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New industry award program recognizes excellence in the nonprofit sector
DALLAS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pursuant, a leading fundraising and marketing agency serving the nonprofit sector, announces the winners of the inaugural 40 Over Forty Award, recognizing the work of nonprofit professionals who are driving lasting change around the world.The 40 Over Forty Award celebrates the longevity of impact by honoring those who consistently set a high bar for excellence in the nonprofit sector–elevating their organization, the people around them, and the lives of the people who are making a difference in the world.
"It's been a monumental time of change in everything from the way we drive community impact, engage donors, and support inclusive strategies," states Trent Ricker, CEO & President of Pursuant. "The 2022 40 Over Forty Award list highlights the influencers, creators, and executives who have shaped the philanthropic landscape—and are paving the way for what comes next."
Conceived by Pursuant, the award program was co-developed by a committee of nonprofit executives, including NonProfit Pro, Merkle RMG, and Barker & Scott. The collaboration blends industry experience, insights, and perspectives to identify and recognize the community of leaders.
"While we love celebrating rising stars, we can't forget about the nonprofit professionals who have committed their careers to driving positive change and impact," states Doug Barker, Co-Founder & Principal at Barker & Scott Consulting. "The 40 Over Forty Awards honor industry peers with noteworthy contributions across all philanthropic sectors – from groundbreaking creative work and innovative campaigns to impactful community mentoring and a commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)."
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HONOLULU, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines today became the first major airline to announce an agreement with Starlink to provide complimentary high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access to every guest onboard flights between the islands and the continental U.S, Asia and Oceania. Hawai'i's largest and longest-serving carrier will equip its Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft, as well as an incoming fleet of Boeing 787-9s, with Starlink's industry leading satellite internet connectivity service.
"When we launch with Starlink we will have the best connectivity experience available in the air," said Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram. "We waited until technology caught up with our high standards for guest experience, but it will be worth the wait. Our guests can look forward to fast, seamless and free Wi-Fi to complement our award-winning onboard Hawaiian hospitality."
"Hawaiian Airlines is ensuring its passengers will experience high-speed internet the way we expect it in the 21st century, making hassles like downloading movies before takeoff a relic of the past," said SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Commercial Sales Jonathan Hofeller. "With Starlink, the inflight experience is greatly simplified so that once passengers step onboard the plane the internet works seamlessly throughout their flight. Soon, passengers will enjoy all the benefits of having the world's best inflight internet connectivity from the comfort of their seats."
In Starlink's low-Earth orbit constellation of advanced satellites, the latest of which utilize a revolutionary laser mesh network, Hawaiian found an ideal solution to ensure reliable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity on transpacific flights. Guests will be able to stream content, play games live with friends on the ground, work and collaborate in real-time, plan their Hawai'i vacation, or share their special island moments on social media. Connecting to the internet will be seamless when guests walk on board, without registration pages or payment portals.
Hawaiian and Starlink are in the initial stages of implementation and expect to begin installing the product on select aircraft next year. Hawaiian is not currently planning to deploy the service on its Boeing 717 aircraft that operate short flights between the Hawaiian Islands.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 18 years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation and was named No. 1 U.S. airline by Condé Nast Traveler's 2021 Readers Choice Awards. Consumer surveys by Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi.
Now in its 93rd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.
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A first: African American Marine promoted to 4-star general
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, Gen. Michael E. Langley, credited his father with telling him to “aim high” and predicted that his promotion on Saturday would have an impact on younger people.
Langley was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up at military bases as his father served in the Air Force. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1985.
“My daddy told me to aim high, so I aimed as high as I could and found the few and the proud,” Langley said during a ceremony at Marine Corps Barracks Washington attended by his father and other family members.
The Marine Corps, which traces its roots to 1775, rejected accepting Black men in its ranks until 1942, a turnabout that followed the attack on the American air base at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the U.S. entry into World War II.
The American military services were not desegregated until after President Harry Truman’s order in 1948. Three decades later, the first African American Marine was promoted to one-star general, in 1979.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced in June that President Joe Biden had nominated Langley for appointment to the grade of general. The promotion came with the assignment of commander of U.S. Africa Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany. The Senate confirmed his appointment on Monday.
“The milestone and what it means to the Corps is quite essential,” Langley said during Saturday’s ceremony, according to a Marine Corps report. “Not because the mark in history, but what it will affect going forward, especially for those younger across society that want to aspire and look at the Marine Corps as an opportunity.”
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than three decades after a largely peaceful “People Power” revolt overthrew Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is the top choice in most voter-preference surveys. Some of the major issues in Monday’s vote:
WHAT’S AT STAKE
A triumph by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would be a stunning reversal of the 1986 pro-democracy uprising that booted his father from office into global infamy. Many Filipinos aware of the human rights atrocities and plunder that unfolded under the elder Marcos dictatorship would likely push back against any perceived threat to democracy or attempt by Marcos Jr. to recover assets seized from his family as ill-gotten wealth.
The election winner inherits immense problems, including an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic, deeper poverty and unemployment, hyperinflation due to skyrocketing oil and gas prices, decades-old insurgencies and inflamed political divisions. He or she also may face calls to prosecute outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte for his bloody crackdown on illegal drugs. The International Criminal Court has been investigating the killings of thousands of mostly poor petty drug suspects as a possible crime against humanity.
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FERDINAND MARCOS JR.
A former provincial governor, congressman and senator, the 64-year-old son of the late dictator is making the most impressive attempt yet of the Marcos family to recapture the presidency. His mother, Imelda Marcos, twice unsuccessfully attempted to retake the seat of power after returning with her children to the Philippines from exile in the United States, where her husband died in 1989.
Marcos Jr. has defended his father’s legacy and steadfastly refuses to apologize for and acknowledge the atrocities and plunder during the dictatorship. Married to a lawyer, with whom he has three sons, he has stayed away from controversies, including a past tax conviction and the Marcos family’s refusal to pay a huge estate tax. Throughout his campaign, he tenaciously stuck to a battle cry of national unity. He denies accusations that he financed a yearslong social media campaign that harnessed online trolls to smear opponents and whitewash the Marcos family’s checkered history, daring critics to “show me one.”
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LENI ROBREDO
As an economics student at the University of the Philippines in the 1980s, Leni Robredo joined the massive protests that led to the ouster of the elder Marcos. The 57-year-old also took up law and won a seat in the House of Representatives in 2013 in her first foray into politics after her husband, a respected politician, died in a plane crash in 2012. She defeated Marcos Jr. in the 2016 vice presidential race with a narrow margin in their first electoral faceoff. Her advocacies center on defending human rights and empowering the poor partly by teaching them their legal rights.
The daughter of a trial court judge, Robredo does not belong to any of the prominent families that have dominated Philippine politics for generations, and is running as an independent propped by a network of campaign volunteers. As the opposition vice president, who was separately elected from Duterte, she condemned the killings of mostly poor drug suspects as part of his crackdown, angering the brash-talking leader and straining their ties for years. The mother of three has been cited for her integrity and a lifestyle that shuns the trappings of power — she used to regularly travel alone by bus to her home province as a congresswoman.
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OTHER CONTENDERS
Eight other presidential aspirants have lagged far behind in pre-elections surveys, including Manny Pacquiao, the 43-year-old former boxing star, who vowed to build houses for the poor and lock up corrupt politicians in a “mega-prison.” Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, a 47-year-old former TV heartthrob, banked on his rags-to-power life story and public awe over his massive cleanup of the capital. Sen. Panfilo Lacson, a 73-year-old former national police chief, has promised to continue exploiting his investigative skills to expose major government corruption.
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SECURING THE VOTE
Aside from the presidency, more than 18,000 government posts will be contested in the elections, including half of the 24-member Senate, more than 300 seats in the House of Representatives, as well as provincial and local offices across the archipelago of more than 109 million Filipinos. About 67 million are registered to cast their ballot. Voting will take place over 13 hours Monday, the one-hour extension intended to compensate for slower queues due to social distancing and other coronavirus safeguards. After voting centers close, thousands of counting machines around the country will send unofficial results to be tallied. A partial, unofficial count could reveal a clear winner within hours, but a close race could take longer. The official count and canvassing by Congress may take weeks.
Thousands of police and military personnel have been deployed given longstanding risks posed by communist and Muslim rebels and a history of often bloody family and political rivalries in rural areas. In 2009, gunmen deployed by the family of southern Maguindanao province’s then-governor massacred 58 people, including 32 journalists, in an attack on an election convoy that shocked the world. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/philippine-election-narrows-to-marcos-rights-defender/ | 2022-05-09T07:18:34Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW)'s sale to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital for $102.50 per share in cash. If you are an Atlas shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
- ChemoCentryx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCXI)'s sale to Amgen Inc. for $52.00 per share in cash. If you are a ChemoCentryx shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
- iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT)'s sale to Amazon.com, Inc. for $61.00 per share in cash. If you are an iRobot shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
- RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA)'s merger with Leonardo DRS Inc. If you are a RADA shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Bill signed by governor to end 6.5% state tax on groceries in 2025
OLATHE, Kan. (Kansas Reflector) - Gov. Laura Kelly took a trip to a Hy-Vee store to sign a bipartisan bill Wednesday phasing out over three years the state’s 6.5% sales tax on groceries, but would prefer the Legislature reconsider her proposal to promptly wipe out the state tax on groceries.
The Republican-led Legislature is sitting on a large budget surplus, but has been wary of wholesale deletion of the state’s tax on food on July 1 because it would bea political victory for the Democratic governor and the lost state revenue could haunt lawmakers in a recession. The governor has campaigned to “Axe the Food Tax,” which would be popular among consumers grappling with the highest inflation rate in decades.
Instead, the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that would culminate with repeal of the state’s food sales tax in 2025. The reform wouldn’t alter local sales tax on grocery purchases.
“We are axing the food sales tax once and for all,” Kelly said. “Eliminating the the state sales tax on food is a tax cut that helps every Kansas family. Once fully implemented it will save the average Kansas family hundreds of dollars a year. That is a big deal.”
Under House Bill 2106, the state would lower the state’s sales tax on groceries to 4% on Jan. 1, 2023. It would slide to 2% by Jan. 1, 2024. The tax would be eliminated Jan. 1, 2025. The first phase of the rollback would cost the state $77 million. The second year revenue reduction would be an estimated $252 million, followed by $411 million in 2025.
Kelly referred to the Legislature’s alternative to her plan as a “good first step,” because it would deliver savings for every Kansan. She said strong state tax revenue collections in April demonstrated the Legislature could take up the issue May 23 when legislators return to Topeka.
At the Olathe Hy-Vee, a basket of 10 random grocery items, including cheese, strawberries, peanut butter, tuna and cheese, cost $35.50. The full sales tax on the purchase would be 9.47% and equate to $3.36. If the 6.5% state sales tax on groceries was deleted, the amount paid in sales tax on these food items would be $1.05.
The bill signed by Kelly scheduled the first reduction the state sales tax on food to 4% in January. If that tax rate was applicable at today’s prices, total sales tax on the basket of goods would be $2.47. With a 2% state food sales tax, scheduled to occur in January 2024, the tax on the 10 grocery items would be $1.76.
House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, said an extreme downturn in the state’s economy had to be anticipated. The stair-step process of lowering the sales tax on groceries would allow the Legislature to remain nimble, he said.
