigating the role of new regimens and combinations to improve outcomes in our patients and GRIFFIN is another important step forward in this research."
Final Analysis from GRIFFIN
After two years of maintenance therapy, the MRD negativity rate continued to favor DARZALEX®-RVd versus RVd (64 percent vs. 30 percent; P=<0.0001). Additionally, 44 percent of patients who received DARZALEX®-RVd achieved sustained MRD negativity lasting 12 months or more, compared to 14 percent of patients in the RVd arm. Treatment with DARZALEX®-RVd also resulted in higher sCR rates at all time points in the study, with the highest rates occurring following two years of maintenance therapy (67 percent vs. 48 percent; P=0.0079, respectively). CR or better rate was 83 percent in the DARZALEX®-RVd arm vs. 60 percent in the RVd arm (P=0.005).
At the conclusion of the final analysis, after a median follow-up of 49.6 months, a 55 percent reduction in the risk of disease progression or death was observed in patients in the DARZALEX®-RVd arm; an estimated 48-month PFS rate of 87.2 percent was observed in the DARZALEX®-RVd arm, compared to 70 percent in the RVd arm. Median PFS was not reached in either treatment arm. In addition, after extended follow-up, no new safety concerns were observed.
"The Phase 2 GRIFFIN study showed important results with the investigational DARZALEX® quadruplet regimen in the treatment of newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible multiple myeloma," said Imran Khan, M.D., Ph.D., U.S. Vice President, Medical Affairs, Hematology at Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. "The evaluation of this treatment regimen will continue as part of the registrational, Phase 3 PERSEUS study. These studies represent our ongoing focus in multiple myeloma and our commitment to advance research and new therapeutic combinations for patients at each stage of their treatment journey."
About the GRIFFIN Study
The Phase 2 GRIFFIN (NCT02874742) study evaluated the investigational regimen of DARZALEX® in combination with RVd and enrolled and treated more than 200 adults ages 18-70 years with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who were eligible for ASCT.
In the safety run-in cohort, 16 patients received 25 mg of lenalidomide orally on days 1-14; 1.3 mg/m2 of bortezomib subcutaneously on days 1, 4, 8 and 11; and 20 mg of dexamethasone on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, and every 21 days during the induction and consolidation phases (cycles 1-6). DARZALEX® 16 mg/kg IV was given on days 1, 8 and 15 of cycles 1-4 and on day 1 of cycles 5-6.
During the maintenance phase (cycles 7-32), patients received 10 mg daily of lenalidomide (15 mg beginning at cycle 10 if tolerated) on days 1-21 every 28 days and DARZALEX® 16 mg/kg IV every 56 days; this was amended to every 28 days based upon emerging clinical pharmacokinetic data demonstrating improved target saturation with every-4-week maintenance dosing. Maintenance therapy with lenalidomide could be continued beyond cycle 32, per local standard of care.
In the subsequent randomized Phase 2 portion of the study, 207 patients were randomized to treatment with RVd induction and consolidation, ASCT, and maintenance therapy with lenalidomide; or DARZALEX®-RVd, ASCT, and maintenance therapy with DARZALEX® and lenalidomide.
Janssen's clinical development program continues to evaluate the potential of DARZALEX®-containing quadruplet regimens in improving clinical outcomes for patients.
About DARZALEX®
Janssen is committed to exploring the potential of DARZALEX® (daratumumab) for patients with multiple myeloma across the spectrum of the disease. DARZALEX® has been approved in eight indications, three of which are in the frontline setting, including newly diagnosed patients who are transplant eligible and ineligible.2
In August 2012, Janssen Biotech, Inc. and Genmab A/S entered a worldwide agreement, which granted Janssen an exclusive license to develop, manufacture and commercialize daratumumab. DARZALEX® has become a backbone therapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma, having been used in the treatment of more than 300,000 patients worldwide and more than 68,000 patients in the U.S. alone since its U.S. FDA approval in 2015.3 DARZALEX® is the first CD38-directed antibody approved globally to treat multiple myeloma.5
CD38 is a surface protein that is present in high numbers on multiple myeloma cells, regardless of the stage of disease.4 DARZALEX® binds to CD38 and inhibits tumor cell growth, causing myeloma cell death.4 DARZALEX® may also have an effect on normal cells.4 Data across eight Phase 3 clinical trials, in both the frontline and relapsed settings, have shown that DARZALEX®-based regimens resulted in significant improvement in PFS and/or OS.5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that affects a type of white blood cell called plasma cells, which are found in the bone marrow.2,3 When damaged, these plasma cells rapidly spread and replace normal cells with tumors in the bone marrow. In 2022, it is estimated that more than 34,000 people will be diagnosed and close to 12,000 will die from the disease in the U.S.13 While some patients with multiple myeloma have no symptoms, most patients are diagnosed due to symptoms, which can include bone fracture or pain, low red blood cell counts, tiredness, high calcium levels, kidney problems or infections.4
INDICATIONS
DARZALEX® (daratumumab) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma:
- In combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy
- In combination with bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant
- In combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant
- In combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy
- In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy
- In combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor
- As monotherapy in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent or who are double-refractory to a PI and an immunomodulatory agent
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
DARZALEX® is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylactic reactions) to daratumumab or any of the components of the formulation.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Infusion-Related Reactions
DARZALEX® can cause severe and/or serious infusion-related reactions including anaphylactic reactions. These reactions can be life–threatening, and fatal outcomes have been reported. In clinical trials (monotherapy and combination: N=2066), infusion-related reactions occurred in 37% of patients with the Week 1 (16 mg/kg) infusion, 2% with the Week 2 infusion, and cumulatively 6% with subsequent infusions. Less than 1% of patients had a Grade 3/4 infusion-related reaction at Week 2 or subsequent infusions. The median time to onset was 1.5 hours (range: 0 to 73 hours). Nearly all reactions occurred during infusion or within 4 hours of completing DARZALEX®. Severe reactions have occurred, including bronchospasm, hypoxia, dyspnea, hypertension, tachycardia, headache, laryngeal edema, pulmonary edema, and ocular adverse reactions, including choroidal effusion, acute myopia, and acute angle closure glaucoma. Signs and symptoms may include respiratory symptoms, such as nasal congestion, cough, throat irritation, as well as chills, vomiting, and nausea. Less common signs and symptoms were wheezing, allergic rhinitis, pyrexia, chest discomfort, pruritus, hypotension and blurred vision.
When DARZALEX® dosing was interrupted in the setting of ASCT (CASSIOPEIA) for a median of 3.75 months (range: 2.4 to 6.9 months), upon re-initiation of DARZALEX®, the incidence of infusion-related reactions was 11% for the first infusion following ASCT. Infusion-related reactions occurring at re-initiation of DARZALEX® following ASCT were consistent in terms of symptoms and severity (Grade 3 or 4: <1%) with those reported in previous studies at Week 2 or subsequent infusions. In EQUULEUS, patients receiving combination treatment (n=97) were administered the first 16 mg/kg dose at Week 1 split over two days, ie, 8 mg/kg on Day 1 and Day 2, respectively. The incidence of any grade infusion-related reactions was 42%, with 36% of patients experiencing infusion-related reactions on Day 1 of Week 1, 4% on Day 2 of Week 1, and 8% with subsequent infusions.
Pre-medicate patients with antihistamines, antipyretics, and corticosteroids. Frequently monitor patients during the entire infusion. Interrupt DARZALEX® infusion for reactions of any severity and institute medical management as needed. Permanently discontinue DARZALEX® therapy if an anaphylactic reaction or life-threatening (Grade 4) reaction occurs and institute appropriate emergency care. For patients with Grade 1, 2, or 3 reactions, reduce the infusion rate when re-starting the infusion.
To reduce the risk of delayed infusion-related reactions, administer oral corticosteroids to all patients following DARZALEX® infusions. Patients with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may require additional post-infusion medications to manage respiratory complications. Consider prescribing short- and long-acting bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ocular adverse reactions, including acute myopia and narrowing of the anterior chamber angle due to ciliochoroidal effusions with potential for increased intraocular pressure or glaucoma, have occurred with DARZALEX® infusion. If ocular symptoms occur, interrupt DARZALEX® infusion and seek immediate ophthalmologic evaluation prior to restarting DARZALEX®.
Interference With Serological Testing
Daratumumab binds to CD38 on red blood cells (RBCs) and results in a positive indirect antiglobulin test (indirect Coombs test). Daratumumab-mediated positive indirect antiglobulin test may persist for up to 6 months after the last daratumumab infusion. Daratumumab bound to RBCs masks detection of antibodies to minor antigens in the patient's serum. The determination of a patient's ABO and Rh blood type is not impacted. Notify blood transfusion centers of this interference with serological testing and inform blood banks that a patient has received DARZALEX®. Type and screen patients prior to starting DARZALEX®.
Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia
DARZALEX® may increase neutropenia and thrombocytopenia induced by background therapy. Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment according to manufacturer's prescribing information for background therapies. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Consider withholding DARZALEX® until recovery of neutrophils or for recovery of platelets.
Interference With Determination of Complete Response
Daratumumab is a human immunoglobulin G (IgG) kappa monoclonal antibody that can be detected on both the serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and immunofixation (IFE) assays used for the clinical monitoring of endogenous M-protein. This interference can impact the determination of complete response and of disease progression in some patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on the mechanism of action, DARZALEX® can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. DARZALEX® may cause depletion of fetal immune cells and decreased bone density. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females with reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DARZALEX® and for 3 months after the last dose.
The combination of DARZALEX® with lenalidomide, pomalidomide, or thalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women because lenalidomide, pomalidomide, and thalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child. Refer to the lenalidomide, pomalidomide, or thalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most frequently reported adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) were upper respiratory infection, neutropenia, infusion–related reactions, thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, constipation, anemia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, fatigue, peripheral edema, nausea, cough, pyrexia, dyspnea, and asthenia. The most common hematologic laboratory abnormalities (≥40%) with DARZALEX® are neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and anemia.
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2 DARZALEX® Prescribing Information, March 2021.
3 Data on File. Janssen Biotech, Inc.
4 Moreau P et al. Phase 3 randomized study of daratumumab (DARA) + bortezomib/thalidomide/dexamethasone (D-VTd) vs VTd in transplant-eligible (TE) newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM): CASSIOPEIA Part 1 results. Presented at Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, IL, USA, 31 May – 4 June 2019: abstract 8003.
5 Janssen Research & Development, LLC. A Study Comparing Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma. In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24]. Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02076009?term=mmy3003&rank=1. Identifier: NCT02076009.
6 Janssen Research & Development, LLC. Addition of Daratumumab to Combination of Bortezomib and Dexamethasone in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma. In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24]. Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02136134?term=mmy3004&rank=1. Identifier: NCT02136134.
7 Janssen Research & Development, LLC. A Study to Evaluate Daratumumab in Transplant Eligible Participants With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma (Cassiopeia). In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24]. Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02541383?term=mmy3006. Identifier: NCT02541383.
