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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.
Conference call dial-in:
Toronto: 416-764-8659
North American Toll-Free: 1-888-664-6392
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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.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
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Telephone: (212) 616-4899
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MuleSoft receives the highest possible scores in API User Engagement, Product Vision, and Market Approach criteria
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce, (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Forrester has recognized MuleSoft as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: API Management Solutions, Q3 2022. The report can be accessed at https://www.mulesoft.com/lp/reports/forrester-wave-apim.
MuleSoft was recognized as a leader in this API Management report. According to the report, MuleSoft "delivers API engagement with a strong developer experience" and "provides highly engaging portals and tools to connect with API consumers."
Businesses see continued growth and efficiency with API management because it offers flexible and scalable digital experiences that empower customers through integration, automation, security and governance. However, the Connectivity Benchmark Report shows that integration challenges continue to slow digital transformation initiatives for 88% of organizations.
"The speed at which companies can accelerate their digital transformation efforts is entirely dependent on their ability to seamlessly integrate and connect their data," said Shaun Clowes, chief product officer, MuleSoft. "We believe that API-led connectivity enables our customers to securely unlock and integrate their data and apps to deliver new levels of speed, productivity and efficiency."
The report, authored by Forrester Senior Analyst David Mooter says, "Good API strategy and design are a key foundation for digital transformation. By opening access to digital business capabilities, APIs drive agility to optimize customer experiences, create dynamic digital ecosystems, achieve operational excellence, and build platform business models."
Access to data and the ability to compose applications is critical to delivering seamless digital experiences and meeting key business priorities such as revenue growth and speed to market. With Universal API Management, MuleSoft is extending our leading API Management platform to support any API and service used in the enterprise. This helps users find, reuse, and manage existing assets, thereby increasing their value. Customers can go faster with a single pane of glass for governance, security and adoption, both with internal and external users.
Additional Information:
- The Forrester Wave™: API Management, Q3 2022 Report is available at https://www.mulesoft.com/lp/reports/forrester-wave-apim.
- Learn more about Universal API Management on Anypoint Platform.
The Forrester Wave™: API Management, Q3 2022, Forrester Research, August 22, 2022
About Salesforce
Salesforce, the global CRM leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to digitally transform and create a 360° view of their customers. For more information about Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), visit: www.salesforce.com.
Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase Salesforce applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit https://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of KRBP 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.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
DEADLINE: October 4, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/kiromic-biopharma-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=30896&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of KRBP 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 October 4, 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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Christopher Shaw to hold news conference with Attorneys and Rainbow PUSH Coalition
BEAUMONT, Texas, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher Shaw, the 41-year-old black man who was paralyzed by a Beumont Police Officer while he was in custody for public intoxication on June 12, 2021, will join his attorneys and representatives from Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition for an important announcement tomorrow (July 14, 2022) at 10:00 AM in front of Beumont's Federal Courthouse (300 Willow St, Beaumont, TX). Shaw is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Harry Daniels (The Law Offices of Harry Daniels), Chimeaka White (The White Law Firm) and Chance Lynch (Lynch Law).
Body camera video of the incident shows that Shaw was handcuffed and restrained by deputies at the Jefferson County jail when Beaumont Police Officer James Gillen "body slammed" him onto the jail's concrete floor. Shaw, who posed no physical threat to Gillen or any of the officers present, landed on his head breaking his neck.
Shaw's attorneys have viewed the video while officials with the Beaumont Police Department has refused to release it publicly. Tomorrow's announcement follows national outrage over Randy Cox, the 36-year-old black man paralyzed while being transported by police in New Haven, Connecticut.
WHO
Christopher Shaw
Attorney Harry Daniels
Attorney Chimeaka White
Attorney Chance Lynch
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition
WHEN
10:00 AM on Thursday, July 14, 2022
WHERE
Jack Brooks Federal Building and United States Courthouse
(Front Steps)
300 Willow St. Beaumont, Texas
Tuesday's news conference will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Media are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 AM.
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Acquisition enhances the platform's intersection safety products portfolio and will accelerate Eberle Design, Inc's product innovation and development efforts
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vance Street Capital ("Vance Street"), a Los Angeles based private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Eberle Design, Inc. ("EDI" or the "Company"), a leader in intersection safety products across North America. As part of the transaction, EDI will become part of Vance Street's traffic and pedestrian safety ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) platform, which is comprised of Polara Enterprises ("Polara") and Carmanah Technologies ("Carmanah"). Vance Street partnered with Polara in December 2021 and Carmanah in May 2022.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, EDI is a leading provider of highly engineered traffic safety products and industry-leading ITS technologies that enable safe and connected infrastructure. With the most technologically advanced and durable intersection safety devices on the market, EDI's Advanced Traffic Controller (ATC) suite of products are the latest technological advancements to increase safety, cabinet reliability, functionality, and ease of maintenance across the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1980, EDI has more than four decades of electronics & engineering heritage and has been directly enabling smart and safe infrastructure across the traffic, parking & access, emergency response and rail segments. As part of the transaction, EDI's existing management team will continue to lead the day-to-day business operations.
"I am extremely excited about this partnership because it opens up significant opportunities for EDI to further its position as the leader in intersection safety and mission critical ITS products for safe & connected infrastructure," said Dr. John Shearer, President of EDI. "We believe the future is bright at EDI with Vance Street's ongoing support. Polara, Carmanah and EDI all represent best in class businesses in the ITS space and we are excited to work together to provide leading traffic and pedestrian safety solutions."
Steve Sandbo, Partner at Vance Street, added: "EDI has a long history of innovation and leadership within the intersection safety market and we are excited to be a part of EDI's next chapter of growth in the space. We believe there is tremendous opportunity to support the Company's commitment to intersection safety and ITS solutions and we are prepared to make significant investments at EDI to accelerate the business's product innovation, organizational infrastructure and manufacturing excellence."
"EDI is a great example of our efforts to invest organically as well as through M&A to build a leading ITS platform to support Vision Zero's movement to eliminate traffic related fatalities through providing a holistic product and technology solution to municipalities and DoTs," said John LeRosen, Partner at Vance Street.
Harris Williams and Paul Hastings LLP acted as financial and legal advisors to Vance Street Capital and Polara / Carmanah. Debt financing for the transaction was provided by Barings' Global Private Credit and Manulife Investment Management. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Vance Street Capital is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in highly engineered solutions businesses across the industrial technology, medical, life science, aerospace and defense sectors. For over two decades, Vance Street's partners have worked with management teams and family owners to accelerate revenue growth, improve operations and acquire strategic assets for the companies in their investment portfolio. For more information please visit: www.vancestreetcapital.com.
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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that Nish Vartanian, Chairman, President and CEO, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, will host the company's second quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live via the Internet at www.MSAsafety.com. A replay of the conference call will be available at www.MSAsafety.com for 90 days.
A press release outlining MSA's second quarter financial results will be distributed on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 after the market closes.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PaperCut has announced that Google has standardised on PaperCut MF to underpin its internal print infrastructure. The announcement follows the deprecation of Google Cloud Print, a service that enabled internal and external users to print from any Cloud Print-aware application, on any device in the network cloud to any printer with native support for connecting to cloud print services. PaperCut MF – which offers powerful print management for printers and multifunction devices – met Google's requirement for a solution that offers flexible print management across Google's complex print environment, which caters for approximately 200,000 employees and nearly 3,000 printers across all of its offices globally.
When looking to replace Google Cloud Print, the company assessed two options. The first was to take over the infrastructure for what used to be Cloud Print as a public product and make it internalised only, while maintaining that infrastructure. The second option was to find a product and vendor that could work with Google and support its security and infrastructure needs. Google's Chrome team proposed a number of print vendors as an enterprise alternative for Google Cloud Print, among which PaperCut MF stood out, in part for its support for BeyondCorp, Google's own zero trust model, and native OS printing across the four major platforms at Google - Linux, Mac, Windows and Chrome OS. PaperCut MF was also able to provide support for mobile devices, and the ability to badge in order to collect prints, as well as direct printing.
A Proof of Concept (PoC) exercise within Google Cloud conducted with three vendors, put a spotlight on PaperCut's superior capabilities, scalability for future expansion and high availability as well as its suitability for enterprise organisations. Its ease of use also impressed, with PaperCut's PoC up and running on the Google Cloud Platform within days, testing domains and instances smoothly and easily.
Ideally suited to Google's needs, PaperCut MF will help shrink its print bills, enabling Google to 'give back' to the environment and its print budget. PaperCut MF's eco-friendly policies will encourage less paper use which, in turn, saves on toner and electricity, and makes sustainable habits the status quo among users. PaperCut MF does that through innovative features like Responsible Reminders which help to implement print policies on-the-fly, via friendly pop-ups that prompt users to print in duplex or grayscale. Also helping to make overflowing recycling bins a thing of the past, are features like Secure Print Release, while actionable reports provide full print visibility to help unlock in-depth insights and stats.
Steve Holmes, US Director, PaperCut, said: "Organisations of all sizes are looking to simplify their print with solutions that are flexible enough to scale according to their ever-evolving business needs. Google is one example of a PaperCut customer that needed to take a new approach to print - one that could accommodate the intricate needs of a global organisation that prioritises security, collaboration and sustainability across multiple teams that practise hybrid working – while delivering tangible benefits in terms of ease of use, security and sustainability."
Ofer Bar-Zakai, Google's Operations and Engineering Manager, added: "Previously, Google built its own cloud print solutions, which up until last year customers were also able to use. Following its deprecation, we needed to implement a scalable and robust print architecture that met our security, flexibility and sustainability standards, which is very important to Google. The idea that we could literally just save paper when printing was appealing for us from the get-go. Therefore, with PaperCut MF, we have found a solution that does just that, and one that will help pave the way for future evolution of our print environment. Google chose PaperCut MF because it's the best printing solution we could find for our needs."
About PaperCut Software
Around the world, people continue to wrestle with printing costs and complexity – and PaperCut is solving both one workplace at a time. Since 1998, PaperCut has helped over 100 million users in 192 countries save over a billion pages of paper. Today, businesses of all shapes and sizes enjoy unbeatable control, security, and savings in their printing. Learn more at www.papercut.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalism and democracy have been upended by the growth of mis- and dis-information. Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible, targeted, and how they can become more resilient. Psychological research can teach journalists how to prebunk disinformation and convey credibility in ways that readers, viewers, and listeners can process, which is more essential than ever as November's elections near.
Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the American Psychological Association, and PEN America for a free program on Thursday, Sept. 29 to learn how to use these strategies for coverage that informs and empowers your community as it prepares to vote and to discuss the ways disinformation has affected the practice of journalism. The program, which will be held on Zoom, will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET and be followed by a Q&A session.
Panelists include:
- Dolores Albarracín, Alexandra Heyman Nash University professor; Director, Social Action Lab; Director, Science of Science Communication Division, Annenberg Public Policy Center
- Tiffany Hsu, reporter on the technology team covering misinformation and disinformation, New York Times
- Jay Van Bavel, Director, Social Identity & Morality Lab and Associate professor of psychology and neural science, New York University
- Anya van Wagtendonk, misinformation reporter, Grid
- Moderator: Summer Lopez, chief program officer, free expression, PEN America
Participants will learn:
- How misinformation and disinformation is impacting journalists and newsrooms, including findings from a recent PEN America survey
- The latest scientific research from the nation's leading psychologists about how to infuse proven methods of prebunking and inoculation in your reporting
- What tactics make a piece of misinformation or disinformation go viral and how to inoculate the public against it, especially targeted and historically disenfranchised communities
- Tips for overcoming cognitive traps, tripwires, and our own hidden biases as journalists
People are hungry for credible, trustworthy information, and a self-governing democracy requires an informed electorate. This program will help journalists understand how people process information, judge its credibility, and decide whether to act on it, and how journalists can use that understanding to regain trust and counter disinformation.
If you have questions about this program, please email National Press Club Journalism Institute Executive Director Julie Moos at jmoos@press.org.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 133,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
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EPL leader Man City beats Watford 5-1, Jesus scores 4
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Gabriel Jesus scored four goals as Manchester City crushed Watford 5-1 to chalk off another win in its battle with Liverpool for the English Premier League title. The Brazil striker also provided the assist for City’s other goal, a stunning strike by Rodri. The defending champion increased its lead to four points. Hassane Kamara did get on the scoresheet for the visitors but Roy Hodgson’s relegation-threatened side was no match for City. Seven points off safety and having played more games than the sides immediately above them, the next-to-last Hornets are running out of time. The onus is on second-placed Liverpool to respond against Everton on Sunday.
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Which LEGO Speed Champions sets are best?
LEGO has come a long way since introducing their first plastic brick in 1947. Today, there’s a building set for nearly everyone, regardless of their age or interests. If you or your child is a car fan, then LEGO Speed Champions sets are not to be missed.
These building sets are designed to authentically replicate famous automobiles, from classic muscle cars to iconic luxury vehicles. The LEGO Speed Champions 1967 Mini Cooper and 2018 Mini John Cooper Building Kit is the top pick because it comes with two realistic rally cars and four minifigures.
What to know before you buy a LEGO Speed Champions set
What are LEGO Speed Champions sets?
In 2015, the LEGO Group announced a partnership with three of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers: Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche. The plan was to introduce a new product line of authentic, fun and fast replicas that car lovers of any age could enjoy.
Since that time, LEGO has partnered with even more car manufacturers and released a new series of LEGO Speed Champions sets every year. Each generation introduces a wide variety of new, intricately detailed automobiles, from the 1974 Porsche to the Ford F-150. LEGO Speed Champions building sets often include additional details like starting lights, caution cones and mechanic’s tools for extra immersion.
Benefits of playing with LEGO building kits
In addition to being fun and satisfying to play with, LEGO building bricks have long been highly regarded by parents and teachers alike because of the many educational benefits they can offer to children. Building with LEGOs can exercise a child’s fine motor skills and promote mathematical thinking through their builds. Following assembly instructions can also be beneficial for understanding cause and effect and critical thinking.
LEGO Speed Champions sets are particularly educational, because they teach your child about different realistic automobiles and many of the physics behind racing.
What to look for in a quality LEGO Speed Champions set
Age range
Most LEGO Speed Champions products have a suggested age range of 8 and up. Look for a recommended age on the front of the box, typically below the LEGO logo. Adult auto enthusiasts have also been known to collect LEGO Speed Champions sets, mostly because of the sets’ intricacy and authentic designs.
Piece count
These LEGO building sets can come in a wide variety of piece counts depending on what’s included in the box. A single automobile may use around 250-300 pieces, while a full set including two cars and an accompanying structure could include over 500 pieces.