The bill signed by Kelly defined food as standard groceries as well as bottled water, candy, dietary supplements, soft drinks and food sold through vending machines. It excluded alcoholic beverages, tobacco and prepared food offered by restaurants.
The unusually high statewide sales tax on groceries was raised to 6.5% in 2015. It was bumped up to help balance the budget because Gov. Sam Brownback’s strategy of aggressively lowering the state’s income tax — his goal was to eliminate that tax in Kansas to create job growth — depleted the state treasury to an extent it was difficult state government to fulfill basic duties.
In 2019, Republicans in the Legislature passed two tax-cut bills vetoed by Kelly. GOP lawmakers attempted to induce Kelly to approve of the cuts by inserting a reduction in the state food sales tax. Kelly rejected the legislation, saying it would have been irresponsible to add financial instability to the budget.
Derek Schmidt, the attorney general and a candidate for governor in 2022, said the latest phased approach to the sales tax on groceries was Kelly’s “second chance to get it right.”
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The partnership caters to industry trade professionals with the development of mobile-accessible digital training materials.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresite Technology Solutions, LLC, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, today announced a partnership with Building Media Inc., a company established to improve education opportunities for the construction community.
With increased access to intuitive training materials, Foresite further distances themselves from their competition. Tradespeople are frequently faced with conflict or issues that prevent project completion in a timely manner, impacting the overall cost of a job, increasing the risk of injury or error, and missing opportunities for these professionals to feel autonomy in their work. The ability to continuously develop skills is essential and leads to better retention rates and more prosperous career opportunities down the road.
Foresite solves some of the biggest challenges builders and trade contractors face, including increasing productivity, safety, and efficiency at the jobsite, while supporting upskilling of the labor force with learning in the flow of work. With the integration of BMI material, Foresite provides content pushed directly to the mobile devices of professionals on the job site, a rare capability in the industry. Not only is the content available in real time, it is tailored to specific, scheduled tasks on that day.
"We are striving to elevate the construction tradesperson, drawing in a diverse, passionate group of individuals that will continue to innovate, inspire, and strengthen the industry," said John Gillett, CEO of Foresite. "This partnership furthers our mission by providing a curated library of construction knowledge, helping to draw the next generation of industry talent, upskill the current workforce, and provide learning paths to accelerate career development. Users will be able to access the content they need, when and where they need it, developing their craft, and continuing their journey towards mastery."
Over the past two decades, BMI has developed sophisticated and customized e-learning software solutions and continuing education courses, training hundreds of thousands of design and trade professionals. Their technological expertise enables them to provide clients with exceptional multimedia experiences that enhance learning and retention on a global, national, and targeted regional level.
"This partnership is truly unique," said Darren Harris, President of Building Media, Inc. "Creating just-in-time training delivered to the trade professionals when and where they need it is a huge step for our industry. Building Media is proud to be a part of this cutting edge program to help educate the trades and drive efficiencies."
The team at BMI has developed and delivered thousands of hours of instructionally designed curriculum for architects, designers, engineers, contractors, commercial building owners, operators, and facility managers, among others. They offer the expertise and specialization needed to fulfill the promise and mission of Foresite in order to continue to set the industry standard for evolving commodity workers to career professional.
Foresite is an innovative and transformative construction platform built on 25 years of intellectual property and industry knowledge. The platform provides intelligent gross margin management for field operations, serving builders, trade contractors, manufacturers, and insurers, in addition to unprecedented control over critical operational processes. Users access preconfigured content-based solutions such as workforce efficiency & productivity, job site logistics, project safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, rapidly driving process optimization at the jobsite. For information, visit: https://www.foresite.tech/
Building Media Inc. is a developer of innovative online learning management programs and e-Learning courseware built exclusively for the construction community. Since 2000, BMI has provided distance education to the entire construction community including: architects, engineers, contractors, remodelers, raters, code officials, product manufacturers and state and federal groups. Today, BMI builds cloud-based, SaaS learning communities and blended courseware designed to engage the learner and track performance, while simultaneously reducing associated educational costs and resource demand. Visit us online at www.buildingmedia.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET).
Class Period: April 13, 2017 – December 20, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 2, 2022
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The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (2) Energy Transfer through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC hired third-party contractor to conduct HDD for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (3) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the FERC was actively investigating the Company's wrongdoing related to the April 13 Release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter; (4) these issues were foreseeably likely to subject Energy Transfer to increased governmental scrutiny and enforcement, as well as increased reputational and financial harm, and would also materially impact Energy Transfer's financial results; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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BERKELEY, Calif., April 11, 2022, /PRNewswire/ -- Four out of five (80%) orthopedic physicians believe that medical note-taking interferes with their interactions with patients, according to a new quantitative study released by Robin Healthcare. The research also found that 71% of orthopedic physicians believe medical coding brings friction to the effective practice of medicine. The study, conducted in the U.S., using Kantar Profiles Healthcare Panel, reveals specific concerns related to how increased requirements for medical documentation and coding directly and negatively influence physicians' ability to focus on the patient and deliver the quality of care they would like.
The research also found that more than 73% of orthopedic physicians report taking work home as a result of having to complete notes and documentation. While the majority of orthopedic physicians surveyed would welcome technology and scribing to support their documentation efforts, trusting those services to deliver accurate and timely notes that reflect their specialty and practice are key considerations for these physicians.
"The challenge with any of these in-exam technologies is to ensure that their documentation and coding provide the highest level of accuracy. Orthopedics in particular is seeing growing complexity for in-office coding," said Emilio Galan, CEO of Robin Healthcare. "Technology that ensures ambient, high-fidelity capture of patient encounters in order to deliver an unprecedented level of accuracy in orthopedic notes and codes has a direct and measurable influence on patient care."
Robin technology has created medical notes and complete codes for more than one million orthopedic visits in the United States. Orthopedic physicians using Robin have found a reduction in administrative burden and meaningful improvement in physician/patient interactions.
Robin's research, via web interface, was conducted in February 2022 and studied 300 physicians who were MDs or DOs, and members of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.
About Robin
Robin is changing the administration of orthopedic healthcare enabling doctors to spend more time with patients, and to more efficiently manage their practices. Robin's proprietary device, the Robin Assistant™ – powered by AI trained by over one million patient visits and supported by HIPAA-compliant U.S. based remote scribes – extracts data, identifies conditions, and builds and uploads clinical notes with medical codes, all directly to the EHR. Robin gives patients peace of mind; physicians freedom of focus; payors and practices measurably more accurate coding, and our health system, a new abundance of time to return to its focus on prevention, treatment, and well being. For more information on how Robin is improving workflows and improving care, please visit www.robin.co.
About Kantar
Kantar is the world's leading evidence-based insights and consulting company. We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks, our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth. We are home to the world's largest audience network. Our unique and unrivalled API-driven ecosystem of 150m+ compliant panelists spans 130 global markets and includes consumers, B2B audiences, healthcare professionals, patients and non-survey-based data connections. For more information, visit www.kantar.com.
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As diversity rises, US boards still disproportionately white
By STAN CHOE
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the push to get U.S. boardrooms to look more like companies’ customers and employees, advocates are finally seeing just how steep the task will be.
Boards of directors at publicly traded U.S. companies are much more white and much less diverse than the overall population, often starkly so. Just 2.7% of directors at the start of the year were Hispanic, for example. That would need to soar to 18.5% to mirror the U.S. population.
Outside of looking at a photograph of each director, it hasn’t always been easy to measure racial diversity on corporate boards. On Thursday, executive data firm Equilar released its first racial breakdown of boards for companies in the Russell 3000 index, which covers about 97% of all investable U.S. stocks.
The survey found only 6.2% of directors are Black, versus 13.4% of the country. And the 5% of directors who are of Asian or Pacific islander descent also fell short of the 6.1% for the entire U.S. population.
Equilar pulled the numbers from a range of sources, including disclosures from companies, data from affiliate networks and lists of influential executives from racial and ethnic minorities. Its results are similar to the disproportionate representation found in other surveys of more limited groups.
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles earlier this week released its roundup of boards at a smaller group of companies, those in the Fortune 500. It found that Black directors hold 26% of board seats, while Asian or Asian American directors had 9% and Hispanic directors held 6%.
Bigger companies tend to have more diverse boards than smaller companies. But more across the board are being transparent about the racial breakdown for their board of directors. A big reason for that is because they’re being forced to, with pressure coming from stock exchanges, regulators and investors.
At the Nasdaq, for example, U.S. securities regulators approved a rule last summer requiring companies listed on its U.S. exchange to file an annual document detailing racial and ethnic backgrounds of its directors, among other demographic data. Nasdaq even has a fillable PDF form available to make it easier for companies, which have to submit the data by Aug. 8 or whenever they file their 2022 proxy statement, whichever comes later.
By Aug. 7, 2023, Nasdaq will require a listed company to either have at least one director considered “diverse” or explain why it doesn’t.
Investors are making similar pushes, arguing that more diverse boards lead to more points of view and better decision-making. They want boards to look more like their employees and customers, which are increasingly diversifying along the country’s trends, to better understand them.
“If you’re an investor, you’re looking for ways that companies can outperform,” said Ann Miletti, who is both chief diversity officer and head of active equity at Allspring Global Investments. “We generally agree that the more diversity you have on your board, the better performance that you’re going to get in the long run.”
The push for more racial and ethnic diversity on boards follows years where the focus was mostly on gender. Thursday’s numbers from Equilar show how women from racial and ethnic minorities are among the least represented on boards. Just 0.9% of U.S. directors are Hispanic women, for example, half of the already low 1.8% for Hispanic men.
Some of the requirements to increase diversity have met stiff resistance. California, for example, passed a law in 2020 requiring companies with principal offices in the state to have a minimum number of directors from an underrepresented community. That includes people who self-identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
A California state court earlier this year ruled the requirement unconstitutional following a complaint that it violated California’s equal protection clause. The judge wrote in his decision that the state should have considered other options for achieving greater diversity on boards before mandating it.
Such requirements did end up increasing racial diversity on boards, but in an uneven manner, said Vicki Bogan, professor at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business.
Her research found that board appointments went up substantially for directors of Asian, Middle Eastern and North African descent after the signing of the California law. But the number of appointments for Black directors did not. That’s likely because California companies were substituting nominees from the first group for the second to comply with the rule, she said.
Bogan said the 2020 murder of George Floyd had a bigger effect, specifically for the appointment of Black directors.
All U.S. companies showed an increased probability of appointing a Black person to its board following the forced recognition of racism across America, she said. But companies that had zero Black directors had an even bigger jump in probability.
“I think it’s too soon to tell whether this is temporary or not,” she said. “What I can share is I hope it’s not. I hope we’re on the path to having more boards that are more representative of the population.” | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/05/as-diversity-rises-us-boards-still-disproportionately-white/ | 2022-05-05T14:50:44Z |
HELSINKI, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outokumpu will publish its January–March 2022 interim report on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at approximately 9.00 am EEST.
A live webcast and conference call to analysts, investors and representatives of media will be arranged later on the same day, at 3.00 pm EEST at https://outokumpu.videosync.fi/2022-05-05-q1, hosted by President and CEO Heikki Malinen and CFO Pia Aaltonen-Forsell.
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HELSINKI, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Cooper has been appointed President of Neste US as of 1 July 2022. In his role, he is responsible for supporting and aligning regional business strategies to deliver the strategic growth targets, and he acts as Neste's primary representative for the external community in the US. At the moment, Chris is holding the position of Vice President Americas of Neste Renewable Aviation.
