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Indiana cop shot in head hangs on after life support removed
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana police officer shot in the head during a traffic stop has been taken off life support but her department said she remained alive with vital signs that were stable.
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton, 28, has been treated at a hospital in Dayton, Ohio, since being shot on Aug. 10.
The department said in a news release posted on Facebook Thursday afternoon that “at this time Officer Burton is still alive and surrounded by family.”
The decision was made Wednesday to remove Burton from life support. She was shot Aug. 10.
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WEISSENHAUS, Germany (AP) — The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries, and urgent measures are needed to unblock stores of grain that Russia is preventing from leaving Ukraine.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who hosted a meeting of top G-7 diplomats, said the war had become a “global crisis.”
Baerbock said up to 50 million people, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, would face hunger in the coming months unless ways are found to release Ukrainian grain, which accounts for a sizeable share of the worldwide supply.
In statements released at the end of the three-day meeting on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, the G-7 pledged to provide further humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable.
“Russia’s war of aggression has generated one of the most severe food and energy crises in recent history which now threatens those most vulnerable across the globe,” the group said.
“We are determined to accelerate a coordinated multilateral response to preserve global food security and stand by our most vulnerable partners in this respect,” it added.
Canada’s foreign minister, Melanie Joly, said her country, another major agricultural exporter, stands ready to send ships to European ports so Ukrainian grain can be brought to those in need.
“We need to make sure that these cereals are sent to the world,” she told reporters. “If not, millions of people will be facing famine.”
The G-7 nations also called on China not to help Russia, including by undermining international sanctions or justifying Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.
Beijing should support the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and not “assist Russia in its war of aggression,” they said.
The G-7 urged China “to desist from engaging in information manipulation, disinformation and other means to legitimize Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.”
The grouping, which comprises Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, also reiterated its stance that the territories seized by Russian forces need to be returned to Ukraine.
“We will never recognize borders Russia has attempted to change by military aggression,” they said.
The meeting in Weissenhaus, northeast of Hamburg, was billed as an opportunity for officials to discuss the broader implications of the war for geopolitics, energy and food security, and ongoing international efforts to tackle climate change and the pandemic.
In a series of closing statements, the G-7 nations also addressed a wide range of global problems from the situation in Afghanistan to tensions in the Middle East.
On Friday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba appealed to friendly countries to provide more military support to Kyiv and increase the pressure on Russia, including by seizing its assets abroad to pay for rebuilding Ukraine.
Kuleba said his country remains willing to talk to Russia about unblocking grain supplies stuck in Ukraine’s silos and also about reaching a political agreement to end the war itself, but had so far received “no positive feedback” from Moscow.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published Saturday that he had not detected any change in Putin’s stance recently.
Scholz, who spoke at length by phone with the Russian leader Friday, told German news portal t-online that Putin had failed to achieve the military objectives he set out at the start of the war while losing more Russian soldiers than the Soviet Union did during its decade-long campaign in Afghanistan.
“Putin should slowly begin to understand that the only way out of this situation is through an agreement with Ukraine,” Scholz was quoted as saying.
One idea discussed at the G-7 meeting was whether Russian state assets frozen abroad can be used to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
“Russia bears responsibility for the massive damage resulting from this war,” Baerbock said. “And that’s why it’s a question of justice that Russia should have to pay for this damage.”
But she added that, unlike in Canada — where legislation allows for seized funds to be repurposed — the legal basis for doing so in Germany is uncertain.
“But that’s precisely what such meetings are for, to have an exchange about how to resolve these legal questions,” Baerbock said.
Many of the foreign ministers were due to attend an informal meeting of NATO diplomats in Berlin on Saturday and Sunday.
That gathering will consider moves by Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance amid concerns about the threat from Russia, as well as ways in which NATO can support Ukraine without being drawn into the conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was unable to attend the G-7 meeting after recovering from a COVID-19 infection, was expected at the NATO gathering.
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Doximity Executives to Take Part in William Blair Growth Stock Conference and Goldman Sachs Healthcare Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS), the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor events.
William Blair's 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference
Date: June 7, 2022
Presentation Time: 5:40 pm ET/2:40 pm PT
Speaker: Dr. Nate Gross, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Date: June 16, 2022
Presentation Time: 11:40 am ET/8:40 am PT
Speaker: Anna Bryson, Chief Financial Officer
Live and archived links to Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference webcast will be available on Doximity's investor relations website at https://investors.doximity.com/.
About Doximity
Founded in 2010, Doximity is the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals. The company's network members include over 80% of U.S. physicians across all specialties and practice areas. Doximity provides its verified clinical membership with digital tools built for medicine, enabling them to collaborate with colleagues, stay up to date with the latest medical news and research, manage their careers and on-call schedules, and conduct virtual patient visits. Doximity's mission is to help doctors be more productive so they can provide better care for their patients.
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Grammy award-winning singer Kandi Burruss provided supplies to 500 kids
By ORhonde Chapman and Miles Montgomery
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ATLANTA (WGCL) — Grammy award-winning singer and TV personality Kandi Burruss and her foundation Kandi Cares provided supplies to 500 children at the back-to-school giveaway at the Jefferson Park Recreation Center in East Point on Saturday.
Kandi Cares collaborated with Goodr, Nouveaux, and Garner Trial Attorneys to give back to Atlanta area families in need.
“Single-parent families are a uniquely vulnerable part of our communities,” Goodr CEO Jasmine Crowe stated. “Even two-income households are struggling to provide anything above basic necessities right now so events like this are essential. Goodr is honored to partner with Kandi Cares again on such a vital initiative.”
The organizations focus on food and school supply assistance, with a focus on single-parent families.
“With so much negativity in the world and the cost of living continuing to rise, we are delighted to spread some positivity and help the families within our community that desperately need it. This initiative will provide single-parent homes with the necessities for all of their back-to-school needs,” said Burruss.
Several back-to-school events were also held throughout the metro Atlanta area on Saturday.
Burruss is best known for singing in the Atlanta-based group Xscape and appearing as a cast member on the Real Housewives of Atlanta TV show.
In case you missed it, there are more back-to-school drives and events coming up in the metro Atlanta area. For more information, click here:
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Despite starting the night in sixth place, the Temple Wildcats’ path to the playoffs was clear. They needed wins in their last two games of the regular season.
They’re now halfway there.
Temple erupted for five runs in the sixth inning to break a deadlock and come away with a 9-4 victory over Killeen on Tuesday night at Hallford Field to complete a sweep of the season series.
The Wildcats moved to 6-7 in District 12-6A play, forging a three-way tie for fourth in the league standings with Coppers Cove and Killeen. Temple visits Cove in the regular-season finale Friday night, needing a victory to claim the district’s final postseason berth.
The Wildcats broke the 4-all logjam in the sixth by sending nine batters to the plate and getting three hits.
Kobe Smith and Anthony Ramos led off with walks from Killeen reliever Rodrick Norman. Johnny Donoso delivered a one-out RBI single through the middle to drive in Smith and give the Wildcats the lead they needed.
They added plenty of insurance, too.
Naeten Mitchell singled over the shortstop to load the bases. Aric Hickman lofted a sacrifice fly to center to bring in Ramos. Lezlie Jackson stroked a two-run double to deep left, and Jackson scored when Evan Machuca reached on an error.
Mitchell went the distance on the mound for the Wildcats, scattering eight hits, striking out nine and walking five. Norman took the loss for Killeen in relief of Jack Mellon.
The Wildcats posted two runs in the first by sending eight batters to the plate with only one hit.
Isaac Ramos led off with a single, and Donoso followed with a walk. Isaac Ramos scored from third on a Hickman groundout, and Donoso came home when Matt McDonald reached on an error. The Wildcats left the bases loaded.
Killeen captured the lead with a three-run fourth.
Jerryn Pettijohn slipped a run-scoring single by diving shortstop Isaac Ramos. Keymoni Coleman drove in Connor Beeman with a base hit, and Pettijohn scored on a Bryce Prince sacrifice fly for a 3-2 game.
Temple knotted it in the bottom half of the fourth when Smith reached on an error and scored on an Isaac Ramos sacrifice fly.
Both teams added a run in the fifth to knot it at 4. The Kangaroos converted a double steal that brought Norman in from third. The Wildcats came back with a two-out rally when Jackson reached on an error and scored on Machuca’s double.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Support is excited to announce that it has hired John Yanez as Senior Vice President of Client Services and Americas Operations.
John brings over 25 years of senior level management experience in the business process outsourcing industry. In his role at Peak Support, John will be responsible for mentoring and leading our Client Services team, developing relationships with Peak Support clients, and helping clients reach their key metrics and objectives. In addition, he will lead Peak Support's growing U.S. operations team and oversee the launch of our new site in Colombia.
"I am excited and honored to be part of such an incredible organization and look forward to partnering with a very talented leadership team to deliver on our clients' needs and company goals," John said.
Prior to his role at Peak Support, John served as Head of Operations Senior Vice President of North America, Caribbean, and Honduras at Startek, a customer service outsourcing provider. Before his time at Startek, John was the Executive Vice President of Global Operations of Ibex, a customer experience outsourcer for companies in their growth phase. John was also the President and Chief Operating Officer of Qualfon, a global provider of outsourcing services. John has also held senior level management positions at Stream, TeleTech, InterSight Technologies and Equifax Canada. This deep level of knowledge within the outsourcing industry will be incredibly helpful as Peak Support goes through a rapid transition of growth.
"We are in a people business, and John is a leader who is deeply committed to people." said Jonathan Steiman, Peak Support's CEO and founder. "We are building a leadership team that will help us continue to scale 1, 2, 5 years into the future, and John is a key component of this team."
"John has worked at large BPOs. He's also worked at small BPOs and built them into big ones," said Hannah Steiman, Peak Support's Chief Operating Officer. "He has handled clients of all sizes, including some of the most demanding and complex clients in the world. We are thrilled that he is bringing his experience and expertise to Peak Support."
"We are looking forward to the exceptional leadership that John will be bringing to Peak Support. His guidance will be crucial as we move into our next phase of growth," said Jose Arenas, Director of Operations, Americas.
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Peak Support is a rapidly growing services provider dedicated to providing exceptional support to high-growth companies. We offer a wide array of services including customer support, sales operations, and business process outsourcing.
We hire the best agents in the business, and we are relentlessly dedicated to helping our clients succeed. In the last year, Peak Support reached number 1,035 on the Inc. 5,000 list. Peak Support has been certified as a Great Place to Work and was recognized as a Top Global BPO by Clutch.
Company Name: Peak Support
Address: 678 Massachusetts Ave #901
City: Cambridge
State: MA
Zip Code: 02139
Phone Number: (866) 620-5538
Email: info@peaksupport.io
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of OSCR during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: July 11, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28174&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of OSCR during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 11, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global crypto market continues to decline. The APR of BTC in financial products on other crypto exchanges has been as low as about 5%, compared with 10%-20% in a bull market. Cryptocurrency players lost confidence, but a principal and interest-guaranteed financial product recently launched by AEX Global, a digital life service provider - "Smart Savings" quickly attracted the attention of crypto whales. According to AEX Global's asset management team, the amount of the first two rounds of Smart Savings has been fully subscribed in 20 minutes after launching. Plenty of V8 users invested hot coins including BTC, USDT, DOGE, and LTC into Smart Savings on AEX in a bear market, which is the evidence that they are bullish about the cryptocurrency industry in the long run and think highly of the asset management team of AEX.
The APR of the underlying USDC and USDT is based on the subscription, the more you subscribe, the more the interest rate will raise. Moreover, Smart Savings provides an exclusive benefit for new users. AEX Global has been operating steadily for 9 years, with zero security incidents. Its financial products follow the principle of guaranteeing principal and interest, and users can obtain the highest returns in the industry.
AEX Global Smart Savings is a principal and interest-guaranteed financial product that by raising BTC and USDT(more coins in the future) to purchase mining rigs and manage yield, enables users to obtain returns in tokens and at the same time perform option hedging to reduce asset value fluctuations and other risks. Taking BTC Smart Savings as an example, after raising the fund, AEX will place orders for mining rigs(88.5T~150T) from our partner Bitmain and let them work in places all over the world such as New York, California and Texas.
As to the most concerning issue of how to avoid asset security risks, the AEX Global CEO Allen said: "Smart Savings undertakes the preliminary work of finding mining farms, following the local procedures, technical/machine maintenance, etc. At the same time, it adopts the risk control mechanism of option hedging to avoid the risk of loss due to cryptocurrency price fluctuations. Of course, there is another risk that comes from the local regulations. If the local regulations change, AEX Global will relocate the mining rigs as soon as possible. The cost is not borne by the user."
Smart Savings' charm has attracted the attention of cryptocurrency users around the world. It has launched 5 rounds with a total of 1600+ BTC, 28 million USDT, 135 million DOGE, 45,000 LTC, and 6 million USDC for subscription and all have been subscribed in a very short time. At present, V8-level users of all over the world have begun to enjoy the benefits from AEX's services. Since this product is in a limited-time trial operation, there is no financial data displayed on the platform. As the number of participants increases in the future, AEX Global will invest in more technical personnel to develop a visual real-time data display to ensure every income of users is fair and transparent.
About AEX Global
AEX Global is established in 2013 and committed to becoming an international "digital life service provider" to provide 1 billion users with a diversified digital assets management service which is safe, completed and easy to use. AEX advocates safe investment and stable asset appreciation. It provides policy protection for users' assets with crypto licenses and fiat currency compliance. More than millions of users from over 100 countries and areas joined AEX during the past 9 years. 8 international headquarters respectively located in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, the UK, Singapore, Vietnam, France and the United Arab Emirates.
