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Yaron and Michael Marcus ‘sell Denver’
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There are approximately 8,000 realtors in the Denver metro area. In a red hot market where properties listed in the morning are sold within a few days, or even by mid-afternoon, these realtors scramble for an edge.
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Heat vs. Knicks: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1
Published: Apr. 30, 2023 at 7:53 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will be looking for a win against Miami Heat.
In this article, you can see the spread and odds across multiple sportsbooks for the Knicks vs. Heat matchup.
Heat vs. Knicks Game Info
- Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ABC
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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Heat vs. Knicks Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Check out the odds, spread and over/under for this matchup available on multiple sportsbooks.
Heat vs. Knicks Betting Trends
- The Knicks average 116 points per game (11th in the league) while giving up 113.1 per outing (12th in the NBA). They have a +240 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game.
- The Heat put up 109.5 points per game (30th in league) while allowing 109.8 per contest (second in NBA). They have a -26 scoring differential.
- The teams combine to score 225.5 points per game, 18 more points than this matchup's total.
- These teams surrender 222.9 points per game combined, 15.4 more points than this matchup's over/under.
- New York is 45-36-1 ATS this season.
- Miami has covered 30 times in 82 games with a spread this year.
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Since February, Amazon has been playing Santa Claus to Ukraine, delivering planeloads of goods, including blankets, hygiene kits, diapers, food, and toys, for the war-torn nation and refugees in Poland and other parts of Europe.
But long term, what’s more important to Ukrainians than the gifts coming in is what’s going out: massive amounts of government, tax, banking and property data vulnerable to destruction and abuse should Russian invaders get their hands on it.
Since Russia launched its invasion Feb. 24, Amazon has been working closely with the Ukrainian government to download essential data and ferry it out of the country in suitcase-sized solid-state computer storage units called Snowball Edge, then funneling the data into Amazon’s cloud computing system.
“This is the most technologically advanced war in human history,” said Mykhailo Federov, Ukraine’s 31-year-old vice prime minister and minister of digital transformation, referring not just to weapons, but data, too. “AWS’s leadership made a decision that saved the Ukrainian government and economy.”
Amazon’s Ukraine effort, including data transfer via the “Snowballs,” as they’re called, has cost about $75 million so far. Federov, speaking at a tech conference in Las Vegas earlier this month, called it “priceless.”
The data, 10 million gigabytes so far, represents “critical information infrastructure. This is core for operation of the economy, of the tax system, of banks, and the government overall,” he said. The data also includes property records whose safekeeping can help prevent theft of Ukrainian homes, businesses and land.
Through history, invaders have “come in and staged fake referendum and parceled out the land to their chums,” said Liam Maxwell, head of government transformation at Amazon Web Services, the company’s highly profitable cloud computing arm. “That kind of thing has been happening since William the Conqueror.”
The Odessa Journal newspaper reported in June that residents of occupied Mariupol whose homes had been destroyed were being moved into the homes of citizens who had fled the area, and were being forced to locate those who left and pressure them to “cooperate” in some fashion with the Russians.
Maxwell, who’s based in London, had been working with Ukraine for years when it became clear by January 2022 that Russia planned to attack the country.
At the time, Ukrainian law required the majority of government data and certain private data to be housed on servers in Ukraine. In February, parliament changed that law to allow the information transfer.
On Feb. 24, the day of the invasion, Maxwell met for lunch with Ukrainian ambassador Vadym Prystaiko at the Ukrainian Embassy in London.
They sketched out with pen and paper a list of the most essential data: the population register; land and property ownership records; tax payment records; bank records; education registries; anti-corruption databases, and more. The project involved 27 Ukrainian ministries, 18 Ukrainian universities, the country’s largest remote learning K-12 school serving hundreds of thousands of displaced children, and dozens of other private sector companies including Ukraine’s largest private financial institution, PrivatBank.
The Snowball units, in their rugged gray containers, were flown from Dublin to Krakow in Poland. Then the Ukrainians “spirited these devices over the border into Ukraine,” Maxwell said.
After the data downloads, much of the information is sent to the cloud over secure networks, and the Snowballs, loaded with up to 80 terabytes of encrypted data each, are shipped back to Amazon. For good reason, Maxwell doesn’t want to say where, but says “it’s a tense moment around the baggage carousel. Here’s government in a box, literally.”
Once it’s in the cloud and distributed around the world, everyone breathes easier. “You can’t take out the cloud with a cruise missile,” Maxwell said.
The mission required speed, organization and deep technical skill. Maxwell said Federov, “a man in a hurry,” ticked all the boxes.
Still, Amazon spent time training the Ukrainians on how the AWS system works. That free training has been extended to refugees in Poland and in other locations in Europe. There’s an upside for Amazon, in addition to recognition for its efforts: Maxwell notes that the program is equipping those refugees with crucial tech skills — and in the process expanding AWS’s talent base.
Amazon didn’t have to worry about its relationship with Russia on the Snowball project. It doesn’t have one. “We didn’t have anything to turn off there,” Maxwell said. “We had never invested there. It’s a point of principle.”
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TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.
Greeted by a standing ovation, the 23-time Grand Slam champion didn’t smile. She didn’t wave. She took a sip from a plastic bottle as she walked in. Some folks in the crowd captured the moment with the cameras on their cellphones. Others held aloft handrawn signs — oh, so many signs — with messsages such as “Queen” or “Thank you.”
No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play before she puts her rackets away for good, and the 40-year-old American exited the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
While there were some familiar fist pumps and yells of “Come on!” during competition, it was only afterward that Williams really allowed her feelings to show, her voice shaking and her eyes welling during an on-court interview when Bencic ceded the spotlight.
“A lot of emotions, obviously,” Williams told spectators who offered her encouragement throughout the clear, 75-degree evening.
The second-round match at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open came a day after she announced “the countdown has begun” on her playing career, saying she wants to have another child and pursue business interests.
She did not state precisely what her last event will be, but did make it sound as if her final farewell will come at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29 in New York. Williams has won the singles title at Flushing Meadows a half-dozen times — first in 1999; most recently in 2014 — to go along with seven championships apiece at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, plus three at the French Open.
“It’s been a pretty interesting 24 hours,” Williams said after Wednesday’s match.
“I’m terrible at goodbyes,” she added, her hand on her chest, “but goodbye, Toronto!”
Next up on her schedule is the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati next week, another event that serves as preparation for the year’s last Grand Slam tournament.
Williams, a three-time champion in Canada, started this match, fittingly enough, with an ace. Delivered another later in that game, too, showing off the superb serve that helped her to so many match victories, so many tournament titles, so many weeks at No. 1 in the rankings.
That elite ability showed up occasionally against Bencic, whether the trio of unreturnable serves to close out that opening game or a later putaway swinging volley accented with a shout and a tug on the brim of her white visor.
But because of a leg injury that sidelined her for the last half of 2021 and first half of 2022, she was playing for only the third time in the past 12 months. There were signs of that, as well, and of why Williams is no longer the dominant force she was for so long.
The breaks of her serve that were never quite so frequent when she was younger and at the height of her powers. The not-quite-on-target groundstrokes. The inability to offer up too much resistance while receiving serve; she only earned one break point in the first set, missing a return long to fritter away that chance, and none in the second.
“I wish I could have played better,” Williams said, “but Belinda played so well today.”
It did not help Williams that she was facing an opponent 15 years her junior and quite talented, to boot: Bencic is ranked 12th, won a gold medal for Switzerland at the Tokyo Olympics last year and has been a Grand Slam semifinalist.
“It’s always an honor to be on the court with her,” Bencic said, “and that’s why I think tonight is about her.”
Bencic took home the Toronto trophy at age 18 in 2015, when she eliminated Williams in the semifinals to earn the distinction of being the youngest woman to beat a player many consider, as one homemade poster in the stands declared Wednesday, the “GOAT” — the greatest of all-time.
In the late match, Bianca Andreescu — the final Canadian left in the singles draw — beat Alize Cornet 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Andreescu won the tournament in 2019 when Williams retired in the final match because of back problems.
Bencic advanced to face two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza, who beat Kaia Kanepi 6-4, 6-4. Seeded players who left the draw Wednesday included No. 2 Anett Kontaveit, No. 4 Paula Badosa, No. 5 Ons Jabeur, No. 13 Leylah Fernandez and No. 16 Jelena Ostapenko.
Jabeur, the Wimbledon runner-up last month, stopped in the second set against Zheng Qinwen because of abdominal pain. Badosa cited muscle cramping for her mid-match retirement while trailing Yulia Putintseva.
Fernandez, the Canadian who was the U.S. Open runner-up last year, lost 7-6 (4), 6-1 to Beatriz Haddad Maia, while Alison Riske-Amritraj defeated 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko 7-6 (2), 0-6, 7-5.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Grayson County in north central Texas...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
poor drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sherman, Denison, Whitesboro, Howe, Pottsboro, Collinsville,
Gunter, Bells, Knollwood, Dorchester, Eisenhower State Park,
Southmayd, Tioga, Sadler and Luella.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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‘Succession’ star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to real-life supergluin’ — pasting his hand to a midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter on Tuesday to protest the coffee chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk.
The 82-year-old Oscar nominee, known for “Babe: Pig in the City” and “L.A. Confidential,” channeled his role as the crotchety, anti-capitalist brother of a billionaire media mogul for the protest organized by the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Cromwell sat on the Starbucks counter wearing a “Free the Animals” T-shirt and read a statement denouncing the surcharge for vegan milk alternatives.
“When will you stop raking in huge profits while customers, animals and the environment suffer?” he demanded as fellow activists streamed the protest on Facebook.
Cromwell glued his hand to the counter, then later used a knife to scrape it off. Police said there were no arrests.
Starbucks outlets in the United States charge 50 cents to a dollar more for drinks made with plant-based milks.
“Customers can customize any beverage on the menu with a non-dairy milk, including soymilk, coconutmilk, almondmilk, and oatmilk for an additional cost (similar to other beverage customizations such as an additional espresso shot or syrup),” a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement. “Pricing varies market by market.”
The spokesperson said Starbucks respects customers’ right to voice their opinions “so long as it does not disrupt our store operations.”
Cromwell, nominated for an Academy Award for his role as the farmer in “Babe,” is a veteran protester who was charged with trespassing in 2017 for interrupting an orca show at SeaWorld in San Diego.
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Dry conditions have expanded across the state. More of southern Iowa is seeing moderate drought, while parts of northwest Iowa continue to suffer from extreme drought.
The abnormally dry weather is coming at a critical time for crop development, resulting in parts of northwest Iowa seeing a significant deterioration in crop quality.
On a daily basis, field agronomist Joel DeJong said he sees corn leaves curling and soybean leaves turning over to protect themselves from the heat.
“Every day that we've got this – particularly the really extreme heat – I think is hurting our yield potential,” DeJong said. “Significantly more so closer to the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers than it is as you go east.”
DeJong said now is the time that kernel abortion can occur in corn. He said evidence suggests that’s happening rapidly in the region — as 69% of the region's topsoil and 65% of its subsoil have inadequate moisture.
He expects the region’s yields will be impacted more than they were during last year’s drought, due to a prolonged period of higher temperatures. Compared to last year, the region is seeing more 90 degree weather.
“Daily water demand for those crops could be double with the temperatures we're getting, from what we saw last year. The plants are unable to keep up with it,” he said.
On Don Kass’ farm in Plymouth County, Kass said his corn and soybean crops have been faring well so far. But, he’s starting to see signs of heat distress.
“It's kind of spotty,” he said. “Some fields look like they're there okay. Other fields, you can see that it’s lighter soil and that the lack of moisture is profound and they're really suffering.”
The region is facing the second driest June on record, dating back to 1896, according to state climatologist Justin Glisan. He said that’s typically the wettest month for the region.
“That's where we see drought expansion really take hold, especially given the temperatures that we're seeing recently – the 90 degree temperatures, windy days with low relative humidity that really sucks out any moisture that's available at the surface,” Glisan said.
Interesting climate fact of the day - from April 1 through July 31, Sioux City has had the least amount of precipitation on record. This comes after last year, which was the third driest in the same time window. Here's a snapshot of rankings this year across the area... pic.twitter.com/t9spMQzCZG
— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) August 2, 2022
From the start of April to the end of July this year, Sioux City has seen its least amount of precipitation on record, according to the National Weather Service.
The parts of Iowa in extreme drought have seen 15 to 25 inches below average precipitation since drought began developing more than two years ago.
Moderate drought throughout the state increased by more than 10% this week, bringing 60% of the state into abnormally dry conditions. Glisan said that’s better than what the state saw last year at this time, but he expects the conditions to worsen before they improve.
“If we continue to see these outlooks showing above average, or higher probabilities of warm and dry conditions, we'll definitely see an expansion of drought,” Glisan said. “Especially in August, when we typically see the drought peaking.”
Field agronomist Aaron Saeugling said this past month has also been harder for producers in southwest Iowa. Whereas June brought timely rainfalls, July brought a dry spell. He said the region needs to fill a deficit of around 4 inches of rainfall.
“In Adair County, they're really struggling in that they probably had less than three or four inches of rain on that crop,” Saeugling said.
Saeugling said there’s not much producers struggling against drought conditions can do, except focus on preparing for an early fall.
“So those growers that chop corn silage may want to prepare to do that task a couple of weeks earlier than normal to kind of prevent that drying out,” he said.
Kass said he’s disappointed to see drought hit northwest Iowa for two years in a row. Although his crop insurance will help insure the damage isn’t detrimental to his farm, he said he’d rather see his crops succeed.
“There's nothing you can do about the rain other than pray,” he said. “And, we're doing plenty of that.” | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/agriculture/2022-08-04/extreme-drought-conditions-worry-northwest-iowa-producers | 2022-08-04 20:59:32 | 0 | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/agriculture/2022-08-04/extreme-drought-conditions-worry-northwest-iowa-producers |
Hours after JPMorgan Chase took over First Republic Bank, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of the largest lender in the U.S., called an end to the bank turmoil that had enveloped the country's smaller lenders since March.
"This part of the crisis is over," he told Wall Street analysts.
Days later, there are signs that, instead of it being over, the turmoil in the banking sector may be entering a new phase.
The sale of First Republic after a brief government takeover early on Monday had marked the third bank failure in two months, after Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Markets initially breathed a sigh of relief on Monday. But the relief did not last long.
Shares of a slew of regional banks, including most prominently PacWest Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp, have fallen sharply in recent days, as Wall Street worries other lenders could be vulnerable to bank runs.
On Thursday alone, PacWest slumped just over 50% while Western Alliance lost 38%.
The sell-offs come even though there are no signs of widespread problems in the small banking sector, and despite repeated reassurances by top regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the lenders themselves.
Here is what's happening with small banks.
Why are other smaller lenders under pressure?
Just like the three failed banks, many of the smaller and regional banks being targeted have a lot of deposits that are too large to be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Investors also worry about unrealized losses in lenders' portfolios, including government bonds that have lost value since the Fed started raising interest rates aggressively last year.
They are also concerned about banks' exposure to commercial mortgages that are vulnerable as offices across the country remain vacant.
Wall Street fears these banks wouldn't be able to withstand a big outflow of deposits if customers left for the perceived safety of bigger banks.
A lot of the investors betting against these smaller lenders are short sellers, that is, those who are literally betting regional bank shares are going to go lower.
The banks have responded by trying to convey to their customers — and investors — that they are well capitalized.
In a statement, PacWest, which has 70 branches mainly in California, said that it had actually seen an increase in core deposits while saying its cash holdings and available financing exceeded the amount of its uninsured deposits.
Meanwhile, Phoenix-based Western Alliance said 74% of its deposits were insured — meaning they were $250,000 or less. It added that among its 20 largest depositors, almost 90% of their deposits are insured.
Other lenders have also taken steps to reassure investors, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said that "the U.S. banking system is sound and resilient."
So why are these reassurances not calming nerves?
In a word: fear.
At a time when the overall economy is fragile, there continues to be a lot of uncertainty about the outlook for markets.
The Fed has embarked on its most aggressive interest rate hiking cycle since the 1980s. And although it signaled on Wednesday it may be done with rate increases for a while, there are growing fears that the higher borrowing costs, combined with the banking turmoil, will throw the economy into a recession.
But there is still a worrisome disconnect between what the financials of the banks being targeted actually show and what Wall Street believes.
"Stock volatility is not indicative of deposit instability," wrote Jefferies bank analyst Casey Haire in a note to clients about Western Alliance.
What else are banks doing?
Some of the targeted banks are urgently looking to shore up financing by, for example, looking for additional investments.
In a statement, PacWest said it is in talks with "several potential partners and investors" while also looking to sell some of its assets.
Meanwhile, Western Alliance strongly denied a media report it was contemplating a sale. It said it is "a financially sound and profitable bank."
So how could all of this end?
It's very hard to say.
A continued fall in shares could endanger these smaller banks, motivating customers to withdraw their money and sparking the kind of bank run short sellers are betting on.
That would put additional pressure on the government to step in yet again.
Regulators took the unprecedented steps of insuring all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, including those above $250,000, by arguing the failures of the lenders posed a risk to the broader financial system.
But in the case of First Republic, the government was keen to find a private sector solution. It conducted an urgent sale process that JPMorgan Chase won.
Any additional government interventions would be controversial given that it could lead to even more expectations of a regulatory rescue.
It could also be costly.
Insuring all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank cost the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp over $22 billion. The regulator plans to make up the shortfall with a special fee on lenders though it has not decided which ones need to pay.
Meanwhile, the FDIC estimates the failure of First Republic will cost the FDIC $13 billion.
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Today in History
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2022. There are 24 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as well as targets in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippines and Wake Island; the United States declared war against Japan the next day.
On this date:
In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1796, electors chose John Adams to be the second president of the United States.
In 1917, during World War I, the United States declared war on Austria-Hungary.
In 1963, during the Army-Navy game, videotaped instant replay was used for the first time in a live sports telecast.
In 1972, America’s last moon mission to date was launched as Apollo 17 blasted off from Cape Canaveral.
In 1982, convicted murderer Charlie Brooks Jr. became the first U.S. prisoner to be executed by injection, at a prison in Huntsville, Texas.
In 1988, a major earthquake in the Soviet Union devastated northern Armenia; official estimates put the death toll at 25-thousand.
In 2001, Taliban forces abandoned their last bastion in Afghanistan, fleeing the southern city of Kandahar.
In 2004, Hamid Karzai (HAH’-mihd KAHR’-zeye) was sworn in as Afghanistan’s first popularly elected president.
In 2017, Democratic Sen. Al Franken said he would resign after a series of sexual harassment allegations; he took a parting shot at President Donald Trump, describing him as “a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault.” Republican Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona said he would resign, after revealing that he discussed surrogacy with two female staffers.
In 2018, the man who drove his car into counterprotesters at a 2017 white nationalist rally in Virginia was convicted of first-degree murder; a state jury rejected defense arguments that James Alex Fields Jr. acted in self-defense.
In 2020, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who in 1947 became the first person to fly faster than sound, died at 97.
Ten years ago: President Barack Obama asked Congress for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy (lawmakers ended up passing a $50.5 billion emergency relief measure in addition to a $9.7 billion bill to replenish the National Flood Insurance Program).
Five years ago: A white former South Carolina police officer, Michael Slager, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist, Walter Scott, in North Charleston in 2015. Demonstrators in the Gaza Strip burned U.S. flags and pictures of President Trump, and Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli forces in east Jerusalem and the West Bank, after Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
One year ago: During a video call lasting more than two hours, President Joe Biden warned Russia’s Vladimir Putin that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would bring sanctions and enormous harm to the Russian economy. A major outage in Amazon’s cloud computing network severely disrupted services at a wide range of U.S. companies for more than five hours, impacting everything from airline reservations and auto dealerships to payment apps and video streaming services.
Today’s Birthdays: Linguist and political philosopher Noam Chomsky is 94. Bluegrass singer Bobby Osborne is 91. Actor Ellen Burstyn is 90. Broadcast journalist Carole Simpson is 82. Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench is 75. Actor-director-producer James Keach is 75. Country singer Gary Morris is 74. Singer-songwriter Tom Waits is 73. Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, is 70. Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird is 66. Actor Priscilla Barnes is 65. Former “Tonight Show” announcer Edd (cq) Hall is 64. Rock musician Tim Butler (The Psychedelic Furs) is 64. Actor Patrick Fabian is 58. Actor Jeffrey Wright is 57. Actor C. Thomas Howell is 56. Actor Kimberly Hébert Gregory (TV: “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World”) is 50. Producer-director Jason Winer is 50. Former NFL player Terrell Owens is 49. Rapper-producer Kon Artis is 48. Pop singer Nicole Appleton (All Saints) is 47. Latin singer Frankie J is 46. Country singer Sunny Sweeney is 46. Actor Chris Chalk is 45. Actor Shiri Appleby is 44. Pop-rock singer/celebrity judge Sara Bareilles (bah-REHL’-es) is 43. Actor Jennifer Carpenter is 43. Actor Jack Huston is 40. MLB first baseman Pete Alonso is 28. | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/today-in-history-december-7-japan-attacks-pearl-harbor/ | 2022-12-07 13:03:17 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/today-in-history-december-7-japan-attacks-pearl-harbor/ |
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Rite Aid Corporation.
Shareholders who purchased shares of RAD during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: April 14, 2022 to September 28, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) despite representations to the contrary, the number of new members that the Elixir pharmacy benefit management services business was adding during the selling season ending on January 1, 2023 was in material decline; (ii) Rite Aid was likely to recognize a significant charge for the impairment of goodwill related to Elixir due to a decrease in "lives" covered by Elixir's pharmacy benefit management services business; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: December 19, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/rite-aid-corporation-loss-submission-form/?id=33458&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of RAD during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is December 19, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs' 2022-23 season is underway and there is plenty of team news and notes you might have missed.
Let's catch you up on the latest on the Silver and Black.
ROOKIE SOCHAN JOINS NIKE
Jeremy Sochan is now a part of the Nike sneakers family.
He joins Josh Primo who is also with team Nike.
SPURS DOCUSERIES IS ON THE WAY
The Spurs will be chatting with 50 of its players, past and present, as the franchise celebrates 50 years in San Antonio.
It will certainly be a must-see for all Spurs fans.
AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONS TO COACHING AND BASKETBALL OPERATIONS STAFF
The Austin Spurs announced several additions to their staff.
Gilbert Abraham and Dennis Cutts have been added as assistant coaches, with Josh Larson and Brendan Sabean being promoted to basketball operations manager and assistant general manager, respectively.
HERE ARE SOME OF MCDERMOTT'S FAVES
The Spurs released another "Favorites in :50" episode featuring Doug McDermott.
We learn some of his favorites and much more.
Check it out:
NEW SEASON PARTY WITH KELDON WAS A SUCCESS
Keldon Johnson hosted a Spurs season kick-off party with several fans and from the looks of it, it was a hit!
ICYMI: GERVIN BOBBLEHEAD IS COMING SOON
Fans going to the Nov. 7 game versus Denver will have a cool treat waiting for them.
The Spurs will be giving out a new George Gervin bobblehead collectible.
SPURS FAN SPOTLIGHT: "MIDWEST MAN MYTH"
Spurs fan "Midwest Man Myth" (his Twitter profile name) reminded everyone he still wears the Spurs Icon jerseys but favors the Fiesta jerseys.
Do you have some Spurs news you want to share with us? Let us know on Twitter at @KENS5 and at @JeffGSpursKENS5. | https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-news-jeremy-sochan-joins-nike-new-spurs-docuseries-coming-nba-san-antonio/273-5e769d3c-c9b9-4c2d-b887-b1bc9b91e92c | 2022-10-21 23:33:14 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-news-jeremy-sochan-joins-nike-new-spurs-docuseries-coming-nba-san-antonio/273-5e769d3c-c9b9-4c2d-b887-b1bc9b91e92c |
HSINCHU, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), announced a US$1.477 cash dividend per ADS (or approximately US$1.147 per ADS after the Taiwan withholding tax and Citibank, N.A.'s depositary fees) will be distributed on July 27, 2023.
ADS holders are encouraged to check with their securities brokers for receipt of dividend payments. Questions may be directed to Citibank, N.A.'s Tiffany Ma (Tel: +1-973-461-5734 or tiffany.ma@citi.com).
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A convict serving a life sentence for murder and rape who escaped from a top-security prison in South Africa by faking his own burning death likely got warders to help smuggle a corpse into his cell, a parliamentary hearing was told Wednesday.
Thabo Bester’s elaborate escape happened nearly a year ago — when he was formally declared dead by suicide — but has only been made public and pieced together in the past three weeks. Critics allege that officials intentionally covered up the story.
New details emerged in Wednesday’s hours-long parliamentary hearing into security failures in the breakout, as lawmakers questioned senior officials from the prison and British private security company G4S, which has a long-term contract to run it.
Bester, who was convicted on one count of murder and two counts of rape and sentenced in 2012, was finally re-arrested in Tanzania last weekend along with his girlfriend, a celebrity doctor and socialite, police said. Police are in the process of bringing the two back to South Africa.
Three prison employees, the prison’s night supervisor and two warders in the security camera control room, have been fired on suspicion of helping Bester escape amid the confusion of the pre-dawn blaze in his cell on May 3, 2022. One of them faces a murder charge over the body of the unidentified man that was left burned beyond recognition in Bester’s cell.
The father of Bester’s girlfriend also was charged with murder. Police said the unidentified man died of a blunt force trauma to the head before being burned.
But lawmaker Glynnis Breytenbach said Wednesday she suspected more warders and officials were bribed to get the body into the cell and help Bester escape from Mangaung Correctional Centre in the central Free State province.
“How many palms were greased?” Breytenbach asked the prison and G4S officials. “Are you honestly telling us this escape of Hollywood proportion was done with the assistance of only three people?”
The prison and G4S officials conceded under questioning that a TV cabinet big enough to possibly hide a dead body in was brought into the prison in an unauthorized vehicle on May 2 last year, hours before Bester broke out around 4 a.m. the following morning. Neither the cabinet nor the vehicle was searched.