8 Janssen Research & Development, LLC. A Study of Combination of Daratumumab and Velcade (Bortezomib) Melphalan-Prednisone (DVMP) Compared to Velcade Melphalan-Prednisone (VMP) in Participants With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24]. Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02195479?term=mmy3007&rank=1 Identifier: NCT02195479.
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10 Janssen Research & Development, LLC. A Study of VELCADE (Bortezomib) Melphalan-Prednisone (VMP) Compared to Daratumumab in Combination With VMP (D-VMP), in Participants With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Who Are Ineligible for High-Dose Therapy (Asia Pacific Region). In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24]. Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03217812?term=MMY3011&rank=1. Identifier: NCT03217812.
11 European Myeloma Network. Compare Progression Free Survival Btw Daratumumab/Pomalidomide/ Dexamethasone vs Pomalidomide/Dexamethasone (EMN14). In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24] Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03180736?term=MMY3013&rank=2. Identifier: NCT03180736.
12 Amgen. Study of Carfilzomib, Daratumumab and Dexamethasone for Patients With Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma. (CANDOR). In: ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US). 2000-[cited 2018 July 24] Available at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03158688?term=NCT03158688&rank=1. Identifier: NCT03158688.
13 American Cancer Society. "Key Statistics About Multiple Myeloma." Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/multiple-myeloma/about/key-statistics.html#:~:text=The%20American%20Cancer%20Society's%20estimates,men%20and%205%2C570%20in%20women. Accessed August 2022.
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Few are the folks who could cast a literal shadow over the iconic Hammond B-3 organ, nicknamed "the Beast" by many of the jazz musicians who have helmed the hefty 425-pound instrument. But Reuben Wilson — who died on May 26 at the age of 88 — was one such organist. When he perched his athletic 6-foot-5-inch inch frame behind the dual-manual keyboard, quick hands and size 15 feet sparring with the drawbars, pedals and electromagnetic tonewheels housed in a wooden box that could be mistaken for living room furniture — it didn't seem so big after all. The funk-ridden grooves of his music could feel larger than life, however, particularly those he created for Blue Note Records in the late 1960s and early '70s. These landmark LPs provided his peers with "a groovy situation" (as one album was titled), and would inspire acid jazz DJs and hip-hop luminaries worldwide a generation later.
Wilson's death was confirmed by his son, Reuben Reuel Wilson. After battling dementia the last several years, and recently being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, he died in Harlem.
"Reuben Wilson helped usher in what we now call Soul Jazz," says Pete Fallico, founder of the Jazz Organ Fellowship Hall of Fame, an organization dedicated to honoring the history of jazz organ, and into which Wilson was inducted in 2013. "And in the '90s, his music was revitalized when English DJs like Gilles Peterson started playing all these old funky tunes he had recorded decades earlier."
Born April 9, 1935, in the tiny town of Mounds, Okla., Reuben Lincoln Wilson was the second youngest of 13 siblings. When Reuben was 5, Dust Bowl conditions forced the family westward to Pasadena, Calif., where his father Amos worked odd jobs and his mother Elizabeth was a domestic worker. As a teen, Wilson tinkered on the home piano. He loved the boogie-woogie sounds the delivery guys would stick around to play after dropping off ice for the family's ice box, and was further piqued after a visit to the house by rising pianist Sonny Clark.
But music was second-string to his love for hitting people. He earned All-City football honors playing defensive end, and gravitated to the ring as a professional heavyweight boxer, becoming a sparring partner of future champ, Floyd Patterson. "Kirk Douglas was my sponsor," Wilson told me in a 2004 interview. "I knocked a lot of guys out." His relationship with the Hollywood star landed him the role of the knocked out boxer in Carmen Jones, the 1954 film featuring Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge. "After I moved to New York years later," Wilson recounted, "every time I ran into Harry he'd put his dukes up and say, 'Alright, man, let's go!'"
In his early 20s, a stint playing defensive back for the semi-pro Orange County Rhinos convinced Wilson it was time to permanently swap cleats for keyboards. Moonlighting piano gigs around LA eventually led him to the burgeoning sound of the Hammond organ gaining traction in predominantly African American neighborhoods, and being propelled by the likes of Bill Doggett, Jimmy Smith and Richard "Groove" Holmes, the latter taking the time to show Wilson the instrument's nuances during jam sessions. Wilson became so obsessed with the hard-driving, "East Coast sound" of his mentor, he moved to New York City on Christmas, 1966.
Late night field study in Harlem clubs such as the Club Baron, Count Basie's, and Well's Chicken and Waffles, led to a steady organ gig with noted saxophonist, Willis "Gator" Jackson, introducing him to the jazz scene's heavy hitters, and piquing the ears of Blue Note Records' Francis Wolff. A subsequent five-album deal would change Wilson's life. He had noticed during jazz set intermissions, the clubs' jukeboxes would stir the crowd with the likes of James Brown and Gladys Knight — not jazz — and wanted to incorporate that into his own sound. "I wanted a different kind of approach," Wilson recalled to me. "We played jazz, but we had the drummer play funk. And it worked."
1969's Love Bug unabashedly illustrated this beat-first philosophy on a mix of originals and covers, particularly on the opening tune, "Hot Rod," named for Wilson's son Roderick. Drummer Idris Muhammad's funk undeniably worked, as did the guitar of Grant Green, trumpeter Lee Morgan and tenor saxophonist George Coleman. This groove-centric approach permeated the rest of his efforts for Blue Note, notably then again for the aptly named Groove Merchant Records, and culminated with 1975's funk masterwork, Got to Get Your Own, for the (soon-to-be bankrupt) Cadet label. Anchored by legendary drummer Bernard Purdie, and lavished with two dozen of NYC's top session musicians and singers, Wilson thought the LP's burning title track would be his signature dancefloor moment. "I thought I was gonna hit it big like Stevie Wonder," Wilson told me.
Instead, he was left to wonder about retirement, as Hammond organ gigs vanished, synthesizers became tech royalty, DJs dealt disco hits, and rappers grabbed the mic into the 1980s and '90s. But in hip-hop, the art of the sample has a way of introducing what's coming, while simultaneously taking one down memory lane. Wilson provided a perfect example of this process when a passage from his 1971 track "We're in Love" gave producer DJ Premier the core sample for "Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)," a track off Nas' 1994 debut, Illmatic. Wilson was also one of several recruits on rapper Guru's Jazzmatazz sessions and tours, and when jazz record labels re-issued their back catalogs for a new generation hungry for "old" breakbeats, his athletic mastery of the groove floated to the top.
As a leader, Wilson performed well into his 70s, and recorded at least 17 full-length albums, their artwork showcasing his infectious smile. "Reuben was exceptional and had everything together," says his longtime collaborator Bernard Purdie in a phone interview. "I never saw him play a regular piano, but he played the hell out of the organ."
He is predeceased by his first wife, singer Faye Emma Smith Wilson; survived by their son, musician Roderick Wilson; by his second wife, Daphne and their son, musician Reuben Wilson.
"The organ will tell on you quicker than any instrument I know," Wilson told me once. "When you sit down to play that bad boy, however you feel — that's exactly the way it's gonna come out."
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BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2022, before the U.S. market opens on January 17, 2023. New Oriental's management will host an earnings conference call at 8 AM on January 17, 2023, U.S. Eastern Time (9 PM on January 17, 2023, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Participants can join the conference using the below options:
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Conference call registration link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI7e732066495e450bb411f6b75a1cac60. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of "New Oriental FY2023 Q2 Earnings Conference Call" where you may fill in your details for RSVP.
In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial in number(s) and personal PIN) provided in the confirmation email received at the point of registering.
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New Oriental is a provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental's program, service and product offerings mainly consist of educational services and test preparation courses, online education and other services, overseas study consulting services, and educational materials and distribution. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK), respectively. New Oriental's ADSs, each of which represents ten common share. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.
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Giants 4, Chiefs 3 (OT)
First Period
1. Vancouver, Semeniuk 12 (Dale) 13:04.
Penalties — Lane Spo, Palmieri Van (major, major-fighting) 7:27; Roberts Van (cross checking) 14:51; Haynes Van (roughing) 19:40.
Second Period
2. Spokane, Bertholet 23 (Catton, Hayes) 5:36.
3. Vancouver, Honzek 18 (Thorpe, Anderson) 17:36 (pp).
4. Spokane, Cheveldayoff 19 (De Luca, Wiles) 18:59.
5. Vancouver, Honzek 19 (Thorpe, Pentecost) 19:41.
Penalties — Weinstein Spo (slashing) 16:54.
Third Period
6. Spokane, Gross 8 (Hayes) 10:41 (sh).
Penalties — Lane Spo (interference) 2:24; Cheveldayoff Spo (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 10:05; Cheveldayoff Spo, Cull Van (major, major-fighting) 10:05.
Overtime
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Shots on goal by
Goal — Spokane: Michaluk (29 shots, 25 saves). Vancouver: Vikman (W, ).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Spokane: 0-2; Vancouver: 1-3.
Referees — Bryan Bourdon, Jake Podann. Linesmen — Michael McGowan, Spencer Lockert.
Attendance — 4,214 at Vancouver. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/hko-whl-sums-spokane-vancouver-17795584.php | 2023-02-21 01:53:31 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/hko-whl-sums-spokane-vancouver-17795584.php |
Pennsylvania ballot fight could drag on long after Election Day; thousands of votes in limbo
The legal fight in Pennsylvania over mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates could drag on for weeks after Election Day, forcing courts to make the final decision on whether thousands of votes can be counted.
The battle is playing out in both in state and federal court against the backdrop of a very close U.S. Senate race that may decide control of the upper chamber. On one side are Democrat officials and activist groups who want to allow mail-in votes to count despite "minor errors." On the other are state, local and national Republican committees insisting on strict adherence to state law on how to fill out these ballots.
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"Past experience tells us these kinds of things can drag on for what seems like an eternity," Pennsylvania Republican Party general counsel Tom King told Fox News Digital.
"What we have going on is a mad scramble as we speak," King added.
The most high-profile ongoing litigation is a federal lawsuit from the NAACP and other groups – represented by the ACLU – that seeks to force officials to count mail ballots with incorrect or missing dates, despite a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling mandating they be sequestered. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who is running against Republican Mehmet Oz, later filed a similar federal suit.
Information already released by major metropolitan areas indicates the number of ballots that fall into those categories could be significant. Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, and Philadelphia County released lists of voters with date-related issues on their ballots, aiming to give those voters a chance to fix them. In Philadelphia, the number was over 2,300, and in Allegheny County it was about 1,000.
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Those two counties make up just over one-fifth of Pennsylvania's population. Assuming similar rates of ballot issues elsewhere, the total number of deficient ballots could potentially exceed 10,000 and approach 15,000 or more.
ACLU lawyers argue that disqualifying votes based on "minor errors" like incorrect or missing dates runs afoul of the Civil Rights Act. The law, they say, makes it illegal not to count votes based on paperwork mistakes "not material" to whether a voter is eligible.