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (NASDAQ: BWMX) ("Betterware" or the "Company"), today announced that the Company will release its second quarter fiscal year 2022 results after the U.S. stock market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its results, inclusive of its recent acquisition of JAFRA at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, July 29, 2022.
The U.S. toll free dial-in for the conference call is 1-877-451-6152 and the international dial-in number is 1-201-389-0879. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the company's website at www.investors.betterware.com.mx.
For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available after the conclusion of the call on July 29, 2022 through August 12, 2022. The U.S. toll-free replay dial-in number is 1-844-512-2921 and the international replay dial-in number is 1-412-317-6671. The replay passcode is 13731394.
Founded in 1995, Betterware de Mexico is the leading direct-to-consumer company in Mexico focused on offering innovative products that solve specific needs regarding organization, practicality, space saving and hygiene within the household. With the acquisition of JAFRA on April 7, 2022, the Company now offers a leading brand of Direct Selling in the Beauty and Personal Care products industry in Mexico and the United States where it offers Fragrances, Color & Cosmetics, Skin Care and Toiletries. The combined company possesses an asset-light business model with low capital expenditure requirements and a track record of strong profitability, double digit rates of revenue growth and free cash flow generation. Today, the Company distributes its products in Mexico and Guatemala, and with its recent acquisition, it now has gained presence in the United States through JAFRA's portfolio of products.
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- Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) Tested Biodegradable Plastic Decomposition in Korea's West Sea
- After 11 weeks in seawater, amorphous PHA film weight decreased 57%, semi crystalline PHA film declined 28%, and polylactic acid (PLA) 1.2%
WOBURN, Mass., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ BIO, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, announced today that marine biodegradability testing of its environmentally friendly amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material conducted by the Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) showed weight loss of 57% after just 11 weeks, demonstrating the polymer's ability to quickly biodegrade in the natural environment. Amorphous PHA is a softer, more rubbery version of PHA that offers fundamentally different performance characteristics than the crystalline or semi-crystalline forms that currently dominate the PHA market. Initial applications of the technology will be used as a modifier to other compostable polymers and biopolymers to improve functional and processing characteristics, and for enabling these products to achieve faster rates of biodegradation or composting.
South Korea is ranked second among the highest recyclers of municipal solid trash among countries that are part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), with recycling composite rates of around 60%. KCL is a government-designated national supplier organization that tests, evaluates and certifies products and services in the fields of construction, living, and the environment. The Korean Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources organized the testing through KCL to further the government's efforts to investigate technologies that can help the Asian nation to continually improve the health of the global environment and to reduce its global footprint.
KCL placed amorphous PHA provided by CJ BIO, along with semi-crystalline PHA, and polylactic acid (PLA) films (the size of A4 paper) into Korea's West Sea and measured the weight changes at intervals of two weeks for 11 weeks. While 57% weight loss was recorded for the amorphous PHA, the weight of the semicrystalline PHA declined 28%, and PLA lost 1.2% of its weight.
"KCL's experiments in the Western Sea Coast are important because they have proven PHA's excellent biodegradability and industrial value outside of the lab and in real-world conditions," says Seung Jin Lee, Head of the Biomaterials business. "We expect that mixing our amorphous PHA with other materials, such as PLA and PBAT, will improve the levels of biodegradability in those polymers, and we are continuing to conduct research and development with those materials and others."
CJ BIO is the world's first and only producer of amorphous PHA, which is TUV OK Certified for industrial and home compost, soil biodegradable, and marine biodegradable. It is considered 'home compostable,' meaning that it does not require specialized equipment or elevated temperatures to fully degrade. Segments and applications for its amorphous PHA, marketed under the brand name PHACT®, are numerous. Immediate focus will be on flexible and rigid packaging, which accounts for greater than 50% of single-use plastics. Other markets include agriculture, organic waste management, coatings and adhesives, personal care, and healthcare.
CJ BIO is continuing to analyze the biodegradable properties of PHA in collaboration with KCL. Marine biodegradation experiments on products including packaging and straws made from a mixture of PHA and other biodegradable materials were started over the past month, and the impact on the ecosystem is also being measured.
Production of amorphous PHA has started at CJ BIO's manufacturing facility in Pasuruan, Indonesia, which has a rated capacity of 5,000 metric tons, with plans to increase production to meet expected demand.
For more information, visit: https://www.cjbio.net/en/products/cjPha.do.
CJ BIO is a division of CJ CheilJedang, a core subsidiary in charge of the food and bioengineering business unit of South Korea-based CJ Group. CJ Group has developed its business portfolio into four core sectors: Food & Food Service, Bio & Pharma, Entertainment & Media, and Retail & Logistics.
CJ BIO is the world's leading supplier of fermentation-based bio-products for animal nutrition, human nutrition, and biomaterials at its thirteen manufacturing facilities worldwide. As a socially responsible company, CJ BIO strives toward practicing carbon-neutral manufacturing operations by utilizing renewable raw materials and developing value-added co-products to minimize environmental waste.
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AFRM, CELU, HOOD, EDR, and TOST.
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Mega Millions jackpot now $660M, nation’s 9th largest prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials on Thursday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $660 million, giving players a shot at the nation’s ninth largest jackpot.
The jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has grown so large because there hasn’t been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.
Even as the big prize has increased, the odds of winning all that money have remained the same — a staggering one in 302.5 million.
The highlighted pre-tax $660 million prize is for a winner who takes an annuity option, paid out in 30 annual payments. Most players choose the cash option, which for Friday’s drawing would be $376.9 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
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Overnight shooting
One person is injured after a Topeka shooting
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 12:36 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police responded to a call in the 400 block of Northeast Gordon St. around 10:20 p.m. Monday Aug. 22.
A 70-year-old male was then transported to the hospital due to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound to his stomach.
The incident is still under investigation and we will provide updates as they become available.
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Campaign Drives Awareness of Potential Early Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis and Empowers People to Take Action
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Otezla® (apremilast) have partnered with pop icon and entrepreneur Lance Bass, for the Double Take campaign to empower people to take action when it comes to psoriatic arthritis. As a singer, dancer and entertainer, Bass understands the importance of staying in tune with your body. Through the campaign, he has created a fun and educational dance to help make it easy for everyone to recognize the early signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, a condition Bass has lived with for over a decade.
When Bass first started experiencing pain in his hands and shoulders he blamed it on other factors, such as his active lifestyle as a dancer and getting older. With support from from his friends and family, he decided to see a doctor and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis – a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis which can cause swelling, stiffness and pain in and around the joints that worsens over time. About one million Americans are affected by psoriatic arthritis, which can develop in up to 30% of patients diagnosed with psoriasis. Like Bass, people often dismiss the signs and symptoms, attributing them to lifestyle factors like overexercising or aging. Now Bass, who does not take Otezla but has been living with the condition for 10 years, is encouraging others to not dismiss the signs and to do a "Double Take" if they are experiencing potential symptoms of psoriatic arthritis.
"I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis about 5 years ago. When I found out that the symptoms I was experiencing were a result of psoriatic arthritis, I was surprised and scared – I was only in my 30s," said Bass. "I've learned the importance of understanding and recognizing the early symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. You don't have to brush it off or deal with it. I teamed up with Amgen on the Double Take campaign to share my story and empower others to take action."
"Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that can affect people who have psoriasis and is caused by overactive inflammation of cells inside the body," said Alvin F. Wells, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Rheumatology and Immunotherapy Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. "As a rheumatologist, I know all too well how the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can go beyond pain and the importance of early diagnosis. Symptoms such as scalp psoriasis or pitted nails, in addition to joint pain, could point to psoriatic arthritis. If people see these signs, it's important to speak with your doctor as soon as possible, especially if you have been diagnosed with psoriasis."
Made by Amgen, Otezla is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. The most common side effects reported in more than 5% of patients are diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
To learn more about Bass' story, the Double Take dance, and the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, visit PsADoubleTake.com.
About Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis which can cause swelling, stiffness and pain in and around the joints that worsens over time and can decrease physical function. Two distinct physical symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are dactylitis (inflammation of an entire digit) and enthesitis (inflammation at sites where tendons or ligaments insert into bone). Patients usually also experience red patches of skin topped with silvery scales, or skin lesions.
It is estimated that nearly 38 million people worldwide have psoriatic arthritis. Around a third of people living with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis. If left untreated, psoriatic arthritis can have disabling results. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms.
About Otezla® (apremilast)
OTEZLA® (apremilast) is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). PDE4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cAMP levels, which is thought to indirectly modulate the production of inflammatory mediators. The specific mechanism(s) by which Otezla exerts its therapeutic action in patients is not well defined.
Otezla® (apremilast) U.S. INDICATIONS
Otezla® (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet's Disease.
Otezla® (apremilast) U.S. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications
- Otezla® is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to apremilast or to any of the excipients in the formulation.
Warnings and Precautions
- Diarrhea, Nausea, and Vomiting: Cases of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting were associated with the use of Otezla. Most events occurred within the first few weeks of treatment. In some cases patients were hospitalized. Patients 65 years of age or older and patients taking medications that can lead to volume depletion or hypotension may be at a higher risk of complications from severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Monitor patients who are more susceptible to complications of diarrhea or vomiting; advise patients to contact their healthcare provider. Consider Otezla dose reduction or suspension if patients develop severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
- Depression: Carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment with Otezla for patients with a history of depression and/or suicidal thoughts/behavior, or in patients who develop such symptoms while on Otezla. Patients, caregivers, and families should be advised of the need to be alert for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or other mood changes, and they should contact their healthcare provider if such changes occur.
- Weight Decrease: Monitor body weight regularly; evaluate unexplained or clinically significant weight loss, and consider discontinuation of Otezla.
- Drug Interactions: Apremilast exposure was decreased when Otezla was co-administered with rifampin, a strong CYP450 enzyme inducer; loss of Otezla efficacy may occur. Concomitant use of Otezla with CYP450 enzyme inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin) is not recommended.
Adverse Reactions
- Plaque Psoriasis: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) are diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache, including tension headache. Overall, the safety profile of Otezla in patients with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis was consistent with the safety profile previously established in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
- Psoriatic Arthritis: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) are diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
- Behçet's Disease: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) are diarrhea, nausea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection.
Use in Specific Populations
- Otezla has not been studied in pregnant women. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk of fetal loss.
Please click here for the Full Prescribing Information for Otezla.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.
Amgen Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any statements on the outcome, benefits and synergies of collaborations, or potential collaborations, with any other company (including BeiGene, Ltd., Kyowa-Kirin Co., Ltd., or any collaboration to manufacture therapeutic antibodies against COVID-19), the performance of Otezla® (apremilast) (including anticipated Otezla sales growth and the timing of non-GAAP EPS accretion), the Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. acquisition, or the Teneobio, Inc. acquisition, as well as estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics, expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes, effects of pandemics or other widespread health problems such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange Commission reports filed by Amgen, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those we project. Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. We or others could identify safety, side effects or manufacturing problems with our products, including our devices, after they are on the market. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. If we fail to meet the compliance obligations in the corporate integrity agreement between us and the U.S. government, we could become subject to significant sanctions. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, or we may fail to prevail in present and future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Discovery or identification of new product candidates or development of new indications for existing products cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate or development of a new indication for an existing product will be successful and become a commercial product. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our environmental, social and governance objectives. The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations. Global economic conditions may magnify certain risks that affect our business. Our business performance could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
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OPELOUSAS, La., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank ("St. Landry Homestead"), which has proudly served St. Landry Parish and beyond since 1922, announced today it has officially changed its name to Catalyst Bank. The name change comes on the heels of the bank's mutual to stock conversion this past October and the organization of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. as its parent holding company.
"Our customers played a key role in helping us raise over $50 million in completing our mutual to stock conversion," said Joe Zanco, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Their investment has positioned us to serve as a key catalyst for economic growth across Acadiana like never before. Our new name reflects this commitment."
"Our customers can expect the same incredible service from the same faces they've come to know over the years," said Zanco. "It's important to us that our community understands our new name is not the result of us merging with another institution. We're the same bank, and we're still based right here in St. Landry Parish."
The new name will not affect the bank's normal business operations. From a customer perspective, account numbers, PINs, routing numbers, and other account information will remain the same. Debit cards, credit cards and checks will continue to function normally. Debit card customers will be receiving a new card with the same account number and PIN in July. The new bank name and logo are now reflected across our internet and mobile banking platforms. Visitors to stlandryhomestead.com will be automatically redirected to catalystbank.com. New outdoor signage will be highlighted at local branches during a series of ribbon cuttings on June 27.
"We've been blessed to serve this community for 100 years," said Zanco. "As we begin our second century of service, we're focused on helping businesses grow so they can increase employment and create opportunities for people across our community to better their lives."
Catalyst Bank, formerly St. Landry Homestead, has been in operation in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana for 100 years. Catalyst Bank offers commercial and retail banking products through its six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. With a focus on fueling business and improving lives throughout the region, Catalyst Bank is a full-service bank with $287.3 in assets at March 31, 2022, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLST). To learn more about Catalyst Bank, visit www.Catalystbank.com.
For more information:
Joe Zanco, President and Chief Executive Officer
(337) 948-3033
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Partnership Creates a Stronger Mental Health Network for Veterans and Families Across the Country
TYSONS, Va., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, furthered its commitment to military heroes with a $50,000 grant to support Vets4Warriors, the nation's leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. Vets4Warriors provides comprehensive support for service members and their families seeking assistance dealing with issues ranging from suicidal thoughts, stress reactions, and post-traumatic stress disorder to marital and financial matters, service members transitioning into and out of the military and more.
