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Morsell hits 6 3s, N.C. State beats William & Mary 85-64
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Casey Morsell scored 23 points, Terquavion Smith had 13 points, five rebounds and seven assists and North Carolina State beat William & Mary 85-64. Morsell tied a career-high with six 3-pointers as N.C. State went 12 of 28 (32%) from distance. Morsell also had six 3-pointers in a 107-74 win over FIU in early November, and he had five against then-No. 3 Kansas later in the month. Jack Clark had 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals and Dusan Mahorcic added 12 points and nine boards for N.C. State. Jarkel Joiner added 11 points and six assists. N.C. State held William & Mary to 39% shooting with 17 turnovers.
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ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for unity among political forces in celebrating the 78th anniversary of the liberation from the Nazis and their fascist allies on April 25, 1945.
Meloni, whose hard-right Brother of Italy party traces its roots to the fall of Italian fascism at the end of World War II, firmly rejected accusations of fascism nostalgia within the party.
In an open letter to Italian daily Il Corriere della Sera, Meloni wrote that she hoped that the celebrations could be an occasion of “renewed national concord,” strengthening Italy’s role in the world as an “essential stronghold of democracy.”
Allies and aides of the 46-year-old premier have been accused on several occasions of downplaying atrocities carried out by the Nazis and fascists, or distorting historical facts concerning the partisan movement that fought to liberate the country.
Six months after she took office, Meloni’s presence at the official remembrance event at Rome’s Altar of the Fatherland on Tuesday morning, alongside Italian President Sergio Mattarella, was seen by many observers as a turning point.
Meloni herself used the word “watershed” to remember April 25, 1945 in her letter, defining it as a crucial moment in Italian history, as it paved the way to the victory of those “democratic values, that Fascism had crushed and that we find carved into the Italian Republic’s constitution.”
Meloni has repeatedly sought to allay concerns about her party’s neo-fascist roots, insisting that the Italian right had handed fascism over to history and unambiguously condemned the suppression of democracy and anti-Jewish laws.
Some critics, however, have stressed that she has never clearly declared her party’s “anti-fascist” stance since she took power at the helm of the most conservative government since World War II.
“For many years now, as any honest observer would acknowledge, the parties that represent the right in the Italian parliament have declared their incompatibility with any nostalgia for fascism,” Meloni wrote on Tuesday.
Since becoming premier in October, Meloni has also reached out repeatedly to members of Rome’s Jewish community.
But one of the Brothers of Italy’s leaders, Senate President Ignazio La Russa, who proudly displayed Mussolini memorabilia in his home, recently reignited the controversy around the party’s roots, saying that the Italian constitution never openly included the word “anti-fascism.”
According to many politicians of Italy’s center-left opposition, Meloni hadn’t gone far enough in distancing herself from the fascism era.
“What she should do is have the courage to say clearly and definitively ‘we are anti-fascist,’” said Giuseppe Sala, the center-left mayor of Milan, who marched on Tuesday with tens of thousands people in the northern Italian city at the traditional rally that celebrates the victory of the resistance movement that opposed the fascist regime.
“We are here to honor the partisans’ resistance and their values,” said Democratic Party head Elly Schlein, who has strongly criticized Meloni’s reticence on her party’s ties with the fascist past.
As a teenager, Meloni joined the youth branch of Italy’s neo-fascist party, the Italian Social Movement, or MSI, which was part of Italy’s first postwar government in 1946. She then went onto lead the youth movement of MSI’s successor party, the National Alliance.
The Brothers of Italy party succeeded the National Alliance and retains the tricolor flame of the original MSI as its logo.
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ATLANTA – Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock's first runoff in 2021 was a titanic nine-week clash to control the Senate that included three weeks of early in-person voting and lots of mail ballots.
Warnock's victory against Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler - and Democrat Jon Ossoff's tilt against Republican David Perdue - ended in two Democratic victories that gave the party control of a 50-50 Senate, thanks to Vice President Kamala Harris' ability to break ties.
But the Dec. 6 runoff won't be for Senate control this time with Democrats retaining seats in Arizona and Nevada earlier this month. Successful reelection bids by Sens. Mark Kelly and Catherine Cortez Masto were what Democrats needed to keep the slimmest of margins in the chamber.
Georgia requires a runoff if a candidate doesn’t win a majority in the party primary or in the general election. Neither Warnock nor Republican Herschel Walker got to 50%.
Under Georgia's 2021 election law, there will be only four weeks before the runoff — with Thanksgiving in the middle. Many Georgians will be offered only five weekdays of early in-person voting beginning Nov. 28. And June's primary runoffs showed time for mail ballots to be received and returned can be very tight.
Those changes could disadvantage Democrats, who tend to push early voting and vote-by-mail more than Republicans. Because the 2021 law makes it harder to apply for a mail ballot, Democrats urged supporters to vote early in person in October.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson said it will be challenging to reignite the kind of early voting enthusiasm that Democrats displayed ahead of the general election, when overall early voting set a new midterm record.
“We’ve from Thanksgiving weekend to Tuesday, Dec. 6, to get these votes out, and there will be a lot of hard work over the holiday and the runup to the holiday season to make sure we get this vote out,” Johnson said. “I think voters are aware that our future is still in peril, and we can make a difference in Georgia for the sake of the nation. We’ve done it before, and we can do it again.”
Stephen Lawson, who worked for Loeffler ahead of her 2021 defeat to Warnock, recalled that even with a two-month period between the 2020 general election and the second round “you had voters who weren’t aware of the runoff date and had to be reminded that it wasn’t over.” Lawson now leads the 34N22 political action committee backing Walker.
The changes could produce lower turnout, and maybe a return to the old rules of Georgia runoffs before 2021, when Republicans had clear advantages.
“Republicans do better in getting their voters back out for a runoff election,” said Eric Tanenblatt, a lobbyist who was chief of staff to Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue and later national finance co-chair for Republican Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign.
No one who wasn't on the rolls before Nov. 8 can register to vote now. The last day to register was Nov. 7.
Georgia's 159 counties can open early voting sooner than Nov. 28 if they are able. But they can't begin until the state certifies the general election, currently targeted for Nov. 21, said Deputy Secretary of State Gabriel Sterling.
But only 10 counties offered more than the mandated five days during June primary runoffs, the first statewide elections held with the shortened runoff period. Moreover, state law bars early in-person voting on a state holiday or the Saturday after a state holiday. Because both Thanksgiving and the following Friday are state holidays, there will be no Saturday voting offered before the runoff.
Some urban counties are likely to offer early in-person voting on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and the most ambitious counties might also offer voting on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, if the race is certified Nov. 21.
Mail ballots can be requested now through Nov. 28. About 150,000 people who voted by mail in the November election will automatically be mailed a ballot for the runoff. But Associated Press reporting found some counties were slow to mail ballots before the primary runoff, raising questions about whether voters could receive and return them in time.
Republicans say the four-week runoff is workable, noting it was law in Georgia before 2013. A federal judge found then that military and overseas voters didn’t have enough time to return mail ballots, ordering nine weeks instead. Lawmakers in 2021 solved that problem by adding ranked-choice ballots for overseas voters, letting them pick additional candidates in the event of a runoff.
“The counties are prepared already. They know we’re going to have this period of time,” Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told reporters Wednesday.
Opponents of Georgia's voting law say changes to mail voting hurt voters, disputing Republican claims that high turnout proves the law didn't hurt anyone.
“We know that our community members did not have fair and equitable access to voting by mail," Aisha Mahmood, executive director of the Asian American Advocacy Fund said during an online news conference on Wednesday.
Liberal groups vow they won’t be outworked. Most don’t endorse candidates but push progressive policies broadly in line with Democrats, and are a key cog in the Democratic turnout machine.
“The way that we won in 2021, you’re seeing it happen again right now,” said Hillary Holley of Care in Action, which advocates for domestic workers. “And so yes, is this runoff shorter? Absolutely. And do we need everyone to start making a plan to vote right now? Absolutely.”
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Gabby Petito update: Laundrie family attorney seeks copies of texts and calls
NORTH PORT, Fla. - The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family is seeking copies of all the family's texts, calls and other phone records for a six-month stretch of 2021 obtained by the parents of Gabby Petito as part of a Florida civil suit connected to the travel blogger's murder.
Her parents' attorney, Pat Reilly, obtained a subpoena earlier this year asking AT&T for records of calls, texts and other phone data from Brian, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie between July 2, 2021 and Nov. 13 of that year.
RELATED: Gabby Petito case: Judge to decide if 'burn after reading' letter will be allowed as evidence
Petito's parents are alleging that the Laundries caused them emotional distress and attempted to help their son escape justice after he strangled and bludgeoned their daughter to death during a cross-country "van life" road trip. In December, they added Laundrie lawyer Steve Bertolino to the lawsuit in a second amended complaint, and he asked for copies of the AT&T records on Thursday.
"The plaintiffs have no proof of what they have alleged in their court filings," Bertolino told Fox News Digital Monday. "Pat Reilly can seek high and low, but he will not find a scintilla of admissible evidence to support anything beyond conjecture."
Reilly did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The lawsuit alleges that Laundrie, his parents and their lawyer knew Petito was dead at the time of a Sept. 14 statement Bertolino released to the media, which reads, in part: "On behalf of the Laundrie family it is our hope that the search for Miss Petito is successful and that Miss Petito is re-united with her family."
Her remains would be discovered on Sept. 19 at a campsite near Jackson, Wyoming where she was last seen alive. Brian Laundrie allegedly killed her around Aug. 28.
Fox News Digital was present in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near the Laundrie family home in North Port, Florida, when authorities found his remains on Oct. 20, 2021.
According to the FBI, Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Near his decomposed remains, they found a handwritten suicide note and confession preserved in a dry bag and other personal affects.
Separately, Reilly has asked the court to force the Laundries to turn over a letter in which Roberta Laundrie allegedly offered to lend her son a shovel to bury a body.
"I don't feel comfortable summarizing the letter," he told Fox News Digital at the time. "The content is very specific and best read when available. If my belief as to the time it was written is accurate, it shows that at least Roberta Laundrie knew of Gabby's murder before Gabby's body was located. The rest of the notebook contained letters to his family."
Roberta's letter was undated, he added, but "the content of the letter seems to indicate that it was written after Gabby’s death."
Through their attorneys, the Laundries have maintained that the letter was written before Gabby and Brian left on their cross-country trip and has no connection to its grim outcome.
Earlier this month, Petito's parents asked Laundrie's parents to hand over financial information in the weeks around her death.
The parties are due back in court on May 24.
Chris and Roberta Laundrie have not been charged with a crime in connection with Petito’s death.
Read more at FOXNews.com.
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Refrigerated truck donated to New Hampshire Food Bank to help with deliveries
Officials say truck will pick up donations, deliver food to local pantries
Officials say truck will pick up donations, deliver food to local pantries
Officials say truck will pick up donations, deliver food to local pantries
New Hampshire Food Bank officials say a new refrigerated truck will ensure that food is delivered around the state in a timely manner.
Food bank executive director Eileen Liponis said the truck will go a long way toward making a dent in New Hampshire when it comes to food insecurity.
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"This truck also picks up food from local retail donors four days a week, for an approximate weekly total of 12,000 pounds," Liponis said. "This truck will also support our statewide mobile food distributions. It will be used to support 26 events."
The truck was acquired thanks to a donation from Citizens, which has a longstanding relationship with the food bank.
"Every day, it leaves here, brings food and meals out into the community, over 600,000 meals a year," said Joseph Carelli, president of New Hampshire/Vermont Citizens. "That makes a significant dent in helping to fight food insecurity in our communities."
The cost of the donated truck is $57,000, and Carelli said the lease has some advantages.
"The lease comes with full maintenance, which means that if anything happens to it, you make one phone call, and the truck is repaired," he said.
The donation comes at a time when food prices are continuing to climb. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices have risen in the past year by 10.2%.
"We continue to buy as smartly as we can," Liponis said. "We are down in proteins. Nationwide, all the food banks are, so we're looking for proteins, in particular, to purchase."
The food bank said that a new USDA local food purchase agreement will help them supply more than 400 nonprofit agencies around the state.
"It just got approved by governor and council yesterday, so we're very excited to be working with the Department of Agriculture to bring local products to our folks," Liponis said.
Anyone facing food insecurity can get help by going to the New Hampshire Food Bank website and putting in their location to be directed to a local food pantry or neighborhood center.
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- Both companies will strategically cooperate in embedding AI chips into robot platforms
- For the past year in the process of examining in advance, various AI algorithms for robots were operated to check for the latest AI algorithm support, excellent AI accuracy, and high computing efficiency of the DEEPX NPU
- "This will be an opportunity for DEEPX's AI semiconductor to become the mass-production ready core solution in the global smart mobility market"
SEOUL, South Korea, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX and Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation will cooperate with technology development for on-device AI technology for robot platforms.
On March 24 (Friday) at the Uiwang Research Facility of Hyundai Motors & Kia Corporation, DEEPX announced its execution of the MOU on AI semiconductor collaboration use for robot platforms, with the representatives of both companies including Lok-Won Kim CEO, and Dong-Jin Hyun, Robotics Lab leader of Hyundai Motors & Kia Corporation.
DEEPX develops AI semiconductors and implements AI technology used in various electronic devices that exist outside of the data center with high-performance and low-power advantages. Currently DEEPX has 4 kinds of AI semiconductors that are optimized for performance and function that can match with various edge and server AI application fields and have secured more than 150 patents, both domestic and international, that are related to fundamental AI semiconductor technology. Domestically, DEEPX is evaluated as the leading AI semiconductor fabless company, and DEEPX is targeting the global edge AI market.
During the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) conducted over the past year by Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Robotics Lab, DEEPX demonstrated outstanding AI performance by providing higher AI accuracy with INT8bit than FP32bit. In addition, it has been proven that various robot application AI algorithms developed by the Robotics Lab can be smoothly operated, making it possible to implement AI models required by robots. In particular, it is evaluated as suitable for mass production of battery-powered robot products due to its exceptionally high AI computational efficiency and low power operation.
This agreement aims to cooperate on the application of DEEPX's AI semiconductor technology to the robot platform currently under development with the aim of commercialization by Hyundai Motor Group and Kia. To achieve this, the two companies will incorporate AI functions for robots into DEEPX's AI SoC (System on Chip) products, verify their operability and mass production for deployment in the final products developed by Robotics Lab. In this way, the AI technology can be implemented in the robots developed by the Robotics Lab.
Lok-Won Kim, CEO commented: "According to the global market research data, the size of the global smart mobility is expected to grow to be about 145 billion dollars by the year 2027. For the AI semiconductor, the core technology of this market, there are currently no optimized solutions for each detailed fields, therefore it is possible to lead the market if a mass production-ready solution is prepared. Having technology cooperation with the global market leader Hyundai Motors and Kia Corporation will present DEEPX's AI semiconductor an opportunity to become the core solution of the future market in the related field. This is a great inspiration for us. DEEPX has succeeded in commercializing NPU IP in 2021, and I am grateful to earn the chance to demonstrate the test for mass-production as soon as we reach NPU development milestone this year".
Dong-Jin Hyun, leader of the Robotics Lab of Hyundai Motors & Kia Corporation said, "I expect we can lead the excellent robotics service development in both performance and price by combining the SW technology of the Robotics Lab and DEEPX's HW technology." He also added, "As soon as we confirm and examine the superiority of DEEPX NPU chip products, we will carry on with further cooperation and apply it to the robot that is under research and development."
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SEATTLE (AP) — An ambitious plan announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for more than a half-century, to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound thrilled those who have long advocated for her to be freed from her tank at the Miami Seaquarium.
But it also called to mind the release of Keiko — the star of the movie “Free Willy” — more than two decades ago. Keiko’s return to his native Iceland vastly improved upon his life in a Mexico City tank, but he failed to adapt to the wild and died five years later.
He is the only orca released after long-term captivity.
Advocates say their experience with Keiko will inform how they plan for Lolita’s return. But they also stress the differences between their cases.
While they hope to bring Lolita — also known as Tokitae, or Toki — to a whale sanctuary among the Pacific Northwest’s many islands, she might never again swim freely with her endangered family, including the nearly century-old whale believed to be her mother.
Here’s a look at Tokitae’s story.
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HOW DID TOKI WIND UP IN CAPTIVITY?
Native American tribes revere orcas, considering them their relatives.
White settlers had a different view. Fishermen reviled the “blackfish” as competition for salmon and sometimes shot them.
That began to change in 1965, when a man named Ted Griffin bought a killer whale that had been caught in a fisherman’s net in British Columbia and towed it to the Seattle waterfront. The whale — Namu — became a sensation.
Namu soon died from an infection, but Griffin had set off a craze for capturing the Pacific Northwest’s killer whales and training them to perform, as The Seattle Times recounted in a 2018 history. Griffin corralled dozens of orcas off Washington’s Whidbey Island in 1970. Several got caught and drowned when opponents cut the nets, intending to free them.
Many orcas remained nearby, declining to leave as their clan members were hauled out of the water. Among those kept was 4-year-old Tokitae, later sold to the Miami Seaquarium.
By the early 1970s, at least 13 Northwest orcas had been killed and 45 delivered to theme parks around the world; Toki is the only one still alive. The roundups reduced the Puget Sound resident population by about 40% and helped cause problems with inbreeding that imperil them today.
Outrage over the captures helped prompt the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
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WHY BRING TOKI HOME?
Lolita, now 57, spent decades performing. Last year the Miami Seaquarium announced it would no longer feature her under an agreement with regulators. The 5,000-pound (2,267-kilogram) animal lives in a tank 80 feet by 35 feet (24 meters by 11 meters) and 20 feet (6 meters) deep.
Whales are intelligent, social creatures, and activists have long dreamed of returning Tokitae to her family.
The whale believed to be Toki’s mother is the matriarch of L-pod, one of three clans that make up the so-called southern resident killer whales, a genetically and socially distinct population that frequents the Salish Sea between Washington and British Columbia. There are 73 southern residents remaining.
Plans call for bringing Lolita to a netted whale sanctuary of about 15 acres (6 hectares). She would be released into an enclosure the size of a couple football fields within that sanctuary, where she would be under round-the-clock care.
“The first objective is to provide her the highest quality of life we can,” said Charles Vinick, a founder of the nonprofit Friends of Toki as well as executive director of the Whale Sanctuary Project. “Whether or not it becomes the dream of having her reunite with L-pod is something we have to rely on Lolita to show us.”
Because the southern residents are endangered, advocates would have to obtain additional permits if they ever wanted to return Toki fully to the wild. Advocates would likely have to show that introducing another aging whale to feed wouldn’t burden the population further.
With financial backing from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, they have agreed to support Lolita long term, whether she’s reintroduced or not.
For Raynell Morris, an elder of the Lummi Indian Tribe in Washington and a board member of Friends of Toki, the whale’s return is fundamental.
“Until she’s returned to her family, our family is broken,” Morris said. “When she comes home, the web of life will be repaired and restored, and our people will be repaired and restored.”
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HOW DO YOU MOVE A 2.5-TON WHALE?
When all the pieces are in place — which could take two years — Lolita will be placed on a stretcher. She’ll be lifted by crane into a tank placed on a truck, and the truck driven to a cargo plane.
She’ll be flown to Washington, loaded onto a barge, floated to the sanctuary, and lowered by crane into her new home.
Toki’s transportation tank will be filled with fresh water — salt water could ruin the plane in the event of a leak. Her caregivers will protect her skin with ointment.
Advocates will work with Washington’s Department of Natural Resources to pick the sanctuary site.
There, Toki can begin recovering the strength she might need to rejoin wild orcas, to relearn to hunt and to travel around 100 miles (161 kilometers) per day.
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WHAT DID WE LEARN FROM KEIKO?
Keiko was about 2 when he was captured in 1979. He spent time in Iceland and Canada before being sold in 1985 to a theme park in Mexico City, where he lived in a tank filled with tapwater mixed with salt.
In 1993 he was featured in “Free Willy,” prompting a campaign by schoolchildren to get him released. A facility was built at the Oregon Coast Aquarium where the emaciated Keiko could recover before his return to Iceland.
Keiko gained about 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) in his first year in Oregon.
Vinick, who helped manage Keiko’s return, noted that it was always designed as a reintroduction effort. Keiko was in his early 20s — still young for an orca — when he was brought to Iceland in 1998. To teach him to hunt, trainers would launch fish around his pen with a sling shot. Eventually they began escorting him on longer swims in the open ocean.
While Keiko would approach wild orcas at times, he would return to his trainers’ boat and generally sought out humans. He swam to Norway on his own — a journey of nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 km). But there again he was attracted to boats and people, and he died, apparently of pneumonia, at about age 27.
“We already knew how easy it is to capture whales,” Vinick said. “What we learned with Keiko is how difficult it is to put one back.”
Malene Simon of the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, who conducted a scientific review of Keiko’s release, said she was pessimistic about Lolita’s chances to learn to hunt after 52 years of being fed by humans.
Still, Tokitae has some advantages. She was slightly older when she was captured, so she would have been already learning to hunt, and she might have more memory of her family songs. Further, researchers know who her family is, unlike with Keiko.
“It’ll be therapeutic for her, and she’ll get healthier,” said Howard Garrett, president of the board of the advocacy group Orca Network. “This is a step toward righting a great wrong that humans have done.”
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s disgraced former House Speaker Glen Casada and his top aide were arrested Tuesday on federal charges including bribery, kickbacks and conspiracy to commit money laundering with federal funds.
Their indictments come months after Republican Rep. Robin Smith abruptly resigned when faced with federal wire fraud charges involving Casada. While Casada was not directly named at that point, her March indictment kicked off speculation that more charges would come from the corruption investigation.
FBI agents arrested Casada and his former Chief of Staff Cade Cothren at their homes Tuesday morning. If convicted, they each face up to 20 years in prison.
The 20-count charging document alleges Casada and Cothren exploited their positions of power by working with another unnamed lawmaker to funnel money to themselves using a political consulting firm — known as Phoenix Solutions, LLC — that concealed their involvement.
“It was further part of the conspiracy for Casada and the other conspirator to enrich themselves by obtaining bribes and kickbacks from Cothren, in exchange for securing the approval of Phoenix Solutions as a mailer program vendor,” a Justice Department news release said.
Casada resigned from the top leadership pos t in 2019 after revelations that he and Cothren had exchanged sexually explicit text messages about women years earlier. In January 2021, FBI agents searched the homes and offices of several state lawmakers, including those of Casada and Smith, and the home of Cothren.
The charging documents revealed Tuesday say Cothren launched Phoenix Solutions with Smith’s and Casada’s “knowledge and support” to offer mail and consulting services to lawmakers. All three claimed the firm was run by a “Matthew Phoenix” when in fact it was a made-up alias for Cothren, and Casada knew the name was fictitious, the documents allege.
The documents allege Smith emailed Cothren at one point saying he “may have to assume the role of Matthew again.” He replied saying, “Matthew, reporting for duty!” and included a GIF of “a salute from Harrison Ford’s character Han Solo in the movie Star Wars,” officials said.
Federal investigators said a separate text exchange showed Casada texted Cothren in late 2019 saying “I think this is starting off well I’m pleased!” Cothren later cautioned that “we just have to make sure no one knows it’s me involved,” they said.
When Casada raised concerns about lawmakers wanting “representatives from Phoenix” to make an in-person presentation, Cothren responded that they would remind lawmakers “they live in New Mexico. Will have to get on the phone for it and I could disguise my voice if I has (sic) to.”
Phoenix Solutions received roughly $52,000 from the state in payments associated with the mailer program, according to the charging documents.
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Green energy sounds so good that — like “organic”, “non-fat” and a legion of marketing terms before them — it’s slick and a good way to sell whatever for a bit more than it’s worth.
Case in point is HB 142, which supporters say will provide green power while supporting hundreds of jobs across the North Country engaged in harvesting, hauling and burning trees to heat steam to spin the turbines at Berlin Biopower.
What HB 142 would actually do is force the state’s Public Utilities Commission to accept the notion that doing so is “reasonable, legitimate and in the public interest.”
Were that so, would the Public Utilities Commission need prompting?
And it’s a boondoggle of a different aroma when most New Hampshire employers are struggling to find workers and pay the nation’s highest power bills. Instead, proponents would encumber all with the cost of subsidizing Berlin Biopower while making it less responsive to PUC oversight.
Providing open-ended subsidies can only hinder delivery of affordable energy, waste resources — human and natural — and hinder development of more productive alternatives.
Gov. Chris Sununu should allow the Public Utilities Commission to remain an honest broker and not assume anything is reasonable that is not.
As with too many other professional sports, and some amateur ones (think college football), the money in top-level golf is absurd and the deference paid to the athletes playing the game is too.
“The landing has been a failure and there’s no one’s fault but mine... I was the one responsible for the decision to go and all the fault belongs to me and that’s that.”
Sad as it was to hear that Gov. Chris Sununu will not be seeking the Republican nomination in 2024, it’s likely the right call. Too many Republicans in the kitchen will only assure another sloppy helping of Donald Trump’s miserable gruel and another term for tottering Joe Biden.
The next time you order from an online retailer consider the risk. A new report from Forbes Home ranks the Granite State the nation’s top target for porch piracy.
America is a land of divisions, and that didn’t begin with the election of Donald Trump or Barack Obama. The genius of a functioning democracy is that it provides a set of rules whereby people with many differences can still not only live together but also prosper together.
After years of legal wrangling, an end to New Hampshire’s use of hospital emergency rooms to care for psychiatric patients has appeared on the horizon. Or so it seems.
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Lakers vs. Warriors Injury Report Today - May 8
The Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) have three players on the injury report in their NBA playoffs second round game 4 with the Golden State Warriors (44-38) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, May 8 at 10:00 PM ET.
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The teams square off again after the Lakers defeated the Warriors 127-97 Saturday. Anthony Davis led the way with a team-high 25 points in the win for the Lakers, while Stephen Curry notched 23 points in the loss for the Warriors.
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Lakers vs. Warriors Game Info
- When: Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV: TNT
Lakers Season Insights
- The Lakers average only 0.1 more points per game (117.2) than the Warriors give up (117.1).
- Los Angeles is 32-8 when scoring more than 117.1 points.
- The Lakers' offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 114.5 points a contest compared to the 117.2 they've averaged this season.
- Los Angeles connects on 10.8 three-pointers per game (24th in the league) while shooting 34.6% from deep (24th in the NBA). It is making 1.7 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 12.5 per game while shooting 34.4%.
- The Lakers average 111.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (19th in the league), and give up 111.5 points per 100 possessions (14th in the NBA).
Warriors Season Insights
- The Warriors put up an average of 118.9 points per game, just 2.3 more points than the 116.6 the Lakers give up.
- Golden State has put together a 35-15 record in games it scores more than 116.6 points.
- The Warriors are putting up 114.7 points per game in their past 10 games, which is 4.2 fewer points than their average for the season (118.9).
- Golden State connects on 3.7 more threes per game than the opposition, 16.6 (first in the league) compared to its opponents' 12.9.
- The Warriors record 113.5 points per 100 possessions (11th in league), while allowing 111.4 points per 100 possessions (11th in NBA).
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Which sled for winter fun is best?
Few things in childhood are more delightful than sledding on a winter’s day. It’s hard to top the sensation of racing down a snow-slicked slope on a lightning-fast sled. The best sled for winter fun is one that suits the conditions and provides years of snowy enjoyment.
For single sledders who want to fly down a hill with no obstacles, the Slippery Racer Downhill Pro Saucer Disc Snow Sled is the best choice.
What to know before you buy a sled for winter fun
Style
The style of sled you select has a lot to do with the type of snow you expect.
- Toboggans: With flat bottoms and raised sides, toboggans accommodate multiple riders. Steer by shifting body weight, and be ready for a fast ride on packed snow.
- Saucers: Saucers are designed for a single rider. They are lightweight circles that are challenging to steer or control. These are best for a straight shot down the mountain without trees or other obstacles.
- Hybrids: Hybrid sleds marry the best qualities of a sleigh with a saucer. Their shape recalls a toboggan, but they’re smaller and designed for a single rider. This provides more control and a slicker ride.
- Snow tubes: Snow tubes are inflatable and elevate the rider. These are usually best for a single person, but some are large enough for two people. However, they can pop on rough ground and offer very little control over speed or direction.
Materials
The materials of winter sleds affect their durability, speed and price.
- Plastic: Plastic can be very durable, but beware of cheap, thin versions. Hard molded plastic can be just as sturdy as metal or wood if cared for properly. These sleds vary in weight depending on which type of plastic is used.
- Foam: Foam sleds recall boogie boards. They are not common, as they do not provide a particularly fast ride. However, they’re very lightweight and easy for young children to tow back up the hill.
- Inflatable: For a bouncy, unpredictable ride, inflatable snow tubes and toboggans are a good choice. There is always the chance of puncture from a stray rock or stick, but otherwise, they are an excellent choice if storage space for winter gear is limited.
- Metal and wood: Traditional toboggan-style sleds are made of wood slats with metal runners. These are durable and can accommodate multiple sledders, but they are expensive and heavy.
Weight
The weight of a sled is important, as they need to be light enough for the rider to tow back uphill. However, a heavier sled means a more stable ride.
What to look for in a quality sled for winter fun
Handles
You’ll need something to hold onto when you go rocketing down the hill. Handles may not contribute to steering, but they can keep you upright as you fly across the snow.
Easy to inflate
Inflatable snow tubes should come with a dedicated pump or easy instructions for using a bicycle pump. This gets you out on the snow faster.
Tow handle
Whether it’s a strap or a handle, look for something to hold onto for the inevitable trudge to the top of the hill. Carrying a sled is a chore, and a tow handle lightens the load.
How much you can expect to spend on a sled for winter fun
The price of a sled varies, depending on the material and the size of the sled itself. Expect to spend $40–$100.
Sled for winter fun FAQ
Can adults use a sled?
A. It is only natural to want to join in the fun, but keep in mind the weight limit. Most sleds list a maximum weight on their packaging. This is for both safety in terms of speed and keeping the sled intact. If you have young children and want to accompany them, make sure the sled you choose can accommodate your combined weight.
Keep in mind that different types of snow impact how well your sled works when loaded. Fluffy snow may stop your sled in its tracks, while compacted snow might be like flying across glass, even at a fully loaded capacity.
Do sleds require special care?
A. Not really. Most plastic sleds can be hosed off as needed and stored for the season in the corner of a garage. Wood sleds may need a reapplication of paint or sealant to keep wood from rotting, but sledders usually outgrow the activity before that becomes necessary.
What’s the best sled for winter fun to buy?
Top sled for winter fun
Slippery Racer Downhill Pro Saucer Disc Snow Sled
What you need to know: If your snow is packed and your kids are light, this is perfect.
What you’ll love: An IceVax coating on the saucer improves durability. Raised handles provide stability and allow for better maneuvering. This is lightweight, making it easy to carry back up the hill.
What you should consider: It sinks into fluffy snow, and isn’t big enough for adults or larger kids.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top sled for winter fun for the money
Sportsstuff Classic Plastic Snow Sled
What you need to know: This toboggan-style sled is made from impact-resistant plastic for better longevity.
What you’ll love: Built-in handles provide control going downhill, and an attached tow rope makes it easy to drag back to the top. The bottom is slick and works on different types of snow. It’s available in three sizes to accommodate solo or paired riders.
What you should consider: Even the largest size is still relatively small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Snow Tube Sled for Kids and Adults
What you need to know: It’s a tube that can accommodate both kids and adults.
What you’ll love: At 47 inches, it is easy to inflate and comes with a patch kit when the inevitable puncture occurs. Strong polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is treated to withstand extreme cold. Ride in less than a minute using the three-in-one inflation nozzle and an air pump.
What you should consider: It deflates after each sledding session, so plan accordingly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PHOENIX (AP) — Nick Sirianni answered questions about Rocky, Santa Claus and even which of his players on the Philadelphia Eagles he’d want to date his 5-year-old daughter when she grows up.
Welcome to Super Bowl opening night where football talk gives way to the wild and wacky.
The circus atmosphere that kicks off the NFL’s biggest week returned Monday for the first time since 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic forced teams to meet the media on video conferences the past two seasons.
Sirianni and the Eagles took the stage first at Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns. “Fly, Eagles, Fly” chants greeted players and coaches before they spent an hour answering wide-ranging questions from more than 2,000 media members.
Red-clad Chiefs fans took over the arena when Kansas City came out, turning it into an indoor version of Arrowhead Stadium.
It was a new experience for many of the Eagles, who have seven holdovers from the team that beat New England in the Super Bowl five years ago.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are here for the third time in four years so they already got a taste of this media extravaganza in Miami in 2020.
For the record, Sirianni loves the Rocky movies. He identifies with Sylvester Stallone’s fictional movie character, who is part of Philadelphia’s fabric as much as the cheesesteak.