Realism
LEGO Speed Champions sets are well-known for their detail and realism, with automobile components like engines, steering wheels and windshields usually included. Some sets may come with realistic, full-color stickers and minifigures wearing helmets and accurate racing car overalls.
Accessories
If you want a truly immersive LEGO experience, look for a building set that includes additional accessories like minifigures, working lights and accompanying structures. Some sets include fun extras like buildable workshops, checkered racing flags and even trophy cases.
How much you can expect to spend on a LEGO Speed Champions set
The price of a LEGO Speed Champions set can vary widely depending on how many pieces and buildable components are included. Most simple automobiles with less than 200 pieces will typically cost around $20-$50, while a complex, high-end building set with over 300 pieces could be around $100-$200.
LEGO Speed Champions set FAQ
Can you race with LEGO Speed Champions cars?
A. Yes! Once assembled, most LEGO Speed Champions cars can be pitted against each other in an exciting, real-life race.
Do LEGO sets increase in value over time?
A. Yes. Because LEGO sets typically become discontinued by the manufacturer after several years on the market, most building sets will become more valuable if they’re kept in good condition with all of their included pieces. The value of unopened LEGO sets will increase even more.
What’s the best LEGO Speed Champions set to buy?
Top LEGO Speed Champions set
LEGO Speed Champions 1967 Mini Cooper and 2018 Mini John Cooper Building Kit
What you need to know: A set that pits the classic against the modern with two iconic cars and tons of immersive accessories.
What you’ll love: A perfect introduction to the Speed Champions universe, this set comes with a 1967 Mini Cooper S Rally, a 2018 Mini John Cooper Buggy, four minifigures and a pit stop station complete with mini tools and a car jack stand.
What you should consider: Some users felt that the instructions were difficult to understand.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LEGO Speed Champions set for the money
LEGO Speed Champions Formula E Jaguar Racing Building Kit
What you need to know: An affordable building set that comes with two intricately detailed and stylish Jaguar cars.
What you’ll love: Both Jaguar replicas are very realistic and joined by a pair of minifigures in racing suits. The kit has 565 pieces, which is a great value for the price, and the cars are bigger than some comparable building sets. A starting line structure is also included.
What you should consider: A few users received a building set with missing parts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LEGO Speed Champions set worth checking out
LEGO Speed Champions 2016 Ford GT & 1966 Ford GT40 Building Kit
What you need to know: Perfect for serious builders, this set matches up two iconic cars and comes with three minifigures for extra LEGO immersion.
What you’ll love: This popular Speed Champions set comes with a 2016 Ford GT, the classic 1966 Ford GT40, two driver minifigures, a race marshal with accompanying flag and a victory podium with gold-colored trophy. Each car also has realistic rubber tires and a removable windshield.
What you should consider: This building set is more expensive than other LEGO Speed Champions sets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which modern bed skirt is best?
Functional and stylish, a bed skirt can give your bed a tidy, sophisticated look while concealing any items stored underneath. Bed skirts are often called dust ruffles, but for those who find elaborate designs and patterns too formal or old-fashioned, modern bed skirts provide a sleek, minimalistic alternative that can accentuate almost any decor. The best is the Lux Hotel Tailored Style Bed Skirt — durable, functional and stylish.
What to know before you buy a modern bed skirt
Material
The most popular modern bed skirts are made from cotton or polyester microfiber, making them easy to launder. Linen is another option but is often found in high-quality bed skirts that lack a modern aesthetic.
Since bed skirts are not included in all sheet sets, some people try to match the material to their bed sheets or comforter. This isn’t a priority, though, since a bed skirt doesn’t come in contact with your body when sleeping.
Attachment
There are two types of bed skirts, and they differ in how they attach to your bed or mattress.
- Full bed skirt: These resemble a sheet and are placed between the mattress and the box spring. When properly centered, all sides hang evenly over the edge.
- Detachable bed skirt: Also known as Velcro bed skirts, these are convenient and easy to put on and take off, but are often lower-quality than full bed skirts.
If you want to make your bed skirt as secure as possible, consider investing in bed skirt pins that add a touch of style, while preventing the skirt from sliding.
Length
You want to purchase a bed skirt to match the size of your bed, be it twin, full, queen, king or California king. However, you also must consider how high your bed is off the ground, because that measurement can differ.
The drop measurement is the space between the floor and the top of the box spring. The average bed skirt drop is 15 inches, but if your bed is higher off the ground, you want a longer bed skirt, and they are available up to 21 inches.
What to look for in a quality modern bed skirt
Design
While you can find bed skirts with ruffles, pleats, eyelets and lace trim, modern bed skirts are known for their simplicity. They are often flat, making them easier to launder and iron while creating a tidy, minimalistic look that completes the bed.
Color
Modern bed skirts don’t draw attention to themselves, making white a popular choice. Other solid colors can work, too, if they match your bedding and the room’s color scheme. There are many colors, so you should have no trouble finding one that fits your taste.
Sides
You can find bed skirts with all four sides, so the skirt completely wraps around the entire bed. Three-sided ones are also popular. They are missing the side at the head of the bed, which is often not visible because it’s up against a wall.
How much you can expect to spend on a modern bed skirt
Bed skirts can range from $15-$50 depending on the material, design, brand and size of the mattress and bed.
Modern bed skirt FAQ
Should a bed skirt touch the floor?
A. You want a bed skirt to kiss the floor. You don’t want to leave too much space between it and the floor, and you don’t want it to appear bulky. This creates a polished look while hiding the items under your bed.
Can I put my bed skirt in the washing machine?
A. It depends on the fabric, and you always want to follow the manufacturer’s care instructions, but most bed shirts are machine-washable. It’s best to wash them on the delicate cycle in cold water and then tumble dry.
How often should I launder my bed skirt?
A. As long as you don’t accidentally walk on it, and your bed isn’t in an area that collects dirt, you should wash your bed skirt twice a year. A good trick is to regularly vacuum or clean the floor near and under the bed to remove any excess dirt.
What’s the best modern bed skirt to buy?
Top modern bed skirt
Lux Hotel Tailored Style Bed Skirt
What you need to know: Featuring a contemporary tailored design, this bed skirt can give your bedroom a luxurious update while hiding anything you wish to store under the bed.
What you’ll love: Made from top-quality preshrunk polyester microfiber, this durable bed skirt is fade-resistant and wrinkle-free. It features box pleats on each corner of the bed to give your room a polished, elegant look.
What you should consider: The packaging can cause wrinkles, and the bed skirt may need to be ironed or steamed before use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top modern bed skirt for the money
Amazon Basics Lightweight Pleated Bed Skirt
What you need to know: Available in 16 colors, three sizes and corresponding sheet sets, this polyester bed skirt has a classic look with a modern twist.
What you’ll love: This hypoallergenic, wrinkle-free, stain- and fade-resistant bed skirt is made in a factory that ensures the highest safety and environmental standards. It’s machine-washable, which makes cleaning it a breeze.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have pleats on all four sides.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Available in 20 colors, this can help add a fashionable pop of color to the room or blend in to cover the items under the bed.
What you’ll love: It’s made from hypoallergenic material, which makes it great for those with sensitive skin or allergies. It’s compatible with most standard-size beds and has a 14-inch drop, so it should graze the floor.
What you should consider: There are no pleats or drapes on the headboard end of the bed skirt.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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Company to also host Maren Hassinger's Pyramid as presenting sponsor of Sculpture Milwaukee for fifth consecutive year
MILWAUKEE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to supporting public art, internationally acclaimed artists, and Milwaukee's exceptional arts scene. Enriching the cultural vitality of Milwaukee, the company has acquired Roxy Paine's Cleft and will host Maren Hassinger's Pyramid as part of Sculpture Milwaukee's 2022 exhibit.
"Sculpture Milwaukee shares Northwestern Mutual's belief that we can build stronger communities by leveraging the power of art to create connections and inspire imagination," said Steve Radke, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. "Milwaukee is home to a thriving arts environment, and bringing these unique pieces to our city will create more opportunities to spark meaningful conversations within the community."
Recognized as one of his generation's most inventive conceptual artists, Paine's art focuses on the impact modern technologies have on nature. Part of his "Dendroid" series, Cleft is one of the only pieces the artist has created for himself. The 37-foot-tall stainless steel structure was installed in the Northwestern Mutual Gardens in 2019 and will be relocated to its permanent location in the Gardens this year.
For the fifth consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual is the presenting sponsor of Sculpture Milwaukee. As part of the 2022 exhibit, the company will also host Hassinger's Pyramid, which will be assembled on-site by Hassinger and students enrolled in University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin's Peck School of the Arts.
Inspired by the Northwestern Mutual Gardens and the surrounding ecosystem, Hassinger's design will be built with sustainable, locally-sourced materials. The materials will be gathered in partnership with Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps, which leverages natural resources in communities along the Great Lakes to help train and educate underserved youth and close the opportunity gap, while also improving water quality and building habitats.
"We are deeply grateful for the support of Northwestern Mutual, which has been our strongest partner since the inception of Sculpture Milwaukee," said Wayne Morgan, board chairman of Sculpture Milwaukee. "We are thrilled Cleft will permanently remain on Northwestern Mutual's campus for all who visit and live in downtown to enjoy. Maren Hassinger's new sculpture is the perfect symbol of the intersection of art, community, and nature as it was installed and fabricated with the help of our community partners at the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We look forward to welcoming the many employees and visitors to Northwestern Mutual's campus to experience both works this summer and beyond."
Northwestern Mutual has a decades-long history of collecting original museum-quality fine artwork and leveraging it to enrich its physical and cultural environment, while supporting local creative communities. Today, the Northwestern Mutual art collection includes a spectrum of contemporary artwork by noted diverse artists who are also educators, mentors, innovators and leaders. The collection of artwork, which includes paintings and prints, textiles, sculptures, glass, digital, assemblage and more, is on display throughout Northwestern Mutual's Milwaukee, Franklin, and New York City campuses.
Sculpture Milwaukee is a non-profit organization transforming downtown Milwaukee's cultural landscape every year with an outdoor exhibition of world-renowned sculpture that serves as a catalyst for community engagement, economic development, and creative placemaking.
The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation has given more than $400 million since its inception in 1992 and is designed to create lasting impact in the communities where the company's employees and financial representatives live and work. We accomplish this by combining financial support, volunteerism, thought leadership and convening community partners to deliver the best outcomes. Our efforts are focused nationally on curing childhood cancer, and locally on education, neighborhoods and making our hometown of Milwaukee a great destination. Visit Northwestern Mutual Foundation to learn more.
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $570 billion in combined company and client assets, $34 billion in revenues, and $2.1 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to nearly five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 90 on the 2021 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2022.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Cloud is transforming the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries by modernizing data estates and applications while driving interoperability with the Microsoft Azure cloud. 3Cloud's broad array of offerings, including high performance computing, bioinformatics, application modernization, modern data platform, FHIR and interoperability have led them to become the go to partner across the industry.
With forward-thinking data estate and app modernization solutions, 3Cloud enables physicians and other healthcare providers to see a more complete view of their patients and develop a better understanding of their utilization rates and demand for services. 3Cloud is empowering decision-makers across the industry to look at how healthcare providers access and use health information to drive better models of care, improve patient safety and clinical outcome, and enhance the overall patient experience.
Healthcare systems must always balance the delivery of care with operational efficiency. Clinical outcomes, revenue cycle management, progressive research, and administrative efficiency compete for attention. 3Cloud helps providers create modern data platforms to improve revenue cycle analytics, supply chain management, nurse schedules, reimbursement rates and more to ensure that their internal operations run smoothly and effectively.
Insurers often have a large variety of sources and levels of complexity when it comes to data. A leading U.S. healthcare payor – whose tens of thousands of employees serve millions of members – is working to transform their business by embracing a nimble, elastic modern data architecture. By partnering with 3Cloud to launch their business transformation, the insurer saw almost instantaneous benefits, including rapid access to accurate data and predictive analytics.
3Cloud is also helping healthcare payors and providers tackle data integration challenges and comply with the CMS interoperability requirements under the 2016 Cures Act. 3Cloud's solutions for Fast Health Interoperability Resources (FHIR) are designed to create a modern, secure and highly flexible environment. By implementing a framework leveraging Azure Health Data Services for the consumption, storage and aggregation of data with industry-leading architecture and data design patterns, they provide a simple and digestible way for developers to interact with healthcare data. This allows for the focus to shift more towards innovation and less on managing infrastructure supporting interoperability use cases. Once this framework is established, focus can be shifted to advancing innovation through SMART on FHIR application development, complex integrations, and advanced analytics, all of which lead to a better patient or member experience.
Their experience building, managing and migrating HIPAA-compliant applications on the cloud helps organizations create and execute the right plan to modernize their applications, without affecting current business operations or compromising proprietary applications. Prioritization is put on reducing operating costs and gaining the agility to iterate and innovate with ease.
The cloud offers opportunities to perform bioinformatics analyses interactively and at-scale, helping to overcome the struggle for genomics research to analyze vast amounts of data in an efficient way. 3Cloud has perfected this by using Azure Synapse to analyze millions of variants quickly as opposed to the old way of using large, on-premise high performance computing (HPC) cluster jobs. Another method 3Cloud utilizes to pave the way for genomics research is by using Azure Data Lake to centralize data and automate bioinformatics pipelines in the cloud, while also providing enterprise-grade data security. 3Clouds' Azure Data and Analytics Platform solution makes creating new research enclaves for research projects a templatized, automated process, taking research startup time from days to hours. It also provides researchers with the ability to use traditional frameworks or High Compute (HCP) services, streamlining the process of delivering results.
The strong relationship with Microsoft is a cornerstone of 3Cloud's proven success. This year they were awarded Microsoft Partner of the Year across multiple categories, including:
- Worldwide Winner Migration to Azure
- Worldwide Winner Solution Assessments
- US Winner Solution Assessments
- US Winner Modernizing Applications
- Worldwide Finalist Analytics
- Worldwide Finalist Healthcare & Life Sciences
3Cloud was selected from over 3,900 worldwide and 1,800 national partner nominations, for demonstrating excellence in digital innovation and modernizing clients' data estates and applications on the Microsoft Azure platform.
As a top Microsoft services partner focused 100% on the Azure platform, 3Cloud helps clients build, migrate, modernize and manage their applications, infrastructure, data and analytics in the cloud. Founded by Mike Rocco and Jim Dietrich who served over 15 years together at Microsoft, 3Cloud combines a team of highly experienced cloud architects and technologists with a strong network of Microsoft sales and engineering relationships to deliver the ultimate Azure experience for clients. 3Cloud is headquartered in Chicago and serves clients throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit www.3cloudsolutions.com.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure, today announced that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Johanna Mylet, will present virtually at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference being held in New York, NY from September 12-14, 2022. The on-demand session will become available at 7:00am ET on September 12, 2022.