"The PenFed Foundation is proud to partner with Vets4Warriors to support their critical mission of running a 24/7 confidential peer support network for struggling veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, reservists, their families and caregivers as they navigate the challenges of daily life," said PenFed Credit Union EVP and President of PenFed Foundation Shashi Vohra. "We stand by service members and their families and encourage those who need help to seek it."
Vets4Warriors hires veterans and trains them to help guide members of the military community who are struggling in the right direction by connecting them with resources or just being a place to lend an open ear. Vets4Warriors' goal is to help veterans in crisis before they become suicidal, and to intervene before challenges become crises. To date, Vets4Warriors has made more than 650,000 connections with individuals via phone, chat, and email to provide support.
"It is a true honor to partner with the PenFed Foundation to support our nation's military, veterans, family members and caregivers together," said retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham and Executive Director of Vets4Warriors. "We are extremely excited about this relationship and the impact this grant will have as we operate 24/7 to ensure no one is ever alone and that a trained veteran is ready to answer their call whenever they need support. Thank you, PenFed, for your trust and confidence in the work our team does around-the-clock. This is only the beginning, as together we will work hard to reach more of our nation's finest in their time of need."
Members of the military community who are interested in peer support are encouraged to visit Vets4Warriors' contact page here.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, the PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering military service members, veterans and their communities with the skills and resources to realize financial stability and opportunity. It provides service members, veterans, their families and support networks with the skills and resources they need to improve their lives through programs on financial education, homeownership, veteran entrepreneurship and short-term assistance. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has the resources to effectively reach military communities across the nation, build strong partnerships, and engage a dedicated corps of volunteers in its mission. The credit union funds the Foundation's personnel and most operational costs, demonstrating its strong commitment to the programs the Foundation provides. Equal Housing Opportunity. To learn more, visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
About Vets4Warriors
Vets4Warriors launched in December 2011. For 10 years Vets4Warriors is growing, expanding, and doing all that they can to ensure that every member of the military community knows that they are never alone. So far, they have made more than 650,000 connections with individuals via phone, chat, and email to provide support before challenges turn into crises. They have earned recognition as the nation's leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. Vets4Warriors'peer-to-peer support network has been connecting people, information, ideas and resources to generate powerful solutions for members of the military and veteran communities for more than five years. Vets4Warriors, housed at the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center, is a one-of-a-kind, 24/7 peer support network. They operate completely independent of the VA and the U.S. military; this independence allows callers to feel confident that everything they share with them will always remain 100% confidential.
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (NYSE: KRP) ("Kimbell"), a leading owner of oil and natural gas mineral and royalty interests in more than 122,000 gross wells across 28 states, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, November 3, 2022, before the market opens. Kimbell will also declare its third quarter 2022 distribution concurrent with this release. In conjunction with the release, Kimbell has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet the same day at 10:00 a.m. Central (11:00 a.m. Eastern).
About Kimbell Royalty Partners
Kimbell (NYSE: KRP) is a leading oil and gas mineral and royalty company based in Fort Worth, Texas. Kimbell owns mineral and royalty interests in approximately 16 million gross acres in 28 states and in every major onshore basin in the continental United States, including ownership in more than 122,000 gross wells with over 46,000 wells in the Permian Basin. To learn more, visit http://www.kimbellrp.com.
Contact:
Rick Black
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
krp@dennardlascar.com
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Heartland Forward released its latest report, Scrolling for Jobs: A Look at Online Activity in Regional Labor Markets. Authored by Senior Economist Julie Trivitt, the report analyzes occupational and geographic patterns in job search activities alongside state-level data to determine which features of state labor markets are most closely associated with the measures of online job search activity.
"The patterns and characteristics identified in the data can help business leaders and policymakers more accurately assess their labor markets and make decisions likely to foster economic growth," Trivitt said. "By analyzing the supply and demand of workers and jobs during the peak of the pandemic recession, we are able to provide insight into what policies may contribute to vibrant online labor markets."
Findings:
- Occupation matters more than location when predicting online job activity in a particular region: For example, accountants in any region post resumes in similar numbers, whether in Mississippi or Montana. Likewise, teachers in Texas and North Dakota behave similarly. The differences in rates at which job ads and resumes are posted online across occupations provides some clues about how well regional labor markets are working and which occupations may benefit from additional tools to facilitate job searches.
- Online postings of resumes and job ads vary by location. After adjusting for the region's occupations and their online job search patterns, metro areas generally have more online job search activity than non-metro areas, but the difference is greater for resume postings than job ads. The differences in the rates at which job ads and resumes are posted provides insights into where labor markets may be out of balance – in other words, where they have more people looking for new opportunities than job openings.
- Internet access influences how much online job search activity takes place in a given area. States with more internet infrastructure have higher rates of online job ads, but interestingly, more resume posts show up in states where more people face challenges accessing high speed internet at home.
- Public health issues and policies during the pandemic also shaped online job search activities. For example, states where cities, employers, schools and other local institutions were free to determine the mask or vaccine policies for themselves had higher rates of job ads posted.
CONTACT: Blake Woolsey, (479) 957-6301, bwoolsey@heartlandforward.org
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ATLANTA (AP) — Two deputies were killed Thursday night while serving a warrant in a suburb near Atlanta, and a suspect remained barricaded in a home, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office in Cobb County tweeted initially that the two deputies had “died in the line of duty” and that a SWAT team and other law enforcement officers remained at the scene.
The county sheriff’s office did not release any additional information such as the identities of the officers or the circumstances in which they were killed. It said more information would be released later.
WSB-TV reported that people in the neighborhood nearby reported hearing several gunshots and then seeing law enforcement officers swarm the area.
Authorities did not immediately identify the suspect, and details about the warrant and attempts to serve it were not immediately disclosed.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the state’s top crime-fighting agency, separately said in a tweet that it was sending its condolences to the country sheriff, Craig Owens, and his office for the deaths of the deputies.
Sprawling Cobby County with more than 760,000 people is located just northwest of Atlanta and is one of Georgia’s most populous counties.
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Driven by its innovative approach to Agile transformations and dedication to supporting non-technical teams, AgileSherpas posts three-year revenue growth of 518 percent
NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Led by increasingly strong customer demand, AgileSherpas (agilesherpas.com) has just been recognized as No. 827 on the annual Inc. 5000 List, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. AgileSherpas joins companies such as Intuit, Zappos, Chobani, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known brand names that gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000 List.
"AgileSherpas has been rapidly iterating ever since we were founded just over five years ago, and this award is a powerful validation of that market-driven evolution. We've grown organically yet very intentionally from a small band of trainers and coaches focused on Agile marketing training into a world-class team of agilists supporting end-to-end, enterprise-grade Agile transformations," said AgileSherpas CEO and Co-Founder Andrea Fryrear. "Our year-over-year revenue growth directly reflects the ever-growing need for these services."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List have not only been successful but have also demonstrated resilience amid labor shortages, travel restrictions, supply chain woes, and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the second quarter of 2020, AgileSherpas quickly pivoted to 100% online, remote delivery of all services, and has continued to scale its digital offerings through innovative combinations of instructor-led workshops, self-directed courses, virtual coaching, and new hybrid learning offerings. Later this year, the company will launch Transformation as a Service (TaaS)SM, opening an entirely new path to agility for its enterprise customers.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. Magazine. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
AgileSherpas' Head of Training and Delivery, Ross Libby, praised his team for their role in earning this recognition: "Our Sherpas are deeply passionate about their work; we all firmly believe that Agile ways of working help individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in this now human-capital centric world. Their commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes ensures our customers recognize the results they came to us seeking."
Founded in 2017, AgileSherpas originally made a splash in the Agile market by co-authoring the world's first internationally recognized Agile marketing training course with the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile). The AgileSherpas team quickly expanded their offerings to include long-term coaching for teams and leadership, organizational design, and all other aspects of Agile transformation. Known as Agility AscensionTM, their transformation approach provides a flexible yet data-driven and customized path to the peak of agility for marketers and other teams outside the technical realms of software development and IT.
Protracted demand for this specialized approach has enabled AgileSherpas to triple their headcount over the past 18 months, which has sustainably catapulted AgileSherpas to its place on the Inc. 5000 List. Leadership now looks to capitalize on the embrace of online and hybrid learning that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated by creating the world's first Transformation-as-a-Service (TaaS)SM approach.
"By leveraging anywhere, anytime access to this enterprise-grade approach, TaaS aims to make Agile transformation less risky and more likely to succeed," said Fryrear. "We look forward to deploying this unique approach in order to best support even more departments, business units, and organizations in their broad understanding and adoption of Agile ways of working."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 List, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Abbott Laboratories ("Abbott" or the "Company") (NYSE: ABT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Abbott investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Abbott common stock during the period from February 19, 2021, to June 8, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ABT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, defendants touted the strength of Abbott's infant formula brands and their contribution to the Company's sales and revenue growth, despite knowing that the facility that manufactured those products was in flagrant violations of United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") health, safety, and manufacturing regulations. The complaint further alleges that defendants willfully or recklessly concealed these violations from investors, even though the violations put Abbott's infant formula business in dire jeopardy and left the Company exposed to a risk of severe regulatory action, including the recall of its products and closure of the Sturgis facility. Indeed, according to the complaint, defendants received direct warnings, communications, FDA inspection reports, and consumer complaints identifying in detail the safety and regulatory violations that were rampant at the Sturgis facility.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Abbott during the relevant time frame, you have until October 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stonegate Global Fund Services, one of the world's leading crypto, DeFi, NFT & Web3 fund administration and global advisory firms ("Stonegate Global"), today announced that the firm has expanded its Digital Assets Group with the addition of Managing Director, Skyler Steinke, a 20-year veteran in the fund administration industry.
Stonegate Global, servicing institutional fund clients with approximately $20 billion in assets, and having served digital asset fund managers since 2013, has seen a tremendous growth in the cryptocurrency asset class. "We are excited to have Skyler join our rapidly growing team. As Managing Director of our Digital Assets Group, he will be involved in our operations and will work closely with our clients at a time when we are seeing an unprecedented opportunity to evolve and expand our proprietary crypto platform," said John McCorvey, CEO and Founder of Stonegate Global.
Mr. Steinke leaves Sudrania Fund Services to join Stonegate Global after 2 years of leading Sudrania's 2020 expansion into the crypto and digital asset space. Of his 20-year tenure in the fund administration industry, Mr. Steinke's 7 years of expertise in the crypto fund administration space includes 5 years at Gemini Fund Services (merged with Ultimus Fund Solutions), 2 years at Sudrania Fund Services, and an MIT Certification of Blockchain Technologies. "I couldn't be more excited. I was drawn to Stonegate Global's incredible expertise and technology in complex crypto and DeFi funds, the firm's client relationship model, and the opportunity to support the exponential growth of NFT and Web3 funds. Many crypto fund administrators claim to have the capabilities to support complex crypto and DeFi funds without executing, whereas Stonegate Global actually delivers on this mission. To be part of such a seasoned team of 15+ operations managing directors averaging 20 plus years of fund operations experience is an exciting opportunity for me."
Regarding the most recent events with the Terra (Luna) and UST issues, Mr. Steinke stated, "Now more than ever, Stonegate's decade-long experience in crypto and digital assets is key as the industry continues to grow exponentially despite volatility in market pricing. We continue to see strong demand for new institutional digital asset funds despite the most recent market hiccup. The true institutional players clearly view these events as speed bumps on the road to broader ecosystem adoption."
Mr. McCorvey added, "Crypto, digital assets, DeFi and Web3 collectively is a complex and ever-evolving market and niche area in the institutional investment space. Institutional clients and fund managers seek out Stonegate Global and our Crypto360TM platform for guidance, global advisory and fund administration, as we know that volatility and periodic shocks are simply a part of the cycle, evolution and maturation of the digital asset class. These things tend to be net positive as they create a flight to quality in the ecosystem and set the stage for further exponential growth."
With Stonegate Global already serving over 150 institutional crypto funds, Mr. Steinke is welcomed by a growing team of blockchain engineers, data scientists, investor services and NAV accounting specialists. Stonegate Global and its BlueRock blockchain technology subsidiary continue designing new technology solutions with a focused commitment to future-proof the fast-paced growth of the crypto industry to ensure the best client experience through innovation and improved efficiency.
About Stonegate Global Fund Services:
Stonegate Global – including its subsidiaries – are a technology-focused and innovative leader in fund administration, global advisory and fund structuring for crypto funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds and private equity funds. Stonegate Global specializes in servicing DeFi crypto funds involved in staking, yield farming, lending platforms and liquidity mining.
Stonegate Global is recognized as one of the global leaders in cryptocurrency, having serviced crypto funds since 2013 including some of the largest and most well-recognized funds in the crypto space, including spot crypto strategies, HFT, options, futures, perpetual swaps, DeFi, staking, yield farming, lending, NFT, Metaverse and Web3.0 strategies. Stonegate Global has served over 500 clients worldwide, delivering its innovative solutions to sophisticated institutional investment funds and portfolio managers. Stonegate's clients include global family offices, institutional investment funds, pension funds, multi-manager funds and other alternative investment funds. With a proprietary technology platform tailored to serve the most complex digital asset fund needs, Stonegate Global is one of the top crypto fund administration firms globally.
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(WJW) — The same Texas company that announced plans last year to “de-extinct” the woolly mammoth now hopes to do the same with the Tasmanian tiger, a beloved Australian marsupial.
Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences, which describes itself as a genetic engineering and de-extinction company, said in a press release it has already begun the “de-extinction” of the tiger, which was eradicated by human hunting a century ago.