“I live and coach in the greatest sports town in America,” Sirianni said. “It means so much to everybody there. That’s what you want. When you’re a little kid playing in a peewee football game, you want everybody to see you. You want your fans to love it. You want them to be there. You want them wearing green on Friday. You want them to be throwing snowballs at Santa Claus. You want to put talent on display in front of the greatest sports town in America. I love the fact that my kids are growing up in a sports town where football means so much because football means so much to me.”
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, an AP NFL MVP finalist, drew the largest crowd in the early portion. Reporters staked out his spot about an hour before the event started. The first question came from Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin, an NFL Network analyst.
“I feel like it’s not a time to reflect,” Hurts said about his journey to stardom. “We came here to finish the job.”
Chiefs coach Andy Reid got numerous questions about his time in Philadelphia and food. The cheeseburger fanatic would not name his favorite city to eat outside of Kansas City, Green Bay and Philly.
“They won’t let you back in if I do,” he said.
Overall, opening night wasn’t quite as outrageous as past years.
In Arizona in 2008, a female reporter showed up wearing a white wedding dress and veil and proposed to Tom Brady, who was trying to lead the Patriots to the first 19-0 season in NFL history.
One radio host walked around shirtless wearing a barrel. A television reporter from Mexico asked people to play pin the tail on the donkey and then asked them to toss foam footballs into a basket. Some of the Eagles cheerleaders participated.
Otherwise, it was more about odd questions than odd looks.
Someone asked Mahomes and Sirianni if this was a “must-win game.”
Both said yes in the most polite way possible.
“The job is not finished,” said Mahomes, who is also an MVP finalist.
Mahomes got the loudest ovation of the night.
Oh, his favorite song of all time is Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” Rihanna will be the halftime performer but he won’t be watching.
“Coach Reid said if we go out there to watch to just keep walking,” Mahomes said.
The Eagles (16-3) and Chiefs (16-3) meet on Sunday, both aiming for their second Super Bowl title within five years.
Perhaps the most anxious person in the stadium will be Donna Kelce, mom of All-Pros Jason and Travis.
Donna Kelce, who took part in some of the night’s festivities on stage, wore a jersey that was half-green for Jason’s Eagles and half-red for Travis’ Chiefs. She had No. 87 for Travis on the front and No. 62 for Jason on the back.
Who is the biggest momma’s boy?
Donna held up a photo of Travis.
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Shannen Doherty reveals cancer has spread to her brain
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — Actress Shannen Doherty is letting her social media followers in on the spread of her breast cancer.
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star on Tuesday posted a video on her verified Instagram account of her receiving treatment as tears filled her eyes. The caption on the video began, “January 12, 2023.”
“On January 5th, my ct scan showed Mets in my brain. Yesterdays video was showing the process of getting fitted for the mask which you wear during radiation to your brain,” the caption reads. “January 12, the first round of radiation took place.”
“My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life,” Doherty, 52, wrote. “I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr Amin (Mirhadi) and the amazing techs at cedar sinai. But that fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like.”
The “Charmed” star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 that went into remission two years later. In 2020, Doherty announced the cancer had returned, spread and was stage 4.
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Company announces commitment to diverse suppliers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NiSource is committed to increased spending with diverse suppliers and is focused on reaching 25% diverse supplier spend by 2025 to ensure the company's inclusive supply chain reflects the customers they serve. Senior leadership told suppliers last week at NiSource's inaugural Supplier Day about the industry's future and NiSource's plans to grow and develop together through continued collaboration.
"Our commitment to supplier diversity and economic inclusion are key priorities for us as an organization," said Lloyd Yates, president and CEO of NiSource. "We have a clear direction to grow our business with current diverse suppliers and seek opportunities to develop innovative partnerships with new suppliers. We believe the growth and development of diverse suppliers fosters an inclusive environment that benefits our customers and the communities we serve."
In order to achieve its "25-By-25" goal, the company is revising its Source-to-Pay process, training and progress monitoring procedures.
Additionally, NiSource gave its partners insight into the company's construction, technology and development plans, quality objectives, key policies and future business areas.
During the event, NiSource distributed six Supplier Awards to recognize their suppliers' contributions in key areas:
- NiSource Safety Supplier of the Year: Miller Pipeline – Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN and provides gas distribution and transmission pipeline services.
- NiSource Diverse Supplier of the Year: Traffic Management, Inc. – Headquartered in Long Beach, CA and provides traffic control and flagging services.
- NiSource Sustainability Supplier of the Year: AgileOne – Headquartered in Torrance, CA and is a global MSP provider overseeing the contingent labor acquisition process.
- NiSource Cybersecurity Supplier of the Year: Fortress Information Security – Headquartered in Orlando, FL and secures critical infrastructure from cybersecurity risks with asset and vendor risk management solutions.
- NiSource Innovative Supplier of the Year: Picarro - Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and is the global leader in methane emissions measurement, emissions reduction, pipe replacement and advanced leak survey solutions.
- NiSource Supplier of the Year: Miller Pipeline - Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN and provides gas distribution and transmission pipeline services.
"Having an agile and trusted supply chain infrastructure is critical to NiSource's commitment to perform with excellence in the areas most important to our stakeholders," said Sandra Brummitt, vice president, chief procurement & corporate services officer of NiSource. "Our diverse suppliers are critical partners in strengthening engagement, enabling innovation and providing reliable and affordable energy to our communities. With NiSource's 2022 Supplier Awards, we recognize our suppliers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, close partnership and a proactive commitment to perform with excellence."
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource's approximately 7,500 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc. The content of these websites is not incorporated by reference into this document or any other report or document NiSource files with the SEC. NI-F
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Investors and prospective investors should understand that many factors govern whether any forward-looking statement contained herein will be or can be realized. Any one of those factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our plans, strategies, objectives, expected performance, expenditures, recovery of expenditures through rates, stated on either a consolidated or segment basis, and any and all underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. Expressions of future goals and expectations and similar expressions, including "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "aims," "seeks," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "targets," "forecast," and "continue," reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable; however, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations discussed in this presentation include, among other things, our ability to execute our business plan or growth strategy, including utility infrastructure investments; potential incidents and other operating risks associated with our business; our ability to adapt to, and manage costs related to, advances in technology; impacts related to our aging infrastructure; our ability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage and whether such coverage will protect us against significant losses; the success of our electric generation strategy; construction risks and natural gas costs and supply risks; fluctuations in demand from residential and commercial customers; fluctuations in the price of energy commodities and related transportation costs or an inability to obtain an adequate, reliable and cost-effective fuel supply to meet customer demands; the attraction and retention of a qualified, diverse workforce and ability to maintain good labor relations; our ability to manage new initiatives and organizational changes; the actions of activist stockholders; the performance of third-party suppliers and service providers; potential cybersecurity attacks; increased requirements and costs related to cybersecurity; any damage to our reputation; any remaining liabilities or impact related to the sale of the Massachusetts Business; the impacts of natural disasters, potential terrorist attacks or other catastrophic events; the physical impacts of climate change and the transition to a lower carbon future; our ability to manage the financial and operational risks related to achieving our carbon emission reduction goals, including our net-zero goal; our debt obligations; any changes to our credit rating or the credit rating of certain of our subsidiaries; any adverse effects related to our equity units; adverse economic and capital market conditions or increases in interest rates; inflation; recessions; economic regulation and the impact of regulatory rate reviews; our ability to obtain expected financial or regulatory outcomes; continuing and potential future impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic; economic conditions in certain industries; the reliability of customers and suppliers to fulfill their payment and contractual obligations; the ability of our subsidiaries to generate cash; pension funding obligations; potential impairments of goodwill; changes in the method for determining LIBOR and the potential replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate; the outcome of legal and regulatory proceedings, investigations, incidents, claims and litigation; potential remaining liabilities related to the Greater Lawrence Incident; compliance with the agreements entered into with the U.S. Attorney's Office to settle the U.S. Attorney's Office's investigation relating to the Greater Lawrence Incident; compliance with applicable laws, regulations and tariffs; compliance with environmental laws and the costs of associated liabilities; changes in taxation; other matters in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, many of which risks are beyond our control. In addition, the relative contributions to profitability by each business segment, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements relating thereto, may change over time.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. We undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or changes to the future results over time or otherwise, except as required by law.
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The U.S. Census Bureau's chief is defending a new tool meant to protect the privacy of people participating in the statistical agency's questionnaires against calls to abandon it by prominent researchers who claim it jeopardizes the usefulness of numbers that are the foundation of the nation’s data infrastructure.
The tool known as differential privacy “was selected as the best solution available" against efforts by outside groups or individuals to piece together the identities of participants in the bureau's censuses and surveys by using third-party data and powerful computers, U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos said in a letter last week. Concerns about privacy have grown in recent years as cyberattacks and threats of personal data being used for the wrong reasons have become more commonplace.
Several prominent state demographers and academic researchers had asked the statistical agency in August to abandon using differential privacy on future annual population estimates, which are used in the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding each year, and future releases of American Community Survey data, which provide the most comprehensive information on how people live in the U.S.
The demographers and researchers said the application of the privacy method for the first time on 2020 census data had delayed their release and created inaccuracies in the numbers used to determine political power and distribute federal funds. The researchers said in their letter that there were thousands of small jurisdictions throughout the U.S. that won’t get usable data because of the algorithms applied to the numbers to protect confidentiality.
By continuing to use the differential privacy algorithms, “the Census Bureau risks failing its responsibilities as a federal statistical agency to provide relevant, accurate, timely, and credible information for the public good," the researchers and demographers said. “In fact, the experience of the last few years has undermined user trust in the Census Bureau."
Differential privacy algorithms add intentional errors to data to obscure the identity of any given participant and is most noticeable at the smallest geographies, such as census blocks. Data used for determining how many congressional seats each state gets and for redrawing political districts were released last year, but more detailed figures from the 2020 census won't be made public until next year, almost three years after they were collected.
Some bias using the privacy tool “was inevitable from a purely mathematical perspective," but bureau statisticians have worked to minimize it, and delays were caused by the pandemic, which pushed back a series of releases of the 2020 census data, Santos said.
Meanwhile, the bureau's watchdog agency said in a report last week that the statistical agency had failed to stop simulated cyberattacks it had conducted as part of a covert operation to test the bureau's cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General said that its team had obtained unauthorized access to a domain administrator account, gotten personally identifiable information about bureau employees and used insecure programs to send out fake emails.
The Census Bureau said in a response to the report that the exercise had allowed it to improve its cyber defenses.
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Jon Gruen to take on CEO position with Timothy Bean moving to new President and COO role
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortem Technologies, leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense, today announced that existing Executive Chairman, Jon Gruen, will be stepping into the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position for the company while the current CEO, Timothy Bean, will move into the newly formed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) role. This strategic reorganization positions the company with additional leadership to better address the increasing market demand for counter-UAS support and reinforces the company's focus on growth in the defense and government markets.
"With recent investments and the expansion of our Washington DC presence, the time is right to make this move", said Timothy Bean. "Jon and I have worked closely for over two years and I am excited to have him full-time at the company."
Gruen brings more than twenty-five years of leadership experience in the military and defense industry, providing emergency management and security solutions to government customers. He was instrumental in securing more than $10B in program value as a Business Development Principal at Lockheed Martin. After which, he co-founded a defense innovation management and operations firm which scaled start-up companies to over $1.5B in combined revenue in just three years.
Gruen is also a U.S. Navy Reserve SEAL Captain, has led Special Operations teams in Afghanistan and Iraq, and was the COO for all Special Operations Force engagements in the Arabian Peninsula. His expertise in manning, training, and equipping tactical teams that deploy in support of Special Operations worldwide, brings a unique perspective to the CEO position at Fortem Technologies and will help to foster the company's invaluable relationships with defense partners and customers.
Gruen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in Physics and received his Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California – Berkeley.
"With Jon's impressive defense and commercial background, he is well suited to lead the company's growth efforts and our critical Washington, D.C. market presence," said Matt Ocko, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, DCVC, and Fortem Technologies Board of Directors member. "Our growing leadership team with Jon and Tim at the helm enables us to serve more of our customers, in more geographies, with even more aggressive capabilities for supporting true security for law enforcement and warfighters against exponential human operated and autonomous threats."
Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the world's venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. The same system is accelerating the safety of the world's airspace for urban air mobility. Based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the company is privately held and backed by Toshiba, Boeing, DCVC, Mubadala Investment Company, Signia Venture Partners and others.
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Evan Mobley Player Prop Bets: Cavaliers vs. Pacers - April 2
Evan Mobley could make a big impact for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday at 8:00 PM ET, versus the Indiana Pacers.
In this article, we break down Mobley's available prop bets, providing stats to help you figure out the best wagers to make.
Evan Mobley Prop Bets vs. the Pacers
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Evan Mobley Insights vs. the Pacers
- This season, he's put up 13.8% of the Cavaliers' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 12.0 per contest.
- Mobley's opponents, the Pacers, have one of the fastest offensive tempos, ranking second, averaging 104.7 possessions per game, while his Cavaliers average 98.6 per game, which ranks 27th among NBA teams.
- The Pacers are the 29th-best defensive squad in the NBA, conceding 119 points per game.
- On the glass, the Pacers are ranked 28th in the NBA, conceding 45.2 rebounds per contest.
- Looking at assists, the Pacers are ranked 27th in the NBA, allowing 26.3 per game.
- Conceding 12.4 made 3-pointers per game, the Pacers are the 15th-ranked squad in the NBA.
Evan Mobley vs. the Pacers
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Rishi Sunak ran for Britain's top job and lost. Then he got another shot — and the chance to say “I told you so.”
The former U.K. Treasury chief was runner-up to Liz Truss in the contest to replace the scandal-plagued Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and prime minister. But Truss quit after a turbulent 45-day term, and Johnson has abandoned a comeback attempt, and Sunak won the race Monday to finally assume the office he missed out on less than two months ago.
Victory in the Conservative leadership contest is vindication for Sunak, who warned in the last campaign that Truss' tax-cutting economic plans were reckless and would cause havoc. And so they did.
Truss resigned last week after her package of tax cuts spooked financial markets, hammered the value of the pound and obliterated her authority.
Sunak will be Britain’s first leader of color and the first Hindu to take the top job. At 42, he’ll also be the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, a political prodigy whose youthful looks, sharp suits, and smooth, confident manner saw him dubbed “Dishy Rishi” by the British media.
To win, Sunak still must overcome allegations by opponents that he was a turncoat for quitting Johnson’s government as it foundered amid ethics scandals. The near-simultaneous resignations of Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid on July 5 set off a chain reaction. Within 48 hours, some 50 members of the government had quit, and Johnson was forced to step down.
Sunak painted it as a matter of principle, saying he wanted to repair the “breakdown of trust” in politics. He also accused Truss of offering “fairy tales” by promising immediate tax cuts when he felt curbing soaring inflation was a bigger priority.
“I would rather lose having fought for the things that I passionately believe are right for our country, and being true to my values, than win on a false promise,” Sunak said in a BBC interview.
Sunak was born in 1980 in Southampton on England’s south coast to parents of Indian descent who were both born in East Africa. He grew up in a middle-class family, his father a family doctor and his mother a pharmacist, and says he inherited their hard-working ethos.
“I grew up working in the shop, delivering medicines,” he said during the campaign. “I worked as a waiter at the Indian restaurant down the street.”
He has described how his parents saved to send him to Winchester College, one of Britain’s most expensive and exclusive boarding schools.
There he mingled with the elite. Rivals recently dug up a clip from a 2001 television documentary about the class system in which the 21-year-old Sunak said he had “friends who are aristocrats, I have friends who are upper class, I have friends who are, you know, working class — well, not working class.”
After high school, Sunak studied politics, philosophy and economics at Oxford University — the degree of choice for future prime ministers — then got an MBA at Stanford University.
He worked for the investment bank Goldman Sachs as a hedge fund manager and lived in the U.S., where he met his wife, Akshata Murty. They have two daughters.
Returning to Britain, Sunak was elected to Parliament for the safe Tory seat of Richmond in Yorkshire in 2015. In Britain’s 2016 Brexit referendum, he supported leaving the European Union — a risky career move, since it went against the Conservative government’s policy.
When “leave” unexpectedly won, Sunak’s career took off. He served in several junior ministerial posts before being appointed chancellor of the exchequer — head of the Treasury — by Johnson in February 2020, just before the pandemic hit.
An instinctively low-tax, small state politician who idolizes former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he nonetheless forked out billions in government money to keep people and businesses afloat during the pandemic. His furlough program, which paid the salaries of millions of workers when they were temporarily laid off, made him the most popular member of the government — a status he burnished with slick social media messages that rivals and critics said stressed his own brand more than the government’s.
But Sunak has had his wobbles over the years. Critics said a campaign to get people to eat in restaurants after lockdown restrictions were eased in the summer of 2020 contributed to another wave of COVID-19.
Others have said Sunak’s family’s vast wealth and Silicon Valley past put him out of touch with the struggles of ordinary people.
He also faced questions about his finances and those of his wife. Murty is the daughter of the billionaire founder of Indian tech giant Infosys, and the couple is worth 730 million pounds ($877 million), according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
In April 2022, it emerged that Murty did not pay U.K. tax on her overseas income. The practice was legal, but it looked bad at a time when Sunak was raising taxes for millions of Britons. Sunak also was criticized for holding on to his American green card, which signifies an intent to settle in the U.S., for two years after he became Britain’s finance minister.
Sunak was cleared of wrongdoing, but the revelations still hurt. He was fined by police, along with Johnson and dozens of others, for attending a party in the prime minister’s office in 2020 that broke coronavirus lockdown rules. Outrage over those parties at a time when Britons were forced to stay home contributed to Johnson's downfall. Sunak has said he attended inadvertently and briefly.
In his first leadership campaign, he depicted himself as the candidate of grown-up decisions and fiscal probity, criticizing Truss’ plans to lower taxes and increase borrowing, and vowing to get inflation under control.
That's now a harder job than ever.
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The report aims to provide a standard classification model for the crypto industry and is the first phase of a partnership between 21Shares and CoinGecko
ZURICH and NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 21Shares AG ("21Shares"), the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs) and a subsidiary of 21.co, today released The Global Crypto Classification Standard report, in partnership with CoinGecko – the world's largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator. The report creates a uniform way to categorize cryptoassets, so investors and regulators can better understand the nuances within the asset class.
Unlike traditional financial assets, crypto varies drastically from one asset to another – creating a need for a standard way to summarize and understand the different assets. In order to solve this, the methodology introduced is composed of three levels of categorization, with each cryptoasset falling into one option within each level. The levels include:
- Level 1: Crypto Stack (i.e. cryptocurrencies, smart contract platforms, decentralized applications (dApps))
- Level 2: Market Mapping by Sectors (i.e. infrastructure, metaverse, decentralized finance) and Industries (i.e. developer tooling, payment platform, credit/lending)
- Level 3: Taxonomy of Cryptoassets (i.e. cryptocurrency, staked currency, governance token and more)
As an example, below the categories two assets, Bitcoin and Uniswap, fall under for each level.
"Crypto is still in the early days – but it is key to have a standard way to classify the asset class so investors can understand both the commonalities and differences between the various assets," said Eliézer Ndinga, Director of Research at 21.co, parent company of 21Shares. "Upon meeting with CoinGecko, we knew the company's independent nature and reputation as a one-stop-shop to learn about new projects in the crypto space made them the right partner for this type of initiative."
In addition to the report published today, 21Shares and CoinGecko used the methodology proposed to evaluate the Top 100 crypto assets by market capitalization. The classification – done in partnership between the two companies – will be available on the CoinGecko website by summer of 2023.
"Being able to systematically rank and classify cryptoassets, based on a research-driven approach, aligns well with our mission as an independent cryptocurrency data aggregator," said Bobby Ong, COO and co-founder of CoinGecko. "We're thrilled to team up with 21Shares to provide consumers worldwide with a framework to anchor on, as the space evolves."
The full report can be found here on the 21Shares website, as well as here on the CoinGecko website.
Press Contacts
For 21.co:
Arielle Pennington, Head of Global Communications, press@21.co
Megan Enright, Communications Manager, press@21.co
For CoinGecko:
Julia Ng, PR & Marketing Lead, julia.ng@coingecko.com
21.co is the world's leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products. 21.co is the parent company of 21Shares, the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs) – which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties. The company was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. 21.co is registered in Zug, Switzerland with offices in Zurich and New York. For more information, please visit 21.co.
Since 2014, CoinGecko has been a trusted source of information by millions of cryptocurrency investors. Its mission is to empower the cryptocurrency community with an in-depth, 360-degree overview of the market. CoinGecko delivers comprehensive information from thousands of data points such as price, trading volume, market capitalization, developer strength, community statistics, and more. It currently tracks over 12,000 crypto assets from over 500 exchanges worldwide. For more information about CoinGecko, visit www.coingecko.com.
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Customers can shop nationwide inventory of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts online
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruckPro, LLC ("TruckPro"), one of the nation's largest independent distributors of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, has launched its new e-commerce site. TruckPro's customers now have access to a host of new capabilities on the e-commerce platform, including access to TruckPro's entire catalog of over 400,000 truck and trailer parts (and growing), online interaction whenever and wherever they choose, flexible delivery options (in-store pickup, local delivery, direct shipping), and an immediate view of detailed account-specific information.
"Our e-commerce initiative is focused on enhancing customer service and the overall customer experience. We're giving customers flexibility and options, making it easier for them to do business with us as their needs and preferences evolve," said Chuck Broadus, TruckPro's Chief Executive Officer. "Our customers can interact with us the way they want – whether in-person at a store, by phone, or via our e-commerce platform. As a leader in our industry, we are firmly committed to e-commerce as a key pillar of our company's growth strategy."
TruckPro's platform was designed based on what customers said they wanted – very intuitive site functionality, layout, and navigation. The site is fully mobile optimized, so beyond a PC, customers can use a tablet or smartphone and easily interact on the site. Customers can quickly search TruckPro's broad offering of parts by product category, part number, brand, cross-reference, and other specifications, while also checking real-time availability of inventory at their local TruckPro store and more broadly across the entire network of stores and distribution centers. They can determine the delivery method that fits their needs and make purchases on account or via credit card. Customers can also create customizable parts lists for future reference and easy reordering, access detailed order history, view all past invoices, and chat with the TruckPro Expert Care Team to answer questions.
"Leveraging our nationwide footprint and our local store expertise, our e-commerce platform is additive to what we do today," said David Roper, Vice President of U.S. Retail Stores at TruckPro. "Our intent is to provide a flexible, user-friendly platform that enables access to our comprehensive catalog of products anytime, anywhere, and on any device, while offering flexible delivery options."
"As our e-commerce platform grows, so will our ability to adapt to our customers' needs and buying preferences. It also gives us multiple channels of communication with our customers and creates a personalized partnership," said Steve Lockridge, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Operations at TruckPro. "It's an exciting time and we look forward to continually adding and enhancing features and functions, improving the customer experience, and furthering our leading position as a trusted solutions provider with e-commerce."
Learn more about TruckPro's all-new e-commerce solution by visiting TruckPro.com.
Founded in 1958, TruckPro, LLC is a leading distributor of heavy-duty truck & trailer products, and advanced repair services. Through a distribution network of more than 150 stores and advanced service shops, TruckPro delivers a comprehensive range of products to support commercial and government customer requirements in the areas of brake systems, electrical, engines, gear & drivetrain, and more. TruckPro is recognized for delivering measurable value and outstanding support to its customers and suppliers alike. Vast application expertise makes TruckPro an unbiased knowledge resource for product information, documentation and training. For more information on TruckPro, please visit www.truckpro.com.
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BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) ("So-Young" or the "Company"), the largest and most vibrant social community in China for consumers, professionals and service providers in the medical aesthetics industry, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Total revenues were RMB323.3 million (US$45.5 million[1]), compared to RMB431.5 million in the corresponding period of 2021, in line with our previous guidance.
- Net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB2.3 million (US$0.3 million), compared with net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB6.8 million in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc.[2] was RMB9.9 million (US$1.4 million), compared with non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB28.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Third Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights
- Average mobile MAUs were 3.9 million, compared with 8.0 million in the third quarter of 2021.
- Number of paying medical service providers on So-Young's platform was 6,199, an increase of 28.1% from 4,841 in the third quarter of 2021.
- Number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on So-Young's platform was 1,704, compared with 2,242 in the third quarter of 2021.
- Total number of purchasing users through reservation services was 136.7 thousand and the aggregate value of medical aesthetic treatment transactions facilitated by So-Young's platform was RMB363.7 million.
Recent Development
Mr. Xing Jin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So-Young, commented, "In the third quarter, we were pleased to see encouraging signs from our business despite what remained a challenging operating environment largely caused by COVID-19 outbreaks in many regions of China. Total revenues reached RMB323.3 million, an increase of 4.6% quarter over quarter, in line with our previous guidance. We continued to expand our cooperation with medical institutions by providing diversified services. The number of paying medical service providers on So-Young's platform increased 28.1% year-over-year to 6,199. Going forward, we are committed to having a healthy growth strategy and improving user service quality to reaffirm our leadership position."
Mr. Jin continued, "We narrowed our operating loss by 82.5% quarter-over-quarter and the non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company reached RMB9.9 million, benefiting from optimized cost structure, with sales and marketing expenses decreasing by about 34.6% from a year ago. Looking ahead, with abundant cash on hand and a healthy cash reserve, we remain optimistic about the growth potential of the Chinese medical aesthetics industry and confident in our ability to overcome short-term difficulties and build the most trusted medical aesthetic services platform."
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenues
Total revenues were RMB323.3 million (US$45.5 million), a decrease of 25.1% from RMB431.5 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in average revenue per paying medical service provider which was impacted by the resurgence of COVID-19 and remained under pressure from China's overall domestic consumer market.
- Information services and other revenues were RMB235.7 million (US$33.1 million), a decrease of 26.7% from RMB321.6 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of paying medical service providers subscribing to information services.
- Reservation services revenues were RMB29.7 million (US$4.2 million), a decrease of 51.8% from RMB61.7 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of the resurgence of COVID-19 in China and adoption of an operating strategy which gave higher subsidies to end users.
- Sales of equipment and maintenance services revenues were RMB57.8 million (US$8.1 million) and RMB48.1 million in the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, from Wuhan Miracle Laser Systems, Inc. ("Wuhan Miracle").
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues was RMB94.0 million (US$13.2 million), an increase of 4.9% from RMB89.6 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the consolidation of Wuhan Miracle. Cost of revenues included share-based compensation expenses of RMB2.0 million (US$0.3 million), compared with RMB4.8 million in the corresponding period of 2021.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were RMB236.6 million (US$33.3 million), a decrease of 26.6% from RMB322.5 million in the third quarter of 2021.
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB124.8 million (US$17.5 million), a decrease of 34.6% from RMB190.7 million in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in expenses associated with branding and user acquisition activities. Sales and marketing expenses included share-based compensation expenses of RMB0.7 million (US$0.1 million), compared with RMB2.2 million in the corresponding period of 2021.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB59.8 million (US$8.4 million), an increase of 9.4% from RMB54.7 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in payroll costs and professional services fees. General and administrative expenses included share-based compensation expenses of RMB4.5 million (US$0.6 million), compared with RMB10.0 million in the corresponding period of 2021.
- Research and development expenses were RMB52.0 million (US$7.3 million), a decrease of 32.6% from RMB77.1 million in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in payroll costs. Research and development expenses included share-based compensation expenses of RMB0.4 million (US$0.1 million), compared with RMB5.1 million in the corresponding period of 2021.
Income tax (expenses)/benefits
Income tax benefits were RMB16.5 million (US$2.3 million), compared with income tax expenses of RMB4.3 million in the same period of 2021. The increase in income tax benefits was primarily due to the refund of income tax of RMB12.6 million in the third quarter of 2022 based on the final 2021 tax return filing result.
Net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc.
Net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB2.3 million (US$0.3 million), compared with a net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB6.8 million in the third quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc., which excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses, was RMB9.9 million (US$1.4 million), compared with RMB28.9 million non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. in the same period of 2021.
Basic and Diluted Earnings/(loss) per ADS
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.02 (US$0.00) and RMB0.02 (US$0.00), respectively, compared with basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB0.06 and RMB0.06, respectively, in the same period of 2021.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Term Deposits, Term Deposits and Short-Term Investments
As of September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits, term deposits and short-term investments were RMB1,640.3 million (US$230.6 million), compared with RMB1,756.0 million as of December 31, 2021.
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2022, So-Young expects total revenues to be between RMB310 million (US$43.6 million) and RMB330 million (US$46.4 million), representing a 31.0% to 26.6% decrease from the same period in 2021. The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, as well as customer demand, which are all subject to change, particularly in view of the potential impact of the COVID-19, the effects of which are difficult to analyze and predict.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc. by excluding share-based compensation expenses from income/(loss) from operations and net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc., respectively. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's core operating results, as they exclude certain expenses that are not expected to result in cash payments. The use of the above non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and will continue to be incurred in the future. This is not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures, but should be considered in the overall evaluation of the Company's results. The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its share-based compensation expenses in the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.
Conference Call Information
So-Young's management will hold an earnings conference call on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time, November 25, 2022. The dial-in details are:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.soyoung.com.
About So-Young International Inc.
So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) ("So-Young" or the "Company") is the largest and most vibrant social community in China for consumers, professionals and service providers in the medical aesthetics industry. The Company presents users with reliable information through offering high quality and trustworthy content together with a multitude of social functions on its platform, as well as by curating medical aesthetic service providers that are carefully selected and vetted. Leveraging So-Young's strong brand image, extensive audience reach, trust from its users, highly engaging social community and data insights, the Company is well-positioned to expand both along the medical aesthetic industry value chain and into the massive, fast-growing consumption healthcare service market.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, the Financial Guidance and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as So-Young's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. So-Young may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to fourth parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about So-Young's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: So-Young's strategies; So-Young's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; So-Young's ability to retain and increase the number of users and medical service providers, and expand its service offerings; competition in the online medical aesthetic service industry; changes in So-Young's revenues, costs or expenditures; Chinese governmental policies and regulations relating to the online medical aesthetic service industry, general economic and business conditions globally and in China; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to So-Young's business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and So-Young undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
For more information, please contact:
So-Young
Investor Relations
Ms. Vivian Xu
Phone: +86-10-8790-2012
E-mail: ir@soyoung.com
Christensen
In China
Mr. Eric Yuan
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: eric.yuan@christensencomms.com
In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
03-06-07-10-11-12-15-16-17-18-19-24
(three, six, seven, ten, eleven, twelve, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-four)
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Kentucky hospital remains closed following gas leak
Published: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:37 AM EDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bourbon Community Hospital is still closed Monday morning following a gas leak.
The leak shut the hospital down Sunday morning.
All patients were moved to other facilities.
Columbia Gas contained the leak, but hospital officials say crews will actually be repairing the damage Monday afternoon.
The hospital will remain closed until further notice.
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HOUSTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Focal Point Energy announced the addition of two new members of its Advisory Board, former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Scott Brown and former senior U.S. law enforcement official Michael Clarke. As members of Focal Point Energy's Board of Advisors, Senator Brown and Mr. Clarke will bring their global expertise to Focal Point's projects under development in the Middle East, Balkans, and Latin America.
"We're excited to have Senator Brown and Mr. Clarke join the Focal Point Energy team," said Focal Point Energy's Director, Vince Trovato. "Their decades of service to the U.S. government, both at home and abroad, provides Focal Point with a wealth of expertise as we move forward with projects in the Middle East and Western Balkans, in addition to supporting our recently announced Joint Venture in Bulgaria.
"I look forward to working with Focal Point Energy's team to develop new opportunities for diversification of energy supplies away from Russian sources," said Senator Brown. "With Russia's actions over the past several years, and particularly their invasion of Ukraine, it has become evident that Europe, and the rest of the world, must wean themselves off Russian energy products that fund a regime not only opposed to U.S. Foreign Policy but the best interests of the Russian people." Senator Brown continued.
"Having opened the first Legal Attache office in the Balkans, I was excited to learn not only about Focal Point's efforts in the region but their focus on commercial success paired with good governance," said Michael Clarke. "By joining Focal Point's Board of Advisors, I am looking forward to offering my expertise as the company pursues commercial opportunities and participating in Focal Point's efforts to support good governance and sustainable development in all of its projects," Mr. Clarke continued.
In addition to serving on Focal Point Energy's Board of Advisors, Senator Brown and Mr. Clarke will serve as Focal Point's nominees to the Board of Directors of Insa Inc, the recently announced joint venture between Focal Point Energy and Insa Oil.
"Advisors like Senator Brown and Mr. Clarke are core to our mission of achieving commercial success developing energy projects while ensuring we maintain a strong focus on being a force for good in the communities where we operate," Mr. Trovato continued. "Senator Brown and Mr. Clarke are highly passionate about their fields of expertise and make invaluable additions to the Focal Point Energy team," said Mr. Trovato.