They also said top prison officials had given Bester permission to be transferred to a single-occupant cell three days before his escape “for his own safety,” because he claimed he was being threatened by prison gangs. His new cell was situated next to a fire escape through which he’s believed to have fled, in a part of the prison where security cameras had a “blind spot,” according to lawmakers.
Lawmaker Xola Nqola said it was “not a coincidence” that Bester was moved to that cell at that time.
An internal investigation by G4S found the prison’s security camera recording system had a “power interruption” around the time of the escape, according to documents the company submitted to the hearing.
For months after Bester’s escape, he and girlfriend Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, whom police identified as his “accomplice,” lived in a mansion in a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, driving luxury cars while running a company that defrauded businesses out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to media reports.
Authorities only announced publicly last month that Bester hadn’t died in his cell and had escaped, and that only after South African news organization GroundUp broke the story that the charred body found in the cell wasn’t Bester, according to findings from the autopsy. GroundUp also reported there had been recent public sightings of Bester shopping at an upmarket mall with Magudumana.
Those reports and heightened public interest in the story appeared to have spurred Bester and Magudumana to flee the country. After a two-week hunt, police announced the couple had been arrested Saturday near the border between Tanzania and Kenya, more than 2,000 miles away.
The sensational story unleashed heavy criticism against authorities for failing to warn the public that a dangerous criminal was on the loose.
While Wednesday’s hearing focused on the initial prison failures, more hearings are scheduled on what police, the Department of Corrections and South Africa’s Ministry of Justice knew about Bester’s escape and when they found out, amid allegations of a cover-up.
Bester was already a renowned criminal known as the “Facebook rapist” for using the social media site to lure his victims to meetings, claiming he could get them modeling contracts. He was found guilty of murder for stabbing his girlfriend, a model, to death in 2011 and raping two other female models.
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Magome reported from Johannesburg.
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Florida boat captain charged with manslaughter in parasailing accident that killed Illinois mother
MARATHON, Fla. - A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.
Daniel Gavin Couch, 49, was booked into the Monroe County Jail on Thursday and was being held on a $100,000 bond.
An investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found Couch cut the line holding Supraja Alaparthi and the two boys because the parasail was "dragging" in high winds from a sudden summer storm.
They were still strapped into the parasail as they were dragged across the waves for nearly 2 miles before slamming into the old Seven Mile Bridge, the investigation found.
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Family members, including Alaparthi’s 6-year-old daughter, were on the boat that afternoon. They were visiting the Keys from Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and told the captain they could return the next day if the weather was too bad to go up in the parasail. But the captain said it would be OK, the family's attorney Michael Haggard said when he filed a wrongful death lawsuit in June.
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After the parasail hit the bridge, Alparthi was underwater. Her 10-year-old son was hanging upright, and her 9-year-old nephew was bent backward with his head under water, the report said.
"The captain did not maneuver his vessel under the bridge to offer aide even though the family members on the parasail vessel later reported they were begging him to help," the arrest warrant said.
The captain of a nearby boat took the victims to shore.
RELATED: Family of mother killed while parasailing in Florida Keys files wrongful death lawsuit
"Weather data, pictures, and videos gathered throughout the investigation show black, ominous looking clouds and areas of high winds in the vicinity of the incident," the arrest warrant said.
Investigators also found Couch’s decision to cut the tow line was "gross and flagrant" and he should have taken into account other possible options to safely bring the passengers down.
A lawyer who could speak on Couch's behalf was not listed in jail records. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-boat-captain-charged-with-manslaughter-in-parasailing-accident-that-killed-illinois-mother | 2022-09-23 18:45:05 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-boat-captain-charged-with-manslaughter-in-parasailing-accident-that-killed-illinois-mother |
Everybody remembers the chaos that was Tennessee-Ole Miss last season.
In the Rebels’ 31-26 win, Ole Miss stopped Tennessee a yard shy of a first down on a fourth-down pass with just more than a minute left. The review of the play confirmed the spot of the ball. Tennessee fans unloaded, throwing debris on the field.
A yellow golf ball was thrown at Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, who picked it up, showed officials and put it in his pocket.
So where is the ball now?
In a report by USA Today, Kiffin revealed keeps it in his desk drawer.
According to the report, the yellow golf ball is a Strata Super Range ball.
Kiffin said the Oct. 16 game had a different feel to it than anytime he had been back to Neyland Stadium, especially when quarterback Matt Corral went down with injury.
“That’s when it turned,” Kiffin said, “like, in ‘Gladiator,’ literally when the guy gives the thumbs up and then he gives the thumbs down to kill the guy. That’s what I felt like, like it was a gladiator where the coliseum had one common theme about winning this game, hating this person, hating this (opponent). It just got electric, and we couldn’t hear.”
The golf ball, meanwhile, served as a substitute for a baseball as Kiffin threw out the first pitch prior to the Ole Miss-Tennessee baseball game.
“There were a lot of people, when they said, ‘Hey, you’re throwing out the first pitch. You’ve got to do the golf ball,’ " Kiffin said. “And I was kind of like, ‘I don’t know, I don’t want to take away from the baseball. Is that going to give Tennessee baseball motivation? Like, bulletin board (material) right before the first pitch?’”
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Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. | https://www.al.com/sec/2022/06/lane-kiffin-kept-golf-ball-thrown-at-him-during-tennessee-game-compared-night-to-gladiator.html | 2022-06-30 13:26:06 | 1 | https://www.al.com/sec/2022/06/lane-kiffin-kept-golf-ball-thrown-at-him-during-tennessee-game-compared-night-to-gladiator.html |
NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) today announced that its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Gordon, and its Senior Vice President of Finance, Serge Tanjga, will present at the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York, NY.
The MongoDB presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Events page of the MongoDB investor relations website at https://investors.mongodb.com/news-events/events. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time.
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A northwestern Indiana woman convicted of murder in the beating death of her 3-year-old son was sentenced Tuesday to 55 years in prison.
A judge also sentenced 31-year-old Crystal Cox to two years of probation for the July 5, 2021, death of her son Zeus.
A jury in May found the Lafayette woman guilty of murder and neglect.
Her boyfriend, Jermaine Garnes, is scheduled to be tried on murder and neglect on charges in October.
“What happened to Zeus, the abuse he endured at 3 years old, is unfathomable," Deputy Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Elyse Madigan said.
Authorities said Cox allowed Garnes to punch Zeus in the chest several times, rupturing Zeus’ intestines in four places, breaking his ribs and rupturing his kidneys. Additionally, Zeus had bruises and cuts from head to toe, forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe testified.
Garnes is scheduled to stand trial in October for murder and neglect.
Cox plans to appeal her conviction and sentence, the Journal and Courier reported. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Indiana-woman-gets-55-years-in-3-year-old-s-17272124.php | 2022-06-28 20:30:35 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Indiana-woman-gets-55-years-in-3-year-old-s-17272124.php |
New facility to increase production and create new jobs for region
ST. MARYS, Pa., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An affiliate of Phoenix Investors ("Phoenix"), a national private commercial real estate firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has announced a new tenant at its 835 Washington Street building located in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The property, which was part of a four-building portfolio Phoenix acquired from Ledvance in June of 2020, will now be home to Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems ("Gasbarre"). Gasbarre TPS designs, manufactures, and services industrial heat-treating equipment ranging from batch furnaces to continuous furnaces in atmosphere and vacuum configurations; it is headquartered in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
In line with their commitment to property and community revitalization, Phoenix has made numerous capital improvements to the facility, having invested in a full exterior refresh, lighting upgrades, new asphalt paving, and roof upgrades. Gasbarre will occupy approximately half of the building and will invest in the space further by adding cranes and heavy machinery, building out new offices, and adding a vestibule. Gasbarre has committed to a long-term lease as the new facility will help their company increase production.
"We are extremely excited about the possibilities that this facility will bring to Gasbarre. Our focus over the past several years has been in our products and in our people. Now, we can give each a place to flourish with sufficient room for growth in the future. We will be looking to add personnel as soon as we move from our current State Street location to Washington Street. The St. Marys community is our home, and we are thrilled with this opportunity to continue our growth in St. Marys."
"On behalf of the City of Saint Marys, we would like to congratulate the Gasbarre Family on their new expansion. It is wonderful to see their business grow and selecting our community for their future. Gasbarre has been so instrumental in the growth of the powder metal industry, and we wish them the best in the years to come," said Joseph Fleming, City Manager for Saint Marys.
"We are honored to welcome Gasbarre to our property in St. Marys," said Luke Herder, Phoenix's Leasing Associate. "Creating usable spaces for high-quality tenants like Gasbarre benefits all parties, including the surrounding community, by bringing job opportunities and neighborhood improvements to the area."
The St. Marys, PA property has an additional 250,000 SF of high-quality space available for other warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and office users. To inquire further, please contact Phoenix Investors at (414) 283-2600.
Phoenix Investors is a national commercial real estate firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Phoenix's affiliate companies hold interests in industrial, retail, office, and single tenant net-leased properties in approximately 55 million square feet, spanning 28 states. Its core business is the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. This strategy leads to positively transforming communities and restarting the economic engine in the communities we serve.
For more information, please visit https://phoenixinvestors.com.
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CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Lesser prairie chickens once numbered in the thousands throughout the American West, thriving on the prairielands of eastern New Mexico and the American West.
But in recent years, the chicken’s numbers declined amid growing development in the oil and gas and agriculture sectors throughout the region and conservationists worried the unique bird could be in danger of extinction.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed federal protections for the species last year under the Endangered Species Act, seeking an endangered listing for the bird in southeast New Mexico and West Texas and a threatened listing in the rest of the animal’s range which extends through Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas.
A species is considered “endangered” by the agency when its extinction is believed imminent, while “threatened” means the animal could soon warrant endangered status.
Both statuses results in the federal government developing a recovery plan and setting aside acreage deemed “critical habitat” of the species at risk.
A final decision on the lesser prairie chicken’s listing was expected this month, records show, and it could restrict access to lands needed for the chicken’s recovery and impact some of New Mexico’s biggest industries, the Carlsbad Current-Argus reported.
That’s why conservation bank Lesser prairie chickens Conservation proposed a habitat conservation plan for the oil and gas industry. It was approved by the Fish and Wildlife Service on June 3.
It would allow oil and gas operations to occur within areas where the chicken could dwell.
Energy companies buy protections from the conservation bank for the areas known as “strongholds,” while conducting certain conservation practices on the lands amid their operations, and in exchange are exempted from future restrictions should the species ultimately be listed.
They receive a permit for “incidental take” which refers to a number of birds that are allowed to be killed during development.
The intention, said LPC Conservation Chief Executive Officer Wayne Walker, is to save the animal in danger of dying out while also allowing essential economic drivers to continue.
That balance, he said, is essential as it enlists the help of companies that hold large swaths of land.
“We believe using a market-based business model is the best way to secure the desired outcomes for all involved to finally deliver quantifiable conservation benefits to the (the bird),” he said. “The species is a key indicator of the health of the southern Great Plains. LPC Conservation offers a legally defensible permit that should be of interest to this industry.”
The Fish and Wildlife Service said in a statement that enrollees would be able to avoid future regulatory shifts while helping to conserve the bird.
The agency also published an environmental assessment in May that showed take permits would impact up to 500,000 acres of chicken habitat in all five states — 200,000 acres in the southern population segment in New Mexico and Texas and 300,000 acres in the northern population.
When implemented, the agency estimates the plan would lead to the restoration and continued management of up to a million acres of chicken habitat.
This would have “no significant impact” on the environment or human activity, per a report from the Fish and Wildlife Service, and no further analysis was needed.
“For more than two decades, we have prioritized efforts with our partners to employ all available tools to facilitate the conservation of the lesser prairie-chicken,” the statement read. “Working with others is essential to protecting ecosystems that benefit wildlife and economies.”
Locally, Carlsbad-based conservation non-profit CEHMM (The Center for Excellence) reported it undertook several projects to protect the lesser prairie chicken in early 2022.
CEHMM offers conservation agreements also approved by the Fish and Wildlife Service for private and public lands.
Similar to the habitat conservation plan, enrollees agree to conservation practices to avoid future regulatory burdens if a listing is approved.
CEHMM reported it did not yet find any leks, or prairie chicken breeding grounds, during a week-long survey conducted March 23, per its report for the first quarter of 2022 published last month.
The oil and gas industry so far enrolled 508,737 acres within the bird’s occupied range in New Mexico in CEHMM’s program, per the report, while 891,293 acres were enrolled by ranchers and another 348,551 acres were enrolled by the New Mexico State Land Office.
That means about 1.2 million acres were enrolled in total, just more than half of the 2.1 million acres CHEMM identified as the bird’s occupied range.
Johnathan Hayes, executive director of the southwest region for the Audubon Society, said that effort to conserve the bird while protecting local industry was crucial to ensure local communities are impacted as little as possible by government decision-making.
He said the Society supports the chicken’s listing, but hopes plans like LPC Conservation’s and others will provide economic support amid conservation efforts.
“The listing decision is the right way to go, but we’re recognizing that that does have a cost,” Hayes said. “We want to make sure the negative impact that happens to industry, that we’re allowing industry to have some ability to predict what those regulations will be and what that impact will be.”
Hayes said work to save the bird could also restore the land and ecosystem, supporting the broader environment from human impacts to climate change.
“Birds are the canary in the coal mine. This is a good example of us seeing the loss of suitable habitat that is driving the decline of these birds is absolutely an impact we’ve had on the landscape, the climate,” he said.
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South Korean president travels to UAE, seeks arms sales
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received an honor guard welcome Sunday on a trip to the United Arab Emirates as he hopes to expand his country’s military sales here.
Yoon’s visit comes as South Korea conducts business deals worth billions of dollars and stations special forces troops to defend the UAE, an arrangement that drew criticism under his liberal predecessor. Now, however, it appears the conservative leader wants to double down on those military links even as tensions with neighboring Iran have already seen Tehran seize a South Korean oil tanker in 2021.
“I think that the situation in the Middle East is changing very rapidly when it comes to geopolitics,” said June Park, a fellow with the International Strategy Forum at Schmidt Futures. “So Korea wants to make sure some of the strategic partnerships and the components … with the UAE” remain strong.
Yoon arrived at Qasr Al Watan palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. He was greeted by Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who took office in May after serving as the country’s de facto ruler for years.
An honor guard of traditionally dressed Emiratis greeted Yoon and his wife, Kim Keon Hee. They twirled model Lee-Enfield rifles alongside troops on camelback and horseback. Inside, a military band played the South Korean and Emirati national anthems.
After the ceremony, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency quoted Sheikh Mohammed as saying the UAE planned to invest $30 billion in South Korea. “We decided to make the investment with confidence in the Republic of Korea that keeps its promises under all circumstances,” he said.
The report did not elaborate.
While energy-hungry South Korea does rely on the Emirates for just under 10% of its crude oil supply, Seoul has struck a series of deals far beyond oil with this nation of seven sheikhdoms that closely tie the nation to Abu Dhabi. South Korea’s trade with the UAE is into the billions of dollars worth of cars, material and other goods.
The importance of the trip for Seoul could be seen in the South Korean business leaders attending a camel meat luncheon at the palace. They included Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won.
Before Yoon’s trip, officials described the visit as seeking to solidify the ties between the two countries.
“This visit will strengthen strategic cooperation with our brother country UAE in the four core cooperative sectors of nuclear power, energy, investment and defense,” said Kim Sung-han, director of national security in Yoon’s government.
On Saturday, Yonhap quoted an anonymous presidency official as also saying that an arms deal was planned.
“The atmosphere is extremely ripe for security or military cooperation between South Korea and the UAE involving the arms industry,” the official said, according to Yonhap.
Already, South Korea reached a $3.5 billion deal with the UAE in 2022 to sell the M-SAM, an advanced air defense system designed to intercept missiles at altitudes below 40 kilometers (25 miles). Emirati officials have grown increasingly concerned about protecting their airspace after being targeted in long-range drone attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
While U.S. forces fired Patriot missiles for the first time in combat since the 2003 Iraq invasion to defend Abu Dhabi during those attacks, the Emiratis have been hedging their reliance on American military support since America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
But South Korea’s biggest project remains the Barakah nuclear power plant, Seoul’s first attempt to build atomic reactors abroad. The $20 billion facility, which ultimately will have four reactors, is in the UAE’s western deserts near the Saudi border and one day will account for nearly a quarter of all of the Emirates’ power needs.
It’s also key to the UAE’s plans to go carbon neutral by 2050, a pledge that takes on special importance as it prepares to host the United Nations COP28 climate negotiations beginning in November in Dubai.
Yoon likely wants to assure the Emiratis that South Korea wants to be in the running for lucrative maintenance contracts after his predecessor, President Moon Jae-in, had said Seoul wanted to move away from nuclear energy.
“The energy policy took on a 180 degree shift” after the election, said Park, the analyst. “So Korea is now for nuclear and I guess that the Yoon administration wants to make sure to the Emiratis that there is no concern regarding policy shifts or anything like that.”
Then there’s also the nuclear tensions with North Korea. Yoon, a former top prosecutor, became president in May on a promise to take a harder line on Pyongyang. Up until recent years, hundreds of North Korean laborers were believed to be working in the UAE and elsewhere in the Gulf Arab states, offering a cash stream to Pyongyang as it seeks to evade mounting sanctions over its nuclear program.
However, a crackdown has seen their numbers drastically drop as nations stopped renewing their visas. A recent U.N. expert report noted that high-end camera gear bought in the UAE ended up in North Korea, while another mentioned a North Korean national living in Dubai obtaining foreign currency through an online app by lying about his nationality.
The U.N. also said as recently as 2021 it had information about North Korean diplomats in Iran flying on Dubai-based long-haul carrier Emirates smuggling gold with them.
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- Launches generative AI practice providing speed-to-market and co-innovation opportunities, leveraging hundreds of AI use cases to drive business impact for clients
- Genpact's deep industry and process expertise integrated with AI/ML to incubate and adapt generative AI for enterprises
NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses today announced it is working with Google Cloud to help businesses accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, including taking advantage of generative AI's adoption to drive actionable business insights.
Genpact is continuing to invest in its AI capabilities by establishing a generative AI (GenAI) practice teaming with Google Cloud. This partnership will leverage Google Cloud's advanced GenAI capabilities to cater to enterprises in key industries, including consumer goods, retail, life sciences, healthcare, hi-tech, and financial services. Through this partnership, Genpact and Google Cloud will accelerate their shared clients' cloud, data, and analytics modernization journeys to address the evolving needs of today's businesses.
This new investment builds on Genpact's deep expertise and commitment to AI innovation – from decades-long focus on advanced data analytics to strategic AI acquisitions, industry-specific responsible AI Frameworks, and extensive experience with large language models (LLMs) across numerous industries.
"We are seeing increased demand from our clients to leverage generative AI to improve productivity, minimize risk, and provide enhanced employee and customer experiences," said Katie Stein, Chief Strategy Officer and Global Business Leader, Enterprise Services and Analytics, Genpact. "This expanded partnership highlights the strategic role that partner ecosystems will play in the massive enterprise AI market. Combining Google Cloud's suite of products with Genpact's domain, process, and data expertise provides a differentiated strategic partnership to our clients, driving competitive advantage and meaningful growth in a fast-evolving world."
"We're proud to share that Genpact will launch the application of Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities," said Jim Anderson, Vice President, NA Partners Ecosystem & Channels at Google Cloud. "We know Genpact's deep expertise will enable enterprises to accelerate their generative AI development swiftly and responsibly."
The new practice will focus on helping enterprises accelerate their GenAI journeys, building generative AI for custom enterprise LLMs, business processes, and augmenting operations. The practice will house a dedicated team of data scientists, data engineers, and domain experts focused on the rapid development of generative AI capabilities on the Genpact Cora platform which is already integrated with more than 250 enterprise ecosystems handling more than 20 million transactions a month.
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BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored 21 seconds into the game and added an empty-netter as the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night.
DeBrusk also assisted on the go-ahead goal, splitting a pair of defenders in a race for the puck and feeding Patrice Bergeron with a behind-the-back pass to put Boston up 2-1 with 7:25 left in the second period.
DeBrusk, who turned 26 on Monday, said he wasn’t even sure in the morning he’d be able to play because of an injury he suffered in the season-opener that kept him out of Boston’s win over Arizona on Saturday.
“It was nice to contribute, obviously. That’s the best way to help the team,” DeBrusk said. “That early in the game to kind of set the tone, that’s what we all want to do and I was lucky enough to kind of get a lucky one there.”
Bergeron finished with a goal and assist for the Bruins, who improved to 3-0-0 under new coach Jim Montgomery and handed Florida its first loss of the season after opening with two wins. David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic also scored for Boston. Linus Ullmark stopped 36 shots.
Gustav Forsling had a goal and an assist for Florida, which never recovered after falling behind 4-1 in the third. Sam Bennett and Colin White also scored for Florida. Matthew Tkachuk had an assist, giving him two goals and two assists in three games with the Panthers, who picked him up in an offseason trade with Calgary. Sergei Bobrovsky had 29 saves.
The Panthers were already without defenseman Brandon Montour with an upper-body injury and lost defenseman Aaron Eckblad midway through the second period.
Coach Paul Maurice, hired to take over the Panthers in June, said he was impressed with his short-handed club’s tenacity on Monday night and likes what he has seen thus far. Florida opened the season with three straight road games and went 2-1 on the trip.
“They’re on the path. I like the way they think the game. I like the way they treat each other on the bench. I like how wired how they are before the game. They like playing. They’re excited,” Maurice said. “In a game tonight when it wasn’t easy, there was no complaining. They just keep battling.”
Pastrnak hit the side of an empty net with about 3:20 left to play after the Panthers, down two goals, pulled Bobrovsky for an extra skater while on a power-play. White scored with 1:37 left to pull the Panthers to 4-3, but DeBrusk scored his empty-net goal for the Bruins just 34 seconds later.
DeBrusk put Boston up 1-0 in the opening minute of the game on wrist shot from the right circle that seemed to catch Bobrovsky by surprise.
Tkachuk helped Florida tie it with an assist on Bennett’s goal, feeding him a pass for an easy tip-in 4 1/2 minutes into the second.
Midway through the period, Tkchuk got the Bruins’ attention again after a big hit at center ice and a subsequent scrum. Nick Foligno tried to get at Tkachuk but was held back. Boston’s Dan Renouf then tried to engage the new Florida forward but was also contained as the officials kept it from escalating.
Tkachuk recived a double-minor for roughing, Foligno went off for roughing and and Boston’s Tomas Nosek picked up a minor for kneeing Rudolf Balcers on the initial hit.
“We had everybody in there,” Montgomery said. “We were a pack of wolves in there together and after that I thought we had our best three minutes of the game — and we were down to three lines. So I think it speaks volumes about how hard they play for each other.”
David Krejci drew an interference penalty on Forsling after getting tripped up in front of the Florida net during an extended possession for the Bruins in the Panthers’ zone. Just after the penalty ended, Bergeron fed Pastrnak with a pass back inside the Florida zone and Pastrnak took it from there, slipping the puck between Marc Staal’s skates and getting in alone on Bobvrosky for his second goal of the season.
NOTES: Boston has 16 goals scored by 12 different players in its first three games. … DeBrusk’s goal was his first of the season and gave him 93 for his career. … Maurice said Ekblad will be evaluated on Tuesday.
UP NEXT
Bruins: At Ottawa on Tuesday night.
Panthers: Host Philadelphia in their home opener Wednesday night.
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PARIS (AP) — A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, the spokesperson for her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday.
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11, 1904. She was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19.
Spokesman David Tavella said she died at 2 a.m. on Tuesday at the Sainte-Catherine-Laboure nursing home in the town of Toulon.
The Gerontology Research Group, which validates details of people thought to be 110 or older, listed her as the oldest known person in the world after the death of Japan’s Kane Tanaka, aged 119, last year.
Sister André tested positive for the coronavirus in January 2021, shortly before her 117th birthday, but she had so few symptoms that she didn’t even realize she was infected. Her survival made headlines both in France and beyond.
In April last year, asked about her exceptional longevity through two world wars, she told French media that “working … makes you live. I worked until I was 108.”
She was known to enjoy a daily glass of wine and chocolate.
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — No. 1 Penn State wrestling beat Clarion 40-6 on Sunday at Rec Hall.
For the seventh time under Cael Sanderson, the Nittany Lions finished the dual meet season undefeated. It was also the 66th-straight sellout at Rec Hall.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Twins departed for their week in Southern California with a razor thin one-game lead in their division.
After a disappointing week in which they went 1-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels, the Twins have been surpassed by the Cleveland Guardians in the division and caught by the Chicago White Sox.
The Twins will head home after a 4-2 loss to the Angels on Sunday, the second straight game in which they did not record a hit with runners in scoring position. With 49 games left in the season, the Twins now trail the Guardians by 2 ½ games in the division and are tied with the White Sox.
Sunday’s loss didn’t feature the dramatics of the night before. Instead, it was more of a sleepy loss, in which the Twins did not score a run after the first inning when Byron Buxton hit his 28th home run of the year out to right-center field, a two-run blast.
They followed up a day in which they went 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position with one where they went just 0-for-4, finishing with only five hits on the day.
The Angels tagged starter Chris Archer for three runs in his four-inning outing, knotting the game up in the third inning with a Luis Rengifo double that plated two and taking the lead for good an inning later on a Kurt Suzuki sacrifice fly.
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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with safety Jessie Bates, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday.
The Falcons also agreed to acquire tight end Jonnu Smith from the New England Patriots, according to another person familiar with that deal. The Falcons are sending a seventh-round pick to New England, per NFL Network.
Atlanta announced that Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom has signed a five-year contract extension, reportedly making him the NFL’s highest-paid guard.
ESPN reported the deal, which will keep Lindstrom with the Falcons through the 2028 season, is worth $105 million. It locks up another key member of the offensive line, with left tackle Jake Matthews under contract through 2026.
Lindstrom’s average of $21 million per season surpasses Indianapolis guard Quenton Nelson’s $20.2 million annual average.