The company says bringing back the animal could have the potential to “re-balance the Tasmanian and broader Australian ecosystems, which have suffered biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation” since its extinction.
The release states that Australia has the worst extinction rate in the world for mammals. Without an “apex predator,” it says, ecosystems plunge into a series of “cascading trophic downgrading effects,” which leads to issues such as the spread of disease and an increase in wildfires and invasive species.
The slim, striped Tasmanian tiger helped regulate the ecosystem through its hunting behavior, preying on animals that hunt herbivores. The loss of herbivores causes a change in natural vegetation, “transforming the landscape and creating a vicious cycle of degradation.”
Colossal is collaborating with the University of Melbourne on the project, along with several experts.
“This is a landmark moment for marsupial research and we’re proud to team up with Colossal to make this dream a reality,” said Dr. Andrew Pask, biologist and Tasmanian tiger expert. “The technology and key learnings from this project will also influence the next generation of marsupial conservation efforts. Additionally, rewilding the thylacine to the Tasmanian landscape can significantly curb the destruction of this natural habitat due to invasive species. The Tasmanian tiger is iconic in Australian culture. We’re excited to be part of this team in bringing back this unique, cornerstone species that mankind previously eradicated from the planet.”
In 2021, Colossal announced plans to “de-extinct” the woolly mammoth to the Arctic tundra by creating an elephant-mammoth hybrid.
At the time, Colossal said that restoring the woolly mammoth “has the potential to revitalize the Arctic grasslands, which has major climate change-combatting properties including carbon sequestering, methane suppression and light reflection.”
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society --which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year as a global nonprofit promoting the development and use of an open, globally connected, and secure Internet-- today announced that four new members have been seated on its Board of Trustees.
The results of the 2022 Board elections and appointments earlier this year are:
- Charles Mok is a visiting scholar at the Global Digital Policy Incubator of the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University. He also served two terms as an elected member of the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, representing the Information Technology (IT) sector.
- Sagarika Wickramasekera is currently an Assistant Network Manager at Sriplaee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Prior to this, she worked for the National Online Distance Education Service of the Ministry of Higher Education as Deputy Director - Systems where she actively participated in promoting distance education in Sri Lanka.
- Barry Leiba is the Director of Internet Standards at Futurewei Technologies. Prior to this he held various roles at IBM for almost 30 years.
- Victor Kuarsingh is currently Senior Director of Network Engineering and Delivery at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. He also co-chairs an IETF working group and serves on the IETF Ops Directorate.
In addition, the board reappointed Muhammad Shabbir to a one-year term to fill the seat left by the resignation of board member Mamounia Diop.
The Internet Society Board of Trustees is elected or appointed by Chapters, Organization Members, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the board. All four new trustees will serve three-year terms which commenced with the Internet Society board's 2022 Annual General Meeting held 18-19, June.
The current members of the Internet Society Board of Trustees are:
- Brian Haberman, principal staff research scientist at Johns Hopkins University
- Ted Hardie, Vice President for Global Technical Standards at Cisco
- Victor Kuarsingh, Senior Director of Network Engineering and Delivery at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Barry Leiba, Director of Internet Standards at Futurewei Technologies
- Luis Martínez, Professor at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico
- Charles Mok, visiting scholar at the Global Digital Policy Incubator of the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University.
- Robert Pepper, Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning, Facebook
- Jon Peterson, Fellow at Neustar
- George Sadowsky, former Executive Director of the Global Internet Policy Initiative
- Muhammad Shabbir, Research Associate, Institute of Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis at the National Defense University in Islamabad
- Andrew Sullivan, President and CEO of the Internet Society; serves as a non-voting member of the board
- Laura Thomson, Vice President of Engineering at Fastly
- Sagarika Wickramasekera, Assistant Network Manager at Sriplaee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Internet Society Board of Trustees provides strategic direction in support of the organization's mission. More information, including biographical details of all board members and details of the selection process, is available at: https://www.internetsociety.org/board-of-trustees/.
Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global non-profit organization working to ensure the Internet remains a force for good for everyone. Through its community of members, special interest groups, and 130+ chapters around the world, the organization defends and promotes Internet policies, standards, and protocols that keep the Internet open, globally-connected, and secure. For more information, please visit: internetsociety.org.
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BENGALURU, India, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Together with an ecosystem of partners the non-profit H&M Foundation launched a first of its kind USD 11 million initiative in 2020, to address the gaps in the system that keep Bengaluru waste pickers in poverty and exclusion. Now, plastic waste collected by informal waste pickers is becoming a valued resource in the fashion and textile industry, providing a higher income and recognition as an integral part of the circular value chain. Buttons partly made from the plastic waste are now featured on garments sold worldwide. The buttons are traceable down to the source of the waste along with names of the workers, social security, salaries and working conditions at the aggregation center.
In 2020, the H&M Foundation initiated Saamuhika Shakti, a collective impact initiative aiming to equip waste pickers to lift themselves out of poverty through a holistic ecosystem of organisations. Eight local partners are working together to support the waste picker community in various aspects - that the waste pickers themselves have identified - such as safe working conditions, access to social services and good quality education, water and sanitation, up-skilling or access to alternative jobs, innovations in waste management streams that are inclusive and provide livelihoods to the waste pickers, a shift in the way the population think about waste pickers, as well as increasing economic opportunities. The 4-year program (2020-2023) is funded by H&M Foundation with more than USD 11 million and aims to address the gaps in the system that keep waste pickers in poverty.
Two years in the making, Saamuhika Shakti is already impacting around 20,000 waste pickers including their families and has caught the attention of others. With the fashion and textile industry working to shift business models from linear to circular, sustainable materials are in demand, and recycled plastic plays a vital part in creating a regenerative industry. H&M Group has now become a business partner with the social enterprise Hasiru Dala Innovations, placing orders for millions of buttons partly made from recycled PET bottles (rPET) sourced by waste pickers in Bengaluru. This has extended the social impact of Saamuhika Shakti and will further benefit the waste picker community by creating jobs and income opportunities. It is a stand-alone business partnership which is not subsidised by the funds from the non-profit H&M Foundation.
"Waste management and material recycling are fundamental components of a circular economy, but in order for it to be truly sustainable, it needs to include the very group of people that upholds this value chain in India - the informal waste picker community. If challenges related to waste pickers' lives and the waste sector can be addressed, waste pickers have the potential to be a key player in a global circular system - and could not only contribute to the health and state of our planet, but also uplift themselves out of poverty. We call it inclusive circularity." - Maria Bystedt, Strategy Lead H&M Foundation.
The buttons are partly made from post-consumer PET waste collected primarily by informal waste pickers in Bengaluru, who segregate the waste and sell the PET to the social enterprise, Hasiru Dala Innovations who have received "Guaranteed Member Status" from World Fair Trade Organization. The PET waste is then flaked and washed and provided to two of H&M Group's button suppliers in India. The buttons are traceable down to the source of the waste along with names of the workers, social security, salaries and working conditions at the aggregation center.
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- In India alone, 62 million tons of waste is generated annually and only 15% of the waste is processed and treated. The invisible force behind recycling is the estimated 1.5 - 4 million informal waste pickers who make their living by collecting, cleaning, sorting, and segregating this waste.
- While informal waste pickers play a vital role in waste management and the circular economy in India, they have been shunned and marginalised, largely made invisible for the rest of the community. Many completely lack access to social security benefits and endure a difficult everyday reality including regular harassment - not to mention the health hazards they are subjected to when handling the waste. Women and children of waste pickers are especially vulnerable to violence and discrimination, both within and outside their homes. Substance abuse is widespread and accessing affordable healthcare is a huge challenge.
- Saamuhika Shakti is a first-of-its-kind initiative where H&M Foundation aims to holistically address the gaps in the system that keep waste pickers in poverty and exclusion. It has so far reached around 20,000 waste pickers and their family members (March 2022). The initiative has a strong focus on equity, addressing the basic needs of marginalized groups such as women and girls. 8 partners are contributing with their expertise, working together in a powerful ecosystem where a collective impact setup ensures that all activities are mutually reinforcing and that all partners contribute to the overarching objectives and common agenda.
- Definition of a waste picker: As per Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, India, the term `waste picker' is defined as `A person or groups of persons informally engaged in collection and recovery of reusable and recyclable solid waste from the source of waste generation in the streets, bins, material recovery facilities, processing and waste disposal facilities for sale to recyclers directly or through intermediaries to earn their livelihood. Waste pickers that are mentioned in this press release also includes waste workers employed at dry waste collection centers and informal waste entrepreneurs.
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EOS Linx continues strong relationship with NeoVolta Energy Storage System for
Superior Power Management Technology and Battery Chemistry
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS Linx (EOS), a leading provider of solar-supported electric vehicle charging stations with digital advertising displays (EOS Charge Stations), has chosen NeoVolta Inc. (NASDAQ: NEOV) as its battery supplier for its smart, network-connected solutions. Through this partnership, NeoVolta will provide customized, advanced energy storage systems for EOS Charge stations, contributing to EOS Linx's mission of supporting community-wide electrification programs and expanding the country's EV infrastructure.
Each EOS Charge Station provides a minimum of two chargers and is equipped with a 55- or 75-inch digital advertising display as well as a NeoVolta Energy Storage System. Installations are already underway in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas, with deployments in additional states set to begin before the end of 2022.
"We chose to expand our relationship with NeoVolta for several reasons: reliability, safety, and long battery life," says EOS Linx CEO Blake Snider. "We are thrilled to reinforce our partnership with NeoVolta as we set out to revolutionize EV charging for American drivers."
The NeoVolta systems provide high storage capacity and power output, along with high-cycle battery life. Engineered with a lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry, these systems are a safe, non-flammable alternative to ordinary lithium-ion batteries. In 2022, NeoVolta was recognized by Solar Power World's Top Solar Storage Products for the third year in a row.
"For our EV Charging network to be safe, we need to focus on intelligent power management and building a resilient platform that still works when the lights are out." says EOS Linx COO Alex McGhee. "NeoVolta provides both intelligent power storage as well as the data we need to continuously improve our overall solution."
"We are very proud to be the battery provider for the expanding network of EOS Charge Stations," says Brent Willson, CEO of NeoVolta Inc. "Our supply chain and production facility are ready for the increased demand."
EOS Linx combines solar energy and energy storage in its charging stations to support a more renewable electrification solution for electric vehicle charging, performing even when grid power is interrupted. EOS Linx already has 14,000 EV charging locations under contract or MSA. The comprehensive charging solution includes solar power generation and storage, electric vehicle charging, AI-based security, and digital out-of-home advertising that adds immediate value to each location.
NeoVolta designs, develops, and manufactures advanced energy storage systems for both residential and industrial use. Its storage solutions are engineered with Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFe(PO4)) battery chemistry, which is clean, nontoxic, and nonflammable. The residential-focused NeoVolta NV14 is equipped with a solar rechargeable 14.4 kWh battery system, a 7,680-Watt inverter, and a web-based energy management system with 24/7 monitoring. The system's 6,000-cycle battery life, one of the longest on the market, translates to 16.5 years of useful life, based on a full charge, and discharge each day. The NV14 has passed the product safety standards set forth by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for battery energy storage safety testing.
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Former President Trump on Wednesday called on Republicans to boot Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from his post as Senate minority leader, accusing the senator of being a “pawn for the Democrats.”
In a statement, Trump cited a Wednesday story from The Federalist about McConnell and his wife Elaine Chao’s alleged ties to China in calling for the senator’s ouster from his longtime leadership post.
“Mitch McConnell is not an Opposition Leader, he is a pawn for the Democrats to get whatever they want,” Trump said in his statement. “He is afraid of them, and will not do what has to be done. A new Republican Leader in the Senate should be picked immediately!”
Trump has feuded with McConnell, who he has dubbed “Old Crow,” since the Senate leader denounced the former president in Congress for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Over the weekend, the former president slammed McConnell for making remarks last week about “candidate quality,” in a reference to Republicans running for Senate, a number of which were hand-picked by Trump. McConnell has said the race for Senate control in November will be close.
Trump also took a dig at Chao, his former Transportation secretary who resigned from office one day after the Jan. 6 attack, calling her McConnell’s “crazy wife.” In Wednesday’s message he called her “Coco.”
Last year, Trump also called for Republicans to select a new Senate leader to boost the GOP’s chances of retaking Congress in 2022.
“I think we’re going to do very well,” Trump said at the time. “We need good leadership. Mitch McConnell has not done a great job, I think they should change Mitch McConnell.”
In Wednesday’s statement, Trump accused McConnell of giving the “Radical Left the Trillions and Trillions of Dollars that they constantly DEMAND” and faulted him for failing to stop passage of the landmark tax, climate and healthcare law known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
In fact, Democrats have had to find routes around staunch GOP opposition for their major spending programs, such as passed the IRA through the budget reconciliation process to avoid a filibuster, and President Biden using executive authority to forgive student debt this week.
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- INEO's core technology is now protected by patents in multiple jurisdictions giving it an additional layer of security and protection as the company proceeds with its rapid expansion across the globe.
SURREY, BC, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - INEO Tech Corp. (TSX-V: INEO) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), the innovative developer and operator of the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers, today announced it has been granted a patent from the European Patent Office ("EPO") for European Patent 3482377, entitled "COMBINATION MEDIA DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE PEDESTAL". This patent prevents any other Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) provider from selling an EAS system which contains a digital screen, leaving the INEO Welcoming System as the only system on the market which can combine advertising and loss prevention in one form factor.