A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors & Media Section of Poseida's website, www.poseida.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the presentation.
About Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.
Poseida Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to utilizing our proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create next generation cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure. We have discovered and are developing a broad portfolio of product candidates in a variety of indications based on our core proprietary platforms, including our non-viral piggyBac® DNA Delivery System, Cas-CLOVER™ Site-specific Gene Editing System and nanoparticle- and AAV-based gene delivery technologies. Our core platform technologies have utility, either alone or in combination, across many cell and gene therapeutic modalities and enable us to engineer our portfolio of product candidates that are designed to overcome the primary limitations of current generation cell and gene therapeutics. To learn more, visit www.poseida.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Bed, Bath & Beyond releases store closure list
(Gray News) - Bed, Bath & Beyond has released an updated list of the stores it will close this year.
The document named more than 50 stores designated for closure so far this year. The list was included in the company’s news release on Thursday giving details about when its second quarter earning results will be released.
The national retailer announced at the end of last month it will close about 150 stores and lay off about 20% of its workers in an attempt to improve the company’s performance.
Bed, Bath & Beyond has been hurt by a slump in sales. It also faced challenges brought on during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the temporary closure of stores and supply-chain issues, the Associated Press reported.
As of May, it operated 955 stores, including 769 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, 135 buybuy Baby stores and 51 stores under the names Harmon, Harmon Face Values or Face Values. The retailer had about 32,000 employees in February.
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OXFORD, Mich., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Bank Corporation ("Oxford" or "the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: OXBC), the holding company for Oxford Bank ("the Bank"), announced today that Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Richard K. Miller, will be retiring in 2023. The Company's Board of Directors have appointed, Jesse A. Deering, age 42, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of both the Bank and Company, effective June 20, 2022. During the past several months, the Company's and Bank's Board of Directors and executive management developed a comprehensive plan to ensure a seamless succession of the CFO position and continued development of financial systems. The plan calls for Mr. Miller to remain with the Company and Bank through a transition period.
Mr. Miller has served as SVP & CFO of Oxford and the Bank since September 18, 2017. He joined Oxford to lead the finance department through the transition and improvement of the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization. Miller, with his 40+ years of broad experience with specific expertise in accounting, tax planning and regulatory reporting, was also a key contributor in the Company's recent acquisition related activities and overall organizational growth the past five years.
"Rich Miller has been integral part of our growth by completely rebuilding and automating our financial infrastructure to produce timely and accurate information which has been critical to our ability to move quickly and make good strategic decisions. He has been an important leader providing high quality advice on a broad range of issues to our executive team and Boards of Directors. We look forward to an extended transition to continue his work on creating a first-class management accounting system to reflect our increased complexity." said David P. Lamb, Oxford Chairman, President & CEO. "We are also gratified that Jesse Deering is joining our leadership team after a highly successful career with a very highly regarded former neighbor bank. Jesse's broad range of experience (both operational and financial) including bank M&A and crossing the one billion benchmark, is expected to be very important to our future growth and development."
Mr. Deering brings 20 years of diversified banking experience to Oxford. Most recently, he spent 17 years with the former Mackinac Financial Corporation and mBank where he served the last 5 years as the collective organization's Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and reporting at Mackinac and its wholly owned bank, he was also part of a management team that completed five whole bank acquisitions and a follow-on equity raise as the public company grew to over $1.5 billion in assets. He was involved in all aspects of the M&A activity including deal negotiations, financial modeling, pre-deal due diligence, expense and accretion analysis as well as post-transaction operational integration. Along with his corporate development and investor relations duties, Mr. Deering also led strategic planning initiatives for the company. Immediately preceding his time as CFO, Deering led retail branch banking, marketing and IT. Prior to this role, he managed all banking related activities in the Southeast Michigan region as the Senior Vice President & Southeast Michigan Executive which included oversight of the regional loan portfolio, commercial lending function and branch operations. He also worked closely with the credit department serving as Assistant Vice President / Senior Credit Administrator shortly after joining the company.
Mr. Deering holds an undergraduate degree from Albion College and a MBA from the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame he worked with particular focus in the areas of strategic finance, corporate communications and change management.
Oxford Bank is a subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation, a registered holding company. It is the oldest commercial bank in Oakland County, MI, and operates seven full-service offices in Clarkston, Davison, Dryden, Lake Orion, Oakland Township, Ortonville and Oxford. The Bank also has Customer Experience Centers in Rochester Hills, Ann Arbor, and Macomb (late 2022), MI, with transactional services provided by Interactive Teller Machines only. In addition, Oxford Bank has business banking centers in Wixom, Oxford, and Flint, MI. The Bank's wholly owned subsidiary, Oxford Commercial Finance, also operates a commercial finance center in Phoenix, AZ. The Bank has operated continuously under local ownership and management since it first opened for business in 1884. For more information about Oxford Bank and its complete line of financial services, please visit www.oxfordbank.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the Release may be deemed forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Words or phrases "will likely result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", "project", or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors which could cause actual results to differ, include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in economic conditions of the Bank's market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, the acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Bank's and Corporation's reports. These forward-looking statements represent the Bank's judgment as of the date of this report. The Bank disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Rapidly-growing U.S. HVAC company expands leadership team
DAVIE, Fla., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Pros USA, a leading residential and commercial air conditioning services company, has announced the appointment of Robert DiPietro as President. With over 15 years of leadership experience, DiPietro will oversee Air Pros USA's strategy and operations management teams to support market expansion and sales goals.
"Robert is an industry leader whose talent in organic growth and acquisition strategy, and data-driven approach to operations, will be an asset to our team. Robert's executive roles in multi-national public organizations provide invaluable and complementary experience to our business," said Anthony Perera, founder and CEO of Air Pros USA. "We strive to build long lasting relationships with every customer we service, even as we become one of the fastest growing HVAC companies in the nation. Robert's hands-on, customer-centric leadership style aligns with our vision as we expand existing relationships and introduce ourselves to new markets."
Most recently, DiPietro served as Managing Director HVAC at HomeServe a publicly traded, independent provider of home repair and service solutions. Prior to his role at HomeServe he worked for Staples, a global leader in Office Supplies and Technology Solutions where he managed Technology Services and launched and grew Staples EasyTech to over $100 million in revenue.
"It is my goal to lead Air Pros USA forward into the next stages of success and solidify the company's presence as a trusted expert to customers and industry partners," said Robert DiPietro. "Air Pros USA will continue to grow in markets with distinctive weather patterns that can pose an additional set of needs and challenges to residential and commercial customers. Whether it's extreme heat, blizzards, or hurricanes, I am excited to collaborate with our teams and achieve something that hasn't been done before for their customers."
DiPietro holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
His hiring comes at a key moment in Air Pros USA's development as the company continues to grow its national presence in new cities and states. Air Pros USA recently entered the Louisiana market in 2022 and now operates in eight states and more than a dozen metro areas including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane.
Air Pros USA was founded as a father-son business in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a single truck and two people. Since then, the fast-growing HVAC company has grown to over $100 million in annual revenue, employs 500 people, and serves over half a million customers in multiple markets.
For more information about Air Pros USA, visit www.airprosusa.com.
About Air Pros USA:
Air Pros USA was founded in South Florida in 2017 on the promise of integrity, reliability, and putting our customers first. The company has quickly expanded to many metro areas within Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Washington, and Louisana with more locations expected to be introduced soon. Air Pros USA currently employs more than 500 experienced professionals in more than a dozen metro Service locations including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane. For more information visit www.airprosusa.com.
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She wrote that she hadn't "posted in quite some time because there really isn't much to say, as I am and will forever be mourning the loss of my son."
"Navigating through this hideous grief that absolutely destroyed and shattered my heart and my soul into almost nothing has swallowed me whole," Presley wrote. "Not much else aside from my other 3 children gets my time and attention anymore."
But Presley wrote that she has seen "Elvis" twice so far and "it is nothing short of spectacular."
"Absolutely exquisite," she wrote. "Austin Butler [who plays her father, Elvis Presley] channeled and embodied my father's heart and soul beautifully."
She also had praise for the Luhrmann's directing.
"You can feel and witness Baz's pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever," Presley wrote.
She said she especially enjoyed her three daughters, including actress Riley Keough, "visibly overwhelmed in the best way possible way, and so filled with pride about their grandfather and his legacy in a way that I have not previously experienced."
"It breaks my heart that my son isn't here to see it," the only child of Elvis Presley wrote. "He would have absolutely loved it as well."
"Elvis," which also stars Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, debuts in theaters on June 24.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 4, at 1 p.m., tens of thousands of rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2022 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco, benefitting Special Olympics Illinois.
Ducks are available to adopt for $5 at www.chicagoduckyderby.com and in person on race day beginning at 9 a.m. at 401 N. Michigan Avenue. Sales close 30 minutes prior to the 1:00 p.m. Splashdown or until sold out. Upon selling out, donations are accepted here. The Family Festival begins at 10 a.m. in Pioneer Court, featuring games, prizes, and live entertainment.
Chicago Ducky Derby is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. Proceeds help provide year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development to more than 21,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities across the state. In 2021, this event raised more than $400,000. This year, Special Olympics Illinois aims to sell 75,000 rubber ducks.
Special Olympics Illinois athlete, Kyle Tuckey, of Palatine, Illinois, serves as the 2022 Duck Ambassador raising the winning duck at the finish line. He began with Special Olympics Illinois 20 years ago, at eight. He has competed in track and field, soccer, softball, basketball, golf, and snowshoeing. He represented Illinois at June's Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, earning both gold and bronze medals in gymnastics.
He uses the skills learned as an Athlete Leader into his job as a service ambassador for United Airlines at O'Hare Airport.
This year's grand prize is an all-new Chevy Equinox courtesy of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. Other prizes include a Royal Caribbean cruise, $2,500 cash prize, and tickets to Windy City Smokeout.
The success of the Chicago Ducky Derby is dependent on sales teams. Join the conversation online with #ChiDuckyDerby.
- Presenting Sponsor: Jewel-Osco
- Platinum Sponsor: Gallagher
- Bronze Sponsors: Chicago Office Movers, Navy Pier
- Event Sponsors: In Search of a Cure, Marina Cartage, Sasser Family Companies, Teamsters Local 731
- Splashdown Sponsor: Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
- Official Finish Line Sponsor: City Cruises anchored by Hornblower
- Media Sponsors: Fox 32 Chicago, iHeart Media, LITE FM, and The Chicago Sun-Times
- Prize Sponsors: Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers, Royal Caribbean, Lettuce Entertain You
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty today announced the opening of KADENA Sotheby's International Realty in Serbia, signifying the brand's continued strength in Europe. The addition marks the brand's 10th affiliated office in Eastern Europe and its 205th affiliated office in the EMEIA region.
KADENA Sotheby's International Realty is owned and operated by Kadena Properties, one of the leading real estate developers in Serbia, and Hunter Milborne, owner of Montenegro Sotheby's International Realty and partner of KADENA Sotheby's International Realty. Managing Director, Nikola Nedeljkovic, will run the company's headquarters in the city of Belgrade, which will service the entire country.
"The luxury market in Serbia is seeing a steady increase in interest," said Philip White, president and CEO of Sotheby's International Realty. "This is primarily due to the nation's growing purchasing power, an influx of expats and Serbians who see the country as a great place to invest and reside, and the number of new developments emerging in the country, including the launch of St. Regis Residences Belgrade. I look forward to welcoming Nikola and the entire KADENA Sotheby's International Realty team to the network."
"Serbia is an excellent choice for buyers looking to purchase a property with solid investment potential," said Nedeljkovic. "As an EU candidate country, Serbia is becoming an attractive destination due to its history, nightlife, and affordability when compared to other countries in the region. Our affiliation enables us to tap into a growing luxury market and showcase our listings both domestically and internationally, with the credibility and strength of the Sotheby's International Realty brand behind us."
The office currently has several sales associates with plans for continued growth. The country's biggest real estate development, Belgrade Waterfront, which includes the St. Regis Residences, will be one of the firm's new development projects. The residences and development will be represented by the KADENA Sotheby's International Realty team.
The Sotheby's International Realty® network currently has more than 25,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in more than 1,000 offices in 78 countries and territories worldwide. KADENA Sotheby's International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm's brokers and clients will benefit from an association with Sotheby's auction house and worldwide Sotheby's International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.
Sotheby's International Realty
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house. Today, the company's global footprint spans more than 1,000 offices located in 78 countries and territories worldwide, including 51 company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort markets. In February 2004, Realogy entered a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby's, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of Sotheby's International Realty name and the development of a franchise system. The franchise system is comprised of an affiliate network, where each office is independently owned and operated. Sotheby's International Realty supports its affiliates and agents with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Both entities are subsidiaries of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Japan held a presentation ceremony on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan to formally confer the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, from the Emperor of Japan to Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) President and CEO Daniel B. Poneman. Poneman was among the Spring 2020 award recipients, but the ceremony was delayed because of the pandemic.
"I am humbled and deeply grateful to the Government of Japan for this honor and wish to thank the many individuals who have made it possible. We all know that these awards are really about teamwork, so I consider myself to be accepting this award on behalf of all the people I have had the privilege to work with on the US-Japan relationship going back nearly 30 years," Poneman said. "The United States and Japan can develop and deploy the next generation of reactors in our own countries and around the world. Just as importantly, the United States and Japan must cooperate in providing the nuclear fuel needed to support both existing reactors and the exciting new generation of designs coming down the road. In doing so, we can provide energy security for our own countries, our partners, and allies, while setting and enforcing global nonproliferation standards that are second to none."
The Ambassador of Japan to the United States, Koji Tomita, delivered remarks and conferred the award on behalf of the Emperor of Japan. The event also featured remarks from former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, and Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation Tadashi Maeda. Congratulatory messages were received from Shinsuke Sugiyama, Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs; Takashi Shimada, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister; Takeo Akiba, National Security Advisor; Takaya Imai, Special Advisor to the Cabinet; Hirohide Hirai, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); and Shin Hosaka, Commissioner of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy at METI.
Poneman's full remarks from the event are available here.
This is one of the highest decorations that any foreigner can receive. Poneman's award comes "in recognition of his contributions towards enhancing the relationship between Japan and the United States of America in the energy sector." The original award announcement from the Government of Japan specifically cited Poneman's service as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy from 2009 to 2014, including "leading the discussion on bilateral civil nuclear cooperation through his role as the Co-chair of the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Commission on Civil Nuclear Cooperation from its establishment in 2012."
The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji to be awarded for exceptional civil or military merit.
Centrus Energy is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. Centrus provides value to its utility customers through the reliability and diversity of its supply sources – helping them meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free electricity. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,750 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is also advancing the next generation of centrifuge technologies so that America can restore its domestic uranium enrichment capability in the future. Find out more at www.centrusenergy.com.