Former Senator and Ambassador Scott Brown represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate from 2010 to 2013 before serving as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 2017 to 2020. Before serving in the Senate and as Ambassador, Brown was a member of the Massachusetts General Court, first in the State House of Representatives (1998–2004) and then in the State Senate (2004–2010). A retired colonel from the Army National Guard, Brown dedicated his life and time in office to defending the United States and the military personnel that support it. He also supported energy diversification and exploration as a means to reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil. Following his tenure as Senator, Brown was President and Dean of New England Law Boston until being confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. He earned his B.A. from Tufts University in 1981 and his J.D. from Boston College Law School.
Prior to retiring in 2021, Mr. Clarke spent over 30 years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During his career with the FBI, Mr. Clarke led several high-profile organized crime and counter-terrorism investigations, both at home and abroad. During his service abroad, Mr. Clarke served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Pakistan, Russia, Jordan, Bulgaria, and Libya. In 2005 Mr. Clarke opened and led the first Legal Attache office for the Balkan region in the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Upon returning to the U.S., Mr. Clarke served as Senior FBI Liaison Officer to the U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command, focusing on interagency operations in Latin America. In 2012 Mr. Clarke was selected as the lead FBI Case Agent investigating the terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. For over seven years, Mr. Clarke led a massive investigation resulting in the dismantlement of the Benghazi Attack Network and the successful capture and prosecution of subjects responsible for the attacks. Michael Clarke was awarded the 2018 Attorney General's Award and 2020 FBI Director's Award for his leadership in this investigation.
Focal Point Energy is a US-based, impact-driven investment and development company specializing in transaction advisory and project development in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The energy investment and consulting firm focuses on opportunities across the energy spectrum, from renewable energy to traditional energy investments in globally strategic areas. Focal Point Energy is led by Executive Director Vince Trovato, a former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Energy and Director of the Office of Energy Innovation and Market Development. At the newly formed Office of Energy Innovation and Market Development, Mr. Trovato helped U.S. energy companies identify and develop strategic international opportunities and secure financing for those opportunities. For more information, visit https://focalpoint.energy.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-2-1-0
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked the anniversary of Russia’s invasion, with Ukrainian authorities on Saturday reporting dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south.
After a somber and defiant day of commemorations on Friday and a marathon news conference, Ukraine’s seemingly indefatigable president followed up with new video posts a day later in which he declared that “Russia must lose in Ukraine” and argued that its forces can be defeated this year.
In a separate tweet, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also pushed for more sanctions pressure on Russia after the U.K., U.S. and the European Union all announced new measures aimed at further choking off funding and support for Moscow.
“The pressure on Russian aggressor must increase,” Zelenskyy tweeted in English.
He said Ukraine wants to see “decisive steps” against Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and the Russian nuclear industry as well as “more pressure on military and banking.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that Rosatom and his Defense Ministry need to work on ensuring that Russia is ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if needs be. He alleged that the U.S. is working on nuclear weapons and that some in the U.S. are pondering plans to carry out nuclear tests banned under the global test ban that took effect after the end of the Cold War.
“If the U.S. conducts tests, we will also do it,” Putin said.
Russia has already become the most sanctioned nation in the world over the past year, targeted with sanctions by more than 30 countries representing more than half of the world’s economy. But the squeeze on its economy, trade and firms has yet to deliver a knockout blow.
Russia’s ambassador to Washington, Anatoly Antonov, called the latest U.S. sanctions “thoughtless.”
“We have learned to live under economic and political pressure,” Antonov said. “The experience of previous sanctions has shown that they harm the world market to a greater extent, worsen the situation of ordinary citizens in states that initiate or support reckless sanctions.”
The Feb. 24 anniversary of last year’s invasion brought no respite in Russian attacks.
Still, in one of his video posts on Saturday, Zelenskyy asked: “Is it possible for us to win?”
“Yes,” he said. “We are capable of this in unity, resolutely and unyieldingly, to put an end to Russian aggression this year.”
Ukraine’s military on Saturday reported 27 Russian airstrikes and 75 attacks from multiple rocket launchers in the most recent 24-hour spell. It said Russian offensive efforts continue to be concentrated in Ukraine’s industrial east and northeast. Five wounded civilians were reported in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk province, where territory is roughly split between Russian and Ukrainian control.
In the southern Kherson region, Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin also reported 83 Russian shelling attacks, with the regional capital, also called Kherson, hit nine times, and residential buildings, a preschool and a medical institution struck. The head of Ukraine’s presidential office reported three civilian wounded in the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that he aims to discuss peace efforts related to the Ukraine war with China when he travels there in April. China has called for a cease-fire and peace talks. Zelenskyy on Friday gave qualified support for Beijing’s apparent interest in playing a role.
Macron said in Paris that “China must now help us to put pressure on Russia.”
“Obviously so that Russia never uses neither chemical nor nuclear weapons,” he said. “But also so that (Russia) stops this aggression as a condition for a negotiation.”
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Elise Morton in London, and Sylvie Corbet in Paris, contributed to this report.
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GENEVA (AP) — The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped by 21% in the last week, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections and a possible signal the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, according to a World Health Organization report issued Thursday.
The U.N. health agency reported 5,907 new weekly cases and said two countries, Iran and Indonesia, reported their first cases. To date, more than 45,000 cases have been reported in 98 countries since late April.
Cases in the Americas accounted for 60% of cases in the past month, WHO said, while cases in Europe comprised about 38%. It said infections in the Americas showed “a continuing steep rise.”
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday the continent had 219 new cases reported in the past week, a jump of 54%. Most were in Nigeria and Congo, the agency said.
In early July, just weeks before the agency declared the international spread of the disease to be a global emergency, WHO’s Europe director said countries in the region were responsible for 90% of all laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox.
British health authorities said last week after seeing a decline in the number of new cases getting reported daily that there were “early signs” the country’s monkeypox outbreak was slowing.
The U.K.’s Health Security Agency downgraded the country’s monkeypox outbreak last month, saying there was no evidence the once rare disease was spreading beyond men who were gay, bisexual or had sex with other men.
Since monkeypox outbreaks in Europe and North America were identified in May, WHO and other health agencies have noted that its spread was almost exclusively in men who have sex with men.
Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Africa for decades and experts suspect the outbreaks in Europe and North America were triggered after the disease started spreading via sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
WHO’s latest report said 98% of cases are in men and of those who reported sexual orientation, 96% are in men who have sex with men.
“Of all reported types of transmission, a sexual encounter was reported most commonly,” WHO said. “The majority of cases were likely exposed in a party with sexual contacts,” the agency said.
Among the monkeypox cases in which the HIV status of patients was known, 45% were infected with HIV.
WHO has recommended that men at high risk of the disease temporarily consider reducing their number of sex partners or refrain from group or anonymous sex.
Monkeypox typically requires skin-to-skin or skin-to-mouth contact with an infected patient’s lesions to spread. People can also become infected through contact with the clothing or bedsheets of someone who has monkeypox lesions.
With globally limited vaccine supplies, authorities in the U.S., Europe and the U.K. have all begun rationing doses to stretch supplies by up to five times.
WHO has advised countries that have vaccines to prioritize immunization for those at high risk of the disease, including gay and bisexual men with multiple sex partners, and for health workers, laboratory staff and outbreak responders.
While Africa has reported the most suspected deaths from monkeypox, the continent has no vaccine supplies apart from a very small stock being tested in a research study in Congo.
“As we know, the situation with monkeypox vaccine access is very topical, but there are not enough doses of vaccines,” Nigeria Center for Disease Control Director-General Ifedayo Adetifa said this week. Potentially, a lot more more doses will become available, but because of challenges with manufacturing factories and unexpected uptick in monkeypox cases, the vaccine may actually not be available until 2023.”
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PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Investments, a leading alternative investment manager, announced that FS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund (the "Fund," I share: FSMSX), a liquid alternative, multi-strategy solution sub-advised by Wilshire Associates, has reached its five-year anniversary. The Fund is built to generate absolute, low-correlated returns over a market cycle by investing across stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies through a unique combination of active hedge fund managers and alternative beta strategies.
"Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, high inflation and uncertainty surrounding the ultimate course of the Fed's current tightening cycle are creating significant challenges for investors today," said Mike Kelly, Co-President and Chief Investment Officer at FS Investments. "In this environment of heightened volatility, FS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund can serve as a timely multi-asset solution that draws on FS Investment's expertise in constructing and managing alternative beta strategies to build a balanced portfolio that seeks to outperform in challenging market environments and Wilshire's hedge fund manager research."
Over the last five years the Fund has generated returns with low correlation and beta to traditional stocks and bonds. The Fund returned 13.96% in 2021. Year-to-date, the Fund has returned 2.04%, while a 60/40 portfolio1 has lost -10.97%, through May 31, the worst year-to-date performance for a 60/40 portfolio since 2008. As of March 31, 2022, the Fund's 1-year performance was 7.65% and performance since inception (May 16, 2017) was 3.32%.
Disclosure:
Total annual fund operating expenses, Class I: 2.38%. Total annual fund operating expenses after expense reductions, Class I: 1.72%.2 Total annual fund operating expenses after expense reductions, excluding dividend and interest expenses, Class I: 1.50%.2 Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be higher or lower. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative. The Fund's other share classes may have different performance characteristics. Please call 877-924- 4766 or visit our website at www.fsinvestments.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.
About FS Investments
FS Investments is a leading asset manager dedicated to helping individuals, financial professionals and institutions design better portfolios. The firm provides access to alternative sources of income and growth, and focuses on setting industry standards for investor protection, education and transparency. FS Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with offices in New York, NY, Orlando, FL and Leawood, KS. Visit www.fsinvestments.com to learn more.
About Wilshire Associates
Wilshire is a global investment advisory company specializing in investment products, consulting services and technology solutions. They are leaders in helping institutions build multi-strategy portfolios that blend active hedge fund managers with passive rules-based strategies. Visit https://www.wilshire.com/ to learn more.
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1. The 60/40 portfolio refers to a 60% allocation to equities (growth) and 40% to traditional bonds (income).
2. FS Fund Advisor, LLC has contractually agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep total annual fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) from exceeding 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class I shares until April 11, 2024.
To determine if the Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses. This and other information can be found in the Fund (full and summary) prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 877-924-4766 or by visiting www.fsinvestments.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
RISK FACTORS
Investing in the Fund involves risk, including the risk that a shareholder may receive little or no return on their investment or that a shareholder may lose part or all of their investment. The strategies used by the Adviser, Underlying Managers, and Alternative Beta Providers may not be successful on an ongoing basis or could contain errors, omissions, imperfections, or malfunctions. These errors may result in, among other things, execution and allocation failures and failures to properly gather and organize large amounts of data from third parties and other external sources. The Fund may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify the Fund's gains or losses. The stability and liquidity of many derivative transactions depend in large part on the creditworthiness of the parties to the transactions. If a counterparty to such a transaction defaults, exercising contractual rights may involve delays or costs for the Fund. The Fund may seek to profit from the occurrence of specific corporate or other events. A delay in the timing of these events, or the failure of these events to occur at all, may have a significant negative effect on the Fund's performance. A short sale of a security involves the theoretical risk of unlimited loss because of increases in the market price of the security sold short. The Fund's use of short sales, in certain circumstances, can result in significant losses. If there is a perception that a proposed merger, exchange offer, or cash tender offer transaction will not be consummated or will be delayed, the market price of the security may decline sharply negatively affecting the fund. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international and emerging markets may involve the risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuations in currency values, differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or social, economic, or political instability in other nations. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk and will decline in value as interest rates rise. Investments in commodities are subject to higher volatility than more traditional investments. The Fund may engage in leveraging and other speculative investment practices that may increase the risk of loss of investment, and accelerate the velocity of potential losses. The Fund is classified as a "non-diversified" investment company, which means that the percentage of its assets that may be invested in the securities of a single issuer is not limited by the 1940 Act.
FS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund is distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456. SIDCO is not affiliated with FS Investment Solutions, LLC, Wilshire Associates, MidOcean Partners, Chilton Investment Co., or Crabel Capital Mgmt.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The study recruits patients who suffer from chronic nausea and vomiting. EmeTerm Explore's antiemetic effectiveness will be tested and measured using subjective responses and objective physiological data from the patients.
The Ohio State University is one of the leaders in medical research in the US. This impactful collaborative study would support EmeTerm's role in managing nausea and vomiting. In addition, future patients would have evidence-based therapeutic alternative to pharmaceutical treatments.
WAT Medical is a company that develops safe, effective, and user-friendly smart medical technologies. EmeTerm wristband is a clinically-proven medical device and has been certified by received its clearance from FDA (US), HC (Canada), UKCA (UK). EmeTerm uses a targeted nerve regulation mechanism to release high-precision electrical pulse signals to the median nerve. Its purpose is to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, pregnancy, chemotherapy, and surgery. EmeTerm is free of drowsiness, tremor and other medically-induced side effects. With water resistant grading and rapid recharging capability, EmeTerm Explore can be repeatedly used in any environment. It is also an Over-the-Counter device that is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA).
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Data from NASA shows 2022 was fifth warmest year on record
Trends continue to show warming temperatures across world, in New Hampshire
Trends continue to show warming temperatures across world, in New Hampshire
Trends continue to show warming temperatures across world, in New Hampshire
New data from NASA shows that temperatures are on the rise worldwide.
According to NASA, 2022 reached a new record high for carbon dioxide emissions, and the year finished 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit above the average from 1951 to 1980. It also tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest year on record.
"That statistic of the nine most recent years being nine warmest years on record, that's incredibly striking," said Lesley Ott, a climate scientist for NASA.
Ott said the ramping up of temperatures is not simply natural variability.
"We know that climate change is caused by greenhouse gases emitted from human activities," she said.
In 2022, global climate was affected by the weather pattern known as La Niña, which typically leads to cooler global air temperatures because of cooler than normal ocean surface water, but the year was still exceptionally warm.
"Even among La Niña years, this was the warmest La Niña year on record, so basically the warmest of the cool years," Ott said.
NASA collects temperature data from thousands of surface weather stations across the globe and uses satellite data to measure things such as storm development and how fires or hurricanes affect communities.
"Those are some of the kinds of data sets that we get from satellites that tell us a whole lot more than just the temperature, but tell us how that temperature change actually affects everyone around the world," Ott said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also keeps records using surface station data and analyzes those observations independently, using its own methods.
Its 2022 summary found that global ocean heat content, or heat measured within 2,000 meters of depth, was at a new record high.
This past December also ranked as the eighth warmest December on record.
In New Hampshire, the temperature has risen more than 3 degrees since the start of the 20th century, with the fastest warming occurring in winter, which has warmed by more than 4 degrees since 1900.
The Granite State is projected to continue to warm in the coming decades, but the rate of future warming depends on the rate of emissions.
NOAA also projects an increase in annual precipitation for New Hampshire, especially during the winter. With higher emissions, total precipitation could be 10-15% more by the mid-21st century compared to the late 1900s.
"Year after year, scientists at multiple agencies and really even agencies across the world look at the same data and verify each other's conclusions," Ott said. "So that's one of the ways that we have a lot of confidence in our findings."
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BEIJING (AP) — The search for at least 50 people missing since an open pit coal mine collapsed in northern China has been suspended following an additional landslide at the gigantic facility, state media reported Thursday.
At least two people were killed and six injured in Wednesday’s disaster in the vast Inner Mongolia region’s Alxa League. The number of missing has been put at between 50 and 53, with no word yet on their condition.
The official Xinhua News Agency said the landslide struck at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, about five hours after one of the pit's walls caved in, burying workers and mining trucks under an estimated 10 million cubic meters (3.5 million tons) of sand and rock.
About 900 rescuers with heavy equipment had arrived on the scene, including a team from the Ministry of Emergency Management who have been devising a rescue plan, according to state media reports. As of early Thursday, work remained suspended due to safety concerns, Xinhua said, and it remained unclear when it would resume.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has demanded “all-out efforts in search and rescue” and for “ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property and maintaining overall social stability.”
The company running the mine, Inner Mongolia Xinjing Coal Industry Co. Ltd., was cited and fined last year for multiple safety violations ranging from insecure access routes to the mining surface to unsafe storage of volatile materials and a lack of training for its safety overseers, according to the news website The Paper.
Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining of coal and various minerals and rare earths, which critics say has ravaged the original landscape of mountains, grassy steppes and deserts.
China overwhelmingly relies on coal for power generation but has tried to reduce the number of deadly mine accidents through a greater emphasis on safety and the closure of smaller operations that lacked necessary equipment.
Most mining deaths are attributed to explosions caused by the buildup of methane and coal dust, or to drownings caused when miners break into shafts that had been abandoned due to flooding.
China has recorded a slew of deadly industrial and construction accidents in recent months as a result of poor safety training and regulation, official corruption and a tendency to cut corners by companies seeking to make profits. The economy has slowed, partly as a result of draconian lockdowns and quarantines imposed under the now-abandoned “zero COVID” policy.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, was back again at Wimbledon on Sunday— this time with her family in tow.
The princess, wearing a green dress to match the green grass of the All England Club, was accompanied by her husband, Prince William, and their two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Prince William, who was wearing a gray blazer, is the heir to the British throne.
The royal family was in the Royal Box for the men’s final between seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, with Kate set to present the trophy to the winner.
King Felipe VI of Spain was also in the Royal Box to watch as Alcaraz becomes the third Spanish player to play in the men’s final at Wimbledon.
Several former Wimbledon champions were also invited, including Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Stan Smith, Stefan Edberg and Jan Kodes.
The ambassadors from Serbia and Spain were also scheduled to be there.
Princess Kate is the patron of the All England Club and has been in the Royal Box a few times already this year, sitting next to eight-time champion Roger Federer one day and next to King — Billie Jean King, that is — on Saturday for the women’s final.
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All-Cash Transaction Values Midwest at Approximately $100 Million, Representing a 97% Premium
LINCOLN, Neb. and NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Holding Inc. ("Midwest") (NASDAQ: MDWT), a technology-driven life and annuity platform, and Antarctica Capital ("Antarctica"), an international investment firm, today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby an affiliate of Antarctica will acquire Midwest in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $100 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, Midwest shareholders will receive $27.00 in cash per share, representing a 97% premium to the Company's closing share price on April 28, 2023, and a 75% premium over Midwest's 30-day volume-weighted average price as of April 28, 2023.
Georgette Nicholas, Chief Executive Officer of Midwest, said, "This transaction delivers a substantial cash premium to our shareholders while also providing Midwest with the resources necessary to fully capitalize on our platform, business momentum and market opportunity. The Board of Directors and management team conducted a comprehensive review of value creation opportunities, and we are confident this transaction provides a highly attractive outcome for Midwest. We look forward to working with the Antarctica team in this exciting new chapter."
Chandra Patel, Managing Partner of Antarctica Capital, said, "Midwest is an innovative insurance platform with an impressive team that has built a rapidly growing annuity business. The acquisition of Midwest represents a significant milestone for Antarctica's insurance strategy. Antarctica brings to Midwest its investment management expertise and asset origination capabilities that will enable Midwest to enhance the value it provides to its policyholders. In addition, we plan on utilizing our platform and existing partnerships to accelerate Midwest's "capital light strategy" to drive future growth. We look forward to welcoming Midwest to the Antarctica family of companies."
Following closing, Midwest will continue to be led by its current leadership team. In addition, Midwest is expected to maintain its name, personnel, headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska, and operational hubs in New York and Vermont.
Approvals
The transaction has been unanimously approved by Midwest's Board of Directors and is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of insurance regulatory approvals and approval by Midwest shareholders.
Midwest shareholders representing approximately 33% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares have agreed to vote their shares in favor of the transaction. The transaction is not subject to any financing conditions.
Advisors
RBC Capital Markets is serving as financial advisor to Midwest. Insurance Advisory Partners LLC has rendered a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors in connection with the proposed transaction. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is serving as transaction counsel and Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP and Primmer Piper Eggleston Cramer PC are serving as insurance regulatory counsel to Midwest. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal advisor to Antarctica Capital on this transaction.
About Midwest Holding Inc.
Midwest Holding Inc. is a technology-enabled, services-oriented annuity platform. Midwest designs and develops in-demand annuity products that are distributed through independent distribution channels to a large and growing demographic of U.S. retirees. Midwest originates, manages, and typically transfers these annuities through reinsurance arrangements to asset managers and other third-party investors. Midwest also provides the operational and regulatory infrastructure and expertise to enable asset managers and third-party investors to form and manage their own reinsurance capital vehicles. For more information, please visit www.midwestholding.com
About Antarctica Capital
Antarctica Capital is an international investment firm headquartered in New York with assets under management of approximately $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2022. Antarctica Capital is a registered investment advisor and is dedicated to investments in private markets and real assets and the establishment of long-term capital vehicles to leverage this investment focus. Antarctica Capital's investment approach is active ownership with an inherent focus on sustainability and providing more than capital to develop companies. The firm has an absolute return focus, which leads the firm to rigorously evaluate and build conviction around idiosyncratic investment opportunities and build value through the implementation of its investment strategies, such as SIGA®, SARO® and SEREY™. For more information visit https://antarcticacapital.com/.
Contacts
Midwest Holding
Investors: ir@midwestholding.com
Media: press@midwestholding.com or Paul Caminiti / Nicholas Leasure, Reevemark, 212-433-4600
Antarctica Capital
Media: info@antarcticacapital.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication and any documents referred to in this communication contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed acquisition of Midwest Holding Inc. (the "Company") by an affiliate of Antarctica Capital, LLC, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated timing of the closing of the proposed transaction. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "intend," "target," "contemplate," "project," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including approval of the proposed transaction by the stockholders of the Company and the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction, (iv) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on the Company's business relationships, operating results, and business generally, including the termination of any business contracts, (v) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of the Company and potential difficulties in hiring and retaining key personnel as a result of the proposed transaction, (vi) risks related to diverting management's attention from the Company's ongoing business operations, (vii) risks that any announcements related to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the Company's stock price, credit ratings or operating results, (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted related to the Merger Agreement or the proposed transaction and (ix) the significant transactions costs that the parties will incur in connection with the proposed transaction. The risks and uncertainties may be amplified by economic, market, business or geopolitical conditions or competition, or changes in such conditions, negatively affecting the Company's business, operations and financial performance. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business as described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company will be filing documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including preliminary and definitive proxy statements relating to the proposed transaction. A definitive proxy statement will be mailed or otherwise made available to the Company's stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that may be filed by the Company with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, OR DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at the Company's stockholder meeting to approve the proposed transaction or other responses in relation to the proposed transaction should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the Company's proxy statement. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents (when they are available) and other related documents filed with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or on the Company's website at www.ir.midwestholding.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
The Company and certain of its directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who, under the rules of the SEC, may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction, including the interests of the Company directors and executive officers in the transaction, will be set forth in the preliminary and definitive proxy statements that will be filed with the SEC relating to the transaction. Additional information regarding the Company's directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the Company's proxy statement for its 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 24, 2023. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on Company's website at www.ir.midwestholding.com.
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100 years ago
June 19, 1922: The efforts of Congressman Frank Funk to get government approval for construction of the Illini boulevard, Bloomington to Springfield, proved effective. Officials announced that the state highway department would advertise for bids for the grading and concrete surfacing on three sections that extend from Bloomington to Logan County, nearly 16 miles. Other scheduled work includes construction of nearly nine miles of the Corn Belt trail extending east from Peoria.
75 years ago
June 19, 1947: Summer school enrollment at Illinois Wesleyan University reached a record-breaking total of 442 students registered in the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Music. The total is an increase of 69 over the prior year. Last year, there were 296 men and 77 women on the campus, while this summer the difference has been reduced to a 275-167 male advantage.
50 years ago
June 19, 1972: Building permits for two new McLean County Unit 5 school district buildings and an addition to Fairview School in Normal were issued. They include a $1.4 million junior high school at West College Avenue and Parkside Road and an $803,000 elementary school on an extension of Towanda Avenue north of East College Avenue.
25 years ago
June 19, 1997: Stein Mart, a Florida-based discount department store, will open this fall in Normal's College Hills Mall, it was announced Wednesday. Stationed between Old Country Buffet and the Lady Footlocker, it will be the company's first Central Illinois location. Anchors Von Maur, Target and Montgomery Ward are all at least 85,000 square feet, while the Stein Mart store will be closer in size to the 25,000-square-foot TJ Maxx.
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ATHENS, Greece, July 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Konstantinos Kounadis has accepted the position of CEO of Thea Artemis S.A., a loan servicing company managing a €1.3 billion non-performing loan portfolio. Mr. Kounadis has extensive experience in corporate management, capital markets, real estate, and NPL strategy and management, skills and experience which he will deploy to best effect in taking the helm.
Mr. Kounadis looks to execute the Thea Artemis strategic plan which in the short term includes upgrading the servicer's technology, improving and expanding operations, and then growing the company's assets under management and customer base. In the longer term the new CEO looks to expand the Thea Artemis offering to include real estate management and the servicing of performing loans.
Prior to accepting this position, Mr. Kounadis has a successful track record in several Senior Management and C-level positions. Earlier in his career he was a Deputy Director at the Athens Exchange. Under his leadership the Market Data Division grew from 5% of the entity's revenue to 25%. In this position he was also instrumental in the development of the GREKFTSE ATHEX 20 which provides investors with a comprehensive and transparent way to measure the performance of securities trading on the Athens Exchange. More recently, he has been the CEO and President of Montenero Capital Markets Advisors, a consultancy which specializes in real estate project management and developing strategies for the resolution of Non-performing Loans.
Irini Maragoudaki, Thea Artemis former CEO, has left the firm to pursue a very significant and challenging new position heading up the European strategy and operations for a US company which offers a state-of-the-art platform built to bring together leading-edge technology and operational expertise to streamline loan and securities transactions in the capital markets.
The new platform is based in the United States where it manages the purchase and sale of loans in a secondary market which trades in excess of $2 trillion of assets each year. The company's founders are seasoned professionals each with over 25 years of experience managing similar transactions for many of the largest investment banks in the world.
Irini's first objective will be to deliver the tools and infrastructure necessary for European banks to build safe and secure asset portfolios while providing individuals and businesses with the capital required to grow and prosper.
While the vision for the new business is ambitious, Irini says this is a role which will draw on her wealth of experience and market knowledge, and will achieve significant benefits for the Greek banking sector, about which she is extremely passionate. She says, "Bringing additional international standards related to credit, data and processes to Greece is the next essential step in the development of the Greek banking system and the economy in general, and will take it to another level and make it even more attractive to international investors and stakeholders."
Irini Maragoudaki has gained a deep knowledge and understanding of both the Greek and international banking industry through her 25 plus years of working with the top financial institutions operating in Greece.
Her experience includes C-level positions for a large international bank, a loan servicing platform and a consultancy focused on banking and capital markets clients throughout Southern Europe which she successfully developed from start-up.
Irini has been responsible for developing and managing a broad range of banking-related activities including AQR testing for EU banks, risk management procedure, loan operations and sales. Throughout her career the businesses she has managed have had an impressive track record, consistently outperforming the market in terms of both growth and portfolio performance.
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Gary Neville was left furious by Manchester United's dismal display in the 4-0 drubbing by Brentford on Saturday, suggesting it is a "real achievement" to be as bad as they are with the money they have spent.
Erik ten Hag's start to life in the Premier League has been abysmal, with a 4-0 loss in the capital leaving United rock-bottom of the Premier League.
United crumbled in a woeful 35-minute spell, as Brentford took United apart and left the vultures circling following on from a defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford last weekend.
With Liverpool next up in the Premier League, the situation looks bleak for United and, amid a struggle to land targets like Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, Neville took aim at those in charge in a fiery tirade after the match.
"Manchester United have known for eight to 10 months they've needed to rebuild the squad for the summer. Ralf Rangnick [last season's interim manager] described it as open-heart surgery," he told Sky Sports.
"To not get the players in early – the quality of players, the number of players – that Ten Hag needed is baffling and difficult to forgive.
"It's not a stalled market – teams have got their business done. Every club seems to have a plan and Manchester United's seems to be, 'Let's just look at the Dutch league or players that have worked under Ten Hag'.
"That is not a strategy, you can't do that. That was 15 years ago. You've got to have players identified and the work's been done with the agents.
"Yes, of course, you always try to please the manager if he has got a player he's got really good contacts with. But the one he has got good contacts with, they can't get in: Frenkie de Jong.
"It's a real achievement to spend a billion pounds and be this bad. It doesn't take much to dismantle this Manchester United team. It just takes a bit of organisation, a bit of fight, and you're there. If you just rough them up a little bit and get a goal, they're flaky like you wouldn't believe."
Back-to-back defeats to start the season has increased the pressure for United to land additional recruits before the close of the transfer window on September 1, but Neville fears it will be difficult to attract players.
"United in the past have always answered the fans' anger through money and spending in the transfer market. The problem is that now, no one wants to take their money. That's a massive issue. They can't spend the money.
"If you're a player watching that performance in the first half, what are you thinking about coming to this club?"
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Oral and Poster Presentations Highlight Feasibility of Creating, Manufacturing, and Administering Non-Viral Precision Genome Engineered Tumor Specific T Cell Therapies for Solid Tumors
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PACT Pharma, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing transformational personalized neoantigen-specific and off-the-shelf T cell receptor (TCR) T cell therapies for the eradication of solid tumors, today announced that new data highlighting its first-of-its-kind adoptive T cell therapy platform will be featured in multiple presentations at the upcoming 37th Annual Meeting of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC 2022). The company, along with academic research collaborators, will deliver oral and poster presentations, including a late-breaking oral presentation, providing the latest clinical and preclinical findings from its pioneering research in the field of personalized neoantigen TCR T cell therapies. SITC 2022 is being held November 8-12, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Details of the company's presentations at SITC 2022 are as follows:
Late Breaking Oral Presentation #1478 (With Accompanying Poster):
- Title: A Phase I Study of Personalized Adoptive TCR T Cell Therapy in Patients with Solid Tumors: Safety, Efficacy, and T Cell Trafficking to Tumors of Non-virally Gene Edited T Cells
- Presenting Author: Stefanie Mandl, Ph.D., chief scientific officer, PACT Pharma
- Category/Session: Late Breaking Abstract Session 103
- Date/Time: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Eastern
- Location: Hall B2
Oral Presentation #123:
- Title: Landscape Analysis of the Neoepitope-specific T Cell Responses in Patients with and without Clinical Benefit from Immune Checkpoint Blockade Therapy
- Presenting Author: Cristina Puig Saus, Ph.D., adjunct assistant professor, University of California, Los Angeles
- Category/Session: Rapid Oral Abstracts – Basic Science Session 104
- Date/Time: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 12:25 – 12:33 p.m. Eastern
- Location: 253ABC
Poster Presentation #320:
- Title: Rapid Identification of a TCR Library Targeting the HPV E6/E7 Oncoproteins to Enable Multi-TCR T-Cell Therapies for Patients with HPV16+ Epithelial Cancers
- Presenting Author: Stefanie Mandl, Ph.D., chief scientific officer, PACT Pharma
- Category/Session: Cellular Therapies Poster Session
- Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
- Location: Poster Hall C
Poster Presentation #712:
- Title: Retrospective Tumor Microenvironment Analysis from a Personalized neoTCR-T Cell Therapy Clinical Trial and Its Potential Applications for Off-the-Shelf HPV TCR T Cell therapies
- Presenting Author: Chad Smith, Ph.D., associate director, bioinformatics, PACT Pharma
- Category/Session: Clinical Trials in Progress Poster Session
- Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
- Location: Poster Hall C
Additional information on the 37th Annual Meeting of SITC is available through the conference website at: https://www.sitcancer.org/2022/home
PACT is a privately held biopharmaceutical company pioneering individualized and off-the-shelf, non-viral precision genome engineered, tumor-specific TCR T cell therapies for the treatment of patients with solid cancers.
For more information, please visit www.pactpharma.com.
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PACT Pharma
Atulya R. Agarwal
aagarwal@pactpharma.com
Vida Strategic Partners (on behalf of PACT Pharma)
Tim Brons (Media)
415-675-7402
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Uvalde schools’ police chief resigns from City Council
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Uvalde school district’s police chief has stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Chief Pete Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News on Friday that has decided to step down for the good of the city administration. He was elected to the District 3 council position on May 7 and was sworn in — in a closed-door ceremony — on May 31, just a week after the massacre.
“After much consideration, I regret to inform those who voted for me that I have decided to step down as a member of the city council for District 3. The mayor, the city council, and the city staff must continue to move forward without distractions. I feel this is the best decision for Uvalde,” Arredondo said.
Arredondo, who has been on administrative leave from the school district since June 22, has declined repeated requests for comment from The Associated Press. His attorney, George Hyde, did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment Saturday.
Col. Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, told a state Senate hearing last month that Arredondo — the on-site commander — made “terrible decisions” as the massacre unfolded on May 24, and that the police response was an “abject failure.”
Three minutes after 18-year-old Salvador Ramos entered the school, sufficient armed law enforcement were on scene to stop the gunman, McCraw testified. Yet police officers armed with rifles stood and waited in a school hallway for more than an hour while the gunman carried out the massacre. The classroom door could not be locked from the inside, but there is no indication officers tried to open the door while the gunman was inside, McCraw said.