"The US presents important opportunities for our growth strategy in sales and trading, renewable feedstock supply and production, and we want to further strengthen our position in the country. I am very happy to appoint Chris to lead the fast growing US organisation and to further accelerate our renewables' growth strategy execution in the market," says Neste's President and CEO Matti Lehmus.
"I am excited about Neste's purpose of creating a healthier planet for our children. Neste has high ambition to provide its customers sustainable solutions for decarbonizing transportation and for replacing the crude oil based fossil feedstock with renewable solutions," says Chris Cooper, President of Neste US, as of 1 July, 2022. "I am very much looking forward to working with our Neste people in US, and I am eager to continue cooperating not only with aviation customers, but with all US based forerunner partners and companies, and to support our renewable production platform including raw material sourcing to drive the change for a more sustainable future," continues Cooper.
Neste's regional headquarters in North America is in Houston, Texas, and the company employs more than 500 people across the US. Neste's renewable waste and residue sourcing platform in the US includes fully owned Mahoney Environmental, a leading collector and recycler of used cooking oil and Agri Trading, one of the largest independent renewable waste and residue fat and oil traders in the US.
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LONDON (AP) — The family of a comatose boy who have fought to prevent doctors from ending his life-support treatment have filed a legal action requesting permission to move their son from a London hospital to a hospice.
Archie Battersbee’s parents announced the move after the European Court of Human Rights late Wednesday rejected a request to intervene in the case following a series of rulings by U.K. courts that backed doctors who said further treatment was not in the 12-year-old’s best interests because he is brain dead.
The family is now seeking permission to move Archie from the Royal London Hospital in east London to a hospice. They say the hospital informed them that life support would be withdrawn at 11 a.m. Thursday unless a legal challenge over the hospice move was submitted by 9 a.m.
“I would like him out of here as quick as possible, really, and in a peaceful hospice to say goodbye and spend time with his family, uninterrupted by the noise and chaos,” his mother, Hollie Dance, told the BBC.
The dispute is the latest U.K. case pitting the judgment of doctors against the wishes of families. It is common for British courts to intervene when parents and doctors disagree on the treatment of a child. In such cases, the best interests of the child take primacy over the parents’ right to decide what they believe is best for their offspring.
Archie was found unconscious at home with a ligature over his head on April 7. His parents believe he may have been taking part in an online challenge that went wrong.
Barts Health NHS Trust, which runs the Royal London Hospital, said it understands the motivation behind the family’s request but a previous High Court ruling requires that Archie remain in the hospital while his treatment is ended. The boy’s condition is so unstable that moving him would hasten the deterioration of his condition, the trust said.
“As directed by the courts, we will work with the family to prepare for the withdrawal of treatment, but we will make no changes to Archie’s care until the outstanding legal issues are resolved,” Alistair Chesser, chief medical officer of the trust, said in a statement.
Archie’s parents took their campaign to prolong his treatment all the way to the U.K. Supreme Court. After exhausting their legal options in Britain, they asked the European Court of Human Rights to intervene.
The ECHR late Wednesday said it would not “interfere with the decisions of the national courts to allow the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from (Archie) to proceed.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/family-of-comatose-boy-seek-to-have-him-moved-to-hospice/ | 2022-08-04T13:07:04Z |
ATLANTA , Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Clark Atlanta University's (CAU) Executive Leadership Institute and higher education stakeholders announced that its accepting applications for the 2023 Community of Fellows for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at CAU. Since its launch in 2021, HBCU ELI has seen an increase in the number of applications, including candidates from a variety of industries ranging from education and finance to marketing and law. The growth signifies the relevancy of ELI's curriculum amid the pandemic and included the most diverse executive leadership cohort in history.
The Executive Leadership Institute is a 12-month leadership development program at Clark Atlanta University. Through interactive learning sessions with ELI faculty and discussion with education practitioners, each will build networks and develop management and leadership skills for immediate application, with the goal of advancing equity in educational outcomes for all students.
Since 2021, more than one hundred and fifty candidates applied to join the prestigious group. Over 90% of whom have an existing HBCU affiliation as alums and or administrators. Each year, ELI selects 20-30 qualified candidates.
The groundbreaking initiative continues to serve as an incubator for recruiting and developing the future presidents of over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The first program of its kind, ELI is preserving and strengthening HBCUs as a hub for education, opportunity and uplift in the Black community. The effort is supported by multiple donors, including the Chan Zuckerberg Institute, ECMC, and the Rich Foundation, Bank of America, UMC, among others.
Since 2021, some of the following ELI fellows have accepted promotions/appointments:
- Dr. Rochelle Ford appointed President of Dillard University. Former Dean, School of Communications at Elon University
- Dr. Josiah Sampson, promoted to Vice President for Enrollment Management at Jackson State University
- Dr. Keith Hargrove appointed Provost & Sr. VP for Academic Affairs, Tuskegee University. Former Dean, College of Engineer, Tennessee State University.
- Dr. Kara Brown appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at University of Arkansas (UA) Little Rock. Former Dean of Student Life/Dean of Student Activities, UA Pine Bluff.
- Dr. Letizia Gambrell-Boone appointed Vice President for Student Affairs. Former Director, Research Initiative and Public Hearings.
- Dr. Zakiya Brown promoted to Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Lincoln University of Missouri. Former CSAO/Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator and Chief Diversity Officer.
- Dr. Braque Talley promoted by Alabama A&M University (AAMU) named as its next Vice-President for Student Affairs. Former Vice Chancellor, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
- Dr. Michael J. Self, Sr. selected as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri. Former Assistant Provost and Dean, Metropolitan State University
ELI's robust curriculum equips fellows with the tools and insights to effectively lead an HBCU. This includes operations, budgeting, alumni relations, fundraising and development, as well as board governance and human resource management. The new 2023 cohort will participate in both virtual and in-person classes to help better equip them to fill vacant HBCU presidencies and other executive leadership positions.
"HBCUs are critical to our macroeconomy as cognitive diversity is key to global innovation" said Dr. George T. French Jr., President of Clark Atlanta University. "Through the ELI at CAU, we've established a reputation as a premier pipeline for the next generation of higher education leaders who take a thoughtful, modern approach to education innovation."
The Executive Leadership Program leverages the expertise of outstanding practitioners, including members of the HBCU ELI Advisory Board and the Council of HBCU Past Presidents, each of whom partners with ELI faculty (current and past presidents) to bring their leadership experience into the program.
According to UNCF (7/2022), HBCUs account for just 3% of US higher education institutions yet educate 10% of all Black college students.; graduate 80% of Black judges, 50% of Black doctors, and 50% of Black lawyers in the US; and award 24% of all bachelor's degrees received by African Americans in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
"The first community of fellows learned and connected in a manner that is unprecedented for executive programs, largely in part to the work of our amazing leadership team," said Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Executive Director of the HBCU ELI at CAU and former President of Bennett College. "This unique curriculum was designed specifically for HBCUs, and we look forward to seeing the fruits of our labor. HBCUs matter today — now more than ever."
The Institute is currently accepting highly qualified applications through October 19, 2022 for the class of 2023 ELI at CAU. For program updates visit https://www.cau.edu/school-of-education/HBCU-Executive-Leadership-Institute/index.html. Join the conversation on social media @hbcueli and #hbcueli.
ELI at CAU equips high-potential leaders with tools and strategies that support the education and business goals of more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through ELI at CAU, the ability of HBCUs to survive and thrive is improved. In addition to granting thousands of degrees each year, HBCUs also boast illustrious alumni like Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, and Vice President Kamala Harris, among others. For more information, join the conversation on social media @hbcueli; #hbcueli.
Established in 1988 by the historic consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869), Clark Atlanta University continues a 150-year legacy rooted in African American tradition and focused on the future. Through global innovation, educational experiences, and high-value engagement, CAU cultivates lifted lives that transform the world. Notable alumni include: James Weldon Johnson; American civil rights activist, poet, and songwriter (Lift Every Voice and Sing "The Black National Anthem"; Ralph David Abernathy Sr., American civil rights activist; Congressman Hank Johnson, Georgia District 4; Kenya Barris, American award-winning television and movie producer; Kenny Leon, Tony Award-winning Broadway Director; Jacque Reid, Emmy Award-winning Television Personality and Journalist; Brandon Thompson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for NASCAR; Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Recording Academy. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit cau.edu.
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National probate and inheritance dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced today that CEO Scott Rahn and firm Managing Partner Sean Muntz have been recognized for their accomplishments as leading attorneys within the Los Angeles business community and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list "2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers." The publication notes that litigators are a "special breed of attorney" because they need to "transcend expert comprehension of the legal system."
Rahn, one of the firm's cofounders, "is regarded as a leading probate trial attorney, focusing on high stakes private wealth disputes, fiduciary litigation, and contentious trust, probate estate and conservatorship cases," states the feature. "Rahn helps guide clients – heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, administrators, charities, creditors and conservators – through the emotional, legal and financial issues that arise when loved ones become compromised, taken advantage of, and after they pass, whenever theft, manipulation, fraud, abuse, and other misdeeds are revealed," the publication adds.
Recently named a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times, Rahn "advises clients on the best ways to protect and honor the legacy their loved ones intended for them by helping clients secure rightful inheritances, avoid having inheritances taken from them, and protecting against those who seek to thwart their loved ones' intentions." Utilizing time-test strategies that swiftly and cost-effectively address client needs, Rahn regularly helps clients pursue and defend inheritance claims involving incapacity, incompetence, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, and other similar areas of dispute, including prevention and remediation of financial elder abuse.
Muntz, also a founding partner of the firm, is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, with litigation experience "spanning a broad range of subject matters, including banking, general commercial, employment, probate, real estate, securities, intellectual property, maritime and environmental disputes," states the feature.
Muntz, who too was named a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times, has a practice that focuses on "representing beneficiaries, professional and corporate fiduciaries (administrators, executors, trustees, conservators, and guardians) in contested trust, estate and probate litigation." He also serves as Vice-Chair of the RMO Foundation, which is dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and to advancing diversity, inclusion, children's, veterans' and art initiatives.
RMO LLP provides personal, cost-effective inheritance dispute services to individual and institutional clients. The firm's attorneys focus on probate litigation involving contested trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship matters. RMO has offices serving clients with probate disputes throughout California, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, please visit https://rmolawyers.com/.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 10, SID Display Week 2022, a premier event in the display industry, opened in San Jose, the United States. The Society for Information Display (SID) is also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. At the in-person exhibition, BOE, a global leader in the display industry, unveiled a plethora of technologies and products under its technology brands of ADS Pro, f-OLED, and α-MLED and showcased the cutting-edge applications of metaverse, glasses-free 3D and smart cabin. These trailblazing exhibits presented an extravaganza of technology, setting the trend for the display industry which is working towards making displays "ubiquitous."
ADS Pro: delivering a seamless experience with ultra-high refresh rates
As BOE's proprietary high-end LCD technology solution, ADS Pro boasts a set of advantages such as ultra-high refresh rates, optimal effects from all viewing angels and super hard touch screen. At SID Display Week 2022, BOE exhibited a slate of products with ultra-high refresh rates, which fully reflect its leadership in display technology.