Bates started 79 games in five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Bates had 14 interceptions, forced three fumbles and recovered two. He was a second-team All-Pro in 2020.
Smith had 27 catches for 245 yards last year. He had his best season in 2020 for Tennessee under Falcons coach Arthur Smith, who was the Titans’ offensive coordinator that season. Smith had 41 receptions for 448 yards and eight TDs that season.
The 26-year-old Lindstrom, a second-team All-Pro in 2022, was Atlanta’s top pick in 2019 out of Boston College. He has started 55 games over his four-year career, only missing time when he went down with a broken foot as a rookie.
Lindstrom was selected to his first Pro Bowl this past season after starting all 17 games at right guard and anchoring a line that opened up holes for the third-best rushing attack in the NFL. The Falcons averaged 159.9 yards per game on the ground.
Pro Football Focus said Lindstrom led all offensive players with a 95.0 grade. He was PFF’s top-graded offensive lineman during four weeks this past season.
Lindstrom has been called for only one holding penalty in his career.
The contract extension for Lindstrom is expected to be part of a big spending spree by the Falcons, who went into free agency with roughly $50 million of cap space.
Atlanta is looking to make a big move in 2023 after five straight losing seasons.
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AP Sports Writer Paul Newberry contributed to this report.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
0-3-6, WB: 7
(zero, three, six; WB: seven)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
0-3-6, WB: 7
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North Korea's record year of missile testing is putting the world on edge
In 2020, North Korea conducted four missile tests. In 2021, it doubled that number. In 2022, the isolated nation fired more missiles than any other year on record, at one point launching 23 missiles in a single day.
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North Korea has fired more than 90 cruise and ballistic missiles so far this year, showing off a range of weapons as experts warn of a potential nuclear test on the horizon.
Though the tests themselves aren't new, their sheer frequency marks a significant escalation that has put the Pacific region on edge.
"The big thing about 2022 is that the word 'test' is no longer appropriate to talk about most North Korean missile launches -- they are hardly testing missiles these days," said Ankit Panda, a nuclear policy expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "Everything we've seen this year suggests that Kim Jong Un is dead serious about using nuclear capabilities early in a conflict if necessary."
The attention-grabbing tests also threaten to set off an arms race in Asia, with nearby countries building up their militaries, and the United States promising to defend South Korea and Japan by the "full range of capabilities, including nuclear."
Here's a look back at a year of weaponry and warnings -- and what could come next.
Ramping up missile tests
Of the more than 270 missile launches and nuclear tests by North Korea since 1984, more than a quarter came this year, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Missile Defense Project.
Of that total, more than three quarters were recorded after Kim Jong Un came to power in 2011, reflecting the dictator's ambitions -- of which he made no secret, vowing in April to develop the country's nuclear forces at the "highest possible" speed.
That lofty goal was reflected in a flurry of testing, with North Korea firing missiles on 36 days this year, according to a CNN count.
"For missiles, they set daily, monthly and yearly records," said Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center.
The majority of these tests were cruise and ballistic missiles. Cruise missiles stay inside the Earth's atmosphere and are maneuverable with control surfaces, like an airplane, while ballistic missiles glide through space before reentering the atmosphere.
Pyongyang has also fired surface-to-air missiles and hypersonic missiles.
"North Korea is literally turning into a prominent operator of large scale missile forces," said Panda. He pointed to recent instances where North Korea fired missiles in response to military exercises or diplomatic talks by the U.S. and its regional allies, adding: "Anything that the U.S. and South Korea will do, North Korea can proportionately demonstrate that it has capabilities to keep up as well."
Among the ballistic missiles tested was the Hwasong-12, which traveled more than 4,500 kilometers (about 2,800 miles) in October -- flying over Japan, the first time North Korea had done so in five years. Another notable missile was the Hwasong-14, with an estimated range of more than 10,000 kilometers (more than 6,200 miles).
To put those distances in context, the U.S. island territory of Guam is just 3,380 kilometers (2,100 miles) from North Korea.
But one particular weapon has drawn international attention: the Hwasong-17, North Korea's most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date. It could theoretically reach the U.S. mainland -- but there are still a lot of unknowns about the missile's ability to deliver a nuclear payload on target.
North Korea claimed to have successfully launched the Hwasong-17 in March for the first time. However, South Korea and U.S. experts believe the test may have actually been an older and less advanced missile.
The Hwasong-17 was tested again in November, according to North Korean state media, with Kim warning afterward that the country would take "more offensive" action in response to "enemies seeking to destroy peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and region."
Nuclear fears
Since early this year, the U.S. and international observers have been warning that North Korea appears to be preparing for an underground nuclear test -- which would be its first since 2017.
Satellite imagery has shown new activity at North Korea's nuclear test site, where the country has previously conducted six underground nuclear tests. It claimed its most recent test was a hydrogen bomb, the most powerful weapon Pyongyang has ever tested.
That 2017 nuclear test had an estimated yield of 160 kilotons, a measure for how much energy the explosion releases.
For comparison, the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in Japan, yielded just 15 and 21 kilotons respectively. The U.S. and Russia have performed the most explosive tests in history, yielding upwards of 10,000 kilotons.
It's not clear exactly how many nuclear weapons North Korea possesses. Experts at Federation of American Scientists estimate it may have assembled 20 to 30 nuclear warheads -- but its ability to detonate them accurately on the battlefield is unproven.
Rising tensions
Though there had once been hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in 2019 after landmark meetings between Kim and then-U.S. President Donald Trump, those were dashed after both leaders walked away without having struck any formal denuclearization agreements.
US-North Korea relations have nosedived since then, with Kim in 2021 announcing a sweeping five-year plan for modernizing the North's military, including developing hypersonic weapons and a nuclear-powered submarine.
This year is an extension of that vision, with North Korea working toward developing its own strategic nuclear deterrent as well as nuclear options in any conflict on the Korea Peninsula.
There are a few possible reasons why this year has been so active. Some experts say Kim could have felt empowered to act while the West was preoccupied with the war in Ukraine. Panda, the nuclear expert, added that tensions tend to flare when South Korea has a conservative government -- which has been the case since May.
North Korea's aggressive acceleration in weapons testing has sparked alarm in the region, pushing its exposed neighbors -- Japan and South Korea -- closer to Western partners.
The U.S., South Korea and Japan have held a number of joint exercises and fired their own missiles in response to Pyongyang's tests. The U.S. stepped up its presence in the region, redeploying an aircraft carrier into waters near the peninsula, and sending top-of-the-line stealth fighter aircraft to South Korea for training. Meanwhile, the Quad countries -- a grouping of the U/S., India, Japan and Australia -- have deepened military cooperation, with their leaders meeting in May.
Individual governments have also taken dramatic action, with Japan saying it will double its defense spending, the pacifist nation's biggest military buildup since World War II.
But experts have warned that this rapid militarization could fuel instability across the region. And there's no clear end in sight; the U.S. and South Korea have more joint exercises planned in the spring, which could propel North Korea to continue firing tests "just to show their displeasure," said Klingner.
He added that negotiations are unlikely until Kim has further developed his weapons, when "in his mind, he'd be coming back to the table in a position of strength."
"Each of the lanes of the road, they've been improving their capabilities, both nuclear and missile," he said. "It's all very, very worrisome." | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/north-koreas-record-year-missile-testing-putting-world-edge/42342529 | 2022-12-27 04:35:17 | 1 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/north-koreas-record-year-missile-testing-putting-world-edge/42342529 |
This is the updated 2023 BMW X7 SUV.
The X7 got a midcycle refresh for 2023.
The interior is largely the same, save for a new curved display with BMW's iDrive 8 tech.
There are two new mild-hybrid engines on offer.
Those headlights, though... yikes.
At least the taillights look nice.
This new dashboard decal lights up.
The updated styling is polarizing to say the least.
But the X7 is super nice to drive.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmes, a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, today announced that Ching Tian has joined the company as chief innovation officer.
Emmes Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christine Dingivan said, "Ching brings a wealth of data and digital experience, which will be immediately useful as we accelerate our transition to decentralized trials. Her role is to work across the company to integrate technology and processes that strengthen the way we'll address clinical trials of the future."
Tian said, "As a biostatistician by training, I have spent many years leading functional operations and optimizing the clinical trial processes through technology with a data focus. What attracted me to Emmes were Dr. Dingivan's vision of Emmes as a tech-enabled CRO, the company's roots in biostatistics, its 45-year history and science-based, high-quality clinical research reputation.
"I'm very proud to have contributed to the industry's Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT) and digital evolution over the past five years," she noted. "The speed of adoption has been unprecedented. The solutions are still a work in process, however, especially in areas of reducing overall complexity and user experience.
"That is why this is such an exciting time for the industry and for Emmes. Our data expertise and rich experience from design to submission, plus our mid-size position in the market, will be a fertile ground for rapid innovation and scaling. I'm very impressed with what the Emmes team has accomplished, and I'm excited to help lead the next phase of innovation," Tian added.
Before joining Emmes, Tian was senior vice president of strategy and solutions at Medable, where she created and was responsible for its DCT product strategy. Her previous role at Novartis, where she was general manager, data & digital, in global drug development, also included accountability for driving the DCT strategy, programs and platforms.
In addition, Tian's CRO and pharma experience included leadership positions at PPD and MedImmune/AstraZeneca, where she held roles of increasing responsibility in areas such as global pharmacovigilance systems, early clinical development services, global clinical informatics, data management, statistical programming, and clinical technology operations.
Tian holds a master's degree in biostatistics from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Hangzhou Dianzi University in China.
"Ching knows this industry and what our clients want and need from a CRO," noted Dr. Dingivan. "Her experience at Medable, where she worked to ensure that technology was not built in a vacuum but integrated with the business, will be valuable in her new position at Emmes. Her experience across technology, CRO and biopharma companies is a unique asset for leading our Advantage eClinical platform development and commercialization activities."
She added, "Ching is a visionary leader with unmatched drive for innovation, which makes her a perfect fit for Emmes as we continue our accelerated global growth strategy."
About Emmes
Founded more than 45 years ago, Emmes is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation. The company's clients include numerous agencies and institutes of the U.S. federal government and a wide range of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies throughout the world. To learn more about how our research is making a positive impact on human health, go to the Emmes website at www.emmes.com.
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DUBLIN, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today confirmed its participation in the following September 2022 investor conferences:
Wells Fargo 2022 Healthcare Conference
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 11:35am EDT (10:35am CDT)
Karen Parkhill, executive vice president & chief financial officer, IT & enterprise excellence answered questions about the company.
Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Monday, September 12, 2022, at 12:30pm EDT (11:30am CDT).
Geoff Martha, chairman and chief executive officer, will answer questions on the company.
The Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2022
Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:10pm BST (8:10am CDT)
Rob ten Hoedt, executive vice president & president, EMEA & APAC, will answer questions on the company.
A live webcast of each session will be available on the date and time of each of the conferences noted above by clicking on the Investors Events at http://investorrelations.medtronic.com. An archive of each Q&A session will be available on the same webpage later in the day.
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Veterinary Partners (CVP), a community of veterinary professionals dedicated to their mission of bringing joy to families by providing the best care possible for the pets they love, has awarded two students from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) with the 2022 CVP-LMU Leadership Award which includes $25,000 in tuition reimbursement.
For the past several years, CVP has partnered with LMU-CVM to support and empower LMU veterinary students as they prepare for their career in veterinary medicine. Leadership adds value to the world and inspires others to do the same. It is deserving of celebration and support, which is the foundation for the CVP-LMU Leadership Award.
Victoria Homfeld and Sarah Mithan, both of the class of 2023, received the awards from CVP Director of University Relations Dr. Laura Strong. "CVP is thrilled to award Victoria and Sarah with this award as future pet heroes. As part of the criteria for selection, applicants must be committed to supporting the CVP mission of bringing joy to families by providing the best care possible to the pets they love and both Sarah and Victoria have exemplified that during their time as clinical affiliates and student colleagues within the CVP community," said Dr. Strong.
Sarah spent time at Wright Veterinary Medical Center in Bethlehem, PA where she demonstrated exceptional communication skills with clients and colleagues, exemplary professionalism, and an interest in further developing her leadership skills. Sarah's time was so well spent, she will begin her career as an Associate Veterinarian at Wright Veterinary Medical Center as part of the CVP community.
Victoria participated in the CVP Student Colleague Program at Rocky Point Animal Hospital in Rocky Point, NY as well as completed externships at Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Hospital in Brentwood, NH. Victoria will also spend time at Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in Harrisburg, PA and again at Rocky Point Animal Hospital as she completes her clinical rotations as part of the LMU curriculum. Victoria was an outstanding addition to each hospital team, so much so, that she will be starting her career with Rocky Point Animal Hospital upon graduation.
"Students are the future of our profession and those who exhibit leadership skills early on deserve recognition," said Kevin Ruffe, CVP CEO. "The veterinarians and their teams within the CVP community are committed to providing students with great experiences and those experiences are part of what help shape their futures in veterinary medicine. We are truly honored to award both Victoria and Sarah with these awards."
CVP has been a proud partner of LMU for the last four years, supporting each class that moves through the program in many aspects including the clinical affiliate program. CVP was named an LMU Clinical Affiliate of the Year in 2020 and continues to support more LMU students each year.
To learn more about the CVP-LMU Leadership Award and the clinical affiliate program, visit the CVP website at cvpco.com/lmu-students.
Community Veterinary Partners is a growing community of veterinary care professionals united by our mission of bringing joy to families by providing the best care possible for the pets they love.
Visit cvpco.com for more information, or follow CVP on LinkedIn and Facebook.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Belinda Yeager Carter
VP of Marketing
412-400-7447 | belinda.carter@cvpco.com
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Van Weber threw four touchdown passes to lead Rutherford in a 42-13 win over North Arlington, in Rutherford.
The win kept Rutherford unbeaten at 6-0.
Weber connected with Zach Herninko on two scoring passes, the first a 17-yarder in the first quarter, and the second a 32-yarder in the second quarter. Chris Gioia and Ryan Ward also hauled in touchdown passes.
Cole Goumas got the scoring going for the home team by running in a 60-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Goumas added on a 34-yard touchdown rush in the third.
Kyle Villani caught a pair of touchdown passes from Devin Rivas to score for North Arlington (4-2).
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When You Put on a Better Fit, You Put on a Show
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonobos, the menswear brand that started with a perfect pair of chinos, introduces its new Fall 2022 campaign featuring celebrated actor, comedian, and producer, Nick Kroll.
In a homage to television programming of yesteryear, the viewer follows Kroll as he finds himself (barely) breaking a sweat in a fitness/workout infomercial, answering tough questions from a surprisingly familiar talk show host and even posing in some steamy late night programming - viewers can text the number in the spot for a fun surprise too.
Kroll fits into a number of roles professionally – from co-creating, producing, and performing in Netflix's animated series "Big Mouth", to co-starring in the critically acclaimed Broadway show, "Oh, Hello" and being featured in Olivia Wilde's upcoming film, "Don't Worry Darling." In the same way, he finds himself in the perfect fitting Bonobos pants, no matter the scenario. With up to five fits to choose from, each pant style moves with your body – from the Slim Taper fit, for those who want a little extra hug in their calf, to Athletic Fit, for the guy who never skips leg day, to those who want something in-between.
"Bonobos has always been, and will always be focused on finding your best fit," says David Sasson, Chief Operating Officer at Bonobos. "Our campaign showcases the jolt of joy and confidence you feel when you not only look good, but also fit well in the clothes you wear; and our friend Nick certainly emulates that energy."
"This is such a natural fit, just like their line of pants...LOL LOL LOL LOL," joked Kroll. "Bonobos politely asked me never to repeat such a lame joke or say LOL that many times," he continued. "Now, I've probably caused irreparable harm to our relationship - which is a shame, because I genuinely like wearing their clothes."
In addition to pants, the campaign features key items from Bonobos's Fall 2022 line that are perfect for the modern guy — from tuxedos for your friend's nth rescheduled wedding, Riviera short sleeve shirts for crisp 90 degree Fall days, to performance t-shirts comfortable for watching the game on the couch or in a crowded bar.
The campaign will run digitally on web, social media and paid social, through linear TV and OTT and will be featured prominently in Bonobos Guideshop locations across the United States from September 6 through mid-November. The creative concept was developed and produced in partnership with Transport New York.
Pieces featured in the 'Famous for Fit' Campaign include:
Fitness Infomercial
Bonobos Jetsetter Performance Tee in White and Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 in Fall Leaf
Talk Show
Bonobos Italian Stretch Wool Flannel Suit in Sage Green and Washable Merino Mock Neck Sweater in Olive
Love Hotline
Bonobos Stretch Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt in Eastling Floral and Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 in Pink Salmon
MISC
- Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt in Bleach Wash and Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 in Pageant Blue
- Bonobos Velvet Tuxedo Blazer in Dark Gold and Capstone Italian Wool Tuxedo Pant in Black
Link to Press Kit: HERE
Bonobos wants to give every guy the chance to feel good about his own fit, to feel as comfortable in his clothes as he is in his own skin, to have confidence in his place in the world, and to use that confidence to help others along the way. Because we believe in a world where all men fit. Check out more at www.Bonobos.com.
Walmart Inc. helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 230 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting https://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at https://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/walmart.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After careful consideration, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC, the investment adviser to the PSYK ETF (the "Fund"), in consultation with Elemental Advisors Inc., the Fund's sponsor, has recommended, and the Board of Trustees of ETF Series Solutions has approved, the termination and liquidation of the Fund pursuant to the terms of a Plan of Liquidation. Accordingly, the Fund is expected to cease operations and liquidate on or about March 28, 2023 (the "Liquidation Date").
The Fund will be closed to orders for new creation units on March 21, 2023, and the last day of trading the Fund's shares on the NYSE Arca, Inc. will be March 27, 2023. From March 21, 2023 through March 27, 2023, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for the Fund's shares during that time period. Customary brokerage charges may apply to such transactions.
In anticipation of the liquidation of the Fund, the Fund will be managed in a manner intended to facilitate its orderly liquidation, such as by raising cash or making investments in other highly liquid assets. As a result, starting on March 21, 2023 all or a portion of the Fund may not be invested in a manner consistent with the Fund's stated investment strategy, which may prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective.
On or about the Liquidation Date, the Fund will liquidate its assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders. This distribution is a taxable event. In addition, this payment to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. As calculated on the Liquidation Date, the Fund's net asset value will reflect the costs of closing the Fund. For the Fund's ordinary income and capital gains distributions, if any, shareholders of record as of March 28, 2023, will be paid on or about March 29, 2023. The liquidation distribution will be paid on or about March 29, 2023. Once the distributions are complete, the Fund will terminate.
If you would like additional information, please call 1-800-617-0004, or visit https://psyk-etf.com/.
Fund shareholders of record as of the record date are eligible to receive dividends from the liquidation distribution. The Fund will liquidate and pay dividends to shareholders of record on the pay date.
Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC serves as the investment advisor to the Fund. The Fund is distributed by Quasar, which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC or any of its affiliates.
Carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund's prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting https://psyk-etf.com/. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Investments involve risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund has the same risks as the underlying securities traded on the exchange throughout the day at market price. The Fund's investments will be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent the Index is so concentrated.
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Election-year review of disaster relief funds draws rebuke from Kentucky governor
FRANKF ORT, Ky. (AP) — Disaster recovery funds set up by Kentucky’s Democratic governor to assist victims of tornadoes and flooding will be scrutinized by the state auditor’s office at the request of a Republican-led legislative panel, a decision fraught with political undertones.
The review, announced Thursday by the state auditor’s office, comes in the midst of the state’s heated gubernatorial campaign and has the potential to raise questions about what has widely been a strength for Gov. Andy Beshear as he seeks a second term. Beshear, who was front and center after the storms hit and has been widely praised for mobilizing support for the stricken regions, called the timing of the review “grossly political.”
The auditor’s office said in its announcement that it will conduct a special examination of the Beshear administration’s “acceptance, administration and expenditure” of donated relief funds after tornadoes ravaged parts of western Kentucky in late 2021 and floods inundated the state’s Appalachian region last summer. The review will examine how the separate funds were managed during an approximately 18-month period through the end of June this year.
A special examination goes beyond examining financial information to also review things such as the management of funds. Republican state Auditor Mike Harmon is recused from the review, his office said. Harmon ran unsuccessfully for governor this year.
Soon after the announcement, Beshear said the relief funds are “fully transparent” and underwent rounds of scrutiny by the GOP-dominated Legislature and open-records requests for documentation.
“We’ll provide the documents to anybody, absolutely anyone,” he said at his weekly news conference. “Every transaction, every decision, every place a check was mailed, every place that received it.”
Beshear is being challenged by Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron in one of the nation’s most closely watched campaigns of 2023 as Beshear tries to win reelection in a GOP stronghold.
“To attack something like this for politics is really wrong,” Beshear said. “It’s paid for the funeral of every family we lost in tornadoes and in floods. It provided millions of dollars to people in their time of greatest need. It’s rebuilding hundreds of homes that otherwise wouldn’t have the funding to rebuild.”
The involvement of the auditor’s office comes a few months after state lawmakers passed a measure that Beshear signed to create a layer of legislative oversight for such relief funds.
The funds created by Beshear raised tens of millions of dollars through charitable donations from individuals and organizations around the world, according to their websites.
The decision to examine the funds’ management followed a recent letter requesting the review, the auditor’s office said. The request came from the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee in a letter signed by the panel’s Republican co-chairs.
In their request, the lawmakers said more than 200 checks were issued from the funds to people who either didn’t request assistance or later “stated no objective need.” That raises “serious concerns about the due diligence and general oversight” of the funds, they said. Their letter cited a state law stating that the auditor’s office shall assist the committee in “whatever manner the co-chairs deem … helpful.”
Cameron’s running mate, GOP state Sen. Robby Mills, said Thursday that Beshear’s administration provided “unsatisfactory answers” to lawmakers last month about the relief efforts, adding that Kentuckians “deserve better.”
There is no set date for when the special examination will be completed, the auditor’s office said.
This isn’t the first time the Beshear administration’s handling of disaster relief funds has come under scrutiny. After the state Public Protection Cabinet issued more than $10 million in $1,000 increments from a relief fund, reports surfaced that some people unaffected by the tornadoes were mistakenly sent payments. The Lexington Herald-Leader and WPSD-TV reported on the misdirected checks.
At the time, Beshear pointed to errors in data provided to his administration as the reason any checks were sent out erroneously. Those amounts, he said, added up to a fraction of the total assistance. Kentucky Republicans pounced on the reports of misdirected payments to attack Beshear. The state GOP said it raised questions about how Beshear’s administration had been using the funds.
Beshear stoutly defended the funds’ management Thursday, saying: “Every transaction, every check, every cent is accounted for and where it’s been sent.” He has said the funds made it possible to respond quickly to help people in dire need. The donations paid funeral expenses of storm victims and helped affected homeowners, renters and farmers.
As a result, the governor said, “we were able to provide services for our people that otherwise would not have been there.”
“This is a model that we ought to be celebrating, not trying to score potential points from,” Beshear added. “And let me tell you, anybody who got one of those payments, who’s moving into one of these homes, ought to be upset that people would bring politics into this.”
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WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, January 5, 2023
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HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
604 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
Winds will continue to decrease today.
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Antelope Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Monterey County through 630 AM PST...
At 606 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Partington Ridge, or near Tassajara Hot Springs, moving northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Thunderstorm expected to produce wind gusts of 50 to 55
mph, pea size hail and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jamesburg, Tassajara Hot Springs and Partington Ridge.
This includes Highway 1 between Mile Markers 44 and 45.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3613 12163 3616 12166 3618 12170 3620 12171
3623 12178 3642 12149 3627 12138 3627 12142
3624 12145 3624 12143 3625 12142 3626 12139
3625 12137 3619 12132 3609 12161
TIME...MOT...LOC 1406Z 239DEG 16KT 3619 12165
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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US defense chief in Hawaii amid distrust after fuel spill
By AUDREY McAVOY
Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Hawaii this week amid lingering community frustration and distrust after jet fuel from a military storage facility last year spilled into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water. The spill poisoned thousands of military families and threatened the purity of Honolulu’s water supply. Austin is meeting with his counterparts from several Indo-Pacific region allies. He’s also scheduled to meet with the commander of a joint task force in charge of draining fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility so it can be shut down. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/09/30/us-defense-chief-in-hawaii-amid-distrust-after-fuel-spill/ | 2022-09-30 23:28:11 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/09/30/us-defense-chief-in-hawaii-amid-distrust-after-fuel-spill/ |
- Megawatt scale demonstrator to be located in Bangalore, India
- Aim to deliver low-cost green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation
LONDON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceres Power a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver a megawatt scale solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) demonstrator in 2023.
Shell and Ceres are building this partnership to utilise SOEC technology to deliver high-efficiency, low-cost green hydrogen; now widely viewed as a credible route to decarbonise hard-to-abate parts of the energy system that rely on fossil fuels today.
Ceres aims to produce hydrogen at efficiencies around 20% greater than other technologies, in the range of mid-80s to 90% efficiency where it is possible to make use of waste heat in industrial processes to drive this high efficiency.
Ceres has committed £100 million for the development of its SOEC technology – with the aim of achieving a market-leading levelised cost of hydrogen of $1.5/kg by 2025. The agreement with Shell aligns with Ceres' business strategy and provides a pathway to the commercialisation and development of new markets.
The system will be installed at Shell's research and development technology centre in Bangalore, India, where the hydrogen will be used in industrial processes on site. The centre is a key part of Shell's focus on innovation and technology with the potential to provide cleaner energy solutions.
Phil Caldwell, Chief Executive of Ceres commented: "Today's announcement with Shell is a hugely important step for Ceres. The partnership endorses our business strategy and signals the potential of our SOEC technology to deliver low-cost green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation at the scale and pace needed to reach net zero."