McCraw has said parents begged police outside the school to move in and students inside the classroom repeatedly pleaded with 911 operators for help while more than a dozen officers waited in a hallway. Officers from other agencies urged Arredondo to let them move in because children were in danger.
“The only thing stopping a hallway of dedicated officers from entering room 111 and 112 was the on-scene commander who decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children,” McCraw said.
Arredondo has tried to defend his actions, telling the Texas Tribune that he didn’t consider himself the commander in charge of operations and that he assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He said he didn’t have his police and campus radios but that he used his cellphone to call for tactical gear, a sniper and the classroom keys.
It’s still not clear why it took so long for police to enter the classroom, how they communicated with each other during the attack, and what their body cameras show.
Officials have declined to release more details, citing the investigation.
Arredondo, 50, grew up in Uvalde and spent much of his nearly 30-year career in law enforcement in the city.
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The following is a listing of all home transfers in Sussex County reported from May 15 to May 22. There were 31 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,238-square-foot home on Wenatchee Road in Highland Lakes that sold for $300,000.
Branchville
43 Flatbrook Road, Branchville, $140,000.
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West Virginia Mountaineers (16-12, 5-10 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (23-5, 11-4 Big 12)
The Jayhawks have gone 13-1 at home. Kansas ranks fourth in the Big 12 in team defense, giving up 68.0 points while holding opponents to 41.0% shooting.
The Mountaineers are 5-10 in conference play. West Virginia averages 76.6 points while outscoring opponents by 6.0 points per game.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Wilson is averaging 19.9 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Jayhawks. Gradey Dick is averaging 14.7 points over the last 10 games for Kansas.
Stevenson is scoring 14.6 points per game with 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Mountaineers. Tre Mitchell is averaging 11.3 points and 5.9 rebounds over the last 10 games for West Virginia.
LAST 10 GAMES: Jayhawks: 7-3, averaging 75.2 points, 32.9 rebounds, 16.8 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.2 points per game.
Mountaineers: 5-5, averaging 74.2 points, 31.5 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 42.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.3 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Noodles, a senior pug who predicted on social media whether it would be a bones day or a no bones day, has died, according to his owner.
Jonathan Graziano posted on Instagram on Saturday that his 14-year-old dog died Friday, calling it a “day I always knew was coming but never thought it would arrive.”
The little dog became famous in 2021 when Graziano began posting morning TikTok videos of Noodle deciding whether he was going to stand up or flop down in his soft dog bed. This coined the phrase “a no bones day” if Noodle decided to sleep in. Graziano would encourage his fans to follow his lead and treat themselves to soft pants and self care, which was a popular message during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“He lived 14 and half years, which is about as long as you can hope a dog can. And he made millions of people happy. What a run,” Graziano said in the emotional video.
The geriatric dog even inspired a children’s book that came out this summer.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a reversal for President Joe Biden, a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Monday agreed to reconsider its own April ruling that allowed the administration to require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The new order from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans vacates an earlier ruling by a three-judge panel that upheld the mandate. The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court’s 17 judges take up the appeal.
Biden had issued an order Sept. 9 requiring that more than 3.5 million federal executive branch workers undergo vaccination, with no option to get regularly tested instead, unless they secured approved medical or religious exemptions.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed to the District Court for the Southern District of Texas by then-President Donald Trump, issued a nationwide injunction against the requirement in January. At the time, the White House said 98% of federal workers were already vaccinated.
Brown’s ruling was followed by back-and-forth rulings at the 5th Circuit.
In February, a 5th Circuit panel refused to block Brown’s ruling pending appeal.
But after hearing arguments in March, a different panel ruled 2-1 that Brown did not have jurisdiction in the case. The panel said those challenging the requirement could have pursued administrative remedies under Civil Service law. Although the ruling was issued in April, it was not to officially take effect until May 31.
Judges Carl Stewart and James Dennis, who were nominated to the 5th Circuit by Democratic President Bill Clinton, were in the majority. Judge Rhesa Barksdale, a senior judge nominated by Republican President George H.W. Bush, dissented, saying the relief the challengers sought does not fall under the Civil Service Reform Act cited by the administration.
Barksdale is a senior judge, meaning he has a reduced case load and is no longer on active status at the court. Because he was part of the ruling panel he can participate in the reconsideration with the active judges. Of the 17 judges currently listed as active judges at the 5th Circuit, 12 are appointees of Republican presidents, including six nominated to the court by Trump.
When the case was argued before the three-judge 5th Circuit panel in March, administration lawyers had noted that district judges in a dozen jurisdictions had rejected a challenge to the vaccine requirement for federal workers before Brown ruled.
The administration argued the Constitution gives the president, as the head of the federal workforce, the same authority as the CEO of a private corporation to require that employees be vaccinated.
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A flag carried by a Japanese soldier killed in action during World War II was handed over Thursday by the USS Lexington Museum in Texas to a nonprofit organization for return to the man’s family.
Known as a Good Luck Flag, it is covered with the signatures of Shigeyoshi Mutsuda, his family and friends. The Corpus Christi museum where it was displayed for 29 years gave the flag to the Obon Society, a nonprofit organization that has returned about 500 similar flags, known as non-biological human remains, to descendants of Japanese service members killed during the war.
“This is all that’s left of this man” to return to his family, said Obon Society co-founder Rex Ziak. “They feel exactly the same as Americans when they receive the bones or teeth” of relatives who were identified and returned decades after being killed in war, he said.
Hirofumi Murabayashi, consul general of Japan in Houston, expressed appreciation to the museum for willingly handing over the flag and said the transfer symbolizes the friendship between the United States and Japan.
“He (Mutsuda) was killed in action and his body was not found … there’s no remains,” Murabayashi said.
“The only remains will come back to the family” to be reunited with his wife, who died in May at age 102, but whose funeral has been delayed until the flag is returned, Murabayashi said.
The flag, known as Yosegaki Hinomaru, has been displayed at the museum aboard a WWII aircraft carrier since it was donated in 1994, according to museum director Steve Banta. He called the donation routine and said the museum has been unable to locate who gave the flag to the museum because of what he called record-keeping issues at the time.
Mutsuda’s signature on the flag was recognized by one of his sons, now 82, who saw an image of the flag and also recognized the signatures of other family, friends and neighbors, confirming the flag was carried by his father, according to Ziak.
The signatures match those in a family photo of Mutsuda holding the flag and surrounded by family members before he left for war, Ziak said.
Who found the the flag and under what circumstances is not known, Ziak said.
“Often soldiers will search battlefields for sensitive information, like maps, and find flags and other things and collect them as souvenirs,” Ziak said.
The flags could be rolled and carried easily and service members “brought them home by the thousands” as souvenirs, according to Ziak.
The tale of how, or even where, such items were found is then often lost to the passage of time, according Ziak, as the veterans return home and store them away until they are found after the service member’s death.
The flag will be returned to the two sons and daughter of Shigeyoshi Mutsuda in Tokyo later this month during a ceremony at a shrine to Japanese war dead in Tokyo.
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Anne Arundel County prosecutors have dropped misdemeanor assault charges brought by a self-described “First Amendment auditor” against a county elections worker after the pair tussled over the right to make video recordings at an Annapolis polling place.
The allegations stemmed from a struggle outside the Pip Moyer Recreation Center on Tuesday, where Terance Tracy and Robert Jones Jr., a 74-year-old county elections worker, fought over Tracy’s right to take video recordings of the polling place.
Tracy, 30, of Arnold, has gained an internet following after posting confrontational videos of himself recording government employees. Tracy’s stated goal is increasing transparency through the right to record public spaces. His confrontations have led to him facing numerous criminal charges and prompted Annapolis officials to overhaul security measures at City Hall. He has court dates later this month in several cases.
According to an Annapolis Police Department report, Tracy was standing outside the doorway of the polling place at Pip Moyer Recreation Center Tuesday and recording the interior, continuing to record when told by election workers to stop doing so. He was confronted by Jones, who eventually grabbed a camera that was in Tracy’s hand, and the men proceeded to wrestle, police stated.
Both men claimed they had defended themselves as the other had made the first move.
The encounter ended with Tracy going to the hospital with a head injury from hitting a brick wall; Jones told police he was not injured.
Police did not file charges against either of the men. Tracy filed charges against Jones through a court commissioner.
The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office on Friday filed its intention not to prosecute the case.
The court filing cites insufficient evidence as the reason for not prosecuting the charges. A spokesperson for the office declined to comment.
Anne Arundel District Judge Kemp Hammond closed the case following a Friday afternoon hearing.
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EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — The deaths of three people found in a burning house were under investigation Friday by San Diego County authorities.
The fire was reported just before midnight Thursday in an unincorporated area near El Cajon and the structure was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived, the Sheriff's Department said in a statement.
Two people were pulled out by firefighters and rushed to a hospital but both were pronounced dead, the department said.
A third person was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Firefighters then found another person dead inside the home.
The Sheriff's Department said the county medical examiner's office will determine the the victims' identities and cause of death.
The cause of the fire was under investigation by the sheriff's bomb/arson unit, which probes fires involving suspicious circumstances, serious injuries and death, the department said.
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Purina Pro Plan returns for 12th consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor, while new partners ECOVACS Robotics and Playology make their Westminster debut at show taking place May 6th, 8th and 9th in New York City
NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) announced today its corporate partners for the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. America's Dog Show, presented by Purina Pro Plan for the 12th consecutive year, welcomes returning partners Cosequin, Trupanion, and Embark. For the first time, ECOVACS Robotics and Playology will join the competition taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing, NY, on Saturday, May 6th, Monday, May 8th, and Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.
Purina Pro Plan, with advanced nutrition that has fueled 15 of the last 16 Best in Show winners, returns as Presenting Sponsor of the 147th WKC Dog Show, and the 10th Anniversary Masters Agility and 8th Annual Masters Obedience Championships, both part of Westminster's inaugural Canine Celebration Day on May 6th, 2023. WKC is proud to support Purina's Purple Leash Project initiative, which works to make more domestic violence shelters pet friendly.
New this year, ECOVACS Robotics, the leading brand of service robotics, is the Official Robotics Brand of the WKC Dog Show and sponsor of the popular Best At Home Contest. DEEBOTs, the versatile robotic vacuum cleaners for pet families, will be offered as on-site giveaway prizes.
Playology will serve as Ready Ring sponsor and present a scent work demonstration during Canine Celebration Day. Playology toys captivate dogs' keen sense of smell by releasing tiny, all-natural scent particles with every chew. The innovative product line is designed with different ages, weights, breeds, and play styles in mind to engage a dog's specific natural instincts.
"Westminster Kennel Club is thrilled to welcome our new and returning partners to the 147th Annual Dog Show," said Dr. Donald Sturz, WKC President. "We couldn't be more excited to welcome spectators back to America's Dog Show, and are grateful for our partners' support of WKC's mission and additional family-friendly events."
Cosequin joint health supplements extends its longstanding partnership with WKC presenting a Demo Ring of showstopping canine activities and the all-new Dock Diving at Westminster event, both highlights of Canine Celebration Day. Together, Westminster and Cosequin are continuing their co-sponsorship of Betty, a Golden Retriever, who is continuing her training as a support dog with the Valor Service Dogs. Betty will be a VIP guest at this year's show.
Trupanion, a leader in pet medical insurance, returns for the 2nd Annual WKC Veterinarian of the Year Award campaign, created to recognize and celebrate veterinarians who make a difference in our pets' lives. The winning vet will receive a trip to Westminster and charitable donation in their name.
For the fifth consecutive year, global leader in dog health and genetics, Embark Veterinary, Inc., returns as Official Dog DNA Test partner. Its annual $10K donation to canine health research in the Best in Show winner's name will bring donated funds to $50K since the program's inception.
For more information, please visit westminsterkennelclub.org. The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of dogs. America's Dog Show has captivated canine enthusiasts for more than a century.
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru indefinitely shut the tourist site Machu Picchu on Saturday in the latest sign that anti-government protests that began last month are increasingly engulfing the South American country.
The Culture Ministry said it had closed the country’s most famous tourist attraction as well as the Inca Trail leading up to the site “to protect the safety of tourists and the population in general.”
There are 417 tourists stuck in Machu Picchu who can’t get out, more than 300 of whom are foreigners, Luis Fernando Helguero, the tourism minister, said at a news conference.
The closure of the Incan citadel that dates back to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world comes as protesters have descended on the capital of Lima, largely from remote Andean regions, to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.
Police raided Peru’s most important public university in Lima on Saturday to evict protesters from far-away provinces who were being housed at the campus while participating in big demonstrations that began in the capital Thursday.
Protests, which until recently had been concentrated in the country’s south, began last month shortly after President Pedro Castillo, Peru’s first leader with a rural Andean background, was impeached and imprisoned after he tried to dissolve Congress. More than 55 people have died in the ensuing unrest.
The latest death happened Friday night, when a protester was killed and at least nine others injured in clashes with police in the southern Puno region.
Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Boluarte, the former vice president sworn into office Dec. 7 to replace Castillo. They also want Congress dissolved and new elections held. Castillo is currently detained on charges of rebellion.
Some of the tourists stranded in Machu Picchu have chosen to leave by walking to Piscacucho, the nearest village, “but that involves a walk of six, seven hours or more and only a few people are able to do it,” Helguero said.
The train service to Machu Picchu has been closed since Thursday due to damage to the tracks. Some visitors choose to get to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail, which involves a multi-day hike.
This is not the first time tourists have been stuck in Machu Picchu since the protests began.
Cusco, where Machu Picchu is located, has been the site of some of the most intense clashes between protesters and law enforcement, leading to significant loss of revenue for the tourism sector. The Cusco airport was briefly shut down this week after protesters tired to storm its facilities.
Tourists who had already bought tickets for Machu Picchu from Saturday until one month after the end of the protests will be able to obtain a full refund, the Culture Ministry said.
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- Freightos' digital freight booking and payment platform addresses the monumental challenges of the global supply chain
- Freightos' platform already has significant traction and has attracted well over 10,000 importers/exporters, 3,500 freight forwarders, and 200 carriers, enabling hundreds of thousands of international freight bookings annually
- Rapid growth with 213% CAGR in gross booking value ("GBV") between 2019 Q1 and 2022 Q1 and over 60% Gross Margins
- Digitalization of global freight is now being rapidly adopted with an estimated total addressable market of US$1.8 trillion in GBV by 2025
- Gesher I Acquisition Corporation's investment in Freightos will take the company public with an implied pro forma enterprise value of approximately $435 million
- Transaction distinguished by strong capital commitments from high-quality, long-term investors, which exceed business cash requirements and deal minimum cash requirements – no additional PIPE required
JERUSALEM, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform ("Freightos" or the "Company"), and Gesher I Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GIAC, "Gesher"), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that would result in Freightos being publicly listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FROS". The combined entity, to be known as Freightos, with offices around the world, will have a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $435 million.
Freightos connects participants across the international freight ecosystem, including hundreds of airlines, ocean liners, and trucking companies, as well as thousands of freight forwarders and over ten thousand importers and exporters, through a transparent digital platform that allows real-time global freight rate comparison, booking, and shipment management. The capital raised from the transaction will be invested to further scale the business, driving transaction value and improving margins.
Freightos was inspired by the successful digital revolutions in passenger travel, retail, lodging, and other industries, aiming to bring similar efficiency and transparency to the massive but largely undigitalized international freight industry.
"Global freight moves the world," said Zvi Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer of the Freightos Group. "Last year, $22 trillion worth of goods crossed borders, but we have all witnessed what happens when shipping doesn't run smoothly, creating inventory shortages and increasing prices that challenge businesses and consumers globally. This presents a massive opportunity to digitalize one of the last large offline industries."
"Our combination with Gesher and access to public markets will allow Freightos to continue to aggressively scale our platform and lead as an international freight booking and payment tool of choice," said Schreiber. "This day represents new opportunities for the Freightos team around the world, whose diligence and dedication has made Freightos what it is today."
"Freightos is modernizing the global shipping industry as a true innovator in the logistics space," added Ezra Gardner, Gesher's Chief Executive Officer. "It enjoys positive unit economics, high gross margins, an incredibly high growth rate, and impressive customer retention. It is distinguished by its proprietary technology, data analytics, and deep network of customers comprising some of the largest players in the global supply chain today. Following the combination, Freightos will be the only pure-play public global freight platform investment opportunity available, and we're excited to partner with Zvi and his team on this enormous market opportunity."
In addition to the proposed merger with Gesher, the combined entity has obtained $80 million in capital commitments. Leading global investment firms and strategic industry players that have made commitments include:
- Qatar Airways, the world's largest air cargo carrier, has agreed to invest another $10 million in the combined company.
- M&G Investments (£370 billion of assets under management) made a $60 million commitment to the Company, consisting of 4 million units of Gesher at $10.00 a share, waiving redemption rights with respect to approximately one million shares, as well as providing an additional backstop commitment of up to $10 million.
- Composite Analysis Group, Inc., an affiliate of Safer Logistics, LLC, committed up to $10 million to backstop redemptions by shareholders of Gesher.
Existing shareholders in Freightos include SGX Group (the Singapore Exchange Limited), FedEx Corporation, a number of major airlines, including Qatar Airways, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (a leading airline group whose brands include British Airways and Iberia), LATAM Airlines Group, Bob Mylod (Chairman of Booking Holdings) and leading financial investors such as Aleph and MoreVC. As an expression of confidence in Freightos and long-term commitment, the team and large existing and new Freightos shareholders have signed lockup agreements spanning two years.
"Freightos is addressing an area of overwhelmingly unmet need in the global economy: fixing global freight. With its marketplace technology winning rapid commercial adoption, it is an ideal target for Gesher," stated Carl Vine, Portfolio Manager at M&G. "The recent growth trajectory suggests that the company is well on its way to cementing its dominant position in this opportunity-rich area. We're confident that this business combination will help Freightos realize its immense potential."
Proven Leader in Global Freight Booking
Freightos has become a leading global freight booking and payment platform, modernizing an industry stymied by intermediation, offline communications, and inefficient pricing. Through its two core platforms - Freightos.com and WebCargo, Freightos facilitates the shift from manual pricing and spreadsheets to a seamlessly integrated digital platform enabling users to compare available shipping routes, capacity on specific vessels or aircrafts, receive accurate, binding, and all-in prices, complete with carbon emissions from shipping options, and to book in real-time. This results in improved capacity utilization, reduced pricing, and significant reductions in manual labor. Freightos aims to bring the same efficiency and transparency that passenger travel enjoys to the world of global freight transportation.
In addition, Freightos is the calculating agent of freight shipping price indexes, like the daily 40' container index, the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) with futures traded on the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), which are globally recognized as benchmark economic indicators. Futures contracts can allow companies to hedge shipping costs for upcoming periods by combining financial service tools with international shipping.
Freightos' GBV transaction volume continues to grow at a fast and accelerating rate, closing a record Q1 2022 with 3.4 times as many bookings as a year earlier. Freightos sees its top priority as growing GBV. Secondarily the company is focused on monetizing its growing bookings while continuing to grow the already healthy gross margin and maintaining capital efficiency.
Key Transaction Terms
The business combination is projected to generate gross proceeds of at least $80 million (and up to $166 million depending on redemptions), which will be used to fund Freightos' growth plan. The implied pro forma equity value of the combined company is expected to be at least approximately $500 million, with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $435 million. Existing Freightos shareholders are expected to own up to 78% of the combined company after funding.
The Freightos management team will remain in place with Dr. Zvi Schreiber continuing to serve as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the Company's strategic growth and expansion efforts, and Mr. Ran Shalev remaining as Chief Financial Officer. The board of directors of the Company is expected to include Dr. Udo Lange, the Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Logistics, Mr. Guillaume Halleux, the Chief Cargo Officer of Qatar Airways (the world's largest air cargo carrier), Mr. Bob Mylod, Chairman of Booking Holdings, industry veteran Ms. Inna Kuznetsova, and other leading tech investors, as well as Mr. Ezra Gardner, the Chief Executive Officer of Gesher. The newly expanded board of directors of the Company will have significant logistics experience, deep technology knowledge, public company and capital markets experience, and a diversity of viewpoints and skills to serve as good stewards of the Company. Strict internal screens are in place to avoid directors associated with logistics companies being exposed to any data relating to their competitors. The proposed transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Gesher and Freightos. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of Gesher and Freightos shareholders and regulatory review.
About Freightos Limited
Freightos Limited, a Cayman Island-registered online global freight booking platform, has expanded its services amid rising demand for supply chain transparency.
Freightos.com is believed to be the largest digital international freight marketplace, connecting logistics providers and importers/exporters for instant pricing, booking, and shipment management with offices globally. Over ten thousand SMBs and enterprise organizations have sourced shipping services via Freightos.
WebCargo by Freightos is a leading global freight platform connecting carriers and forwarders. In particular, it is the largest air cargo ebooking platform, enabling simple and efficient freight pricing and booking between thousands of freight forwarders, including the top twenty global freight forwarders, and hundreds of airlines, ocean liners and trucking carriers. Airlines on the platform represent over a third of global air cargo capacity. WebCargo also offers software as a service for forwarders to facilitate digital freight rate management, quoting, and online sales.
Freightos Data calculates the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX), the industry's key daily benchmark of container shipping prices, the Freightos Air Index, which is currently in beta, as well as other data products that improve supply chain decision making, planning, and pricing transparency.
Founded by serial entrepreneur Zvi Schreiber in 2012, Freightos is a widely recognized logistics technology leader with a worldwide presence and a broad customer network.
About Gesher I Acquisition Corporation
Gesher I Acquisition Corp. ("Gesher") (NASDAQ: GIAC), a publicly-listed special purpose acquisition company headquartered in Tel Aviv, is an ideal partner for Freightos, led by investors with deep relationships across the banking and transportation sectors.
Gesher is registered as a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated as a blank check company for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.
Advisors
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Freightos. DLA Piper LLP (US) is serving as legal advisor to Freightos.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is serving as legal advisor to Gesher.
Conference Call Information
A conference call regarding the proposed business combination will be held on June 1, 2022 at 12:00pm GMT and may be accessed by registering here. A webcast of the call, along with this press release and the investor presentation will be available on the Gesher website at https://www.gesherspac.com and under the Investor Relations section of Freightos' website at freightos.com/investors.
Definitions
Gross Booking Value ("GBV") is a key operating statistic used by the Company and is not a recognized financial metric under either GAAP or IFRS. GBV reflects the value of transactions, i.e., monetary value of freight and related services contracted between Buyers and Sellers on the Platform, plus related fees charged to Buyers and Sellers, and pass-through payments such as customs duties. The Company measures GBV by converting any amounts denominated in other currencies to US$ at the time of transaction. GBV is similar to what others call GMV or GSV. This is the key Freightos Platform KPI, indicating the scale and reach of the Platform and the opportunities Freightos has to generate Platform revenue.
Important Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It
The proposed business combination will be submitted to shareholders of Gesher for their consideration. Freightos intends to file a registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") which will include preliminary and definitive proxy statements to be distributed to Gesher's shareholders in connection with Gesher's solicitation for proxies for the vote by Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Gesher's shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed business combination. After the Registration Statement has been filed and declared effective, Gesher will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. GESHER'S SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO READ, ONCE AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND, ONCE AVAILABLE, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS, IN CONNECTION WITH GESHER'S SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR ITS SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD TO APPROVE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION, BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GESHER, FREIGHTOS AND THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION.
Shareholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement, once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and other documents filed with the SEC by Gesher, without charge, at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Gesher I Acquisition Corp., Hagag Towers, North Tower, Floor 24, Haarba 28, Tel Aviv, Israel. INVESTMENT IN ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOR HAS ANY AUTHORITY PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO WHICH ANY SECURITIES ARE TO BE OFFERED OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Freightos' and Gesher's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Freightos and Gesher. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Freightos or Gesher, the combined company or others following the announcement of the proposed business combination; the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of Freightos or Gesher or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the proposed business combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed business combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed business combination; the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Freightos as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed business combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the combined company to build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and importers/exporters and retain its management and key employees; costs related to the proposed business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; Freightos' estimates of expenses and underlying assumptions with respect to shareholder redemptions and purchase price and other adjustments; any downturn or volatility in economic conditions; the effects of COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics; changes in the competitive environment affecting Freightos or its users, including Freightos's inability to introduce new products or technologies; risks to Freightos's ability to protect its intellectual property and avoid infringement by others, or claims of infringement against Freightos; the possibility that Freightos or Gesher may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; Freightos' estimates of its financial performance; risks related to the fact that Freightos is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands; and those factors discussed in Gesher's final prospectus dated October 12, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, in each case, under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of Gesher filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Freightos nor Gesher presently know or that Freightos and Gesher currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Freightos' and Gesher's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Freightos and Gesher anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Freightos' and Gesher's assessments to change. However, while Freightos and Gesher may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Freightos and Gesher specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Freightos' and Gesher's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Participants in Solicitation
Gesher, Freightos, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers, and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the Registration Statement when it is filed with the SEC. You can find more information about Gesher's directors and executive officers in Gesher's final prospectus dated October 12, 2021. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the Registration Statement when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors, and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination carefully when they become available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.
Contacts
Gesher
Edelman
Ira Gorsky
Ira.Gorsky@edelman.com
Jessica Resnick-Ault
Jessica.Resnick-Ault@edelman.com
Freightos
Headline Media
Sarah Small
freightos@headline.media
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Full Year 2022 Outlook Continues to Improve
WILLOW PARK, Texas, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProFrac Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PFHC) ("ProFrac" or the "Company") today announced financial and operational results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Results and Recent Highlights
- Closed on acquisition of FTSI on March 4, 2022
- Total revenues of $345.0 million
- Net income of $24.1 million
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $91.5 million, which includes approximately one month of FTSI's results
- On a pro forma basis for the FTSI acquisition(2), first quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $99.4 million
- Completed IPO and began trading on NASDAQ on May 13, 2022
Ladd Wilks, ProFrac Holding Corp.'s Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are very pleased to have closed on the FTSI acquisition in March. The value created with this acquisition far exceeds our expectations in terms of timing and magnitude. We are also pleased to have completed our initial public offering on May 13, 2022. We view this as a great starting point in creating a preeminent energy investment vehicle with the best teams focused on maximizing shareholder value and generating free cash flow through-the-cycle. If we continue to execute on our plan as expected, we hope to explore options to return cash to shareholders."
Matt Wilks, Executive Chairman, added, "Our first quarter results came in slightly ahead of our internal expectations and market demand continued to increase into the second quarter. Looking forward, combining this momentum with the price increases that went into effect in April on the acquired FTSI fleets, we now estimate that we will be operating 31 average active fleets for the entire second quarter and expect approximately $23-$25 million of annualized Adjusted EBITDA per fleet(3) in the second quarter.
"We are even more excited about our near-term and long-term growth opportunities based on our two-prong strategy to Acquire, Retire, Replace,(™)combined with scaling our vertical integration model. We believe this two-prong growth strategy enables us to drive revenue, improve margins, further enhance free cash flow and improve our through-cycle positioning."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
For the first quarter of 2022, consolidated revenues totaled $345.0 million, or approximately $63.6 million per fleet on an annualized basis. SG&A was $34.1 million and included $13.0 million of transaction costs related to the FTSI acquisition. Net income was $24.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $91.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, or $16.9 million per fleet on an annualized basis.
With 17 average active fleets before the FTSI acquisition and 31 average active fleets for the month of March post acquisition, the Company's average active fleet count for the 2022 first quarter was 21.7 fleets.
Business Segment Information
The Stimulation Services segment generated revenues in the first quarter of 2022 of $336.2 million, which resulted in $73.6 million of Adjusted EBITDA. The FTSI acquisition contributed $48.6 million in revenue, or 14%, which included approximately one month's revenue during the quarter.
The Manufacturing segment generated revenues of $32.0 million in the first quarter of 2022, which resulted in $10.0 million of Adjusted EBITDA. Approximately 84% of the Manufacturing segment's revenue was intercompany.
The Proppant Production segment generated revenues of $12.4 million in the first quarter of 2022, which resulted in $7.9 million of Adjusted EBITDA. Approximately 69% of the Proppant Production segment's revenue was intercompany.
Second Quarter 2022 Outlook
Looking at the second quarter of 2022, the Company expects strong growth in revenues and substantial improvements to profitability compared to the first quarter of 2022, driving annualized Adjusted EBITDA per fleet to approximately $23-$25 million per fleet. The primary contributor of the anticipated increased profitability is due to April's resetting of FTSI fleets to current market pricing as well as incremental fleets added from the acquisition.
Capital Expenditures and Capital Allocation
Capital expenditures for full year 2022 are expected to range from $240 million to $290 million, consisting of maintenance capex, growth capex, three electric fleets that are under construction, and the West Munger sand plant that is also under construction. The electric fleets and the West Munger sand plant are expected to be operational in the third quarter of this year.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was $625.6 million, compared to $301.6 million as of December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, cash and equivalents totaled $28.7 million. Total liquidity as of March 31, 2022 was $108.8 million, including net availability of $80.1 million under our asset-based credit facility. On April 8, 2022, the Company increased the size of its ABL to $200 million.
The Company's IPO and the subsequent exercise of the overallotment resulted in approximately $304 million in proceeds, net of the underwriting discount and other estimated fees. This reduced total debt outstanding by approximately $225 million. The amount outstanding under the term loan is $306 million as of June 10, 2022. Also in June, the Equify Bridge Loan, the Backstop Note, and the Closing Date Note were fully paid off with proceeds of the IPO.
FTSI Acquisition
On March 4, 2022, the Company acquired the outstanding stock of FTS International, Inc. ("FTSI") for a purchase price of $405.7 million, consisting of cash consideration of $332.8 million paid in the first quarter and $72.9 million paid in connection with the IPO in the second quarter of 2022. For additional information related to the acquisition, please reference the Company's press releases available on its website at https://ir.pfholdingscorp.com/news-events/press-releases.
Conference Call
ProFrac has scheduled a conference call on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time / 9:00 a.m. Central time. Please dial 412-902-0030 and ask for the ProFrac Holding Corp. call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the call, or listen to the call live over the Internet by logging on to the website at the address https://ir.pfholdingscorp.com/news-events/ir-calendar. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through June 24, 2022 and may be accessed by calling 201-612-7415 using passcode 13730279#. A webcast archive will also be available at the link above shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.
About ProFrac Holding Corp.
ProFrac Holding Corp. is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated and innovation-driven energy services company providing hydraulic fracturing, completion services and other complementary products and services to leading upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production ("E&P") of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources. Founded in 2016, The Company was built to be the go-to service provider for E&P companies' most demanding hydraulic fracturing needs. ProFrac is focused on employing new technologies to significantly reduce "greenhouse gas" emissions and increase efficiency in what has historically been an emissions-intensive component of the unconventional E&P development process. For more information, please visit the Company's website, https://www.pfholdingscorp.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, the reader can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "should," "expect," "intend," "will," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," or similar words. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Company's future financial or operating performance. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding: the Company's strategies and plans for growth; the Company's positioning, resources, capabilities, and expectations for future performance; market and industry expectations; the anticipated benefits of the Company's May 2022 IPO and the capital raised thereby; the anticipated benefits of the Company's March 2022 acquisition of FTS International, Inc.; the Company's estimates with respect to the profitability and utilization of its fleets; expectations regarding near-term and long-term growth, and the attendant impact on the Company's future revenues, margins, free cash flow and through-cycle positioning; the Company's currently expected guidance regarding its second quarter 2022 revenues, profitability and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet; the Company's currently expected guidance regarding its full year 2022 capital expenditures and capital allocation; the Company's anticipated timing for operationalizing its new electric fleets and its West Munger sand plant; the potential to return cash to shareholders; any financial or other information based upon or otherwise incorporating judgments or estimates relating to future performance, events or expectations; any estimates and forecasts of financial and other performance metrics; and the Company's outlook and financial and other guidance. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions made by the Company as of the date hereof and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to achieve anticipated benefits of the Company's May 2022 IPO and March 2022 acquisition of FTS International, Inc., including risks relating to integrating acquired companies and personnel; the Company's ability to deploy capital, including capital raised in the May 2022 IPO, in a manner that furthers the Company's growth strategy, as well as the Company's general ability to execute its business plans; industry conditions, including fluctuations in supply, demand and prices for the Company's products and services; global and regional economic and financial conditions; the effectiveness of the Company's risk management strategies; the transition to becoming a public company; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and other issues described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," which could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations included in the Company's forward-looking statements included in this press release. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward looking statements will be achieved, including without limitation any expectations about the Company's operational and financial performance or achievements through and including 2022. There may be additional risks about which the Company is presently unaware or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it expressly disclaims any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered as substitutes for net income (loss) or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our profitability or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet are supplemental measures utilized by our management and other users of our financial statements such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others, to assess our financial performance because they allow us to compare our operating performance on a consistent basis across periods by removing the effects of our capital structure (such as varying levels of interest expense), asset base (such as depreciation and amortization) and items outside the control of our management team (such as income tax rates).