INEO's patented technology combines a traditional Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system with a digital media display in one integrated device. EAS systems are theft prevention devices which are typically found at the entrance or exit of a retail store and transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal which detects tags and labels on products. The combination of a media display and EAS system is a non-trivial and unique invention due to the complexity in designing and housing a RF security tag system in close proximity to a media display screen without degradation of the required RF signal. This patented technology drives INEO's business model of integrating retail digital signage with retail media networks to generate SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) based revenue.
"Receiving this patent in Europe is a significant milestone for INEO as we continue to expand our reach into new global markets," said Greg Watkin, Chairman and President of INEO. "We know larger industry players are very interested in our technology and this patent gives significant protection against any of our competitors coming out with similar technology in the European market. This patent along with our corresponding patents in Canada and the United States protects INEO from competition with the larger EAS companies as we go after their customer base."
INEO filed its first patent on July 11, 2016, with the Canadian Intellectual Patent Office, resulting in INEO being granted Canadian patent 2,936,044, on January 15, 2018. At that time the Company also filed the subject matter under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which has now led to the granting of corresponding claims in additional treaty countries. The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted patent 10,614,691 on April 7, 2020. The European Patent Organization granted this most recent patent after a substantive examination of the patent application. The term on the patent runs until to July 10, 2036. The Company has also recently filed two further patent applications for additional protection of its unique intellectual property and expects to be granted these patents in due course.
The European Patent Office's mission is to grant European patents in accordance with the European Patent Convention. The EPO currently has 38 member states, comprising all the member states of the European Union plus other countries including the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
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INEO Tech Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, INEO Solutions Inc., operates the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers. INEO's patented technology integrates and monetizes digital screens with theft detection sensor gates at the entrance of retail stores. The Company's cloud-based platform uses IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to deliver customized digital advertising to each retail location based on the demographic mix, such as age and gender, of customer traffic at each location. The Company also deploys the INEO Welcoming Network technology through a SaaS-based solution to larger retail chains. INEO is headquartered in Surrey, Canada and publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "INEO" and on the OTCQB-Venture Market under the symbol "INEOF".
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Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the disclosure document, any information released or received with respect to the Company may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative.
This news release contains statements and information that, to the extent that they are not historical fact, may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information may include financial and other projections, as well as statements regarding future plans, objectives or economic performance, or the assumption underlying any of the foregoing. This news release uses words such as "may", "would", "could", "likely", "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "plan", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "outlook", and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual future results or anticipated events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements and accordingly, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements and information. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed on SEDAR, including the Company's most recent annual and interim Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
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9-year-old publishes book he started writing during pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM/Gray News) - A 9-year-old boy from Massachusetts has just released his first published book.
WGGB/WSHM reports, Springfield native Zaiden Rivera-Johnson, promoted the book over the weekend, where residents were able to meet the young author.
“I decided to write the book because I like to read,” Zaiden said. “I also did it for fun and to make money.”
Zaiden’s first book is “The Adventures of Zaiden and His Friends.”
The fourth grader said he started writing the book during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that his mom, Dr. Christine Johnson, helped edit the book and they found a publishing company to turn his dreams into reality.
“He would get up in the morning before me and just be on his computer typing away, typing away,” Johnson said. “And a couple of months later, he said, ‘Mommy, can you look at this?”
Johnson said young talent runs in the family.
“He also has a sister, Zoe. She’s the artist in the family,” Johnson said. “and before he was 5, Zaiden had already read over 200 books.”
Zaiden also said he’s working on a second book that could be ready later this year.
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BNP Paribas leads Sell-Side Advisory
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of the West, part of BNP Paribas Group, today announced that it led the financing for the acquisition of A to Z Wineworks by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, owned by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. BNP Paribas acted as the exclusive financial advisor to A to Z Wineworks and worked closely with Bank of the West on the deal.
A to Z Wineworks is one of Oregon's largest wineries and the world's first certified B Corp winery. Ste. Michelle is the leading winery in the Pacific Northwest. Some of its popular brands include Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Erath, and in California, Stags Leap.
"Bank of West's approach to this deal proved why they are such a valuable partner for wine industry leaders," said David Dearie, CEO, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. "The acquisition of A to Z Wineworks by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates gives us a substantial presence in Oregon and complements our roots in the Pacific Northwest. We believe there are exciting growth opportunities ahead of the combined business and we look forward to working with Bank of the West as we continue to scale."
"We've provided both financing and strategic guidance to A to Z Wineworks for over 15 years," said Adam Beak, Managing Director, Head of Beverage Vertical, Bank of the West. "It was particularly gratifying to facilitate the acquisition to another Bank of the West client. This deal is the result of a long and successful relationship."
Bank of the West is one of the nation's largest commercial lenders to the wine industry and brings in-depth experience and global connections. Bank of the West has led the financing for some of the industry's largest deals, including the $1.2-billion acquisition of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates by Sycamore Partners in 2021.
To learn more about Bank of the West's wine and agribusiness expertise, please visit: https://www.bankofthewest.com/commercial-banking.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest premium wineries in the United States. With a distinguished history that dates to 1934, the winery now farms more than 30,000 acres across Washington, Oregon, and California and distributes its wines in over 100 countries. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates pioneered vinifera winegrowing in Washington and remains the driving force behind viticulture and enology research in the state, including the establishment of the Washington State University viticulture and enology program and the construction of the university's research and teaching winery, now named the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center.
Ste. Michelle traces its roots to shortly after the repeal of Prohibition, through the founding of The Pommerelle Company and the National Wine Company (NAWICO) in 1934 and 1935, respectively. Pommerelle and NAWICO merged in 1954 and became American Wine Growers. American Wine Growers first produced wines under the Ste. Michelle Vineyards label in 1967. Ste. Michelle first entered Oregon with the purchase of Erath in 2006.The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates portfolio includes Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Erath, A to Z, H3, Liquid Light, Intrinsic, REX HILL, Spring Valley Vineyard, Patz & Hall, and Northstar, along with several other premium brands. The winery also has partnerships with Marchesi Antinori (Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Col Solare), Ernst Loosen (Eroica), and Michel Gassier (Tenet). Ste. Michelle Wine Estates serves as the exclusive U.S. importer for Marchesi Antinori and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. For more information, please visit www.smwe.com.
A to Z Wineworks captures "The Essence of Oregon" by carefully blending wines true to their variety exclusively sourced from vineyards strung through Oregon's remarkable Western valleys. The company sets the standard for cool climate, food-friendly Oregon Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay. A to Z Wineworks is Oregon's top-selling brand known for dependable, affordable quality. For more information visit www.atozwineworks.com.
At Bank of the West, we know money deposited in a bank has the power to finance positive change. So we are taking action to ensure our activities help protect the planet, improve people's lives, and strengthen communities. We are redefining banking for a better future by focusing on areas where we believe we can have a real impact: supporting energy transition, helping enable women entrepreneurs, and financing innovative start-ups. As the bank for a changing world, Bank of the West is committed to sustainable finance along with our parent company BNP Paribas. Through Digital Channels and offices across the U.S., Bank of the West provides financial tools and resources to more than 2 million individuals, families and businesses.
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A Group of Community Members From AXIE INFINITY, the Largest NFT Game in the World, Announce The Acquisition of a Majority Holding of Fire-Tier NFTs for the Reigning BIG3 Champions TRILOGY Coached by Stephen Jackson
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BIG3 announced that members of the Axie Infinity community – the token-based online video game– have purchased the majority of the Fire-Tier editions of Trilogy, receiving ownership-like value and utility in the 2021 BIG3 defending champions. This purchase is part of the BIG3's new model of ownership announced in April 2022, which leverages blockchain technology to sell NFTs offering ownership-like benefits. Other BIG3 FEAT owners include DeGods, Gary Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends, Bill Lee and MyDoge/DogeCoin, Krause House, and Snoop Dogg and PayPal Co-Founder Ken Howery.
"We are absolutely thrilled to have the Axie Infinity community, cloudwhite, Artic, Jihoz, Flying Falcon, baronar, Enjoi AxieChat, Coco Bear, RCTech, Aur, freak and AxieDAO on board with Trilogy," said BIG3 co-founder, Ice Cube. "Partnering with the largest NFT-based game in the world demonstrates BIG3's commitment to meaningful Web3. Hopefully, with the Axie community behind the team, Trilogy can pull out a win this weekend and go for the Championship 3-peat."
The BIG3 playoffs tip off at 4pm ET on August 14th at Amalie Arena and will see Trilogy take on Rick Mahorn's Aliens for a spot in the 2022 Championship Game in Atlanta, GA, on August 21. 3-Headed Monsters and Power will go head to head for the second Championship spot. The league will conclude the season with its first-ever Celebrity Game and Inaugural All-Star Game on August 21.
"We are coming together as a collective group of Axie community members to usher in a new era of fan engagement through the BIG3," said cloudwhite. "The culture and passion that has been curated around the BIG3 is something we believe in along with unlocking new opportunities for players and fans. We look forward to competing against the other Web3 community owned teams and bringing home some hardware."
Known for its in-game economy, Axie Infinity runs on the Ethereum blockchain with the help of Ronin, a sidechain that minimizes fees and transaction delays. It's primarily focused on turn-based battles, either against computer-controlled Axie teams or live opponents over the Internet.
To stay updated with the latest news about BIG3 FEATs join the Discord here. Playoffs, the Championship Game, the All-Star Game, and Celebrity Game will air on CBS and Paramount+, and tickets can be purchased here. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and instagram.
ABOUT AXIE INFINITY:
Axie Infinity is a game universe filled with fascinating creatures, Axies, that players can collect as pets. Players aim to battle, breed, collect, raise, and build kingdoms for their Axies. The universe has a player-owned economy where players can truly own, buy, sell, and trade resources they earn in the game through skilled-gameplay and contributions to the ecosystem.
ABOUT BIG3:
BIG3 (BIG3.com) is who we are, FIREBALL3 is what we play. It's not your grandfather's 3-on-3. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences.
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Demetrius Comes, former CISO and VP of Engineering at GoDaddy, joins Sovrn to drive platform evolution
BOULDER, Colo., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sovrn, a publisher technology platform that empowers content creators to remain independent and thrive on the Open Web, announced today that Demetrius Comes has joined the company's leadership team as chief technology officer to oversee all of its technology efforts, innovations and platforms. With an extensive technical background and experience leading interdisciplinary teams that develop systems working at internet scale, his hire brings to Sovrn a fresh perspective and vision to amplify and evolve its easy-to-use, multi-product publisher platform.
Comes, a product-minded executive leader, brings more than three decades of experience in distributed architectures; software development, engineering and operations; and cyber security, both on premises and in the cloud. In his role with Sovrn, Comes will partner with CEO Walter Knapp and the executive leadership team to create and drive company strategy, goals and execution to align diverse technology and teams to a single, cohesive platform.
"I am thrilled to have Demetrius at the helm of technological and solution innovation at Sovrn," said Knapp. "His deep expertise in digital transformation, cloud-based scale and leading diverse teams will help us achieve our vision."
Most recently, Comes was the chief information and security officer and vice president of engineering at GoDaddy where he spearheaded all cyber security related matters and led its application services team, responsible for all core technologies at the company, including its Amazon Web Services cloud excellence team. Previous roles at GoDaddy during his seven years with the company included a role as the vice president of engineering hosting where he led the architecture of all hosting products, responsible for over $500 million in revenue. Prior to his tenure at GoDaddy, Comes held senior-level positions at several technology companies, primarily in the gaming industry, including at ELine Media, Warner Bros. Games and Petroglyph Games. Comes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Akron in Ohio.
"I'm excited to join Sovrn at such a transformational stage in the company's journey," said Comes. "I look forward to collaborating with the executive, engineering, product and go-to-market teams to scale and drive product innovation and exceptional customer experience."
About Sovrn
Sovrn provides products and services to thousands of online publishers to help them understand, operate and grow their business. Sovrn is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with offices in New York, London and San Diego.
With thousands of customers deploying advertising, affiliate marketing, and data products across more than 60,000 websites, Sovrn reaches over 400 million active consumers across more than 20 billion page views every day. Sovrn has been a leader in online publisher technology since its founding and has been recognized by IAB, JICWEBS, and TAG for its role in combating fraud and promoting pro-transparency initiatives. Sovrn is dedicated to helping content creators do more of what they love, and less of what they don't. www.sovrn.com
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STERLING, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADG-REI Technology Ventures, a collaboration between REI Systems of Sterling, VA, and ADG Tech Consulting of Herndon, VA, today announced that it has been awarded a joint venture (JV) contract by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) worth $110M. Under a three-year contract, ADG-REI Technology Ventures will provide Agile DevSecOps services for mission-critical immigration systems.
The contract is part of the USCIS Outcome-Based Delivery and Development Operations (DevOps) Services (ODOS) III program. ADG-REI Technology Ventures provides leading-edge DevSecOps and User Experience Design (UXD) services to frequently deploy cost-effective and high-quality code supporting the USCIS mission—overseeing lawful immigration to the United States. The team will leverage an open-source technology stack, microservices architecture, and human-centered design practices in an Agile environment to deliver new business functionalities daily. The JV's technical experts will be responsible for developing high-quality business functionality to work within customer-centric architectures and processes.
"For nearly 20 years, REI Systems has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to honor its mission of safeguarding the American people. We have a proven track record delivering innovative software solutions that cross many of the markets we serve," said Samidha Manu, Vice President of Federal Civilian Services. "Expanding our Agile DevSecOps presence within DHS further demonstrates our past successes and ability to deliver fully tested rapidly operational capabilities into our customers' hands."
REI Systems provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Our technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. We take a Mindful Modernization® approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is the REI Way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers' strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology. For more information, visit REIsystems.com.