Yuri Sebregts, EVP Technology, Shell: "Shell's Powering Progress strategy sets a clear ambition for Shell to be a leader in the energy transition and accelerate our journey to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. Hydrogen features heavily in that strategy. Ceres, with their differentiating SOEC technology, have the potential to produce Hydrogen at an optimum cost and efficiency profile. The pilot and collaboration with Ceres are a step forward in maturing this promising technology towards industrial scale."
For further information visit www.ceres.tech
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Student on rowing team missing after Florida lightning strike
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Divers searched through the night for a student missing after a rowing team’s boat capsized in an Orlando lake following a nearby lightning strike, officials said.
Medics took one child to a hospital, and three others who were on the boat were sent home with their parents following the incident on Lake Fairview on Thursday evening, Orlando Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Ian Davis said during a news conference.
“The rowing club was on the lake practicing,” Davis said. “There was lightning strike in the area. We’re unsure if it actually hit the vessel or was just in the area. The boat was capsized.”
Davis said divers and officials from multiple agencies were searching a wide area for the missing child. He did not give the age of the child or what school the team members attend.
Orlando television station WESH reported that the team was practicing at the North Orlando Rowing facility. Its online calendar said middle school and JV/Varsity teams were scheduled to practice between 3:50 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
“We are going to use every diver that we have to see if we can locate the missing child,” Davis said.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia based InnerAction Media has just released its new SaaS software application StoryMaker - offering to help small businesses in the US write their perfect 30 second pitch - and other important marketing messages - instantly.
StoryMaker is a cloud-based, Software as a Service (SaaS), application. The application uses at it's core, InnerAction Media's (IAM) proprietary "BrandStory" process. The marketing process filters a user's business marketing data and harnesses the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT, to create strategic marketing messaging. The custom marketing content created by StoryMaker can then be used to to publish on popular social media platforms, traditional media, emails, presentations and even to use at in-person networking events.
"I've had the unique opportunity to interview and help thousands of business leaders over the past 35 years. One thing most people struggle with is the question: "What's your 30 second pitch?" said IAM President and StoryMaker developer Jim Matuga. "StoryMaker solves this basic business problem and so much more."
StoryMaker was Initially conceived as an idea in November, 2022 as a project of Vantage Ventures and Executive Director Sarah Biller.
Vantage Ventures is an initiative of the John Chambers School of Business and Economics at West Virginia University to launch high impact, scalable businesses that tackle complex challenges.
The "SaaS Factory" initiative challenged 5 WVU students and 5 West Virginia entrepreneurs to create 10 SaaS applications in 10 weeks starting in January 2023. Under the guidance of successful software engineer Cary Landis, the project commenced and as a result, StoryMaker was created.
"Over time, the most memorable marketing campaigns have been written by individuals who articulate the unexpected in the familiar, link business capabilities to customer outcomes and capture these ideas precisely. Jim Matuga is one of those impressive individuals. Vantage Ventures is thrilled to support his vision to launch StoryMaker and help more small businesses across the country efficiently leverage his talents and time tested processes to tell their stories by deploying Generative AI via the StoryMaker program," said Biller.
"StoryMaker brings affordable marketing sophistication to the masses, and provides small business the tools and expertise to easily create effective marketing messaging including their perfect 30 second pitch, social media content, longer form marketing messages such as emails and blog content and even tag lines. The right words matter and are essential for most small businesses - to cause people to take action, buy their products or services and increase sales, that's exactly what StoryMaker does," said Matuga.
Going way beyond the capabilities of ChatGPT, StoryMaker stores the business profile and product/services data in a secure, cloud-based database and enables the user to quickly create unlimited marketing messages as needed. The created messages are also stored chronologically in the user database library for future use as well. All of the content that is created using StoryMaker is editable. Other features include: user-defined marketing tone of voice, customizable calls-to-action, blog content writing, social media hashtag generation and infinite products/services creation.
InnerAction Media (IAM) is a marketing and media agency based in Morgantown, WV. Since 2011 IAM has been helping small businesses and non-profit organizations succeed and prosper by helping them simplify, clarify and amplify their marketing messages and telling compelling stories.
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The BlackStar Film Festival is back in full swing, running from August 3-7. Black Star has evolved into one of the country’s premier film festivals over the years. The festival focuses on films created by Black and Indigenous creatives while also bringing together community members who enjoy film. Recognizing that the pandemic is not over and that many attendees still want to support the festival, the festival is offering a hybrid model again this year.
“We curate every aspect of our events to be intentional community-building efforts, centered on joy, radical care, and thriving, and we are excited to witness how this year’s festival embodies that spirit,” said BlackStar founder, Maori Karmael Harris in a statement about this year’s offerings
“We are excited to continue connecting with and welcoming our community in-person and virtually. This festival is a storytelling celebration with programming that has lots of people in mind—from yoga for families to parties to issue-based documentaries and horror films,” said Festival Director Nehad Khader in a press release.
The film schedule was recently released and there are a few standouts among the titles.
Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt’s moving documentary “Aftershock” is one of them. The film premiered at Sundance and has since gained traction on the festival circuit. Its theme is especially poignant given that it focuses on the US maternal health crisis.
Gabriel Martins, a Brazilian filmmaker, directed “Mars One.” The film follows an Afro-Brazilian family as they struggle to hold on to each other and their beliefs as right-wing conservatives rise to power.
“Lingui, the Sacred Bonds” is another film that has made waves. The film examines abortion from an African perspective.
Additionally, the festival will be providing a platform for short films and short documentaries as they vie to make the short list for the Academy Awards.
This year, attendees can also enjoy a slate of festival programming, both online and in-person in Philadelphia.
The lineup includes a virtual conversation with Mira Nair, the 2022 recipient of BlackStar’s Luminary Award. There will nightly episodes of The Daily Jawn—a talk show hosted by Holmes and Rashid Zakat featuring interviews with filmmakers, music, and much more—live with an audience at Penn Live Arts.
There will also be opening and closing night parties, plus a co-hosted First Friday! at the Barnes Museum, featuring live music by Omar’s Hat.
Harris explained why it was critical for BlackStar to maintain its hybrid formula.
“We are doing a hybrid festival because the coronavirus is still with us, and it hasn’t gotten under any type of control. It’s hard to plan an event for as far as we must. We thought it was the safest thing. We also didn’t want to have people be indoors for 12 hours a day in a mask, that’s a really hard thing to ask,” Harris said.
She shared “We are doing three programs so there will be lots of time for outdoor breaks. And we will be activating the courtyard outside the theater with a bazaar, and I think in many ways the pandemic has taught us to appreciate being outside in parks, outdoor areas etc. Actually leaning into the festive part of festivals.”
Another advantage of using a hybrid model is that people from all over the world can participate.
The BlackStar Film Festival is also a summer staple in Philadelphia. Patrons enjoy coming not only for the films but also for the atmosphere.
Harris shared what it meant to still have the city’s support after all these years and during difficult times.
“It’s wonderful and I am really grateful for it, and we hope that we are still offering something that is unique and necessary to people,” she said.
Festival Programmer Nehad Khader explained how films for the festival are chosen.
“The majority of our programs come through our selections. We find that through the submissions, we get to choose films that other folks haven’t seen. We also chose films that have played at other festivals knowing that this audience may not have access to it otherwise,” she stated.
The festival has also done a great job of highlighting international Black films.
“For international Black films certainly the continent, the Caribbean, Latin America and even Europe are good places to find Black Films,” Khader expressed.
She accented “that it’s really important to us to find films from outside the United States because at the end of the day, it’s about lifting up Black and Indigenous filmmakers.”
Tickets and the full lineup for the 11th annual Black Star Film Festival are now on sale if you enjoy films, community, or both.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts probably flashed a smile once he learned the team was offering a five-year, $255 million contract extension, which he agreed to Monday. The deal, which includes $179.3 million in guaranteed money, makes Hurts the highest-paid player in NFL history.
The extension means Hurts would not only receive a significant pay raise, but he officially assumed the role of a franchise quarterback, becoming the highest-paid player in the league, which may be temporary with fellow quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Justin Herbert up for extensions very soon.
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Five years is a long-time, and a lot can happen between now and the end of the 2028 season, ranging from the draft to how the roster is built from here on out.
Here are three things to watch over the course of the next five years now that Hurts has his new contract:
The Eagles have to maximize the hit rate of their draft picks
Knowing that a lot of money is invested in Hurts and other players on the offense, the Eagles will have to make sure they make the most of their draft picks. The Eagles are projected to have 18 picks in the next two seasons, vital assets that will be used in the roster-building process, with the drafted players replacing players who leave via free agency with young talent and the affordable contracts that come along with them.
Currently, the Eagles will have 19 unrestricted free agents after the 2023 season, some of whom include defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, center Jason Kelce, defensive end Brandon Graham, and three safeties (Terrell Edmunds, Justin Evans, and K’Von Wallace).
Adding free agents and working on other extensions is not out of the question
The structure of Hurts’ contract means the Eagles are not entirely out of the question when extending other players on the team and adding other free agents in the future.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Hurts will count $6.15 million in 2023, $13.56 million in 2024, $21.77 million in 2025, and $31.77 in 2026. The amounts for the 2027 and 2028 seasons are not immediately available, but the numbers will be enormous. The Eagles could always restructure Hurts’ contract, creating some cap space while freeing up money to make other moves. The Kansas City Chiefs have taken a similar approach with Patrick Mahomes, reportedly converting his $12 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, which opened up more than $9 million in cap space.
Devonta Smith and Landon Dickerson are two players who will be up for extensions, and keeping them on the team is essential, with Dickerson being named to the Pro Bowl and Smith being a Pro Bowl alternate.
Building the defense with so much money invested in the offense
Most of the money is now invested in the offense, with Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown sporting contracts worth more than $100 million (Brown signed a four-year, $100 million deal last offseason). With so much invested in the offense, the Eagles have shown they are prioritizing that side of the ball. Considering owner Jeffrey Lurie has emphasized his desire to have an innovative and dynamic offense, it is not a shock.
Defensively, it appears the plan will be to make sure the younger players who are added to the future core, involves defensive tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean will complement the other parts of the defense to continue to limit the deep plays downfield and get a sustained pass rush on the quarterback.
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The Southern Border Communities Coalition has sent a letter to Congress sharing what it calls “newly-discovered alarming facts” about the Border Patrol’s Critical Incident Teams that had been accused of covering up and distorting criminal and civil investigations involving Border Patrol agents.
In the past, SBCC investigated numerous cases involving these units saying it discovered instances of evidence tampering, evidence destruction, witness intimidation, fraudulent reports and other allegations to shield agents from prosecution or liability.
Ten months ago, SBCC sent its findings to Congress.
Shortly thereafter, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it would eliminate these critical incident teams.
The Office of Professional Responsibility agreed to take over future investigations involving border agents.
But now, SBCC alleges the OPR is hiring the same agents who ran or are still involved with the Border Patrol’s Critical Incident Teams or the “very people that Congress is investigating with BPCITs.”
“SBCC is gravely concerned that at no time, even now, has CBP ever been transparent about the activities of BPCITs,” SBCC said in a statement. “In light of their history of coverups, we are particularly concerned about the destruction, concealment, and alteration of records related to BPCITs.”
In a new letter to Congress, SBCC goes on to say “the network of current and former BPCITs have permeated CBP and other parts of government … we believe the threat that BPCITs pose is ongoing, pervasive and may be increasing.”
Border Report reached out to CBP about these allegations, but the agency has yet to respond. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/border-report/border-patrols-investigative-shadow-units-back-under-the-spotlight/ | 2022-08-13 05:28:16 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/border-report/border-patrols-investigative-shadow-units-back-under-the-spotlight/ |
On Dec. 14, 2020, seven days after the secretary of state announced that the voters of Georgia had elected Joe Bidden, state Sen. Burt Jones swore that he had been duly elected by the people of Georgia to vote for Donald Trump for president as a state elector.
Our governor and secretary of state stood up to Trump and respected the will of the people, but not state Sen. Jones. Jones flew in his father’s private plane to Washington, D.C., on the night of Jan. 5 and had dinner with Vice President Pence, trying to talk him into supporting the plan to overthrow the will of the people of Georgia and indeed the entire country on Jan. 6.
Sen. Jones has not apologized, renounced, or explained his conduct to the people of Georgia, but instead now seeks to be the state's next lieutenant governor.
Our current lieutenant governor, Geoff Duncan, thankfully will not endorse Sen. Jones because of his conduct during the last election. The independent-minded voters of Georgia, regardless of who they support for other state offices should not support someone who violated their oath of office and willingly participated in an attempt to disenfranchise the will of the majority in the last election.
Fortunately, there is a qualified alternative. A former public prosecutor, Charlie Bailey, has put those that violate the law where they belong and who stands for every citizen to be respected and treated equally under the rule of law.
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The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB 2022 action Tuesday, July 26, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The game will be live streamed via ESPN+ and live streamed on fuboTV.
Keegan Thompson will start on the mound for the Cubs vs. fellow right-hander Bryse Wilson for the Pirates. Chicago is 39-57 this season, while Pittsburgh is 40-57.
The Cubs vs. Pirates game starts at 1:20 p.m. Central (2:20 p.m. Eastern) and will be live streamed on ESPN+, which is available for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year and on fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial. MLB Network will broadcast the game nationally, while AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh and Marquee Sports Network will broadcast the game regionally.
Preview
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
ALL ABOARD
Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso swing away as the Subway Series starts up at Citi Field with both New York teams in first place.
Jordan Montgomery (3-2, 3.24 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who own the best record in the majors at 66-31 and a whopping 12 1/2-game lead over Toronto in the AL East.
Taijuan Walker (7-2, 2.55) starts for the Mets, whose once-formidable NL East edge over Atlanta is down to two games. Walker is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his last seven outings.
Judge tops the majors with 37 homers and has 81 RBIs for the Yankees. Alonso leads the big leagues with 82 RBIs and has hit 25 home runs.
The teams play twice this week at the Mets’ home, then meet for two more games in late August at Yankee Stadium.
PAPI POWER
The Boston Red Sox will honor David Ortiz in a pregame tribute at Fenway Park, two days after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Ortiz pins will be given to fans as they enter the ballpark for the game against Cleveland.
Big Papi helped the Red Sox win three World Series championships. In 14 years with the Red Sox, Ortiz hit 500 homers, 17 of them in the postseason.
Ortiz was cheered by fans chanting his name and wearing his No. 34 jersey during Sunday’s ceremonies in Cooperstown, New York, about a four-hour drive from Fenway.
NO-FLY ZONE
The Cardinals will be missing two of their best players — first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and third baseman Nolan Arenado — when they open a two-game series at Toronto. They haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccination and aren’t allowed to enter Canada.
Catcher Austin Romine also won’t make the trip. The trio will be put on the restricted list and forfeit pay and major league service time in accordance with the terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement.
Goldschmidt is hitting .335 with 24 home runs and 77 RBIs. Arenado is batting .296 with 18 homers and 59 RBIs.
Right-hander José Berríos (7-4, 5.22 ERA) starts for Toronto against rookie righty Andre Pallante (3-4, 3.34).
ON THE BLOCK
A’s right-hander Frankie Montas makes what could be his final start in an Oakland uniform ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline.
Montas is expected to work with a normal pitch count against Houston after being limited to three innings last time out. Prior to that, he missed two straight outings with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. A quality performance against the Astros could help the rebuilding A’s get a bigger return in a trade.
The A’s have scored one or fewer runs in 10 of Montas’ 18 starts and have been shut out three times.
RAYS CONCERN
The Rays will be without veteran hitters Kevin Kiermaier and Mike Zunino for the rest of the season because of injuries, a significant blow for the defending AL East champions.
Manager Kevin Cash said before Monday night’s game at Baltimore that Kiermaier is having an operation in the coming weeks. The 32-year-old outfielder hasn’t played since July 9 because of a left hip injury.
Zunino, a 31-year-old catcher, hasn’t played since June 9 because of left shoulder problems. He’s out for the season because of thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, according to a team spokesman.
Tampa Bay entered Monday’s game holding the second of the American League’s three wild cards.
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Texas woman killed by boyfriend after having an abortion, police say
DALLAS (AP) — A man angry that his girlfriend had an abortion in another state fatally shot the 26-year-old woman, Dallas police said.
He was jailed on a murder charge as of Friday.
Texas banned abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy in September 2021. But nearly all abortions have been halted in Texas since Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer, except in cases of medical emergency.
Gabriella Gonzalez was with her boyfriend, 22-year-old Harold Thompson, in a Dallas parking lot Wednesday when he tried to put her in a chokehold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. She had returned from Colorado the night before.
“It is believed that the suspect was the father of the child,” the affidavit said. “The suspect did not want (Gonzalez) to get an abortion.”
Surveillance video from the parking lot shows Gonzalez “shrugs him off,” police said, and the two continue walking. Thompson then pulls out a gun and shoots Gonzalez in the head. She falls to the ground and Thompson shoots her multiple times before running away, the affidavit said.
Thompson was arrested later Wednesday and is being held in the Dallas County Jail without bond. Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Gonzalez’s sister was at the scene and heard the shooting, police said. Another witness saw Thompson try to choke Gonzalez but couldn’t call police because she did not have her cell phone.
At the time of the shooting, Thompson had been charged with assault of a family member, who accused him of choking her in March.
The affidavit from March does not specifically name Gonzalez as the person who was assaulted. But it does say the woman told police that Thompson “beat her up multiple times throughout the entirety of their relationship” and that Thompson told police the woman was pregnant with his child at that time.
The woman “reiterated that she is scared of the suspect because he had made threats to harm her family and her children,” according to the affidavit.
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Some of the five former Memphis police officers accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were members of a recently created unit that was tasked with tackling rising crime in the city.
When it was launched in 2021, the SCORPION unit -- Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods -- was heralded as a direct response to some of the city's worst crime, with a focus on homicides, robberies, assaults and other felonies. Mayor Jim Strickland championed the unit, mentioning it during an address to the city in January 2022 and proudly pointing to 566 arrests -- 390 of which were for felonies -- and more than $103,000 in cash seized.
"Statistically, crime was off the hook. Tactically, it was the logical move for a police department to create SCORPION," CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller said. "These units are sent to areas where the police are tracking upticks in violent crime."
Miller said "targeted deployments can have a good impact" but noted there could be issues.
"The problems may lie in three key places: Did they receive specific, tailored training in de-escalation and how to manage events from spinning up too fast? In the selection process, beyond choosing officers who had records of making gun arrests, did they look at their civilian complaint history, use of force histories, and talk with their former supervisors about their fit for this kind of work? Finally, supervision."
Unclear how many members of unit were involved
It's unclear how many of the officers involved in the Nichols incident are members of SCORPION, and Memphis police has not officially disclosed that information.
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told reporters on Thursday that "the SCORPION unit was involved" in the fatal stop, but he didn't specify a number. In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon on Friday morning, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis acknowledged that the unit was involved in the stop and said it was created due to "an outcry because of three years of violence in the city."
"You know, numbers of violent crimes, robberies, homicides, aggravated assaults, and this is one of three teams, whose primary responsibility is to reduce gun violence, to be visible in communities, and to also impact the rise in the crime," Davis said on "CNN This Morning." "We had record numbers in 2021, 346 homicides. So, this unit was put together and they had great success, believe it or not, last year. It was the first year in a long time that we had reductions."
Asked if the death of Nichols was an indication of a failure of the unit, Davis told Lemon it's "an indication that there is a gap somewhere in that unit."
"My observation is that, you know, we have several contributing factors. We train and we re-train these officers, just like specialized units around the country. These officers working in specialized units, you always need to make sure that the supervision is there and present," she said.
Davis also said the department was unaware of any evidence that members of the unit have previously engaged in similar behavior but said an investigation was underway.
Family attorney calls for unit's disbanding
Nichols, 29, was pulled over by Memphis police officers on January 7 for suspected reckless driving, according to the department, when "a confrontation occurred" between officers and Nichols.
Memphis police say Nichols fled on foot, and when apprehended by the officers "another confrontation occurred," resulting in Nichols' arrest. On January 10, three days after the stop, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Nichols had died due to injuries sustained in the "use-of-force incident with officers" and preliminary results of an autopsy that was commissioned by attorneys for his family show that Nichols suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating."
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith, the police officers involved, have been terminated for failing in their "excessive use of force, duty to intervene, and duty to render aid" and criminally charged, though it's unclear what role each of them allegedly played. The five former officers, who are free on bond, are scheduled for arraignment on February 17.
At a news conference on Friday, Antonio Romanucci, an attorney for Nichols' family, called upon the department to immediately disband the unit.
"The intent of the SCORPION unit has now been corrupted," Romanucci said. "It cannot be brought back to center with any sense of morality and dignity -- and most importantly -- trust, in this community.
"The intent was good, the end result was a failure," he continued. "And we must recognize that and do something about it."
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday kept the nation’s cap on refugee admissions at 125,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.
Refugees advocates have been pushing the Biden administration to do more to restore the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The more than four-decade-old program suffered deep cuts under the Trump administration, which slashed admissions to a record low of 15,000.
After taking office, Biden quadrupled the number of refugee admissions permitted for the remaining months of the 2021 budget year. He then set the target at 125,000 for the 2022 budget year, which ends Sept. 30. But so far fewer than 20,000 refugees have been admitted.
That number excludes the roughly 180,000 Ukrainians and Afghans who came to the United States via a legal process called humanitarian parole that got them into the country more quickly than the traditional refugee program but only allows for stays of up to two years.
Refugees are provided a path to permanent residency. Their admissions are determined by the president each year, and federal funding for resettlement agencies is based on the number of people they resettle in a given year.
The 125,000 target “is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest,” Biden stated in his presidential determination. Historically, the average has been 95,000 under both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Biden earmarked 5,000 more slots for people from Europe and Central Asia for the 2023 budget year, making room to accommodate those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The largest number of slots — 40,000 — was set aside for refugees from Africa, followed by 35,000 from South Asia and 15,000 each from East Asia, Europe and Latin America.
Biden has struggled to restore the U.S. Refugee Program despite raising the numbers and removing bureaucratic barriers put in place by his predecessor, which slowed the process and led to a massive backlog.
Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, head of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, said the Biden administration must act now to improve the refugee program with the United Nations reporting a record 100 million people being displaced from their homes.
“It must ramp up and streamline overseas processing of refugee applications if this lifesaving program is to remain relevant amid an unprecedented global displacement crisis,” she said in a statement.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that “this ambitious target demonstrates that the United States is committed to rebuilding and strengthening the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program” through various means. He pointed to plans for a pilot program that is expected to get underway by the end of the year that will allow regular Americans to sign up to resettle refugees in their communities, much like U.S. citizens did in stepping up to help Afghans and Ukrainians over the past year.
Traditionally refugees are placed in communities by nine refugee resettlement agencies.
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BAODING, China, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Tech Packaging, Inc. (NYSE American: ITP) ("IT Tech Packaging" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Mr. Zhenyong Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "In fiscal year 2022, our business execution was reflected as we generated approximately $100.35 million in revenue and approximately $4.75 million in gross profit. With the domestic business and markets resumption in an orderly manner as the pandemic is gradually under control in China, we expect that the market demand for our products will recover gradually. "
- Revenue decreased by 52.6% to approximately $21.37 million, primarily attributable to an decrease in sales volume of all categories of products and decrease in ASP of CMP.
- Gross profit decreased by 76.3% to approximately $1.03 million. Total gross margin decreased by 4.8 percentage point to 4.8%.
- Loss from operations was approximately $0.49 million, compared to operation income of approximately $1.95 million for the same period of last year.
- Net loss was approximately $11.91 million, or loss of $1.19 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of approximately $4.16 million, or earnings of $0.45 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last year.
- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") decreased by 56.5% to approximately $3.77million.
Revenue
For the fourth quarter of 2022, total revenue decreased by approximately $23.7 million, or 52.6%, to approximately $21.4 million from approximately $45.0 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in total revenue was mainly due to the decrease in sales volume of CMP, offset printing paper and tissue paper products and the decrease in ASP of CMP and offset printing paper.
The following table summarizes revenue, volume and ASP by product for the fourth quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively:
Revenue from CMP, including both regular CMP and light-Weight CMP, decreased by $18.6 million, or 46.9%, to approximately $21.1 million and accounted for 98.5 % of total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to approximately $39.7 million, or 88.0% of total revenue, for the same period of last year. The Company sold 51,306 tonnes of CMP at an ASP of $410/tonne in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 69,953 tonnes at an ASP of $567/tonne in the same period of last year.
Of the total CMP sales, revenue from regular CMP decreased by approximately $15.4 million, or 47.1%, to approximately $17.3 million, resulting from sales of 41,941 tonnes at an ASP of $412/tonne, during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to revenue of approximately$32.7 million, resulting from sales of 57,410 tonnes at an ASP of $569/tonne, for the same period of last year. Revenue from light-weight CMP decreased by approximately $3.2 million, or 46.1%, to approximately $3.8 million, resulting from sales of 9,365 tonnes at an ASP of $402/tonne for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to revenue of approximately $7.0 million, resulting from sales of 12,543 tonnes at an ASP of $558/tonne for the same period of last year.
Revenue from offset printing paper was $nil for the three months ended December 31, 2022, due to COVID-19, offset printing paper was suspended in 2022. Revenue from offset printing paper was approximately $3.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, with 3,911 tonnes sold at an ASP of $759/tonne.
Revenue from tissue paper products decreased by $2.0 million, or 88.9%, to approximately $0.3 million, resulting from sales of 234 tonnes at an ASP of $1,083/tonne, for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to revenue of approximately$2.3million, resulting from sales of 2,292 tonnes at an ASP of $994/tonne for the same period of last year.
Revenue from face masks decreased by $89,508, or 61.2%, to approximately $56,774 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, from $146,282 for the same period of 2021. The Company sold 1,330 thousand pieces of face masks for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3,014 thousand pieces of face masks for the same period of 2021.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Total cost of sales decreased by $20.3 million, or 49.9%, to approximately $20.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 from approximately $40.7 million for the same period of last year. For paper products, overall cost of sales per tonne was $394 for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $533 for the same period of last year. The decrease in overall cost of sales was mainly due to the decrease in sales volume of CMP and offset printing paper and decrease of material costs of CMP in the fourth quarter of 2022. Costs of sales per tonne for regular CMP, light-weight CMP, offset printing paper, and tissue paper products were $378, $361, $nil and $4,494, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $514, $490, $596, and $1,132, respectively, for the same period of last year.