We view Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet as important indicators of performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as our net income (loss), before (i) interest expense, net, (ii) income tax provision, (iii) depreciation, depletion and amortization, (iv) loss on disposal of assets and (v) other unusual or non-recurring charges, such as costs related to our initial public offering, non-recurring supply commitment charges, certain bad debt expense and gain on extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted EBITDA per fleet for a particular period as Adjusted EBITDA calculated as a daily average of active fleets during period.
We believe that our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet will provide useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. In particular, we believe Adjusted EBITDA per fleet allows investors to compare the performance of our fleets across comparable periods and against the fleets of our competitors who may have different capital structures, which may make a fleet-for-fleet comparison more difficult. Net income (loss) is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA, and net income (loss) per fleet is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA per fleet. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) per fleet. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some but not all items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Because Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definition of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be a substitute for, and should not be considered in isolation from, the financial measures reported in accordance with GAAP. The following tables present a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per fleet to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods indicated:
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The following table reconciles Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for FTSI to net loss, which we consider to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for FTSI, presented as if the FTSI acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022:
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BAY LAKE, Fla. – Walt Disney World is about to make some changes to its park reservation system for its annual passholders.
Beginning April 18, Disney said annual passholders will be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park.
“While the theme park reservation system remains important to manage attendance in our parks, especially on busier days, we realize our Passholders enjoy more spontaneous visits – and this change will make that possible,” Disney explained on its blog.
Leaders said pass blockout dates will continue to apply. The reservation system first started in 2020 as a means to manage crowd levels at the resort following the COVID shutdowns.
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Disney is also making changes to its Disney Genie+ service. Starting March 20, guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos, taken in the park on the day of their purchase, at no additional charge. These photos can be found on popular attractions like Space Mountain, The Hollywood Tower of Terror, Test Track and Expedition Everest.
During the same time, Disney said passholders will also receive access to Disney PhotoPass lenses and one complimentary Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories experience
“Please know we will keep listening to you and adapting as we focus on making the guest experience even better for more people who visit us here at The Most Magical Place on Earth,” Disney explained.
Disney plans to share additional updates in the future.
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Aspiring young musicians will be able to learn and perform at a new school coming to Tucson next year.
School of Rock has leased 4,064 square feet of retail space at 6586 E. Grant Road for the school, a franchise with more than 300 locations in 14 countries.
Tucson owner John Sacia, said he was drawn to the businesses because of its model of using music to help kids connect.
"It's much different for kids this day and age," he said. "They have to contend with a lot more pressure and noise and, ironically, a lot more isolation despite the social media."
School of Rock focuses on five primary sounds, drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals.
Instructions are one-on-one, group rehearsals and live performances.
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"They get, in my opinion, what music education is all about — it's performance-based education," Sacia said. "The climate is meant to be very supportive but not competitive."
The school offers program for kids from ages 3 to 18 and tuition is around $350 to $400 a month.
School of Rock in Tucson will initially have about 12 employees and Sacia hopes to tap some local musicians to help with lessons.
"I'm a military guy, with the Tucson Air National Guard, but I majored in music education," he said. "It's always been near and dear to my heart."
Sacia hopes to have the school, near Tanque Verde Road, open in the spring.
Dave Hammack, with Picor, represented the landlord, Madelyn Davis, and Brian Brockman, with Bang Realty-Arizona Inc., represented the tenant.
Other local real estate transactions include:
- Wiley Coyote LLC bought the 12-unit 32nd Street Apartments, 419-423 E. 32nd St., from Tuaz Management Group LLC for $1 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
- 2663 LLC bought the 2,239-square-foot building at 6485 E. Golf Links Road from Circle K Stores Inc. for $325,000. Rob Tomlinson, Greg Furrier and Andy Seleznov, with Picor, handled the sale.
- Walnut Industries Inc. leased 43,065 square feet of industrial space at 1625 S. Euclid Ave. from 1625 South Euclid Avenue LLC. Stephen D. Cohen and Robert Glaser, with Picor, represented the landlord. Bill Honsaker and Hagen Hyatt, with Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage Inc., represented the tenant.
- Starbucks Corp. leased 2,236 square feet of retail space at Rolling Hills Shopping Center, 2630 S. Kolb Road, from MROF I SPE I-Rolling Hills LLC. Greg Furrier and Dave Hammack, with Picor, handled the lease.
Information for Tucson Real Estate is compiled from records at the Pima County Recorder's Office and from brokers. Send information to Gabriela Rico, grico@tucson.com
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A teen died Wednesday afternoon from drowning at a residence in Huntsville.
According to HEMSI spokesman Don Webster, the incident happened in the 2400 block of Crestwood Drive.
Huntsville police said officers responded to a call there at about 11:37 a.m.
WAAY is reporting that the victim, whose name has not been released, was later taken to Huntsville Hospital and pronounced dead.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global announced today that Ward Mooney, a highly regarded deal originator, lender, and thought leader in the financial services sector, will join the Hilco Global executive leadership team on September 5, 2022. In this new role as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor, Mr. Mooney will work closely with the Hilco Global senior management team at the holding company while collaborating with the firms operating companies as they continue to grow and expand its diversified suite of financial services solutions.
Mr. Mooney has been involved in the financial services industry for forty-five years with a track record of success that is remarkable. Most recently, Mr. Mooney served as CEO of Crystal Capital, the commercial finance company he co-founded. During his tenure at Crystal Capital, Mr. Mooney and his partners successfully built the firm by sourcing, underwriting, and managing secured debt financings for middle-market businesses. In 2012, Crystal Capital was sold to Solar Capital, Ltd., a business development company. Mr. Mooney continued to serve as CEO and a member of Crystal's Board of Managers, as well as a Managing Member of Crystal SBIC GP LLC, until he stepped away from the firm in 2018. Before founding Crystal Capital, in 1992, Mr. Mooney founded Gordon Brothers Finance Company (GBFC), a specialty commercial finance company focused on asset-based financing to retailers. GBFC became the leading secured financing source for the retail industry, and in 1996, GBFC was purchased by Bank of Boston. In 1998 while at Bank of Boston, Mr. Mooney co-founded Back Bay Capital, a direct lending fund dedicated to underwriting second lien debt.
"As a longtime colleague and friend for many years, I am thrilled to say that his business prowess is only bested by his commitment to his family, friends, and community," said Jeffrey Hecktman, founder and CEO of Hilco Global. "We are thrilled to welcome him to the Hilco Global family. I believe that Ward's decision to join Hilco Global is a testament to the quality of the work and the caliber of the people we have attracted to our company."
During Mr. Mooney's impressive career, he has served on many public and nonprofit boards, including President and Chairman of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (finance committee), the American Repertory Theater, the Newport Festival Foundation (NFF) and Destination XL Group (DXLG) and has been elected to the TMA Hall of Fame.
Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com) is a privately held diversified financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. Hilco Global financial services leverage a unique blend of deep restructuring and advisory experience with capital solutions and principal investing. Hilco Global delivers customized solutions to undervalued, high potential companies to resolve complex and stressed situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global operates as a holding company comprised of over twenty specialized business units that work to help companies understand the value of their assets and as needed monetize the value. Hilco Global has almost 4 decades of a successful track record of acting as an advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in any transaction. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing them strategic insight, advice, and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has 700 professionals operating on five continents with US offices located in Boston, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and internationally in Australia, Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Mexico and throughout Asia.
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National life insurance provider opens its first non-sales office outside of Massachusetts in its 130-year history
CANTON, Mass., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, a national provider of insurance solutions for individuals and at the workplace, announced today the opening of its dedicated corporate office space for employees in Omaha, Nebraska. As a national life insurance carrier with its main office in Canton, Massachusetts, the new space will support the organization's growth and provide a dedicated non-sales office for employees in the Midwest for the first time in the organization's 130-year history.
The opening of Boston Mutual's Omaha office is a key element of the company's long-term strategic plan to grow its national presence. The office will be populated by members of various teams, including the company's newly integrated Customer Experience, Innovation, Projects & Technology Strategic Business Center, and will be led by the department's executive vice president, Jennifer Helms. She has held multiple leadership roles in the insurance industry in Omaha and is active in the local community.
"The opening of our corporate office in Omaha is a critical component of our business's diversification initiatives on our strategic roadmap," said Paul A. Quaranto, Jr., Chairman, CEO and President at Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company. "We are pleased to have Jennifer Helms leading our new office space in the Midwest as she has been an exemplary leader in the Omaha insurance industry for several years. We are proud of our growth and are looking forward to deepening our presence in the Omaha community."
Over a dozen Boston Mutual employees are currently based in Omaha. Through the company's charitable corporate citizenship program, Making An Impact, and as individuals, many of these employees are actively engaged in a number of charitable initiatives to support local non-profits, such as the University of Nebraska Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Project Harmony, TeamMates Mentoring, and the Business Ethics Alliance. The company also directly supports various causes in the region – for example, to pay tribute for veterans' service to our country and as part of the company's 130th anniversary activities in 2022, Boston Mutual Life assisted Wreaths Across America's initiative to place wreaths during the holiday season last year on the graves of service members at the Omaha National Cemetery.
To learn more about Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, please visit https://www.bostonmutual.com/. For insurance brokers interested in learning more about Boston Mutual's product portfolio, contact our sales representative for the Omaha region: https://www.bostonmutual.com/our-products/solutions-for-the-workplace/find-a-representative/#NE.
Founded as a progressive life insurance company in 1891, Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company is a national carrier that provides insurance solutions designed for working Americans and their families, as well as enrollment and billing options at the workplace. With offices based in Canton, Massachusetts, and Omaha, Nebraska, as a mutual company, Boston Mutual Life is dedicated to acting in the best interests of its policyholders, producers, employees, and its communities. For more information, please visit www.bostonmutual.com or contact your Boston Mutual Life representative. Follow the company on Facebook (/BostonMutualLifeIns) or LinkedIn (/company/boston-mutual-life-insurance).
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David Folkenflik was described by Geraldo Rivera of Fox News as "a really weak-kneed, backstabbing, sweaty-palmed reporter." Others have been kinder. The Columbia Journalism Review, for example, once gave him a "laurel" for reporting that immediately led the U.S. military to institute safety measures for journalists in Baghdad.
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Although Saturday is starting off with partly cloudy skies and patchy fog, we are rain free for the time being. That will not remain the case all day though as a cold front is expected to pass over later on in the day. It will bring with it widespread showers and thunderstorms.
For now, temperatures are in the mid 50s. They will warm to a high of around 77 by this afternoon as we are expected to see breaks of sunshine in between the showers and thunderstorms. These will begin moving into our area around 3pm and will last well into tonight. Storms will finally clear out early Sunday, leaving room for high pressure and sunshine to build back into the area.
Thankfully, this will last for most of next week which is shaping up to be very pleasant. Our next chances for rain arrive late on Thursday. Following tonight's thunderstorms, temperatures will dip back down to below average with next week starting out in the upper 60s to low 70s. They will gradually increase as the week goes on, finishing out near the low 80s to end the first week of May.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection.
Clarke was first elected to city council in 1999 and has spent 12 years serving as council president.
Clarke says he will not be a candidate in the 2023 election but will serve out the remainder of his term.
"I love my job, serving the residents of the 5th Council District," he said in a statement. "It's the best job in the world. And I enjoy the trust of serving my colleagues as President of this body."
"I'm confident in our members and their abilities," his statement continued. "It's been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Philadelphia. And I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to serve the public in meaningful ways."
He started his City Hall career as a staffer to then-council member John Street, and replaced Street in council when Street ran for mayor in 1999.
Clarke represents the 5th District, which is based in North Philadelphia.
His departure means Philadelphia will have a new council president, mayor, and city controller next January.
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"Cranfidence to Win" and "Don't Clown" show you what you can do with all that power of the Cranberry
BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by roughly 700 farmer families, today rolled out a new creative campaign under its All That Power™' masterbrand work, this time focusing on the attributes of its "Better For You" beverages that are designed to help meet the needs of an individuals' diet. Developed by Orchard Creative, the campaign features two TV spots, one for Diet Cranberry Juice Cocktail and the other for the new Immunity Orange Mango and Revitalize Cranberry Pineapple juice drinks.
In each spot, the lead character is overtaken by an overwhelming newfound confidence, or "Cranfidence," inspired by Ocean Spray's incredible feat of making Better For You juice products without sacrificing flavor. The spots close with an extension of this cranfidence to its audience, landing on the campaign line YES YOU CRAN™. Both comedy-driven films are directed by the award-winning Jeff Low (Biscuit), making this a back-to-back collaboration between Low and Orchard, right on the heels of their widely-lauded Ocean Spray® Holiday work which featured jiggling cranberry sauce disrupting a boring holiday meal – recently named among Ad Age's and Adweek's top ads of 2022.
"Our new Better For You creative launches at a time when New Years' resolutions can bring a lot of self-doubt, and we hope to give consumers confidence to believe in themselves. We want to drive home that they can enjoy delicious taste and flavor while also limiting sugar and calories," said Trinh Le, Ocean Spray VP, Next Gen Beverages. "We are also dedicated to product innovations that meet the needs and desires of consumers who are seeking more out of their juice drinks."
"The New Year is typically a time of restriction and denial. And juice is usually on that 'no' list, but cranberry is one of the most widely available superfoods around. So we were excited to make work that shows choosing a Better For You cranberry juice drink as a ridiculously empowering act." said Heather Larimer of Orchard Creative.
KWG Advertising is leading the media planning and buying for the campaign. Creative will be launched across the U.S. starting on January 9 across Linear and Streaming TV, Facebook, Instagram, Programmatic Video and YouTube.
To view the newest creative spots, visit https://www.youtube.com/oceanspray. Direct links to the :30 spots are below:
- Don't Clown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-wZBEIr9g
- Cranfidence to Win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nV1jtL97gE).
To learn more about the complete line of Ocean Spray® products, visit www.allthatpower.oceanspray.com. Available where Ocean Spray® products are sold.
ABOUT OCEAN SPRAY
In 1930, Ocean Spray was founded by three maverick farmers – bonded by bold cranberry love. Since then, we've grown into a vibrant global agricultural cooperative, built on the strength of roughly 700 farmer families in the United States, Canada, and Chile. Together, we've worked to preserve the family farming way of life for nearly 100 years, and for generations to come. Today, our cranberries show up in more than a thousand deliciously nourishing products in over 100 countries worldwide. United by passion and purpose, Ocean Spray is committed to trailblazing the power of the mighty cranberry through its offbeat taste and uncanny nutrition to feed happier lives for all. Born Tart. Raised Bold.™
Press contact: JONESWORKS teamoceanspray@jonesworks.com
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Trump countersues woman who accused him of rape
Published: Jun. 28, 2023 at 8:43 AM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
(CNN) - Former President Donald Trump is now suing E. Jean Carroll for defamation.
The counterclaim filed Tuesday night is the latest in his yearslong legal battle with the former magazine columnist.
It comes weeks after a jury found he defamed and sexually abused Carroll but did not rape her, as she had alleged.
In his lawsuit, Trump alleges Carroll defamed him when she appeared on CNN the morning after the jury awarded her $5 million in damages, and she responded to a question saying “Yes, he did” rape her.
Trump has moved for a new trial.
Carroll’s lawyer says the filing is Trump’s latest effort to delay accountability.
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STODDARD, Wis. (WXOW) - A fitting project receives December's Tools for Schools $1,000 grant.
This month's recipient is Principal and P.E. Teacher Derek Fuglsang of Stoddard Elementary. He'll plan to use funds for buying more playground equipment and items for getting kids outdoors.
They'll acquire snowshoes, sleds, and shovels for this season.
"It's a cool little school that we get to do fun things with, and I think this is just another creative way we can take funds and do something new, do something creative so," said Fuglsang.
They also plan to purchase equipment for playing in the sand during the spring months.
"I mean this area is so nice for hiking and doing some of those outdoor activities, so it's always fun to encourage kids to do something new."
Tools for Schools wouldn't be possible without The Board Store, River Bank, Ryan Schultz and Associates of American Family Insurance, and Dependable Solutions. They saw this as more than just some new additions.
"People like to shut down and hibernate for the next four to five months so the fact that we live here, getting outside to utilize what's there keeps them active, keeps them healthy, so it's good to see that," said Ryan Schultz.
To apply, head to wxow.com/tools
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BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11)– An arrest has been made in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy that took place in a Bronx park.
The shooting occurred around 11 p.m., in Claremont Park near Morris Avenue and Teller Avenue, police said. Upon arrival, police discovered a victim had been shot in the chest.
Authorities also noticed two unidentified males nearby on a scooter, one of them with a gun. Police say one of the suspected assailants raised their firearm and pointed his gun at officers prompting them to fire, police sources said.
One person was taken into police custody and identified as 19-year-old Ali Hijazi a resident of the Bronx.
Hijazi is facing charges of attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment. His companion was able to flee and remains at large. At this time the motive of the shooting remains unclear and if the victim was linked to the two assailants in any way.
The victim was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital where he remains in stable condition.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence has testified before a federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
Marc Short, a close aide to Pence, was at the Capitol on the day of the siege and was with the vice president as he fled his post presiding over the Senate and hid from rioters who had stormed the building and called for his hanging.
Short appeared before the grand jury after receiving a subpoena to do so, according to the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. The appearance was first reported by ABC News, which said it took place last week. A spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office did not immediately return a phone message and email seeking comment Monday.
It was not immediately clear what Short was asked during his grand jury appearance, but the Justice Department has been investigating wide-ranging efforts by allies of former President Donald Trump to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election, including through the creation of slates of fake electors in battleground states intended to subvert the vote count.
Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters last week that “no person is above the law” and described the investigation into the attack on the Capitol as the most important and most sweeping probe in the Justice Department's history.
Short has also cooperated in a separate House committee investigation of the insurrection.
In video testimony played at one of the panel's hearings last month, Short recalled that Pence had communicated to Trump “many times” that he did not agree with efforts to get him to overturn the election results, including by rejecting electors or by simply declaring Trump the winner.
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Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street, extending the market's losses amid worries about inflation and the path ahead for the economy.
The S&P 500 shed 2.1% Monday, its biggest drop since mid-June. Some 95% of stocks in the benchmark index lost ground. It finished in the red last week, breaking a four-week winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also fell. Technology companies and retailers had some of the heaviest losses. Signify Health soared after The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon would bid for the company. Investors are looking ahead to this week's Federal Reserve conference.
Stocks dropped in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday, extending the market's losses amid worries about inflation and the path ahead for the economy.
The S&P 500 fell 2.1% as of 3:07 p.m. Eastern and more than 90% of stocks in the benchmark index posted losses. It finished in the red last week, breaking a four-week winning streak.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 649 points, or 1.9%, to 33,058 and the Nasdaq fell 2.5%.
Technology companies and retailers had some of the heaviest losses. Microsoft fell 2.9% and Target fell 3%.
Movie theater operators were volatile following a report that Cineworld is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The industry is still struggling to recover from the virus pandemic. AMC Entertainment fell 3.4% in choppy trading. Cinemark fell 4.6%.
Bright spots in the market included Signify Health, which jumped 32.4% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon would bid for the company.
Smaller company stocks also fell, sending the Russell 2000 index 2.2% lower.
Bond yields gained ground. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences rates on home mortgages and other loans, rose to 3.04% from 2.97% late Friday.
The broader market's losses come on the heels of a weeks-long rally. Investors are trying to figure out where the economy goes from here as stubbornly hot inflation hurts businesses and consumers. Record-high inflation also has investors focusing on central banks and their efforts to fight high prices without further damaging economic growth.
"You've had quite a rally and there's reason to not be sure where we're going from here," said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager with Globalt Investments. "There's still decent potential for a recession."
Minutes last week from the Federal Reserve's July board meeting affirmed plans for more rate hikes despite signs of weaker economic activity. Traders worry aggressive steps to slow the economy might go too far and bring on a recession. The U.S. economy has already contracted through the first half of 2022 and Wall Street will get more information on Thursday when the government releases an updated report on the U.S. economy for the second quarter.
Investors are also looking ahead to this week's Federal Reserve conference for signals about more possible U.S. rate hikes to cool surging inflation. The central bank holds its annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Thursday. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to give a speech on Friday morning.
The Fed is holding its meeting following a heavy week of company and economic data that showed inflation is still squeezing the economy, but consumer spending remains resilient. Falling gasoline and food commodity prices, for wheat and corn, have helped relieve some of that pressure. That helped essentially stall inflation's advance in July, though prices still remain stubbornly high.
"I don't think we're out of the woods yet on inflation," Martin said. "We still don't really know how inflation is going to pan out and what the Fed is going to do."
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Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments.
The terms will be kept confidential until formal papers are publicly filed with the court in 30 days, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement.
“After three weeks of trial highlighting and bringing into the public record the actions that JUUL and Altria took that contributed to the youth vaping epidemic, we reached a settlement in the best interest of Minnesotans,” Ellison said. “Right now, the terms of the final settlement are not public, but we will announce them soon. When we do, it will be alongside those harmed, the community, elected officials, and others responsible for protecting our children.
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HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately $180 million from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) to provide, operate and maintain the new Mission Training Center (MTC) for the Israeli Air Force's (IAF) F-16 fleet. The contract will be delivered over a three-year period with an additional fifteen year period that will include operation and maintenance services.
The new Mission Training Center will be added to the existing MTC, that will be upgraded as part of the contract. Both MTCs will improve the quality of aircrew training, doubling the number of training sorties for the IAF's F-16 and F-15 aircrew. The Air Force's new MTC will include ten simulators with advanced high resolution displays, accurate weapon simulation and Elbit's arena generator, that combine to enable simulation of both current and future battlefield environments.
Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, commented: "Elbit Systems appreciates the strong partnership and the confidence of the IMoD and the IDF. Armed forces around the world are reshaping their training capabilities while striving to improve combat readiness and efficiency. This contract award emphasizes Elbit Systems' leading position as a provider of advanced mission training systems."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.
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This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
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Which Leica binoculars are best?
For centuries, explorers, hunters and pirates have all looked through a steel tube with lenses, mirrors and knobs to bring objects closer. But while their contraptions better resemble telescopes, they nonetheless paved the way for the modern binoculars we know today.
It wasn’t until the 1850s that technology improved on the initial idea when Italian optician Ignazio Porro patented his image erecting system design. The Porro prism binoculars were eventually refined by the Zeiss company, which still makes optics today.
But one of the best-known companies to manufacture optical devices is Leica. Since 1869, the German maker has produced lenses for everything from microscopes to camera accessories, which naturally includes its own line of binoculars. If you don’t want to miss anything, then the Leica Noctivid 10×42 Robust Waterproof Nitrogen-Filled Binoculars are an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy Leica binoculars
Magnification
On any set of binoculars, you’ll see a series of numbers. This can seem nonsensical if you don’t understand what it represents, but the numbers refer to magnification and focal length. Depending on what you want to look at, a higher magnification is best. The most common Leica binoculars are 8-times and 10-times magnification. This means that an object is eight times larger than viewed with the naked eye.
Focal length
The numbers indicating the focal length measure how wide the lens is. The larger the number, the wider the front lens will be. This lets in more light, so you’ll have a brighter image. When you combine the magnification with the focal length, it indicates how large and clear the object will be. For example, binoculars with a rating of 8 x 42 make objects appear eight times closer, and the lens diameter is 42 millimeters.
They aren’t cheap
There is usually a lot of debating, going over financials and working out the next five years’ budget when deciding to buy Leica binoculars. It’s no secret that they are not the cheapest available, but many can justify the retail price when compared to their longevity and components. Leica uses Schott optical glass and phase-corrected roof prisms with HighLux System mirror coating, making them some of the best binoculars in the world.
What to look for in quality Leica binoculars
Comfortable weight and size
After you’ve settled on the right magnification versus focal length, consider the weight and size of your chosen binoculars. Unfortunately, the weight is often directly linked to the magnification and lens diameter, but there are tripods or monopods to help you prop them up. But with that said, any binoculars should be light enough that they can be held comfortably and don’t put excessive strain on your arms.
Field of view
The farther something is, the more magnification you’ll need to see it. But that comes at the price of your available field of view, or FoV. To get up close, you’ll have a narrow FoV, where binoculars with a lower magnification let you see a broader image. It’s a delicate balance between seeing objects clearly or being able to spot the most intricate details from 1,000 yards away.
Twilight factor
You don’t want to be restricted to the sun’s position when looking for birds or wildlife. That’s why a pair of good-quality Leica binoculars have a high twilight factor. Simply put, the higher the number, the better you can view objects in low-light conditions. Twilight is often the best time to head out into the woods, so you must ensure that your equipment can cope too. Another option is to look for binoculars that have built-in night vision.
How much you can expect to spend on Leica binoculars
Leica binoculars are expensive when compared to other models, but that’s not to say some won’t fit into your budget. An entry-level pair of Leica binoculars with good magnification costs $500-$800. However, professional bird-watching binoculars with a large field of view cost $1,500-$3,000.
Leica binoculars FAQ
What’s the difference between a telescope and binoculars?
A. While both devices bring faraway objects much closer, the key is in the name. Binoculars refer to the viewer using both eyes to see an object, as it essentially uses two small refracting telescopes mounted side-by-side.
Does an anti-reflective coating help?
A. When viewing through binoculars, some light that enters the chambers will bounce around and scatter. This causes some light loss that can affect the clarity. An anti-reflective coating prevents this loss and lets more light travel through to the prisms.
What are the best Leica binoculars to buy?
Top Leica binoculars
Leica Noctivid 10×42 Robust Waterproof Nitrogen-Filled Binocular
What you need to know: One of the best binoculars Leica has to offer, this pair has 10-times magnification with a 42-millimeter lens diameter and 19-millimeter eye relief.
What you’ll love: As with most Leica models, this pair uses Schott glass for the prisms with an anti-reflective coating. Through complex internal mechanics, the binoculars focus incredibly fast with a clear image.
What you should consider: The binoculars weigh just over 3 pounds, so they are a bit on the hefty side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Leica binoculars for the money
Leica Ultravid BR 10×25 Robust Waterproof Compact Binocular
What you need to know: Small enough to carry around your neck with ease, these binoculars use a unique single-knob diopter for focus correction.
What you’ll love: With 10-times magnification and a focal length of 25 millimeters, these binoculars are perfect for casual birdwatching. The prisms suppress stray light, minimizing glare off reflective surfaces.
What you should consider: Even at the affordable end for Leica binoculars, this might still be a bit pricy for most.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Leica Geovid Robust Waterproof Nitrogen-Filled Range Finding Binocular
What you need to know: Perfect for spotting wildlife and calculating their distance, these binoculars have 10-times magnification with a lens diameter of 42 millimeters.
What you’ll love: When peering through the eye reliefs, the range-finding LED display adjusts automatically to the ambient light. The gadget is certified to be accurate up to 1,200 yards and has a built-in horizontal range for projectile arcs when hunting.
What you should consider: It is waterproof up to a depth of 16.5 feet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On Friday, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) announced that it has provided the required notice to the people whose emails/usernames and passwords were contained in a file that was improperly accessed in the February cyber security attack. JCOPE said the incident caused the temporary shutdown of JCOPE’s Lobbying Application and online Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) systems.
Officials said it has identified a security incident in which information technology systems at JCOPE were breached in a notice letter issued to meet legal obligations to potentially affected people. As a result, files containing letters, email/username, and password for the JCOPE Legacy (pre-2015) FDS systems were improperly accessed they believe.
The Legacy FDS filing system was in place to maintain annual statements made by state employees and officials until its replacement in 2015. JCOPE said once evidence of improper access to those systems was discovered, all passwords for the current FDS filing system were reset as a precautionary measure.
In addition, JCOPE urges users to immediately change their password on any other sites on which this password may have been reused. Individuals should always utilize complex passwords that do not repeat across different platforms they said.
JCOPE is taking steps to minimize the future likelihood of a security incident by safeguarding individuals’ information. JCOPE continues information technology systems monitoring including ongoing system vulnerability testing, and security logging they noted.
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ST. LOUIS, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) will host its next Investor Meeting in a virtual format on Friday, June 17th, 2022. Centene Corporation's senior management will host the virtual meeting, which will be streamed live on the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors section. Additional details will be provided.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, http://investors.centene.com.
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DULUTH, Minn. and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cirrus Aircraft today announced that Auto Radar powered by Garmin® and Cirrus IQ™ have been added as new advanced features on the world's best-selling personal jet, the Vision Jet. These upgrades now provide pilots with increased situational awareness and connectivity during all stages of pre-flight and inflight activities.
"Cirrus Aircraft incorporates intelligent and award-winning innovations into its ecosystem to make flying simpler, safer and more approachable for the pilot and passengers," said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. "The award-winning Vision Jet is a testament to our team's ongoing dedication to advancing the personal aviation industry. Over the years, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) and Safe Return™ Autoland have revolutionized the Personal Aviation industry. Now with Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ connectivity, pilots have more situational awareness inflight and can streamline the preflight process."
Auto Radar allows the pilot to select the desired radar range which then automatically scans the area ahead and displays a composite, real-time depiction of the weather. By automatically selecting an optimal horizontal scan pattern and vertical tilt combination, the Auto Radar system works to create an in-depth view of the weather ahead. It volumetrically profiles areas of precipitation to provide the pilot with a real-time composite view of radar returns. The imagery is clear with a 16-color palette and improved automatic ground-clutter suppression.
Cirrus IQ is now available in the Vision Jet with the addition of LTE-enabled hardware. With the Cirrus IQ mobile app, pilots can proactively check key aircraft readiness items, updated after each flight from virtually anywhere in the world. These key items currently include the last known status of fuel and oxygen levels, aircraft location, flight hours, engine cycles and more.
Cirrus IQ makes aircraft ownership increasingly streamlined with features like Maintenance Minder and Technical Publications for owners to keep track of their aircraft maintenance intervals and stay up to date with any applicable technical publications for their aircraft. The My Trips and Achievements features automatically log each flight completed along with flight achievements. The Find Us feature allows owners to quickly locate Cirrus Aircraft Campuses, Cirrus Authorized Service Centers and Training Partners nearby directly within the app.
The LTE-enabled hardware that powers Cirrus IQ is standard on newly manufactured G2+ Vision Jets and Auto Radar is available as part of the Enhanced Awareness Package. The Cirrus IQ mobile app is available to owners with an active JetStream contract. Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ retrofits will be available for G2 and G2+ Vision Jet owners in the future through Cirrus Upgrades and Accessories. For more information, please contact.
To learn more about the Vision Jet's Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ, please visit cirrusaircraft.com/vision-jet and cirrusaircraft.com/cirrus-iq.
About Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world's first single-engine Personal Jet™, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com.
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AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from 1983’s “Flashdance,” has died. She was 63.
Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death was “currently unknown.” Moose also confirmed the death to an Associated Press reporter on Saturday. Cara died at her home in Florida. The exact day of her death was not disclosed.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Breakdance,” “Fame” and “Flashdance … What A Feeling,” which spent six weeks at No. 1. She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early ’80s, including “Out Here On My Own” and “Why Me?”
Tributes poured in on Saturday on social media, including from Deborah Cox, who called Cara an inspiration, and Holly Robinson Peete, who recalled seeing Cara perform: “The insane combination of talent and beauty was overwhelming to me. This hurts my heart so much.”
She first came to prominence among the young actors playing performing arts high schoolers in Alan Parker’s “Fame,” with co-stars Debbie Allen, Paul McCrane and Anne Meara. Cara played Coco Hernandez, a striving dancer who endures all manner of deprivations, including a creepy nude photo shoot.
“How bright our spirits go shooting out into space, depends on how much we contributed to the earthly brilliance of this world. And I mean to be a major contributor!” she says in the movie.
Cara sang on the soaring title song with the chorus — “Remember my name/I’m gonna live forever/I’m gonna learn how to fly/I feel it coming together/People will see me and cry” — which would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for best original song. She also sang on “Out Here on My Own,” “Hot Lunch Jam” and “I Sing the Body Electric.”
Allen took to Twitter Saturday to mourn, posting pictures of them together and calling Cara a “a gifted and beautiful genius. Her talent and her music will live forever! Forever remember her name!” Lenny Kravitz addressed Cara in a tweet: “You inspired me more than you could ever know. Your songwriting and vocals created pure energy that will never cease. You also defined an era that is so close to my heart”
Three years later, she and the songwriting team of “Flashdance” — music by Giorgio Moroder, lyrics by Keith Forsey and Cara — was accepting the Oscar for best original song for “Flashdance … What a Feeling.”
The movie starred Jennifer Beals as a steel-town girl who dances in a bar at night and hopes to attend a prestigious dance conservatory. It included the hit song “Maniac,” featuring Beals’ character leaping, spinning, stomping her feet and the slow-burning theme song.
“There aren’t enough words to express my love and my gratitude,” Cara told the Oscar crowd in her thanks. “And last but not least, a very special gentlemen who I guess started it all for me many years ago. To Alan Parker, wherever you may be tonight, I thank him.”