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GREENFIELD, Wis., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. ("the "Company") (NASDAQ Capital Market: BCOW), the holding company for PyraMax Bank, FSB, announced that it has adopted a stock repurchase program for up to 5% of its outstanding common stock. This is the Company's first stock repurchase program since completing its second step reorganization and related stock offering in July 2021, and is subject to regulatory non-objection.
Repurchases are expected to commence after the Company publicly releases its results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2022. Shares may be repurchased in open market or private transactions, through block trades, or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The repurchase program has no expiration date.
Repurchases will be made at management's discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company's financial performance. Open market purchases will be subject to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements.
The timing and amount of share repurchases under this authorization may be suspended, terminated or modified by the Company at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any particular number of shares or any shares in any specific time period.
Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "will," "expects," "project," "may," "could," "developments," "strategic," "launching," "opportunities," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "targets" and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, and competition and the other risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no obligation to update any of these statements in light of new information, future events or otherwise unless required under federal securities laws.
Contact: Richard B. Hurd
Telephone: (414) 421-8200
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Four Million Americans, Including 200K Illinoisans Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent and Volunteer State President Alan Hollenbeck joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin in a call to highlight the need for Congress to lower prescription drug prices. AARP delivered a petition signed by more than 200,000 Illinoisans calling for Congress to act now and stop unfair drug prices. AARP has called for fair drug prices for years and supports legislation that passed the House in November, which would allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, put a cap on out-of-pocket costs that older adults pay for their prescription drugs and impose penalties on drug companies that raise prices faster than the rate of inflation.
"I strongly support giving Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices for seniors," U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). "Too many Americans cannot afford their medications because of Big Pharma's greed. It is unacceptable that seniors are being forced to ration lifesaving drugs like insulin. It's time to reduce prescription drug prices for families, and I'm ready to partner with AARP to get it done."
"Americans are fed up with paying three times what people in other countries pay for the same drugs. More than four million people across the country, including 200,000 here in Illinois, are joining AARP to demand lower prices for prescription drugs," said Largent. "There will never be a better time to lower drug prices than the historic opportunity in front of Congress. Now it's time to get it done!
Lowering prescription drug prices has widespread support among voters, regardless of their party affiliation. An AARP survey of voters found that strong majorities of voters want Congress to act on the issue, with 70% saying it is very important. The survey also found that 87% of voters support allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.
More information about AARP's Fair Drug Prices campaign can be found at aarp.org/rx.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With 38 million members nationwide and 1.7 million in Illinois, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
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Attendees Can Interview, Receive Offers on Site; Signing Bonuses Available
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, is recruiting for nearly 20 immediate openings at its location in Bradenton, FL, as the company's business continues to expand nationwide. Interested job seekers can interview for open positions at a hiring event on May 17, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the company's Bradenton store (2800 15th St. East, Bradenton, FL 34208).
"At 84 Lumber, we are on the leading edge of the ongoing rise in residential construction across the nation," said Rob Woodrow, divisional vice president at 84 Lumber. "Greater demand for our products means a need for more motivated, dedicated employees who want to take advantage of the phenomenal growth opportunity in our industry. If you have a strong work ethic and are eager for something new, you could be the perfect fit for us."
Hiring event attendees will participate in job interviews and learn more about 84 Lumber's company culture. Some attendees may receive a job offer on site. Open positions include:
- Field operations managers will assist with operations projects at various locations and train store associates on advanced operations skills, including marketing, sales, and merchandising. Starting compensation for field operations managers is $51,000 per year.
- Project superintendents are responsible for supervising and inspecting job sites, ensuring a safe work environment, and establishing building sequence, dates, and a manner to carry out work. Starting salary is $45,000 to $50,000 per year with a $500 sign-on bonus.
- Manager trainees (MTs), who enter an intensive, one-on-one, on-the-job training program that teaches them about the company's business and puts them on a path to become a future leader within the enterprise. Starting compensation for manager trainees is $40,000 per year. MTs also receive a $750 sign-on bonus.
- Window/yard associates. Applicants need no prior experience and perform essential functions behind the scenes – from the management of supply shipments to the operation of equipment. Responsiblities also include servicing windows, stocking inventory, and completing inspections. Starting pay is between $15 and $18 per hour. Yard associates also receive a $500 sign-on bonus.
- Service technicians/new construction maintenance associates are responsible for servicing windows sold to builders, completing all necessary paperwork, ensuring a clean job site, and other warehouse duties such as stocking inventory and loading trucks. Starting pay for these positions in between $15 and $18 per hour with a $750 sign-on bonus.
"As a family-owned company, 84 Lumber is committed to helping our employees build a long-term career with us. We are proud to say that 95% of our store managers started in our manager trainee program," Woodrow said. "We believe that a wide variety of candidates can find a home with the company and open doors for themselves – a person with no construction experience but a desire to learn, military veterans ready to open their next chapter, or someone simply ready to make a fresh start. We'll give every one of them the tools to grow."
Candidates interested in participating in the Hiring Event should pre-register online and complete the form. Registrants will then receive an email from 84 Lumber with the link to apply for the desired position. To save time, Woodrow strongly encourages candidates to apply for positions online before they attend the event.
On-site pre-employment drug screening will be available for applicants at the hiring event. Candidates who advance in the process will also be required to pass a background check prior to employment.
To learn more about 84 Lumber, follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women's business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America's Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America's Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber.
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Email: jeff.donaldson@bld-marketing.com
Phone: (412) 347-8039
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By: Nick Whitley, Texas A&M Athletics Communications
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the singles competition, the No. 7 Texas A&M women’s tennis team fell by a 4-3 margin to the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners in the NCAA National Quarterfinals Friday night inside the Atkins Tennis Center.
A&M closes the book on its greatest season in program history, completing a program-record 33-win campaign bolstered by both the SEC Regular Season and Tournament Championships. The Aggies advanced to the National Quarterfinals for the second time in program history and hosted a Super Regional match at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center for the first time in school annals. The Aggies only two losses of the year came at indoor facilities, with the team owning a 30-0 record in matches played outdoors. The Sooners climb to 31-2 and reach the National Semifinals for the first time.
Oklahoma took an early 1-0 lead following a pair of wins in the doubles competition. Sixth-ranked Jayci Goldsmith and Tatiana Makarova fell in a 6-3 contest to No. 10 Carmen and Ivana Corley, but the Aggies were quick to reply with a 6-3 win of their own. No. 47 Carson Branstine and Mary Stoiana toppled the Sooner pairing of Alexandra Pisareva and Layne Sleeth on court two. Each team needed a win on court three to take the opening point, and Oklahoma’s Dana Guzman and Emma Staker defeated Renee McBryde and Gianna Pielet by a 7-5 score to pull ahead.
The Maroon & White mounted a comeback early on in singles action, as the Aggies claimed five-of-six available first sets. No. 74 Stoiana evened the affair with a 6-2, 6-1 win over No. 97 Ivana Corley on court three just before Goldsmith gave A&M its first lead of the match after dispatching Guzman in a 6-4, 6-2 effort. The Sooners bounced back with a 6-2, 6-3 win on court one, but Pielet’s 6-2, 6-3 victory against Pisareva gave the Aggies a 3-2 lead. Oklahoma came out on top in both remaining singles matches, claiming a three-set win on court two before the four-hour battle was clinched on court six by Staker.
In individual accolades, freshman standout Stoiana set the school record for the highest singles win percentage in a year. Stoiana’s 34-4 overall record calculates to a .895 win percentage, surpassing the previous record of .870 held by Aggie legend Cristina Sanchez-Quintanar set during the 2011-12 season. Her 34 wins gives her sole possession of fifth place at A&M all-time for victories in a single season.
UP NEXT
Texas A&M women’s tennis awaits the start of the NCAA Individual Championships on Monday, May 23 with the first round of singles action. Carson Branstine and Tatiana Makarova are set to compete in the singles championships, with Makarova joining Jayci Goldsmith on Tuesday, May 24, in the first round of the doubles tournament. Play from the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex is set to conclude on Saturday, May 28.
POSTMATCH QUOTES
TEXAS A&M QUOTES
Head Coach Mark Weaver
On Friday night’s result…
“It was definitely the heartbreaker of all heartbreakers. We definitely had the doubles point on our racquets and we won five first sets in singles. At multiple points it looked like we might have a chance to run away with the match. I give credit to Oklahoma. They were able to pull out multiple 4-3 victories this season and they did so again tonight.”
On the team’s accomplishments in 2022…
“I am so proud of our team. It was such an amazing season. We went undefeated at home, undefeated on the road and undefeated in matches played outdoors. Our only two losses of the season were 4-3 matches indoors and we were playing for a national title on both occasions. It is definitely hard to take knowing that it’s over, but it was an absolutely amazing year. I know we made a lot of Aggies out there proud. The good news is that we will be back. This was only the beginning of something special here in Aggieland.”
TENNIS MATCH RESULTS
#7 Texas A&M 3, #2 Oklahoma 4
NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships – National Quarterfinals
Atkins Tennis Center – Champaign, Illinois
SINGLES
1. #10 Layne Sleeth (OU) def. #8 Carson Branstine (TAMU) 6-2, 6-3
2. #53 Carmen Corley (OU) def. #24 Tatiana Makarova (TAMU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
3. #74 Mary Stoiana (TAMU) def. #97 Ivana Corley (OU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Jayci Goldsmith (TAMU) def. Dana Guzman (OU) 6-4, 6-2
5. Gianna Pielet (TAMU) def. Alexandra Pisareva (OU) 6-2, 6-3
6. Emma Staker (OU) def. Jeanette Mireles (TAMU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
DOUBLES
1. #10 Carmen Corley / Ivana Corley (OU) def. #6 Jayci Goldsmith / Tatiana Makarova (TAMU) 6-3
2. #47 Carson Branstine / Mary Stoiana (TAMU) def. Alexandra Pisareva / Layne Sleeth (OU) 6-3
3. Dana Guzman / Emma Staker (OU) def. Renee McBryde / Gianna Pielet (TAMU) 7-5
Order of Finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (3,4,1,5,2,6)
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CUTE: Kindergarten teacher surprised with proposal in front of students
HODGES, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A kindergarten teacher in South Carolina got the surprise of a lifetime when her boyfriend proposed to her in front of students and faculty Friday afternoon.
Kindergarten teacher Jerricka Scott and her boyfriend Jahmar Tate have been dating since July 2018.
Scott said a proposal was always her dream, but Tate went above and beyond.
“Every little girl dreams about this opportunity or this moment in their life, and it was beyond my expectation,” Scott said.
Tate said the proposal is something he’d been planning for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the process down. However, it didn’t stop him from finally popping the question.
“I kind of ramped it up about two, three weeks ago trying to really make it happen before the end of the school year,” Tate said.
With a microphone, Tate asked Scott to marry him, surrounded by a cheering crowd of students and staff.
Through excitement and smiles, Tate said he knew from the very first date that Scott would be his wife.
“The conversation was so deep and in-depth, and her morals and values aligned with mine,” Tate said. “I was like, ‘this is an amazing woman, I would be a fool to leave or let her leave me.’”
When the couple started dating in 2018, Scott said it was a time when she wasn’t expecting to meet someone.
“He came at a time when I wasn’t looking, when I was tired of looking, but he was just what I needed,” Scott said.
Tate wanted to include his fiancé's students at Hodges Elementary School in the special moment, and he even had candy bags ready for them to celebrate.
“It was important for me because these are the students she is with all the time,” Tate said. “It’s important for me to make sure she knows that we’re a family together. It’s me and you, but they’re a part of your family, [so] they’re apart of mine, too.”
Tate’s consideration of Scott’s students had her in tears.
“The fact that he included what I love the most, which is teaching and my babies, that just means the world to me,” Scott said.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House recently introduced this family-owned, locally inspired sports and merchandise retailer to the Louisville area. Now, the company is thrilled to announce a second location in this great city, marking the fourth store overall in Kentucky. Rally House Mall St. Matthews is located about 10 minutes from Downtown Louisville, making it a prime location for all area fans to gear up with sports apparel and localized merchandise.
Louisville has a rich history, especially regarding sports, resulting in a city full of loyal fans. That's why Rally House is an excellent fit for this city. "Louisville fans love showing team spirit and hometown pride every chance they get," says District Manager Teri Hauenschild. "And now they can fuel their enthusiasm with awesome apparel and accessories from the new Rally House Mall St. Matthews store!"
Rally House Mall St. Matthews makes it easy for customers to get the gear they love, as this store carries products from reliable brand names such as '47, New Era, Mitchell & Ness, and Nike. This Rally House store offers gear for various colleges and professional teams, including the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds.
Alongside all the stylish and high-quality team gear available at Rally House Mall St. Matthews, patrons will also discover an expansive selection of unique local merch from renowned brands like RALLY Brand™. This collection of products draws inspiration from popular surrounding businesses and topics, all designed to display one's Louisville loyalty.
Thanks to the team's exceptional customer service and a hassle-free shopping environment, customers will enjoy their time at Rally House Mall St. Matthews. Still, there's also a complete selection of merchandise and apparel online at www.rallyhouse.com, with products able to be shipped nationwide.
Visit www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-mall-st-matthews or follow Rally House Mall St. Matthews on Facebook (@RallyMallStMatthews) and Rally House Kentucky on Instagram (@rallyhousekentucky) for store updates, deals, new products, and more!
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
CONTACT:
Teri Hauenschild, District Manager
thauenschild@rallyhouse.com
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(iSeeCars) – Be prepared. There’s a reason why the Boy Scouts adopted this simple motto, which can apply to all areas of life. And one area where it’s crucial to be prepared is in your car, because regardless of how reliable your vehicle is, it will inevitably break down and you’ll likely be far from the comforts of home when it does. To help drivers prepare for all unexpected scenarios, we’ve developed a helpful guide of things to keep in your car. These essential items could make all the difference when ensuring your breakdown is benign versus catastrophic. Some of these items will help you travel more comfortably during your day-to-day driving as well.
We hope your vehicle doesn’t leave you stranded on the side of the road, but we recommend these 24 things to keep in your car just in case.
1. Up-to-Date Registration
We’ll start with the obvious one here. You’ll need your car registration if your vehicle doesn’t break down. There’s always the chance that you’ll be going a tad over the speed limit or unknowingly take a turn at a red light when you weren’t supposed to, and a police officer will happen to be watching. More importantly, however, is the off-chance that you’re in an accident. Your registration will be a necessity in this instance as well. In either instance, you will need proof of your registration. If you don’t have that proof, you can receive a citation or a fine. If your registration isn’t current, you can be pulled over for having an expired registration. This will result in a harsher penalty than simply not having proof of a current registration, and your penalty will depend on how long your registration has been expired. In the most extreme case, your vehicle could be impounded. Always be aware of when your registration is set to expire, and make sure you renew it before that happens.