Total gross profit was approximately $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compare to the gross profit of approximately$4.3 million for the same period of last year as a result of factors described above. Overall gross margin was 4.8% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 9.6% for the same period of last year. Gross profit (loss) margins for regular CMP, light-weight CMP, offset printing paper, tissue paper products and face mask products were 8.3%, 10.3%, n/a, -315.2% and 27.5%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 9.6%, 12.2%, 21.5%, -13.9% and 25.2%, respectively, for the same period of last year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") decreased by $0.9million, or 36.4%, to approximately $1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 from approximately$2.4 million for the same period of last year.
Income (Loss) from Operations
Loss from operations was approximately $0.5million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 125.2%, from income from operations of approximately $2.0 million for the same period of last year. Operating loss margin was -2.3% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to operating margin of 4.3% for the same period of last year.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss was approximately $11.9 million, or $1.19 loss per basic and diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of $16.1 million, or 386.6%, from net income of approximately $4.2 million, or $0.45 earnings per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last year.
EBITDA
EBITDA was approximately $3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to approximately $8.7 million for the same period of last year.
Note 1: Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our U.S. GAAP results, this press release includes a discussion of EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company defines EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is a key measure used by management to evaluate our results and make strategic decisions. Management believes this measure is useful to investors because it is an indicator of operational performance. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company's presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, and should not be viewed as an alternative to measures of financial performance or changes in cash flows calculated in accordance with the U.S. GAAP.
Revenue
For the year ended December 31, 2022, total revenue decreased by $60.5 million, or 37.6%, to approximately $100.4 million from approximately$160.9 million for 2021. The decrease in total revenue was mainly due to the decrease in sales volume of CMP, offset printing paper and tissue paper and the decrease in ASP of CMP.
The following table summarizes revenue, volume and ASP by product for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively:
Revenue from CMP, including both regular CMP and light-Weight CMP decreased by $35.8 million, or 26.6%, to approximately $98.7 million, and accounted for 98.4% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to approximately$134.5 million, or 83.6% of total revenue for 2021. The Company sold 218,331tonnes of CMP at an ASP of $452/tonne in the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 259,691tonnes at an ASP of $518/tonne in 2021.
Of the total CMP sales, revenue from regular CMP decreased by $28.8 million, or 25.9%, to approximately $82.3 million, resulting from sales of 180,977 tonnes at an ASP of $455/tonne during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to revenue of approximately$111.1 million, resulting from sales of 213,490 tonnes at an ASP of $520/tonne for 2021. Revenue from light-weight CMP decreased by $7.0 million, or 29.9%, to approximately$16.4 million, resulting from sales of 37,354 tonnes at an ASP of $440/tonne for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to revenue of approximately$23.4million, resulting from sales of 46,201tonnes at an ASP of $507/tonne for 2021.
Revenue from offset printing paper was $nil for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the revenue of $17.1 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Due to COVID-19, our paper production was restricted and production of offset printing paper was suspended in 2022.
Revenue from tissue paper products decreased by $7.4 million, or 84.5%, to approximately $1.4 million, resulting from sales of 1,273 tonnes at an ASP of $1,065/tonne, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to revenue of approximately $8.8 million, resulting from sales of 8,255 tonnes at an ASP of $1,062/tonne for 2021.
Revenue from face masks decreased by $0.3 million, or 52.1%, to approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, from approximately $0.5 million for 2021. The Company sold 5,625 thousand pieces of face masks for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 12,664 thousand pieces of face masks for 2021.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Total cost of sales decreased by $54.2 million, or 36.1%, to approximately $95.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from approximately $149.9 million for 2021. The decrease in overall cost of sales was mainly due to the decreased sales volume of CMP and offset printing paper and decreased material costs of CMP in the year ended December 31, 2022. Costs of sales per tonne for regular CMP, light-weight CMP, offset printing paper, tissue paper products were, $421, $398, $nil, and $3,370, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $487, $463, $570, and $1,214, respectively, for 2021.
Total gross profit decreased by $6.3 million, or 56.9%, to approximately $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from approximately $11.0 million for 2021. Overall gross margin decreased by 2.2 percentage points to 4.7% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 6.9% for 2021. Gross margins for regular CMP, light-weight CMP, offset printing paper, tissue paper products and face mask products were 7.4%, 9.4%, nil, -216.3% and 26.1%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 6.3%, 8.7%, 18.2%, 14.3% and 19.2%, respectively, for 2021.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses increased by $0.5 million, or 5.24%, to approximately $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from approximately $9.6 million for 2021. As a percentage of total revenue, SG&A expenses was 10.0% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 5.9% for 2021.
Income (Loss) from Operations
Loss from operations decreased by $6.8 million, or 463.5% to approximately $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from income from operations of approximately $1.5 million for 2021. Operating loss margin was -5.3% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to operating margin of 0.9% for 2021.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss decreased by $17.5 million, or 1930.0%, to approximately $16.6 million, or losses per basic and diluted share of $1.66, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of approximately $0.9 million, or earnings per basic and diluted share of $0.10 for 2021.
EBITDA
EBITDA decreased by $12.0 million, or 52.2%, to approximately $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from approximately $22.9 million for 2021.
Note 1: Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our U.S. GAAP results, this press release includes a discussion of EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company defines EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is a key measure used by management to evaluate our results and make strategic decisions. Management believes this measure is useful to investors because it is an indicator of operational performance. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company's presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, and should not be viewed as an alternative to measures of financial performance or changes in cash flows calculated in accordance with the U.S. GAAP.
Cash, Liquidity and Financial Position
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and bank balances, short-term debt (including bank loans, current portion of long-term loans from credit union and related party loans), and long-term debt (including loan from credit union) of approximately $9.5 million, $11.2 million and $4.2 million, respectively, compared to approximately $11.2 million, $13.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively, at the end of 2021.
Net accounts receivable was approximately $0.9 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to approximately $4.9 million as of December 31, 2021. Net inventory was approximately $2.9 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to approximately $5.8 million at the end of 2021. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had current assets of approximately $47.2 million and current liabilities of approximately $17.6 million, resulting in a working capital of approximately $29.6 million. This was compared to current assets of approximately $55.5 million and current liabilities of approximately $20.4 million, resulting in a working capital of approximately $35.1 million at the end of 2021.
Net Cash provided by operating activities was approximately $10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net cash used in operating activities of approximately $2.4 million for 2021. Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $10.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to approximately $25.1 million for 2021. Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of approximately $34.2 million for 2021.
About IT Tech Packaging, Inc.
Founded in 1996, IT Tech Packaging, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products and single-use face masks in North China. Using recycled paper as its primary raw material (with the exception of its tissue paper products), ITP produces and distributes three categories of paper products: corrugating medium paper, offset printing paper and tissue paper products. With production based in Baoding and Xingtai in North China's Hebei Province, ITP is located strategically close to the Beijing and Tianjin region, home to a growing base of industrial and manufacturing activities and one of the largest markets for paper products consumption in the country. ITP has been listed on the NYSE American since December 2009. For more information, please visit: https://www.itpackaging.cn/.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks outlined in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. All information provided in this press release speaks as of the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements.
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Braves vs. Nationals: Odds, spread, over/under - June 9
Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves (38-24) square off against Lane Thomas and the Washington Nationals (25-36) in the series opener at Truist Park on Friday, June 9. The game will start at 7:20 PM ET.
The Nationals have been listed as +165 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favored Braves (-200). The over/under is 10.5 runs for this game (with -105 odds to hit the over and -115 odds to go under).
Braves vs. Nationals Time and TV Channel
- Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
- Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV: BSSE
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
- Probable Pitchers: AJ Smith-Shawver - ATL (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Josiah Gray - WSH (4-5, 3.09 ERA)
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- This season, the Braves have won 32 out of the 52 games, or 61.5%, in which they've been favored.
- The Braves have a 12-4 record (winning 75% of their games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -200 or shorter.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.7% chance of a victory for Atlanta.
- The Braves were favored on the moneyline for nine of their last 10 games, and they went 6-3 in those matchups.
- In its last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total four times.
- The Nationals have been victorious in 22, or 40%, of the 55 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This season, the Nationals have been victorious seven times in 16 chances when named as an underdog of at least +165 or longer on the moneyline.
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This winter, the West has been slammed by wet weather. Heavy rains have pummeled California, and the Rocky Mountains are getting buried with snow.
That's good news for the Colorado River, where that moisture hints at a possible springtime boost for massive reservoirs that have been crippled by drought. Climate scientists, though, say the 40 million people who use the river's water should take the good news with a grain of salt.
Snow piled high in the Rockies is crucial for the Colorado River — a water lifeline for people from Wyoming to Mexico in an area commonly referred to as the Colorado River Basin. Before water flows through rivers, pipelines and canals to cities and farms across the region, it starts as high-altitude snow. In fact, more than two-thirds of the river begins as snow in Colorado. This year, snowfall totals are well above average, but climate scientists say the winter is far from over and conditions could change bringing less precipitation.
"Everybody is so eager to make an early call on this," said Brad Udall, a water and climate researcher at Colorado State University. "Invariably, you'll get caught with your pants down if you think you know what's going to happen."
The Colorado River is in crisis, shrinking at the hands of climate change. A 23-year "megadrought" has created the region's driest conditions in 1,800 years. That has created a yawning supply-demand imbalance for a multibillion-dollar agriculture sector and large cities — such as Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles — that depend on the river's water.
More eyes are now turning to the snow-laden mountains that keep the river flowing and help to fill the nation's two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Those reservoirs have dropped to historic lows — jeopardizing hydropower for millions of people and threatening the need for costly modifications to the towering dams that hold the water back.
Meanwhile, mountain snow totals are off to a promising start. Around Snowmass in Colorado the snowpack is 130% above average for this time of the year. The Roaring Fork watershed, which includes Aspen and Snowmass, makes up only 0.5% of the landmass in the Colorado River Basin but provides about 10% of its water.
In other nearby mountain ranges, snow totals are between 140% and 160% above average. Even if those numbers persist until spring, the severity of the Colorado River's drought means many more years of heavy snow are needed to make a serious dent in the low water levels.
"It's great to see a big snowpack," Udall said. "We would need five or six years at 150% snowpack to refill these reservoirs. And that is extremely unlikely."
The long view
A string of wet years is unlikely because of rising temperatures driven by climate change, Udall said. Since 1970, temperatures in the Colorado River Basin have gone up by three degrees Fahrenheit. Those higher temperatures have already caused a 15% drop in streamflows across the region.
Warming has driven a raft of worrying environmental changes across the region. In recent years, scientists have sounded the alarm about soils drying out. The ground has become parched and soaks up snowmelt before the water has a chance to reach the places where people divert and collect it.
Already, Udall said, winters with 90% of average snowpack have led to only 50% spring runoff because thirsty soil acts like a sponge.
Even the concept of "average" has changed due to warming temperatures. In spring 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shifted how it calculates averages for all of its data.
Every 10 years, NOAA moves the three-decade window that it uses for averages. But the rapidly accelerating effects of climate change mean the current window from 1991 to 2020 sticks out from previous 30-year periods because it includes the hottest-ever period in America's recorded history.
Because of that, snowpack data tells a somewhat deceptive story. For example, if snowpack is at 130%, the number would appear substantially lower if current totals were compared to normal snowpack going back further than 30 years.
"Man, we need to continue to plan for the worst here," Udall said. That's what we've seen the last 23 years. That's what these warming temperatures continue to tell us."
Tough to plan
Planning has become much harder as shifting baselines make the future of water availability less predictable.
Cynthia Campbell, who has advised the city of Phoenix on water law for over a decade, knows this firsthand. The nation's fifth-largest city gets more than one-third of its water from the Colorado River.
"Our worst case scenario, from our perspective, is that we have to be in the habit of annually looking to the mountains to see what is the precipitation," Campbell said.
She said reservoirs should function as a buffer against the fluctuation of dry years and wet years. But with reserves shrinking to never-before-seen lows, cities around the arid West can only plan one year at a time.
"That's just not enough time to make changes that you would have to make," Campbell said with a nervous chuckle. "But that is where we are. So, in some ways, it might be our worst nightmare."
Campbell and Phoenix residents are not alone in their hand-wringing.
As supply shrinks, the seven states that use water from the Colorado River have been caught in a standoff over how to reduce demand.
Water allocation across the basin is governed by a 1922 legal agreement that hasn't been substantially rewritten to meet the needs of a changing region. Some experts suggest that agreement — the Colorado River Compact — should be replaced to meet the modern demands of a region with sprawling fields of crops and booming urban populations.
As the drought has worsened, states have agreed on a patchwork of tweaks to prop up reservoirs and stave off catastrophe, but they have been unable to reach a deal for larger, more permanent cutbacks of water use.
At meetings about the river's future, delegates from the seven states — including Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and California — are quick to talk about the need for a collaborative solution to their collective problem but are reluctant to commit to sacrificing portions of their own shares.
The current managing guidelines for the river expire in 2026, and states are mostly focused on drawing up a new agreement before then. Policy analysts and water managers have hinted that major cuts will have to come from the agricultural sector, which uses more than 70% of the Colorado River's water.
Making water supplies last
In the meantime, cities have had to get creative to stretch finite quantities of water for their growing populations. Those efforts have not been changed by this winter's strong mountain snow or the rain that drenched California for days, causing major flooding and widespread damage.
"One storm is not going to change the game whether we get a wet year or not," said Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. "We need to continue to focus on building the infrastructure we need to create local water supply."
The district supplies drinking water to 19 million people from north of Los Angeles to the Mexican border. The agency has undertaken a number of ambitious projects to reuse water that is already in the system.
One proposed facility in Carson, California, would clean up sewage to make it drinkable. The treatment setup is projected to cost $3.4 billion to build. Once completed, it would cost $129 million to operate each year. That new facility aims to redirect up to 150 million gallons back into the municipal water supply in and around Los Angeles.
Water agencies in Nevada and Arizona plan to pitch in, helping pay for the project in exchange for some of Southern California's water. The hefty price tag is just one example of the many new infrastructure costs cities may incur due to climate change.
"We have to be ready," Hagekhalil said, "And it will be on us if we're gonna take the right actions today to invest and build the necessary infrastructure."
Elsewhere around the Colorado River Basin, governments have teased the idea of investing in other ways to augment existing water supplies. Last year, Arizona's then-governor Doug Ducey proposed a deal with Mexico in which the state would fund an ocean desalination plant on the Gulf of California. That would allow Mexico to use the newly-desalted water in exchange for some of Mexico's share from the Colorado River.
Inventive solutions like wastewater reuse and desalination have generated buzz among denizens of the region's parched cities. But water policy analysts say none of them can serve as a silver bullet for those who depend on the shrinking Colorado River. Instead, they say, significant cutbacks to demand are the only way to meet the challenges posed by climate change's impact on water supplies.
This story is part of ongoing coverage of the Colorado River, produced by KUNC in Colorado and supported by the Walton Family Foundation. KUNC is solely responsible for its editorial coverage.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial hardships — whether they're caused by illness, a natural disaster or something else — can strike without warning. In these times of great need, the Family Bonds Foundation, a charitable initiative of Travel Leaders Group, is ready to step in, providing grants to those who work in the travel industry as well as the wider community.
The Foundation's fundraising drive includes a raffle that runs through July 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. For every $10 donation, individuals will receive a raffle ticket to support the work of the Family Bonds Foundation and be entered to win a variety of land travel packages and cruise prizes (a $20 donation nets three tickets). In addition, anyone who donates $20 or more will receive a digital copy of the Family Bonds Foundation Cookbook, which includes recipes from preferred supplier chefs and staff, and authentic local recipes from destination partners.
To make a donation, visit www.familybondsfoundation.com/donate or text BONDS to 56512. The drawing will be held on July 6. A representative from the Family Bonds Foundation will notify winners to claim their prizes. Other terms and conditions apply.
"This vital charitable work is an extension of what we do as travel advisors — we bring people together," said Jackie Friedman, Family Bonds Foundation President. Friedman oversees the Foundation's Board of Directors and provides strategic direction. She is also President of Nexion Travel Group. "All of us deal with emergencies at some point in our lives and they can be devastating, impacting our livelihood at a time when we are least able to cope. When members of the travel advisor community need our support, we want to be ready to help."
The grants have helped recipients pay medical bills, made up for lost income when homes were threatened by wildfires and been used to start a nonprofit that combats teen suicide. The Foundation's reach extends to communities in need beyond the United States. In April, it raised $13,000 for the Global Empowerment Mission to support vital work getting aid into and refugees out of Ukraine.
Founded in 2015 by John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Group, a division of Internova Travel Group, the Family Bonds Foundation supports families, their children and their communities who are experiencing hardships. More than 200 grants have been distributed over the past seven years to travel advisors, suppliers and others in need.
Anyone can nominate a person to receive a grant from Family Bonds. Grants are open to those in and out of the travel industry.
The Foundation Board, which reviews the nominations and awards grants, includes Scott Nisbet, Globus family of brands; Dondra Ritzenthaler, Celebrity Cruises; Mimi Comfort, Cruise Holidays of Kansas City; Alan Rosen, Sand and C Travel; Doug Carpenter, Wings Travel Group; Sandy Clark, Sandy Clark Travel; Stacey Gross, Favorite Place Travel; Christine Potthoff Travel beCAUSE; Nicole Galowin, Travel Leaders Network (Secretary); and Jackie Friedman, Nexion Travel Group (President).
If you know a person who is experiencing difficult times or financial hardship and would like to nominate him or her for a grant, please visit the Family Bonds website and click on "nominate." The deadline for nominations for the next round of grants is July 12.
To learn more, please visit www.familybondsfoundation.com.
Founded in 2015 by John Lovell, the Family Bonds Foundation serves the charitable needs of those who work within the travel industry as well as the broader community. Grants are awarded to support those needing assistance as a result of natural disasters, illness and a variety of other types of financial hardship. Each year, nominations for deserving candidates are taken from Travel Leaders Group membership and preferred partners. The Foundation Board, which includes Travel Leaders Group executives, travel advisors and preferred partners, review the nominations and award grants the following year. Travel Leaders Group is a division of Internova Travel Group.
Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 70,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jockey Sonny Leon and trainer Eric Reed hit the ground running in every way imaginable for the Kentucky Derby.
Rich Strike did both one better after his last-minute Derby entry, blowing past 80-1 odds and then Epicenter and Zandon in the stretch Saturday for one of the biggest upsets in Derby history.
Rich Strike made it look so easy at the end that the biggest challenge for Leon and Reed was getting their minds around winning the sport’s marquee event on their very first try.
“We had a difficult post but I know the horse,” Leon said about Rich Strike’s No. 20 far outside starting spot. “I didn’t know if he could win but I had a good feeling with him.
“I had to wait until the stretch and that’s what I did. I waited, and then the rail opened up. I wasn’t nervous, I was excited. Nobody knows my horse like I know my horse.”
That connection between horse and rider was clear as Leon guided Rich Strike from 15th after a mile behind contender Messier on the rail in the stretch. As Epicenter and Zandon battled for the win, Leon angled his mount to the right, split two horses and blasted past the leaders for the highly improbable win.
Nobody saw Rich Strike coming, figuratively or literally. Nor could they do anything about him.
“Everything was perfect. We thought we were home,” said Epicenter’s jockey, Joel Rosario. “Too bad that horse got us right at the end. I thought Epicenter ran a tremendous race. He did everything. He responded when I asked him. We ran too good to get beat.”
Epicenter’s trainer, Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen was even more stunned at having his first Derby win painfully snatched away in the stretch yet again.
“I can’t believe it after Epicenter’s effort,” said Asmussen, who lost the 2011 Derby when Nehro and Shackelford were beaten by Animal Kingdom.
“And, the scenario in which I went 0 for 24, you couldn’t make up. I got beat by the horse that just got in.”
The pieces began coming together on Friday when Ethereal Road was scratched, denying Hall of Fame trainer and four-time Derby winner D. Wayne Lukas his 50th starter. That opened the door for Rich Strike, who breezed five furlongs in 59.60 seconds at Churchill Downs on April 27 and just had to wait for an opportunity.
As Reed helped that process unfold, Leon spent Friday recording three seconds atop five mounts at Belterra Park near Cincinnati. Some details remained Saturday at Churchill Downs, but Reed wasn’t stressed.
Rich Strike demonstrated why with a run for the ages.
“We had pretty much everything wrapped up yesterday and what I told everybody that came with me, I said, ‘This is gonna be a fun day,'” he said. “The pressure’s not on us. We’re a longshot.
“Everybody enjoy it, we might not ever get the chance again so let’s not waste the day worrying.’ And we all painted our little pinky golden for luck. We had a few drinks, barbecue, we had a great time and like a friend of mine told me, we had great karma all day and here we are.”
At that point a bunch of painted pinkie fingers went up around the interview room from the horse’s ownership connection, a fitting celebration after everything came up roses in the Derby.
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Amazon axes charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves
(AP) - Amazon is ending a charity donation program it ran for a decade in its latest cost-cutting move.
In a blog post on Wednesday, the company said the program, called AmazonSmile, will shut down by February 20 because it had “not grown to create the impact” the retailer had hoped.
The program allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by shoppers.
“With so many eligible organizations—more than 1 million globally—our ability to have an impact was often spread too thin,” the company said.
The decision also comes as the Seattle-based company is laying off workers and axing different areas of its business in an effort to trim costs. Other tech companies, such as Facebook parent Meta and Salesforce, are also letting workers go after ramping up hiring over the past couple of years, when the pandemic made consumers increasingly reliant on the tech sector.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said earlier this month the layoffs at his company will impact about 18,000 employees. Jassy said the job cuts will mostly affect the company’s retail division and its PXT organizations, which handle human resources and other functions. Other teams, including the company’s Alexa division, have also faced layoffs since November.
The company said charities that have been a part of the AmazonSmile program will be provided a “one-time donation equivalent” to three months of what they earned last year through the program. They’ll also able to accrue additional donations until the program officially closes, it said.
Amazon noted in the blog post it will also continue supporting other charitable programs, such as its housing equity fund that aims to build more affordable homes.
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Maple Leafs vs. Panthers NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 5: Odds, total, moneyline and other Vegas lines
The Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, May 12, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Panthers lead 3-1 in the series. The Maple Leafs are favored (-175) against the Panthers (+145).
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Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game Info
- When: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Betting Trends
- Florida has played 54 games this season with more than 6.5 goals.
- The Maple Leafs have won 51.9% of their games when they've been a moneyline favorite this season (14-13).
- The Panthers have claimed an upset victory in eight, or 66.7%, of the 12 games they have played while the underdog this season.
- Toronto is 8-6 (victorious in 57.1% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -175 or shorter.
- Florida has won six of its seven games when it is the underdog by +145 or longer on the moneyline.
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NEW YORK, and LONDON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huma Therapeutics Limited, a leading global digital health company, has appointed Kaushik Gune as the company's new U.S. Head of Healthcare. Gune joins Huma to drive further commercial adoption of the company's digital health platforms in the U.S., specifically its 'Care at Home' platform for remote patient monitoring.
"Huma is transforming healthcare and research through its digital-first patient care platform, expanding access for patients, increasing capacity for clinical staff and delivering data insights for researchers and providers," said Gune. "I'm proud to be joining a team committed to transforming healthcare for all."
"Huma has established a strong track record working with more than 27 million patients across its platforms in the UK and across Europe - both in primary and secondary care," said Michael Macdonnell, SVP Healthcare and Global Head of Operations, Huma Therapeutics. "On the back of Huma's digital health partnership with AstraZeneca, as well as the coveted Prix Galien award, we are now taking our mission to provide digital-first care and research to the US market. Kaushik is the perfect leader for our expansion, combining strategic insight with the business know-how needed to bring our remote monitoring technology to millions of Americans."
Gune has held numerous senior leadership roles during his career with a focus on developing and advancing commercial products in the digital health market, most recently as VP of Digital Health & New Ventures at Smith+Nephew. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at Innovative Health Diagnostics, where he led a diagnostic lab through a major growth phase managing finance, strategy and business development functions.
From a career spanning a range of business functions, Gune brings experience from Operations at United Airlines, Strategy & Commercial at McKinsey & Co and Finance at NuVasive. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Mumbai, an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. in Strategy & Finance from INSEAD.
About Huma
Huma Therapeutics is a global digital health company headquartered in the UK that advances digital-first care delivery and research to help people live longer, fuller lives. Huma's award-winning modular platforms are used by more than 3,000 hospitals and clinics, with 1.8 million active users. Huma's offering works across different disease areas and powers:
- 'Hospitals at Home'
- Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions
- DCT platform to support digital or hybrid studies
Huma's platform has been shown to almost double clinical capacity, reduce readmissions by over a third, enable better diversity, participant retention and protocol adherence, whilst allowing trials to run within weeks. Please visit www.huma.com and follow us on LinkedIn at Huma
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It’s Earth Day in Maine, And All Over the World, uh, Earth
Today is Earth Day. But every day is Earth Day.
If you are looking to save the planet today, There are ways to observe the annual celebration.
First, let’s look back. The first Earth Day was observed on March 21st, 1970.
52 years later we are now used to hearing about Earth Day, and the various ways to participate. And it is now observed all over the world.
Today is also the wrap up for National Volunteer Week. Maybe we could volunteer to do something very simple in observing Earth Day and pick up stuff that is just blowing around the neighborhood, thanks to the past 3 windy days.
It absolutely can start with a simple thought of picking up something that someone tossed away.
Be the change.
You don’t have to look far to find community groups hosting cleanups, today and most every weekend of spring.
And if you find some time here are some topics you might want to explore further. Click the titles for the link
Electronics Donation and Recycling.
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Indiana trooper struck and killed during pursuit of suspect
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - Officials with the Indiana State Police are mourning the death of one of their troopers during police pursuit of a suspect.