ADG Tech Consulting is an IT and software development consulting provider with 12 years of international and domestic professional experience. ADG provides 24 hours, seven days a week support. Its consultants specialize in leading-edge technology to efficiently meet our clients' existing and ever-changing needs. For more information, visit adgtech.net.
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EUROGERM is strengthening its presence in North America with the creation of EUROGERM KB LLC, a merger of EUROGERM USA and KB INGREDIENTS, a specialist in the manufacture, packaging and distribution of food ingredients.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the merger, the EUROGERM group is acquiring strategic assets for its development in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The complementary assets and combined expertise between the two companies, specializing in bakery ingredients, will make it possible to support current and future North American customers with optimal efficiency and responsiveness.
Located in New Jersey, with direct access to the East Coast, KB INGREDIENTS production and packaging plant will increase EUROGERM's production and distribution capacities in North America. EUROGERM USA, for its part, will provide access to the group's various elements of expertise: CSR, R&D, global sourcing, training, regulatory compliance, sensory evaluation.
The creation of EUROGERM KB LLC offers customers and vendors in the North American market the opportunity to work with an innovative and agile partner while benefiting from the support of an international group. The pooling of resources and particularly the supply of raw materials will generate strong purchasing synergies, a major advantage during this period of inflation.
United around common values -integrity, respect, commitment and passion for success- EUROGERM USA and KB INGREDIENTS will share within EUROGERM KB LLC the same ambition in the service of their customers: Feeding a better future!
"We are very pleased with this merger between our two companies. EUROGERM KB LLC will allow us to strengthen the proximity with our customers, to develop and offer new expertise, particularly in the field of pastry". Jean-François HONORÉ, President of the EUROGERM Group, Ben KANSAKAR, CEO of EUROGERM USA and Brad KEATING, Founder and CEO of KB INGREDIENTS.
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Specialist in ingredients and solutions for the wheat-flour-bread-pastry sector, EUROGERM has supported its customers since its creation in 1989, in each of their developments. Recognized as an expert in crispiness, softness, taste and texture, EUROGERM shares its passion for bread and pastries for beautiful, good and healthy products, sources of satisfaction and pleasure.
The group in figures: Turnover €133m (2021) – More than 500 employees – 15 subsidiaries worldwide
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Press contact: EUROGERM - Pascale Creusvaux
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The family of Halyna Hutchins is demanding the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office remove video it released of her "dying on the church floor" in the moments after she was shot on the set of the movie "Rust" last year, according to a letter written by the family's attorney and obtained by CNN.
Hutchins, the film's cinematographer, was killed and director Joel Souza was injured when a gun being handled by actor Alec Baldwin went off while they were rehearsing a scene at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico in October.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office released several files Monday from its ongoing investigation into the shooting, including photos, recordings and reports, officials said. Video of Hutchins dying is included in the data released.
In the letter to the sheriff's office, Brian Panish, an attorney for the Hutchins family, said the release of the evidence has caused "irreparable" damage to her husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son.
"Your office trampled on the constitutional rights of the Hutchins," the letter, dated April 27, reads. "Without any discussion, your office unilaterally determined that Mr. Hutchins would be given access to the materials to review early in the morning on Monday, April 25 before being released to the public later in the afternoon giving him less than a business day to review the materials."
Due to the "sheer volume of material," that was "a wholly inadequate amount of time," and the family wasn't given the opportunity "to request that discretion be exercised, and sensitive material be redacted," Panish wrote.
On top of that, the letter said, the sheriff's office did not redact Hutchins' private and personal information. Panish wrote his client fears video of his wife's final moments could be used by bullies to emotionally abuse their son.
The letter demands the sheriff's office respect the Hutchins family's "constitutional rights of dignity, privacy, respect, and fairness going forward," and the office take down footage of Hutchins "dying on the church floor."
"While the damage of publishing the video is irreparable, taking down the video will end your office's complicity in causing further harm," the letter reads.
CNN has reached out to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office to confirm receipt of the letter and additional comment.
During an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America" Wednesday, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza defended releasing the material. "We're in response to a public records request, where we're required to release the information, and it was also an effort to be transparent in the investigation," Mendoza said.
The investigation is "nearing completion" he told ABC, adding his office is waiting on FBI analysis of firearm munitions, DNA prints, a report from the medical examiner, and some cell phone data analysis. His office is hoping this will wrap up in "weeks, and not months," he told GMA.
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Unique Integrated Platform Consolidates Enterprise Risk and Operations Capabilities Across Critical Business Areas for Hospitals and Independently-Owned Radiology Centers
WALLINGFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InsiteOne LLC, a leading provider of cloud based enterprise imaging solutions, and Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare vendor risk management solutions, announced that it has executed a solutions partner and reseller agreement. This collaboration enables InsiteOne to deliver Censinet RiskOps™ to its expanding customer base. In addition, InsiteOne is significantly strengthening its customers' third-party risk management by leveraging Censinet's unique Cybersecurity Data Room, where customers can centralize and manage risk questionnaire responses and documentation required by their customer's security assessments, remediations and reassessments.
"Radiology practices manage a complex data environment with many systems and entities where protected health information is transmitted and stored, including RIS, PACS, computer information systems, DICOM, imaging equipment, mobile devices, cloud storage, patient portals, and revenue cycle management systems," said Dave Cook, CEO, InsiteOne. "Our partnership with Censinet will give our customers increased productivity and operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to care delivery, data privacy, and patient safety."
Censinet RiskOps™ enables departments to come together as a single, cohesive team that responds faster and more effectively to risks affecting business operations, care delivery, and patient safety. Business and clinical leaders benefit from efficient procurement processes, effective contracting, fewer post-purchase problems, and elimination of costly duplication and rework. Risk owners achieve maximum visibility across the lifecycle of processes, suppliers, and products, resulting in better enterprise performance.
"The recent number of significant data breaches and ransomware attacks on radiology centers emphasizes the urgency for better cyber risk management and security controls across all acute and post-acute care facilities," said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. "Our partnership with InsiteOne provides its customers with a complete third-party and enterprise risk management solution for hospitals or independently-owned radiology centers."
For more information on the partnership, visit www.insiteone.com/censinet
InsiteOne is a pioneer in the field of digital medical image storage and archiving services, having started the first cloud based VNA (vendor neutral archive) in 1999. With an expert team of professionals in medical imaging, business management, data center operations, and healthcare technologies, the company is passionate about helping solve the challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences industries today. To learn more about InsiteOne, visit www.InsiteOne.com.
Censinet, based in Boston, MA, enables healthcare organizations to take the risk out of their business with Censinet RiskOps™, the first and only cloud-based exchange that integrates and consolidates enterprise risk management and operations capabilities across critical clinical and business areas. RiskOps builds upon the Company's foundational success with third-party risk management (TPRM) for healthcare. Censinet transforms healthcare risk by increasing productivity and operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to care delivery, data privacy, and patient safety. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.
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Justyn Thompson
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HEILBRONN, Germany, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year of building numerous partnerships with brands across Europe, US, UK and Canada, IT-company Admitad and tech giant Huawei have decided to widen the geography of their cooperation. Companies are in the final stages of signing contracts that will cover the rest of the world, including promising regions like MENA, LATAM and others.
Earlier this year, Petal Search, a mobile search engine by Huawei, honoured Admitad with their Partner of the Year award. The amount of GMV generated by Petal Search users making online purchases through Admitad advertisers' stores doubled in H1 of 2022. Widening of collaboration will enable Petal Search to select partners from a full list of more than 30,000 brands and merchants across the globe.
Through PetalSearch, Admitad's advertisers gain exclusive access to the 40 million monthly active users of Huawei Petal Search across 170 countries, and more than 28 million monthly active users of Petal Maps.
The team behind Petal Search has the ambition of taking their rightful place among the world's top-tier search engines, shaking the market dominance of the likes of Google and Bing.
"Currently, the ads environment is configured in a way that not a single new search engine can survive without the support of these major dominant players. That´s not good. This is one of the reasons we decided to team up with Admitad. They provide our solution with additional monetisation options and an alternative way to develop our text ads service - through partnerships and direct collaborations with brands of all grades. Due to their level of flexibility and agility, we treat Admitad as an essential partner in our product innovation," explains Dr. Jaime Gonzalo, VP Huawei Mobile Services Europe.
CEO and founder of Admitad, Alexander Bachmann, notes the success of the current cooperation - the number of monthly clicks on advertisers' sites often ran into the tens of millions.
"We are thrilled to support the birth of a new 'supernova' in the search engine market. The Petal Search team is actively trying out new approaches, harnessing the expertise of Admitad managers and, as a result, users have a positive perception of customised ads. This is confirmed by their willingness to spend more - the AOV of Huawei customers is around $33, which is higher than the current average of $30 in partner marketing." - Alexander Bachmann
Huawei and Admitad expect an explosive growth of GMV in the second half of the year, especially Q4. By that time, the search engine will start partnerships with hundreds of new brands combined with a period of major sales. Another revenue-boosting factor will be a line of search engine monetisation tools that Admitad will roll out in the near future, including features inspired by their cooperation with Huawei.
Current plans include MonetizeSuggest, a tool for providing users research suggestions with embedded partner links, features based on data from various coupon and product feeds, and other useful options for search market players.
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Which pastry board is best?
Pastry boards are indispensable kitchen accessories that are just as important for professional chefs who require quick, consistent results as they are for aspiring bakers who are looking to start on the right foot. A proper pastry board can save you valuable cleanup time and help to ensure that your final result turns out as expected. The Marble Pastry Cutting Board and Marble Rolling Pin provide pros and amateurs alike with a thick, heavy pastry board and rolling pin that are easy to clean.
What to consider before you buy a pastry board
Material
The biggest choice you will encounter when considering a pastry board is determining which material will best suit your needs, both when it comes to what you intend to use the board for as well as how easily you can integrate it into your kitchen workflow and space.
- Wood pastry boards are traditional-looking and won’t hold heat. They are often built with channels around the edge to prevent flour and other ingredients from being pushed off the board and onto your countertops. Wooden boards are light, but require special care to keep them in good condition, as they need to be properly sealed and oiled to prevent stains and damage. They are not dishwasher safe.
- Marble pastry boards are beautiful to look at, making them a bit easier to store for those who find them attractive enough to leave out on display. Marble is easy to clean and many models are dishwasher safe. These boards are heavy and tend to remain cool which makes them excellent for dough that is especially heat sensitive.
- Plastic pastry boards are light, easy to clean and often more affordable than other models. Due to their weight, however, it’s important to choose one that has exceptionally sticky feet to prevent it from moving while you use it. Over time, plastic boards may develop scratches and chips in them that result in dough sticking.
- Silicone pastry mats are a popular choice, as they are easy to both clean and store. They can be rolled up to fit just about anywhere and, as long as your countertop is clean, they grip most surfaces easily despite their light weight.
Size
While the amount of dough that you intend to roll out on your pastry board is crucial in determining what size will work best for you, it’s also important to keep in mind the amount of counter and storage space available to you. An oversized, wooden pastry board may work wonders while being used but will be a challenge to keep out of sight once it’s time to clean up.
What you bake the most
Different types of dough work better with different pastry board materials. Carefully consider your favorite recipes to determine if one particular type of board will yield the best results for you. Some boards also feature measurements and diagrams on them which can be of great convenience for some common recipes.
What to look for in a quality pastry board
Grip
It’s important that your pastry board grips your countertop to prevent it from sliding around while you use your rolling pin. Rubber pads on the back of your board will help assure less fuss and less risk of your board slipping off the counter and potentially breaking or causing injury.
Diagrams and measurements
Some plastic, silicone and wood boards feature measurements and diagrams on them that can prove to be useful for anyone who likes to have information available to them in as many places as possible.
Weight
Choose a pastry board that is hefty enough to prevent it from moving underneath your rolling pin, but not so heavy as to pose a serious hazard. Dropping a marble pastry board can cause the stone to shatter into sharp pieces, damage your floor or cause potentially serious injury to anyone unfortunate enough to catch one on the top of their foot.
Cleaning
One of the biggest reasons people invest in a pastry board is to prevent them from having to clean flour, dough or other ingredients from their countertop. Select a board that is easily cleaned to make full use of this convenience. Silicone or plastic boards and mats are dishwasher safe, while marble boards wipe off easily thanks to their smooth surface.
Storage
Your ability to easily store your pastry board will depend on your available space and the type of board that you choose. Those who prioritize storage should consider silicone pastry mats, as these can be rolled up with no risk of damaging or deforming them.
Looks
Well-designed pots, pans and other kitchen tools are often used as functional decor, especially among cooking enthusiasts and chefs who take pride in their equipment. Pastry boards are no different, with wood and marble varieties in particular available in many designs and colors. If you prefer to keep your kitchen tools within reach, or simply don’t have the cupboard space to store your pastry board, consider a model that will fit your style and look great out in the open.
How much you can expect to spend on a pastry board
Silicone pastry boards are the least expensive, with some models costing as little as $10. Boards made from wood or marble can cost over $100 depending on the quality of the product. Most serious pastry chefs will find a board in the $40-$70 range that will suit their needs.
Pastry board FAQ
Do you really need a pastry board?
A. Pastry boards are built with preparing dough in mind, and are therefore designed to make this process as easy as possible from kneading to cleanup. While some people are content to use their countertop while baking, professionals find that a pastry board makes baking easier and yields better results.
How do you clean a wood pastry board?
A. Do not submerge your wood pastry board in water or allow it to soak up any soap or kitchen cleaning products. Users recommend allowing your wood board to dry and then using a plastic putty knife or scraper to gently remove any hardened dough or flour. Gently wipe the board with a damp cloth and allow it to dry completely before applying a thin layer of specially formulated cutting board oil to the board’s surface.