"There's a certain amount of common sense here that should say these votes should count," R Street Institute resident elections fellow Matthew Germer told Fox News Digital. "If a ballot arrives in advance of Election Day, it's pretty clear to me at least that that ballot should be counted."
Germer said it is possible court cases related to Pennsylvania's elections continue for days or weeks after Election Day, and could potentially make it to the Supreme Court. However, he argued, that is not necessarily a bad thing – and that it is likely the courts will come to a conclusion well before the results legally must be certified.
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"I would expect the first kind of ruling within a week. And then if there are any appeals that move forward from there, that it jumps to the top of the docket for almost any court that's going to be handling it," Germer said.
Germer also noted that if the state's U.S. Senate race between Fetterman and Oz is not close, the sequestered mail ballots may not matter at all.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman is asking counties to go through mail-in ballots and report to the state how many had missing or incorrect dates. She also says she wants counties reach out to and help voters who made mistakes to fix them.
"It is the Department of State's position that voters who make, you know, minor errors on their ballot – if they forget to sign it, if they forget to date it – you know, they should be able to go to their county, fix that issue," Chapman said Monday.
However, Republicans argue that scheme violates state law, which they say requires mail ballots to be stored in secure locations until official are allowed to start processing them at 7 a.m. on Election Day. The Monroe County GOP, with backing from King, sued the Monroe County Board of Elections over that last week.
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A judge Monday ruled against a GOP request for a preliminary injunction against the county. He said where election law is unclear, it should be interpreted in a way that avoids disenfranchising people.
"Given that our Supreme Court's policy has been to enfranchise the voter when interpreting ambiguous statutes… I find that MCRC has not shown a strong likelihood of success at this very early stage of litigation," wrote Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Arthur L. Zulick.
King said after the ruling came down that the GOP would wait until after election results come in before deciding how to move forward on that legal issue. He said it is "a basis upon which to challenge votes if it's appropriate."
"In the event of close elections, there will be numerous challenges across the state of Pennsylvania to any of these ballots that were processed in this way," King said.
Fox News' Courtney De George contributed to this report.
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyrone Perry's 14 points helped Tennessee Tech defeat Truett McConnell 84-48 on Tuesday night.
Perry shot 5 for 5, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Golden Eagles (3-3). Erik Oliver was 5 of 7 shooting (2 for 4 from distance) to add 12 points. Brett Thompson recorded nine points.
Enocka Franky led the Bears with nine points and six rebounds. CJ Brown added eight points and seven rebounds.
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Hockey Canada has a new board of directors. Now the real work begins.
The national sport organization’s members elected a slate of candidates to fill nine vacant board seats with a vote Saturday at its annual winter meeting.
Retired judge Hugh L. Fraser is Hockey Canada’s new chair, while former women’s national team captain Cassie Campbell-Pascall has joined the board.
The federation’s 13 provincial and territorial bodies had the choice to accept or reject the nine names, which included five women and four men, who were put forward earlier this week by an independent nominating committee.
Hockey Canada’s previous board quit in October — the same day embattled president and CEO Scott Smith stepped aside — amid blistering criticism of the federation’s handling of sexual assault allegations and hushed payouts to victims.
Grant Borbridge, Julie Duranceau, Dave Evans, Marni Fullerton, Jonathan F. Goldbloom, Marian Jacko and Andrea Poole were also voted in as board members Saturday.
“We are determined to enact the changes Canadians expect,” Fraser said in a statement. “Hockey means so much to our country and we will be committed to making sure that Hockey Canada is an organization that is transparent and accountable to all Canadians, and is worthy of their trust.”
Among the board’s first orders of business will be to hire a new CEO and rebuild public faith in the organization. It was first revealed in the spring that a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by eight players, including members of the 2018 world junior team, following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ontario.
The fallout was swift. Hockey Canada had its federal and corporate funding either cut off or redirected as more ugly stories surfaced before a string of disastrous heritage committee meetings on Parliament Hill that saw officials past and present grilled by MPs. It led to the board’s resignation and Smith’s departure.
With nearly three decades experience at the Ontario court of justice, Fraser has been on the Court of Arbitration for Sport since 1995 and served on the first ad hoc court at the 1996 Olympics. Born in Jamaica and raised in Kingston, Ontario, he also competed in the men’s 200-meter track and field event at the 1976 Olympics and is the father of former NHL defenseman Mark Fraser.
Campbell-Pascall brings the most Hockey Canada experience to the table.
The three-time Olympian, who helped the women’s national team win gold at both the 2002 and 2006 Games, currently sits on the board of its foundation and was the first female hockey player inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Campbell-Pascall was also the first woman to provide color commentary on “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts and is a regular on Sportsnet’s NHL telecasts.
Her husband, Brad Pascall, is an assistant general manager with the Calgary Flames and worked in senior management roles at Hockey Canada from 1995 through 2014, according to his LinkedIn page.
Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell headed an independent review into Hockey Canada’s governance. His report provided a number of recommendations, including that moving forward no more than 60% of Hockey Canada’s board members be of the same gender. He also recommended the new board serve a special one-year term focused improving the organization’s governance as well as safety across the sport on and off the ice. | https://pix11.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-hockey-canada-elects-a-new-board-of-directors-after-scandal/ | 2022-12-17 21:17:12 | 1 | https://pix11.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-hockey-canada-elects-a-new-board-of-directors-after-scandal/ |
Revolutionary System Now Available in U.S. Market
ST. LOUIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a recent National Retail Federation report on organized retail crime, DensityUSA President & COO, Mike Egel, released the following statement outlining how DensityUSA's revolutionary security fogging system can help business owners across America protect their inventory, facility, and employees.
"More and more retailers are concerned about the damaging impact of organized retail crime. DensityUSA's security foggers provide business owners with the best tool they need to fight back against this damaging crime wave," said Egel. "Unlike audible alarms that give criminals time to act before law enforcement arrives, our security foggers are an immediate threat deterrent, preventing criminals from seeing what they want to steal and deterring the crime before it happens. Typically, a standard burglar alarm stops theft 17% of the time. Adding our Security Fogger raises it to about 97% of the time."
According to NRF, about 70% of retailers believe the threat of Organized Retail Crime (ORC) has increased during the past five years. Additionally, several loss prevention executives and retail industry stakeholders noted that ORC had become more prevalent since 2020.
"It's clear a better solution is needed to keep businesses safe in 2023. That solution is DensityUSA," added Egel. "We are already partnering with distributors and looking to add new distributors across the United States to implement this system."
Founded in in 2021, DensityUSA provides the fastest, most efficient fog deployment system available to business owners in the U.S. The foggers create a near zero-visibility environment in seconds, ensuring that intruders can't steal what they can't see.
For more information on DensityUSA, please visit www.densityusa.com.
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DensityUSA is a security fog company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that provides industry-leading, anti-intrusion solutions for clients across the United States. By delivering cutting edge, unparalleled, dense, dry-fog solutions, DensityUSA helps secure what matters most.
While many potential thieves are accustomed to traditional security systems and have learned how to evade them, DensityUSA can deter crime before it happens. "Once activated, DensityUSA's system creates a dense fog with near-zero visibility conditions in just seconds, with zero residue to clean up."
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SEOUL, South Korea, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gencurix, a leading cancer molecular diagnostics company, has obtained approval from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for its Droplex EGFR Mutation Test v2. This product is a companion diagnostic test designed to detect EGFR mutations commonly found in NSCLC patients and guide the selection of appropriate targeted anticancer therapies based on the test results. It is an IVD product that can be used with Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR instrument and has also obtained CE certification in Europe last year.
Compared to existing EGFR mutation tests using RT-PCR, this product demonstrates significantly higher sensitivity. This makes it capable of accurately detecting mutations even when plasma samples are used as the specimen. Additionally, while most existing products detect fewer than 50 mutations, this test can detect up to 107 mutations, further enhancing its accuracy.
Notably, this product has an additional strength in its ability to detect Exon 20 Insertion, a mutation that has recently garnered significant attention in the oncologist community following the launches of Janssen's Rybrevant and Takeda's Exkivity. Among the existing single gene tests, there were no tests available to properly detect this mutation, necessitating the use of costly and time-consuming NGS tests.
This is the second EGFR mutation test for which Gencurix has obtained approval. In addition, Gencurix has obtained European CE registration for a total of nine products, including KRAS, BRAF, C-MET, PIK3CA, ESR1, and POLE tests, making it the company with the highest number of digital PCR-based IVD tests in its portfolio.
Hyun Park, VP of Strategy & Business Development at Gencurix, stated, "Gencurix has been developing diagnostic products that utilize Droplet Digital PCR technology, which has primarily been used for research purposes, in the field of cancer diagnostics. Through years of research and development, we are proud to have achieved world-class technological capabilities and a product portfolio." Gencurix is also developing solutions for early cancer detection and minimal residual disease (MRD) screening using digital PCR technology. The company also introduced new technology detecting colorectal cancer recurrence at AACR last April.
Gencurix has been supplying diagnostic kits to major hospitals in Korea, such as Samsung Medical Center and Yonsei Severance Hospital, and has been actively expanding its global sales network, securing distributorship agreements in Europe, Asia, and other continents. In addition to collaborating with Bio-Rad, a leading manufacturer of digital PCR instruments, on marketing efforts, Gencurix is also pursuing the acquisition of new distributors.
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Gencurix is a leading provider of molecular cancer diagnostics, dedicated to developing innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes. Committed to research and development, Gencurix strives to address unmet needs in cancer diagnosis and treatment, ultimately revolutionizing the field of precision medicine. For more information, visit www.gencurix.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 10 Winner Medical announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 55% stake in Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co., Ltd. for US $108.2 million.
Winner Medical believes that the acquisition aligns with the company's strategy to become the industry leader in the advanced wound care market. Winner Medical and Longterm Medical will benefit from the economy of scale and synergy generation in terms of overseas and domestic client base, market channels, products, R&D and manufacturing.
Longterm Medical develops, produces and sells advanced wound care products, and has been the market leader in advanced wound care industry in China. In 2021, Longterm Medical generated a total sales revenue of more than US $52 million, of which the revenue from advanced wound care and ostomy products contributed more than US $41.6 million.
It has been 10 years since Longterm Medical was established. while Winner Medical has a history of 31 years. Through post acquisition integration and synergy generation, the two companies as a whole are expected to gain larger market share and generate higher revenue growth.
In terms of domestic sales channels, Longterm Medical serves more than 600 hospitals, and Winner Medical covers more than 4,000 hospitals in China. The two companies will work together closely and offer comprehensive one-stop services and are committed to becoming the first choice for doctors, nurses and patients. In addition, Winner Medical will also work with Longterm Medical to develop home health care solutions for patients and consumers.