The New York-born Cara began her career on Broadway, with small parts in short-lived shows, although a musical called “The Me Nobody Knows” ran over 300 performances. She toured in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” as Mary Magdalene in the mid-1990s and a tour of the musical ”Flashdance” toured 2012-14 with her songs.
She also created the all-female band Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel and put out a double CD with the single “How Can I Make You Luv Me.” Her movie credits include ”Sparkle” and “D.C. Cab.”
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Associated Press reporters Hillel Italie and Freida Frisaro contributed to this report.
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Foundation invests more than $298 million in new grant commitments
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) released its 2022 annual snapshot – featuring stories, videos, research from the field and editorials on the past year's work led by grantees, investees and partners working in communities. The snapshot is embedded exclusively on Every Child Thrives, the foundation's digital storytelling platform that highlights the efforts of WKKF grantees and community partners to realize a more equitable future for children, families and communities.
The annual snapshot details more than $298 million in new grant commitments, which includes more than $59 million of the foundation's social impact bond commitment that was announced in Oct. 2021. Almost 40% of the foundation's grantmaking focused on national efforts to change the systems that limit equitable opportunities for children and families. Nearly 60% of WKKF's grantmaking supported the foundation's U.S. priority places of Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans, as well as Chiapas and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and the central and southwest regions of Haiti.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, WKKF supported organizations with more than $1.17 billion to address urgent needs in communities around the world.
"This past year has led many of us to be hopeful that we're moving beyond the most dire impacts of the pandemic – yet despite this, grantees and communities continue to struggle with the consequences of increasing inequities," said La June Montgomery Tabron, WKKF president and CEO. "Changing the systems that define our lives – education, housing, healthcare, transportation, justice and the economy – so that they work for all children, all families and all communities, will require bold, hand-in-hand, collective action."
At the heart of this year's annual snapshot, Making Systems Work for Every Child, Every Family, Every Community, the foundation describes how racial equity and racial healing intersect with driving change in systems and structures within and around communities.
"Racial healing helps build trust among people and restores communities to wholeness, so they can work together to change the systems and structures to affirm the inherent value of all people," said Tabron. "Racial healing isn't just important; it plays an essential role at the very heart of building racial equity."
Visit the complete annual snapshot, the Kellogg Foundation's 2022 financial statements and more highlights of WKKF grantmaking and investments. The Annual Snapshot is available in English, Haitian Creole and Spanish.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life.
The Kellogg Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, and works throughout the United States and internationally, as well as with sovereign tribes. Special attention is paid to priority places where there are high concentrations of poverty and where children face significant barriers to success. WKKF priority places in the U.S. are in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans; and internationally, are in Mexico and Haiti.
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- Initiated monotherapy expansion cohorts with enrollment open for NSCLC and esophagogastric tumors with MTAP deletion
- Initiated combination dose escalation cohorts with enrollment open for combinations with taxanes and separately, with potential first-in-class combinations, including pemetrexed
- Entered into Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement with Amgen to clinically evaluate IDE397 in combination with AMG 193, Amgen's investigational MTA-Cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor
- ctDNA Molecular Responses observed in 3 of 4 (75%) patients in Cohorts 5 and 6, demonstrating target engagement and tumor pharmacodynamic modulation
- Delivered Option Data Package to GSK, including preclinical data and clinical data from the IDE397 monotherapy dose escalation study of the Phase 1 clinical trial
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDYA), a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics, announced clinical program updates for IDE397, an investigational, potential best-in-class, small molecule MAT2A inhibitor being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT04794699).
"We are excited to advance our clinical development of IDE397 and to progress our strategic collaborations with GSK and Amgen on this program. Delivery of the IDE397 Option Data Package to GSK represents an important milestone in our collaboration with GSK. The clinical collaboration with Amgen enables clinical evaluation of a potential first-in-class combination to inhibit two synthetic lethal nodes within the MTAP pathway – MAT2A and PRMT5, providing a complementary approach for targeting MTAP-null tumors," said Yujiro S. Hata, President and Chief Executive Officer, IDEAYA Biosciences.
"The ctDNA molecular response clinical pharmacodynamic data reflects evidence of dose-dependent tumor pharmacodynamic modulation and target engagement at clinically achievable doses in patients having MTAP-deleted tumors," said Dr. Michael White, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, IDEAYA Biosciences.
IDE397 is a potent and selective small molecule inhibitor targeting methionine adenosyltransferase 2a (MAT2A), in patients having solid tumors with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) deletion. The MTAP deletion patient population is estimated to represent approximately 15% of solid tumors, including approximately 15% of NSCLC, 28% of esophageal, 26% of bladder, and 10% of esophagogastric cancers.
IDEAYA is leading early clinical development of IDE397, in collaboration with GSK, in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial. The company has initiated and is actively enrolling patients into monotherapy expansion cohorts, including in NSCLC and esophagogastric cancer. The company selected Cohort 5 dose as its Phase 2 expansion dose, while it continues to dose escalate into Cohort 6; it has not yet determined a maximum tolerated dose.
IDEAYA has also initiated and is actively enrolling patients into combination cohorts to evaluate IDE397 in combination with docetaxel in NSCLC, with paclitaxel in esophagogastric cancer and with pemetrexed in NSCLC. IDEAYA also plans to clinically evaluate IDE397 in combination with AMG 193, Amgen's investigational MTA-Cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor, pursuant to a Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement with Amgen. In preclinical studies, IDEAYA observed a complete response from evaluation of IDE397 and a representative MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor combination therapy in in vivo xenograft models.
IDEAYA reported additional clinical pharmacodynamic (PD) data from translational analysis of patient liquid biopsy samples based on circulating tumor DNA, or ctDNA, molecular responses. These data were obtained using the GuardantOMNI™, a diagnostic panel for genomic analysis of ctDNA. Molecular responses were evaluated based on changes in mean variant allele frequency, or VAF, on-treatment as compared to VAF levels at baseline. Patients whose ctDNA showed a reduction of greater than 50% mean VAF following treatment with IDE397 were characterized as having a molecular response (ctDNA MR) as reported in Zhang et al (Cancer Discovery, August 2020).
The IDE397 ctDNA molecular response data demonstrates target engagement and a dose-dependent tumor pharmacodynamic modulation. Molecular responses based on ctDNA were evaluable for thirteen patients with liquid biopsy samples available at baseline and after first treatment cycle. Across dose escalation Cohort 1 thru Cohort 6, a ctDNA molecular response was observed in four (4) of thirteen (13) evaluable patients (31%). Significantly, ctDNA molecular responses were observed in three (3) of four (4) evaluable patients (75%) treated with IDE397 at higher doses in Cohorts 5 and 6, as well as in two (2) of two (2) NSCLC evaluable patients (100%). This is indicative of a preliminary signal of clinical activity and is consistent with preclinical in vivo observations in patient-derived xenograft models.
IDEAYA has delivered an IDE397 option data package to GSK. The GSK option data package comprises preclinical data and clinical data from the IDE397 monotherapy dose escalation study of the Phase 1 clinical trial.
IDEAYA is a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using molecular diagnostics. IDEAYA's approach integrates capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from its targeted therapies. IDEAYA is applying its research and drug discovery capabilities to synthetic lethality – which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to clinical evaluation of IDE397 in combination with AMG 193. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause IDEAYA's preclinical and clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including IDEAYA's programs' early stage of development, the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, the regulatory approval processes, the timing of regulatory filings, the challenges associated with manufacturing drug products, IDEAYA's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, the effects on IDEAYA's business of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash to fund operations. IDEAYA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of IDEAYA in general, see IDEAYA's recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2022 and any current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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A 79-year-old Center Ossipee man beaten to death in a Walmart parking lot in Somersworth on Friday died of compressional asphyxia, the Attorney General’s Office said Sunday.
An autopsy was performed on the body of Jan VanTassel, 79, by Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Mitchell Weinberg. Weinberg determined the manner of death was homicide.
Compression asphyxia occurs when air is cut off from the body due to external pressure, according to the National Library of Medicine.
Brian Roberge, 52, of Somersworth, was arrested Saturday in connection with VanTassel’s murder, officials said.
At about 11:19 p.m. on Friday, Somersworth police responded to a report of one man assaulting another man at the Walmart at Waltons Way in Somersworth. VanTassel was found unresponsive with visible head and facial injuries. First responders determined he was dead.
As a result of the investigation into VanTassel’s death, an arrest warrant was obtained charging Roberge with one count of second-degree murder. He is alleged to have recklessly caused the death of VanTassel under circumstances that showed an extreme indifference to the value of human life, by striking him repeatedly in the head and face, according to a statement from the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
Roberge is expected to be arraigned Monday in the Strafford County Superior Court at a time yet to be determined.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Justin Rowe, New Hampshire State Police Communications at 603-223-4381.
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NULASTIN® made a splash at Denver Startup Week this past Friday, giving away $100,000 worth of product to innovative entrepreneurs. Attendees swarmed around NULASTIN'S booth to get their hands on free cutting-edge lash and brow-enhancing serums, a hair growth support treatment, and anti-aging skin care products. Attendees were captivated as the team talked about what makes NULASTIN'S products so different from other beauty brands – its proprietary, bio-evolutionary Elastaplex® Technology that restores "the youth protein" elastin, addressing aging at the root.
"Being an entrepreneur can be difficult and let's be honest, as with any demanding job, it can really exhaust and age you. I wanted to celebrate and give back to the startup community by sharing truly effective products that optimize confidence and vitality." – Leah Garcia, Founder & CEO, NULASTIN
During the aging process bodies naturally produce less elastin, and symptoms of aging like sagging skin and wrinkles start to occur. Based on science originally developed to aid in wound healing and tissue regeneration, the NULASTIN collection has been scientifically proven to help the body stimulate the replenishment of elastin and reduce the signs of aging for beautiful, youthful-looking skin and healthy hair. In a 12-week clinical evaluation, 83% of participants experienced an improvement in skin health as well as an improvement in eyelash length and fullness up to 60%.
NULASTIN Founder & CEO Leah Garcia, was recently named for The Denver Business Journal's 2022 Outstanding Women in Business award. Leah is also a mentor with The Founder Institute. She is heavily invested in the work of early-stage startup founders and knows first-hand about the hard work and dedication it takes to create a must-watch company.
NULASTIN, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado is the original, undisputed leader in helping people look and feel their best through novel elastin replenishment. Its line of skin and hair care products incorporate the most recent discoveries in cell biology, molecular biology, and biomaterials. Female-owned and founded in 2016 in Boulder, Colorado, NULASTIN is redefining what it means to be a beauty brand by focusing on performance-driven, scientifically-backed, ethically-derived results. Visit https://nulastin.com/ to see 'before-and-after' photos and get 15% off all NULASTIN products.
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To Focus on Reinvigorating the Fundamentals: Relationships, Engagement and Competency
BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Blitz, CPA, has was installed as the 2022-23 chair of the CalCPA Education Foundation ('the Foundation") during the July 29 CalCPA Council meeting.
"The difficulties our profession has faced the last two years have underscored the importance of our need as a community to come together to support each other in meaningful ways," said Blitz. "I'm honored to be elected chair of the Foundation this year, and I urge my fellow CPAs to join me in reinvigorating the fundamental things that make us, us. "These fundamentals focus on relationship building and networking with each other, engaging with CalCPA to get value out of our membership and be best prepared for what the future holds, and enhancing our professional competencies through quality education and training from the Foundation so we can meet the needs of businesses."
"Adam Blitz is an experienced, open, upfront and honest CPA willing to listen and explore alternatives using teamwork to identify new ways to evaluate and solve problems," said Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, president and CEO of CalCPA and the CalCPA Education Foundation. "As chair of the Foundation board of trustees, Adam's goal is to continue elevating the quality and accessibility of CalCPA education and expand the support to the CPA profession delivering relevant and timely learning opportunities."
Blitz is founder of Streamline CPA Accountancy Corp based in Fresno, California, and leverages his more than 10 years in public accounting to develop relationships with partners and clients alike in the pursuit of enhancing business profitability and individual satisfaction. He is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and received a master's degree in leadership studies from Fresno Pacific University. He has been licensed by the California Board of Accountancy since 2008 and a CalCPA Board of Trustee since 2017. In his spare time, Blitz is hiking in the Sierra Nevada's or training for his next triathlon.
CalCPA traces its heritage to 1903 when the California State Society of Certified Public Accountants was organized. In 1909, it merged with two other state CPA associations to form CalCPA. CalCPA serves more than 40,000 members in public practice, private industry, student, academia and government, and has 14 chapters across California. CalCPA also offers more than 1,400 live courses, conferences, webcasts and on-demand self-study courses annually. More information is available online.
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Now through Oct. 31, the Capital Humane Society offers discounted adoption fees on dogs and puppies five months and older at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center, 6500 S. 70th St.
Both of CHS's facilities are caring for several dogs and puppies that need new homes. Adoption fees for dogs and puppies five months and older will be reduced 50% during the promotion. License and rabies deposits may apply.
Hours at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center are Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 402-441-4488, extension 1 (for the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center) or extension 2 (for CHS's Admissions and Assessment Center).
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Pregnant Georgians can now list their fetus as a dependent on their tax returns.
The Georgia Department of Revenue released new guidance this week establishing that the agency "will recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat ... as eligible for the Georgia individual income tax dependent exemption."
An individual at least six weeks pregnant on or after July 20 through Dec. 31, 2022, can list the fetus as a dependent on their tax returns starting next year, the agency said. Georgian taxpayers can claim an exemption in the amount of $3,000 for each dependent.
This policy change follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to an abortion. Following that, an appeals court ruled on July 20 that Georgia's ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy can become law.
Taxpayers will have to submit relevant medical records or other supporting documentation to the department in order to prove their filing.The "fetal personhood law" is the idea that a fetus is a person with full constitutional rights from the moment of fertilization. Both Georgia and Arizona established this in their abortion laws, but Arizona's statute has been challenge in court.This tax policy change has far wider implications "from taxes and inheritance rights to education to population counts," says Elizabeth Nash, the Guttmacher Institute's principal policy associate for state issues.
For now, the policy change only applies to state tax returns. This state law has no effect on federal taxes, says Alex Raskolnikov, a professor of tax law at Columbia Law School.
"A state (e.g., GA) cannot dictate federal law. GA's decision will have no impact of the IRS or the Internal Revenue Code," he says.
Early critics note that this state policy may create questions for those who miscarry further along in their pregnancy.
Lauren Groh-Wargo, the campaign manager for Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams, tweeted: "So what happens when you claim your fetus as a dependent and then miscarry later in the pregnancy, you get investigated both for tax fraud and an illegal abortion?"
Georgia's abortion law does allow exceptions for stillbirths, miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies (which can be deadly).
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Griffin and its Affiliated Companies Establish Foothold in Boston
BOSTON and PHILADELPHIA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Griffin Financial Group, a lower middle-market investment bank, announced today that Sophea Chau joined the firm as Senior Managing Director, and that the firm will establish a Boston office.
"We are excited to welcome Sophea and look forward to uniting our respective expertise to maximize value for lower middle-market businesses," said Ernie Choquette, Chairman, President and CEO of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional services companies that includes Griffin Financial Group.
"Our new location in Boston will give us the opportunity to strategically expand our platform's full range of professional services and grow in a vibrant new market," said Mr. Choquette.
"Sophea brings us expertise that will strengthen our ability to assist businesses achieve their strategic goals in industries we have not had much depth in previously," said Matt O'Leary, CEO, Griffin Financial Group.
Sophea Chau has nearly 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and financial advisory services, and specializes in consumer branded and e-commerce companies.
"Griffin and The Stevens & Lee Companies will be an exciting place to work," said Ms. Chau. "I look forward to collaborating with the team and positioning Griffin as a leader in helping entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses achieve their financial and strategic goals in today's complex economic environment."
Griffin Financial Group is a boutique investment bank providing merger and acquisition advisory, financing and strategic consulting services for both healthy and financially challenged businesses. We also provide private equity placement and due diligence services, and assist clients in public offerings, institutional placements, sales, syndication and other capital markets activities. For more information about the firm, visit www.griffinfingroup.com.
The Stevens & Lee Companies is a platform of affiliated professional service firms that independently provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management and government consulting services. For more information, visit www.stevenslee.com/our-companies.
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PHILADELPHIA - (AP) — Max Muncy's two-run fielding error in the 10th capped a wild late-inning sequence and allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday.
With two outs and men on second and third in the 10th, Alec Bohm hit a little dribbler off Evan Phillips (1-2) to Muncy at second for what appeared to be the final out of the inning. But Muncy didn't field it cleanly, allowing Garrett Stubbs to score the tying run and Roman Quinn to bring in the winning run just ahead of the throw home.
Stubbs had hit his first major league homer to get Philadelphia on the board in the sixth. The Phillies had tied the game with two outs in the ninth on Jean Segura's single to left that scored Nick Castellanos, whose two-out double started the rally.
Corey Knebel (1-3) pitched an inning to get the win.
Trae Turner had three hits for the Dodgers - including a single that had given the Dodgers a 3-2 lead by scoring Mookie Betts. Turner now has a 14-game hitting streak - tying Paul Goldschmidt for the longest in the National League this season.
Mookie Betts and Edwin Rios hit solo home runs while Tony Gonsolin struck out seven and allowed only one walk and three hits in the no-decision.
The Phillies received a strong outing from starting pitcher Zach Eflin, who struck out a career-high 12 while allowing four hits and walking two during his seven innings of work.
Eflin's only real hiccups came in back-to-back innings on a pair of hanging sinkers against the top of the Dodgers order. With two outs in the third, Betts generated his 10th homer of the year and his second in as many days with a blast into deep left-center. Then in the fourth, Rios sliced an opposite-field homer that just snuck over the wall in left field.
TRAINERS ROOM
Phillies OF Mickey Moniak was scheduled to have a second rehab assignment start for Class A Clearwater on Sunday before getting transferred to Double A Reading to continue his ramp up following a broken right hand suffered at the end of spring training. When he returns, Moniak - the top pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft- will likely end up as Philadelphia's primary centerfield option. ... SS Didi Gregorius was expected to fly with the club on its charter to continue the rehabilitation for his left knee sprain that has placed him on the injured list since May 5.
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Dodgers: Travel to Washington to begin a three game set against the Nationals on Monday. Tyler Anderson (4-0, 4.04 ERA) will start the opener against Nationals RHP Joan Adon (1-7, 6.38).
Phillies: Start a seven-game divisional road trip in Atlanta on Monday. Zack Wheeler (2-3, 3.49 ERA) will face LHP Tucker Davidson (1-0, 5.87) in the series opener.
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the market research report published by P&S Intelligence, the spinal X-ray and CT market was valued at $917.9 million in 2021, which is likely to hit $1,602.0 million by 2030, prospering at a 6.4% CAGR during 2021–2030. The growing occurrence of spinal injuries, developments in radiological technologies, increasing elderly population, and emergence of AI in medical tomography are advancing the growth of the market.
The hospitals and clinics category had an over 50% revenue share in the spinal X-ray and CT market in 2021. A large number of patients prefer hospitals over any other medical facility, making them the main diagnosis site for injuries and fractures of the spine, particularly in developing countries. Moreover, hospitals are snowballing their outlay to get their hands on innovative radiological technologies, with the purpose of offering precise results.
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Key Findings of Spinal X-ray and CT Market Report
- CT devices held the major share of the revenue in the market in 2021. This is because CT scans can produce pictures that can be reformatted in numerous planes and also create a 3D image.
- AI-enabled X-ray and CT software demand is likely to observe the fastest growth in the near future. This will be because of the progressions in the medical imaging field and the continuous demand for high-quality and cost-effective CTs and X-rays in quick time.
- The revenue share of the North American spinal X-ray and CT market, of over 40%, was the largest in 2021. This is ascribed chiefly to the developments in the healthcare know-how, attributed to the investment-backed R&D, and the accessibility of an increasing number of CT and X-ray devices.
- The region with the fastest growth forecast is APAC, as the developing economies here are seeing momentous progressions in radiological technology, accompanied by developments in the healthcare structure.
- The rising frequency of spinal injuries is one of the main factors that is driving the industry. Furthermore, the elderly population is more susceptible to spinal injuries owing to their lower bone concentration.
- The indication category likely to witness the fastest growth in the near future is spinal tumor, with more than 7% CAGR. This is credited to the growing cases of spinal cancer globally, which is pushing the need for fast and effective imaging and treatment.
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The advent of local companies in LAMEA and APAC, along with the vast growth prospects in emergent economies, offer a lucrative potential for the worldwide spinal X-ray and CT market advance. Emerging economies, for instance, India, China, Brazil, and Mexico, have a large number of inhabitants with vertebral fractures and spinal injuries. This tends to surge the volume of CT scans and X-rays, thus leading to the growth of the industry.
Future evolution in CT and X-ray systems is likely to be influenced by improved features, such as high speed and less radiation exposure. The stalwarts of the industry have been aggressively engaged in product introductions with the aim of strengthening their portfolios and achieving a larger market share. For example, GE Healthcare publicized its plans to introduce the next-gen Revolution Aspire CT scanner in India in August 2022.
Spinal X-Ray and CT Market Segmentation Analysis
By Indication
- Spinal Tumor
- Spinal Fracture
- Spinal Infection
By Product
- X-Ray Devices
- CT Devices
- AI-Enabled X-Ray and CT Software
By Patient Type
- Adults
- Pediatrics and Neonates
By End User
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Diagnostic Imaging Centers
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- U.K.
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America and Middle East & Africa
- Brazil
- Mexico
- South Africa
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The Company previously released its gold production and gold revenue results for the first quarter of 2022. All dollar figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.
2022 First Quarter Highlights
- Total gold production of 209,365 ounces (including 12,892 ounces of attributable production from Calibre Mining Corp. ("Calibre")), 5% (9,760 ounces) above budget, and consolidated gold production of 196,473 ounces from the Company's three operating mines, 4% (8,431 ounces) above budget, with solid performances from all the Company's three mines, with each mine exceeding its budgeted production for the first quarter of 2022
- Consolidated gold revenue was $366 million on sales of 195,100 ounces at an average realized price of $1,874 per ounce
- Total consolidated cash operating costs (see "Non-IFRS Measures") of $699 per ounce produced, well-below budget by $94 per ounce produced (12%), and total consolidated all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") (see "Non-IFRS Measures") of $1,036 per ounce sold, significantly below budget by $318 per ounce sold (23%) (including estimated attributable results for Calibre)
- Cash flow provided by operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital was $152 million ($0.14 per share) compared to $171 million ($0.16 per share) in the first quarter of 2021; cash flow provided by operating activities after changes in non-cash working capital was $107 million ($0.10 per share) compared to $146 million ($0.14 per share) in the first quarter of 2021
- Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company of $81 million ($0.08 per share); adjusted net income (see "Non-IFRS Measures") attributable to the shareholders of the Company of $65 million ($0.06 per share)
- For 2022, B2Gold remains well positioned for continued strong operational and financial performance with total gold production guidance of between 990,000 - 1,050,000 ounces (including 40,000 - 50,000 attributable ounces projected from Calibre) with total consolidated cash operating costs forecast to be between $620 - $660 per ounce and total consolidated AISC forecast to be between $1,010 - $1,050 per ounce
- The Company announced an updated and significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate for the Anaconda area, comprised of the Menankoto permit and the Bantako North permit, located approximately 20 kilometres from the Fekola Mine; preliminary planning has demonstrated that a pit situated on the Anaconda area could provide saprolite (weathered) material to be trucked to and fed into the Fekola mill commencing as early as late 2022, subject to obtaining all necessary permits and completion of a final mine plan, with the potential to add an average of approximately 80,000 to 100,000 ounces per year to the Fekola mill's annual gold production
- In April 2022, the Company acquired the Bakolobi permit in Mali from a local Malian company; covers a 100 km2 area contiguous to both the Medinandi permit (Fekola Mine) and the Menankoto permit
- B2Gold's Namibian subsidiary was recognized by the Namibian Revenue Agency as the highest revenue contributor among "Overall Top Contributors" in calendar year 2021
2022 First Quarter Operational Results
Total gold production in the first quarter of 2022 was 209,365 ounces (including 12,892 ounces of attributable production from Calibre), above budget by 5% (9,760 ounces), and consolidated gold production from the Company's three operating mines was 196,473 ounces, above budget by 4% (8,431 ounces), with solid performances from the Company's three mines, with each mine exceeding its budgeted production for the first quarter of 2022 (see "Operations" section below). Due to the timing of higher-grade ore mining, consolidated gold production from the Company's three operating mines is expected to be significantly weighted to the second half of 2022. As expected, compared to the first quarter of 2021, total consolidated gold production was lower by 5% (11,279 ounces), due to the planned significant waste stripping campaign and lower mined ore tonnage at the Fekola Mine in the first quarter of 2022, as Phase 6 of the Fekola Pit continues to be developed in the first half of 2022.
For the first quarter of 2022, total consolidated cash operating costs (including estimated attributable results for Calibre) were $699 per ounce produced ($656 per ounce sold), well-below budget by $94 per ounce produced (12%), and consolidated cash operating costs from the Company's three operating mines were $676 per ounce produced ($630 per ounce sold), well-below budget by $103 per ounce produced (13%). These favourable budget variances were attributable to higher than budgeted gold production, lower than budgeted stripping costs and lower than budgeted realized fuel prices at the Fekola Mine, which were partially offset by higher than budgeted fuel prices at the Masbate and Otjikoto mines. As expected, total consolidated cash operating costs were higher in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $609 per ounce produced ($582 per ounce sold) in the first quarter of 2021, and consolidated cash operating costs were higher in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $581 per ounce produced ($552 per ounce sold) in the first quarter of 2021, mainly as a result of the planned lower gold production and higher costs for fuel and other consumables.
For the first quarter of 2022, total consolidated AISC (including estimated attributable results for Calibre) were $1,036 per ounce sold (Q1 2021 - $932 per ounce sold), significantly below budget by $318 per ounce sold (23%), and consolidated AISC from the Company's three operating mines were $1,028 per ounce sold (Q1 2021 - $919 per ounce sold), significantly below budget by $339 per ounce (25%). These favourable budget variances were attributable to lower than budgeted cash operating costs, higher than budgeted gold ounces sold and lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures ($33 million), which is expected to be incurred later in 2022.
For full-year 2022, the Company's total gold production is forecast to be between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces (including 40,000 and 50,000 attributable ounces projected from Calibre), with total consolidated cash operating costs forecast to be between $620 and $660 per ounce and total consolidated AISC forecast to be between $1,010 and $1,050 per ounce. Notwithstanding the ongoing sanctions on Mali announced by the Economic Community of West African States ("ECOWAS") on January 9, 2022, including closure of a number of the borders with Mali, the Fekola Mine continues to operate at full capacity and the Company expects to meet its 2022 production guidance for the Fekola Mine. Due to the timing of high-grade ore mining, consolidated gold production from the Company's three operating mines is expected to be significantly weighted to the second half of 2022; for the first half of 2022, consolidated gold production is forecast to be between 390,000 and 410,000 ounces, which is expected to increase significantly to between 560,000 and 590,000 ounces during the second half of 2022. Based mainly on the weighting of production and timing of stripping, consolidated guidance ranges for cash operating costs are expected to be between $760 and $800 per ounce in the first half of 2022, before significantly improving to between $490 and $530 per ounce during the second half of 2022. In addition, consolidated guidance ranges for AISC are expected to be between $1,250 and $1,290 per ounce in the first half of 2022 before significantly improving to between $820 and $860 per ounce during the second half of 2022.
As previously disclosed, the Company's operations continue to be impacted by global cost inflation. However, despite these ongoing cost pressures, the draw downs of existing inventories, proactive management and the revised sequencing of some capital costs means that consolidated cash operating costs and AISC in the first quarter of 2022 were lower than budget. The Company will continue to closely monitor the levels of cost inflation over the remainder of 2022. B2Gold's projects and operations continue to target long-term cash flow and value at industry leading costs per ounce of gold produced.
2022 First Quarter Financial Results
For the first quarter of 2022, consolidated gold revenue was $366 million on sales of 195,100 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,874 per ounce, compared to $362 million on sales of 202,330 ounces at an average realized gold price of $1,791 per ounce in the first quarter of 2021. The slight increase in gold revenue of 1% ($4 million) was 5% attributable to the increase in the average realized gold price, offset by a 4% impact from the decrease in gold ounces sold (mainly due to the lower gold production).
For the first quarter of 2022, cash flow provided by operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital was $152 million ($0.14 per share) compared to $171 million ($0.16 per share) in the first quarter of 2021; cash flow provided by operating activities after changes in non-cash working capital was $107 million ($0.10 per share) compared to $146 million ($0.14 per share) in the first quarter of 2021. Cash flow provided by operating activities after changes in non-cash working capital decreased by $39 million compared to the first quarter of 2021, mainly due to higher production costs of $11 million and higher non-cash working capital outflows in the first quarter of 2022, most significantly for current income taxes and the timing of value-added tax receivables ("VAT"). Cash income tax payments in the first quarter of 2022 totaled $59 million (Q1 2021 - $21 million), including approximately $15 million related to 2021 outstanding tax liability obligations.
Based on current assumptions, the Company expects to generate consolidated cashflows from operating activities of approximately $625 million for full-year 2022, expected to be significantly weighted to the second half of 2022. The benefit of higher gold prices realized in the first quarter of 2022 is expected to be offset by the impacts of cost inflation and delays in the recovery of VAT receivables. In addition, based on current assumptions, the Company is forecasting to make total cash income and withholding tax payments (including priority dividend payments) for full-year 2022 of approximately $290 million.
Net income for the first quarter of 2022 was $91 million compared to $99 million for the first quarter of 2021. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company was $81 million ($0.08 per share) compared to $92 million ($0.09 per share) for the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income attributable to the shareholders of the Company (see "Non-IFRS Measures") was $65 million ($0.06 per share) compared to adjusted net income of $97 million ($0.09 per share) for the first quarter of 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
B2Gold continues to maintain a strong financial position and liquidity. At March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $649 million (December 31, 2021 - $673 million) and working capital (defined as current assets less assets classified as held for sale and current liabilities) of $843 million (December 31, 2021 - $802 million). In addition, the Company's $600 million Revolving Credit Facility ("RCF") remains fully undrawn and available.
On February 22, 2022, B2Gold's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2022 of $0.04 per common share (or an expected $0.16 per share on an annualized basis), paid on March 17, 2022 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2022.
Due to the Company's strong net positive cash position, strong operating results and the current higher gold price environment, B2Gold's quarterly dividend rate is expected to be maintained at $0.04 per common share (or an annualized rate of $0.16 per common share), one of the highest dividend yields in the gold sector. The declaration and payment of future quarterly dividends remains at the discretion of the Board and will depend on the Company's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
Operations
Mine-by-mine gold production in the first quarter of 2022 (including the Company's estimated 25% attributable share of Calibre's production) was as follows:
Mine-by-mine cash operating costs per ounce (on a per ounce of gold produced basis) in the first quarter of 2022 were as follows (presented on a 100% basis):
Mine-by-mine cash operating costs per ounce (on a per ounce of gold sold basis) in the first quarter of 2022 were as follows (presented on a 100% basis):
Mine-by-mine AISC (on a per ounce of gold sold basis) in the first quarter of 2022 were as follows (presented on a 100% basis):
Fekola Gold Mine - Mali
The Fekola Mine in Mali had a successful start to the year with first quarter of 2022 gold production of 101,648 ounces, slightly above budget by 1% (917 ounces), as higher than budgeted processed grade (6%) offset lower than budgeted processed tonnes (5%) based on a reduction in saprolite processed. As a precautionary measure to hedge against potential supply chain problems arising from ECOWAS sanctions, the Fekola Mine proactively prioritized the processing of high-grade fresh ore to reduce reagent consumption and ensure that sufficient reagents remained available to process higher-grade ore to meet budgeted gold production (which resulted in lower than budgeted throughput for the first quarter of 2022). Although the sanctions continue, the situation has normalized as regular imports of reagents were received by Fekola in February and March 2022. As a result, saprolite ore was reintroduced back into the Fekola mill feed blend at the end of February 2022, and the processing of saprolite ore resumed as planned and is ongoing. Fekola's gold production is expected to be significantly weighted to the second half of 2022 when mining reaches the higher-grade portion of Phase 6 of the Fekola Pit and Cardinal operations are at full capacity. As expected, compared to the first quarter of 2021, Fekola's gold production was lower by 19% (23,440 ounces), due to planned significant waste stripping and lower mined ore tonnage, as Phase 6 of the Fekola Pit continues to be developed in the first half of 2022.
For the first quarter of 2022, mill feed grade was 1.54 grams per tonne ("g/t") compared to budget of 1.45 g/t and 1.99 g/t in the first quarter of 2021; mill throughput was 2.20 million tonnes compared to budget of 2.31 million tonnes and 2.07 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2021; and gold recovery averaged 93.3% compared to budget of 93.5% and 94.4% in the first quarter of 2021. For the first quarter of 2022, as described above, processed grade was above budget while processed tonnes were below budget mainly due to the brief temporary suspension of processing saprolite ore, offset by the processing of higher-grade ore, in January and February 2022. Processed grade was lower compared to the first quarter of 2021 due to the planned significant waste stripping campaign in the first quarter of 2022.