Can you put a pastry board in the oven?
A. No. Pastry boards are not designed to be baked. The high heat inside your oven will damage your board and could cause wood models to burn.
What’s the best pastry board to buy?
Top pastry board
Marble Pastry Cutting Board and Marble Rolling Pin
What you need to know: This marble pastry board looks great and includes a rolling pin.
What you’ll love: With its included rolling pin, this marble set has everything you need to start making dough. Aesthetically pleasing, it also makes a great serving platter for cheese and meat assortments.
What you should consider: Some users have had to polish their boards with fine sandpaper to achieve the smoothness they desire, and the marble rolling pin can break easily if dropped.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pastry board for the money
Creative Home Natural White Marble Pastry Board Set
What you need to know: This marble pastry board set is affordable and also features mango wood.
What you’ll love: The non-stick properties make it ideal for any baker. Its thick construction prevents bunching and rippling while being used.
What you should consider: The marble pastry boards require extra care while handling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zelancio Reversible Wooden Pastry Board
What you need to know: For bakers looking for a traditional wood pastry board, this reversible model includes measurement guides and a counter-gripping lip.
What you’ll love: Large and thick, this board stays put on your counter thanks to a lip that prevents you from pushing it away from you. Fully reversible, the lip on the other side also works as a wall that prevents flour and dough from escaping.
What you should consider: Some users have found that the wood used in this board warps over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Human remains found in West Texas in 2013 have been identified as a teen reported missing more than 20 years ago, state officials said.
The remains, now identified as Sylvia Nicole Smith, were found in Midland County while workers were surveying near an oil field well site, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said in a statement Monday.
Smith was 16 years old when her mother filed a runaway report with Midland police after having not seen her for four days, according to DPS.
In 2013, Smith's then-unidentified remains were sent to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, where results of DNA extraction and an anthropology report revealed the remains were of a female between the ages of 14-21 and likely the victim of a homicide, the statement said.
The DNA results were then put into the Combined DNA Index System, DPS said, in the hopes of finding a match.
In 2020, after years of no results, DPS' Texas Rangers coordinated with the Midland County District Attorney's Office to send the remains for advanced DNA analysis that would provide a more accurate physical description, according to the statement. Results showed that the victim was African American and provided information on her eye and hair color.
A genetic genealogist examined the DNA to match it to a distant relative, DPS said, and after interviewing many potential relatives, the Rangers came across Smith's mother, who told them her daughter had been missing since 2000. The University of North Texas verified the remains were Smith after collecting DNA samples from her relatives.
A homicide investigation is now underway, DPS said, and the Rangers ask anyone with information into her disappearance to come forward.
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NEW YORK and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the opening of its newest global office, Stagwell Malaysia. Stagwell opened its regional headquarters in Singapore in November 2021. Stagwell's travel content and media brand, Ink, and Assembly, a global omnichannel media agency delivering media and more, will collaborate in the new location.
As part of the office opening, Ink has grown its partnership with Malaysia Airlines to offer sponsorship and advertising opportunities online and offline at the airport, onboard flights, and at home. Ink is actively hiring to support the expansion.
Assembly, which recently won recognition from two of the most prestigious local marketing award bodies, Marketing Excellence Malaysia and MARKies Malaysia, for its leading work in the market across media, will expand its staff to support the growth ambitions of local Malaysian brands and continue to support global businesses in the market.
"As Malaysia celebrates its Independence Day, we are excited to establish our newest global entity in Kuala Lumpur," said Randy Duax, managing director, Asia-Pacific, Stagwell. "Malaysia's GDP grew 9% last quarter and e-commerce transactions are expected to grow 25% per year over the next few years. For the kinds of innovative and disruptive clients our network serves and the kind of talent we have in our portfolio, we're uniquely positioned to amplify brands into, out of, and within Malaysia."
Stagwell boasts nearly 2,000 employees in the APAC region at agencies including creative network 72andSunny, communications firm Allison+Partners, creative agency Anomaly, global omnichannel media agency Assembly (named the 2021 Media Agency of the Year for Asia-Pacific by The Drum), digital transformation agency Code and Theory, creative collective Forsman & Bodenfors, (named top creative agency in Singapore by Campaign Brief), travel content and media brand INK, multilingual content agency Locaria, path-to-purchase shop MMI Agency, and consumer research agency National Research Group.
In addition, Stagwell's innovative affiliate network now boasts 70 active and independent agency brands. In APAC, Stagwell's affiliate partners include Beyond Media Global (Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Sydney, Taipei), creative agency Enormous (Gurgaon, Mumbai), influencer agency Metric Design Studio (Shanghai), and digital and content full-service agency Serviceplan (Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Seoul).
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‘Pod living’ sees 14 people living in one home for cheaper rent
PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) - As rent in parts of the United States becomes out of reach for some, a new concept in California is gaining traction. “Pod living” allows for multiple people to share one home.
The rent for a three-bedroom, two-bath house in Palo Alto, California, could easily run $6,000 to $8,000. But the 14 residents are only paying $800 per month. While they share the kitchen and other spaces, each resident sleeps in a pod a bit larger than a twin bed.
“Our pods are actually eight feet tall, so it gives enough room for bigger people and also some wiggle room, so they’re not like the Japanese capsules. They’re a little bit larger,” said Christina Lennox, the co-founder of Brownstone Shared Housing.
She designed the pods and said she can cocoon in one all day. Each pod is outfitted with a temperature-controlled fan, lighting, a fold-down desk and any personal touches an individual wants to add.
Lennox and co-founder James Stallworth wanted to address the need for affordable housing. They tried to do this in New York but ran into objections. However, Palo Alto doesn’t set a limit on renters in a single-family house. They also found a cooperative landlord.
“We told them about our concept and the benefits of it and how it would help people, and the landlord was interested,” Stallworth said.
The residents are all in their 20s, getting started in their careers or doing internships.
Luis Alsonso, a resident from Peru, loves having access to the kitchen. He says sleeping in a pod is fine.
“For me, I don’t need a big space. Every night, when I go to sleep, I need just one bed,” he said.
In a year, the idea for pod living went from a concept to affordable housing for 20 at two sites, financed mostly by savings and family.
“I don’t mind depleting my savings like this, as long as I’m able to bring this to the world. That’s all I really care about,” Lennox said.
The shared housing company is also operating in Bakersfield. They’re hoping to take their concept nationwide.
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The death of Naomi Judd just one day before her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame has cast a pall over Sunday's ceremony -- but the show will go on.
The Country Music Hall of Fame was "shocked and saddened" by Judd's death, CEO Kyle Young said in a statement on Twitter. However, Judd's family asked that the induction of the mother-daughter duo The Judds continue as planned, he said.
"We will do so, with heavy hearts," Young wrote.
Judd passed away at the age of 76, her daughters announced Saturday, hours before the country music legend -- one half of The Judds, along with her daughter Wynonna -- was to be celebrated at the Nashville museum's Medallion Ceremony.
It's unclear how the ceremony might be changed or adjusted in the wake of Judd's passing. A separate tweet on the Hall of Fame's page announced the pre-ceremony "Red Carpet Experience," scheduled for Sunday afternoon, had been canceled in light of Judd's death.
In their announcements shared on Twitter, Judd's daughters Wynonna and Ashley, an actress, wrote that they "lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness."
"We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public," her daughters' statement added. "We are in unknown territory."
Naomi Judd shared during a 2016 appearance on "Good Morning America" that she had been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. That same year, she wrote a book titled "River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope" explaining her struggles.
In its announcement of the 2021 members-elect, the Hall of Fame credited Naomi and Wynonna Judd with helping "take country back to its roots in the 1980s with lean, tuneful songs influenced by traditional folk music, acoustic blues, and family harmony acts."
The mother-daughter duo began performing together as a professional act in the early 1980s, soon producing a string of major hits like "Mama He's Crazy" and "Love Can Build a Bridge," and selling more than 20 million records. Between 1984 and 1991, The Judds won five Grammys and had 14 No. 1 singles, per the Hall of Fame.
While Wynonna sang lead, "Naomi provided harmony, wit, and a sashaying stage presence that engaged audiences," the Hall of Fame said.
The announcement was updated after the news Judd had died, noting, "The museum, the Judds' family and fans, and the entertainment industry mourn her sudden passing."
The Judds performed together publicly for the first time in years at the CMT Music Awards early last month, singing "Love Can Build a Bridge." Judd's death also came soon after the announcement of The Judds' 10-date "Final Tour," which was scheduled to begin in September.
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Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85
CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Columnist and political commentator Mark Shields, who shared his insight into American politics and wit on “PBS NewsHour” for decades, has died. He was 85.
Shields died Saturday morning at his Chevy Chase, Maryland, home, from kidney failure, “PBS NewsHour” spokesman Nick Massella said.
Shields was a regular on the show starting in 1987, the year the show began, and stepped down from his regular Friday night discussion segment in December 2020. He had collaborated with David Brooks since 2001 to provide analysis and commentary in their weekly Shields & Brooks segment and during election specials and conventions and before that with David Gergen and Paul Gigot, according to “PBS NewsHour.” His tenure there spanned six presidencies.
Brooks tweeted his 2020 tribute to Shields in The New York Times, calling it “an attempt to capture one of the finest and beloved men” he had ever known.
“We’ve had thousands of disagreements over the years, but never a second of acrimony,” Brooks wrote in the piece. “Mark radiates a generosity of spirit that improves all who come within his light.”
Judy Woodruff, “PBS NewsHour” anchor and managing editor, tweeted that she was “heartbroken” to share the news of Shields’ death, and noted his wife Anne was at his side at his death. For decades, she said, Shields “wowed us with his encyclopedic knowledge of American politics, his sense of humor and mainly his big heart.”
The Weymouth, Massachusetts, native graduated from the University of Notre Dame and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, according to “PBS NewsHour.” He began his career in Washington as a legislative assistant and speechwriter for Wisconsin Sen. William Proxmire in 1965, according to “PBS NewsHour.” Three years later, Shields joined New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and later worked on numerous campaigns. In 1979, he began writing a column at The Washington Post that was later distributed by Creators Syndicate.
Shields was a moderator and panelist on CNN’s “Capital Gang” from 1988 to 2005 and a regular panelist on “Inside Washington,” which aired on PBS and ABC, from 2005 until 2013. He also wrote “On the Campaign Trail,” an account of the 1984 presidential campaign.
Niece Carolyn Ryan, managing editor of The New York Times, tweeted: “So sad to tell you that my uncle, Mark Shields, died this morning. He was a special guy: full of heart and wisdom and love. Love of politics, sports, and so many people.”
Knowing and working with Shields was a privilege, “PBS NewsHour” Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz tweeted.
“Truly one of a kind. Mark’s intellect, wit, and heart were unmatched,” she wrote. “I left every single conversation I ever had with him smarter and smiling.”
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HANGZHOU, China, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has released its full-year 2021 financial results, reporting a total revenue of RMB 81.42 billion, and achieving a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 28.21%. The net profits attributable to shareholders of the company was RMB 16.80 billion, reflecting a YoY growth of 25.51%.
Overseas revenue in 2021 amounted to RMB 21.99 billion, with YoY growth of 24.23%, accounting for 27% of the total revenue of the company.
Hikvision also released its Q1 2022 financial results, and reported a revenue of RMB 16.52 billion, which represents a YoY increase of 18.11%. Net profits attributable to shareholders of the company was RMB 2.28 billion, representing a YoY growth of 5.29%.
Moving forward, the company will continue to focus on the innovation of technologies, products, and solutions to create value for customers and society. Hikvision is committed to serving various industries through its cutting-edge technologies of machine perception, artificial intelligence, and big data, leading the future of AIoT.
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- Q2 Revenue totaled $18.4 million, 80% higher than the same period in 2021
- First half 2022 revenue grew 108% to $38.6 million compared to the first half of last year
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Think Research Corporation (TSXV: THNK) (OTCQB: THKKF) ("Think" or the "Company"), a healthcare technology company focused on transforming healthcare through knowledge-based digital health software solutions, today reported financial results for the second quarter and Year-to-Date period ending June 30, 2022. Additional information concerning the Company, including our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the periods ended June 30, 2022, can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on our website. With over 13,000 enterprise healthcare facilities under license, Think solutions enable more than 300,000 doctors, nurses and pharmacist users to leverage our essential data service to help ensure everyone gets the best possible care.
"We are very pleased to report significant revenue increases for both Q2 and the first half of 2022 relative to the same periods in 2021, despite experiencing some revenue delays related to deferrals within our clinical research program associated with delays in our sponsoring drug program," said Sachin Aggarwal, Think's CEO. "We expect these studies to come back on track during the second half of the year. Further, Think is increasingly winning larger deals and we are confident that our current trajectory is aligned with the Company's near and longer-term growth and profitability expectations."
- Q2 revenue of $18.4 million increased 80% or $8.2 million over the $10.2 million reported in Q2 2021, while revenue for the first six months of 2022 was $38.6 million, $20.0 million or 108% higher than the corresponding period in 2021.
- Revenue from each of Think's primary segments:
- Adjusted EBITDA1 reflected a loss of $1.6 million compared to a loss of $1.3 million in Q2 2021 and a loss of $0.3 million in Q1 2022. The quarter -over-quarter decline in Adjusted EBITDA was a direct result of a sequential decrease in revenue associated with delays in clinical research programs and one-time professional services revenue in the software and data segment that was recognized in Q1. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Non-IFRS Financial Measures" for further information.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin2 (as defined herein) was negative 9% in Q2 compared to negative 13% in Q2 2021. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Non-IFRS Financial Measures" for further information. During the first six months of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA margin was negative 5% compared to negative 16% for the first six months of 2021, with the improvement attributable to realized cost synergies and overall revenue scale relative to last year.