Global advanced wound care is a significant and growing market segment, while the domestic industry concentration is expected to increase. According to the BIS Research Report, the global advanced wound care market is reached US $5.85 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach US $7.23 billion in 2027. Both Winner Medical and Longterm Medical are the leaders in China market of advanced wound care dressings, this acquisition will promote the complementary advantages of both parties' global medical business, further enhance Winner as the leader in advanced wound care, while core value is leveraging technologies to improve clinical outcomes and healthcare economics, and together, a more comprehensive solution to improve patients' lives worldwide.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are coming off an overtime road loss in which four defensive starters played 100 snaps, with a fifth going 97.
Not a problem for Tennessee, according to two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard.
“As a defense, we just feel like we’re hitting our stride,” Byard said.
The Titans’ defense and two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry have been carrying Tennessee with quarterback Ryan Tannehill missing the past two games because of a sprained ankle. Russell Wilson still is trying to find his comfort level with first-year coach Nathaniel Hackett and the Broncos (3-5).
That makes this game destined to be a defensive showdown between two of the NFL’s best units.
Tennessee is tied for 10th in fewest points allowed and second against the run. The Broncos are the league’s stingiest against the pass and second in total yards, though they traded away pass rusher Bradley Chubb to Miami at the trade deadline during their bye week.
Right now, the Broncos are just trying to string together consecutive wins for the second time this season after a 21-17 victory over Jacksonville before the bye. Wilson said they have to have a playoff mentality right now, especially against the AFC South-leading Titans.
“We have to be at our best and bring our ‘A’ game,” Wilson said.
The Titans are back in Music City for their fourth home game of the season. The two-time AFC South champs rallied from a 0-2 start with a five-game winning streak that was snapped last week with a 20-17 overtime loss in Kansas City.
“We have a challenge on our hands,” Tannehill said. “We have to go out and execute and play our brand of football. We’re going to have to take advantage of some opportunities that we get. When we have chances to make a play downfield or across the middle or whatever the case may be, we are going to have to make it.”
KING HENRY
As good as Denver’s defense is, the Broncos haven’t faced Henry this season, and after finishing ninth last season, he is back atop the league’s rushing stats with 870 yards. Henry also has topped 100 yards in five straight games to match the longest streak in his career.
Henry is the only NFL player to put together a five-game streak rushing for at least 100 yards since 2015, and he’s now done it twice. Before the Broncos can worry about whether they’re defending Tannehill or rookie QB Malik Willis, they’re going to have to deal with Henry.
Denver is giving up 122.6 yards rushing per game, and the Broncos have been burned by Las Vegas’ Josh Jacobs (144 yards, two TDs), Jacksonville’s Travis Etienne (156 yards, TD) and Jets rookie Breece Hall, who rumbled for a 62-yard TD against them before blowing out a knee in Week 7.
BEST ON BEST
Denver is the NFL’s stingiest defense when inside its own 20, giving up only five touchdowns on 19 red-zone chances. That’s a league-lowest rate of 26.3%. The Titans come in as the league’s best at scoring TDs inside the 20 at a rate of 78.9%.
Henry is a big reason for that, with nine TDs rushing. He is one shy of posting 10 TDs rushing for a fifth straight season, something only LaDanian Tomlinson (nine), Adrian Peterson (seven) and Shaun Alexander and Michael Turner (five) have done.
“It has been crucial to our success up until this point in just getting wins,” Tannehill said of the Titans’ red-zone success. “No doubt it is going to play a huge factor in the game on Sunday. Being able to extend drives down into the red zone, and when you get down there come away with sevens instead of threes.”
HEALING UP
Tannehill appears ready to return to the starting lineup. He also might get rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks back from injured reserve, with the 18th draft pick overall returning to practice and having had a bye for an extra week of recovery from an injured left toe.
That should give a boost to a passing offense that ranks 31st, with veteran Robert Woods the only Titans receiver with a TD catch this season.
SO CLOSE
Wilson is two TD passes shy of 300 for his career. Yet the veteran has only six TD throws in seven games this season. Facing the Titans might give him a chance to change that. Wilson has thrown for 973 yards with six TDs without an interception in three career starts against Tennessee.
SIMMONS WATCH
Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is in a walking boot after aggravating his sprained left ankle in Kansas City. He had played two straight games without practicing.
Denver has its own Simmons with an injury issue. Safety Justin Simmons got his first interception this season but sprained a knee in London. Wide receiver KJ Hamler, the Broncos’ fastest player, missed practice Thursday after pulling a hamstring Wednesday.
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All Times Local
Eastern Conference
Central Division
East Division
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Saskatoon 3 Prince Albert 1
Red Deer 7 Edmonton 1
Lethbridge 3 Medicine Hat 2
Vancouver 3 Victoria 2
Tri-City 5 Everett 2
Seattle 7 Spokane 5
Kamloops 6 Kelowna 4
Wednesday's results
Brandon 4 Regina 0
Moose Jaw 3 Winnipeg 1
Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Calgary 8 Edmonton 2
Portland 4 Tri-City 3 (OT)
Kamloops 6 Kelowna 2
Victoria 3 Vancouver 0
Seattle 6 Spokane 5
Thursday's results
Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Lethbridge at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Regina at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Moose Jaw at Brandon, 5 p.m.
Saskatoon at Winnipeg, 5:05 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Everett at Portland, 5 p.m.
Kamloops at Prince George, 6 p.m.
Kelowna at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Red Deer at Calgary, 1 p.m.
Lethbridge at Edmonton, 2 p.m.
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Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Management Consulting has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune and received the Communications Excellence Award.
Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on:
- Employee opinions
- Employee engagement
- Employee satisfaction
- Organizational health
Pioneer ranked fourth out of 75 in the small business category, and received the Communication Excellence Award, for creating a space where employees can be seen and heard and kept up to date on company initiatives and vision, amongst other efforts that create a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
"We are humbled and honored to have received this award. The entirety of Team Pioneer is to thank for creating an amazing culture and truly living out our core values; humble, hungry and connected. Our people and values are what makes Pioneer a great place to work. You see it, and feel it, in the way that we make decisions, work alongside one another, and serve our clients and communities."
Sarah Holum, Chief People Office
The analysis included responses from over 79,000 employees at over 4,000 Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. The rankings are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely based on employee responses.
Pioneer was founded in 2009 in Minneapolis, MN by Brian Westerhaus, to create local jobs in service to the companies we admire– a consulting experience that is strikingly better for all. Joined by Partners Molly Koenen and Lane Elmer, Pioneer continues to experience rapid growth with 54 employees, an expansion into Denver, CO, and being recognized in 2021 as a MN Fast 50 awardee.
Pioneer serves some of the world's most reputable organizations in Minnesota and Colorado, that have complex transformation projects planned or underway. It applies its proven solutions, with a ton of heart and hustle, through each of our four disciplines:
- Business Strategy
- Business Operations
- Organizational Change
- Data Analytics
Pioneer's core values: humble, hungry, and connected, serve as the compass for how it approaches its work and talent, and the lens through which all its decisions are filtered.
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Microchip maker SkyWater Technology Inc. will build a $1.8 billion semiconductor plant at Purdue University in West Lafayette, a huge step in Indiana’s recent efforts to become a major player in microelectronics manufacturing, economic development officials say.
According to a Monday report in the Indiana Business Journal, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. is trying to revive the state’s once-thriving electronics industry. The state agency has hired staff whose job it is to attract semiconductor and electronics companies, and created a $2.7 million task force – Accelerating Microelectronics Production & Development – made up of industry professionals and research experts.
Indiana’s renewed focus on microelectronics coincides with a similar effort by the federal government. Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, co-authored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana. It intends to strengthen U.S. electronics industries, bolster the supply chain, and protect national and economic security.
“We’re creating incentives for research, design and manufacturing in technologies that range from semiconductors to hypersonics to autonomous systems – all of which, incidentally, are areas where Indiana has a significant reservoir of expertise already,” Young said of the new law.
He told IBJ that expertise will mean Indiana can get a piece of the expected growth in microelectronics – more so with SkyWater’s commitment.
There’s irony in the IEDC’s goal of bringing new microelectronics jobs to the state. It comes just five years after the Kokomo semiconductor fabrication facility, the last in Indiana, was shuttered. Electronics companies employed as many as 130,000 Hoosiers in the late 1960s. Today, that business sector includes about 20,000 Indiana workers. | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/semiconductor-plant-could-help-revive-indiana-electronics-industry/article_b87dfc90-1a5b-11ed-ac96-77520ee5013f.html | 2022-08-13 06:52:34 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/semiconductor-plant-could-help-revive-indiana-electronics-industry/article_b87dfc90-1a5b-11ed-ac96-77520ee5013f.html |
Paul Schrade dies; union leader survived bullet to the head when Robert F. Kennedy was killed
Paul Schrade soaked up the excitement as the crowd roared and Robert Kennedy smiled and leaned into the microphone: “So my thanks to all of you, and on to Chicago we go.”
Kennedy had just won the 1968 Democratic presidential primary in California, and there was a palpable sense inside the old Ambassador Hotel that the young New York senator had seized enough momentum to carry his suddenly super-charged campaign through to the convention in Chicago.
And then everything went to hell.
An auto workers union leader who had introduced Kennedy to powerful labor figures such as Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, Schrade was walking a pace or two behind Kennedy when the first shot was fired.
“I got hit by the first shot,” Schrade told The Times. “I was right behind Bobby. It was meant for him and got me. I thought I had been electrocuted. I was shaking violently on the floor and saw flashes.”
When he looked up, Schrade saw Kennedy slumped on the ground, a young busboy cradling the dying senator’s head in his hands. By the next morning, Kennedy was dead and a young Jordanian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan was behind bars, accused of killing the senator.
Kennedy’s death hung over the nation for decades, altering the course of American politics and forming a dismal closing chapter to a turbulent decade. To some, it marked a farewell to a generation’s innocence.
Schrade slid into depression, lost reelection to his union leadership post and returned to the auto assembly line. He also became convinced that there was more than one gunman in the hotel ballroom that June night and that Sirhan — who has repeatedly been denied parole over the last half century — did not fire the shot that killed Kennedy.
An authority on the Kennedy assassination who testified on Sirhan’s behalf at parole hearings, Schrade died early Wednesday after a brief illness at his home in Los Angeles, according to his brother-in-law, Martin Weil. Schrade was 97.
While he believed police and prosecutors had bungled the assassination probe and had failed to earnestly look for a second shooter, he spent the bulk of the energy chasing the causes Kennedy had embraced — ending the war in Vietnam, fighting for the marginalized, dampening the racism that still flared in plain view.
Schrade also helped lead the effort to transform the Ambassador Hotel into a school complex, upending Donald Trump’s plan to build what the future president pledged would be the tallest building in the country. The library at Robert F. Kennedy Communities Schools is now named in Schrade’s honor.
Born Dec. 17, 1924, Schrade was raised in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and briefly attended Yale before heading west for a job at North American Aviation in Los Angeles and then rising up the ranks of the United Automobile Workers Union. He struck up a friendship with Kennedy when the future senator’s brother was on his way to becoming president.