BOE's 4K TV display with an unmatched refresh rate of 576 Hz was particularly eye-catching. Armed with BOE's proprietary ultimate display and frequency doubling technologies, it features an ultra-high contrast ratio of 3,000:1, greatly improving the granularity and fluency of images. The laptop display with the world's highest refresh rate of 500+ Hz adopts BOE's cutting-edge oxide TFT technology and fast response LCD technology to achieve 1 ms response time, delivering a smear-free and ultra-smooth experience. At BOE's booth, visitors could get hands-on with ultra-high refresh rate display products such as 288 Hz 8K TVs and 500 Hz monitors, both the highest in the world. These products presented a stunning visual experience enabled by BOE's high-end LCD technology.
f-OLED: unlocking limitless possibilities of flexible displays
f-OLED is BOE's unique high-end flexible OLED technology solution. It takes on a variety of brand-new forms like full-screen display, foldable display and rollable display and integrates multiple features such as under-display fingerprint recognition, under-display camera and biometrics, opening up a whole new vista of flexible displays.
In the f-OLED exhibition zone, BOE showcased the world's largest 95-inch 8K OLED display. Backed by the cutting-edge oxide TFT technology and white OLED vapor deposition process, the display achieves pixel-level light control and ultimate HDR image quality, demonstrating the company's technology leadership in the field of large-sized OLED. BOE's 17.3-inch foldable OLED display, the world's first and largest of its kind, drew a large number of visitors at the exhibition. The display features a color gamut of 100% DCI-P3 and ultra-slim bezels and has been exclusively supplied to ASUS. The world's first ever NFC wearable comes with a 1.57-inch OLED display which supports read and simulation of IC card data. Currently, BOE has forged partnerships with a cohort of top brands of smart watch, smart band and other wearable devices. In addition, BOE took the lead in launching an array of flexible displays in diverse forms, such as the transparent flexible OLED display with curved surfaces and the touch control feature, display that folds up to 360 degrees, tri-fold display that folds up in Z shape, slidable display, wristband phone display, and in-car display. These products offer an all-new futuristic experience.
α-MLED: empowering a full range of scenarios
α-MLED represents BOE's system-level active matrix chip-on-glass LED solution. It can deliver exquisite and ultimate image quality, giving users an immersive experience in various scenarios.
At the exhibition, BOE showcased the world's first Mini LED product that has been put into mass production. The 86-inch 4K active matrix backlit MLED display based on glass substrates boasts an industry-leading brightness of 1,500 nits and precision light control with over 2,000 zones. So far, the display has been applied to Skyworth's high-end TV lineup. The world's first 0.9 mm active matrix MLED based on glass substrate boasts a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. Thanks to the active matrix addressing technique, it features ultra-low flicker and is therefore eye-friendly. In recent years, BOE has continued to break new ground in and expand the application of MLEDs. It has established cooperation with various industry leaders in terms of TV panels, commercial display, laptop panels, e-sports display, VR with Mini LED backlight, etc.
Metaverse, glasses-free 3D and smart cabin: embracing an immersive and interactive future
While consistently going beyond the limits of display effects, BOE has ventured into new territory by diversifying the features and forms of displays and bringing them to a wider range of scenarios to deliver immersive and interactive experiences.
In the last couple of years, metaverse has gained a lot of traction and emerged as a highly promising application field. Meanwhile, VR and AR are widely accepted as the primary interface for the metaverse. At SID Display Week 2022, BOE set up a dedicated metaverse exhibition zone where it presented a variety of mind-blowing VR/AR display products. BOE's dynamic frame rate (DFR) VR head-mounted display (HMD), the first of its kind in the industry, can adaptively adjust the frame rate, so that the screen feels much smoother. The 1,500 PPI VR HMD is armed with a high-efficiency HD optical system with a large field of view and supports dual adjustment of pupillary distance and diopter, greatly optimizing the visual effects and delivering a brand-new immersive VR experience. As a pioneer in VR/AR display, BOE has invested RMB27 billion to build mainstream LCD and next-generation silicon-based OLED production lines. Up to now, BOE has established cooperation with 119 key customers around the world, and its products have been used in a legion of VR/AR devices launched by well-known Chinese and foreign brands, helping them explore the innovative applications of metaverse.
At SID Display Week 2022, BOE demonstrated an array of innovative applications empowered by futuristic technologies, giving the visitors a visually stunning and highly immersive experience. The world's largest 8K glasses-free 3D display adopts the cutting-edge Quantum Dot (QD) backlight technology, with an NTSC color gamut of up to 104%. Through Cylindrical Lens Arrays, it offers a superior visual experience from wide viewing angles and multiple viewpoints, and achieves a 3D pop-out effect at up to 1.6 meters, which is expected to reach 3 to 6 meters in the future. In a word, the device brings the viewers an intriguing and unique experience by virtually transporting them to the scene. At BOE's futuristic smart cabin experience area, the instrument panel not only offers glasses-free 3D effects but also features tactile feedback that enables contact-free interactivity. The in-car intelligent photosensitive multi-display can automatically adjust the brightness according to the ambient light, delivering an even smarter driving experience. As regards the disruptive Quantum Dot (QD) display technology, BOE debuted the world's first 55-inch 8K AMQLED display, which marks a major step forward towards the mass production and application of AMQLED technology.
With cutting-edge display technologies cropping up and innovative use cases further diversified, digital transformation and smart transformation brought about by next-generation information technology are prompting displays to penetrate into every corner of people's life, ushering in the era where "displays are ubiquitous." Going forward, BOE will stick to the "internet of displays" strategy, work to bring rich-featured displays in diverse forms to a wider range of scenarios, and empower countless IoT scenarios with innovative technologies, thus creating a smarter future featuring greater convenience.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isofol Medical AB (publ), (Nasdaq Stockholm: ISOFOL) today reported data from the AGENT study that formed the basis for its assessment that it was not justified to continue the study. Isofol will continue to collect and review data related to, among other areas, subgroups and gene expression, in order to identify possible commercial value. Data has so far failed to show any concrete results of value, which means severely limited commercial potential. The AGENT study will be terminated in accordance with applicable ethical considerations and regulatory requirements, which will occur during the autumn. Parallel to this, Isofol's Board of Directors will evaluate possible courses of action to secure the greatest possible value for Isofol's shareholders.
The information in this press release is intended for investors.
On August 3, 2022 Isofol presented top-line results showing that the AGENT study met neither its primary endpoint nor its key secondary endpoints. On August 31, 2022 the company announced that based on available data[1], it was not justified to continue conducting the AGENT study further. Today, Isofol is able to present data from the AGENT study that formed the basis for this assessment and that indicate a severely limited clinical and commercial value for Isofol:
- The P-value[2] for the primary endpoint of objective response rate (ORR) was approximately 0.85 and the study arms displayed no difference in outcome. Data for this endpoint is deemed to be final.
- Progression-free survival (PFS) was approximately 12.8 months for the arfolitixorin arm and 11.6 months for the control arm, with a P-value of 0.76. Data for this endpoint is not final but it is not deemed to change significantly moving forward.
- Analysis of overall survival (OS), one of the AGENT study's safety endpoints, showed a preliminary indication of a non-significant detrimental trend for the experimental arm of the study compared with the control arm.
- There was no difference between the study arms with regards to key safety data.
- No significant differences between the study arms in any subgroups have been identified so far.
Isofol will continue to collect and analyze study data throughout the autumn so that the final study report can be compiled. This work will cover final analysis of subgroups, gene expression and additional safety data to identify possible clinical and commercial value. Parallel to this, work continues to close down the AGENT study in line with applicable ethical aspects and regulatory requirements for termination of phase III studies. This process will require both company time and resources during the autumn. Moreover, Isofol must take into consideration patients who are still undergoing treatment and follow up and this process must be completed in an ethically sound way. The AGENT study will be concluded when all patients have been taken care of, all data is available, and all analyses are finalized.
"The clinical results that we have access to right now point to a severely limited clinical and commercial value. This is a huge disappointment given the large medical need for new treatments of advanced colorectal cancer. Even if the opportunities of finding results that indicate commercial value are limited, we will continue to analyze the AGENT study's data as it becomes available. At the same time, we are focusing on closing down the study appropriately with regards to ethics and regulations, as well as optimizing the company's resources as new information becomes available," said Ulf Jungnelius, CEO of Isofol.
Isofol is actively implementing measures to decrease costs and thereby protect the company's financial position. Isofol's current assessment is that additional in-house studies cannot be justified.
As communicated on August 31, Isofol's Board of Directors has taken the decision to investigate potential courses of action to secure the greatest possible value for Isofol's shareholders. These options can consist of, among others, structural deals such as clinical collaborations or a potential merger with another company. The Board of Directors will consider additional options should they arise.
[1] Final clinical data is not yet available but Isofol's assessment is that the current data will not change significantly moving forward.
[2] The P-value describes the probability that the result is a matter of chance. Values close to 1 do not indicate statistical difference, while a low value (often below 0.05) indicates a statistically significant difference.
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Jarl Ulf Jungnelius, M.D., Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: jungnelius@isofolmedical.com
Phone: +46 (0) 709 16 89 55
Roger Tell, M.D., PhD, Chief Medical Officer
E-mail: roger.tell@isofolmedical.com
Phone: +46 (0) 760 293 911
The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 12.00 CEST on September 7, 2022.
The Phase III AGENT Study is the first to evaluate a meaningful alternative to the standard of care for most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in 20 years and involves approximately 90 clinics in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The Phase III randomized, controlled, multi-center study of 490 patients assessed the efficacy and safety of arfolitixorin, [6R]-5,10 methylene-THF (MTHF), compared to leucovorin, both used in combination with 5-U, oxaliplatin, and bevacizumab, in first line mCRC patients.
The study was designed to show that arfolitixorin was better than leucovorin and that the results would be statistically significant. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio with the primary endpoint being an overall response rate (ORR) >10 percent improvement vs. the control arm. The key secondary endpoint is a clinically meaningful positive trend in progression free survival (PFS). Other secondary endpoints include duration of response (DOR), number of curative metastasis resections, safety, and patient reported outcomes such as quality of life (QoL). Exploratory endpoints include pharmacokinetic (PK) measurements and level of gene expression of folate relevant genes in tumor cells.
In the AGENT study, patients with non-resectable mCRC treated with arfolitixorin in combination with 5-FU, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab did not achieve a statistically significant overall response rate of ≥ 10% as compared to patients treated with the standard of care (leucovorin + 5-FU, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab).