Police say the incident happened Wednesday on Ronald Reagan Parkway, north of I-70 near the west side of Indianapolis. Trooper Aaron N. Smith, 33, was aiding other officers in pursuit of a stolen car around 8:40 p.m., according to a police news release.
Officials say Smith tried to deescalate the pursuit by deploying stop sticks when he was struck by the car. He was critically injured and taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries, WPTA reports.
”This is a tremendously sad day for the entire Indiana State Police family. We will band together as we always do in support of Trooper Smith’s family, friends and co-workers,” Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter said.
The suspect driver involved in the crash and two passengers were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Smith, of Franklin, served with the Indiana State Police for nearly five years. He is survived by his wife.
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Impressive was a ready adjective for Davenport Assumption's 56-28 throttling of Clinton on January 27 in Iowa girls high school basketball action.
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Ford on Wednesday confirmed that it’s already produced 150,000 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers.
The milestone highlights how much Ford has already accelerated production of the popular electric vehicle. Ford executives originally suggested the Mustang Mach-E was bound for 25,000 to 30,000 U.S. sales annually, with a total achievable volume of 50,000 vehicles annually.
Ford made its first Mach-E delivery in December 2020. In April 2021, after rave reviews and our own Best Car to Buy 2021 distinction, we reported that early Mach-E sales were on pace with those early estimates.
Then demand got even hotter, leading Ford to rejigger some of its projects, first reportedly maximizing production to more than 60,000, then forming a plan to triple annual production of the Mach-E at its plant in Mexico to more than 200,000 units per year for North American and European markets by 2023.
That by no means makes the Mach-E the bestselling EV in its markets, but it’s one of the runners-up after Tesla. Some estimates put the Tesla Model Y on track for more than 750,000 global deliveries in calendar year 2022.
All the while, Ford has been working to make the Mach-E better. In 2021, chief engineer Donna Dickson confirmed that Ford plans to pursue year-over-year range and efficiency improvements for the Mach-E for 2023 and 2024. It will go beyond over-the-air updates, with the automaker planning to “reengineer” the Mach-E incrementally, according to CEO Jim Farley, without saving improvements for a mid-cycle refresh.
Ford also doubled F-150 Lightning production, to about 150,000 electric pickup trucks annually. Including its E-Transit electric vans and an upcoming EV for Europe to be built in Germany, Ford aims to make 600,000 EVs per year by the end of 2023 and 2 million in 2026.
The company emphasizes that the Mach-E has brought new buyers in, with 73.3% new to the Ford brand. It confirmed that California, Florida, Texas, New York, and New Jersey are the Mach-E’s top sales states, while Norway leads in Europe, followed by Germany.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must fire a key ally from the country’s new Cabinet, presenting the Israeli leader with a potential coalition crisis and deepening a rift over the power of the courts.
The high court ruled that Aryeh Deri, the influential head of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party who has served repeatedly in Netanyahu’s previous governments, is disqualified from serving as a minister after he was convicted last year for tax offenses and placed on probation as part of a plea deal. Deri has pledged not to quit and met after the ruling with Netanyahu.
“Most of the judges on the panel decided that this appointment suffers from extreme unreasonability, and therefore the prime minister must remove Deri from his position,” the court said in a statement.
The much-anticipated ruling comes as Israel is being roiled by a dispute over sweeping changes to the country's legal system. One such proposal under consideration is the elimination of the court's "reasonability" test when reviewing government decisions.
Critics say the various changes at issue would place too much power in the hands of the government and weaken the Supreme Court. Proponents say they would correct a power imbalance between the executive and judicial branches.
Netanyahu will now have to decide whether he abides by the court ruling and fires his key ally, Deri — or takes the dispute with the judicial system up a notch and defies it. A spokesman for Netanyahu had no immediate comment.
But the leaders of the parties in the ruling coalition decried the ruling as a slap at voters after the Nov. 1 election. In a statement, they vowed to act “in any legal way that is available to us and without delay to correct the injustice and the severe damage caused to the democratic choice and the sovereignty of the people."
Dr. Amir Fuchs, senior researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, a Jerusalem think tank, said Netanyahu is unlikely to ignore the ruling because then he’d be in contempt of court and there is no appealing a Supreme Court decision.
“I am sure that he will abide by the ruling. It doesn’t mean that he will respect the ruling,” Fuchs said. “What will probably happen is that they will do very quick legislation that will enable him to appoint Deri again.”
It’s not clear whether the proposed legal changes, including a plan to allow lawmakers to overrule Supreme Court decisions, could retroactively be applied to Deri’s case.
Critics said such a move would bend the rules to accommodate a convict and could encourage corruption among politicians.
The ruling carries potentially troublesome consequences for Netanyahu’s coalition. Some Shas members have urged Netanyahu to find a solution that would grant Deri the title they say he deserves as head of a mid-sized party. Otherwise, the party could bolt the coalition, which would shrink Netanyahu’s 64-seat majority by 11 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
Yakov Margi, a Shas Cabinet minister, told Kan public radio that, “if Aryeh Deri isn’t in the government, there isn’t a government.”
In a move that was seen as crucial to bringing the governing coalition together, Israeli legislators last month changed a law that prohibited a convict on probation from being a Cabinet minister. That cleared the way for Deri to join the government but prompted the Supreme Court challenge.
Deri is currently serving half a term as the minister of health and interior affairs. He was set to become finance minister in the second half of the term and he is also deputy prime minister.
Likud and its ultra-Orthodox and far-right partners captured a majority of seats in the Knesset, or parliament, in Nov. 1 elections, and formed a government that has made changing the legal system a centerpiece of its agenda.
Public opinion polls have shown most Israelis oppose Deri serving as a government minister.
Still, the Deri ruling is only expected to deepen the divide over the legal overhaul. It will be seen by both camps as an affirmation of their views: either that the courts, in determining who can be a Cabinet minister, have too much power, or that judicial oversight can hold back legislators from questionable laws.
“Today it’s clear that the court, which is not elected, is not interested in compromises and wants limitless control over elected officials,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in a statement. “Reform now!”
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that if Deri is not fired, “Israel will enter an unprecedented constitutional crisis and it will no longer be a democracy and will not be a law-abiding state.”
In a sign of the charged atmosphere, a Shas member of parliament said before the ruling that if the Supreme Court barred Deri, the justices were “shooting themselves in the head.”
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Red Sox vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 23
The Boston Red Sox (52-47) match up against the New York Mets (46-52) after Triston Casas homered twice in an 8-6 victory over the Mets. The game starts at 7:10 PM ET on Sunday.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send Brennan Bernardino (1-0) to the mound, while Carlos Carrasco (3-3) will get the nod for the Mets.
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Red Sox vs. Mets Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: Fenway Park
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- Probable Pitchers: Bernardino - BOS (1-0, 2.48 ERA) vs Carrasco - NYM (3-3, 5.35 ERA)
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Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Brennan Bernardino
- Bernardino (1-0) will take the mound for the Red Sox, his fourth start of the season.
- The left-hander's last appearance came in relief on Saturday when he threw one inning out of the bullpen against the New York Mets, giving up one earned run while allowing two hits.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 2.48 and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .220 in 28 games this season.
Brennan Bernardino vs. Mets
- The Mets have scored 437 runs this season, which ranks 18th in MLB. They have 768 hits, 24th in baseball, with 123 home runs (10th in the league).
- The left-hander has faced the Mets one time this season, allowing them to go 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in one inning.
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Mets Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Carlos Carrasco
- The Mets are sending Carrasco (3-3) out to make his 14th start of the season. He is 3-3 with a 5.35 ERA and 48 strikeouts over 65 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's last appearance was on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 36-year-old has a 5.35 ERA and 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings during 13 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .259 to opposing hitters.
- Carrasco heads into this matchup with three quality starts under his belt this season.
- Carrasco is trying to pick up his eighth start of five or more innings this season in this outing.
- In one of his 13 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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MONTREAL, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Paraza Pharma is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chudi Ndubaku as Chief Scientific Officer. In his new role as part of the executive team at Paraza, Dr. Ndubaku will lead and drive the strategic growth of the R&D division of Paraza, with unitary focus to further enhance the scientific impact of Paraza research on client-partners' programs.
Dr. Ndubaku is a proven leader in the field of drug discovery with extensive experience in the industry. Prior to joining Paraza, Dr. Ndubaku held several senior scientific leadership positions at Genentech, Aduro Biotech and ORIC Pharmaceuticals.
"Chudi's experience and leadership in delivering clinical candidates for multiple drug discovery programs will be a real asset to our client-partners," said Arshad Siddiqui, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paraza. "I am delighted to welcome Chudi, who will help drive the continued growth of Paraza and further enhance the performance of our research teams".
Dr. Ndubaku completed his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. He has co-authored thirty (30) peer-reviewed publications and is a co-inventor on twenty-three (23) issued or pending patent applications.
"I'm thrilled to join the team at Paraza Pharma as Chief Scientific Officer. Paraza is a uniquely highly collaborative organization with exceptional scientists across various scientific disciplines. I'm excited to work closely with the team and our partners to find solutions to various challenges inherent to the drug discovery process" said Dr. Ndubaku.
About Paraza Pharma
Paraza Pharma is a Montreal, Canada based, fully integrated drug discovery organization passionately committed to contribute to the life sciences sector. As part of the growth strategy, it attracts worldwide best-in-class talent and continues to offer a unique collaborative model to help companies achieve their success milestones and accelerate their business growth.
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Metro Phoenix’s Maricopa County had among the biggest population growth in white, Black and Hispanic residents last year, as well as the biggest increase overall of any U.S. county, while Riverside and San Bernardino counties in California’s Inland Empire had some of the largest jumps in Hispanic residents, according to population estimates released Thursday.
Fort Bend County in metro Houston, Maricopa County and Tarrant County, home to Fort Worth, Texas, had the largest county-level growth in Black residents. Asian resident increases were largest in metro Dallas, Southern California’s Orange County and metro Seattle’s King County, according to 2021 estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
California’s Riverside County; Lee County, Florida, home to Fort Myers; and Utah County, home to Provo, Utah; also had some of the largest growth in white residents last year.
The bureau earlier this year released estimates showing where population growth and decline took place in the U.S. from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, capturing the first full year of the coronavirus pandemic. The data released Thursday fill in the demographic details on these changes which saw growth in Sunbelt destinations at the expense of some of the nation’s biggest, most densely-populated and costly metropolitan areas.
Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading the way. The counties at the heart of those cities, Los Angeles, New York and Cook counties, also lost the most residents from mid-2020 to mid-2021, according to Thursday’s estimates.
The biggest decline in Black residents was in Kings County, New York, which has the same boundaries as Brooklyn. The biggest declines of white, Asian and Hispanic residents were in Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the U.S. with 9.8 million residents.
An analysis by the Census Bureau released Thursday said the reason for the declines in the central counties of these large metro areas was due to the flight of young adults in their early 20s to mid-30s during the first year of the pandemic since they were able to work remotely in lower-cost areas with other quality of life improvements.
“These patterns indicate that although young working-age adults are leaving the central counties of these large metro areas, they are simply relocating to other areas in the country,” said the analysis by Census Bureau demographer Catherine Doren.
Maricopa County’s leading pace of growth last year extended its breakneck population gains, as Phoenix was the fastest-growing big city in the United States between 2010 and 2020, according to the 2020 census. The estimates released Thursday capture a time early in the pandemic and don’t reflect changes since last summer.
From mid-2020 to mid-2021, the U.S. grew by 392,665 residents, and the U.S. population now stands at 331.8 million residents. During that time, the white population declined by 79,836 people, the only race or ethnic group to do so, because of deaths outpacing births. It was even more pronounced for whites who aren’t Hispanic, with a 878,693-person dip.
The Black population increased by 326,893 people, primarily through the natural increase of births outpacing deaths, and the Asian population rose by 281,167 people, also primarily by natural increase. The Hispanic population grew by 767,907 people, with natural increase being the main driver.
Immigration played a much smaller role than natural increase in U.S. population growth over the year, with almost 105,000 white immigrants, more than 89,500 Asian immigrants, more than 82,000 Hispanic immigrants and more than 53,000 Black immigrants.
Meanwhile, the median age in the U.S. reached 38.8, a gain of 0.3 years last year and a jump of 3.4 years in the past two decades.
“The baby boomers aging is what is causing that increase in median age,” said Allison Plyer, chief demographer at The Data Center in New Orleans.
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A year and a half after the fatal shooting of its cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the Alec Baldwin Western “Rust” is back on the market at the Cannes Film Festival, shopping for international buyers.
The Cannes film market, which is in centered in the Palais des Festivals but has no relation to the official festival lineup, is where “Rust” was first formed as a production in 2000. Goodfellas, a sales company formerly known as Wild Bunch International, is handling sales.
“Rust” still lacks North American distribution.
New Mexico prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Baldwin in April. Involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were abandoned three weeks after a new prosecutor team took over the case, though the same charge currently remains for weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Assistant director David Halls has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.
Now, producers are seeking buyers for a film synonymous with Hutchins’ on-set death. Director Joel Souza was also wounded.
“This is an unprecedented film in regards to the circumstances,” producer Ryan Donnell Smith told The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re trying to keep realistic expectations but shepherd this in the best way we can.”
Baldwin, though, has booked another film circulating the Cannes market. The actor is to join the cast of “Kent State,” a dramatization of the 1970 killing of four students by the National Guard protesting the Vietnam War on the Ohio college campus. In the film, written and to be directed by Karen Slade, Baldwin is to play Robert I. White, Kent State’s then president. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/05/17/rust-cannes-alec-baldwin/13a8631a-f50a-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html | 2023-05-18 00:17:45 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/05/17/rust-cannes-alec-baldwin/13a8631a-f50a-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html |
Newsom has mixed verdict on California criminal justice laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed verdict on more than three dozen criminal justice laws before his bill-signing deadline Friday, approving measures to seal criminal records and free dying inmates but denying bids to restrict solitary confinement and boost inmates’ wages.
Starting in July, one new law will give California what proponents call the nation’s most sweeping law to seal criminal records, though it excludes felons convicted of serious, violent and sex crimes. It will automatically seal conviction and arrest records for most ex-offenders who are not convicted of another felony for four years, as well as records of arrests that don’t bring convictions.
Backers estimate that 70 million Americans and eight million Californians are hindered by old criminal convictions or records. They estimated that the law could give more than a million Californians better access to jobs, housing and education.
Newsom also approved related measures, one allowing record sealing and expungement even if former offenders still owe restitution and other court debt, and another making it easier to apply for certificates of rehabilitation.
“Old records that no longer reflect the reality of who someone is and what they have accomplished should not be a barrier to opportunity,” said Tinisch Hollins, executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice, which was among reform groups seeking the legislation.
The bills were opposed by law enforcement organizations that said they could imperil public safety and rehabilitation efforts.
Newsom also relaxed standards to allow more ill and dying inmates to be released from state prisons. The new law will allow inmates to be freed if they are permanently medically incapacitated, or have a serious and advanced illness “with an end-of-life trajectory,” the standard used by the federal prison system.
“It reduces incarceration costs, but more importantly, ensures there is a more humane and effective relief process for all people in California’s state prisons,” said Claudia Gonzalez of Root & Rebound, one of the reform groups that sought the measure.
Law enforcement opponents said the existing standards were adequate.
Among other new laws, Newsom approved requiring police agencies to screen prospective officers and fire current officers for participation in hate groups and allowed noncitizens to become police officers.
He also expanded a 2020 law that allowed suspects to allege that they were harmed by racial bias in their criminal charges, convictions or sentences. The earlier law was limited to cases after Jan. 1, 2021. But this measure extends the safeguards to prior convictions.
Newsom, a Democrat who says he supports second chances and reducing incarceration, has had a mixed record on criminal justice bills. He has backed many reform efforts but in years past also vetoed other legislation he felt went too far or duplicated existing efforts.
This year, he blocked a bill that would have made California the latest state to restrict segregated confinement in prisons and jails, as well as for the first time adding immigration detention facilities.
Newsom said he supports the concept, but the bill would have set standards “that are overly broad and exclusions that could risk the safety” of detainees and staff. He directed state prison officials to develop their own regulations to restrict isolation “except in limited situations, such as … violence in the prison.”
He also vetoed one bill that would have given the state prison system five years to marginally boost the wages of inmates who usually earn just dollars a day, and a second bill that would have increased the “gate money” inmates are given upon their release from the current $200 to $1,300. The bills had survived even as lawmakers this year rejected a constitutional change that might have required much more compensation for inmate workers.
In both rejections, Newsom cited the unbudgeted cost of the bills as state revenues are slumping — a theme in many of his vetoes this year.
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In 1921, the first radio baseball game was broadcast, Warren Harding was president, Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize for physics, and an Akron, Ohio, woman named Helen Brown was born.
Brown, who turned 102 last month, made her own history at Cleveland Clinic Akron General earlier this year.
Hospital officials believe she is the oldest Cleveland Clinic patient to ever have a thrombectomy (removal of a blood clot) performed following a stroke.
During a recent interview with Scripps News Cleveland, Brown wore a T-shirt with the word "blessed" on it.
"Oh, I've been blessed, health-wise, family-wise," she said.
Brown was 101 years old when she suffered the stroke inside her Akron home last January.
Brown was in her bed upstairs when she suddenly realized she couldn't raise her arms. Her mouth started to twist and her words were slurred. She knew what was happening.
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"I knew it was a stroke because I couldn't move anything," Brown recalled.
Brown's daughter, Deidre Foreman, had just walked down the stairs and heard her mom calling out, but couldn't understand what she was saying. She hurried back up the steps.
"I flipped on the light and said, 'Mom, what's wrong?' And she said, to the best of her ability, 'I had a stroke,'" Foreman said.
Family members called for help, and she was transported to Akron General, where doctors performed a thrombectomy, which removed a blood clot from Helen's brain.
Foreman said as the family was praying in a waiting room, Dr. Firas Al-Ali appeared and announced the surgery was a success.
"We heard this man say, 'We got it! We got it!'" Foreman told Scripps News Cleveland.
Dr. Dhimant Dani, director of the neuroscience critical care unit at Akron General, said Brown's age was not a limiting factor because she was otherwise healthy and has a good family support system.
"Age is just a number. I think what is the more important thing: Is there any way we can give patients a life with lesser or no disability?" Dani said. "Every patient deserves to live, and every patient deserves the best care."
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There was concern that Brown may not be able to walk again, but her family said she continues to defy the odds as she continues her recovery and walks around the house with the assistance of a walker.
"She has taught us to persevere. She has taught us that Brown girls don't quit," Foreman said.
Brown was born in Alabama but moved to Akron near the end of World War II. She worked on assembly lines at Goodyear Aircraft and Goodrich Rubber before taking a teaching job at Smith Elementary.
She lost a six-month-old child to spina bifida and went on to have four other children with her husband Earlie.
When asked what her secret is to living to 102, Brown replied, "I tried to eat the right foods. I didn't drink. I didn't smoke."
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and the family is urging people to remember the acronym FAST (Facial Drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time) to recognize stroke symptoms and the importance of getting help quickly.
"We're thanking God, and we're gonna keep her here as many more years as we can," Foreman said.
Brown also continues to count her blessings, realizing her stroke survival could help others reach 100 and beyond.
"That's history for someone else, and perhaps they learned something through my surgery that could help someone else."
This story was originally published by Bob Jones at Scripps News Cleveland.
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A’ja Wilson is all too happy to show off her coveted corner locker and its creature comforts in Las Vegas’ new WNBA practice facility.
But the two-time league MVP isn’t the only Aces player receiving preferential treatment these days.
Their locker room, which includes a TV and mini computer at each player stall, is part of the $40 million, 64,000-square-foot facility the Aces opened before this season. Las Vegas officials say its the first built specifically for a WNBA team in the league’s 27-year history. Two courts are the centerpiece of the facility, which also includes hot and cold pools, a sauna and nutrition bar among other features.
While WNBA players continue to face several challenges, including their ongoing lobbying for charter flights and salaries that would e liminate playing overseas during the offseason to supplement their incomes, life is good for the Aces.
The defending champions have a league-best 17-2 record, are the favorite to repeat according to FanDuel Sportsbook, set to host the All-Star game this weekend and all the while enjoying their first-class facility — which several NBA teams have inquired about using the facility during summer league play.
The good news for the rest of the WNBA is the Las Vegas facility won’t be the only such building in the league for long: The Storm have a $64 million, 50,000-square-foot facility in the works that will be called the Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance and have many if not all the same amenities as the one for Las Vegas.
The amenities of the Aces’ facility was not lost on at least one free agent when she was looking for a new place to play. Former two-time MVP Candace Parker said the building was a major reason she signed with Las Vegas.
She touted the advantages of soaking in a cool tub every day and even taking a nap in the hyperbaric chamber. On an even more basic level, Parker said having a locker to store items rather packing up gear each day to take with her is a nice change.
“I hope this has inspired others to kind of step up their game because I know how it is with ownership,” Parker said. “It’s a competition, so now who’s going to be next?”
That is a major question in the WNBA, with Las Vegas and Seattle poised to set themselves apart from other franchises in a highly noticeable way.
“Seattle’s arena, that’s a top-five NBA arena,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said. “These little steps and facilities, players want to be here. Who wouldn’t want to come and walk in here every day? So it’s a huge draw for players.
“When I played in New York, they had just built their facility up in White Plains. It was a shared facility, but it was equal. Whatever the Knicks had on their side, the Liberty had on their side. But as you could see, this facility is ours and ours alone, and so it makes it a little unique in that aspect.”
Another unique aspect to the Aces facility is the project was led by women, Julie Amacker and Shannon Miller of CAA ICON. Amacker also was senior director of the Allegiant Stadium and Las Vegas Raiders headquarters projects, and Miller was project manager on both sites.
Wilson said the project directors listened to what the players had to say and would go back and make changes to the final product.
“When you want to design something, I’m putting all in to a woman 100% because just the details of it,” Wilson said. “We really care about that, and I love that.”
The Storm have taken a similar approach for their facility, with women making up 85% of the project team for the building that is scheduled to open before the 2024 season.
“Our ownership group goes back to the pre-Title IX days, really recognizing what it was like to be female and not have access to following your dreams,” Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder said. The facility is “really a continuation of who we are as people and of how do we translate our experience as young people into something that is moving, uniquely moving things forward?”
The Las Vegas facility is part of Raiders owner Mark Davis’ push for changes that he started when he bought the Aces franchise two years ago. His investment paid dividends last year with a WNBA championship after he signed Hammon to a league-record $1 million annual salary.
“You have to be willing to invest in and, at the end of the day, have ownership that really authentically believes in what they’re saying,” Hammon said. “Because from what I can tell, a lot of people say the right thing, but don’t do the right thing. I love that it’s easy to talk the talk in front of cameras, but then to actually do it, he’s a guy that actually does it.”
Everything Davis and the Aces are doing will be in the spotlight this week as the focus on pro basketball is on Las Vegas.
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WASHINGTON — This story from The Conversation is by Stam Zervanos, Emeritus Professor of Biology, Penn State
According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, an early spring is predicted.
Of course groundhogs – also known as woodchucks – don’t emerge at this time just to be furry weather predictors. So what’s the real reason? Research into groundhog biology shows they have other priorities in early February than mingling with the people of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
How did Groundhog Day start?
Groundhog Day appears to have European roots. Early February is midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and throughout history this seasonal crossroads has been celebrated. The ancient Greeks and Romans observed a mid-season festival on February 5th in anticipation of spring. In the Celtic tradition, this period was celebrated as the festival of Imbolog to mark the beginning of spring. Early Christians in Europe embraced this tradition and celebrated Candlemas Day on February 2nd, to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary. Customarily on this day, clergy would bless candles and distribute them to the people in the dark of winter in anticipation of spring.
In northern Europe, farmers needed some indication when to start spring planting. They looked for the emergence of hibernators, such as the hedgehog or badger, to signal the coming of spring. Since their emergence occurred in early February, it was believed that if Candlemas Day was sunny, and the hibernator saw its shadow, more wintry weather was ahead. But if it rained or snowed on Candlemas Day, the rest of the winter would be mild.
This tradition was brought to America by the Germans who migrated to eastern Pennsylvania. They found groundhogs in profusion in many parts of the state and decided this mammal was a perfect replacement for the hibernators they’d left behind in Europe. Thus, the tradition continued in America.
Hibernation helps survival
In my study area in southeastern Pennsylvania, the average date groundhogs emerge from their burrows is February 4. This fits the folklore and the timing of Groundhog Day. However, predicting the weather is not their objective.
The real reason is related to Darwinian fitness – a measure of an organism’s ability to contribute its genes to the next generation. The process defines natural selection and is based on an organism’s ability to survive and to reproduce successfully. High Darwinian fitness suggests an individual will pass on its genes to many healthy offspring.
Hibernation contributes to Darwinian fitness value. It enhances survival by saving energy during times of limited food availability. The ability to hibernate is found in several mammalian groups, including all marmots, many species of ground squirrels, chipmunks, hamsters, badgers, lemurs, bats and even some marsupials and echidnas. Curled up in their burrows, they pass the winter months, when food would be hard to come by.
Hibernation
Hibernation is characterized by a significant drop in body temperature and metabolic function. This process is commonly called torpor. During torpor, body functions including heart rate, breathing rate, and brain activity are reduced. The overall benefit for the animal is saving metabolic energy at a time when it isn’t eating.
However, for some still unexplained reason, hibernators arouse periodically during their hibernating season. These arousals come at a great energy cost. Therefore, arousing must be critical to survival in some way or animals wouldn’t waste the energy on it. Some possibilities include maintaining cellular functions or disposing of bodily wastes.
In Pennsylvania, these bouts of torpor and arousal continue throughout the hibernation season, starting on average in mid-November and ending by the beginning of March; a total of about 110 days. In one study, an average of 15 bouts of torpor occurred during this period, with arousals in between. Groundhogs aroused for about 41 hours and then returned to torpor for about 128 hours for males and 153 hours for females.