2. Insurance Card
Car insurance is mandatory in 49 of 50 states. The exception is New Hampshire, where it is not required as long as you can show financial responsibility. To show that you are compliant with your state’s law you should always have your proof of insurance with you. Not only is it the law, it is also a necessity should you ever get in an accident. Proof of insurance varies with your insurance company and can be in the form of an ID card or in a document. It must contain your policy number, effective dates, your vehicle description and VIN, and name of the policyholder. Online versions of these documents are also available, so you can save them on your phone for easy retrieval instead of keeping the physical version in your glove compartment. However, we recommend having a physical version handy along with the electronic version.
3. Owner’s Manual
Another item that should be a mainstay in your glove box is your car’s owner’s manual. This will include helpful information like what your tire pressure should be and what certain warning lights mean. You never know when you’ll need it, so you should always have it accessible. Modern cars often include a ditigal version of the owner’s manual, but just like registration, we recommend a paper copy as backup, and you can often request these from the manufacturer or a site like Helminc.com.
4. Spare Tire/Tire Jack
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of the roads, waiting to take a nice big chunk out of one of your tires, or poke something really sharp into one. Unless your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, these occurrences can quickly put an end to your travel plans. So, unless you want to pay a tow truck to come and haul your vehicle to the nearest service station, you’ll want to make sure your spare tire is always properly inflated (something you can ask any shop to do whenever your vehicle is in for service), and your tire jack is in proper working order. You should also have the correct tools to change a tire, including a lug wrench. AAA members can call to have their tire replaced with their spare, though you will likely have to wait a long time.
5. Tire Pressure Gauge
Keeping with the tire theme is a tire safety gauge. While modern vehicles have warning indicators to let you know if your pressure is low, it’s important to have a tire pressure gauge to ensure you fill your tire up to the correct PSI.
6. Tire Pump and Sealant
Keeping wth the tire theme, you can also go a step further and have a portable tire inflator so you never have to rely on air from a gas station. If you have a minor puncture, filling the tire with air and sealing it will allow you to safety drive to your destination.
7. Jumper Cables/Emergency Road Kit
Did you know some car batteries only last for two years? While three to four years is the norm for battery life, a dead battery can come without warning, especially during the winter months. While jumper cables are a necessity, the full emergency road kit is a strong recommendation. Most emergency kits, which can be purchased on Amazon or at any big-box retail store, will come with a small array of tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers, as well as road flares, fluorescent reflective triangles, hose tape, and those jumper cables. The jumper cables will come in extremely handy if you have a habit of leaving your headlights or dome lights on. Either thing can drain the life from your battery in as little as a few hours depending on the age and strength of your vehicle’s battery.
8. Blankets
This may seem like a silly thing to have in your car if you live in a warm place like Florida, Texas, or Southern California; but blankets come in handy for more than just keeping you warm. Say you break down on a road that’s covered in dirt, gravel, mud, grime, or some sticky substance you dare not guess about. Laying a blanket down to get on the ground and see what’s wrong, or simply to change a tire, can save your clothes, knees, and back a whole lot of trouble. Of course, there’s always the keeping warm thing, too, if you live in an area where it gets cold.
9. Washer Fluid
We suggest always keeping a gallon of washer fluid in the trunk. Chances are you’ll never need it, until that one time when a semi throws three inches of mud and muck on your windshield and you hit the windshield wiper button only to hear that familiar buzz…and get nothing. Pulling over and grabbing the washer fluid from the trunk is much easier than dumping whatever drink you have in the cup holder on your windshield and trying to scrub it clean with your shirt.
10. Flashlight
Some of those emergency road kits we talked about earlier do come with a flashlight; however, most don’t. A flashlight will not only come in handy if you happen to break down at night and need to see under your hood or around your car, but it’s also very handy for keeping oncoming traffic away from your vehicle if you don’t happen to have road flares or markers. A flashlight can also come in extremely handy if a passenger needs to find something in the vehicle at night while you’re driving. Driving with the dome light on is still illegal in most states. Just make sure you check the batteries in it often.
11. First Aid Kit
In times of crisis, a first aid kit can literally be a lifesaver. This one should need no explanation whatsoever. If you’re bleeding, a spare tire isn’t going to do much for you, but band aids will.
12. Cell Phone Charger
Having a dedicated phone charger that remains in your car is a lot more convenient than bringing one with you on long road trips or when you think you’ll be out of the house for a while. Sometimes we neglect to charge our phone the night before or accidentally run an app in the background that drains your battery. Regardless of the circumstance, you don’t want to be without your only lifeline should you break down and need to call for help. You may also rely on your phone as a GPS system, and you don’t want to be at the mercy of your phone battery to get you safely to your destination.
13. Duct Tape
Duct tape is one of the most versatile items out there. Just like it can come in handy for temporary (or even permanent) household repairs, it can be very helpful should something break on your vehicle. Say you sideswipe a pole, or if you were the victim of a hit-and-run and your mirror comes loose. Duct tape can keep it in place until it can properly be repaired. You can also use it to temporarily halt leaks in your roof or sunroof to mitigate or prevent costly water damage.
14. Ice Scraper
If you live somewhere with inclement winter weather or even somewhere where it snows infrequently, you should always have an ice scraper in your car. You can get one that is attached to a snow brush so you have everything you need to remove snow and scrape ice off your vehicle. Driving with compromised sight lines can present a hazard to you and other drivers on the road. And in areas with extreme snowfall, keeping a shovel in your trunk to remove snow around your vehicle can also be helpful.
15. Paper Towels and Tissues
Paper products may not save you from danger, but they can certainly make any ride more comfortable in the event of a spill, an unexpected runny nose, or an extra messy drive-through order. If you travel with children, these are even more essential. Baby wipes, even if you don’t have a baby, also prove effective to help clean up spills and messes.
16. Spare Change
You should keep spare change or an emergency stash of cash somewhere in your car. While most parking meters now allow you to pay with a credit card, there are still some holdouts that require change. You may also come across an unexpected toll.
17. Fire Extinguisher
This item is one that you will hopefully never have to use, but it’s important nonetheless. Because vehicles can catch fire during an accident, a fire extinguisher can help put the fire out before help arrives. Modern fire extinguishers are available in extremely small sizes without sacrificing effectiveness, so there’s no excuse to forego this item, even in smaller vehicles or sports cars.
18. Multi-tool
A multi-tool is a small toolkit that includes common tools in a compact package that can fit right in your glove box. It includes scissors, a screwdriver, wrench, knife, and can/bottle opener to cover your bases should you need a tool.
19. Water Bottles
Water bottles can save your life if you are stranded and in need of hydration. In less extreme circumstances, like unforseen traffic, having water handy can make the ride more comfortable. Just make sure your water bottle can withstand extreme temperatures.
20. Non-Perishable Snacks
It’s a good idea to have an easy-to-eat snack handy in the event that hunger strikes. Suggestions include energy bars, nuts, or crackers.
21. Escape Tool
An escape tool is another item you will hopefully never need, but it can provide peace of mind knowing it’s there. An escape tool can cut through a seatbelt and can break window glass from the inside. These can also be lifesavers if you encounter a car accident with someone trapped in their vehicle.
22. Umbrella
Even if there is no rain in the forecast, you never know when you’re going to be caught in an unexpected shower.
23. Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is top-of-mind during the global pandemic, and it should remain a mainstay in your vehicle even after the pandemic ends to help prevent the spread of infectious germs.
24. Kitty litter
If you live in an area where icy conditions occur, having kitty litter in your trunk during the winter can be very helpful. It can provide the necessary traction to get out of an icy parking spot or driveway. You don’t need a whole bag though, as it can weigh down your vehicle. A smaller container filled with kitty litter should be sufficient in most cases.
25. Reusable Grocery Bags
Not only are plastic grocery bags banned in some states, but they are also bad for the environment. Having a stash of reusable grocery bags in your trunk will come in handy for trips to the store and can also hold more items than the typical single-use grocery bag.
While there’s something satisfying about an empty trunk and a minimally-filled glove compartment, these empty spaces will leave you unprepared during an emergency or inevitable on-the-road inconvenience. Hopefully you will never need to use these emergency items, but you can rest assured knowing that you have them accessible.
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Man accuses couple of stealing catalytic converter while vehicle on loan
Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:33 AM CDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A Manhattan man’s catalytic converter was allegedly stolen by a couple he had loaned his vehicle to.
The Riley County Police Department activity report indicates that around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, officers were called to the 1300 block of Flint Hills Pl. with reports of a theft.
When officials arrived, they said they found a 42-year-old man who reported that a 36-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man allegedly stole his catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was on loan to them.
RCPD noted the theft cost the man about $5,000.
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MITQ, BRQS, AAL, GPS, and NAT.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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- GPS: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=GPS&prnumber=042220225
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Brazos County health authority Dr. Seth Sullivan held a virtual meeting about monkeypox and the COVID pandemic.
Following opening comments, Sullivan fielded questions on the Brazos County health district’s Facebook page that was dominated by inquiries about monkeypox.
Click below to hear comments from Seth Sullivan’s virtual meeting on July 28, 2022.
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World's largest tool brand shares top three tips for modernizing the jobsite of the future
TOWSON, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, total new housing starts rose more than 15% from 2020 to 1.60 million**, the most new starts recorded since 2006. Construction demand and spending are strong and with peak building season underway, DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, shares its top three tips for homebuilders to maximize jobsite productivity and complete projects on-time and on-budget.
"The last two years have seen unprecedented changes and growth in the U.S. housing market during which new trends for homebuilders have emerged with higher demand for faster, safer and more efficient equipment than ever before," said Allison Nicolaidis, President, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker. "The future is here – the construction industry is in a state of significant evolution, and we are committed to supporting the needs of contractors and homebuilders as we help them adapt to new products and technology to modernize their jobsites."
To help modernize the jobsite of the future, DEWALT shares the following tips for residential contractors:
1. Embrace a Cordless Jobsite
DEWALT recommends choosing battery-operated tools which provide the performance of a corded product, with the freedom and convenience of a cordless tool making builders more efficient. The benefits of cordless tools come from greater portability, improved runtime and worktime as well as several safety enhancements. Without auxiliary hoses, cords, tanks or generators required to operate cordless tools, workers can skip exhausting and time-consuming set up and break down processes and move freely about the jobsite without relocating cumbersome equipment.
Going cordless decreases the likelihood of tangling and tripping hazards and eliminates the hassle of keeping cords out of blade lines and busy walking paths. Cordless tools have also made significant strides as it relates to user safety, particularly those performing heavy-duty applications through dust containment, prevention of bind-up situations, and protection against damaging prolonged vibration. In addition, the extended runtime and consistency of battery-operated tools provides prolonged uninterrupted work time while assistive features like mechanisms to clear jams and reload indicators, which keep builders on task, for longer.
2. Upgrade With High-Power Technology
To help drive productivity, builders can not only expand their portfolio of cordless tools, but upgrade the battery technology that powers them. DEWALT is the world's first major power tool brand to use pouch cell batteries designed for the construction industry, known as DEWALT POWERSTACK™ 20V MAX* Compact Batteries. While side-by-side cylindrical cells leave space between the units, flat, stacked cells neatly align maximizing the limited space within compact battery housing. These pouch cell batteries are dramatically smaller and lighter, without sacrificing performance providing users with:
- More power enabling broad application capabilities and fast performance with cordless tools
- More compact and lighter in weight, providing tool maneuverability, high precision and reduced fatigue when used in tight workspaces
- Significantly increased lifespan providing more overall investment value
3. Simplify With End-To-End, Connected Solutions
Builders should also evaluate their full ecosystem of equipment to consider the benefits of more recently available items like connected products and software solutions, and advances in accessories, storage and lifestyle products that can significantly improve worksite operations. For example, the common challenge of inventory management can be seamlessly managed with software that monitors and assigns jobsite inventory to optimize productivity, saving time and budget. This technology allows equipment data to be read by mobile devices or gateways for larger sites, thereby mitigating the risk of lost or stolen tools.
Power tool accessories like bits, blades and screwdriving attachments have shown vast improvement in performance through innovative new materials, coatings and manufacturing processes. Storage offers organization to users and plays an important role in productivity through tool protection and maneuverability. Finally, the jobsite is not complete without lifestyle products like radios, coolers, and fans that work create a better environment for everyone on the job and round out the family of battery-operated products used every day in construction.
The modernized jobsite is here. For more information on innovative tools and technology, visit: dewalt.com/total-trade-solutions.
*Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
**https://www.census.gov/construction/nrc/pdf/newresconst.pdf
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is obsessed with how users work in the real world and is relentlessly pursuing total jobsite and landscaping solutions. By incorporating its latest technology and industry innovations, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future and pioneering the next generation of outdoor equipment. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating nearly 50 manufacturing facilities across America and more than 100 worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, Cub Cadet, Hustler and Troy-Bilt. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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- Hyundai IONIQ 5 Finishes in Second Place in the Compact SUV Segment
- Hyundai Sonata Finishes in Second Place in the Midsize Car Segment
- Hyundai Tucson Finishes in Third Place in the Compact SUV Segment
- Hyundai Accent Finishes in Third Place in the Small Car Segment
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power today designated the Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicles in their segments in the 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. The Palisade earned the top score in the Upper Midsize SUV segment, while Santa Cruz took the top spot in the Midsize Pickup segment. Additional vehicles in Hyundai's lineup performed well, with IONIQ 5 and Sonata both finishing second in their respective segments, while Tucson and Accent were third.
"We are thrilled with the recognition of Santa Cruz and Palisade in this year's J.D. Power APEAL Study," said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. "The Palisade and Santa Cruz both have on-road presence, upscale interiors, human-focused technology, and advanced Hyundai SmartSense Safety features. This recognition is the result of our organization-wide commitment to delivering vehicles that exceed the expectations of our customers."
Study Highlights:
- The 2022 U.S. APEAL Study, now in its 27th year, is based on responses from 84,165 purchasers and lessees of new 2022 model-year vehicles who were surveyed early in the ownership period.
- The study asks vehicle owners to consider 37 attributes 90 days after the vehicle purchase, ranging from the power they feel when they step on the accelerator to the sense of comfort when climbing into the driver's seat. J.D. Power then aggregates the responses to generate an overall APEAL score on a 1,000-point scale.
- The study was fielded from February through May 2022.
About J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.
J.D. Power has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company's business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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Man, 19, charged in death of 18-year-old woman who fell off golf cart
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after an 18-year-old woman fell off a golf cart and later died.