For the first quarter of 2022, Fekola's cash operating costs were $624 per ounce produced ($583 per ounce sold), significantly below budget by $157 per ounce produced (20%), mainly as a result of lower than budgeted mining, processing and site general costs. These favourable cost variances were mainly attributable to lower than budgeted fuel prices realized in the first quarter of 2022 (as fuel prices are set in advance by the State and therefore subject to timing delays between market fuel price increases and those experienced at the Fekola Mine) and below budgeted volumes of fuel and other consumables utilized due to lower overall tonnes mined and processed compared to budget. Mined tonnes were lower than budget due to a temporary change in mine sequencing to accommodate the temporary change in saprolite processing as discussed above. Over 20% of the power generated in first quarter of 2022 was solar, resulting in over 3.5 million litres of fuel savings and a reduction of over 11,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in the first quarter of 2022. As expected, Fekola's cash operating costs were higher in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $503 per ounce produced ($479 per ounce sold) in the first quarter of 2021, mainly as a result of the planned lower gold production, higher fuel and other consumable costs and increased mining costs from operating deeper in the Fekola Pit.
Fekola's AISC for the first quarter of 2022 were $987 per ounce sold (Q1 2021 - $770 per ounce sold), significantly below budget by $342 per ounce sold (26%), mainly attributable to the lower than budgeted cash operating costs, higher than budgeted gold ounces sold and lower sustaining capital expenditures ($14 million, mainly due to the timing of pre-stripping). The lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures were primarily a result of timing of pre-stripping and are expected to be incurred later in 2022.
Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2022 totaled $28 million, primarily consisting of $14 million for pre-stripping, $6 million for mobile equipment for the Cardinal Zone, $4 million for mobile equipment purchases and rebuilds for Fekola and $4 million for the tailings storage facility dam raise.
On February 2, 2022, the Company announced an updated Mineral Resource estimate for the Cardinal Zone, adjacent to the Fekola Mine. The updated resource included a significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate for Cardinal Zone as at December 31, 2021 with an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 8,000,000 tonnes at 1.67 g/t gold for 430,000 ounces of gold, and an updated Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 19,000,000 tonnes at 1.21 g/t gold for 740,000 ounces of gold, constrained within a conceptual pit run at US$1,800 per ounce gold. Approximately 50,000 ounces has been budgeted to be produced from the Cardinal Zone in 2022 and included in Fekola's 2022 production guidance. Based on engineering studies completed to date, the Cardinal Zone has the potential to add an average of approximately 60,000 ounces per year over the next 6 to 8 years to Fekola's annual gold production.
The low-cost Fekola Mine is expected to produce between 570,000 and 600,000 ounces of gold in 2022 at cash operating costs of between $510 and $550 per ounce and AISC of between $840 and $880 per ounce. For the first half of 2022, Fekola's gold production is expected to be between 220,000 and 230,000 ounces, which is expected to increase significantly to between 350,000 and 370,000 ounces during the second half of 2022. Based mainly on the weighting of production and timing of pre-stripping, Fekola's cash operating costs are expected to be between $720 and $760 per ounce in the first half of 2022, before significantly improving to between $380 and $420 per ounce during the second half of 2022. In addition, Fekola's AISC are expected to be between $1,140 and $1,180 per ounce in the first half of 2022, before significantly improving to between $660 and $700 per ounce during the second half of 2022.
Masbate Gold Mine – The Philippines
The Masbate Mine in the Philippines had a strong start to the year with first quarter of 2022 gold production of 59,764 ounces, above budget by 11% (5,711 ounces) and 4% (2,251 ounces) higher compared to the first quarter of 2021, mainly due to higher processed grade.
For the first quarter of 2022, mill feed grade was 1.19 g/t compared to budget of 1.09 g/t and 1.10 g/t in the first quarter of 2021; mill throughput was 2.01 million tonnes compared to budget of 1.93 million tonnes and 1.95 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2021; and gold recovery averaged 78.0% compared to budget of 79.7% and 83.6% in the first quarter of 2021. Processed grade was above budget in the first quarter of 2022 due to mining additional (unbudgeted) higher-grade areas identified within the planned mining areas. In addition, mine haulage optimizations related to the expansion of the tailings facility resulted in shorter than planned hauls of waste and increased mining rates and contributed to the above budgeted mined high-grade ore tonnage in the first quarter of 2022. Compared to the first quarter of 2021, gold recoveries were lower as a result of processing a higher proportion of fresh rock ore in the first quarter of 2022.
For the first quarter of 2022, Masbate's cash operating costs were $710 per ounce produced ($785 per ounce sold), well-below budget by $51 per ounce produced (7%), mainly the result of higher gold production partially offset by higher than budgeted diesel and HFO costs. As expected, Masbate's cash operating costs were higher in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $608 per ounce produced ($578 per ounce sold) in the first quarter of 2021, mainly as a result of higher fuel and other consumable costs.
Masbate's AISC for the first quarter of 2022 were $1,022 per ounce sold (Q1 2021 - $818 per ounce sold), significantly below budget by $212 per ounce sold (17%), mainly as a result of lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures ($14 million) partially offset by lower than budgeted gold sales. The lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures were primarily a result of timing of expenditures and are expected to be incurred later in 2022.
Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2022 totaled $6 million, including $2 million for mobile equipment purchases and rebuilds and $2 million for tailings storage facility projects and other processing related capital.
The Masbate Mine is expected to produce between 205,000 and 215,000 ounces of gold in 2022, with cash operating costs of between $740 and $780 per ounce and AISC of between $1,070 and $1,110 per ounce. Masbate's gold production is scheduled to be relatively consistent throughout 2022.
Otjikoto Gold Mine - Namibia
The Otjikoto Mine in Namibia performed well during the first quarter of 2022, producing 35,061 ounces of gold, 5% (1,803 ounces) above budget, with processed tonnes, grade and recoveries all slightly better than budget. As a result of the timing of higher-grade ore mining, Otjikoto's gold production is expected to be significantly weighted to the second half of 2022 when mining is scheduled to reach the higher-grade portions of Phase 3 of the Otjikoto Pit and ore production ramps up at the Wolfshag underground mine. As expected, compared to the first quarter of 2021, gold production was significantly higher by 52% (12,019 ounces), as processed ore in the first quarter of 2021 was primarily sourced from existing stockpiles while significant waste stripping operations continued at both the Wolfshag and Otjikoto pits.
For the first quarter of 2022, mill feed grade was 1.31 g/t compared to budget of 1.26 g/t and 0.82 g/t in the first quarter of 2021; mill throughput was 0.85 million tonnes compared to budget of 0.84 million tonnes and 0.89 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2021; and gold recovery averaged 98.5% compared to budget of 98.0% and 97.6% in the first quarter of 2021.
For the first quarter of 2022, Otjikoto's cash operating costs were $770 per ounce produced ($590 per ounce sold), below budget by $35 per ounce produced (4%), mainly the result of higher gold production as discussed above. Otjikoto's cash operating costs were slightly lower than budget for the first quarter of 2022 as higher than budgeted realized fuel prices were offset by an average weaker than budgeted Namibian dollar in the quarter. As expected, Otjikoto's cash operating costs were significantly lower in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $940 per ounce produced ($823 per ounce sold) in the first quarter of 2021, mainly as a result of higher gold production.
Otjikoto's AISC for the first quarter of 2022 were $878 per ounce sold (Q1 2021 - $1,475 per ounce sold), significantly below budget by $457 per ounce sold (34%), mainly due to lower than budgeted cash operating costs, higher than budgeted gold ounces sold and lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures ($5 million). The lower than budgeted sustaining capital expenditures were primarily a result of timing and are expected to be incurred later in 2022.
Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2022 totaled $16 million, primarily consisting of $6 million for pre-stripping in the Otjikoto Pit, $6 million for Wolfshag underground mine development, $2 million for mobile equipment rebuilds and replacements and $2 million for the national power grid connection line.
Development of the Wolfshag underground mine continues to progress with first development ore production expected to commence in the first half of 2022. The initial underground Mineral Reserve estimate for the down-plunge extension of the Wolfshag deposit includes 210,000 ounces of gold in 1.2 million tonnes of ore at 5.57 g/t gold.
The Otjikoto Mine is expected to produce between 175,000 and 185,000 ounces of gold in 2022, with cash operating costs of between $740 and $780 per ounce and AISC of between $1,120 and $1,160 per ounce. For the first half of 2022, Otjikoto's gold production is expected to be between 65,000 and 70,000 ounces, which is expected to increase significantly to between 110,000 and 115,000 ounces during the second half of 2022. Based mainly on the weighting of the planned production and timing of pre-stripping, Otjikoto's cash operating costs are expected to be between $960 and $1,000 per ounce in the first half of 2022, before significantly improving to between $620 and $660 per ounce during the second half of 2022. In addition, Otjikoto's AISC are expected to be between $1,460 and $1,500 per ounce in the first half of 2022, before significantly improving to between $930 and $970 per ounce during the second half of 2022.
Development
Anaconda Area (comprised of the Menankoto and Bantako North permits) - Mali
On March 23, 2022, the Company announced an updated and significantly increased Mineral Resource estimate for the Anaconda area, comprised of the Menankoto permit and the Bantako North permit, located approximately 20 kilometres from the Fekola Mine. The updated and significantly increased Anaconda Mineral Resource estimate (as at January 11, 2022) constrained within a conceptual pit shell at a gold price of $1,800 per ounce included an initial Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 32,400,000 tonnes at 1.08 g/t gold for a total 1,130,000 ounces of gold, and Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 63,700,000 tonnes at 1.12 g/t gold for 2,280,000 ounces of gold. The Mineral Resource estimate included first time reporting of 1,130,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources and an increase of 1,510,000 ounces (196% increase) of Inferred Mineral Resources since the initial Inferred Mineral Resource estimate in 2017 (21,590,000 tonnes at 1.11 g/t gold, for 767,000 ounces).
In 2022, the Company has budgeted $33 million for development of infrastructure for Phase I saprolite mining at the Anaconda area, including road construction. Based on the updated Mineral Resource estimate and B2Gold's preliminary planning, the Company has demonstrated that a pit situated on the Anaconda area could provide selective higher grade saprolite material (average grade of 2.2 g/t) to be trucked to and fed into the Fekola mill commencing as early as late 2022 at a rate of 1.5 million tonnes per annum. Subject to obtaining all necessary permits and completion of a final development plan, the trucking of selective higher grade saprolite material to the Fekola mill would increase the ore processed and annual gold production from the Fekola mill, with the potential to add an average of approximately 80,000 to 100,000 ounces per year to the Fekola mill's annual gold production. The plan to truck the selective higher grade saprolite material is not included in the Company's 2022 production guidance and the Anaconda area Mineral Resources have not been included in the current Fekola life of mine plan.
Based on the updated Mineral Resource estimate and the 2022 exploration drilling results, the Company has commenced a Phase II scoping study to review the project economics of constructing a stand-alone mill near the Anaconda area. Subject to receipt of a positive Phase II scoping study, the Company expects that the saprolite material would continue to be trucked to and fed into the Fekola mill during the construction period for the Anaconda area stand-alone mill.
In 2022, the Company is drilling to infill and extend the saprolite resource area and to follow up on the sulphide mineralization at the Anaconda area, including the Mamba and Adder zones, and several other targets below the saprolite mineralization. The good grade and width combinations at the Anaconda area continue to provide a strong indication of the potential for Fekola-style south plunging bodies of sulphide mineralization, which remains open down plunge. Four drill rigs are currently drilling in the Anaconda area.
In April 2022, the Company acquired the Bakolobi permit in Mali from a local Malian company. The Bakolobi permit is located between the Menankoto permit, to the North, and the Fekola Mine's Medinandi permit, wrapping around the latter to its south-west end, covering an area of 100 km2. The acquisition of the Bakolobi permit results in the ownership by the Company of four contiguous exploration and/or exploitation permits covering 237 km2, extending from the northwestern end of the Bantako North permit and the North-East of the Menankoto permit, southwest of the Medinandi permit (Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone) to the southeast end of the Bakolobi permit.
Gramalote Project (B2Gold – 50%/AngloGold Ashanti Limited ("AngloGold") – 50%) - Colombia
Following a review of Gramalote's feasibility study work to date, B2Gold believes that there is strong potential to improve the economics of the project (economic highlights were previously released on May 4, 2021 based on the feasibility study work to date), which could be developed by revisiting the original Gramalote Project design parameters included in the existing mining permit (as applied in the Gramalote Preliminary Economic Assessment in January 2020 and historical AngloGold studies) and further optimizing project design. Review of the updated Gramalote Ridge Mineral Resource also shows that further value can be created through additional drilling of the Inferred portions of the Mineral Resource area, both within and adjacent to the designed pit.
An updated, revised budget that has been prepared to carry the Gramalote Project to completion of the feasibility study is currently under review by B2Gold and AngloGold. The revised budget will fund ongoing the Gramalote Feasibility Study optimization, exploration, community support, continued advancement of key social commitments and compliance with regulatory and Environmental Impact Assessment requirements. A separate construction budget is expected to be developed subsequently upon a positive (optimized) Gramalote Feasibility Study and construction decision.
B2Gold expects that the results of final feasibility study will be available by the end of the second quarter of 2022 with the full feasibility study completed by the end of the third quarter of 2022. If the final economics of the feasibility study are positive and B2Gold and AngloGold make the decision to develop Gramalote as an open-pit gold mine (decision date now expected by the end of the third quarter of 2022), B2Gold would utilize its proven internal mine construction team to build the mine and mill facilities and operate the mine on behalf of the Gramalote Project.
The Gramalote Project continues to benefit from strong federal and local government support as well as continuing support from local communities.
Summary and Outlook
The Company is pleased with its first quarter of 2022 results as outlined in this news release, particularly given the challenges mining companies are facing around the world. Based on a strong operational and financial first quarter of 2022, the Company is on track to meet its annual gold production guidance for 2022 of between 990,000 - 1,050,000 ounces (including 40,000 - 50,000 attributable ounces projected from Calibre) with total consolidated cash operating costs of between $620 - $660 per ounce and total consolidated AISC of between $1,010 - $1,050 per ounce.
Following the receipt of the Menankoto permit in Mali, the Company is expanding the scope of its exploration activities on the Anaconda area (comprised of the Menankoto permit and the Bantako North permit) to build on the successful exploration programs already completed to date. The Company will continue to follow up on the sulphide mineralization at the Mamba, Adder and several other targets below the saprolite mineralization in 2022. In April 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of the Bakolobi permit from a local Malian company. The Bakolobi permit is located between the Menankoto permit, to the North, and the Fekola Mine's Medinandi permit, wrapping around the latter to its south-west end, covering an area of 100 km2. The acquisition of the Bakolobi permit results in the ownership by the Company of four contiguous exploration and/or exploitation permits covering 237 km2, extending from the northwestern end of the Bantako North permit and the North-East of the Menankoto permit, southwest of the Medinandi permit (Fekola Mine and Cardinal Zone) to the southeast end of the Bakolobi permit.
B2Gold's preliminary planning has demonstrated that a pit situated on the Anaconda area could provide saprolite material to be trucked to and fed into the Fekola mill commencing in late 2022, increasing the ore processed and annual gold production from the Fekola mill, subject to obtaining all necessary permits and completion of a final mine plan. Based on the updated Mineral Resource estimate and the 2022 exploration drilling results, the Company has commenced a Phase II scoping study to review the project economics of constructing a stand-alone mill near the Anaconda area. Subject to receipt of a positive Phase II scoping study, the Company expects that the saprolite material would continue to be trucked to and fed into the Fekola mill during the construction period for the Anaconda area stand-alone mill. The potential to truck material from the Anaconda Area in late 2022 is currently being developed and is not included in Fekola's 2022 production guidance or the current Fekola life of mine plan.
The Company also continues to advance its other development project, with work continuing on the Gramalote Project and the completion of the final Gramalote feasibility study. Results from the Gramalote feasibility study are expected to be available by the end of the second quarter of 2022 with the full feasibility study completed by the end of the third quarter of 2022. If the final economics of the feasibility study are positive and B2Gold and AngloGold make the decision to develop Gramalote as an open-pit gold mine (decision date now expected by the end of the third quarter of 2022), B2Gold would utilize its proven internal mine construction team to build the mine and mill facilities and operate the mine on behalf of the Gramalote Project.
After a very successful year for exploration in 2021, B2Gold is conducting an aggressive exploration campaign in 2022 with a budget of approximately $65 million (excluding the Gramalote Project). Exploration will focus predominantly in Mali, other operating mine sites in Namibia and the Philippines, and continued focus on grassroots targets around the world. Many years of target generation and pursuing opportunities in prospective gold regions has culminated in the Company allocating a record $29 million for its grassroots exploration programs, including several new regions. Included in the grassroots exploration program is $8 million allocated to Finland for the Central Lapland Joint Venture with Aurion Resources Ltd. Most significantly, the westward extension of Rupert Resources' Ikarri discovery trends directly onto the Joint Venture ground. This trend (named the Helmi trend on the Joint Venture ground) coincides with B2Gold's base-of-till drilling and the same interpreted structure as defined by airborne geophysics. Diamond drilling in 2021 has confirmed the presence of mineralization on this structure and is being successfully followed up in 2022, with 11,600 metres planned.
The Company's ongoing strategy is to continue to maximize profitable production from its mines, further advance the Anaconda and Gramalote development projects, advance the Company's numerous brownfield and greenfield exploration projects, evaluate new exploration, development and production opportunities and continue to pay an industry leading dividend yield.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results - Conference Call Details
B2Gold executives will host a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST. You may access the call by dialing the operator at +1 (778) 383-7413 / +1 (416) 764-8659 (Vancouver/Toronto) or toll free at +1 (888) 664-6392 prior to the scheduled start time or you may listen to the call via webcast by clicking here. A playback version will be available for two weeks after the call at +1 (416) 764-8677 (local or international) or toll free at +1 (888) 390-0541 (passcode 666652 #).
Qualified Persons
Bill Lytle, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information related to operations matters contained in this news release.
On Behalf of B2GOLD CORP.
"Clive T. Johnson"
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
Production results and production guidance presented in this news release reflect total production at the mines B2Gold operates on a 100% project basis. Please see our Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2022 for a discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold operates.
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; and other statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs, including projected cash operating costs and AISC, and budgets on a consolidated and mine by mine basis; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on B2Gold's operations, including any restrictions or suspensions with respect to our operations and the effect of any such restrictions or suspensions on our financial and operational results; the ability of the Company to successfully maintain our operations if they are temporarily suspended, and to restart or ramp-up these operations efficiently and economically, the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's workforce, suppliers and other essential resources and what effect those impacts, if they occur, would have on our business, our planned capital and exploration expenditures; future or estimated mine life, metal price assumptions, ore grades or sources, gold recovery rates, stripping ratios, throughput, ore processing; statements regarding anticipated exploration, drilling, development, construction, permitting and other activities or achievements of B2Gold; and including, without limitation: B2Gold generating operating cashflows of approximately $625 million in 2022 which are expected to be significantly weighted to the second half of 2022; remaining well positioned for continued strong operational and financial performance for 2022; projected gold production, cash operating costs and AISC on a consolidated and mine by mine basis in 2022, including production being weighted heavily to the second half of 2022; total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022 with cash operating costs of between $620 and $660 per ounce and AISC of between $1,010 and $1,050 per ounce; the potential upside to increase Fekola's gold production in 2022 by trucking material from the Anaconda area, including the potential to add approximately 80,000 to 100,000 per year to Fekola's annual production profile, and for the Anaconda area to provide saprolite material to feed the Fekola mill starting in late 2022; the timing and results of a Phase II study for the Anaconda area to review the project economics of trucking sulphide material to the Fekola mill as compared to constructing another stand-alone mill near Anaconda; the potential for production from the Cardinal zone to add approximately 50,000 ounces in 2022 to the Company's production profile and approximately 60,000 per year over the next 6 to 8 years; the Fekola Mine to be well-positioned for any potential supply disruptions caused by the border closures following the ECOWAS sanctions; the development of the Wolfshag underground mine at Otjikoto, including the results of such development and the costs and timing thereof; stope ore production at the Wolfshag underground mine at Otjikoto commencing late in the first half of 2022; the potential payment of future dividends, including the timing and amount of any such dividends, and the expectation that quarterly dividends will be maintained at the same level; and B2Gold's attributable share of Calibre's production. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond B2Gold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of preventative measures and contingency plans put in place by the Company to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, social distancing, a non-essential travel ban, business continuity plans, and efforts to mitigate supply chain disruptions; escalation of travel restrictions on people or products and reductions in the ability of the Company to transport and refine doré; the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral reserves and identify acquisition opportunities; the unknown liabilities of companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate new acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and the ability to generate sufficient cash flows; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Mali, Namibia, the Philippines and Colombia and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which owns the Masbate Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for B2Gold's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and B2Gold's reputation; risks affecting Calibre having an impact on the value of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of our equity interest in Calibre; as well as other factors identified and as described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form, B2Gold's current Form 40-F Annual Report and B2Gold's other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking statements.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations, including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. B2Gold does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
Non-IFRS Measures
This news release includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), including "cash operating costs" and "all-in sustaining costs" (or "AISC"). Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with B2Gold's consolidated financial statements. Readers should refer to B2Gold's Management Discussion and Analysis, available on the Websites, under the heading "Non-IFRS Measures" for a more detailed discussion of how B2Gold calculates certain of such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to IFRS terms.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates
The disclosure in this news release was prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101, which differs significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and resource and reserve information contained or referenced in this news release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by public companies subject to the technical disclosure requirements of the SEC. Historical results or feasibility models presented herein are not guarantees or expectations of future performance.
B2GOLD CORP.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
B2GOLD CORP.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
B2GOLD CORP.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Local businesses could win between $10,000 to $40,000 by competing in the Business Plan Competition hosted by the City of San Angelo.
The seventh annual San Angelo Business Plan Competition kicks off officially Tuesday, May 10 however applications are open until Monday, August 8. This opportunity is open to anyone wanting to develop a new business or expand an existing business in San Angelo. Still, contestants must have an existing business beyond the concept stage.
There are three prizes,
- First place: $40,000
- Second place: $20,000
- Third place: $10,000
Winners may also receive in-kind rewards and receive eligibility to apply for the Business Factory incubator program. The cash prizes are being funded by the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC).
A business plan is a comprehensive document that provides an organized view of a specific business idea. these plans should include a clear vision of the market opportunity and serve as a blueprint for the development of the proposed business. This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop viable business plans that will start or expand their businesses.
Advisers from Angelo State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and students from the ASU Norris-Vincent College of Business will be available to assist contestants in drafting plans.
The competition will be conducted in three phases:
Phase 1: Online entry form and business overview *Due by 5 p.m. Aug. 8. which can be found here.
Phase 2: Draft business plan *Due by 5 p.m. Oct. 10.
Phase 3: Final business plan *Due by 5 p.m. Nov. 7.
Those selected as finalists will submit a final business plan and present it in person to a panel of judges. Winners will be announced on November 16.
More information can be found by visiting cosatx.us/bizplan or the SBDC offices in the Business Resource Center, 69 N. Chadbourne St., calling the SBDC at 325-942-2098 or emailing businessplan@cosatx.us.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old driver on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly plowing his vehicle into Los Angeles County sheriff’s academy recruits on a training run, injuring more than two dozen people.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement Thursday that Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez was arrested Wednesday for investigation of attempted murder on a peace officer.
Authorities have said that a man driving an SUV early Wednesday veered onto the wrong side of the road in suburban Whittier, crashing into recruits on a morning run. Five of them were critically injured.
The scene after the crash was chaotic, and authorities said it looked like an airplane wreck. Deputies got help from a nearby county fire station and immediately transported some of the most badly injured directly to hospitals.
Authorities said a field sobriety test performed on the driver was negative.
Online jail records show Gutierrez is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. It's not immediately known whether Gutierrez has an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
There were about 75 recruits from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and several local police agencies running in formation in the street just before 6:30 a.m. when the crash occurred. They were wearing white T-shirts and green shorts, and accompanied by two black-and-white radio cars and eight road guards donning reflective vests as a safety precaution, sheriff's authorities said.
Sheriff's authorities have not yet presented their case against Gutierrez to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office for prosecution and said they expect to do so on Friday.
Ambrosio E. Rodriguez, a defense attorney who previously worked as a prosecutor in nearby Riverside County, said to file an attempted murder charge prosecutors would need to prove Gutierrez had an intent to kill.
“There is a high bar to prove it, to show this guy was trying to kill these cadets,” he said. He said evidence obtained from the vehicle could be critical, adding that a key question is whether the driver applied the brakes as the vehicle moved toward the recruits.
“If he is slamming on the brakes and realizes he is doing something wrong it is very different than if he is pressing on the gas,” he said.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I Peace, Inc. (https://www.ipeace.com), has been awarded a "Special Recognition in Cell Therapy" during BioSpectrum Asia Excellence Award 2022 ceremony held in Singapore on December 2 (https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/115/21473/biospectrum-asia-announces-editors-choice-award-winners-for-2022.html).
I Peace, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based biotech company focusing on Nobel Prize-winning technology of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and has successfully developed a novel system to mass manufacture clinical-grade iPSCs for cell therapy in a palm-sized closed cassette. I Peace supports research institutions and pharmaceutical companies around the globe by providing clinical-grade iPSCs conforming with regulatory standards both in the U.S. and Japan.
Koji earned his doctorate under Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, a Kyoto University researcher who received the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that adult somatic cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent. Koji has been engaged in iPSC research from the early stage, and was the second author of the research paper on the first successful generation of human iPSCs. He founded I Peace, Inc. in 2015, aiming to transform iPSCs from a research tool to an essential commodity of life. I Peace has focused on the development and further refinement of iPSC manufacturing technology since its inception in 2015. In 2019, the company began providing research-grade iPSCs to research institutions and pharmaceutical companies. In 2020, the company successfully developed an iPSCs manufacturing technology in an automated closed, compact, and modular device, paving the way for mass manufacturing of iPSCs with drastic cost reduction. In 2020, I Peace cell manufacturing facility in Kyoto, Japan (Peace Engine Kyoto), obtained a permit by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare to manufacture specific cell-based products, and began providing clinical grade iPSCs. In the same year, the company also began providing personal clinical grade iPSC banking service. In 2021, the cell manufacturing facility Peace Engine Kyoto received a third-party certification as cGMP compliant.
Koji Tanabe, founder and CEO of I Peace, Inc., and all the members of I Peace are committed to continuing with our efforts to bring further innovation to the process, business, and the industry as a whole.
About I Peace, Inc.
I Peace, Inc. was founded in 2015 at Palo Alto, California. I Peace's mission is to alleviate the suffering of diseased patients and help healthy people maintain a high quality of life. I Peace's proprietary manufacturing platform enables the fully automated mass production of discrete iPSCs from multiple donors in a single room. Our goal is to give every individual the possibility of their own source of personalized stem cells for life through the creation of iPSCs.
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California
Website: https://www.ipeace.com/en/
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Hit & miss storm chances through Thursday
A break in the heat arrives with some rain - but not for everyone
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A cold front in the area will stall over Kansas through Wednesday, keeping chances for storms around along with some heat relief for a good part of the state. Severe weather chances remain very low, but some gusty winds and heavy downpours remain a threat with stronger storms.
Wednesday will have morning temperatures down in the 50s and 60s with some light showers in southwest and central Kansas at the beginning of the day. Heading into the afternoon, the focus for some storms will be over the southern half of Kansas as high temperatures remain in the low to mid 80s. Winds will be light nearly statewide.
Scattered storms will begin winding down late Wednesday night. Early Thursday, some leftover showers or storms may still be around, but more sun and more heat is coming up for the afternoon.
Friday will be quite hot with highs near or above 100. We are still on track to have a sharp cold front coming in Saturday with a big cool down and some rain on the way Saturday night.
Wichita Area Forecast:
Tonight: Clear. Wind: S 10-15. Low: 74.
Tomorrow: Sunny to partly cloudy. Wind: S/SW 5-15. High: 98.
Tomorrow Night: Partly cloudy; an isolated evening storm. Wind: NE 5-10. Low: 69.
Wed: High: 90 Increasing clouds. Isolated storms possible.
Thu: High: 94 Low: 72 Decreasing clouds.
Fri: High: 100 Low: 75 Mostly sunny; breezy.
Sat: High: 95 Low: 76 Increasing clouds; overnight storms.
Sun: High: 81 Low: 64 AM storms, then partly cloudy.
Mon: High: 84 Low: 62 Mostly sunny.
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Posted: Sep 7, 2022 / 09:39 AM CDT Updated: Sep 7, 2022 / 12:05 PM CDT SHARE Gregg Curtis and Alex Libby talk about colorful plants as we enter into the fall season.
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American automaker Buick will produce only electric vehicles in years to come, starting in 2024.
The company announced June 1 that the new Electra series will be its first foray into electric cars. Named after a classic 20th-century Buick, the Electra name will cover more than one model of the new electric Buicks. Meanwhile, the Buick badge and brand identity have been refreshed as well, with a new emblem rolling out on vehicles next year.
“The Buick brand is committed to an all-electric future by the end of this decade,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of Buick and GMC, in a press release. “Buick’s new logo, use of the Electra naming series and a new design look for our future products will transform the brand.”
The line of all-electric Buicks is part of General Motors’ ambitious “Everybody In” initiative. The auto giant is planning to make all of its “light-duty” vehicles emission-free by 2035.
According to Car and Driver, the new Electras incorporate elements from other GM vehicles, and are expected to sell starting at around $50,000. They’ll be built on the foundation of Cadillac’s new Lyriq electric car, and the sleek design is based on a Buick concept car revealed in early June.
The “Wildcat” concept won’t enter production, but Buick executives say its super-sporty design is a clue to the brand’s future look.
“Buick has always been forward-looking and this expression is a glimpse of where we’re going, and the optimism we have for the limitless possibilities of an electric future,” said Sharon Gauci, executive director of global Buick and GMC design, in a press release showcasing the Wildcat.
It’s a far cry from your grandpa’s big, boaty Buick from back in the day.
The exact details of the Electra’s new look are under wraps for now, but Buick expects to debut an Electra SUV in 2023, according to Car and Driver. It’ll hit North American markets in 2025. So, if you’re thinking of making the switch to electric, keep your eyes peeled!
[h/t: Consumer Reports]
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Nevada man charged in 1982 killing of child in California
A 70-year-old Nevada man has been charged in the 1982 killing of a 5-year-old girl who disappeared while walking to her kindergarten class in California after detectives solved the case using DNA evidence, authorities said.
Robert John Lanoue, of Reno, Nevada, was charged last week in the killing of Anne Pham and was due in court Monday in Washoe County for a hearing about his extradition to Monterey County in California.
Pham disappeared while walking to her kindergarten class at Highland Elementary School in Seaside, California, on Jan. 21, 1982. Her body was found two days later in the former Fort Ord.
The child had been kidnapped, sexually assaulted and strangled, California authorities said.
Lanoue, who is a registered sex offender in Nevada, was 29 years old at the time of the girl’s killing and lived near her home in Seaside, said Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni.
The case was reopened in 2020 when investigators with the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Task Force worked with the Seaside Police Department to submit evidence from the case for DNA testing after receiving a grant to reopen cold cases.
Lanoue was charged with one count of first-degree murder, with special circumstance allegations that he murdered Pham while committing kidnapping and a lewd act on a child under the age of 14, said Pacioni.
It was not immediately known if Lanoue has an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
On July 6, California investigators obtained a warrant for Lanoue’s arrest, Pacioni said. Lanoue was already in the Washoe County jail where he was booked on June 8 for a parole violation, records showed.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
2-8-1-6
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
2-8-1-6
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Zacatecas Silver Corp. ("Zacatecas" or the "Company", (TSXV: ZAC) (OTC: ZCTSF) (OTC Markets: 7TV) (Frankfurt: 7TV)) is pleased to report multiple silver and base metal assays from its recently completed phase one diamond drilling at El Cristo vein system. Together with the previously announced results on July 7, 2022, Zacatecas encountered significant silver-base metal mineralization within 22 out of the 28 holes drilled.
El Cristo is the NW strike extension of the prolific and well known Veta Grande vein system onto the Zacatecas Silver property, with most of this extension still untested by drilling.
Highlights:
- Drilling has outlined high-grade silver-base metal mineralization over 1.5 strike kilometres of previously undrilled vein systems across a 750-meter-wide corridor. Mineralization remains open to depth and along strike to the south-east.
- Recent El Cristo results include:
- Drilling at El Cristo mainly focused on testing previously undrilled vein systems to the south-east of the project, which are now interpreted to be the western extensions of the Veta Grande vein system.
- The Company completed 28 diamond drill holes at El Cristo for a total of 2,815 meters.