In 1965, he joined Chavez and Huerta in the farm workers’ struggles and twice arranged for Kennedy to travel to Delano to support striking farm workers. The connection between the New England-bred politician and the charismatic Chavez may well have helped propel Kennedy to victory in California.
Many of America’s darkest moments, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. among them, spawned mysteries and conspiracy theories. And so it was with the death of Robert Kennedy. How could it be that Kennedy was shot from behind while Sirhan was standing in front of him? Sirhan’s revolver held eight bullets, but some insisted nine shots had been fired. And a ballistics expert concluded the bullets had not been fired from the same gun.
Juan Romero struggled for decades with a memory he could not escape.
Los Angeles police grudgingly reinvestigated the shooting in the 1970s, but reached the same conclusion: Sirhan was the lone gunman.
For his own part, Sirhan was little help. He testified that he had been at a firing range earlier that day, had come to the Ambassador to attend a party and had briefly left the hotel and then returned after deciding he was too drunk to drive. The rest of the night was enveloped in fog, he said.
Sirhan offered contrition at his parole hearings, but always stopped short of taking full blame.
“Sen. Kennedy was the hope of the world and I injured, and I harmed all of them and it pains me to experience that, the knowledge for such a horrible deed, if I did in fact do that,” he testified after being recommended for parole in 2021.
To Schrade, none of it added up. The police investigation felt rushed and sloppy, and key pieces of evidence had been ignored, he said. The closer he looked, the more convinced he was that Sirhan did not shoot Kennedy.
“Yes, he did shoot me. Yes, he shot four other people and aimed at Kennedy,” Schrade told the Washington Post. “The important thing is he did not shoot Robert Kennedy. Why didn’t they go after the second gunman? They knew about him right away. They didn’t want to know who it was. They wanted a quickie.”
In 2016, Schrade testified on Sirhan’s behalf but the parole board, as it had before and would again, denied him parole.
“Sirhan, I’m so sorry this is happening to you,’ Schrade shouted as Sirhan was led away in handcuffs.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected parole for Sirhan in January 2022, marking the 16th time he’d been denied freedom, Schrade was saddened, but hardly surprised.
“He did not shoot Robert Kennedy and should have been released long ago,” he said.
Schrade is survived by a sister, Louise “Weezie” Stone Duff. His wife, Monica Weil, died in 2019.
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Police: 20-year-old SUV driver killed in Lakeland crash, passenger seriously injured
Lakeland police responded to a deadly crash early Sunday morning.
The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday near the Interstate 4 access ramp and Memorial Boulevard.
According to the Lakeland Police Department, a Ford Expedition was headed west on Memorial Boulevard before the crash.
Police say the vehicle left the roadway, causing it to cross a grass median and move into eastbound lanes.
The SUV then struck a concrete median and rolled over several times after the driver, Jeison Gutierrez, 20, of Plant City tried to negotiate a curve.
Gutierrez, who police say wasn't wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the SUV.
Life-saving measures were performed on Gutierrez at the scene. He was later pronounced dead.
A 31-year-old passenger had serious injuries that weren't life-threatening.
According to Lakeland police, speed was a factor in the crash.
The Traffic Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.
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The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted its forecasts for five competitive House races in favor of Democrats.
The changes follow a spike in Democratic voter enthusiasm following the Supreme Court’s decision in June that overturned the landmark federal abortion rights protections in Roe v. Wade, Cook Report senior editor Dave Wasserman wrote. Democrats have outperformed expectations in every special election since the ruling.
They also also come as Republicans, some of whom predicted a potentially record “red wave” election year, have tempered expectations about the midterm elections this year.
Last week, a separate Cook Political Report analysis said Republicans still look like the favorites to win control of the House in the midterm elections. But the publication revised its forecast down from Republicans winning 15 to 30 seats to winning 10 to 20 seats.
The five House districts Cook shifted on Thursday are:
Alaska’s at-large district, from Likely R to Toss Up
The change comes after former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin lost a special election to Democrat Mary Peltola in the state’s first election using a new ranked choice voting system.
It was the first time a Democrat had been elected to the seat since 1971.
The two of them, as well as Republican Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye, will be on the general election ranked-choice ballot in November for a full term in the same seat.
Arizona’s 4th District, from lean Democratic to likely Democratic.
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton will face Republican Kelly Cooper, a Marine veteran who was endorsed by Arizona GOP gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake.
Wasserman writes that, “Cooper, a Marine veteran who owns BKD’s Backyard sports bar and has questioned the integrity of the 2020 election, might be too far right for this left-trending, Biden +10 Tempe seat.”
Maryland’s 6th District, from lean Democratic to likely Democratic.
Democratic Rep. David Trone, founder of Total Wine & More, has pumped his campaign with $10 million after his panhandle district became less Democratic due to redistricting. He faces Republican state Del. Neil Parrott.
“Any Republican scenario for ousting Trone likely involved a Larry Hogan-esque performance in the governor’s race at the top of the ticket. But that went out the window when state Del. Dan Cox, whom Hogan has called ‘not, in my opinion, mentally stable,’ won the GOP primary,” Wasserman said.
New York’s 3rd District, from toss-up to lean Democratic.
In the open Long Island seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Suozzi (D), who unsuccessfully ran for governor, Democratic National Committee member Rob Zimmerman will face Republican George Santos.
Virginia’s 7th District, from toss-up to lean Democratic.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) will face Republican former police officer Yesli Vega for the suburban Northern Virginia seat.
Spanberger has long been considered one of the more vulnerable Democrats in the House, and this year’s redistricting process shifted her seat away from the areas where she had the strongest support.
But an audio recording reported by Axios in which Vega expresses openness to the idea that it might be harder for women to get pregnant after rape, remarks that came just as the abortion issue was heating up, were thought to be a major help to Spanberger, who also holds a financial edge. | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/cook-political-report-moves-five-house-races-toward-democrats/ | 2022-09-01 18:36:05 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/cook-political-report-moves-five-house-races-toward-democrats/ |
Automotive supplier Bosch expects hydrogen tech—including both fuel cells and hydrogen internal combustion—to play a big role in the future trucking industry.
The company expects sales of $3.5 billion from fuel cells, hydrogen combustion engines, and electrolyzers that make hydrogen, according to a press release issued last week that announced the start of fuel-cell module production at Bosch’s Stuttgart-Feuerbach facility in Germany.
Those first fuel-cell modules will go to Nikola, which plans to start production of its Tre Class 8 fuel-cell semi truck in Coolidge, Arizona, later this year. Nikola also has a license to manufacture Bosch fuel cells at that location. Bosch also plans to manufacture fuel-cell components at its own U.S. plant in Anderson, South Carolina.
The company expects that globally one in five new trucks weighing more than six tons will be sold with a fuel-cell powertrain by 2030. But Bosch is also investing in hydrogen combustion that, instead of feeding hydrogen into a fuel cell to generate electricity, simply burns it in an internal-combustion engine in place of diesel or gasoline.
Bosch plans to launch a hydrogen combustion engine in 2024. The company claims to have four orders for “production projects” so far, and expects six-figure sales volumes by 2030.
“A hydrogen engine can do everything a diesel engine does, but on top of that, it is climate neutral,” Markus Heyn, chairman of Bosch mobility, said in a statement. That leaves out the emissions that are a byproduct of hydrogen combustion, however. Hydrogen combustion engines still produce pollutants like NOx—the health and climate hazards of which were highlighted in the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal.
Bosch was implicated as a supplier to VW for diesel-powertrain components, but in 2019 the company put the diesel scandal behind it with an announcement to support EVs and fuel-cell vehicles. But in 2021 it also said that it would continue to invest in combustion-engine tech into the 2040s. This project cements why.
Bosch’s interest in hydrogen for big applications like commercial trucks is supported by some analysis. Some top energy experts like those at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) expect green hydrogen to scale up this decade, providing a supply of hydrogen that will be truly cleaner than diesel. In addition to fuel-cells for trucking, hydrogen could gradually replace other liquid fuels for airplanes, trains, and other large transport where batteries aren’t practical.
Not everyone agrees that hydrogen will go big this time. Some see the wider availability of megawatt charging for battery-powered semis as making all the hurdles of a hydrogen infrastructure not worth the trouble.
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Leading Competitive Gaming League Holds Largest In-Person Youth Esports Tournament in North America
DALLAS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, is gearing up to host its 2023 North American Finals at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. The event is heralded as the premier esports tournament that exposes players to a pro-level experience, college recruiting, pro team activations and more. In partnership with Full Sail University, 250+ youth gamers from the top 56 XP League teams, along with coaches, franchise owners and families will come together for the largest in-person youth esports tournament in North America.
The event is June 23-25, 2023 at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress Esports Arena on campus. This unique venue is the largest collegiate esports arena in the country, with 10 million pixels of LED wall to support dynamic visual presentations and graphics, capacity for 500 and a concert-level PA system. The tournament will be streamed live on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/xpleague) and YouTube Live. This unparalleled experience in competitive youth esports is what makes XP League stand apart. Families and participants, as young as 8, get a real pro-level event experience.
"We are excited to put XP League's esports program on center stage again this year during this prestigious event. Esports continues to offer tremendous opportunities at the youth, collegiate and pro level and we are grateful to provide the opportunity to help shape the next generation of kids," said XP League Brand President Jay Melamed.
Sari Kitelyn, Full Sail's Director of Esports and Project Development further added, "Community is at the heart of esports here at Full Sail. It's incredible to see the teamwork, friendships and youth tournament play on display during this event, and we're proud to serve as the host location once again for XP League's North American Finals."
XP League, a fast-growing emerging youth esports franchise brand, has designed a custom coaching program that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players. XP League's continual investment in hiring and training the best coaches in the business makes it the top choice for families and entrepreneurs when it comes to youth esports.
XP League is inviting entrepreneurs interested in franchise ownership with XP League to attend this year's North American Finals to witness the world of esports and learn more about the opportunity.
Launched in 2020, XP League offers a nine-week seasonal program including one practice and one match a week. Each team is led by a coach who focuses on teaching resiliency, teamwork, and sportsmanship in addition to gaming skills. By integrating these values into the core format of its programming, kids see the positive reward as an exciting part of the overall experience. XP League is growing rapidly throughout the United States and looking for entrepreneurs to fulfill its mission.
For more information about XP League and its upcoming 2023 North American Finals, visit https://www.xpleague.com/. For information about franchising with XP League, visit www.xpleaguefranchise.com.
About XP League
XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports. XP League provides an innovative program that fosters social skills and sportsmanship through a positive, certified coach-led structure. Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept in the U.S. and Canada.
About Unleashed Brands
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101, and Premier Martial Arts and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.
About Full Sail University
Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has received accolades throughout its over 40-year history, including most recently being featured on the 2021 "Top 50 Film Schools and Instructors from Around the World" list by Variety Magazine, named a 2023 "Top Game Design School" by The Princeton Review, and previously recognized as the "School/College of the Year" by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology. With over 91,578+ graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni have worked on countless award-winning projects with individual recognition including Oscar®, Emmy®, Grammy®, Addy® and The Game Award honors.