The Gaston County Police Department said officers received a report of someone falling off the vehicle on Monday, WBTV reports.
When police arrived, they found 18-year-old Gabby Carrigan unconscious and not breathing. She was taken to the hospital and died the next day.
Investigators believe several people were drinking and driving the golf cart in the area, including 19-year-old Derek Helms, who police said was driving the vehicle at the time Carrigan fell.
Helms was charged with involuntary manslaughter, DWI, felony serious injury by vehicle and reckless driving. He is being held in the Gaston County Jail under a $300,000 bond.
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ROSEBUD — Services for Ann Marek, 86, of Rosebud will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud with the Rev. Duane Brooks and Joe Bailey officiating.
Burial will be in Powers Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Marek died Tuesday, April 26, at a Rosebud nursing home.
She was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Cameron to John and Lorene Cox Murff. She married Alvin Marek in 1957. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include a son, Joe W. Marek; a daughter, Shirley Roessler; two brothers, Jerry Murff and Gene Murff; a sister, Sandra Robin; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heritage House Nursing Home, P.O. Box 656, Rosebud, TX 76570, or Powers Chapel Cemetery, 8888 FM 2027, Rosebud, TX 76570.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Arrest made as FBI, Canal Fulton police investigate bank robbery
CANAL FULTON ‒ A person suspected of robbing the Apple Creek Banking Co. branch Friday morning has been arrested, according to a statement issued by the FBI.
Susan Licate, a spokeswoman for the FBI, said the bureau would not release the suspect's name until charges are formally filed.
The statement said, "The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money and was later apprehended. Charges are pending and no further information is available at this time."
Recently retired Canal Fulton Police Chief Doug Swartz said the robbery took place shortly before 11:09 a.m.
The FBI said the Canal Fulton police department, the Ohio Highway Patrol, the Canton FBI Task Force, the Akron FBI Task Force and the Akron Police Department are all taking part in the investigation.
It's not clear why Akron authorities are involved.
Earlier this summer, three Chase branches in the Akron-Canton area were robbed. It's not clear yet if those robberies are connected to the one in Canal Fulton Friday.
Signs posted at each entrance of Apple Creek Banking Co., 2414 Locust Street, announced the bank’s temporary closure.
Canal Fulton police could be seen clearing the scene around 12:30 p.m.
A security officer at the bank confirmed to The Canton Repository that the bank’s location would remain closed Friday as the robbery investigation continues.
More:FBI: Serial bank robber sought for 3 heists in Stark, Summit counties
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Repository writer Robert Wang contributed to this report.
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets declined Monday after Wall Street ended last week lower and China tightened anti-virus controls.
Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and South Korea declined. Oil prices rose more than $1 per barrel while the euro edged lower.
Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index ended down 1.1% on Friday after U.S. government data showed hiring slowed in August. The number of jobs added still was big enough that forecasters said the Federal Reserve might see it as evidence more interest rate hikes are needed to bring down inflation that is at a four-decade high.
Asian trading may be “muted to lower” after Wall Street’s “failed attempt” at a rebound following the jobs report, said Yeap Jun Rong of IG in a report.
The Shanghai Composite Index lost less than 0.1% to 3,185.29 after the Chinese government tightened controls on movement in the southern business center of Shenzhen following virus outbreaks.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 0.1% to 27,610.75 while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong tumbled 1.8% to 19,105.24.
The Kospi in Seoul lost 0.1% to 2,406.58 while Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 added 0.1% to 6,837.50.
New Zealand declined while Singapore and Indonesia advanced.
Traders are uneasily watching the Fed after chair Jerome Powell said Aug. 26 that interest rates have to stay elevated to extinguish pressure for prices to rise. That dashed hopes the Fed might back of due to signs U.S. economic activity is cooling.
The Fed has raised interest rates four times this year, twice by 0.75 percentage points, triple its usual margin.
Central banks in Europe and Asia also have raised rates, fueling worries they might derail global economic growth.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 1.1% on Friday after the Labor Department reported the U.S. economy added 315,000 jobs in August. That was down markedly from July’s 526,000, but average hourly pay also jumped by an unusually wide margin of 5.2% compared with a year earlier.
Forecasters warned that high wage gains might reinforce the Fed’s belief that more aggressive rate hikes are needed.
The Nasdaq composite lost 1.3%.
The U.S. market has given up much of the gains made in July and August when traders hoped the Fed might ease up.
Traders expect another 0.75 percentage point rate hike at this month’s Fed meeting, according to CME Group.
Also Friday, Russian state-run energy giant Gazprom announced a suspension of gas supply through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany might be prolonged. The company said last Wednesday the flow of gas would be stopped for three days due to urgent maintenance work.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude gained $1.48 to $88.35 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 26 cents to $86.87 on Friday. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, added $1.59 to $94.61 per barrel in London. It advanced 66 cents the previous session to $93.02.
The dollar advanced to 140.28 yen from Friday’s 140.13 yen. The euro declined to 99.18 cents from 99.64 cents.
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(The Hill) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband has been formally charged with driving under the influence after he was arrested last month in Northern California.
A release from the Napa County District Attorney’s Office states that the office filed charges against Paul Pelosi based on a collision he was in that injured another individual. Pelosi’s blood was sent for testing after the crash and was found to have a .082 percent blood alcohol content, just above the legal limit of .08 percent.
Paul Pelosi is facing two misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving with a .08 percent blood alcohol level or higher causing injury. If he is found guilty, he could face up to five years of probation, a minimum of five days in jail, fines, required completion of a court-ordered drinking driver class and other terms as appropriate.
Pelosi is set to be arraigned on August 3.
A spokesperson for the speaker’s office deferred a request from The Hill for comment to a spokesperson for Paul Pelosi, who declined to comment at this time.
Drew Hammill, a spokesman for the Speaker, told The Hill last month that the speaker was not with her husband at the time and would not comment further on his arrest.
Paul Pelosi’s bail was set at the time at $5,000. The district attorney’s office release states Paul Pelosi was released from custody upon his promise to appear for the arraignment.
The release states the district attorney’s office will not provide any additional information to the public outside of the courtroom or in documents filed to ensure Pelosi is able to maintain his right to a fair trial.
“The media and the public have a right to know what occurs in a criminal case. As such, they have full and free access to our courts,” the release states.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report released today by the Digital Asset Advocacy Group (DAAG) provides new details on the rising use and risks of crypto lending, a financial technology that has grown in tandem with the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies. Findings show that while innovative tools like crypto lending effectively harness the power of new technologies, there are risks caused by bad actors operating in the new space and more must be done to educate and protect consumers.
The new report, "Crypto Lending and the Need for Consumer Protection," highlights the increased adoption of crypto in the U.S., particularly by millennials. Similarly, there is a rise in acceptance of crypto in retail business, with more than 18,000 companies reporting that they accept crypto as a form of payment for products or services.
It goes on to detail the growing popularity of crypto lending is gaining popularity exponentially. For instance, the demand for crypto loans from crypto lender, Genesis, was seven times higher in 2021 than in 2020 while crypto lender BlockFi saw an almost 2,000% increase in assets under management during that same time frame.
"There's no doubt that crypto and its accompanying financial tools are gaining popularity and that trend will only continue to rise. And as new technologies such as crypto lending are developed and adopted, education and protecting consumers must be top of mind," said Laura Adams, DAAG member and financial expert. "Unfortunately, consumers are already facing significant issues in their dealings with some crypto lenders."
A number of these issues are described in DAAG's new report, including instances of cyber-attacks, platforms that have already filed for bankruptcy and lenders sued by their customers for failure of notice. Additionally, there are numerous complaints of poor customer service, particularly over the last month following the collapse of Terra's LUNA coin and related fall out impacting Nexo customers.
Advocating that protecting consumers should be the top priority, DAAG's report provides advice on the basic protections consumers should expect from crypto lending companies. Loan agreements should have terms and conditions that are easy to understand, and consumers should receive adequate notice from lenders before any changes are made to the agreement or collateral is liquidated. Crypto lending companies should be regulated by the proper regulatory authorities and have sufficient customer service departments with the ability for consumers to receive responses in a timely manner.
Finally, the report provides solutions for consumers who have been harmed by bad-acting crypto lending companies, pointing them to contact their state's regulatory agency and submit complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Digital Asset Advocacy Group (DAAG) is a non-profit organization that promotes safe and regulated digital currency lending, depository, and other consumer financial practices. DAAG will accomplish its mission through raising awareness on current harmful trends, developing and promoting industry standards with a focus on protecting consumers and businesses, educating the public on the digital currency industry as a whole, and advocating for digital currency stakeholders, consumers and regulators to advance a more secure and ethical emerging market.
Learn more at digitalassetadvocacy.org and connect on Twitter at @DigiAssetAdv.
Contact: lacie@digitalassetadvocacy.org
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations headed to Africa on Wednesday, saying she was going to focus on how the United States can help Uganda, Ghana and Cape Verde deal with the food crisis that has hit the continent particularly hard — not to compete with China and Russia.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the long-planned trip is not part of global competition with either of America’s rivals, but it is part of a series of high-level U.S. engagements “that aim to affirm and strengthen our partnerships and relationships with African leaders and peoples.”
Her trip from Aug. 4-7 will be followed immediately by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visits to South Africa, Congo and Rwanda from Aug. 7-11. It also comes on the heels of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit last week to Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Republic of Congo where he accused the U.S. and European countries of driving up food prices.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi began 2022 with a four-day visit to Eritrea, Kenya and the Comoros, keeping a 32-year tradition that the country’s top diplomat make his first trip of the year to Africa.
“We’re not catching up. They are catching up,” Thomas-Greenfield said. “We have been engaging with this continent for decades, and even my own career is very much evidence of that.”
Thomas-Greenfield first went to Africa as a student in the 1970s, and in her career as a U.S. diplomat she rose to be assistant secretary of state for African affairs from 2013 to 2017.
She said high energy prices, climate change, COVID-19 and increasing conflict have pushed millions of Africans “to the brink,” and that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has added to the crisis, “especially since some countries in Africa once got up to 75% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine.”
The U.S. ambassador said the three countries she is visiting — Uganda first followed by Ghana and Cape Verde — all face serious food security situations because of the significant rise in the cost of food and energy. But she said Ghana has been a leader in dealing with it and she will be visiting a market, meeting farmers and going to a grain factory in the country “to see how we can help them improve on their production.”
In an interview and at a news conference ahead of her three-nation visit, Thomas-Greenfield said her trip happens to come on the heels of Lavrov’s visit.
Refusing to call Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a war, Lavrov said: “The situation in Ukraine did additionally negatively affect food markets, but not due to the Russian special operation, rather due to the absolutely inadequate reaction of the West, which announced sanctions.”
Thomas-Greenfield countered: “Russia is there to defend what they know they have to defend — that they took actions that are hurting Africans, and they’re trying to somehow defend their actions and blame somebody else for the impact that their actions are having on the African continent.”
“They can try to do that. But my question to them is, how are you helping Africans to address the food insecurity issue, not whom you’re blaming for the food insecurity issues,” she said. “We’re there to help Africans address those issues. Russia can deal with its own problems.”
As for China, while its trade with Africa last year was dramatically higher than U.S. trade, Thomas-Greenfield said “if you look at our figures, and how far back our engagement has been with the Africans, then we really are far above those numbers.”
“As you look at what China’s doing in Africa, you need to look at the debt trap that African countries, many of them, have faced because of those relationships with China,” she said.
China has become one of the biggest lenders to developing countries through its Belt and Road initiative to expand trade by building ports, railways and other infrastructure across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Wang, China’s foreign minister, insisted during his visit to Kenya in January that there is no “debt trap.”
“The so-called `debt trap’ in Africa is not a fact, but a malicious hype-up,” he said. “It is an ‘utterance trap’ created by those external forces that do not want to see Africa accelerate development. If there is any `trap’ in Africa, it is the `poverty trap.’”
Thomas-Greenfield said the U.S. is “not telling African countries they can’t engage with China.”
“What we are engaged in is vision for economic development that promotes democracy and that promotes respect for human rights and transparency and strengthening the capacity for Africans to create jobs for their own citizens,” she said. “We respect the ability of countries to decide for themselves whether they want to partner with China or not.”
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BEIJING, June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a virtual speech delivered at the 14th BRICS Summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday lauded the BRICS mechanism as having shown resilience and vitality in the current global crisis, and called on the mechanism to stay open and inclusive to welcome like-minded partners to join the big BRICS family.
Xi noted that over the past year, the world has faced the continued spread of COVID-19, a tortuous world economic recovery and increasingly salient peace and security issues. Facing these formidable and complex circumstances, BRICS countries have embraced the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, enhanced solidarity and coordination and jointly tackled the challenges. The BRICS mechanism has demonstrated resilience and vitality. BRICS cooperation has achieved sound progress and results.
Xi stressed that this Summit is being held at a critical juncture in the shaping of the future course of humanity. BRICS countries, as important emerging markets and major developing countries, need to act with a sense of responsibility to bring positive, stabilizing and constructive strength to the world.
Xi pointed out that our world today is living through accelerating changes unseen in a century and continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. They confront humanity with unprecedented challenges.
Over the past 16 years, the giant ship of BRICS has sailed forward tenaciously against raging torrents and storms. Riding the wind and cleaving the waves, it has embarked on a righteous course of mutual support and win-win cooperation. Standing at the crossroads of history, we should both look back at the journey we have traveled and keep in mind why we established BRICS in the first place, and look forward to a shared future of a more comprehensive, close, practical and inclusive high-quality partnership so as to jointly embark on a new journey of BRICS cooperation, Xi said.
The leaders attending the summit thanked China for hosting this event and the efforts it made for promoting BRICS cooperation. They believed that facing international uncertainties, BRICS countries should strengthen solidarity, carry forward the BRICS spirit, consolidate strategic partnership and jointly respond to various challenges so that BRICS cooperation can reach a new level and play a bigger role in international affairs, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Chinese analysts said that BRICS is not just an organization formed by newly emerging economies, but is now playing a key role in the international order. Currently, BRICS countries represent 40 percent of the world population, account for 25 percent of the global economy and 18 percent of world trade, and contribute 50 percent to the world's economic growth.
Trade connectivity among BRICS countries is becoming closer and tighter, especially under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Chinese government data, in the first five months of 2022, China's total imports and exports with other BRICS countries increased 12.1 percent year-on-year, with a 20 percent increase with Russia and 10 percent increase with India.
Under the theme of "Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development", leaders of the five countries held in-depth exchange of views on BRICS cooperation in various sectors and major issues of common concern and reached important consensus. They agreed on the need to stay committed to multilateralism, work for greater democracy in global governance, safeguard fairness and justice, and inject stability and positive energy into the turbulent international landscape.