About Isofol Medical AB (publ)
Isofol Medical AB (publ) is a clinical stage biotech company that is developing and progressing the current standard of care for patients suffering from cancer by working to improve the efficacy of the current chemotherapeutic standards of care. Isofol is focused on developing a first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and seeks to elevate current clinical practice by unlocking the full strength of 5-FU with the addition of arfolitixorin. Isofol holds a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement with Merck & Cie, Darmstadt, Germany to develop and commercialize arfolitixorin for use in oncology. Isofol Medical AB (publ) is traded on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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Aptiv Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:45 AM CDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
Record Bookings and Robust Revenue Growth Despite Difficult Macro Environment
DUBLIN, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company focused on making mobility safer, greener and more connected, today reported a second quarter 2022 U.S. GAAP loss of $0.23 per diluted share. Excluding special items, second quarter earnings totaled $0.22 per diluted share.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights Include:
-- U.S. GAAP revenue of $4.1 billion, an increase of 7%
Revenue increased 9% adjusted for currency exchange and commodity movements; growth over market of 8% based on AWM1 of 1%
-- U.S. GAAP net loss of $61 million, loss per share of $0.23
Excluding special items, diluted earnings per share of $0.22
-- U.S. GAAP operating income margin of 2.4%
Adjusted Operating Income margin of 5.3%, Adjusted Operating Income of $213 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $365 million
-- Generated $95 million of cash from operations
Year-to-Date Financial Highlights Include:
-- U.S. GAAP revenue of $8.2 billion, an increase of 5%
Revenue increased 6% adjusted for currency exchange and commodity movements; growth over market of 9% based on AWM1 of (3)%
-- U.S. GAAP net income of $12 million, diluted earnings per share of $0.04
Excluding special items, diluted earnings per share of $0.85
-- U.S. GAAP operating income margin of 4.3%
Adjusted Operating Income margin of 6.5%, Adjusted Operating Income of $537 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $843 million
"Record quarterly bookings of $14 billion and 8% revenue growth over market showcase Aptiv's strong competitive differentiation and the increasing strategic value we are providing customers as they transform their businesses to support the rapid growth of vehicle electrification," said Kevin Clark, chairman and chief executive officer. "While our long-term business outlook has never been better, we are mindful of persistent inflation and macro headwinds, particularly in Europe. As a result, we are accelerating actions to improve profitability and enhance business resiliency in the short-term, while continuing to lean into investments that we believe will sustainably drive future growth and profitability over the long-term."
Second Quarter 2022 Results
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported U.S. GAAP revenue of $4.1 billion, an increase of 7% from the prior year period. Adjusted for currency exchange and commodity movements, revenue increased by 9% in the second quarter. This reflects growth of 21% in North America, 4% in Europe, 2% in Asia, which includes a decline of 2% in China, and 30% in South America, our smallest region.
The Company reported a second quarter 2022 U.S. GAAP net loss of $61 million and $0.23 per diluted share, compared to net income of $147 million and earnings of $0.54 per diluted share in the prior year period. Second quarter Adjusted Net Income, a non-GAAP financial measure defined below, totaled $62 million, or earnings of $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $202 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Second quarter Adjusted Operating Income, a non-GAAP financial measure defined below, was $213 million, compared to $338 million in the prior year period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 5.3%, compared to 8.9% in the prior year period, reflecting adverse impacts from the second quarter COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in China, continued adverse impacts from global inflationary pressures and the worldwide semiconductor shortage, partially offset by the favorable impact of price recoveries. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $193 million, as compared to $197 million in the prior year period.
Interest expense for the second quarter totaled $56 million, as compared to $38 million in the prior year period, which reflects impacts from our $2.5 billion debt issuance in the first quarter of 2022 in anticipation of the Wind River Systems, Inc. acquisition.
Tax expense in the second quarter of 2022 was $16 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 100%, which was impacted by the geographic mix of earnings and increased losses in certain jurisdictions where no tax benefit is recognized, including the impact of charges resulting from the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Tax expense in the second quarter of 2021 was $28 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 11%.
The Company generated net cash flow from operating activities of $95 million in the second quarter, compared to $297 million in the prior year period.
Year-to-Date 2022 Results
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported U.S. GAAP revenue of $8.2 billion, an increase of 5% from the prior year period. Adjusted for currency exchange and commodity movements, revenue increased by 6% during the period. This reflects growth of 14% in North America, 6% in Asia, which includes growth of 6% in China, and 27% in South America, our smallest region, partially offset by a decline of 1% in Europe.
For the 2022 year-to-date period, the Company reported U.S. GAAP net income of $12 million and earnings of $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $426 million and $1.57 per diluted share in the prior year period. Year-to-date Adjusted Net Income totaled $242 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to $535 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
The Company reported Adjusted Operating Income of $537 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $812 million in the prior year period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 6.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 10.4% in the prior year period, reflecting adverse impacts from the second quarter COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in China, continued adverse impacts from global inflationary pressures and the worldwide semiconductor shortage, partially offset by the favorable impact of price recoveries. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $384 million, as compared to $390 million in the prior year period.
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 totaled $99 million, as compared to $78 million in the prior year period, which reflects impacts from our $2.5 billion debt issuance in the first quarter of 2022 in anticipation of the Wind River Systems, Inc. acquisition.
Tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $37 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 19% which was impacted by the geographic mix of earnings and increased losses in certain jurisdictions where no tax benefit is recognized, including the impact of charges resulting from the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Tax expense in the prior year period was $76 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 12%.
Net cash flow used in operating activities totaled $107 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net cash flow generated by operating activities of $549 million in the prior year period. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $4.7 billion and total available liquidity of $7.1 billion.
Reconciliations of Adjusted Revenue Growth, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income Per Share, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Flow Before Financing, which are non-GAAP measures, to the most directly comparable financial measures, respectively, calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") are provided in the attached supplemental schedules.
Full Year 2022 Outlook
The Company's full year 2022 financial guidance is as follows:
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results at 8:00 a.m. (ET) today, which is accessible by dialing +1.800.289.0741 (U.S.) or +1.323.701.0212 (international) or through a webcast at ir.aptiv.com. The conference ID number is 4936352. A slide presentation will accompany the prepared remarks and has been posted on the investor relations section of the Company's website. A replay will be available two hours following the conference call.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains information about Aptiv's financial results which are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Specifically, Adjusted Revenue Growth, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income Per Share and Cash Flow Before Financing are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted Revenue Growth represents the year-over-year change in reported net sales relative to the comparable period, excluding the impact on net sales from currency exchange, commodity movements, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions. Adjusted Operating Income represents net income (loss) before interest expense, other income (expense), net, income tax (expense) benefit, equity income (loss), net of tax, amortization, restructuring, other acquisition and portfolio project costs, asset impairments, other charges related to the Ukraine/Russia conflict and gains (losses) on business divestitures and other transactions. Other acquisition and portfolio project costs include costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and to plan and execute product portfolio transformation actions, including business and product acquisitions and divestitures. Adjusted Operating Income margin is defined as Adjusted Operating Income as a percentage of net sales. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization (including asset impairments), interest expense, income tax (expense) benefit, other income (expense), net, equity income (loss), net of tax, restructuring and other special items.
Adjusted Net Income represents net income (loss) attributable to Aptiv before amortization, restructuring and other special items, including the tax impact thereon. Adjusted Net Income Per Share represents Adjusted Net Income divided by the Adjusted Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares Outstanding for the period. The Adjusted Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares Outstanding assumes the application of the if-converted method of share dilution, if not already applied for GAAP purposes of calculating the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding. Cash Flow Before Financing represents cash provided by (used in) operating activities plus cash provided by (used in) investing activities, adjusted for the purchase price of business acquisitions and other transactions, the cost of significant technology investments and net proceeds from the divestiture of discontinued operations and other significant businesses.
Effective on January 1, 2022, the Company now excludes amortization expense of intangible assets from the calculation of Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Share. Financial results reported in this release for both the current and historical period have been prepared under this new definition. Outlook information presented above is also calculated under this new definition. The forward-looking non-GAAP measures presented in this release are reconciled under this new definition to their closest GAAP financial measure on pages 18 and 19.
Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company's financial position, results of operations and liquidity. In particular, management believes Adjusted Revenue Growth, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income Per Share and Cash Flow Before Financing are useful measures in assessing the Company's ongoing financial performance that, when reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure, provide improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance and that may obscure underlying business results and trends. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures for internal planning and forecasting purposes.
Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the attached supplemental schedules at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
1 Represents global vehicle production weighted to the geographic regions in which the Company generates its revenue ("AWM").
About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling a more sustainable future of mobility. Visit aptiv.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, as well as other statements made by Aptiv PLC (the "Company"), contain forward-looking statements that reflect, when made, the Company's current views with respect to current events, certain investments and acquisitions and financial performance including the potential impact of the proposed acquisition of Wind River Systems, Inc. Such forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's operations and business environment, which may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future results. All statements that address future operating, financial or business performance or the Company's strategies or expectations are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: global and regional economic conditions, including conditions affecting the credit market; uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulty in predicting its future course and its impact on the global economy and the Company's future operations; uncertainties created by the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, its impacts on the European and global economies and our operations in each country; fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; the cyclical nature of global automotive sales and production; the potential disruptions in the supply of and changes in the competitive environment for raw material and other components integral to the Company's products, including the current semiconductor supply shortage; the Company's ability to maintain contracts that are critical to its operations; potential changes to beneficial free trade laws and regulations such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; the ability of the Company to integrate and realize the expected benefits of recent transactions; the ability of the Company to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives; the ability of the Company to avoid or continue to operate during a strike, or partial work stoppage or slow down by any of its unionized employees or those of its principal customers; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain customers. Additional factors are discussed under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. It should be remembered that the price of the ordinary shares and any income from them can go down as well as up. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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Creative Automation leader grows leadership team to accelerate momentum from enterprise wins, major product launches, and strategic partnerships.
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocketium, a leader in Creative Automation, announced the hiring of Dhruva Shetty as Vice President of Marketing. This hiring comes at a time when Rocketium is seeing strong adoption among global enterprises and digital marketing agencies.
Dhruva is an influential leader with nearly two decades of experience in marketing and advertising technology. Dhruva has built multiple marketing teams from the ground up at Yahoo!, Dell, Zapr (acq: Samsung), and Vizury (acq: Affle). He will be responsible for strengthening Rocketium's narrative and speeding up customer acquisition.
Dhruva says, "Every customer-facing campaign struggles to get visuals on time and within budget. Decades-old processes hold back marketing and design teams. Rocketium has a clear 100x growth story by streamlining creative operations in every large organization. It checks all the boxes that matter - people, culture, industry, and product."
Rocketium is experiencing double-digit revenue growth with wins including Fortune 500 companies, startup unicorns, and global agencies. Existing customer revenue grew at record rates thanks to increasing usage among large customers and the launch of industry-leading creative analytics capabilities. Rocketium also partnered with marketing automation and digital asset management companies in line with the company's preference of integration over disruption.
Satej Sirur, CEO of Rocketium, adds, "Rocketium has been innovating rapidly in the fast-growing area of creative automation. Winning global brands and agencies has shown us the appetite of leading marketing and design teams for a world-class product. Dhruva will help us accelerate our growth and shape not just our narrative but of this evolving industry."
About Rocketium
Rocketium is an Enterprise Creative OS that helps marketing and design teams take their campaigns to market faster while lowering production costs. Rocketium's product combines creative automation, automated brand compliance, and cross-platform creative insights. Rocketium's investors include 021 Capital, 1Crowd, Blume Ventures, and Emergent Ventures.
For more information, please visit rocketium.com.
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Body of fisherman who fell into Clear Creek found
By Annie Gimbel
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DENTON, Texas (KTVT) — After an extensive search on April 27 amid high waters, a Texas Parks and Wildlife boat crew found the body of a fisherman who fell into Clear Creek near Hartlee Field the day before.
The wife of the victim called 911 and stated that she and her husband were fishing along the bank when it gave way and he fell into the water.
Drones were deployed periodically to help finding the 77-year-old man. His body was found 100 yards downstream from where he fell in. He was recovered and taken to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office.
Several agencies assisted Denton firefighters, including: Texas Parks and Wildlife, Lewisville Fire, Flower Mound Fire, Denton police, Denton Parks and Rec and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.