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WATERLOO --- Authorities are investigating a Sunday morning fire that gutted a garage and damaged a house.
The blaze, which started in the detached garage at 207 Oaklawn Ave., also destroyed two vehicles parked at a neighboring address.
Neighbors called 911 around 6:45 a.m. Sunday, and firefighters found the garage engulfed in flames. Heat from the blaze charred the back wall of the home and melted vinyl siding on the side. It also severed the electrical line powering the house.
A shed on the lawn, which had been damaged in an earlier fire, was also destroyed.
The resident didn’t appear to be injured from the fire, but she asked to the taken to the hospital, according to officials.
The cause hasn’t been determined, and the city fire marshal is investigating.
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DUNHUANG and ZHANGYE, China, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As China is actively pushing its decarbonisation agenda to become a carbon-neutral economy by 2060, it is particularly important to boost innovation in the application of green technologies and business models. Keeping up with this vision, new & innovative solar projects are being adopted for a reliable & clean source of energy. GoodWe, the world-leading PV inverter supplier, has greatly empowered an 80MW PV project in China's Gansu province.
Once as an important hub along the original Silk Road, Gansu province has seen commercial and cultural exchanges between the East and West since ancient times. Because of China's new Belt and Road initiative, the past "pearl" of the trade route is glowing again. The recent PV project in Gansu's Dunhuang and Zhangye cities undoubtedly gives additional force to the rebirth of this area, especially regarding to environmental protection and economic development.
Situated at the edge of the vast Gobi Desert, Dunhuang city boasts long hours of strong sunshine throughout the year, but it is thus characterised by dry air, high temperatures and widespread dust. Harsh environmental conditions like these make for high demands of advanced & powerful solar technologies. Because of the proven cutting-edge technology and trustworthy performance, 356 sets of GoodWe GW225K-HT inverters are used in this project, which ensure an annual average power generation of 186.84 million kWh and a significant reduction on carbon dioxide emission by 142,800 tons.
As a world-leading PV inverter and energy storage systems manufacturer, GoodWe has never stopped seeking technological innovation. With its continuous investment in ground-mounted power plants and large-scale energy bases, GoodWe has been recognized by more and more customers and can definitely play a key role in developing global solar markets and helping more cities and areas take advantage of renewable clean energy.
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Mattel's MEGA Bloks Green Town is the first mass-produced retail toy line to be certified as carbon neutral.
Plant-based materials make up more than half of each playset. Included in this are Matchbox brands.
The toy's packaging is also 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, according to Mattel.
Mattel's goal is to have 100% recycled or bio-based materials in all of its products and packaging by 2030.
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Speakers stress structural solutions can overcome problems, promote development
BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The advent of the digital era has established beyond any doubt the symbiotic relationship between science, technology and innovation on the one side and social and economic growth on the other — something that the key report delivered to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China highlighted, while urging more efforts toward Chinese modernization. To imbibe the spirit of that philosophy enshrined in the report, China Daily, in association with the University of Oxford, organized an online forum on Friday. The following special report encapsulates key insights on the theme shared by experts during the forum.
Technological innovation and the application of emerging digital technologies are playing an increasingly important role in promoting South-South cooperation, boosting the governance capacities of developing countries and creating greater synergy in their development, speakers said at an online forum on Friday.
Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, highlighted that scientific innovation and the application of new technologies serve as a structural solution to the problems confronting the Global South in its development.
A report delivered to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China stressed the need to "regard science and technology as our primary productive force, talent as our primary resource and innovation as our primary driver of growth".
Noting that China attaches great importance to scientific and technological development and international cooperation, Qu said, "Over the past decade, the contribution of science and technology to China's economic growth has increased remarkably, which has paved a solid foundation for the country to advance Chinese modernization."
He also said the Chinese path to modernization provides an alternative way for countries to achieve rapid development while preserving their independence.
"China is committed to be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of the international order. It is also a key participant of, and a contributor to, global development cooperation. From a global strategic perspective, stronger South-South cooperation will help promote democracy in international relations," Qu said.
Hosted by the China Watch Institute of China Daily and the Technology and Management Center for Development, which is part of the University of Oxford, the forum themed "South-South Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation" was held online on Friday.
Qu said the purpose of holding this forum is to share the experience of sustainable development and build consensus for promoting South-South cooperation, thus contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
He called for efforts to enhance South-North cooperation and deepen South-South cooperation, and align the Global Development Initiative with the existing development and cooperation strategies of participating countries to generate greater synergy in global development.
Fu Xiaolan, fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences, and professor and director of the Technology and Management Center for Development at the University of Oxford, said that innovation is an important driver of long-term economic growth and sustainable development, and emphasized the significance of international cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
"The rise of the innovation capabilities in the Global South, especially the emerging economies, has provided a very important addition and alternative for the other developing countries in terms of technology transfer and innovation collaboration," Fu said.
Fu further said that findings from a case study of Chinese tech heavyweight Tencent suggested the changes in the value of a firm from "managing people" to "serving people" play a very important role in motivating and empowering people for better innovation.
It is clear that digital technologies will transform lives and livelihoods by fundamentally and irrevocably changing how people, businesses and governments interact, said Sonia Bashir Kabir, vice co-chair of the Council of United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries.
She said the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses of existing systems, and countries with stronger digital infrastructure were able to mount faster, more effective responses.
With the blossoming of 5G, big data, artificial intelligence and other innovative digital technologies, the digital economy is gradually becoming the integral driving force for economic growth. According to a white paper released by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, the scale of China's digital economy reached 45.5 trillion yuan ($6.39 trillion) in 2021, accounting for 39.8 percent of the country's GDP.
The countries of the South have contributed more than half of the world's growth in recent years. Intra-South trade is higher than ever, accounting for more than a quarter of all world trade, according to the United Nations.
Zhou Taidong, associate research fellow of the Development Research Center of the State Council, said digital technological innovation is injecting unprecedented momentum into the global economy and is propelling the economy and society toward a more intelligent and smarter era.
Zhou noted that strengthening cooperation in digital technology and intelligent science and technology among developing countries is becoming increasingly important and should be a key area of South-South cooperation in the future.
Zhou's views were echoed by Nobuya Haraguchi, chief of the Industrial Policy Research Unit at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, who said advanced digital technologies are driving industrial growth across countries, and digitalization is also supporting industrial firms' resilience during the pandemic.
"The innovation of digital technologies and digital economy provide a vast space for international cooperation, especially among developing countries," said Cheng Hua, executive director of the Center for Digital Economy Research at the Renmin University of China in Beijing, adding promoting international cooperation through platform innovation requires good regulatory coordination among countries and clear regulations that are inclusive and prudent.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire between Philippine islands and at least 12 people were killed with seven still missing, a provincial governor said Thursday.
Many of those rescued had jumped off the ferry in panic at the height of the fire and were plucked from the sea by the coast guard, navy, another ferry and local fishermen, said Gov. Jim Hataman of the southern island province of Basilan. The search and rescue effort was continuing Thursday.
The governor said most of those onboard the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 were rescued overnight but authorities were double-checking the numbers from different rescue teams, suggesting the figures could change.
The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.
The dead included at least three children, who apparently were separated from their parents, and several passengers were injured and brought to hospitals, he said.
“Some of the passengers were roused from sleep due to the commotion caused by the fire. Some jumped off the ship,” Hataman told The Associated Press by telephone.
Most of those who died drowned and were recovered at sea, officials said.
The burned ferry has been towed to Basilan's shoreline and an investigation was underway, Hataman said.
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Swiatek beats Gauff 6-1, 6-3 for 2nd French Open title
PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek is unbeaten since February and sure looks unbeatable at the moment, now a two-time champion at the French Open.
Coco Gauff, appearing in her first Grand Slam final at just 18, never stood much of a chance, like most opponents against Swiatek lately.
The top-ranked Swiatek beat Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the final at Roland Garros on Saturday, adding to her 2020 trophy there and stretching her winning streak to 35 matches.
Swiatek’s unbeaten run equals one by Venus Williams in 2000 as the longest this century.
Swiatek has now won her past six tournaments and is 42-3 this season.
She has emerged as a dominant figure in tennis, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams out of action for nearly a year and three-time major champ Ash Barty announcing in March she would retire at age 25 and relinquish the No. 1 ranking.
That allowed Swiatek to move up to the top of the WTA, and she’s shown she is a deserving resident there. Her last loss came in February to 2017 Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko.
Swiatek has a game that works on all surfaces, but her greatest triumphs so far have come on red clay.
On the warmest day of the tournament, the temperature was 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and while the forecast predicted thunderstorms, there were just a few puffs of white in the blue sky above Court Philippe Chartrier at the outset.
Gauff did not get off to the best of starts, a little bit of early jitters that would be understandable coming from any player in a debut on this stage.
The player on the other side of the net certainly had a lot to do with the way things went.
Swiatek broke serve right from the get-go, with plenty of help from Gauff, who put a forehand into the net, double-faulted — eliciting some sighs of “Awwwww” from a supportive crowd — dumped a forehand into the net, and pushed another forehand long.
When Gauff’s work-in-progress forehand betrayed her again, she got broken again to trail 3-0 after just 15 minutes of action. Soon enough, the score was 4-0 in Swiatek’s favor.
Not in all cases, of course, but often, the spectators at Roland Garros tend to offer their support to underdogs and to whichever player is trailing in a particular match. Both of which applied to Gauff. So there was a surfeit of shouts of “Allez, Coco!” There were repeated cries of her chant-ready, two-syllable first name. And one fan yelled out “Coco, you can do it!”
When Gauff got on the board by holding to 4-1, the applause and roar were suitable for the capture of a set, not simply one game.
As things appeared to be getting away from her, Gauff slapped her thigh or covered her eyes, shook her head or looked up toward her parents in the stands.
What she never did was waver or concede anything.
Gauff began the second set by breaking Swiatek for the only time, and then holding to go up 2-0. Might this now be a much closer contest? Might Gauff push Swiatek to a third set?
No. Swiatek quickly recalibrated and reasserted herself, breaking back for 2-all as Gauff’s propensity for miscues returned.
Swiatek is not just winning, but winning easily, already amassing 16 sets taken by a 6-0 score in 2022 — and it’s only early June.
The only Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles trophy, Swiatek does it with a mix of a topspin-laden heavy forehand — just like someone she admires greatly, 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, who will face Casper Ruud in the men’s final Sunday — and an all-court game, filled with variety and an appreciation of setting up moves ahead of time during a point. Much like a chess player, which she is.
Swiatek’s got other attributes, too, such as strong footwork that allows her to play defense when required.
Also key to Swiatek’s presence, and swiftly burgeoning aura, is her calmness on court. She has traveled on tour with a sports psychologist, who was in Swiatek’s guest box on Saturday, and works on various elements of her professional and personal lives.