In a 2010 study, we determined that the hibernation periods for groundhogs increase in length with increasing latitude. The hibernation period matches winter’s duration. The celebration of Groundhog Day would need to change by latitude in order to perfectly match groundhog emergence.
One of the drawbacks of hibernation is the reduced time available for reproduction. Thus, hibernators have developed mating strategies to maximize reproductive success. Groundhog mating strategies involve temporary emergence in early February, mating in early March during during their final arousal, and giving birth in early April. This behavior enhances reproductive success because young are born as early as possible (but not too early) and are able to start feeding in May when lots of food is available. That way they have enough time to gain sufficient weight to survive their first winter hibernation.
But why do groundhogs emerge in February, when mating won’t occur until next month? The answer lies in their social structure. Most of the year, male and female groundhogs are solitary and antagonistic against each other. They aggressively maintain a feeding territory around their burrows and rarely have any contact with each other. February is used to reestablish the bonds necessary for mating and ensures that mating can then proceed without delay in early March.
So for the animals themselves, Groundhog Day is more like Valentine’s Day. On February 2nd, groundhogs don’t emerge to predict the weather, but to predict whether their own mating season will be a success!
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CRESSONA, Pa. - One of Schuylkill County's largest employers is growing, to the tune of $50 million.
It's an investment that will allow the Hydro Extrusions aluminum plant to stick around for a long time to come. Construction crews were already hard at work when we visited the plant Tuesday in Cressona.
"This is a brand-new press installation that we're in the process of implementing right now," said Senior Director of Operations Mike Hammer.
And Hammer said that is just the beginning of changes to the facility. Hydro is investing more than $50 million to completely renovate the rear portion of the property, including the demolition of an old coal boiler house that's been standing there since the early 1940's.
"That big old red stack up there. That will be coming down in the next few months. So it will be a sad thing to see, but it will be a sign of progress," said Hammer.
"It really continues our investment strategy, to breathe life into this old factory. It's a World War II-era factory," said Joe Yutko, Hydro's Director of Project Engineering.
The renovation is going to include a covered train station, and a facility for receiving scrap metal to be forged into new products. The company said it will allow them to produce 50,000 tons more casted metal, and reduce emissions by 5%. It's an investment the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating as well, because it means thousands of jobs will stay in Cressona.
"It makes them more efficient, productive, and that creates job security," said Chamber President Robert Carl Jr.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy will report its second-quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Leo Denault, chairman and chief executive officer, Drew Marsh, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and company leaders invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's financial results at 10 a.m. Central time the same day. Visit entergy.com/investors for information on how to access the webcast, including instructions on how to register to participate by telephone.
The presentation materials will be available on Entergy's website before the market opens on the day of the call. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on Entergy's Investor Relations website at entergy.com/investors. From time to time, Entergy posts new and/or revised materials on its website and on social media and anticipates doing so in connection with this event.
Entergy (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, powers life for 3 million customers through its operating companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for everyone with our diverse power generation portfolio, including increasingly carbon-free energy sources. With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years. Our approximately 12,000 employees are dedicated to powering life today and for future generations. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
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MEMPHIS, Tn. — A painful history is preserved at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Museum president Russ Wigginton says the slavery exhibit is a reminder of where we came from as a nation.
"When you think about in the United States, the institution was so critical to the foundation and the economic development of this country, and that economic development obviously had a tremendous influence on the social structure by which this country was," he explained.
On the ballot in several states, however, is the removal of language that proponents say ties us too close to the past.
"It's really an opportunity to renew a conversation about the history of our country," said Wigginton.
During the midterms this year, five states — Tennessee, Oregon, Louisiana, Alabama and Vermont — are voting on whether or not they are removing the language that allows "slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime."
Although slavery was abolished about 150 years ago, 20 states, plus the 13th Amendment in the United States Constitution continue using this language. Utah, Colorado and Nebraska have already changed the language in their state constitutions.
Tennessee State Representative Joe Towns (D) has been trying to take the language out of the state constitution for years, saying the language was what opened the door for Jim Crow laws which targeted Black citizens to make them more easily imprisoned. Jim Crow ended with the passage of the Civil Rights Act.
"When you're talking about you are the leader of exporting democracy around the world, it doesn't fit. It makes no sense," said Towns.
While the amendment doesn't have unanimous support, it does have strong bipartisan support — the kind that's rare in current-day politics. State Representative Sam Whitson (R) said he threw his support behind it immediately.
"We've really seen a, a really, a groundswell support for this from both parties and independence on this, and it, it is really refreshing to see in this day and age," he said.
Opposition against these amendments mostly stems from what they say are potential impacts on prison work programs. Whitson and Towns both say this isn't about reforming prisons, as work programs will continue as normal.
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FORT WORTH, Texas , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben E. Keith Foods proudly announces the purchase of Orrell's Food Service, Inc. The acquisition, includes all assets of Orrell's Food Service - - including the 106,000 square foot distribution center in Linwood, NC, as well as JEM Foods, Inc., a meat processing plant, also located in Linwood. This acquisition will create the tenth division of Ben E. Keith Foods across 19 states.
"The acquisition of Orrell's allows Ben E. Keith Foods to continue its expansion into North Carolina, serve new and existing customers, and provide additional opportunity for our employees and partners," said Mike Sweet, president of Ben E. Keith Foods. "We are excited to welcome all Orrell Food Service employees into our organization and continue a strong focus on customer service."
Founded in 1954, Orrell's Food Service currently services customers in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte markets as well as southern Virginia. The company was owned and operated by the Orrell family.
"The Orrell family is honored to be a part of the Ben E. Keith Foods strategic market expansion," said Tony Orrell, President of Orrell's Food Service. "As two family-owned businesses, both companies strive to be trusted partners and bring value to our customers and suppliers. The investments in our facilities, and the expansion of our product offerings and resources for our customers, will ensure a future of continued success."
Ben E. Keith Foods will retain all current employees. Keith Swan, a 20-year veteran of Ben E. Keith Foods, has been named General Manager and relocated from the Ben E. Keith Southeast Division to Linwood to assume his role effective immediately. Casey Dorrill, current Director of Purchasing at the Southeast Division, has been named Assistant General Manager of the Southeast and she will assume her new duties effective July 1, 2023.
In addition, the Linwood distribution division will be renamed Ben E. Keith Foods – Carolina Division in the coming months.
About Ben E. Keith Foods
Established in Fort Worth, Texas in 1906, Ben E. Keith Foods is the nation's fifth largest broad line foodservice distributor and operates today with ten divisions shipping to nineteen states throughout the country.
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Canada out to prove it can usurp the CONCACAF throne from U.S. women’s soccer
The names and faces have changed over the years, but for the U.S. women’s national soccer team, the results have rarely varied. That’s especially true in CONCACAF, the 41-country regional confederation the American women have ruled ruthlessly for four decades.
On Monday night at Estadio BBVA, a new-look U.S. team has a chance to run the table in another World Cup and Olympic qualifying tournament when it faces Canada in the final of the CONCACAF W Championship, with the region’s only automatic berth in the 2024 Paris Olympics at stake.
It’s the final everyone anticipated when the tournament kicked off two weeks ago, and it’s a rematch of last summer’s Tokyo Olympics semifinal, the last game the United States lost.
It’s also a final Canada must win to prove that victory in Japan was no fluke.
The USWNT blanked Costa Rica, 3-0, in the semifinal match of the CONCACAF W Championship in Monterrey, Mexico on Thursday.
“Obviously, heading into this tournament, we kind of knew if both teams played the way they’re capable of, we’d be meeting them in the final,” said Christine Sinclair, Canada’s captain and the only player on the team who has beaten the United States twice.
“Anytime we play the U.S., it’s a battle. And it’s the game both sides get excited for,” midfielder Desiree Scott added. “After Tokyo, there’s going to be a little bit of that fire and fight there.”
And more than a little bit of history and tradition on the U.S. side.
The Americans, ranked No. 1 in the world, have won 30 consecutive CONCACAF qualifiers dating to a 2010 loss to Mexico, and all 30 have come by way of shutout. Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, the only women still on the roster who played in that 2010 game, have seen the U.S. outscore opponents 148-0 in CONCACAF play since that defeat, running its qualifying record to 59-1-1 overall.
Yet No. 6-ranked Canada, one of just two CONCACAF countries that have ever defeated the U.S., presents a different challenge. After beating the Americans last summer, Canada went on to win the gold medal, becoming the only women’s team to reach the podium in the last three Olympics.
That has changed the players’ mindset, Scott said.
“Our confidence going into this match is at an all-time high,” she said. “Nothing is ever given, it’s earned. And we know that coming into this final.
“But I think the mental space of the squad is a confident one.”
The United States, meanwhile, brought a bronze medal home from Japan, then embarked on a rebuilding project. As a result, 10 women who played for the U.S. team in that Olympic semifinal aren’t in Mexico while 13 of the 23 who are here are taking part in a World Cup or Olympic qualifier for the first time.
It’s a level of inexperience rare for a U.S. women’s team.
Women in sports often use social media to work around limited traditional media exposure, forge strong bonds with fans and earn endorsement money.
“They’ve obviously changed a little bit since the Olympics and got some new, young, fresh faces,” said Sinclair, whose goal in her team’s tournament opener was the 190th of her international career. “I think both teams will probably be tactically smart. Obviously, the U.S. isn’t a team that’s going to sit back and defend. And neither are we.“
Both teams qualified for next summer’s Women’s World Cup simply by reaching the final four in the CONCACAF W Championship, each scoring nine times in three shutout wins in the group stage before posting 3-0 victories in the semifinals, the United States over Costa Rica and Canada over Jamaica.
Yet CONCACAF has just one automatic spot in the next Olympics, and it will go to Monday’s winner. The loser will have to win its way to Paris in a playoff next year.
There’s more at stake in the final than just a trip to France.
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Canada’s men finished first in their World Cup qualifying event this past spring, and if the women win theirs, it would mark the first time the country has won both CONCACAF tournaments in the same cycle. More importantly, it would be proof that Canada is mounting a serious threat to the region’s longtime rulers.
“There’s a new mindset of this team around the U.S.,” Canada coach Bev Priestman said. “It has given the players a level of confidence but not a level of arrogance. We’ve evolved since Tokyo.
“The team now view themselves as one of the best teams in the world. We don’t want to be a one-off team. We want to be a team that can consistently win on the world stage.”
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ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original PeachSkinSheets has donated 8,000 sheet sets and 1,000 sheet separates to Missouri-based nonprofit Convoy of Hope. Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, the relief organization has delivered critical supplies—food, water, mattresses, baby food, hygiene kits and generators—to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians. Today, they can add PeachSkinSheets' bedding to that ever-growing list.
For PeachSkinSheets' Founder and CEO Karen B. Levine, who in October 2021 donated 12,000 sheet sets to efforts in Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida Relief, giving back is simply part of the brand's ethos. "Our hearts go out to the millions of Ukrainian displaced refugees who have lost everything, many including hope," shares Levine. "As the conflict continues, we want to be a source of support for those in need."
The PeachSkinSheets team values human connection. PeachSkinSheets selected Convoy of Hope as its warehouses in Ukraine, Poland and Romania are able to distribute life-sustaining supplies as soon as they arrive.
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About PeachSkinSheets: Founded in 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, by Karen Levine, PeachSkinSheets is dedicated to going the extra mile for customers with essential bedding that does more at an affordable price. Made from a breathable, high performance athletic-grade SMART fabric, they're the best bed sheets for hot sleepers due to their thermal control and moisture-wicking properties. They're not just made for luxury, they're made for the real life challenges you face in getting a good night's sleep. To learn more about PeachSkinSheets, visit peachskinsheets.com
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This column is not going to be about new Colts head coach Shane Steichen.
In today’s constant NFL news cycle, even calling him “new” is a reach, given that Steichen was officially introduced to Indianapolis media and fans 10 days before the publishing of this piece. Most of you have already gorged yourselves on Steichen’s offensive tendencies, coaching philosophies and his random connections to Colts of the past (Austin Collie! Remember him?), so I won’t further flare up your indigestion.
Instead, with the head coaching decision being the end point of a 36-day search, it’s time to finally shift the focus to several other crucial items on the Colts’ menu in their most important offseason in recent memory. It’s important to note that no coach is a wonder drug for an ailing franchise that finished last season as the worst team in football and hasn’t won the league’s worst division in eight years.
Several more boxes still need to be checked before the Colts can shift into drive and move into contention after nearly a decade mostly stuck in neutral. Critical decisions on additions and subtractions loom, and if those decisions fail, it won’t matter if Steichen is the second coming of Vince Lombardi, Nick Saban or John freaking Wooden.
The Colts believe they have their head coach solution. Now, can they give him a roster and quarterback to develop so the team can become more than a perennial NFL also-ran?
Who’s staying?
Outside free agency isn’t a pool the Colts have taken much of a swim in during the Chris Ballard era. Retaining and rewarding their homegrown talent has been the priority of the seventh-year general manager (feels weird to say seventh year, doesn’t it?), so in-house free agency holds far more significance in Indianapolis than it does in other places around the league. While the Colts thankfully don’t have any big name, “OMG YOU HAVE TO KEEP HIM!” guys, they have several key contributors who will no longer be under contract when the new league year begins in a few weeks.
Bobby Okereke’s case is particularly fascinating. Earning under $1 million AAV (average annual value) on his rookie deal signed in 2019, the Colts linebacker is due a hefty pay raise. The Colts already have significant money sunk into Shaquille Leonard, who signed a $98.5 million extension heading into last season, and $10 million more committed to leading tackler Zaire Franklin, who is locked up through 2024. With so much repetition at the position, it’s hard to see the Colts retaining Okereke, unless they’re convinced Leonard’s back is going to deteriorate.
Okereke was a key contributor, but not an irreplaceable one—the same distinction that many on the Colts’ free agency list share. You’d like to see Ballard bring back Parris Campbell coming off a healthy (finally) and productive season, but the soon-to-be 26-year-old receiver likely isn’t ever going to be the game-breaker he was thought to be coming into the league. You’d also like to see kicker Chase McLaughlin, veteran safety Rodney McLeod, and core reserves/special teamers Ashton Dulin and E.J. Speed return, but none of them is worth losing any sleep over.
Who’s going?
After sounding the celebratory trumpets for being The Cap Space Champions of the NFL last offseason, the Colts ended up with little to show for it. They have significantly less wiggle room this spring, at $11 million in space. That figure ranks them only middle of the road (13th) for NFL teams in this market, but the number could increase should the Colts decide to move off a few highly paid veterans.
Matt Ryan is the most obvious candidate in that discussion. Benched twice in 2022, Ryan will turn 38 in a few months and seems to have no future with the team. Ryan has said he still wants to play, and why would he say anything to the contrary? He’s due $29 million next season—$12 million of that is guaranteed, and he’ll get almost $15 million in further guarantees if he’s still on the roster in mid-March. If I’m staring that pile of money in the face, there’s no way I’m making the decision to walk away, either. A release feels most likely because paying that amount for a veteran mentor is a luxury this team can’t afford.
Whenever the dust settles on Ryan, the Colts could decide to move Leonard, Kenny Moore or Ryan Kelly. Leonard might be too difficult to trade given his contract and the uncertainty about his health. Coming off a forgettable 2022 season, Moore has been a popular trade-rumor inclusion in a potential Indy-Chicago draft-pick swap, having flourished in Bears head coach Matt Eberflus’ system when the two were in Indianapolis together. The cornerback is entering the final year of his deal and has no dead money tied to him, so he’s also a potential cut candidate. So is Kelly, who, despite being one of the league’s highest-paid centers, has declined over the last two seasons and would provide $8 million in cap savings if released.
Who’s coming?
There will be position coaches to coax, outside free agents to sign, and other draft selections to make as the Colts roster inevitably undergoes some needed changes over the next two months, but no decision will be as important as the one at quarterback.
The fact that the Colts are drafting a QB with their top selection has become such a non-secret that Jim Irsay openly joked about it in Steichen’s introductory press conference with a “The Alabama guy doesn’t look bad” quip, and the next day on Twitter, when he alluded to his relationship with the Bears, who are potential trade partners as owners of the No. 1 pick.
That “Alabama guy” is Bryce Young, who most draft pundits regard as the top prospect in the class, but he’s followed closely by Ohio State standout C.J. Stroud, Kentucky’s Will Levis and the tantalizing-but-raw Anthony Richardson of Florida.
Steichen has worked with very different quarterbacks over the years, scheming around the immobile Philip Rivers, overseeing Justin Herbert’s Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign, and aiding in Jalen Hurts’ dramatic accuracy improvement, while crafting effective offenses with both the Chargers and Eagles. With Steichen’s wide-ranging quarterback resume, it’s a challenge to pinpoint who the pick will be—perhaps the Colts don’t even know yet themselves.
Regardless, there’s no way to overstate the importance of the quarterback decision as the Colts have floundered in the post-Andrew Luck era, cycling through four starters in the last four years. Indy’s new head coach has shown he can maximize virtually anyone at the position, but if he’s handed the next Zach Wilson, Josh Rosen or Mitchell Tribusky, then … welp. Good luck! Steichen might end up being a great coach, but no coach is a magician.
The thorough process when selecting a head coach, Indy’s first in a bevy of critical decisions this offseason, might have felt tedious, but with over two months to go before the NFL Draft and six months before training camp commences in Westfield, this process is just getting started.
Colts fans can tolerate more tedium, but they can no longer tolerate mediocrity.•
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From Peyton Manning’s peak with the Colts to the Pacers’ most recent roster makeover, Schultz has talked about it all as a sports personality in Indianapolis for more than 15 years. Besides his written work with IBJ, he’s active in podcasting and show hosting. You can follow him on Twitter, @Schultz975.
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BLOOMINGTON — Slow Art Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at 15 local arts organizations in Bloomington-Normal.
Slow Art Day is an annual global event created to help people slow down and discover the joy of art at museums, galleries, studios, sculpture parks and other cultural sites, according to a news release. Last year Bloomington organized the first citywide event since Slow Art Day was created in 2010, and this year's number of hosts has almost doubled.
The event is free, open to all ages, and will take place rain or shine. The Hangar Art Co. will host a closing reception from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a cash bar and some small bites from The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room.
Participating locations include 410 Sculpture Park, Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio, Art Vortex Studio, Three Square Art Studio, Mandy Roeing Fine Art Studio and Gallery, Inside Out: Accessible Art, Eaton Studio Gallery, Illinois Art Station, The Hangar Art Company, The House on Garling Street, Joann Goetzinger Studio Gallery, Main Gallery 404, McLean County Museum of History, McLean County Arts Center and the BCAI Cultural Arts & Humanities.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Antonio Conte effect is truly taking hold at Tottenham.
A 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday secured Tottenham’s best start in the English Premier League era after 10 games.
Their 23 points moved Spurs level with second-placed Manchester City and represented their highest tally at this stage since 1963.
Spurs keep looking more like a genuine title contender, supported by their recent good record against City. Their first scheduled league meeting last month was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and Conte wasn’t disappointed. Spurs are warming up nicely.
Pep Guardiola has led City’s dominance of England and assembled arguably the most powerful squad in Europe but counterpart Conte is a proven winner himself at Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
That was always the fascinating aspect of his decision to accept the post at Tottenham, a team that hasn’t won the English title since 1961 and counts the 2008 League Cup as its last trophy.
Mauricio Pochettino came close to ending that search for major silverware – reaching the Champions League final in 2018 – but the club’s fortunes have unravelled since then.
Now Conte has provided new energy and new hope. And as long as Harry Kane is fit . . .
Kane opened the scoring for Tottenham about an hour in after being brought down by Jordan Pickford in the box. It was the England international’s 14th goal in his last 11 games against Everton.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg sealed the win late.
These are early days in the campaign, but Tottenham’s consistency is already seeing it stand out as one of the teams that look most capable of threatening City, with the Conte factor pivotal.
Elsewhere, Leicester drew with Crystal Palace 0-0 at home and moved off the bottom of the table, Nottingham Forest fell to last after losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0, and Fulham and Bournemouth drew 2-2.
LEICESTER RISES
Leicester was no longer last in the league but the pressure was still on manager Brendan Rodgers to craft a recovery.
Television cameras focused on Leicester owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, who looked unimpressed after the final while.
Fans inside King Power Stadium called for Rodgers to be fired, with one sign reading: “Time for action.”
Rodgers revealed he held talks with Aiyawatt on Friday.
“They understand the difficulties there is going to be this year, in terms of us not being able to improve but he wants to win,” he said.
“I have had no indication of anything, but I understand football. It will never change — my feeling for him — if he had to make a change. That is the reality.”
WOLVES LICKING LIPS
Wolverhampton was quick to gloat after winning its relegation scrap with Midlands rival Nottingham Forest.
Shortly after fulltime at Molineux, which saw the manager-less home team triumph 1-0 courtesy of Ruben Neves’ second-half penalty, the club’s official Twitter account posted a picture of a tree stump with an ax embedded in it. The caption read, “Playtime’s over.”
Victory lifted Wolves out of the relegation zone after only its second win.
Forest, sitting lost on goal difference, wasted a golden opportunity to share the points when Brennan Johnson’s second-half penalty kick was saved by Jose Sa.
Remarkably, the Wolves goalkeeper has been playing with a broken wrist since the second round.
“Fair play to Jose for playing through that pain and showing courage to do that,” Wolves interim manager Steve Davis said. “They all need to be that big person if we’re going to turn our form around. I thought we took a big step towards that.”
FULHAM FIGHTBACK
Fulham twice came from behind to draw with Bournemouth but manager Marco Silva still bemoaned his team’s failure to win.
Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 52nd-minute penalty helped Fulham equalize for a second time. They pushed for the winner and ended with 19 shots and 69% possession.
“It was something that our players definitely deserved with the fight, with the character that they showed, but it is one point,” Silva said.
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That remains to be seen – particularly considering the dominance of City over the past five years – but his team looks like a genuine contender.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two-time All-Star infielder Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres agreed Saturday to an $80 million, seven-year contract coverig 2024-30.
Cronenworth and the Padres reached a one-year deal in January for $4,225,000, and he would have been eligible for free agency after the 2025 season.
He gets a $2 million signing bonus, $7 million next year, $11 million in 2025 and $12 million in each of the following four seasons. Cronenworth receives a limited no-trade provision allowing him to list eight teams he cannot be dealt to without his consent.
Cronenworth was primarily at second base the past three seasons but was moved to first this year after the Padres signed All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a $280 million, 11-year deal and shifted Ha-Seong Kim from shortstop to second.
Cronenworth, 29, hit .239 with 30 doubles, 17 homers, 88 RBIs and a .722 OPS last year. His 3.4 WAR was fourth on the Padres behind Manny Machado (6.2), Kim (4.8) and Juan Soto (4.7).
He finished tied for second in 2020 NL Rookie of the Year voting and has a .256 career average with 42 homers and 179 RBIs in 364 games.
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The local HVAC leader sponsors Countdown to Noon at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Dec. 31
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peterman Brothers, a leading HVAC and plumbing company serving the greater Indianapolis area, will join families from across the region to celebrate the new year as the sponsor of Countdown to Noon at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 31.
Countdown to Noon, an exciting family-friendly event featuring activities, live music and countdowns to the New Year at noon and 1 p.m., provides Indianapolis-area kids and their grown-ups an opportunity to ring in 2023 without missing bedtime.
"With Countdown to Noon, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis offers a unique opportunity for families to share New Year's Eve together," said Chad Peterman, president of Peterman Brothers. "Children can participate in a countdown similar to the one their grown-ups or adults enjoy, and the reasonable hour means adults can experience New Year's Eve with their families during the day and still have the freedom for a more traditional celebration later, if they choose. We're proud to support a creative event that encourages families and the community to come together like this."
Countdown to Noon starts at 10 a.m. on New Year's Eve and continues until 1:30 p.m. Admission is free for museum members or included with museum admission. Free festive favors for the countdown are available while supplies last.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the world's biggest children's museum, is committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences.
Peterman Brothers offers a variety of HVAC, indoor air quality, plumbing and electrical services across Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. They have received several accolades in the past year after being named to the Inc. 5000 list for a third year in a row in 2021 in addition to being named the Bryant Heating and Cooling Dealer of the Year.
Peterman Brothers' services include furnace maintenance and repairs, heat pump installation, smart thermostat services, A/C installation and repairs, IAQ assessments, plumbing maintenance, gas line installation, water heater maintenance, electrical repair and much more.
For more information about The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Countdown to Noon, visit https://www.childrensmuseum.org/.
Peterman Brothers is available to help with any plumbing or cooling needs. For more information, call (260) 201-3070 or visit https://www.petermanhvac.com/.
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Founded in 1986, Peterman Brothers provides residential heating, cooling, and plumbing services in the Greater Indianapolis area. A second-generation family business, the company offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee with any new installation of HVAC equipment. All technicians are certified through the North American Technical Excellence (NATE) program and fully bonded and insured. Peterman Brothers provides 24/7 emergency service to its customers and offers several financing options with approved credit. To find out more, call (260) 201-3070 or visit https://www.petermanhvac.com.
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- Transaction creates a top-4 global gold major with a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life assets with tangible near and long-term growth opportunities
- Strengthened financial and operational capacity with complementary cash flow and growth profiles
- Combined Group will be headquartered in Johannesburg with operations across South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Canada and South America
- All-share offer by Gold Fields at an Exchange Ratio of 0.6 Gold Fields Consideration Shares for each Yamana share implying a valuation for Yamana of US$6.7 billion
JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (JSE, NYSE: GFI) ("Gold Fields") and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI) (NYSE:AUY) (LSE:AUY) ("Yamana"), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement"), under which Gold Fields will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Yamana ("Yamana Shares") pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the "Transaction").