The Denton Police Department is handling family notification.
Several agencies are assisting Denton firefighters, including: Texas Parks and Wildlife, Lewisville Fire, Flower Mound Fire, Denton police, Denton Parks and Rec and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.
More than 40 people were part of the search effort, which stopped due to swift currents and lack of light after night fell Tuesday.
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Columbiana County bicycle tour is Sunday
COLUMBIANA – Bicyclists from across northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania will gather Sunday for the Spring in Columbiana County, Ohio bicycle tour.
All cyclists are invited to participate in this regional event, which will begin at 8 a.m. in Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave.
The main cycling route is a flat-to-rolling 35-mile loop through small towns and scenic countryside, which includes the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail. Participants will ride at their own pace during the event, which runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with support vehicles available for riders needing assistance. A snack stop will be at the rail station in historic downtown Lisbon. After they complete the 35-mile loop, riders will receive a Pizza Hut lunch. Participants can then opt to ride an additional rolling-to-hilly 28-mile loop for a total of 63 miles.
The $30 ride fee includes the snack and lunch. Helmets are mandatory. Riders may register online at outspokinwheelmen.com or in person from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday in Firestone Park. The tour originated in 1995 and is sponsored by the Out-Spokin' Wheelmen bicycling club. For more information, call Dave Hughes at 330-692-2468. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/26/spring-columbiana-county-ohio-bicycle-tour-sunday/7441069001/ | 2022-04-26T16:40:29Z |
The Temple Education Foundation announced it will honor Dr. Harry Macey Jr. and Tejano legend Little Joe Hernandez as its distinguished alumni on Wednesday, Oct. 5, during a special event at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center.
“These two individuals are being recognized for their distinct career paths that took them to exciting vocations while remembering the significant roots they planted in Temple,” Kristy Brischke, TEF’s executive director, said in a news release. “We hope members of the community will join us to honor these unique Temple High alums.”
Macey graduated from Temple High School in 1951 before furthering his education at three institutions: Temple College, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He earned a doctorate of medicine in 1958.
During his more than 30-year career, Macey — who retired as medical director of King’s Daughters Clinic in Killeen in 2000 — served at several hospitals and clinics in the area, including the Primus Clinic in Killeen, the Women’s Clinic in Temple, and the Scott and White Clinic in Temple.
He also has served in many professional and community organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Bell County Medical Society, the Temple College board of trustees, the Rotary Club of Temple and Bell County Board of Health.
“Dr. Macey is a beloved doctor in the Temple community and is adored by his patients,” Brischke said. “We are grateful for his love of Temple and his contributions to our community.”
Although Little Joe Hernandez did not graduate from Temple High School, he has since been named an honorary graduate for the class of 1960.
“Little Joe has been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards and has received five Grammy Awards,” Brischke said. “Over 60 years and many albums after his start as a musician, Joe continues touring the world. He is being honored as a TEF Distinguished Alumni 2022 for his trailblazing in the Latino community, the breaking down of cultural and music barriers, and continued commitment to his heritage and roots in Temple.”
Hernandez previously told the Telegram how Central Texas has his heart.
“I’ve traveled all over the United States, Europe, Japan and some parts of Mexico. … But I discovered that I’m a country boy,” he said. “No matter where I’ve gone, I’ve loved Temple. I love the people, and it has been a really good place for me to raise a family.”
However, the Tejano artist still has cherished his journey across the world, and alluded to his ability to help others as one of the biggest perks during his decades-long career.
“That’s so important to me because we all need help at some time,” Hernandez, recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Texas All-Star Music Awards, said in 2019.
Tickets for the annual event — which has helped raise more than $730,000 in the past five years for innovative teaching grants and student scholarships for the Temple Independent School District — will go on sale in the coming weeks at templeeducationfoundation.org.
“This year’s Distinguished Alumni event will be a special evening celebrating these individual’s accomplishments and learning about their unique careers,” Brischke said. “But most of all, the Temple Education Foundation is proud of Dr. Macey and Little Joe for their gifts and service they freely gave to Central Texas.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_fec75d44-06e8-11ed-af1d-37234e7b0771.html | 2022-07-19T00:29:55Z |
New Model incorporates a wide selection of shimmering original elements inspired by the romantic transformational capabilities of Sailor Moon
DOVER, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to G-SHOCK's BABY-G model, created in collaboration with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. A blast from the past, this timepiece conjures up nostalgia for those who remember Sailor Moon and BABY-G's popularity in the 90s. The new watch, BA110XSM, is based on the popular BABY-G BA110 and incorporates a wide selection of shimmering original elements inspired by the romantic transformational capabilities of Sailor Moon.
The navy blue semi-transparent body, which recalls the night sky, is decorated with blue, red, and yellow stars, moons, hearts, and other Sailor Moon images, creating a glamorous look. The face is studded with sparkling shapes, and the hands are gold-colored. This special design evokes the exciting and unforgettable Sailor Moon transformation scene. The band loop is printed with the silhouette of Sailor Moon, which is also engraved on the case back of the watch. The design of the packaging of this model was also inspired by Sailor Moon. Everything about this model is designed to make this a very special collaboration model between BABY-G and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, the heroine of every girl's dreams.
The new timepiece is equipped with G-SHOCK's technology including:
- Shock resistant
- 100M water resistant
- 2 Year battery life
- LED light
- 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)
- 1/100-second stopwatch (24 hour)1s,24H time
- Full auto-calendar
- World time 29 time zones (48 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off
The BA110XSM will retail for $160, while the additional models and pricing should follow. The new model will be available for purchase starting this August at select retailers, gshock.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho store. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, visit gshock.casio.com/us.
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.casio.com/us/
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/
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Firms poised to drive value for investors through clear alignment and understanding of compensation and rewards
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PFA Solutions, a leading provider of specialized alternative investment technology solutions, announced today that twelve new asset managers have selected PFA's FirmView® software platform in the first half of 2022. FirmView will support management and reporting related to internal employee and partner carried interest allocations, vesting arrangements, and compensation programs.
In addition to current customers, new firms joining the platform include 137 Ventures and Eight Partners VC ("8VC") along with ten additional leading private equity and venture capital firms ranging in size between $1.5 billion to more than $80 billion in assets under management.
"Private capital leaders firmly believe that growth is optimized and differentiated when team members are empowered by rewards commensurate with their contributions and future deferred compensation analytics are clear and accessible," said PFA Solutions Co-founder and Managing Partner, Richard Change. "Along with rewarding employees for their business contributions, we have seen a surge in private capital firms seeking out digital solutions to improve the administration of carried interest and compensation plans and the associated reporting to employees. As the alternative investment industry has grown significantly, so has the advancement of their operations, including the compensation function and associated processes. We are excited to continue to be a trusted partner working with our existing client base and the new clients implementing FirmView."
"Our talent is at the heart of our performance," said Andrew Hansen from 137 Ventures. "Therefore, we selected the PFA FirmView platform as the solution to manage this highly sensitive data and produce comprehensive statements to our employees. Our goal is to provide best-in-class reporting to employees and partners and have at-your-finger-tips management analytics to align talent and value creation. We strive to manage this data in a secure method and provide optimal carried interest and compensation insights to all our team members."
Leading private capital firms are improving their internal operations and are actively seeking opportunities to transition from error-prone spreadsheets to online solutions, such as FirmView to manage their employee incentive programs. Many private capital firms have various complexities related to their incentive plans and changes over time due to new employee awards, promotions, and forfeitures of carried interest awards. As a significant portion of the workforce remains remote, private capital firms are seeking platforms and service providers to deliver push-button reporting and analytics directly to employees.
FirmView is a specialized platform that allows private capital firms to manage carried interest and standard compensation data in a single solution. The platform continues to evolve as new clients are onboarded to address the many variations across the industry relating to carried interest allocations and promotion and forfeiture scenarios, and various vesting arrangements. There is also a movement to aggregate profit sharing plans - such as carried interest - along with other compensation arrangement such as salaries, bonuses, benefits, and co-investments where employees invest their own personal capital into funds.
"While there are many unknown market factors related to inflation and a forecasted recession, we believe that the private capital market will continue to thrive long-term," said PFA Solutions VP of Product Strategy and Client Delivery, Ryan Burger. "While many firms will face headwinds, we are seeing a continued investment in talent, technology, and operational improvement across the alternative investment industry. We are honored to have a hand in providing a solution that directly impacts our clients' most valuable asset—their people. We are looking forward to working with this new set of clients along with our existing client base"
FirmView® is a comprehensive carried interest and compensation management platform supporting fund level, deal-by-deal, various types of vesting arrangements, employee capital co-investments, salary, bonuses, and other compensation arrangements. PFA Solutions is focused on a critical point of leverage for differentiated private capital success.
The powerful private equity compensation software delivers features to help manage the full life cycle of each allocation profile including:
- GP carry participant allocation changes and vesting
- Total compensation management and reporting
- Forecasting and distribution notice production
- Employee portal for data and document access
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) congratulates President Jeremy M. Evans on his recent appointment to the Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP).
Evans was elected this month to a three-year term on the council, which serves as the governing body for the organization. NCBP's mission is to provide high-quality programming to bar leaders across the country.
In 2021, Evans was elected to a two-year term as president of the California Lawyers Association. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the secretary of CLA's charitable arm and partner, the California Lawyers Foundation. In 2021, the California Supreme Court appointed him to the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the Bar Exam, which will make recommendations on the exam and whether to adopt alternative or additional testing or tools to ensure minimum competence to practice law.
"The California Lawyers Association commends Jeremy on this new role, which will allow him to share ideas and collaborate with bar association presidents across the country," said Oyango A. Snell, CLA's CEO and Executive Director. "We appreciate Jeremy's leadership, partnership, and support and are excited for the new opportunities his involvement in NCBP will bring to our organization and the California legal community."
ABOUT CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA's mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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Judge nixes no-prison deal in 2018 limo crash that killed 20
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge rejected a plea agreement that would have meant no prison time for the operator of a limousine company involved in a crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York, drawing applause and tears Wednesday from victims’ relatives who packed the court.
Judge Peter Lynch called the agreement “fundamentally flawed.”
Prosecutors and lawyers for Nauman Hussain had reached a deal a year ago that would have spared him prison time, angering the families of the people killed in 2018 when brake failure sent a stretch limo full of birthday revelers hurtling down a hill.
Hussain, who operated Prestige Limousine, had been charged with 20 counts each of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in what was the deadliest U.S. transportation disaster in a decade. The agreement called for Hussain to plead guilty only to the homicide counts, resulting five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Lindsey Horan had a pair of goals and Lyon defeated Monterrey 4-0 on Saturday night to win the Women’s International Champions Cup.
Chelsea defeated the Portland Thorns 1-0 in the consolation game at Portland’s Providence Park.
Las Rayadas started off well to the delight of the enthusiastic Monterrey fans on hand. Goalkeeper Alex Godinez dove to stop a shot by Lyon’s Delphine Cascarino in the 14th minute.
But Horan converted on a penalty kick in the 39th minute to put Lyon in front. Horan, who is on loan to Lyon from the Thorns, blew kisses to the crowd after scoring.
Moments later, she added a second goal and Lyon led 2-0 at the break.
Sara Dabritz extended Lyon’s lead with a goal in the 53rd minute, and Signe Bruun capped scoring in the 64th.