That includes an emphasis on maintaining focus and setting priorities, such as the determination that she is still too new at this whole business of attempting to win Grand Slam titles that she decided it was best not to attend the Champions League soccer final in Paris last weekend, something Nadal did do.
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Innovative Partnership Funds Research into Diagnostic Tools for Alzheimer's Disease, ALS and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target ALS and the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced today the first four award recipients in a new initiative to identify and develop biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). A request for proposals was issued in January.
The partnership includes financial support from the ADDF's Diagnostics Accelerator, a global research effort initiated by ADDF Co-Founder Leonard A. Lauder and Bill Gates with support from other leading philanthropists to fast-track the development of biomarkers and diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Discovery and validation of biomarkers will help researchers diagnose these diseases earlier, track their progression reliably and efficiently assess the effects of new drugs, leading to more efficient clinical trials.
Four projects were selected based on their potential to advance biomarkers for ALS and Alzheimer's disease, FTD and other dementias. A brief overview of each newly funded project is provided below.
- Johannes Tröger (ki:elements), Jessica Robin (Winterlight Labs), Anja Schneider and Andreas Hermann (German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases)
- Claudia Duran-Aniotz (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Alejandro Bisquertt Zavala (Neurognos), José Manuel Matamala (Universidad de Chile), Agustin Ibañez and Andrea Slachevsky (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Rolando de la Cruz (Universidad de Chile)
- Magdalini Polymenidou (University of Zurich), Gianluigi Zanusso (University of Verona), Giuseppe Legname (Trieste International School for Advanced Studies)
- Pietro Fratta (University College, London), Michael Ward (NIH/NINDS), Leonard Petrucelli and Mercedes Prudencio (Mayo Clinic)
Research has shown that neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS and FTD are heterogeneous in nature at the clinical, neuropathological and genetic levels, but they also share common features. Project funding established through this partnership will advance the long-standing search for biomarkers in each of these diseases, as well as provide insights into their heterogeneity.
"These overlaps in the biology and genetics of diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's and FTD offer promising new collaborative opportunities for disease focused research that can have far-reaching impacts," said Target ALS CEO Manish Raisinghani, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. "The work of these cross-sectoral and cross-disciplinary collaborative consortia has the potential to discover biomarkers to benefit ALS and other neurodegenerative disorders."
"Partnerships like the one between the ADDF and Target ALS are essential in expanding our scientific knowledge of all neurodegenerative diseases so we can deliver effective treatments for patients and families with ALS, Alzheimer's and other related dementias," said Howard Fillit, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at the ADDF. "We are committed to investing in and developing novel biomarkers that will provide us with simple, accessible and accurate ways to diagnose patients earlier than ever before and pave the way for new and innovative therapies."
"There is much to discover about commonalities between ALS, FTD, Alzheimer's and related dementias, and a great value in looking at these diseases together," says Niranjan Bose, Managing Director, Health and Life Sciences at Gates Ventures. "This is an area that is still emerging and can benefit from philanthropic collaborations like the one between the Diagnostics Accelerator and Target ALS. Through this partnership, we hope to advance our understanding and make progress in identification of easily accessible biomarkers for better diagnosis and monitoring of these neurodegenerative diseases."
PROSA — A low-burden, high-frequency prognostic digital speech biomarker to improve future confirmatory ALS and FTD trials
Johannes Tröger (ki:elements), Jessica Robin (Winterlight Labs), Anja Schneider and Andreas Hermann (German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases)
This research is designed to develop and validate a biomarker based on short, high-frequency speech assessments that can be collected remotely. Changes in speech can be used to assess motor characteristics and cognitive abilities, including respiration, language, speech, executive function and memory. This research will improve understanding of similar patterns within patient groups to create a "yardstick" against which to measure changes that can be used to predict patient trajectory. The goals of the study are to improve patient characterization in ALS using speech assessments, validate and compare speech biomarkers to gold-standard clinical measures, and develop a prognostic biomarker based on clinical outcomes at six-month follow up.
Machine learning for the diagnosis and multimodal profile of neurodegenerative diseases based on circulating miRNA in Latin American population
Claudia Duran-Aniotz (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Alejandro Bisquertt Zavala (Neurognos), José Manuel Matamala (Universidad de Chile), Agustin Ibañez and Andrea Slachevsky (Universidad Adolfo Ibañez), Rolando de la Cruz (Universidad de Chile)
The team is studying levels of micro RNAs (miRNAs) in blood plasma, which can be dramatically affected by the physiological and pathological changes associated with Alzheimer's, FTD and ALS. This will be the first study to investigate miRNA biomarkers in Alzheimer's, FTD and ALS from a Latin American and Caribbean cohort, establishing the feasibility required to expand the study to a larger number of participants and more countries across the region. Using data collected from 230 participants, the team hopes to develop a low-cost, non-invasive blood test for the detection and differentiation between patients with these diseases.
Novel biomarkers to detect and monitor TDP-43 pathology in ALS/FTD
Pietro Fratta (University College London), Michael Ward (NIH/NINDS), Leonard Petrucelli and Mercedes Prudencio (Mayo Clinic)
TDP-43 is a protein that normally lives in the nucleus of nerve cells, where it quality controls the processing of RNA. In ALS, TDP-43 is absent in nuclei, instead forming clumps in the periphery of cells. Researchers are currently unable to detect these abnormalities in living patients, which severely hinders development of effective treatments.
To crack this problem, the team decided not to focus on TDP-43 directly, but on the by-products of its mis-localization. When TDP-43 is lost from the nucleus, highly specific mistakes in RNA and proteins occur. The team is developing and validating three types of tests that can detect these RNAs and proteins in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid of patients in order to gain information about changes in TDP-43.
A biomarker for TDP-43 mis-localization would allow researchers to understand when the disease process starts in patients, aiding in diagnosis and the start of potential treatments. It would allow them to assess the level of disease activity, showing whether patients are responding to specific treatments in clinical trials. It would also be essential in some other forms of dementia, such as frontotemporal dementia, where TDP-43 mis-localization occurs only in a subset of patients and cannot be identified with current tools.
Ultrasensitive detection of TDP-43 pathology with RT-QuIC of nasal swabs
Magdalini Polymenidou (University of Zurich), Gianluigi Zanusso (University of Verona), Giuseppe Legname (Trieste International School for Advanced Studies)
The team aims to develop a test for the early detection of changes in TDP-43 pathology, which is implicated in certain forms of ALS and FTD, using a sampling procedure similar to the nasal swabs that were so broadly utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, they will use a novel technique to detect pathological proteins called Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion reaction, or RT-QuIC, which can detect just traces of pathological TDP-43 in the cerebrospinal fluid of ALS and FTD patients. If successful, this test may be useful in healthy individuals in the future, to perform large screening campaigns for TDP-43 pathology detection in pre-symptomatic stages of the diseases.
Target ALS is a 501(c)(3) medical research foundation committed to the search for effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. We envision a world in which no one dies of ALS, and we play a unique role in the battle against this disease. Founded in 2013 by former New York City deputy mayor Dan Doctoroff — who lost both his father and uncle to ALS — our approach is breaking down barriers and silos that have historically inhibited research results. We do this through our Target ALS Innovation Ecosystem, which facilitates unparalleled collaboration between researchers from academia and the pharma/biotech industry. The Target ALS Innovation Ecosystem has revolutionized the field in just nine years through collaborations that have resulted in the first potential treatments since ALS was identified in 1869, including five drugs now in clinical trials. For more about Target ALS, visit www.targetALS.org.
Founded in 1998 by Leonard A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. The ADDF is the only public charity solely focused on funding the development of drugs for Alzheimer's, employing a venture philanthropy model to support research in academia and the biotech industry. Through the generosity of its donors, the ADDF has awarded more than $209 million to fund over 690 Alzheimer's drug discovery programs, biomarker programs and clinical trials in 19 countries. To learn more, please visit: http://www.alzdiscovery.org/.
The Diagnostics Accelerator, created in July 2018, is a partnership of funders with funding commitments totaling $100 million to develop novel biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In the initiative's newly launched second phase, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), Eli Lilly & Company, Biogen and the Shanahan Family Foundation added their support to that of initial partners including ADDF Co-Founder Leonard A. Lauder, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott, the Dolby family, the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation and The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, among others.
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The Spice Girls had a mini reunion over the weekend in honor of Geri Halliwell — known by fans as Ginger Spice — hosting a 50th birthday bash.
Although Halliwell’s milestone birthday arrived in August, she decided to have her grand celebration on Nov. 5. And she included a few special friends on the guest list.
The day after the party, David Beckham shared an Instagram video of Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Halliwell jamming out to their 1996 hit “Say You’ll Be There” from the group’s debut studio album, “Spice.”
Posh Spice, Baby Spice, Sporty Spice and Ginger Spice belted out the lyrics as they danced together in a circle.
In the caption, the 47-year-old former soccer star wrote, “Special celebrating Ginger this weekend and even more special to capture this moment of the girls.”
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He added, “A friendship for Life,” and tagged all the ladies, including fifth member Melanie Brown who did not attend the party.
“@officialmelb you were missed,” he wrote, along with a heart emoji.
The athlete also added the words “Girl Power” to the video. The phrase — essentially the group’s mantra — flashed above the quartet’s heads as they rocked out.
Chisholm, 48, shared the post on her Instagram story and wrote, “Been too long, more of this soon! Thank you for capturing this @davidbeckham.”
On his Instagram story, David Beckham uploaded another behind-the-scenes moment from the celebration. He posted a photo of his wife and Bunton sweetly embracing each other.
He wrote “Posh,” “I’m baby” and “Friendship” to sum up the adorable interaction.
Halliwell shared a series of photos from the star-studded event that revealed Dame Shirley Bassey and Hugh Grant were guests as well.
“What a night!” she captioned the Instagram slideshow. “Nov 5 th @dameshirleybassey — Our hearts are full. So full of love. You made my dream come true. I have loved you since I was a little girl. Thank you.”
In one of the black-and-white photos, David and Victoria Beckham danced alongside Bunton, Halliwell and Chisholm.
Victoria Beckham, 48, uploaded a picture of her, Bunton, and Chisholm posing for the camera in their black dresses. The fashion designer also included a different photo of her hugging Bunton, 46, in the post.
“Love you @EmmaLeeBunton and @MelanieCMusic xx,” she captioned the two snaps.
Fans of the Spice Girls can always count on David Beckham to make them feel nostalgic.
In July, he captured a snippet of Victoria Beckham performing the group’s song “Stop” during a karaoke night. The singer replicated some of the choreography from the track’s music video in the clip.
“Karaoke night with the one & only Posh Spice,” he said beneath the video.
Victoria Beckham saw the clip and shared it on her Instagram story, writing, “Only for you @davidbeckham.”
The Spice Girls previously united in 2019 for their “Spice World” tour but the fashion designer did not join them onstage due to “prior business commitments.”