Dr. Chris Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Zacatecas comments, "The initial drill program was successful in identifying significant silver-base metal mineralization in 22 out of 28 drilled holes. Our interpretation of the results suggests that the drilled vein system is a western extension of the prolific Veta Grande vein system. Importantly, the intercepts encountered during this initial drilling show that the portion of the Veta Grande vein system identified to date on our property is robust and carries very good grade. We will be using the data from this first round of drilling at El Cristo to model an upcoming program targeting further exploration and expansion at depth and along strike."
Mineralization at El Cristo is of an intermediate sulphidation epithermal type, which crop out with a dilutional zone that is at least 3 km along strike and up to 600 m wide. Within this zone multiple, steeply dipping, northwest-southeast trending veins, which have been mined historically from at least 20 near surface shafts and multiple areas of near surface workings.
El Cristo represents the northwest strike extension of the Veta Grande vein, which has reported, but unverified, historical production of 200 Moz AgEq. The veins at El Cristo show similar characteristics to those at Veta Grande, have a similar orientation, and are part of the same sigmoidal zone of dilation.
Historically, the El Cristo vein system was only tested by 8 angled diamond drill holes which targeted veins at depths of below 100 to 200 metres. Of these six were concentrated within a 500 m strike length in the central parts of the veins.
Drill holes targeted the near surface depth extension of the larger surface workings and/or the depth extension of veins around the deeper historical shaft. The 28 holes drilled to date by the Company have been scout holes also designed to test select veins over at least 2 km of strike extension.
Zacatecas Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Zacatecas, Bryan Slusarchuk, states, "The technical team continues to execute efficiently on our silver projects. We have experienced early significant drilling success in two new areas of the property outside of the known Panuco resource with multiple good hits at both Panuco North and El Cristo.The size and scale of the project is increasing. At the same time, we are seeing multiple intersections in these areas with higher grades than described within the resource itself.
As exploration continues at the silver projects, we are systematically and efficiently advancing the Esperanza Gold Project. The next steps at Esperanza include the production of a current resource estimate and then a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS), both of which are underway. The team onsite at Esperanza has recently completed the necessary sampling work for the resource estimate and is awaiting assays for input into the model. At Esperanza, we are targeting the development of a low-cost, low capital intensity and low technical risk oxide gold project with significant stakeholder benefit."
Hole CRI-2022-018 encountered a broad zone of stockwork style oxide mineralization for intercepting 9 meters @158 g/t Ag Eq (149 g/t Ag, 0.05 g/t Au, 0.08% Zn and 0.05% Pb) from 17.87 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-017 intercepted 2.10 m @ 204 g/t Ag Eq (200 g/t Ag, 0.03 g/t Au, 0.03% Zn and 0.01% Pb) from 47.14 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-020 targeted a new vein identified via mapping, over 200 meters south of any historic drilling, intercepting 0.82 m @ 592 g/t Ag Eq (84 g/t Ag, 0.14 g/t Au, 3.7% Zn and 11.8% Pb) from 69.10 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-026 targeted the northwestern strike extension of the 9.53-meter mineralised intercept encountered 50 meters to the southeast in hole CRI-2022-001. Intercepting a 3-meter-wide zone of backfill material grading 262 g/t Ag Eq (250 g/t Ag, 0.07 g/t Au, 0.1% Zn and 0.04% Pb) from 21.00 meters downhole.
Hole CRI-2022-027 targeted the southeastern strike extension of mineralisation encountered in hole CRI-2022-17 and 18. Intercepting 1.60 m @ 181 g/t Ag Eq (175 g/t Ag, 0.02 g/t Au, 0.06% Zn and 0.05% Pb) from 4.40 meters downhole
Table 1. Assay Results from Drill Program
Additional drilling is required to determine true widths as all hole intercepted veins at an oblique angle. The assays are not capped. Assumptions used in USD for the silver equivalent calculation were metal prices of $24/oz silver, $1,800/oz gold, $1.81/lb zinc, $ 0.90/lb lead and 100% recovery.
Zacatecas follows industry-recognized standards of Best Practice and Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Samples are submitted to ALS in batches of 20 — comprising 16 half cut core samples, one field blank, two certified reference material standards and one staged duplicate. Samples are sealed in plastic bags using single use tie-locks and delivered to ALS Zacatecas — thereby ensuring chain of custody. Since the ALS facility in Zacatecas is only a preparation facility, sample pulps were sent to ALS Ireland for fire assay. To date all batches have passed QAQC and blanks and CRM's were within acceptable tolerance limits. All diamond holes were drilled HQ diameter. Core recovery across all veins was better than 98%.
The contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Chris Wilson, B.Sc. (Hons), PhD, FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, Chief Operating Officer of Zacatecas. Dr. Wilson is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and is responsible for all technical information in this news release.
The Zacatecas silver property is located in Zacatecas state, Mexico, within the highly prospective Fresnillo silver belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver. The company holds 7,826 hectares (19,338 acres) of ground that is highly prospective for low-sulphidation and intermediate-sulphidation silver base metal mineralization and potentially low-sulphidation gold-dominant mineralization. On December 15, 2021, Zacatecas announced a mineral resource estimate at the Panuco deposit consisting of 2.7 million tonnes at 187 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent (AgEq) (171 g/t silver (Ag) and 0.17 g/t gold (Au)) for 16.4 million ounces AgEq (15 million ounces silver and 15,000 ounces gold) (See news release dated December 14, 2021).
The property is 25 kilometres (km) southeast of MAG Silver Corp.'s Juanicipio mine and Fresnillo PLC's Fresnillo mine. The property shares common boundaries with Pan American Silver Corp. claims and El Orito, which is owned by Endeavour Silver.
Additionally, Zacatecas has recently announced a transaction to acquire the Esperanza Gold Project from Alamos Gold Inc. Esperanza is an advanced stage, attractive low-cost, low-capital-intensity and low-technical-risk growth project located in Morelos state, Mexico. Alamos has progressed the project through advanced engineering, including metallurgical work, while also focusing on stakeholder engagement, including building community relations.
To date, significant core and reverse circulation drilling has occurred at the Esperanza gold project, resulting in a total of 389 drill holes for 69,716 metres. Four targets adjacent to or close to the historical resource were identified to potentially expand the historical resource. The project also hosts seven regional exploration targets, largely untested, that also merit drill testing.
Alamos reported in its most recent annual information form a resource estimate of a measured and indicated resource of 34,352,000 tonnes at 0.98 g/t gold and 8.09 g/t silver for 1,083,366 ounces of gold and 8,936,201 ounces of silver and inferred resource of 718,000 tonnes at 0.80 g/t gold and 15.04 g/t silver for 18,375 ounces of gold and 347,192 ounces of silver. The Company considers this to be an historical resource for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. Resource blocks were defined using with dimensions of 10 metres (m) by 10 m by five m. The estimation of grades was performed with the ordinary kriging method on capped composites. An added step in the estimation strategy was the utilization of the dynamic anisotropy technique in Vulcan's unfolding options. This added capability allows for a more realistic outcome of the estimated grade's spatial distribution as it follows the folded shape of the deposit. Assumptions used in the resource include the following metal prices: gold price of $1,400 (U.S.) per ounce (oz) and silver price of $22 (U.S.) per oz. The resource assumed the following economic assumptions: recovery of 60.4 per cent at 0.2 g/t to 71.9 per cent at 1.6 g/t for gold, 25 per cent for silver, $2.60-per-tonne mining costs, 64-cents-per-tonne general and administrative costs, $4.20-per-tonne milling costs and a pit slope of 45 degrees. The Company considers the resource relevant due to its identification and modelling of the Esperanza deposit.
The Company has not done sufficient work to classify the resource as a current mineral resource or mineral reserves and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Although the resource estimate is considered reliable, the Company will resample a portion of the drill core for the purpose of carrying out a new resource estimate. Furthermore, additional data verification, including resurveying of select diamond drill holes collars; review of graphic drill core logs, comparison of these logs with remaining half-cut core and a cross check of select geological logs agonist database entries; and a check of original assay certificates against the assays and drill hole database.
On behalf of the Company
Bryan Slusarchuk
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Zacatecas cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors, many of which are beyond their respective control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Zacatecas' limited operating history, its proposed exploration and development activities on is Zacatecas Properties and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Zacatecas does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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The Company's U.S. Subsidiary NuLeaf Naturals Also Launches Revamped Subscribe-and-Save Discount Program
CALGARY, AB, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced today that its subsidiary, Blessed CBD, has launched a CBD Subscribe-and-Save program in the United Kingdom called the Wellness Club. Under the Wellness Club program, members will be able to customize their orders each month with items from across Blessed CBD's product lines, including oils, gummies, capsules, and topicals. Members will also be able to customize their own delivery schedules within a range of every two weeks to every twelve weeks, allowing delivery frequencies to optimally match each member's needs. In addition, by joining the Wellness Club, members will receive a 20% discount on their first purchase and a 25% discount thereafter for life on all Blessed CBD products, meaning that members will be able to access the steepest discounts that Blessed CBD has ever offered. Members will further be eligible to participate in exclusive monthly raffles where the winners will receive free CBD products.
In addition to improving convenience and savings for members, the launch of the Wellness Club will further solidify customer loyalty and brand equity for Blessed in the U.K. Because Wellness Club members will be enrolled in a service that auto-renews their orders, Blessed CBD expects to boost its lifetime value per customer beyond current levels. The Wellness Club will also allow Blessed CBD to grow a recurring revenue stream that will be much more predictable than the current system of customers being required to manually place their orders. Although the Wellness Club will initially only be available in the United Kingdom, Blessed CBD intends to expand the program into Germany in the future.
"The launch of Blessed CBD's Wellness Club, as well as NuLeaf Naturals' revamped Subscribe-and-Save program, are further examples of the cross-platform synergies that High Tide has been able to develop as a result of our forward-thinking acquisition strategy. Over the past year, we have acquired businesses that are well-positioned to cultivate recurring and predictable revenue streams through the innovative use of value-based loyalty and subscription programs," said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. "As we continue to build upon our diversified cannabis ecosystem, I expect that we will be able to drive further revenue growth with minimal capital cost by leveraging our organic innovations and applying them across our various platforms. Today's announcement also further demonstrates our commitment to expanding our presence, customer bases, and revenues through legal activities in markets such as the U.K. and the U.S., where full cannabis legalization has not yet come to pass. We look forward to launching additional organic innovations across our portfolio," added Mr. Grover.
NULEAF NATURALS LAUNCHES REVAMPED SUBSCRIBE-AND-SAVE PROGRAM
The Company also announced today that its United States-based subsidiary, NuLeaf Naturals, has launched a revamped Subscribe-and-Save program, based on the success of the similarly-named and designed subscription program launched by fellow U.S. Subsidiary, FAB CBD, in March of 2022. Under this program, customers will be able to customize their orders each month to suit their specific needs, with items from across all NuLeaf Naturals product lines including oils, softgels, topicals, and pet treats. Customers will also have the ability to customize their delivery frequency for each individual product in their order, allowing delivery frequencies to optimally match each customer's needs for every product. In addition, by opting-in to the Subscribe-and-Save discount program, customers will receive a 20% discount for life on all NuLeaf Naturals products that they purchase, similar to what is offered by FAB CBD in the U.S. market currently.
ABOUT HIGH TIDE
High Tide is a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets. The Company is the largest non-franchised Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue, with 122 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. High Tide was featured in the third annual Report on Business Magazine's ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies in 2021 and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in the 2022 TSX Venture 50™. The Company is also North America's first and only cannabis discount club retailer, featuring Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., and Meta Cannabis Supply Co. banners, with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide's portfolio also includes retail kiosk and smart locker technology – Fastendr™. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established e-commerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, BlessedCBD.co.uk, and BlessedCBD.de, as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit www.hightideinc.com, its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and its profile page on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. Such information and statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this news release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this news release, as applicable. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "outlook", "expects", "intend", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages, "assumes", "needs", "strategy", "goals", "objectives", or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "can", "could", "would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions, and other similar terminology) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: the expected financial benefits of the Blessed CBD and NuLeaf Naturals subscription services, including the Company's expectation that the subscription service will boost the lifetime value per customer and will allow the Company to cultivate a more predictable recurring revenue stream, Mr. Grover's statements with respect to further growing the Company's revenues by leveraging its diversified cannabis ecosystem through organic innovations and without added capital cost, the Company's strategy as a parent company to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to customer demand for the Blessed CBD and NuLeaf Naturals subscription services, the Company's ability to further grow the Company's revenues by leveraging its diversified cannabis ecosystem without added capital cost, or at all, the Company's ability to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value, the Company's ability to execute on its business plan and that High Tide will receive one or multiple licenses from Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, British Columbia's Liquor Distribution Branch, Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority permitting it to carry on its Canna Cabana Inc. business. High Tide considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that any one or more of the government, industry, market, operational or financial targets as set out herein will be achieved. Inherent in the forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The forward‐looking statements contained herein are current as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, High Tide does not have any obligation to advise any person if it becomes aware of any inaccuracy in or omission from any forward-looking statement, nor does it intend, or assume any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. Any and all forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement, and except as otherwise indicated, are made as of the date of this news release.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.
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AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. RELEASES MONTHLY PORTFOLIO UPDATE
Published: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:06 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.[NYSE: AFB] (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of December 31, 2022.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
* The total percentage of leverage constitutes 0.00% through the use of tender option bonds, 40.57% in issued and outstanding VMTPs and 0.00% in investment operations, which may include the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash, reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.
** The Fund also had outstanding $232,125,000 of VMTPs at liquidation value, which is not included in Total Net Assets because it is treated as a liability for financial reporting purposes.
The foregoing portfolio characteristics are as of the date indicated and can be expected to change. The Fund is a closed-end U.S.-registered management investment company advised by AllianceBernstein L. P.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Orion capsule and its test dummies swooped one last time around the moon Monday, flying over a couple Apollo landing sites before heading home.
Orion will aim for a Pacific splashdown Sunday off San Diego, setting the stage for astronauts on the next flight in a couple years.
The capsule passed within 80 miles (130 kilometers) of the far side of the moon, using the lunar gravity as a slingshot for the 237,000-mile (380,000-kilometer) ride back to Earth. It spent a week in a wide, sweeping lunar orbit.
Once emerging from behind the moon and regaining communication with flight controllers in Houston, Orion beamed back photos of a close-up moon and a crescent Earth — Earthrise — in the distance.
“Orion now has its sights set on home,” said Mission Control commentator Sandra Jones.
The capsule also passed over the landing sites of Apollo 12 and 14. But at 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) up, it was too high to make out the descent stages of the lunar landers or anything else left behind by astronauts more than a half-century ago. During a similar flyover two weeks ago, it was too dark for pictures. This time, it was daylight.
Deputy chief flight director Zebulon Scoville said nearby craters and other geologic features would be visible in any pictures, but little else.
“It will be more of a tip of the hat and a historical nod to the past,” Scoville told reporters last week.
The three-week test flight has exceeded expectations so far, according to officials. But the biggest challenge still lies ahead: hitting the atmosphere at more than 30 times the speed of sound and surviving the fiery reentry.
Orion blasted off Nov. 16 on the debut flight of NASA’s most powerful rocket ever, the Space Launch System or SLS.
The next flight — as early as 2024 — will attempt to carry four astronauts around the moon. The third mission, targeted for 2025, will feature the first lunar landing by astronauts since the Apollo moon program ended 50 years ago this month.
Apollo 17 rocketed away Dec. 7, 1972, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, carrying Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt and Ron Evans. Cernan and Schmitt spent three days on the lunar surface, the longest stay of the Apollo era, while Evans orbited the moon. Only Schmitt is still alive.
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This story has been updated to show that NASA now estimates the flyover of Apollo sites was 1,200 miles above the moon, not 6,000 miles.
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Law forcing the convicted to pay Michigan court costs stays alive
Detroit – After hearing two rounds of arguments, the Michigan Supreme Court has declined to upset a law that forces people convicted of crimes to pay a share of everyday operating costs in local courts.
The law, which raises millions of dollars a year for local governments, has been widely criticized. It mostly affects low-income people and doesn't apply to others who use court services. Many judges find the practice unsavory but say they're under pressure to bring in cash.
The state Supreme Court on Friday let stand an appeals court decision that found the law constitutional. The two-sentence order was not a formal opinion, though some justices added postscripts.
The law has been extended twice by the Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and now expires in May 2024. Justice Megan Cavanagh said she was in favor of striking it down as unconstitutional but freezing the decision for 18 months, presumably to muscle the Legislature to come up with a different way to fund courts.
Judges determining guilt or innocence and subsequent punishment shouldn't also be deciding how much a person should pay to keep the lights on in the courthouse, Justice Elizabeth Welch said.
From 2018 through 2020, Michigan courts collected $108 million statewide, 75% of it in district courts, which handle traffic tickets, drunken driving cases and other misdemeanors mostly committed by people who can least afford to pay.
The law has “turned Michigan’s trial courts into self-funding tax assessors and collectors by requiring the courts, and the courts alone, to decide which convicted individuals pay a tax and how much they must pay to help fund the judiciary’s operations,” Welch said.
The Supreme Court heard appeals in two cases, including one from Alpena County in which a man was ordered to pay $1,200 on top of other fines.
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Dawson Bullard and the rest of the Midland Christian football team learned a lot about themselves and what they were capable of after all they accomplished in 2021.
It certainly wasn’t the easiest road for the Mustangs on the way to a TAPPS Division I state championship appearance as they overcame injuries and a tough road through their district.
Don’t expect the expectations to change this year even though they have a new coach in Chris Cunningham and some different faces in the starting lineup as the Mustangs are gunning for a state championship in TAPPS Division I.
“I expect a state championship, obviously, but as seniors I want us to grow and teach the younger guys how to carry on after this year whenever we're gone,” said Bullard, a senior linebacker and running back. “Last year’s run showed us that we can play with whoever. Whoever they have in front of us, we have a chance because we’re known for playing smart and the culture that we have built here is built on toughness.”
As for the transition to a new coach, Bullard said: “It’s been really smooth, way better than I thought. I know Coach Cunningham is going to do a great job and he’s going to take care of us just like (former head coach Greg McClendon) did. I’ve seen lots of energy. He likes to see us bounce around and I know that he's more of a defensive guy. That's what I like about him, and he expects us to go 100% every single play and through the whistle.”
Bullard is expected to bring not only toughness but leadership to this year’s team as the Mustangs usher in a new era under Cunningham’s guidance.
“I expect him to be even that much better than the outstanding football player that I saw last year,” said Cunningham, who came to MCS after a long successful tenure at Plano Prestonwood. “The reason I expect that, is I’ve seen all the hard work that he’s put in and I’ve seen how he practices. I’ve seen how he excels on both sides of the football. That’s why I expect him to be one of the best football players in this area. I’m excited with all he brings to the table.”
Cunningham has also seen the leadership qualities that Bullard brings to the table.
“The thing about Dawson is that he’s not overly vocal but has no problem saying something when something needs to be said,” Cunningham said. “He brings weight to the words that he speaks. I think has the work ethic and the actions to back it. I think the kids respond to his encouragement, they respond to his challenges.”
While he’s expected to contribute in all three phases of the game, Bullard excels at linebacker.
Last year he was an TAPPS Division I honorable mention all-state pick after recording 111 total tackles, which was second on the team, with 16 tackles for loss, three sacks, two fumbles caused and one fumble recovery.
Bullard said he started playing the position in the seventh grade after being switched over from playing in the secondary.
“We were doing a tackling drill and the very first hit that I had, the junior high coach goes, ‘now you’re hitting too good, go over there with the linebackers,’” Bullard said.
“I like just being able to fly around and hitting people,” added Bullard about playing linebacker. “Defense wins championship is what (defensive coordinator Matt Counts) says, and I take pride in that. Whenever we’re relied on to make a big stop, I feel like I perform the best whenever the pressure is on. Especially in big games and pressure situations, like fourth down and fourth and goal and we’re blitzing, I have lots of confidence that I’m going to go back there and make a play.”
Bullard said he also takes on a different personality when he’s on the field. Off the field, he’s a nice guy, but there’s something about hitting an opponent that brings something out of him.
“It may sound a bit psychotic, but I try to make that other person feel, not necessarily pain, but I want to let them know I’m there,” he said. “I want them to say, ‘Oh crap, he’s a dog and he’s going to hit me. I have to do my best to make sure he doesn’t mess up a play of anything.’”
This year Bullard will be counted to play some more offense and help out in the backfield, as well as return kicks. The senior said he’ll do whatever it takes to help the team win this season.
“Being a senior means the most,” he said. “I know that last year we were trying to make sure that the seniors had the best year ever and that’s what we want for ourselves this year.”
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MIDLAND CHRISTIAN AT A GLANCE
District: TAPPS Division II District 1
2021 Record: 10-3, 5-2 in TAPPS Division I District 1 (2nd)
Head coach: Chris Cunningham, 1st year
Assistant coaches: Garrett Morgan (OC), Matt Counts (DC), Grant Davis, Chris Stonedale, Manny Rodriguez, Taylor Potts, Jay Ragland, Brady Roper, Bob Thompson, Eddie Avellenda, Calvin Knighten
Returning starters: 3 offense, 7 defense
Typical offense: Multiple
Typical defense: 4-3
Last playoff appearance: 2021, lost to Dallas Parish Episcopal, 56-17, in TAPPS Division I state championship
Coach’s quote: “I’m so blown away when I think about the adversity this group went through in the spring. And to think that they have pulled together, and what they accomplished in the weight room would be phenomenal for a team that had everything going for them. Yet, they’re coming out of this summer stronger than ever, faster than they’ve been. I think there’s a unity and heart to this group that can only be forged through adversity. I continue to be impressed by where they’re at.”
BREAKING DOWN THE MUSTANGS
Quarterback
The Mustangs will have to replace three-year starter Ryver Rodriguez and his incredible production in both passing and running with the football. Going into preseason two-a-day practices, three players were competing for the position in senior Blake Pruitt, who had a good season at wide receiver in 2021, junior Colten Newsom and sophomore Avery Morgan. Cunningham said if any of these players don’t play quarterback, they will play another position because of their athletic ability.
Running back
The Mustangs lost their top two rushers from last year in Rodriguez and Nathaniel Brito (Legacy transfer) but look for senior Dawson Bullard to likely get the bulk of the carries. Newsom had 35 yards on 10 carries last year and is the leading returning rusher. Fullbacks Ethan Copley and Calen Ramos are also expected to get carries.
Wide receiver, tight end
The Mustangs will have to replace the production of their top two receivers in Sean Madison and Jack King, as both graduated after combining for eight TDs and more than 1,100 yards. If Pruitt doesn’t play quarterback, he is the leading returning receiver after catching 13 passes for 270 yards and a TD. Newsom could also play wide receiver, while the Mustangs were eyeing Colten Alexander, junior Case Cole, Owen Floyd and Elijah Windham at wide receiver. At tight end, senior Carson Hufford (12 catches, 173 yards, 3 TDs) brings experience, while Cunningham said Will Schorlemer has also shown good things at the position.
Offensive line
The Mustangs have to replace four starters but Cunningham feels good about tackles Josh Cobb (left) and Nick Ellis (right). Cobb, a senior, was a TAPPS Division I All-State selection and is the only returning starter. “When you start Josh Cobb on one side and Nick Ellis on the other and fill in between, you’ve got a chance to have that as a strong suit for your team,” said Cunningham about his line. Cash Willhite is one of those players Cunningham said looked good early on.
Defensive line
The unit has some experience with end Hufford (26 tackles, 3 TFL) and tackle Ellis (28 tackles, 2 sacks3 TFL), who both started last year. Senior Jimmy Johnson (26 tackles, 4 TFL) is expected to move into a starting role at end, while junior Mason Hosier is penciled in at the other tackle position. Copley is another player who has shown promise early.
Linebackers
This may be the strongest unit of the defense. All-state honorable mention Bullard (111 tackles), at outside linebacker, leads this group, while senior Zanden King (106 tackles, 10 TFL, 1 sack, 3 passes defended) also had a good year as a starter. Expect Schorlemer, sophomore Talan Thomas and junior Fikki Esan (33 tackles, 1 TFL), who moves over from the defensive line, to also get playing time and/or compete for the middle linebacker spot after the graduation of standout Brody Dickson.
Secondary
Three of the four starters in this unit graduated, leaving only cornerback and St. Thomas University commit Windham (47 tackles, 3 TFL, 4 PDs) as the only returning starter. Floyd is a possible starter at the other cornerback position, while sophomores Keller Weathers, Boston Rodriguez, Matthew Garrison, Ryan Manning and Newsom are competing for the safety spots after the graduation of talented safeties Cole Gunter and Tanner Carlisle.
Special Teams
Junior Gage Gunter returns after making 51 of 52 point-after attempts and one of three field goal attempts. Cunningham said junior Mason Horton is another promising kicker.
2022 Midland Christian roster
(subject to change)
No. Name Class
1 Matthew Garrison So.
2 Elijah Windham Sr.
3 Boston Rodriguez So.
4 Keller Weathers Jr.
5 Colten Newsom Jr.
6 Blake Pruitt Sr.
7 Zanden King Sr.
8 Avery Morgan So.
9 Colton Alexander So.
10 Noah Phillips So.
11 Ryan Manning So.
12 Dawson Bullard Sr.
14 Mason Horton Jr.
15 Mason Hosier Jr.
16 Brady Alsup Jr.
19 Case Cole So.
21 Crue Collie Fr.
22 Will Schorlemer Sr.
24 Gage Gunter Jr.
25 Owen Floyd Sr.
26 Ethan Copley Sr.
27 Jay Ginsbach Jr.
33 Parker Knight So.
34 Jimmy Johnson Sr.
37 Adan Hernandez So.
40 Corbin Lievens Jr.
41 Talon Thomas So.
43 Scott Turner Sr.
44 Calen Ramos Jr.
45 Carson Hufford Sr.
50 Canon Hall Sr.
51 Ethan Arrieta So.
53 Max Beckett Jr.
55 JP Rodriguez Jr.
57 JB Taylor Sr.
59 Fikky Esan Jr.
61 Nick Ellis Jr.
65 Josh Cobb Sr.
71 Rowdy Pearce Fr.
72 Preston (Cash) Willhite So.
73 Casey Chappell Sr.
2022 Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 26 at El Paso Americas 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 at Regents School of Austin 7 p.m.
Sept. 9 at Texarkana Pleasant Grove 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 San Antonio Cornerstone 7 p.m.
Sept. 24 Del Rio 2 p.m.
Oct. 7 Fort Worth All Saints* 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 at Denton Liberty Christian* 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 Fort Worth Christian* 7 p.m.
Nov. 4 at FW Southwest Christian* 7 p.m.
*Denotes TAPPS Division II District 1 opponent
All home games at Gordon Awtry Field
2021 Results
Aug. 27 Midland Christian 42, El Paso Americas 7
Sept. 3 Midland Christian 51, El Paso Franklin 20
Sept. 10 Midland Christian 47, Boerne 22
District
Sept. 17 Midland Christian 2, Fort Worth Nolan 0 (forfeit)
Sept. 24 Dallas Parish Episcopal 28, Midland Christian 14
Oct. 8 Midland Christian 48, Argyle Liberty 20
Oct. 15 Midland Christian 41, Plano John Paull II 3
Oct. 22 Fort Worth All Saints 34, Midland Christian 22
Oct. 29 Midland Christian 27, Plano Prestonwood 21
Nov. 5 Midland Christian 42, Dallas Bishop Lynch 7
Playoffs
Nov. 20 Regional, Midland Christian 42, Nolan Catholic 37
Nov. 27 State semifinal, Midland Christian 41, San Antonio Central Catholic 14
Dec. 4 State championship, Parish Episcopal 56, Midland Christian 17
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Displaying 'White Lives Matter' sign in Danville was 'cowardly' act: mayor
DANVILLE, Calif. - A group of masked protesters displayed a "White Lives Matter" sign on Saturday in Danville, an act of free speech that has been condemned by the town's mayor.
The sign was shown on the same day that an accused gunman allegedly fueled by racism killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
Hoisting the White Lives Matter message in Danville was "clearly an abhorrent gesture towards people of color," said Mayor Newell Arnerich in a statement Monday.
"Those responsible made sure to cowardly cover their faces and hide behind their signs," Arnerich added. "These people were acting out hate speech."
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The sign was placed on private property at the corner of Blackhawk Road and Camino Tassajara Road, the mayor's office said.
Another sign read, "Watch Europa the Last Battle." The latter is a 2017 film that many have called Nazi propaganda.
A group wearing masks displayed a sign reading "White Lives Matter" in Danville on May 14, 2022. Photo from Nextdoor.
"As most reasonable people do, I share the visceral reactions of many in our community to hate speech groups and hate in general," Arnerich wrote.
A group called White Lives Matter California tweeted photos and videos from the protest. They said they were engaged in "peaceful and legal activism."
Veronica Benjamin is a community activist with the group "Conscious Contra Costa."
She grew up in Danville and said there are racist attitudes that still exist in this area.
"Our town leadership has been very eager to maintain the status quo. We have been working with them for the past year to more explicitly denounce racism in a public way," said Benjamin.
Michelle Lucker said she moved to Danville with her family because it’s safe. But since she has arrived there have been high-profile police shootings and anti-Semitic flyers found on doorsteps.
"I think these men felt empowered to do this in Danville because of what’s been going on here in the last 3 or 4 years," said Lucker. She wants to see town leaders to a more public and permanent stand against hate. "This is the city we’ve chosen to raise our children in," said Lucker. "We have many friends of color and I can only imagine what those signs felt like to them. I mean it feels violent. It does."
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Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman along with Economic Development and Chamber ambassadors will join the event as official partners to host the ribbon cutting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DroneUp, LLC, an American technology company that provides drone innovation solutions, today announced their Flight Services Showcase Event at Walmart's Store 100 location.
What: This showcase is an open house to formally launch DroneUp's flight services such as inspection, mapping and aerial imaging here in the Northwest Arkansas market, showcasing all three hub locations from Walmart's Store 100 with drone demos.
Who: This event is for the media and the local community at large. Bentonville Economic Development & Chamber ambassadors as DroneUp official partners will host the ribbon cutting. In attendance from DroneUp will be key contacts from the business development, strategy, flight operations, hub operations, training and development, community affairs, and marketing departments.
When: Thursday, July 21, 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT. The agenda includes:
- 12:45 p.m. - Guests to arrive
- 1:00 p.m. - Ribbon cutting
- 1:30- 4:00 pm. - Drone demonstrations on the half hour
Where: Store 100 hub and adjacent parking area, 406 Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR
For additional background on DroneUp's collaboration with Walmart, please visit this recent post by David Guggina, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Automation, Walmart U.S.: We're Bringing the Convenience of Drone Delivery to 4 Million U.S. Households in Partnership with DroneUp.
To RSVP or to set up a specific time to connect with a DroneUp spokesperson on-site or following the event, please email droneup@escalatepr.com.
DroneUp is an American technology company that combines airspace solutions, software applications, analytics platforms, and a trusted team of industry leaders to help companies operate at scale with drone innovation.
In 2021, DroneUp received a significant investment from the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc. DroneUp was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
For more information: https://www.droneup.com.
DroneUp Media Contact Information:
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players whose numbers didn’t hit or who forgot to even buy a ticket will have another shot at a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions prize when a drawing is held Friday night.
The estimated $940 million jackpot has been growing for more than two months and now ranks as the sixth-largest in U.S history.
Even as the prize grows larger, the odds of winning remain the same at one in 302.6 million.
Elijah Kouza, assistant manager of Buscemi’s convenience store in the Detroit suburb of Livonia, Michigan, said the Mega Millions jackpot is drawing lots of customers.
“When the big games get this high, that’s when people that never play the lottery got to come in,” he said. “The Mega and Power is a fantasy more than anything. But all it takes is one.”
At Buscemi’s, which sells liquor, pizza and, of course, lottery tickets, the $940 million jackpot is prominently displayed both outside and inside the store.
Kouza said the store will sell 20-25 Mega Millions tickets on a normal Friday. Today, he’s anticipating that number to rise to triple digits.
“It’s kind of hilarious to me, because if it’s like $100 million, people are like, ‘Nah.’ They’ll pass,” he said.
The $940 million jackpot is for winners who choose an annuity, paid annually over 29 years. Winners usually want cash, which for Friday night’s drawing would be an estimated $483.5 million.
If there is no winner, the next drawing will be held Tuesday night.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Associated Press reporter Mike Householder in Livonia, Michigan, contributed to this report.
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LISLE, Ill. — A man found unresponsive on a west suburban roadway early Monday morning was the victim of a hit-and-run crash, police said.
Around 5:45 a.m., first responders in Lisle responded to the corner of Ogden and Yackley. An ambulance transported the male pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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According to police, a vehicle struck the man and the person behind the wheel continued driving following the collision.
Authorities will release the victim’s name following next of kin notification.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident
should call the Lisle Police Investigations Unit at (630) 271-4200.
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