A full media release is available on the company website: www.goldfields.com
For more information, please contact:
Gold Fields Investors
Avishkar Nagaser, EVP, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
Tel: +27 11 562 9775
Mobile: +27 82 312 8692
Email: Avishkar.Nagaser@goldfields.com
Thomas Mengel, Manager, Investor Relations
Tel: +27 11 562 9849
Mobile: +27 72 493 5170
Email: Thomas.Mengel@goldfields.com
Gold Fields Media
Sven Lunsche, Vice President Corporate Affairs
Tel: +27 11 562 9763
Mobile: +27 83 2609279
Email: Sven.Lunsche@goldfields.com
Investors
BofA Securities (Financial advisor to Gold Fields)
Ben Davies / Peter Surr / Christos Tomaras / Anthony Knox
Tel: +44 20 7628 1000
Media
Brunswick Group (Communications advisor to Gold Fields)
Johannesburg: Timothy Schultz
Tel: +27 82 309 2497
London: Pip Green / Nick Bias / Tom Pigott
Tel: +44 20 7404 5959
North America: Emily Levin / Nikki Ritchie
Tel: +1 202 617 8582 / Tel: +1 845 682 9850
Yamana Gold
Gerardo Fernandez, SVP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
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JACKSON, Miss., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP Mississippi announced four organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.
"AARP Mississippi is committed to working with communities to improve residents' quality of life through tangible changes," said AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly L. Campbell, Esq. "We are proud to collaborate with this year's grantees as they make immediate improvements in their communities to jumpstart long-term change, especially for Mississippians 50 and over."
Here in Mississippi, projects funded include:
The grant will help Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation improve a park/playground at Thames Elementary School, the only public park in midtown Hattiesburg. The project includes updating a basketball court, adding four age-friendly benches at a walking track and creating two murals.
The grant will help the Jackson Heart Foundation continue to develop the Museum Trail, a multi-use trail spanning a total of 4.34 miles connecting the local community to parks, museums, a farmers' market, a food hall, and the Pearl River. The grant will assist in developing two multi-functional trailhead plazas that include a custom design seating area, public art, and lighting.
The grant will assist the Noxubee County Historical Society in completing the renovation of the Macon Welcome Center in the downtown business district. The grant will help with computers, food prep equipment, audio video equipment and more.
The grant will help the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library purchase 11 GrandPads, a tablet designed for older adults. The devices will then be used in computer classes and available to check out, just like books. A special staff member will provide tech support.
AARP Community Challenge grant projects will be funded in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. True to the program's quick-action nature, projects must be completed by November 30, 2022.
This year, AARP is bolstering its investment of affordable and adaptable housing solutions in response to the national housing crisis. With additional funding support from Toyota Motor North America, the program is also increasing its support of projects that improve mobility innovation and transportation options.
The grant program is part of AARP's nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages. Since 2017, AARP Mississippi has awarded 11 grants through the program to nonprofit organizations and government entities across the state.
View the full list of grantees and their project descriptions at aarp.org/communitychallenge and learn more about AARP's livable communities work at aarp.org/livable.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to simplify the COVID-19 vaccine process to look more like what happens with the flu vaccine, according to documents posted online on Monday. That could include streamlining the vaccine composition, immunization schedules and periodic updates of COVID-19 vaccines.
The FDA said it expects to assess circulating strains of the virus that causes COVID-19 at least annually and decide in June which strains to select for the fall season, much like the process of updating annual flu vaccines.
Moving forward, the agency said, most people may need only one dose of the latest COVID-19 shot to restore protection, regardless of how many shots they have already received. Two doses may be needed for people who are very young and haven't been exposed, or for the elderly or immune-compromised, according to the FDA's briefing document for its vaccine advisers.
The agency is urging a shift toward only one vaccine composition, rather than a combination of monovalent vaccines, which are currently used for primary shots and target only one strain, and bivalent vaccines, which are currently used for booster doses and target more than one strain.
"This simplification of vaccine composition should reduce complexity, decrease vaccine administration errors due to the complexity of the number of different vial presentations, and potentially increase vaccine compliance by allowing clearer communication," the FDA said.
The FDA's plan was first reported by National Public Radio.
The agency's independent vaccine advisers, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, are scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccine regimens and will be asked to vote on whether they recommend parts of FDA's plan. | https://www.wisn.com/article/fda-simplify-use-and-updating-covid-19-vaccines/42621460 | 2023-01-23 18:24:05 | 0 | https://www.wisn.com/article/fda-simplify-use-and-updating-covid-19-vaccines/42621460 |
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087) (NSE: CIPLA EQ) ("Cipla") announced that it has received final approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Lenalidomide Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 25 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).
Cipla's Lenalidomide Capsules are the AB-rated therapeutic equivalent generic version of Bristol Myers Squibb's (Celgene) Revlimid® (Lenalidomide) Capsules.
Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory prescription drug which is indicated for several hematological malignancies in adults such as; Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndromes, Mantle cell lymphoma, Follicular lymphoma, and Marginal Zone lymphoma. Depending on the type of cancer, it can be used as monotherapy or combination as a part of first line regimen, maintenance regimen or relapsed settings.
Lenalidomide capsules are not to be used by pregnant women. It is not known if lenalidomide is safe and effective for children. Lenalidomide Capsules should not be used to treat people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) outside of a controlled clinical trial.
According to IQVIA (IMS Health), Revlimid® (Lenalidomide) Capsules had US sales of approximately $ 2.58 billion for the 12-month period ending June 2022.
The product will be available for shipping soon.
About Cipla
Established in 1935, Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company focused on agile and sustainable growth, complex generics, and deepening portfolio in our home markets of India, South Africa, North America, and key regulated and emerging markets. Our strengths in the respiratory, anti-retroviral, urology, cardiology, anti-infective and CNS segments are well-known. Our 47 manufacturing sites around the world produce 50+ dosage forms and 1,500+ products using cutting-edge technology platforms to cater to our 80+ markets. Cipla is ranked 3rd largest in pharma in India (IQVIA MAT June'22), 3rd largest in the pharma private market in South Africa (IQVIA MAT June'22), and is among the most dispensed generic players in the U.S. For over eight decades, making a difference to patients has inspired every aspect of Cipla's work. Our paradigm-changing offer of a triple anti-retroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS at less than a dollar a day in Africa in 2001 is widely acknowledged as having contributed to bringing inclusiveness, accessibility, and affordability to the centre of the HIV movement. A responsible corporate citizen, Cipla's humanitarian approach to healthcare in pursuit of its purpose of 'Caring for Life' and deep-rooted community links wherever it is present make it a partner of choice to global health bodies, peers and all stakeholders. For more, please visit www.cipla.com, or click on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn.
About REVLIMID®
In the U.S., REVLIMID® (lenalidomide) in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. REVLIMID® as a single agent is also indicated as a maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant. REVLIMID® is indicated for patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) associated with a deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality with or without additional cytogenetic abnormalities. REVLIMID® is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) whose disease has relapsed or progressed after two prior therapies, one of which included bortezomib. Limitations of Use: REVLIMID® is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) outside of controlled clinical trials.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Celgene and Juno Therapeutics are wholly owned subsidiaries of Bristol Myers Squibb company. In certain countries outside the U.S., due to local laws, Celgene and Juno Therapeutics are referred to as, Celgene, a Bristol Myers Squibb company and Juno Therapeutics, a Bristol Myers Squibb company.
About Celgene
Celgene Corporation, headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, is an integrated global pharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases through gene and protein regulation. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.celgene.com. Follow Celgene on Social Media: @Celgene, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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Lumotive's LCM™ Beam Steering Technology Integrated with AXIBO's Precision eJib™ Robotic Arm Unveiled at CES, Las Vegas, January 5-8
SEATTLE and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumotive, the developer of Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips enabling the next generation of 3D sensors, and AXIBO, a cinema robotics company and the developer of autonomous camera motion control systems, today unveiled AXIBO's Precision eJib™ — a unique, designed-for-cinema, 6-axis robotic arm with 3D sensing capabilities made possible with Lumotive's LCM beam steering technology. The jointly-developed solution (to be demonstrated publicly for the first time tomorrow in Lumotive's booth #5877 at CES 2023) gives photographers and videographers unparalleled capabilities such as smart object targeting and tracking, enhanced image stabilization, and ground-breaking new autofocus features, to produce far crisper images and films combined with automated scene capture.
Available initially for professional-grade cameras, and under development for consumer-grade cameras, this revolutionary photography and cinematography automation solution takes advantage of Lumotive's LCM beam steering chips that deliver best-in-class performance, range, and size in the 3D sensing industry. Unlike traditional flash illumination solutions, 3D lidar sensors based on Lumotive's LCMs have numerous advantages including:
- Superior outdoor range performance
- Software-defined scan modes for increased and application-specific performance (range, field of view, frame rate, resolution) only where it matters
- Reduced multipath effects resulting in better point cloud quality
- Optimization of illumination across the field of view in high ambient light levels and for varying levels of reflectivity
- Significantly improved interference mitigation from other sensors
- High power density with small form factor
"Until now, many advanced camera features, such as object detection, subject tracking, and closed-loop autofocus, have been limited in both performance and visual quality due to the lack of 3D sensing capabilities in photo and video camera systems," said Axel Fuchs, Vice President of Business Development at Lumotive. "The integration of our LCM beam steering technology with AXIBO's Precision eJib camera motion system takes photographic and videographic automation to a whole new level without sacrificing creativity. We are extremely pleased with the results of our collaboration."
Enabled by Lumotive's M30 lidar reference design, AXIBO's CES demonstration showcases advanced object tracking combined with automatic focus of a large, manual lens for enhanced filmmaking. The AXIBO system uses 3D information provided by the M30 to automatically direct a camera to follow and focus on a specific subject as it moves. The M30's wide field of view of (120 x 90) provides reliable depth-of-field data over a large area — allowing a subject to freely move in the scene without the camera losing focus. Additionally, the M30's real-time software programmability allows the user to optimize both illumination and sensing resources to adaptively achieve better performance customized for a specific scene.
"Lumotive's software-defined lidar technology has proven to be a valuable asset in our search for the perfect solution to our problem statement. Not only does it provide very precise, high-quality depth information, but it also has the unique ability to dynamically adjust the region of interest for improved focus and visual quality," said Anoop Gadhrri, CEO at AXIBO. "We are grateful to have such a unique and innovative solution at our disposal and look forward to seeing the impact it will have on our customers and industry."
Early versions of Lumotive's M30 lidar reference design are currently being evaluated by a growing number of leading consumer product companies, robotics systems developers, tier one automotive sensor suppliers, and industrial OEMs. The M30 reference design with enhanced performance and optimized for volume manufacturing is expected to be available by mid-2023. For additional information please contact either Lumotive here, or AXIBO here.
Lumotive's transformative optical semiconductors are enabling the next generation of 3D sensing for consumer, mobility, and industrial markets. The company's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) optical semiconductors utilize revolutionary, patented beam-steering technology to deliver an unprecedented combination of best-in-class performance, cost, reliability, and size. Lumotive's LCMs enable the industry's first software-defined lidar with advanced perception capabilities. The company has received measurable industry acclaim with inclusion in the following rankings: Sensors Converge/Fierce Electronics 2021 Startup of the Year, Built In Seattle's Best Small Companies to Work For, JMP Securities Efficient Fifty list of the most interesting private companies in industrial and energy technology, and EE Times' Silicon 100: Emerging Startups to Watch. Lumotive's LCM technology was recently recognized with two CES 2022 Innovation Awards, a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award, a 2022 Business Intelligence Group "Excellence in Artificial Intelligence" Award, and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Bill Gates, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, Uniquest, and USAA.
AXIBO was founded in 2018 by Anoop Gadhrri, Reiner Schmidt, and Sohaib Al-Emara while they were engineering undergraduates at McMaster University in Canada. They wanted to automate their filming process but realized there was nothing on the market that did exactly what they wanted, so they create their own solution leveraging their background from the autonomous robotics and vehicle space. Through persistence, iterations, and sleepless nights, the first version of AXIBO's camera motion system was launched on Kickstarter. Since then, AXIBO has grown rapidly. The company has units installed at customers around the world, including Apple & Netflix, and has branched into various industries beyond initial expectations. AXIBO is passionate about bringing new advances in the field of Artificial Intelligence to make automation in film accessible.
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Hillcrest High softball hosting Live Like Cam night tonight
Hillcrest High School’s softball game this evening has special meaning, as Lady Patriots are hosting an event for a good cause.
Live Like Cam Night is being held in honor of Cameron Prince, a Hillcrest student who died unexpectedly right before Thanksgiving.
A special ceremony will be held at 4:15 p.m. before the Patriots take on the Northside Lady Rams at 4:30.
The Lady Patriots will be collecting donations for the Cameron Prince Scholarship being offered for I Dream Big Academy. The organization offers summer programs for children in Tuscaloosa. | https://www.wvua23.com/hillcrest-high-softball-hosting-live-like-cam-night-tonight/ | 2022-04-26 19:56:06 | 0 | https://www.wvua23.com/hillcrest-high-softball-hosting-live-like-cam-night-tonight/ |
SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) _ Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $232.7 million.
On a per-share basis, the San Mateo, California-based company said it had profit of 46 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 78 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 69 cents per share.
The investment manager posted revenue of $1.94 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.89 billion.
For the year, the company reported profit of $1.29 billion, or $2.53 per share. Revenue was reported as $8.28 billion.
Franklin Resources shares have declined 30% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P's 500 index has declined 19%. The stock has declined 26% in the last 12 months.
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While the 2022-2023 men's college basketball season ended about three months ago, the transfer portal still has a handful of talented players left. Although high profile players like Hunter Dickinson and Caleb Love found their new teams months ago, the blowback from Bob Huggins' resignation at West Virginia has led to multiple Mountaineers searching for a new home. While West Virginia's incoming transfers Kerr Kriisa and Jesse Edwards have opted to stay in Morgantown under interim head coach Josh Eilert, others are still choosing to leave.
Former West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell, the Mountaineers' leading rebounder last season, has already found his new school — Kentucky. Mitchell is already in Lexington practicing with his new team.
First practice for @tre_mitch33 ☑️ pic.twitter.com/vad9SuLaNR
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) July 2, 2023
Here are five noteworthy players still in the portal:
West Virginia transfers
Joe Toussaint
Guard Joe Toussaint arrived at West Virginia after spending three seasons at Iowa. Toussaint led the Hawkeyes in assists and steals as a junior. At West Virginia, the Bronx product averaged 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in his lone season in Morgantown. He came off the bench to score a career-high 22 points against Texas Tech on Jan. 25.
Toussaint entered the transfer portal on June 23 and was contacted by schools such as Gonzaga and Kansas State, according to On3's Joe Tipton. While he's yet to announce a destination, Toussaint's experience at the Power Five level makes him a highly sought after name in the portal.
James Okonkwo
Forward James Okonkwo led West Virginia in blocks last year, posting 22 blocks across the season while only playing around 11 minutes per game. Okonkwo only played in three games as a freshman in the 2021-2022 season, but his role as a sophomore increased considerably. Okonkwo usually came off the bench in Tre Mitchell's place, but he made significant impacts on the defensive end. Per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Okonkwo is set to visit North Carolina and Texas A&M.
Mohamed Wague
Junior forward Mohamed Wague’s lone season at West Virginia was cut short after he was sidelined indefinitely on Feb. 25 because of a foot injury. Wague played in 28 games for the Mountaineers, averaging 4.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Prior to playing at the Division I level, he led the nation in offensive rebounds at Harcum College, a junior college. While he hasn’t ruled out a return to West Virginia, Wague visited Kansas State last week and is currently on a visit to Alabama.
Other notable transfers
Jahvon Quinerly
Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly’s entrance into the transfer portal came as a shock after he originally announced his intention to play in Tuscaloosa for another year. At Alabama, Quinerly was part of two Sweet 16 teams and named the SEC’s 2023 Co-Sixth Man of the Year. The New Jersey product and former five-star recruit led the Crimson Tide in assists last year and averaged 15 points per game during the NCAA tournament. Quinerly, who began his career at Villanova, has yet to find a landing spot and hasn't been publicly linked to any other teams.
Jahvon Quinerly was COOKING in @AlabamaMBB's 4OT win over No. 1 North Carolina 💪 pic.twitter.com/2WT8aMc03O
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 28, 2022
Paul Mulcahy
The former Rutgers guard has been in the transfer portal for nearly a month after announcing his intentions to leave the team on June 9. As a high schooler, Mulcahy was the first New Jersey boys basketball player in 26 years to average a triple-double. Mulcahy has been a staple of the Rutgers team since 2019, averaging 27.5 minutes per game across four seasons and averaging 8.3 points, 4.9 assists per game last season. Although he has yet to officially announce his next destination, Mulcahy has been reportedly linked to Washington. | https://www.star945.com/news/national/top-players/VNWMGCDX5GZYFDCXP6XYCLRXDY/ | 2023-07-04 00:00:49 | 1 | https://www.star945.com/news/national/top-players/VNWMGCDX5GZYFDCXP6XYCLRXDY/ |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced that on May 31, 2023, its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2023. As of May 30, 2023, there were 34,742,290 common shares outstanding.
About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 and growing. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 144 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
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CHICAGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkCERCA, a recognized industry leader in student reading and writing growth, is partnering with Quill to offer Quill's AI-powered language skills tools as a complimentary service to the ThinkCERCA platform.
ThinkCERCA's robust platform and blended learning model is built on a research-backed literacy framework (CERCA) for reading and writing across subjects in grades 3-12. It will now offer Quill's use of sentence combining, a highly-effective strategy for building grammar and language skills backed by decades of research, to further student growth potential.
"Building strong writing skills requires students to commit to hundreds of hours of practice and feedback to develop strong written communication skills. By pairing Quill and ThinkCERCA, educators are equipped with powerful tools to ensure that students can develop these critical skills," cited Quill Founder, Peter Gault.
This partnership will provide ThinkCERCA users with:
- Diagnostic assessments
- Quill's library of 700 activities targets 50 national language skills and grammar standards, nestled within ThinkCERCA's writing modules across core subject areas
- Personalized and adaptive feedback from Quill to support sentence-level writing skills
"We provide a structured approach to literacy, but honor the art and craft of classroom teachers," said Eileen Murphy, ThinkCERCA Founder and CEO. "With best-in-class partners like Quill, we are doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes so we can provide an easy-to-use one-stop shop for literacy. That allows teachers to redeploy their time where it is needed most, in nurturing a collaborative classroom."
To learn more about ThinkCERCA, visit our website here.
About ThinkCERCA
ThinkCERCA's personalized literacy platform helps educators teach critical thinking skills through close reading and academic writing across subjects. With a research-based framework that teaches students how to construct a cohesive argument, studies show they can achieve an average of two years of reading growth annually. Teachers gain 1:1 time with students and equip them with a step-by-step approach to thinking critically and reading and writing with purpose. All while supported by a vast instructional library, professionally scored benchmark assessments, and much more.
About Quill.org
Quill.org's mission is to help every low-income student in the United States become a strong writer and critical thinker, and the nonprofit organization's free online tools now support more than one million students. Quill.org's tools help teachers by using artificial intelligence to automatically grade and provide feedback on student writing, and this immediate feedback loop enables students to continually revise their writing and quickly build their skills.
Contact: Eileen Murphy, eileen@thinkcerca.com
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CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore's three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
It's the Orioles' longest winning streak in a single season since they won 13 in a row from Sept. 7-22, 1999.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, the only team with a longer current drought without a double-digit win streak in a season is Miami, which has never had one.
With the victory, the Orioles (45-44) also went over the .500 mark for the first time since April 8, 2021, when they were 4-3. Baltimore finished off the game to chants of “Let’s Go O’s!” at Wrigley Field, where the Orioles were playing their first series since 2014.
The Cubs lost their sixth consecutive game, their longest skid since dropping 10 straight games June 4-16.
Watkins (3-1) limited the Cubs to four hits in five-plus innings. Watkins is 3-0 with a 1.19 ERA in his last four starts since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on June 25. He allowed a single to Ian Happ to start the sixth and was lifted in favor of Dillion Tate.
Tate, Cionel Perez, Joey Krehbiel and Bryan Baker combined to allow two hits the rest of the way.
Meanwhile, Cubs starter Justin Steele (3-6) — pitching on eight days rest after his girlfriend gave birth Monday to the couple’s first child — retired the final 11 batters he faced over six innings.
But the damage was done in the first two innings. Three of the first four batters reached base, prompting pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to make a mound visit after Santander’s double. But Austin Hays followed with a single, and Santander scored after left fielder Happ misplayed the hit.
The Orioles extended their lead in the second when Trey Mancini hit a double to score Rougned Odor and Cedric Mullins, who was initially ruled to have beaten the relay throw from shortstop Nico Hoerner to catcher Willson Contreras. But a replay overturned the safe call on Mullins, and Steele got Ryan Mountcastle to ground to short to end the inning.
The Cubs scored their lone run off Watkins in the fifth when Christopher Morel tripled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Rafael Ortega.
The Orioles added three runs with two outs in the eighth on a double by Adley Rutschman, a single by Odor and a balk by reliever Daniel Norris.
HENDRICKS OUT INDEFINITELY
Cubs ace Kyle Hendricks will need at least two or three weeks before he can consider playing catch, manager David Ross said. Hendricks hasn’t pitched since July 5, when he threw only three innings at Milwaukee because of a right shoulder strain.
Hendricks, 32, missed a start in early June because of shoulder fatigue but still leads the team with 84 1/3 innings pitched.
HAPP HUMBLED BY EPSTEIN TEXT
Happ was moved by a congratulatory text message on his All-Star selection from Theo Epstein, the Cubs’ former president of baseball operations who oversaw his selection as the ninth overall pick in the 2015 draft.
“And I thanked him for giving me the chance here and to be able to do it in front of these fans and this city,” Happ said of Epstein, now a consultant with Major League Baseball.
Happ rebounded from a miserable 2021 season, when he had a slash line of .175/.284/.318 on Aug. 11.
“He’s becoming an all-around player, and I don’t know I could have said that last year,” Ross said.
RETURN OF THE STOLEN BASE
Jorge Mateo (22) and Mullins (18) have accounted for 40 of the Orioles’ 55 stolen bases, and manager Brandon Hyde will continue to give them the green light.
“Those two guys are such elite base stealers, it’s weapon for us, and a weapon for them,” Hyde said. “I still think it’s an important part of the game.”
MOVES
Cubs: Norris was activated from the 15-day injured list. RHP Matt Swarmer was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cubs: INF Nick Madrigal (left groin strain) will spend the rest of the week building strength and volume with the training staff in Chicago. ... RHP Ethan Roberts underwent Tommy John surgery in Arlington, Texas.
UP NEXT
The Orioles haven’t named a starter for Friday’s series opener against the Rays.
The Cubs will start RHP Keegan Thompson in Thursday’s series opener against the Mets. Thompson allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings Friday in a 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.
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CRANDON, Wis. -- Riders on a roller coaster got quite the thrill ride, getting stuck upside down.
The roller coaster at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin, shut down mid-ride. Passengers were left stuck for at least three hours.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant, a rock-solid cyber defense platform company converging internal and external security, today announced it has won the 2022 Microsoft Security U.S. (MSUS) Partner of the Year award.
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners who have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. The MSUS Partner Awards were created to supplement Microsoft's Partner of the Year program, both of which recognize outstanding work by Microsoft partners. The MSUS awards highlight US-specific partner impact.
"BlueVoyant and Microsoft both recognize that cybersecurity is a team sport," said Milan Patel, global head of managed security services (MSS) at BlueVoyant. "BlueVoyant has developed enablement technologies and scalable services to help customers maximize their Microsoft Security investments — bringing together the very best of both companies to drive the outcomes our customers demand. We are honored that Microsoft named BlueVoyant its prestigious U.S. Security Partner of the Year, among other recent accolades. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Microsoft to deliver the very best in cybersecurity to our joint customers."
The MSUS Partner of the Year Award recognizes BlueVoyant's commitment and trust that stands behind the company's cloud-native and outcomes-based platform, BlueVoyant Elements™. The platform helps companies across a variety of industries improve their cyber defense posture. Elements not only continuously monitors for problems, but also takes action against any vulnerabilities, risks, or threats, usually in a matter of minutes. The platform is based on three key pillars that help give clients the advantage over attackers — technology, telemetry, and talent. BlueVoyant has more than 700 customers, and 650 employees across five continents, with a proven track record of sustained high growth.
The U.S. Security Partner of the Year award is the latest in a long list of accolades BlueVoyant has won from Microsoft. In 2021, BlueVoyant was named a Microsoft Security 20/20 Partner Awards Winner for Top MDR (Managed Detection and Response) Team. BlueVoyant was a 2022 finalist in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards for Security MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) of the Year. In addition, the company is a finalist for the Microsoft Canada 2022 Impact Awards in two categories — Healthcare Impact Award and Security Impact Award. BlueVoyant was also named as one of Microsoft's top 150 managed security partners.
In May, BlueVoyant announced that the company was a key design partner for Microsoft's three new security services, including Microsoft Security Experts for hunting, a proactive threat hunting expert service; Microsoft Security Experts for XDR, a new hunting service that extends beyond endpoint hunting; and Microsoft Enterprise Security Services for customers looking for more tailored, hands-on help with security posture management, modernization and proactive hunting.
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BlueVoyant converges internal and external cyber defense capabilities into an outcomes-based, cloud-native platform called BlueVoyant Elements™. Elements continuously monitors your network, endpoints, attack surface, and supply chain as well as the open, deep, and dark web for vulnerabilities, risks, and threats; and takes action to protect your business, leveraging both machine learning-driven automation and human-led expertise. Elements can be deployed as independent solutions or together as a full-spectrum cyber defense platform. BlueVoyant's approach to cyber defense revolves around three key pillars — technology, telemetry, and talent — that deliver rock-solid cyber defense capabilities to more than 700 customers across the globe.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enovix Corporation (NASDAQ: ENVX) between February 22, 2021 and January 3, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 7, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enovix securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enovix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10931 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 7, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants overstated Enovix's ability to produce batteries at scale, touting the Company's "meaningful progress" in scaling up its manufacturing facility, and its being positioned to deliver batteries ahead of competitions, despite its continued manufacturing issues.
To join the Enovix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10931 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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