Hopefully fans will get to see all five members back together some time soon.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Romeo (NYSE: RMO) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Nikola.
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Ademi LLP alleges Romeo's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Romeo holders will receive only 0 0.1186 of a share of Nikola common stock for each Romeo share, representing an equity value of approximately $144 million and 4.5% pro forma ownership of Nikola. The proposed exchange ratio implies a consideration of $0.74 per Romeo share. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Romeo by imposing a significant penalty if Romeo accepts a superior bid. Romeo insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Romeo's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Romeo.
If you own Romeo common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/romeo-power-inc.
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E. Jean Carroll's civil trial against former President Donald Trump begins By Ilya Marritz Published April 25, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT Facebook LinkedIn Email A civil trial against former President Donald Trump began Tuesday in Manhattan. Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll accuses Trump of raping her in the 1990s. Copyright 2023 NPR | https://www.mainepublic.org/2023-04-25/e-jean-carrolls-civil-trial-against-former-president-donald-trump-begins | 2023-04-25 21:33:09 | 1 | https://www.mainepublic.org/2023-04-25/e-jean-carrolls-civil-trial-against-former-president-donald-trump-begins |
Some papers suggest romantic kissing began about 3,500 years ago. But a new review in the journal Science shows it was mentioned in much older clay tablets, from an area that's now modern-day Iraq.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ResiShares, the systematic single family real estate investment platform, today announced the unveiling of T-RECS (Trended Real Estate Comparison Scores) on its website. T-RECS forecasts relative home price outperformance by comparing the current housing market in each of the top 200 largest metropolitan areas to their closest analogs from the past. Unlike falsely precise point forecasts of future home price appreciation, T-RECS isolates the fundamental drivers of growth in each housing market, while providing a level of explainability previously unavailable.
"While T-RECS cannot build a time machine to put you in San Francisco in 2011 or Denver in 2014, what it can do is tell you which markets today display the key, market-driving characteristics of those markets at those critical inflection points, so that you can construct your investment thesis accordingly," said Dan Glaser, CIO at ResiShares.
What can investors and agents expect to find from T-RECS? "Our models continue to favor fast-growing job centers in the southeastern US," per Michael Greene, the firm's CEO. "For instance, Tampa has been one of our favorite markets for some time, and it continues to exhibit the same demographic and economic momentum we saw in Miami in 2019, with a virtually identical housing stock. Like Miami, Tampa's coastal location also gives prices room to run as demand growth continues.
Dr. Alex Villacorta, Chief Data Officer continued, "As young households and cost-conscious companies continue to be priced out of an increasing number of desirable regions, housing demand is spilling over to other cultural centers with cheaper access. We see this trend continuing in the Southeast and even beginning to pull in the next tier of cities, such as in the southern Plains states. T-RECS brings this phenomenon into focus for investors big and small."
About ResiShares
ResiShares' mission is to offer investors a diverse choice of exposures to the $30 trillion single family home market, with industry-leading transparency and precision. ResiShares has developed a proprietary research and acquisition platform to synthesize its founders' expertise in real estate, data science, and systematic securities investing. The firm has raised over $800 million of equity and debt from top-tier institutions and high net worth individuals to invest in the sector. For more information, visit www.resi-shares.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources are raising concerns about ties between Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and an Indigenous group from her home state that advocates for halting oil and gas production on public lands.
The members on Monday sent a letter to Haaland requesting documents related to her interactions with Pueblo Action Alliance as well as those of her daughter, Somah, who has worked with the group and has rallied against fossil fuel development.
The request comes just days after Haaland decided to withdraw hundreds of square miles in New Mexico from oil and gas production for the next 20 years on the outskirts of Chaco Culture National Historical Park — an area considered sacred by some Native American communities.
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, the Arkansas Republican who chairs the committee, said Congress has a duty to oversee federal agencies and the cabinet secretaries who lead them and that what he called Haaland’s “alliances” present potential conflicts of interest.
“The committee is calling on Secretary Haaland to shed light on these ties between her family and this extremist group so we can determine the potentially unethical way these types of decisions are being made throughout the federal bureaucracy,” Westerman said in a statement.
The Interior Department had no comment on the letter, agency spokesperson Melissa Schwartz said.
Haaland — who is from the Laguna Pueblo and is the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency — has said the work to protect land around Chaco has been ongoing for decades and that numerous public meetings and consultations with tribal leaders were a part of the process.
Julia Bernal, executive director of Pueblo Action Alliance, called the Chaco decision a compromise because the group has been pushing for more expansive protections.
“The Alliance has urged the Biden administration to protect ancestral lands and address the climate emergency by phasing out fossil fuel extraction on public lands,” Bernal told The Associated Press in an email. “Chairman Westerman’s allegations are a misguided attempt to deflect attention from the fossil fuel industry’s role in the climate crisis and the destruction of ancestral lands.”
Industry groups have suggested that Pueblo Action Alliance, Somah Haaland and others have influenced Haaland, who as secretary oversees an agency that manages more than 380,000 square miles (984,196 square kilometers) of public lands.
The Western Energy Alliance says that Haaland and her senior officials have granted special access to Pueblo Action Alliance and its allies and have helped the group lobby members of Congress and the Interior Department on issues before the agency, including oil and gas leasing.
“Secretary Haaland has conflicts of interest that simply wouldn’t be tolerated if they were on behalf of oil and natural gas companies and should not be tolerated when they’re on behalf of environmental special interests,” Western Energy Alliance President Kathleen Sgamma said Monday.
Among the documents the House panel is requesting are copies of the ethical pledges signed by Haaland and any waivers that have been granted to her.
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NEW YORK and TORONTO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. ("iAnthus" or the "Company") (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States announces that on June 9, 2022, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (the "CCC") approved the application (the "COC Application") for a proposed change of ownership and control of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Mayflower Medicinals, Inc. ("Mayflower") contemplated by Company's previously announced recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization Transaction").
On June 17, 2021, the CCC approved the applications for the proposed change of ownership and control of the then-current licenses held by Mayflower and the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannatech Medicinals, Inc., contemplated by the Recapitalization Transaction (the "June 17 Approval"). On August 12, 2021, the CCC approved Mayflower's pending application for a Marijuana Establishment retail license for its Allston, Massachusetts retail location (the "Allston License"). As a result of the August 21, 2021 approval relating to the Allston License, the COC Application had to be approved before the June 17 Approval could be implemented. Now that the COC Application has been approved, the June 17 Approval is now a final approval.
The Company continues to diligently seek the remaining regulatory approvals in New Jersey and New York. Given that only two regulatory approvals remain outstanding for the Recapitalization Transaction, the Company expects to close the Recapitalization Transaction in the near term.
iAnthus owns and operates licensed cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensary facilities throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.iAnthus.com.
The Company may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from pandemics and public health emergencies, including those related to COVID-19. An outbreak of infectious disease, a pandemic, or a similar public health threat, such as the recent outbreak of COVID-19, or a fear of any of the foregoing could adversely impact the Company by causing operating, manufacturing, supply chain, and project development delays and disruptions, labor shortages, travel, and shipping disruption and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how the Company may be affected if such a pandemic persists for an extended period of time, including as a result of the waiver of regulatory requirements or the implementation of emergency regulations to which the Company is subject. Although the Company has been deemed essential and/or has been permitted to continue operating its facilities in the states in which it cultivates, processes, manufactures, and sells cannabis during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no assurance that the Company's operations will continue to be deemed essential and/or will continue to be permitted to operate. The Company may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of its control, which could have a material adverse impact on its business, operating results, financial condition, and the trading price of the Company's common shares.
Statements in this news release contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Company's reports that it files from time to time with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulators which you should review including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. When used in this news release, words such as "will," could," plan," estimate," expect," intend," may," potential," believe, "should" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company's financial performance, business development and results of operations and the timing and outcome of the closing of the Recapitalization Transaction.
These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events, and the Company cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by the Company or any other person that it will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
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Part of Main Ave. closed after vehicle crash in West Fargo
Published: Apr. 12, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Part of Main Ave E in West Fargo is closed after a serious crash. It happened around 9 PM, Wednesday night.
Valley News Live has a team at the scene, working to learn more. Look for updates online.
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SHANGHAI, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (4:30 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, May 3, 2023).
Yum China's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (8:00 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, May 3, 2023).
A live webcast of the call may be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x72ajhoq.
To join by phone, please register in advance of the conference through the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, a passcode and a unique access PIN.
Pre-registration Link: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10029676-te54kl.html
A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after the call ends until Wednesday, May 10, 2023 and may be accessed by phone at the following numbers:
U.S.: 1 855 883 1031
Mainland China: 400 1209 216
Hong Kong: 800 930 639
U.K.: 0800 031 4295
Replay PIN: 10029676
Additionally, earnings release, accompanying slides and an archived webcast of this conference call will be available at the Company's Investor Relations website http://ir.yumchina.com.
About Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company has over 400,000 employees and operates nearly 13,000 restaurants under six brands across 1,800 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has also partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world's most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.
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(WHTM) – Author and conservative commentator Kathy Barnette will not make a second run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, according to POLITICO.
Barnette, who finished third in the 2022 Republican primary, told POLITICO despite thinking about a second run, she is “not interested.”
Barnette gained attention late in the 2022 race after attending the abc27 primary debate and receiving an endorsement from the super PAC Club for Growth.
Former president Donald Trump, who endorsed Mehmet Oz, said Barnette “will have a wonderful future in the Republican Party – and I will be behind her all the way” if she was fully vetted, however, he also said Barnette “will never be able to win the General Election against the Radical Left Democrats.”
Barnette also faced criticism over controversial tweets some considered homophobic and Islamaphobic days before the May primary. She responded to a tweet that claimed “pedophilia is a Cornerstone of Islam,” saying “Yeah, no, I don’t think that’s me.”
“I would never have said that. OK, I would have never said that, because I don’t believe that,” said Barnette days before the primary.
A recent Public Policy Polling survey of Pennsylvania Republican voters found Barnette third behind State Senator Doug Mastriano and former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick in a hypothetical 2024 matchup.
In a March interview with POLITICO Mastriano said he was “praying” over whether to run for Senate in 2024 after losing the Governor’s race to Democrat Attorney General Josh Shapiro by nearly 15%.
McCormick, who is reportedly the Republican Party’s favorite to face Bob Casey in 2024, finished second to Mehmet Oz in the 2022 race.
When asked if he plans to run for re-election in 2024 Casey declined to comment.
“We’ll get to that another day,” said Casey with a laugh when asked whether he will run for re-election. “I’ll be talking about that later.” | https://phl17.com/2022-united-states-senate-election-in-pennsylvania/kathy-barnette-not-running-for-pennsylvanias-u-s-senate-seat-report/ | 2023-03-15 22:28:51 | 0 | https://phl17.com/2022-united-states-senate-election-in-pennsylvania/kathy-barnette-not-running-for-pennsylvanias-u-s-senate-seat-report/ |
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