- During the second quarter and first half of FY2022, the Company generated gross profit of $9.4 million and $18.5 million, an increase of 66% and 68%, respectively, over the $5.7 million and $11.0 million in the comparable periods the prior year. The rise in gross profit was primarily related to the increase in revenue, which in turn stemmed primarily from acquisitions supplemented by organic revenue growth.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2022 the Company generated gross margin of 48.0% compared to 59.3% for the same period in the prior year. The main factor driving gross margin lower in the current year compared to 2021 was the change in revenue mix arising from acquisitions completed in 2021 generally and BioPharma in particular, along with realized cost synergies.
- Think continued to focus on reducing cash operating expenses through realized cost synergies, which had an annualized value of $5.8 million in FY2021 and an additional $3.6 million in the first half of FY2022, and which management believes will enable Think to realize significant expense leverage over larger revenue streams going forward.
- General and administration expenses increased to $8.0 million and $14.2 million for the second quarter and year to date 2022, increasing 66% and 49%, respectively, over the same periods in 2021. These increases reflect higher overall personnel costs related to the acquisitions described above, including higher salaries and wages to support the continued growth of the business with these higher costs partially offset by recognized synergies.
- Research and development expenses increased by $0.7 million for the second quarter and $0.8 million for the first half of FY2022 over the same periods in 2021, due primarily to Think's investment in software during Q2 related to the Company's 'Digital Front Door' software solutions, which in turn was driven by new license sales to large organizations in Canada, representing increases of 42% and 24% over the same periods in 2021, respectively.
- Sales and marketing expenses totaled $2.4 million and $4.7 million in the second quarter and first half of 2022, reflecting increases of approximately 7% and 16%, respectively, primarily due to acquisitions completed during prior periods, branding activities to continue to elevate the Think brand, along with higher salaries and wages tied to supporting ongoing business growth, partially offset by cost synergies realized year to date.
- Depreciation and amortization increased by 189% and 226% for the three and six months ending June 30, 2022 over the same respective periods in FY2021, primarily due to depreciation and amortization expense associated with acquired businesses.
- Acquisition, restructuring and other costs totaled $0.7 million in Q2 of FY2022, a 6% decline over Q2 FY2021, but increased 13% to $1.8 million for the first half of FY2022 over the same period in 2021. The first half 2022 increase is due primarily to the implementation costs associated with Think's plan to streamline staffing resources as part of its efforts to capture synergies from the operations of acquired companies.
- Net loss increased by $1.9 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period the prior year, and by $3.0 million in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, with increases in both periods primarily due to the higher costs associated with the continued growth in Think's business.
- The Company's cash balance at June 30, 2022 was $6.1 million, slightly lower than $6.3 million as at December 31, 2021, reflecting the impact of a $10 million draw on its new credit facility with Beedie Investments Ltd. ("Beedie"), described in more detail below, and the repayment of $2.4 million of its operating line in the first half of the year, resulting in a net increase of cash from loans and borrowings. Think also made payments of $1.6 million on lease liabilities and $1.6 million for finance costs in the first half of 2022. The Company also invested $1.9 million in intangible assets, $0.3 million in property and equipment, and paid $0.4 million of cash consideration related to a performance milestone related to an acquisition that was completed in the prior year.
- Based on the Company's unaudited financial results for the current fiscal year to date, management is updating its FY2022 revenue target to an annualized fourth-quarter run rate of between $84 million and $90 million, or $21M to $22.5M for the three months ending December 31, 2022. Management is also adjusting its annualized fourth-quarter run rate Adjusted EBITDA1 target to between $6 million and $9 million, or $1.5 million to $2.3 million for the three months ending December 31, 2022.
- During the quarter, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the "Beedie Credit Agreement") on April 22, 2022, pursuant to which Beedie issued to the Company a secured non-revolving convertible term loan of up to the principal amount of $25 million (the "Convertible Loan"), maturing on the fourth anniversary of the closing date of the Convertible Loan. As referenced above, an initial advance of $10 million was taken by Think on May 10, 2022. Prior to repayment of the Initial Advance, Beedie has the option to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the Initial Advance into equity at a price of $1.443 per share, subject to certain conditions. Further details regarding the Beedie Credit Agreement are available in Think's press release dated May 10, 2022 or in the Company's Q2 2022 MD&A.
- Following the Initial Advance, the Company may from time to time borrow the remaining unadvanced portion of the Convertible Loan by one or more subsequent advances (each a "Subsequent Advance") during the term of the Convertible Loan. Subsequent Advances may only be used by the Company to complete acquisitions of complementary businesses approved by Beedie, or as otherwise agreed to by Beedie. Subsequent advances will also be convertible into Common Shares of the Company subject to the terms of the Beedie Credit Agreement.
- MDBriefCase was chosen by a global pharmaceutical company to deliver high-quality educational content and programs to healthcare practitioners regarding its drug and vaccine therapies throughout 2022 and 2023 with a contract value of approximately $4.1million, with revenues to be earned based on the achievement of various contractual milestones.
- On June 28, 2022, Think announced a contract with a major U.S.-based pharmacy to deliver business intelligence and support solutions to more than 1,700 pharmacies servicing 5.5 million patients throughout the United States. This contract is a direct result of the acquisition of Pharmapod Ltd. in the second half of fiscal 2021.
Think plans to grow revenue with improving margins by becoming an increasingly essential data solutions provider for healthcare practitioners everywhere with the goal of delivering the best outcomes for patients.
To fulfill this objective, Think's operational focus is threefold:
The objective of this operational focus, both in the short and long- term, is to generate organic revenue growth with improved margins, realize positive Adjusted EBITDA and enhance the Company's financial flexibility supporting long-term sustainability.
The Company has obtained an advance waiver through September 30, 2022 in respect of the financial covenants set out in the Beedie Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). The Company has not committed an event of default under the Credit Agreement. The Company is in the process of obtaining the consent of Scotiabank to the Covenant Waiver, pursuant to the terms of the Scotia Credit Facility. A copy of the Credit Agreement is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Think will be holding a conference call via webcast on August 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EST, hosted by CEO Sachin Aggarwal and interim CFO John Hayes, with a Q&A session to follow. To register for the conference call, please click here.
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Toronto: 416-764-8659
North American Toll-Free: 1-888-664-6392
Conference ID:61386443
Think Research Corporation is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital health software solutions. The Company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, and standardize care, to facilitate better health care outcomes. The Company gathers, develops, and delivers knowledge-based solutions globally to customers which typically includes enterprise clients, hospitals, health regions, health care professionals, and / or governments. The Company has gathered a significant amount of data by building its repository of knowledge through its network and group of companies (including acquired companies).
Think licenses its solutions to over 13,000 facilities for over 300,000 primary care, acute care, and long-term care doctors, nurses and pharmacists that rely on the content and data provided by Think to support their practices. Millions of patients and residents annually receive better care due to the essential data that Think produces, manages and delivers.
In addition, the company collects and manages pharmaceutical and clinical trial data via the BioPharma entity that Think acquired on September 10, 2021. BioPharma is a leading provider of bioequivalence and Phase 1 clinical research services to pharmaceutical companies globally. Think's other services include a network of digital-first primary care clinics and medical clinics providing elective surgery.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information may be identified by statements including words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "budget," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "scheduled," "forecast," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "to be," "could,", "would," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods or the negative or comparable terminology, as well as terms usually used in the future and the conditional. Statements including forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in 2022, the expected term and value of contracts entered into in fiscal year 2021 and 2022, the funding of the Initial Advance and the availability of Subsequent Advances, the Company's strategies and growth objectives, and statements made in the "Outlook" section of this press release.
Forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the Company's business objectives, results of operations, financial results and trading activity in the Common Shares. The Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. By its nature, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking information include, among others, the risk factors described under the heading "Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information" in the Company's Management's Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. The Company has assumed that the risk factors referred to above will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Other than as specifically required by applicable Canadian law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
This press release contains financial outlook information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The financial outlook included in this MD&A includes, but is not limited to: the Company's target revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022, the expected revenues to be realized from contracts entered into in fiscal year 2021 and 2022, the Company's objective to grow revenue with improving margins and with positive Adjusted EBITDA. The financial outlook set out in this press release is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications set out in these cautionary statements. The financial outlook contained in this press release was approved by management as of the date of the Company's MD&A for the period ended June 30, 2022, and was provided for the purpose of providing an outlook of the Company's activities and results and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Management believes that the financial outlook has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting reasonable assumptions, estimates and judgments; however, actual results of the Company's operations may vary from those described herein. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any financial outlook contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable Canadian law. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook contained in this press release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Additional information about the risks and uncertainties of the Company's business and material factors or assumptions on which information contained in forward‐looking statements is based is provided in its disclosure materials, including the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
This press release makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios. These measures and ratios are not recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures and ratios are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company's results of operations from management's perspective. Non-IFRS measures and ratios have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the periods indicated. The Company uses non-IFRS financial measures and ratios, including "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" to provide investors with supplemental measures of its operating performance and to eliminate items that have less bearing on operating performance or operating conditions and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. Specifically, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, when viewed with the Company's results under IFRS and the accompanying reconciliations, provides useful information about the Company's business by removing potential distortions that may arise from transactions that are not operational in nature. By eliminating potential differences in results of operations between periods caused by factors such as restructuring, impairment and other charges, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin can provide a useful additional basis for comparing the current performance of the underlying operations being evaluated. The Company's agreements with lenders include certain financial performance covenants which include EBITDA (as defined in the Company's credit agreement with its senior lender and with Beedie Capital) as a component of the covenant calculations and require the Company to maintain certain levels of EBITDA on a consolidated basis. The Company believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS financial measures and ratios in the evaluation of issuers. The Company's management also uses non-IFRS financial measures and ratios in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period.
Non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios used in this press release include:
"EBITDA" means net income (loss) before amortization and depreciation expenses, finance and interest costs, and provision for income taxes.
"Adjusted EBITDA" adjusts EBITDA for non-cash stock-based compensation expense, gains or losses arising from redemption of securities issued by the Company, asset impairment charges, gains or losses from disposals of property and equipment, foreign exchange gains or losses, impairment charges on property and equipment, business acquisition costs, and restructuring charges.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" means Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue of the Company for the applicable period.
A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to IFRS net income (loss) is presented under "Select Information and Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures" in the MD&A and press release below
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What do you get when you combine two old friends and a younger brother? It may sound like the start to a bad joke, but these real estate powerhouses are not playing. Ari Rastegar, founder and CEO, Rastegar Property Company; Dustin Mehaffey and Major Miller of American Realty Consultants; and Nic Costello, real estate broker, and Rastegar's younger brother, have joined forces to make real estate deals that are turning heads. Rastegar's recent sale of Lamar Oaks, a vintage apartment community in northeast Austin, is just one example of a deal sold off-market by American Realty Consultants.
"Working with your childhood friends and family at the highest level of productivity is a rare blessing. Of course, they all know me and the Rastegar Way," Rastegar says.
Miller and Rastegar met in seventh grade and used to sell baseball cards. Years later, Rastegar met Mehaffey while studying abroad in Mexico. Little did they know these friendships would develop into a profitable, business career.
"Ari is not only one of my best friends, but has more integrity and care for his clients and colleagues than anyone I've met; he's always been that way. In my opinion, he's the best real estate investor in the country. Craig Irvin, our internal multifamily expert, led the charge on finding the buyer and together we closed the sale," Mehaffey says.
On May 24, 2022, Rastegar completed the sale of 8071 North Lamar Boulevard in the rapidly growing Austin corridor, Georgian Acres. The property was initially purchased in November 2020 and just sold at a profit on behalf of their JV partner, a large Texas-based insurance company.
Rastegar takes a distinctive approach to real estate targeting recession-resilient opportunities. This strategy helps to manage downside risk, by focusing on capital preservation and passive income as well as growth. He's successfully invested in more than 38 cities, 12 states and seven different asset classes. Their current area of focus is on the growing sunbelt region.
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Nathan Benderson Park club crew teams win gold at International Dragon Boat Festival
Six world championship titles going home with paddlers from right here on the Suncoast after the week-long club competitions
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Nathan Benderson Park’s paddlers swept the competition in multiple different events to win the gold. NBP Dragons community team’s senior-B was presented gold in the short boat. Survivors In Sync placed first in the 500-meter and 200-meter sprints. The Warriors placed first in the 500-meter, 200-meter sprint, and 2000-meter ovals.
“These are truly world champions who’ve been working hard all year to hone their skills on the water and to deliver a truly world-championship performance,” said Stephen Rodriguez, the president of Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy. “We congratulate all of NBP Paddling for this win, whether they were on the water, supporters, or future world champions.”
This was the first year the Sarasota teams competed. The Breast Cancer Survivors team was supposed to compete in 2020 in France, but the festival was canceled because of COVID.
“I am so incredibly proud of our crews and the hard work and teamwork they have put into achieving success at this Club Crew Worlds,” said Angela Long, the head coach for NBP Paddling Program.
NBP Paddling Program has four teams and one is a military veterans team for wounded vets, able and disabled. All teams are open for the public to join recreationally and competitively.
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NEW YORK , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: October 28, 2021 to April 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in TDOC:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/teladoc-health-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=28811&from=4
Teladoc Health, Inc. NEWS - TDOC NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Teladoc Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Teladoc you have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Teladoc securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TDOC lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/teladoc-health-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=28811&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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