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Box truck veers off Interstate 70 on Thursday morning in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - No serious injuries were reported Thursday morning when a box truck veered off Interstate 70 along the Kansas Turnpike in Lawrence, authorities said.
The crash was reported at 9;43 a.m. Thursday on I-70 near McDonald Drive.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2022 Freightliner Penske box truck was westbound on I-70 in the right lane when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and entered the north ditch, striking an exit sign.
The truck’s driver, Dakota Montgomery Hipps, 29, of Platte City, Mo., was reported to have minor injuries. There was no record of Hipps being transported by ambulance to the hospital.
The patrol said Hipps was wearing his seat belt.
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PARIS (AP) — Sergio Perez called for lifetime bans for abusive fans at Formula One races and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton urged the community to band together to stamp out the boorish behavior spotlighted at recent events.
Drivers were shocked at the Austrian Grand Prix two weeks ago when fans used social media to make F1 aware of rampant harassment, sexism, racism, and homophobia in the grandstands of the Red Bull Ring. F1 condemned the behavior hours before the start of the race and said it had discussed the problems with the race promoter; F1’s statement did not offer fans a mechanism to report problems during the race.
As the series shifted to the French Grand Prix, Perez and Hamilton were among the many drivers Thursday who insisted the poor behavior must be firmly addressed.
“Those fans don’t represent us as a sport, they don’t share our values and they’re not welcome here. As simple as that,” said Perez of Red Bull. “We should hopefully ban them for life, don’t welcome them again. I think a few fans shouldn’t even be allowed to embarrass our sport like that.”
Hamilton, who was jeered when he crashed his Mercedes during a practice in Austria, said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is working on a solution.
“We need to do more. I know Formula One and Stefano are really focused on doing more, and definitely taking it serious especially after the last race,” said Hamilton, who added the entire industry must do its part.
“Not only us, the sport, but (media) that are coming that write and report what is happening here. Your words are powerful and you have a responsibility also to the readers.”
F1 should “continue to take a stand” against such behavior, Hamilton added, and noted soccer has taken proactive measures. Soccer tries to combat crowd abuse by broadcasting anti-discrimination messages before matches.
“I think football has done some positive things, in terms of the announcements they made before,” Hamilton said. “Every team, every company here, can do more. There must be 1,000 partners within the F1 organization, or hundreds maybe, and it’s about accountability with all those.”
French driver Pierre Gasly agreed on life bans for those caught abusing others.
“What we saw last weekend is sad and I don’t think it represents the core value of our sport and the true fans,” Gasly said. “There should be accountability for such abuses. I think this goes back to education. It’s not like it’s happening every weekend, but these abuses should never happen on track and if you behave like that you should be banned.”
Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel praised those who reported the abuse, which he believes has been prevalent for years but now brought to light by a social-media savvy younger fan base.
“I think there has been a shift in fan base. I think we can all see the excitement for Formula One, a younger audience on average coming to the track,” Vettel said. “I think the abuse has probably always been there. I don’t think at any time it is correct, but I think maybe you are starting to see a generation that actually stands up about it and makes a noise, and uses different platforms to communicate. It’s great to see people are having the courage to speak up.”
When asked if he thought the level of hostility could escalate, Vettel said it’s more a case of it coming to light more.
“I think the truth, unfortunately, is that probably it has been going for on a long time at all major sports events or big events,” the German driver said. “It’s more than about time that these things are changing, because there’s just no space for such things.”
Fans in Austria cheered Hamilton’s crash at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg — where sections of world champion Max Verstappen’s devoted “Orange Army” have their own grandstand. One week earlier, Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner were booed by a pro-Hamilton crowd at Silverstone during the British GP.
Mick Schumacher and Fernando Alonso are 17 years apart and from different generations. But they agree on this: social media companies must do far better to eradicate the spread of abuse online that then swirls back at sporting events, and elsewhere.
“All kinds of abuses are not welcome. I think it’s not only us but also social media platforms that have to control that better, so there’s no space for that,” the 23-year-old Schumacher said. “Address is at soon as it happened. This is something which should be unacceptable anywhere, not only in our sport, but in society.
“We’re in 2022 and we still have those issues, so it’s definitely concerning.”
Alonso, a two-time F1 champion, agrees.
“This is a very good point (about) social media,” he said. “It’s not just drivers, promoters or teams, it’s between everyone to make this sport a better place.”
Aggressive fan behavior should not be so prevalent at the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castellet in southeastern France. The track is not a hotbed for fans of either Verstappen or Hamilton. But the Hungarian GP follows France, and last year Hamilton was jeered at the Hungaroring following a dramatic first-lap crash with Verstappen at Silverstone.
There is a midseason break following Hungary and the season resumes in Belgium and the Netherlands, races packed with Orange Army fans.
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-Consolidated Net Sales Increased 4%
-Full Year 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance Revised to $2.60 to $2.80
-Repurchased Over 4 Million Shares and Maintained Leverage Ratio Within Target Range of 2 to 3 times
LEXINGTON, Ky., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The Company also issued updated financial guidance for the full year 2022.
SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
- Total net sales increased 3.6% to $1,211.0 million as compared to $1,169.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. On a constant currency basis(1), total net sales increased 5.1%, with a decrease of 4.6% in the North America business segment and an increase of 68.2% in the International business segment, primarily driven by the acquisition of Dreams in August 2021.
- Gross margin was 41.0% as compared to the second quarter 2021 record of 44.3%. Adjusted gross margin(1) was 41.7% in the second quarter of 2022. There were no adjustments to gross margin in the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating income was $143.9 million as compared to the second quarter 2021 record of $223.3 million. Adjusted operating income(1) was $159.9 million as compared to $227.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Net income was $90.6 million as compared to the second quarter 2021 record of $140.8 million. Adjusted net income(1) was $103.2 million as compared to $161.5 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1) was $186.8 million as compared to the second quarter 2021 record of $266.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $203.4 million as compared to $270.3 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Earnings per diluted share ("EPS") was $0.51 as compared to the second quarter 2021 record of $0.69. Adjusted EPS(1) was $0.58 as compared to $0.79 in the second quarter of 2021.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Company Chairman and CEO Scott Thompson commented, "During the quarter, the overall North America operating environment deteriorated, driven by various macroeconomic pressures. We believe the overall U.S. mattress business, our largest market, had its toughest volume decline in 15 years, with industry units down 20 percent to 25 percent compared to last year's record second quarter volumes. We have adjusted our hiring expectations and near-term capacity investments, and we also implemented a price increase in the U.S. in late June to neutralize the dollar impact of commodity inflation. This environment gave us an opportunity to demonstrate the resilience of our business model, as we generated profits, invested in our business, returned capital to shareholders and outperformed the global bedding market. The team remains focused on delivering on our initiatives to drive continued success."
Business Segment Highlights
The Company's business segments include North America and International. Corporate operating expenses are not included in either of the business segments and are presented separately as a reconciling item to consolidated results.
North America net sales decreased 4.8% to $964.7 million as compared to $1,013.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. On a constant currency basis(1), North America net sales decreased 4.6% as compared to the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin was 37.9% as compared to 42.0% in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted gross margin(1) was 38.7% in the second quarter of 2022. There were no adjustments to gross margin in the second quarter of 2021. Operating margin was 15.1% as compared to 21.4% in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating margin(1) was 16.5% in the second quarter of 2022. There were no adjustments to operating margin in the second quarter of 2021.
North America net sales through the wholesale channel decreased $43.0 million, or 4.8%, to $847.8 million, as compared to the second quarter of 2021. North America net sales through the direct channel decreased $6.1 million, or 5.0%, to $116.9 million, as compared to the second quarter of 2021.
North America adjusted gross margin(1) declined 330 basis points as compared to gross margin in the second quarter of 2021. The decline was driven by operational investments to service our customers and pricing benefit to sales with no improvement to gross profit. These declines were partially offset by favorable brand mix. North America adjusted operating margin(1) declined 490 basis points as compared to operating margin in the second quarter of 2021. The decline was primarily driven by the decline in gross margin and Stearns & Foster® advertising investments ahead of the expected fourth quarter product launch.
International net sales increased 58.6% to $246.3 million as compared to $155.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. On a constant currency basis(1), International net sales increased 68.2% as compared to the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin was 53.1% as compared to 59.8% in the second quarter of 2021. Operating margin was 14.5% as compared to 27.9% in the second quarter of 2021.
International net sales through the wholesale channel decreased $23.3 million, or 20.3%, to $91.3 million as compared to the second quarter of 2021. International net sales through the direct channel increased $114.3 million, or 280.8%, to $155.0 million as compared to the second quarter of 2021. Prior to the Dreams acquisition in August 2021, net sales to Dreams were included in the wholesale channel. Following the acquisition, net sales for Dreams are included in the direct channel.
International gross margin declined 670 basis points as compared to the second quarter of 2021. The decline was primarily driven by the acquisition of Dreams, unfavorable mix and pricing benefit to sales with no improvement to gross profit. Dreams' margin profile is lower than our historical International margins as they sell a variety of products across a range of price points. International operating margin declined 1340 basis points as compared to the second quarter of 2021. The decline was primarily driven by the decline in gross margin, Asia joint venture performance due to COVID-19 related shutdowns and operating expense deleverage.
Corporate operating expense was $38.0 million, consistent with the second quarter of 2021.
Consolidated net income decreased to $90.6 million as compared to $140.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income(1) decreased to $103.2 million as compared to $161.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. EPS decreased 26.1% to $0.51 as compared to $0.69 in the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted EPS(1) decreased 26.6% to $0.58 as compared to $0.79 in the second quarter of 2021.
The Company ended the second quarter of 2022 with total debt of $2.9 billion and consolidated indebtedness less netted cash(1) of $2.8 billion. Leverage based on the ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash(1) to adjusted EBITDA(1) was 2.67 times for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased 4.4 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $117.2 million. Over the last twelve months, the Company has repurchased 27.1 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $1.1 billion. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had approximately $834.5 million available under its existing share repurchase authorization.
Additionally, today the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on August 25, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2022.
Financial Guidance
The Company has updated its earnings guidance for the full year 2022, and currently expects adjusted EPS(1) between $2.60 to $2.80. This contemplates the Company's current outlook for full year 2022 consolidated sales to be consistent with prior year.
The Company noted that its expectations are based on information available at the time of this release, and are subject to changing conditions, many of which are outside the Company's control.
Conference Call Information
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. will host a live conference call to discuss financial results today, July 27, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be webcast and can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at investor.tempursealy.com. After the conference call, a webcast replay will remain available on the investor relations section of the Company's website for 30 days.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Constant Currency Information
For additional information regarding EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, adjusted net income, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating income (expense), adjusted operating margin, consolidated indebtedness and consolidated indebtedness less netted cash (all of which are non-GAAP financial measures), please refer to the reconciliations and other information included in the attached schedules. For information on the methodology used to present information on a constant currency basis, please refer to "Constant Currency Information" included in the attached schedules.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that may be characterized as "forward-looking," within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements might include information concerning one or more of the Company's plans, guidance, objectives, goals, strategies, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words "assumes," "estimates," "expects," "guidance," "anticipates," "might," "projects," "plans," "proposed," "targets," "intends," "believes," "will" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company's quarterly cash dividend, the Company's share repurchase targets, the Company's expectations regarding supply chain disruptions, geopolitical events including the war in Ukraine, the macroeconomic environment, COVID-19-related disruptions, net sales for 2022, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for 2022, and EPS and Adjusted EPS for 2022 and subsequent periods and the Company's expectations for increasing sales growth, product launches, channel growth, acquisitions and commodities outlook. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the Company will realize these expectations, meet its guidance, or that these beliefs will prove correct.
Numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, could cause actual results to differ materially from any that may be expressed herein as forward-looking statements. These potential risks include the factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022. There may be other factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. 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.
About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of bedding products, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.
Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® featuring Posturepedic® Technology and Stearns & Foster® and our non-branded offerings include value-focused private label and OEM products. Our distinct brands allow for complimentary merchandising strategies and are sold through third-party retailers, our Company-owned stores and e-commerce channels. This omni-channel strategy ensures our products are offered where ever and how ever customers want to shop.
Lastly, we accept our global responsibility to serve all stakeholders, our community and environment. We have and are implementing programs consistent with our responsibilities.
Investor Relations Contact:
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Investor Relations
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
800-805-3635
Investor.relations@tempursealy.com
TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in millions, except percentages, ratios and per common share amounts)
The Company provides information regarding adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating income (expense), adjusted operating margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, consolidated indebtedness and consolidated indebtedness less netted cash, which are not recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be alternatives to net income, earnings per share, or an alternative to total debt as a measure of liquidity. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with performance measures that better reflect the Company's underlying operations and trends, providing a perspective not immediately apparent from net income, gross profit, gross margin, operating income (expense) and operating margin. The adjustments management makes to derive the non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments to exclude items that may cause short-term fluctuations in the nearest GAAP financial measure, but which management does not consider to be the fundamental attributes or primary drivers of the Company's business.
The Company believes that exclusion of these items assists in providing a more complete understanding of the Company's underlying results from continuing operations and trends, and management uses these measures along with the corresponding GAAP financial measures to manage the Company's business, to evaluate its consolidated and business segment performance compared to prior periods and the marketplace, to establish operational goals and to provide continuity to investors for comparability purposes. Limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures include that these measures do not present all of the amounts associated with the Company's results as determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental in nature and should not be construed as more significant than comparable financial measures defined by GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. For more information about these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure, please refer to the reconciliations on the following pages.
Constant Currency Information
In this press release the Company refers to, and in other press releases and other communications with investors the Company may refer to, net sales, earnings or other historical financial information on a "constant currency basis," which is a non-GAAP financial measure. These references to constant currency do not include operational impacts that could result from fluctuations in foreign currency rates. To provide information on a constant currency basis, the applicable financial results are adjusted based on a simple mathematical model that translates current period results in local currency using the comparable prior corresponding period's currency conversion rate. This approach is used for countries where the functional currency is the local country currency. This information is provided so that certain financial results can be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of business performance.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS
A reconciliation of reported net income to adjusted net income and the calculation of adjusted EPS is provided below. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with additional useful information with respect to the impact of various adjustments as described in the footnotes at the end of this release.
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported net income to adjusted net income and the calculation of adjusted EPS for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Income (Expense) and Adjusted Operating Margin
A reconciliation of gross profit and gross margin to adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin, respectively, and operating income (expense) and operating margin to adjusted operating income (expense) and adjusted operating margin, respectively, are provided below. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with additional useful information with respect to the impact of various adjustments as described in the footnotes at the end of this release.