In the earlier game, Chelsea’s Guro Reiten scored the lone goal in the 64th minute.
All four teams in the tournament earned a spot in the field because of championships in their respective leagues. Lyon won the Champions League and the French championship while Chelsea is the Women’s Super League champion.
Monterrey was the 2021 Apertura winner in Liga MX, and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Thorns were the Supporters Shield and Challenge Cup winners last year.
The Thorns were the 2021 WICC champions.
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Swing-state Democrats turn on Biden over Title 42 border decision
By Eric Bradner and Alex Rogers, CNN
The Democratic rebellion against President Joe Biden‘s plans to lift pandemic-era border restrictions is growing, as candidates in marquee races from Nevada to New Hampshire break with the administration and Republicans turn immigration into a centerpiece of their midterm election messaging.
The Biden administration is set to roll back next month the public health authority known as Title 42, which was first invoked by then-President Donald Trump. The measure allows border authorities to turn migrants back to Mexico or their home countries because of the public health crisis.
Democratic senators in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and New Hampshire — all top GOP targets this year — have already sought to distance themselves from Biden’s move, charging that the White House has not adequately planned for a surge in border crossings.
That criticism expanded this week into governor’s races in two Southwestern swing states, Arizona and Nevada. Katie Hobbs, the Arizona secretary of state and front-runner for the Democratic nomination for governor, urged Biden to reverse his “rash decision” and said lifting Title 42 “without a clear plan to secure our border would be a disaster.”
In Nevada, Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak warned the President in a letter of a “humanitarian crisis” at the southern border if the public health authority is repealed without a “comprehensive plan.”
Republicans, meanwhile, are pouncing on the issue.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, on Thursday launched a $1 million television advertising campaign tying Sen. Mark Kelly to Biden’s move because of the Arizona Democrat’s August vote against an amendment that would have required the Department of Homeland Security to expel migrants who illegally enter the country and may contribute to the spread of Covid-19.
“Kelly voted to allow restrictions to be lifted, which will cause a massive new border surge,” a narrator says in the ad. “Tell Sen. Kelly: Stop voting with Biden and against Arizona.”
Kelly campaign spokeswoman Sarah Guggenheimer countered by saying the senator “has delivered increased border security resources, introduced bipartisan legislation to address the crisis, and has stood up to both the Biden administration and his own party to ensure a safe, humane, and orderly process at the border.”
Biden administration on defense
The Biden administration is on track to end Title 42 on May 23. The decision, made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ignited concerns about a migrant surge.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CNN this week his department has “plans” to address the expected surge. But he would not elaborate.
“I think we have to be very mindful of the fact that we are addressing enemies, and those enemies are the cartels and the smugglers, and I will not provide our plans to them. We are going to proceed with our execution, carefully, methodically, in anticipating different scenarios,” he said.
Vulnerable Democratic lawmakers plan to use a House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Mayorkas next week to distance themselves from the Biden administration’s decision, congressional aides say. They plan to grill the secretary, whose answers could offer a window into how the White House will defend its position.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday the administration was “planning and preparing” for the May 23 rollback of Title 42 but remains open to conversations with lawmakers about immigration reform.
More than 20 states, mostly GOP-led, on Thursday asked a federal judge in Louisiana to immediately block the administration from ending Title 42. The administration on Friday asked the judge to deny the request.
The Democratic divide over Title 42 pits candidates in swing states and vulnerable incumbents against not just Biden’s White House but more progressive Democrats and immigration advocates.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is among the most vocal advocates of ending Title 42 border restrictions. Last month, Schumer, along with Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla of California, and Bob Menendez and Cory Booker of New Jersey, said there was “no public health benefit to sending asylum seekers back to harm” and urged Biden “to stop breathing new life into this inhumane Trump policy.” Three weeks later, the administration announced it would lift the pandemic restrictions.
Some Democrats up for reelection this year, such as Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, have faced condemnation from the left for criticizing Biden’s move to roll back Title 42.
Kelly and New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan, who both visited the US-Mexico border earlier this month, signed on to a Republican-backed bill that would delay the rollback.
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who has also urged Biden to reconsider his plans, has faced criticism from Republicans for signing a June 2020 letter that urged Trump to back off what the letter called a “CDC asylum ban.”
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who chairs Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, said this week that the Biden administration might need to delay the rollback of Title 42 until a clearer plan to mitigate the flow of migrants at the southern border is in place.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee chairman said he understands why his colleagues running for reelection might be willing to come out against Biden.
“I think they are right to raise questions. This is a very serious issue,” said Peters, who is not up for reelection this year. “The senators have to take a position that they think is best for their state.”
Criticism across the midterm map
Meanwhile, Democratic opposition to the Biden administration’s move has mounted across the map of competitive Senate races in November’s midterm elections.
In Pennsylvania, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, an otherwise strong supporter of Biden’s policies, broke with the White House on Title 42.
“I think there should be a little bit more thought given into that. And I don’t think we’re quite there just yet, quite frankly,” Fetterman said in an interview.
US Rep. Conor Lamb, another Senate contender in Pennsylvania, told CNN he is a “skeptic” of the planned rollback.
“I will certainly listen to any argument that the administration wants to make,” Lamb said. “But you know, the pandemic is not over. That’s why Title 42 went into place was to just try to help control what was happening down there in light of the pandemic and how things can spread and particularly with these different variants.”
In Wisconsin, Democrats hoping to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson this fall lambasted Biden over Title 42.
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry have all called for the administration to offer a plan to keep both asylum seekers and US residents safe before lifting the public health authority.
Florida Rep. Val Demings, who is challenging GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, was a top contender for Biden’s running mate in 2020. Her campaign spokesman Christian Slater said Demings, a former Orlando police chief, did not support lifting Title 42 “until there is a plan to put more boots on the ground and support our law enforcement officers at the border.”
Democratic Senate candidates in red-leaning states have also spoken out.
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, the leading Democrat in an open-seat Senate race, has co-sponsored a bill that would prevent the Biden administration from what he calls a “wrong and reckless” decision to lift the Title 42 restrictions.
“Prematurely ending this policy without a path forward does nothing to keep Americans safe, support our Border Patrol agents, protect asylum-seekers, or bring about the comprehensive fix our immigration system needs,” Ryan said.
And retired Marine Lucas Kunce, a top candidate for the open seat in Missouri, said, “Repealing Title 42 with no actual plan isn’t policy — it’s politics.”
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AP Was There: NBA suspends season over coronavirus pandemic
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA suspends the season “until further notice” after Rudy Goebert of the Utah Jazz tests positive for the coronavirus. The move comes hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas. The league says in a statement it will use the hiatus to determine the next steps in regards to the pandemic. The stoppage originally is expected to last a couple weeks. But the NBA does not resume play again until the end of July with a scaled-down version involving 22 teams inside a bubble created at the Disney complex in Florida. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/06/ap-was-there-nba-suspends-season-over-coronavirus-pandemic-2/ | 2022-04-06T16:37:59Z |
Children’s HearMuffs recalled for potential hearing, burn injuries
(Gray News) – Some children’s HearMuffs from Lucid Audio are being recalled for potential burn and/or hearing injuries.
The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday that four models of powered Lucid Audio HearMuffs sound compression earmuffs designed for children are being recalled.
The recalled models include:
- LA-infant-AM-WH
- LA-infant-ASM-WH
- LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus
- LA-kids-AM-WH
The recalled HearMuffs were sold in multiple colors and have a power button that switches from off, active, or soothe mode.
The CPSC said the AAA batteries inside the products can rupture, posing a threat of hearing, projectile and/or burn injuries. The CPSC has received 19 reports of rupturing batteries, but no injuries have been reported.
About 31,150 units are part of the recall and were sold at Sam’s Club, Kroger, and other stores nationwide and online from January 2018 to December 2021.
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled HearMuffs immediately and contact the company to receive a replacement.
For more information on this recall, click here.
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WATCH: Good Samaritans rush in to help woman suffering medical episode in car
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) – A group of good Samaritans were caught on camera springing into action to help a woman who was having a medical episode while driving through an intersection.
The woman was stopped at an intersection in Boynton Beach, Florida, waiting for the light to turn green when suddenly her car can be seen on the video slowly drifting into the intersection.
According to Boynton Beach police, the woman’s coworker, who was in another car, saw her slumped over the steering wheel, so she raced across the street, waving her arms to get the attention of the other people.
Seeing what was happening, several people got out of their cars and worked together to stop the woman’s moving car. One woman grabbed a dumbbell from her car, and a man used it to smash the rear passenger side window.
Another man then climbed through the window to unlock the passenger side door.
The good Samaritans then put the car in neutral and pushed it to a nearby 7-Eleven parking lot.
A nurse who was on the phone with 911 provided medical attention until the fire department arrived.
The police department said it was sharing the video to learn the identities of the strangers who came together to save the woman’s life. The department said it wants to recognize them all and meet the woman they saved.
If you know any of the people involved, the police department asks you to contact Public Information Officer Stephanie Slater at slaters@bbfl.us.
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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended July 31, 2022. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended July 31, 2021 is also available below.
1 Earnings refer to net investment income, which is comprised of the Fund's interest and dividend income, less expenses. Earnings presented represent past earnings and there is no guarantee of future results.
Amounts distributed by the Funds may vary from the earnings shown above and will be announced in separate press releases. Up-to-date distribution rate information is available on John Hancock Investment Management's web site at www.jhinvestments.com by clicking on "Closed-End Funds" under the "Daily Prices" tab.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMZN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Amazon investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
AMZN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Amazon during the relevant time frame, you have until September 6, 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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Gateway City becomes first in the nation to earn an honorary earthquake resilience designation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) named St. Louis, Missouri, as the first city in the United States to receive an honorary QuakeSmart Community Designation. The designation is part of FEMA's QuakeSmart education, awareness, and outreach program that guides businesses and organizations to take action to protect employees and customers from earthquake injury, prevent or reduce damage to buildings, and help ensure business continuity.
The FLASH Partnership chose the city for the designation based on high-performing scores on the ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) and Public Protection Classification (PPC®) as well as excellence in comprehensive business training, community outreach, integrated planning with the school system, establishment as a NOAA StormReady® Community, and overall leadership engagement.
"It is an honor to receive this designation, the first of its kind. It is a testimony to the work of our public safety agencies here in St. Louis in preparing our community and working to mitigate potential damages by future earthquakes here in St. Louis," said Commissioner of Emergency Management Sarah Russell.
"The City of St. Louis has demonstrated a profound commitment to preserving the safety and serving the needs of the most earthquake-exposed communities in the nation," said FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "On behalf of our Board of Directors and more than 100 partners, we are proud to recognize St. Louis' leadership for their dedication to advancing earthquake resilience."
The City of St. Louis is located within the New Madrid Seismic Zone, classified by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as high risk, facing a 40% chance of a magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquake within the next 50 years.
For more information on becoming a QuakeSmart Community, email info@flash.org and visit https://flash.org/readybusiness.