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported gross profit and operating income (expense) to the calculation of adjusted gross profit and adjusted operating income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
The following table sets forth the Company's reported gross profit and the reconciliation of the Company's operating income (expense) to the calculation of adjusted operating (income) expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The Company had no adjustments to gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Consolidated Indebtedness less Netted Cash
The following reconciliations are provided below:
- Net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA
- Ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA
- Total debt, net to consolidated indebtedness less netted cash
Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures provides investors with useful information with respect to the Company's operating performance, cash flow generation and comparisons from period to period, as well as general information about the Company's leverage.
The Company's credit agreement (the "2019 Credit Agreement") provides the definition of adjusted EBITDA. Accordingly, the Company presents adjusted EBITDA to provide information regarding the Company's compliance with requirements under the 2019 Credit Agreement.
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported net income to the calculations of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's net income to the calculations of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022:
Under the 2019 Credit Agreement, the definition of adjusted EBITDA contains certain restrictions that limit adjustments to net income when calculating adjusted EBITDA. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022, the Company's adjustments to net income when calculating adjusted EBITDA did not exceed the allowable amount under the 2019 Credit Agreement.
The ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA is 2.67 times for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022. The 2019 Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a ratio of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash to adjusted EBITDA of less than 5.00:1.00 times.
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported total debt to the calculation of consolidated indebtedness less netted cash as of June 30, 2022. "Consolidated Indebtedness" and "Netted Cash" are terms used in the 2019 Credit Agreement for purposes of certain financial covenants.
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court ended a woman's right to safe, legal, and accessible abortions, voting 5-4 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overrule Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, ignoring the dangers to women's health and 50 years of precedent. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has policy—voted on and passed by mayors—urging Congress and states to protect and improve women's access to safe and comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortions. At the USCM Annual Meeting earlier this month, mayors reaffirmed their support by adopting a new resolution. Additionally, mayors have spoken out about how the decision will impact their communities in a new video. Watch the video here.
In response to the decision, Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the USCM, released the following statement:
"The conservative majority of the Court has decided women should end today with one less constitutional right than they had this morning, that government should get a veto over the healthcare decisions of a woman and her doctor, that judges should advance agendas without regard for settled law, that politics comes before health care.
"The consequences of this decision will be felt in cities nationwide, where women will suffer from the loss of access to critical healthcare services, where they face state abortion bans that do not include exemptions for rape or incest. Mayors and their cities will do all that they can to support women's ability to make their own health care decisions.
"This also cannot be the last word on this matter. The United States Conference of Mayors calls on Members of Congress to swiftly pass legislation to codify a woman's right to choose, and we urge governors and state legislatures to protect women's access to healthcare and individual freedoms."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Frances Tiafoe has advanced to the U.S. Open Men’s Semifinals after downing Andrey Rublev in straight sets (7-6, 7-6, 6-4).
Tiafoe becomes the first American to advance to the semis since 2006.
He advances to face Carlos Alcarez, who outslugged Jannik Sinner in a five-set marathon (6-3, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3).
Meanwhile, no more Americans in the women’s bracket after Jessica Pegula was done in by top-seed Iga Swiatek (6-3, 7-6).
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MONTRÉAL, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Optimum Financial Group unveiled a solid financial performance at the Optimum Group Inc.'s annual shareholders' meeting on April 29, 2022.
For the third consecutive year, the Group achieves revenues over one billion Canadian dollars. For the past financial year, the return on equity reaches nearly 12.5%. Also worth noting, net premiums have increased by 17%.
Furthermore, assets under management in Canada, in the United States and in France totalize nearly 8.5 billion Canadian dollars to December 31, 2021.
Despite the negative impacts of the pandemic on mortality, the life insurance and reinsurance sector nevertheless stands out with very good results and a notable growth in net premiums, while the general insurance sector continues to generate excellent underwriting results.
"Our performance indicators are very positive and reflect the rigorous work of our teams of experts dedicated to successfully ensuring the financial security of our clients and partners in an unprecedented context combining the extended pandemic with historically low interest rates", comments Anabelle Blondeau, Vice Chair of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer, Optimum Group Inc.
"We are pursuing and intensifying our research and development work to materialise innovative IT projects, notably in actuarial technique and in medical underwriting, with the perspective of continuously improving our agility. We remain attentive to the evolving needs of our clients and partners, and are committed to the fulfillment and well-being of our employees." she adds.
Optimum Financial Group has also bestowed the 2021 Optimum Enterprise Award to two ex-aequo winning companies: Optimum Reassurance Inc. for its volume increase in net premiums and its improved return on equity, as well as Optimum Vie S.A. for the increase of its business volume and its very good financial results. This annual award recognizes the exceptional contribution of a subsidiary to the Group's overall performance.
Optimum Financial Group is dedicated to the financial security of its clients since over 50 years. Global and privately-owned, it is diversified in the sectors of actuarial consulting, asset management, general insurance, information technology, life insurance, life reinsurance, and real estate. The Group has over 620 employees in subsidiaries operating mainly across Canada, the United States and in France. Its revenues reach nearly 1.1 billion Canadian dollars, and its total assets rise up to 6 billion Canadian dollars. www.financialoptimum.com
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NEW YORK — "The Phantom of the Opera" — Broadway's longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, the biggest victim yet of the post-pandemic softening in theater attendance in New York.
The musical — a fixture on Broadway since 1988, weathering recessions, war and cultural shifts — will play its final performance on Broadway on Feb. 18, a spokesperson told The Associated Press on Friday. The closing will come less than a month after its 35th anniversary. It will conclude with an eye-popping 13,925 performances.
It is a costly musical to sustain, with elaborate sets and costumes as well as a large cast and orchestra. Box office grosses have fluctuated since the show reopened after the pandemic — going as high as over $1 million a week but also dropping to around $850,000. Last week, it hit $867,997 and producers may have seen the writing on the wall.
Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, "Phantom" tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine. Andrew Lloyd Webber's lavish songs include "Masquerade," "Angel of Music," "All I Ask of You" and "The Music of the Night."
"As a producer you dream that a show will run forever. Indeed, my production of Andrew's 'Cats' proudly declared for decades 'Now and Forever.' Yet 'Phantom' has surpassed that show's extraordinary Broadway run. But all shows do finally close," producer Cameron Mackintosh said in a statement.
The first production opened in London in 1986 and since then the show has been seen by more than 145 million people in 183 cities and performed in 17 languages over 70,000 performances. On Broadway alone, the musical has played more than 13,500 performances to 19 million people at The Majestic Theatre.
The closing of "Phantom" would mean the longest running show crown would go to "Chicago," which started in 1996. "The Lion King" is next, having begun performances in 1997.
Broadway took a pounding during the pandemic, with all theaters closed for more than 18 months. Some of the most popular shows — "Hamilton," "The Lion King" and "Wicked" — have rebounded well, but other shows have struggled. Breaking even usually requires a steady stream of tourists, especially for "Phantom" and visitors to the city haven't returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safelite, the nation's leading vehicle glass services and recalibration company, announced today its partnership with Make-A-Wish America through a nationwide Wipers for Wishes campaign.
From May 8 to August 6, Safelite will donate $1.00 from each new wiper blade sold across its retail locations to Make-A-Wish, supporting local Make-A-Wish chapters and families in communities nationwide. In total, Safelite will contribute a minimum of $250,000.
"We are honored to partner with Make-A-Wish in fulfilling wishes for children with critical illnesses," said Renee Cacchillo, Safelite's president and CEO. "This is an unprecedented opportunity for us to join with our customers to make a difference and help children in the communities where we both live and work."
Make-A-Wish has created life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses for more than 40 years. For wish kids, just the act of experiencing their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments.
"Research has shown that wishes can combat the fear and anxiety of a critical illness by providing hope, strength, joy, confidence and self-esteem," said Richard K. Davis, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish America. "Without generous partners like Safelite, we wouldn't be able to continue granting wishes that can often serve as a turning point in a child's medical treatment."
Experts recommend replacing wiper blades every six months or 6,000 miles. Customers interested in participating in the campaign can purchase wipers at any Safelite retail location.
Visit safelite.com to find a location closest to you.
Safelite AutoGlass
With more than 7,700 MobileGlassShops™ and stores in all 50 states, Safelite AutoGlass® is the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services. Last year, close to 7 million customers chose Safelite AutoGlass for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry's only nationwide lifetime guarantee.
Safelite AutoGlass is a member of the Safelite® Group family of brands, which together make a difference in the lives of nearly 9 million customers annually. This leading service organization, founded in 1947, is reaching record growth thanks to its People Powered, Customer Driven strategy. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs nearly 16,000 people across the United States.
Media Contact: To connect with a Safelite spokesperson email mediarelations@safelite.com.
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2022-05-04 20:19:35+00:00
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MCLEAN, Va., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced two additions to the Appian Board of Directors. Bill McCarthy, former Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Infoblox, and Mark Lynch, most recently Chief Financial Officer at Appian, have been elected to join the board to help guide the company's strategy and growth.
McCarthy has more than 30 years in sales and operations. Prior to Infoblox, he was Area Vice President for the Americas in Cisco's Service Provider business. He currently serves as an independent board member for Zift Solutions, as an advisory board member for Bull City Ventures, and as a board member of Iron Academy boy's school in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lynch served as Appian CFO from October 2008 to March 2022. Prior to Appian, he was CFO at MicroStrategy, and prior to that, CFO at World Airways. In addition, he was Vice President of Finance at Intellidata. Lynch was named CFO of the year in 2010 by the Washington Business Journal and Public Company CFO of the year in 2018 by the Northern Virginia Technology Council.
"Mark and Bill are talented executives with decades of industry experience. They also have deep experience at Appian, as CFO and an advisor to the board. I'm excited about the value they will bring as directors," said Matt Calkins, CEO at Appian.
Appian is the unified platform for change. We accelerate customers' businesses by discovering, designing, and automating their most important processes. The Appian Low-Code Platform combines the key capabilities needed to get work done faster, Process Mining + Workflow + Automation, in a unified low-code platform. Appian is open, enterprise-grade and trusted by industry leaders. For more information, visit www.appian.com.
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City requesting FEMA assistance for tornado victims
By Paul Petitte
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SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (KHBS) — Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse met with county and state emergency management services Monday. That meeting will better determine if the city can access federal funds through FEMA to help tornado victims recover.
If that happens, federal dollars will be made available to help replace homes and destroyed belongings along with reimbursement for temporary living expenses. Mayor Sprouse said he’s confident they’ve been gathering the property damage estimates accurately in hopes of accessing those funds.
“Whether we reach the levels the FEMA requires for federal assistance, there could also be state assistance which could come in to play,” Sprouse said. “It’s going to be a matter of days before all the assessments are done so we’re just asking people to continue to do what they are doing and be patient.”
According to FEMA’s website, once all the mandatory documentation is in, it takes them about 30 days to make a determination. If eligible, applicants who request those funds may get them in a matter of days.
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The three-year project is being implemented in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Egypt to ensure the continuity and quality of learning under normal and crisis situations.
SHENZHEN, China, July 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A three-day cross-country seminar hosted in Accra, Ghana on the subject of the Technology-enabled Open Schools for All (TeOSS) project drew to a close on July 7.
Following the official launch of the TeOSS project on 25 November 2021, the seminar was co-organized by Huawei and UNESCO as part of the project's implementation phase. The event included a progress report on the first phase of the project, including results so far, and discussed the implementation of the second phase.
UNESCO is assisting the Ministries of Education and other partners in Egypt, Ethiopia, and Ghana with the delivery of the three-year TeOSS project, which will run until August 2023. Developed under the framework of the UNESCO-Huawei Funds-in-Trust, the project spans the design, pilot testing, and scaling-up of open technology-enabled school systems. Including curricula, teacher-student interaction, and social care, these systems will be accessible in schools, homes, and other venues, ensuring education continuity and quality even if a crisis such as the pandemic occurs.
"There three axes to steer the digital revolution, which are all reflected in this project: to ensure connectivity for all; to build free, public digital learning content and platforms; and to focus on how technology can enhance pedagogical innovation and change," said Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO.
Planned in close collaboration with the governments of Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia and aligned with their respective national strategies, each TeOSS project has been developed to meet specific local needs.
In Egypt, an ICT skills framework has been developed for teachers and students in K12 schools. Digital courseware development experts and primary and junior high school teachers will receive training, and a National Distance Learning Centre will be established for use by educators nationwide to ensure continuity in professional development.
"Since Egypt launched its new system, the President has provided unprecedented commitment to modernize the country's education model," said Dr. Hanem Ahmed, Head of International Cooperation for the Minister of Education and Technical Education of the Arab Republic of Egypt on behalf of H.E. Dr. Tarek Shawki, Minister of Education and Technical Education of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The TeOSS project in Ethiopia is focusing on ICT infrastructure build-out to connect pilot schools, train teachers and students, and build a Learning Management System integrated with a Teacher Training Platform.
"The project perfectly aligns with Ethiopia's national strategies regarding the need to use ICT and digital content in our system. We will also scale up this system by adopting and customizing all activities according to the local context," said Dr. Zelalem Assefa, CEO of ICT and Digital Education for the Ministry of Education of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
In Ghana, the focus is on creating digital content for all subjects, as well as providing training for teachers and students of primary and junior high schools. The project is also building an e-repository that teachers can use to upload content and which learners can access online and offline with little or no supervision.
"We need to be able to embrace technology to enhance our education delivery. If we want to be able to achieve SDG-4, we need digital platforms as an enabler and leverage to achieve that," said John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education, on behalf of H.E. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education of the Republic of Ghana.
TeOSS is aligned with the Tech4Education domain of Huawei's digital inclusion initiative TECH4ALL, which aims to drive education equity and quality with technology, and is working to enhance digital access, improve digital skills, and develop high-quality courses. Huawei ICT Academy program is designed to help cultivate ICT talent by improving digital skills.
"To achieve global education equity and share education resources, Huawei has launched the comprehensive one-stop service platform 'Huawei Talent'," said Zhang Jing, Senior Director of Huawei Education Talent Ecosystem, Huawei ICT Academy Development. "To bridge the gap between talent supply and demand in the digital era, Huawei is building talent alliances, improving skills, developing talent standards, and promoting the value of talent to help the world become more digital."
Technology is already demonstrating intrinsic value in transforming education, a value that will continue to grow in the future.
"Digital technology has become a new driver of productivity that supports innovation in education models, the transformation of education methodologies, and smarter education environments," said Kevin Zhang, CMO of ICT Infrastructure for Huawei. "We are exploring how to apply AI, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and speech processing, to education. Innovative technology can help solve the world's most pressing challenges. And we must continue working together to innovate."
The collaborative and innovative approach of the TeOSS project is helping to create inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all and underpin lifelong learning opportunities. It will empower nations to rethink education and underpin a new generation of digital schools and digital learners.
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