About FLASH
The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is the country's leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from disasters. The FLASH partnership includes more than 100 innovative and diverse organizations that share a vision of making America a more disaster-resilient nation, including FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Huber Engineered Woods, International Code Council, ISO - Verisk Analytics, MyRadar, National Weather Service, Renew Financial, Simpson Strong-Tie, State Farm, and USAA. In 2008, FLASH and Disney opened the interactive weather experience StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes in Lake Buena Vista, FL. FLASH's signature program No Code. No Confidence. - Inspect2Protect.org provides consumers with a one-of-a-kind building code transparency tool to easily identify their community's building code. Learn more about FLASH and access free consumer resources by visiting www.flash.org and www.Inspect2Protect.org, calling toll-free (877) 221- SAFE (7233), following @federalalliance on Twitter, and Facebook.com/federalalliance.
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Bird flu outbreak waning but threat of virus lingers
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. that led to the deaths of more than 40 million chickens and turkeys and contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices appears to be waning, but experts caution the virus hasn’t disappeared and worry another surge could take hold this fall.
The number of birds culled to limit its spread dropped from a peak of almost 21 million in March to less than 800,000 in May. However, more than 2 million birds have been killed already this month after infections were discovered at two large farms in Colorado.
“The numbers in the dashboard do tell a story, but we are not ready to say the outbreak is winding down,” said Richard Coker, a spokesman for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service division of the Department of Agriculture. “We remain vigilant and encourage producers to continue to practice strong biosecurity.”
Some state and industry officials are optimistic that the outbreak is ending, although no one is quite ready to relax.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig said the virus still poses a risk because more cases are being reported, but that “it really does feel like we’re on the tail end of it for this year.”
When a case of the highly pathogenic virus is found, officials kill the entire flock to limit its spread. The virus doesn’t discriminate between backyard flocks and massive egg farms; flocks of all sizes have been infected.
Iowa, the nation’s leader in egg production, was by far the hardest hit state with 13.4 million birds lost. No cases have been reported in the state since May 4, likely because migrating wild birds, which are blamed for spreading the virus, have moved out of Iowa.
Nebraska lost nearly 4.9 million birds, Pennsylvania lost 4.2 million and Colorado saw 3.6 million birds killed. Minnesota and Wisconsin each lost about 3 million.
An outbreak in 2015, when 50 million turkeys and chickens were killed, remains the most expensive animal health disaster in U.S. history. The government spent nearly $1 billion then to deal with infected birds, clean up barns and compensate farmers. The USDA has so far approved $793 million to cover costs this year.
National Turkey Federation spokeswoman Beth Breeding said the government payments “keep those losses from being catastrophic,” but they don’t cover everything. For example, farmers lose income because they can’t raise birds while their properties are being disinfected.
Food prices have increased 10% overall this year, exceeding the 8.6% inflation reported last month. Egg prices soared the most, jumping 32%, while poultry prices are up nearly 17%. But agricultural economists say that while the bird flu outbreak contributed, spikes in the cost of feed, fuel and labor are much bigger factors.
It didn’t help that outbreak peaked just as demand for eggs was highest around Easter, driving prices higher.
But a relatively small proportion of the nationwide flock was affected. The 40 million birds killed represent only 6% of the chickens raised to produce eggs, 2.5% of turkeys and less than 1% of the chickens raised for meat.
Economists expect egg and meat prices to ease this summer as farms are able build back their flocks.
“I think that there is going to start being some relief,” said Jada Thompson, an agricultural economist at the University of Arkansas.
The summer heat should help kill off the disease, but experts worry that the latest version of the virus may be hardy enough to survive the season, leading to a new outbreak when wild birds migrate later in the year.
“We may have an even bigger peak this year in the fall, who knows?” University of Georgia researcher David Stallknecht said. “The honest answer is that we do not know what the future holds, but the reporting decline in commercial poultry cases is encouraging.”
The prospects for a bird flu vaccine are uncertain; foreign markets are reluctant to import meat from inoculated birds, and vaccination can hide the presence of the virus meaning farmers would have to spend more to increase testing of their flocks. And vaccinated birds can still fall sick, just like vaccinated humans.
“I personally do not see vaccine as something that’s going to be used in the United States,” said John Clifford, the former U.S. chief veterinary officer who oversaw the USDA response to the 2015 outbreak. “Countries that don’t export may feel different. We can’t afford to lose those markets.”
There is only so much farmers can do to limit the spread of bird flu. Farmworkers already usually have to shower and change clothes before they enter a barn, and tools for each barn are kept separate.
Emily Metz, CEO of the American Egg Board trade group, said some farmers have invested heavily in combatting the virus, including upgrading ventilation systems and installing laser light systems to ward off wild birds.
“If it does linger or come back, we’re prepared. We’re not letting our guard down,” Metz said. “The improvements our producers have made in terms of biosecurity are part of their everyday business.”
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Associated Press reporter David Pitt contributed to this report from Des Moines, Iowa.
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SINGAPORE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Request Finance, the Web3 enterprise crypto payments startup, has closed a $5.5 million seed round with institutional backers including Animoca Brands, Europe's leading early-stage venture capital investor Balderton Capital, and XAnge.
The seed round also attracted a star-studded lineup of Web3 founders including Sebastien Borget co-founder and COO at The Sandbox, Michael Kong, CEO of Fantom, and Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, and Julien Bouteloup, Founder of StakeDAO.
The fresh round of capital will support the company's efforts to expand its in-app services, and grow its team to capture a greater share of the growing crypto payments space. According to a report from blockchain data platform Chainalysis, the volume of cryptocurrency transactions globally grew to $15.8 trillion in 2021, up 567% from 2020.
Yat Siu, the executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, commented: "The services provided by Request Finance allow Web3 projects - including some Animoca Brands companies - to save time and effort on crypto payments. We believe the company has a significant potential for growth and expansion."
Simplifying Enterprise Crypto Payments
Since launching in January 2021, a whopping $203 million in crypto invoices have been paid in the app. Today, Request Finance simplifies and automates invoicing, expenses, payroll, and accounting in crypto for more than 2,000 Web3 teams.
Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder and COO of metaverse giant, The Sandbox, who personally backed the company's seed round, said: "We've been looking for a robust solution to enable crypto payments for the hundreds of invoices; salaries and various expenses generated through our activity each month. Request Finance has been the go-to solution that delivered above our expectations and that scales as The Sandbox keeps expanding the open metaverse."
It all started with a simple idea: give businesses a better way to pay, and be paid in crypto.
The founders saw serious problems that had to be solved before more businesses would start using crypto. For one, making crypto payments by copying and pasting wallet addresses from a spreadsheet is both laborious, and frightfully vulnerable to human error. On top of that, keeping proper financial records of crypto transactions was also an accountant's nightmare.
To address these pain points, the team built a suite of enterprise-friendly features like on-chain payment confirmations, automated billing and payments in crypto, and even integrations with accounting software like Xero. The self-custodial platform currently supports over 150 tokens and stablecoins on 14 different chains.
By addressing the common challenges faced by companies using crypto, it has attracted large users from different Web3 verticals. Notable names include DeFi companies like Aave, metaverse projects like The Sandbox and Decentraland, as well as DAOs like Maker.
With growing calls for crypto payments to be regulated under existing tax and anti-money laundering laws, Request Finance also offers enterprises an easy way to document critical information about their crypto payments which are typically required by the authorities.
Alexis du Peloux, Principal, at XAnge, commented: "After backing Ledger, Coinhouse, and Dogami we're backing a Web3 company that is set to become an essential part of tooling for Web3 businesses like DAOs, DeFi platforms, metaverse companies, and more."
What Winter?
Despite the cratering in crypto asset prices, and skepticism over the real-world adoption of cryptocurrencies, the company appears immune to the cold of the crypto winter.
According to the company's published data for the month of May, the number of crypto invoices paid rose 81% month-on-month, bringing the total count to over 10,000 invoices paid to date. This represents about $10.5 million in crypto invoices paid last month alone, up 91%, or about $5 million more than the previous month.
And while larger crypto companies have recently been making the headlines for layoffs and canceled job offers, Request Finance is actively looking to grow its ranks. It is hiring for various roles including a Chief Finance Officer (CFO), software developers, as well as positions in business development and marketing.
The remote-first team currently comprises more than 20 blockchain engineers, UX designers, growth hackers, and support staff working from 12 different countries across Asia and Europe. This includes Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, the UK, Netherlands, France, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Mauritius, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia.
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Funding will support programs addressing mental health, economic opportunity, and social determinants of health across Texas
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today $2.1 million in Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grants to 54 community-based organizations statewide that focus on health and wellness and target impacts of socio-economic and social determinants of health. The funding also includes $200,000 earmarked for economic opportunity.
The 2022-2023 HKHF grantees were selected following an extensive evaluation process. While the primary focus of the HKHF program remains predicated on four key pillars – disease prevention and management, nutrition, physical activity, and safe environments – this year also includes economic opportunity grants aimed at removing barriers and supporting pathways to employment. These reinforce BCBSTX's focus on health equity and its core purpose to stand with its members and the communities, in sickness and health.
Therefore, the 2022-2023 HKHF grant cycle called for an emphasis on programs that create measurable results to address social factors impacting health inequalities and social determinants of health such as housing, food deserts, education, jobs, and mental health.
"In partnership with, and through the funding provided by HKHF grants, we are able to continue our focus on our four key pillars, while also addressing equity in economic opportunity such as job training, scholarships, transportation and education," said Sheena Payne, BCBSTX's director of Community Affairs. "The 2022-2023 HKHF grantees that were selected demonstrated inventiveness and focus in putting together impactful programs that target mental health, disease prevention and management and nutrition, among other health and socio-economic issues. We are confident their efforts will generate great results while helping vulnerable Texans."
Toward that goal, the 2022-2023 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® grantees are:
- Alliance for Children
- American Red Cross
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Baylor Scott & White – Dallas Foundation
- Best Buddies
- Bexar County Community Health Collaborative
- Caring Foundation of Texas
- Community Family Centers
- El Paso Children's Hospital Foundation
- Equest
- Forefront Living Foundation
- Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
- Grant Halliburton Foundation
- Health Code
- Hope and Healing Center & Institute
- Houston Area Women's Center
- Kids Meals
- Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic
- Marathon Kids
- March of Dimes, Harris County
- Memorial Hermann Foundation
- Methodist Justice Ministry
- Metrocrest Services
- My Possibilities
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A decade ago, the HKHF program was launched as a three-year initiative designed to improve the health and wellness of at least one million children through community investments. The program was extended as BCBSTX's ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of children and families in Texas. The program has touched the lives of millions of Texas children and families through the more than $20 million in grants awarded by BCBSTX to community organizations statewide.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) – the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas – is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with nearly 80,000 physicians and healthcare practitioners, and 500 hospitals to serve more than 6 million members in all 254 counties. BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer. Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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Highland’s Grace Kosmicki will run track and cross country at Willamette University
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Highland runner Grace Kosmicki signed her letter of intent Thursday to run track and cross country at Willamette University in Oregon.
Kosmicki heads to Willamette, located in Salem, Oregon near Portland to join their track and cross country teams.
Congratulations to Grace and her family, and good luck at Willamette University! | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/04/28/highlands-grace-kosmicki-will-run-track-and-cross-country-at-willamette-university/ | 2022-04-29T05:27:41Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 27, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Weber Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; 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.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A jury convicted a British national Thursday for his role in an Islamic State group hostage-taking scheme that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, three of whom were beheaded.
In convicting El Shafee Elsheikh, the jury concluded that he was one of the notorious “Beatles,” Islamic State captors nicknamed for their accents and known for their cruelty — torturing and beating prisoners, forcing them to fight each other until they collapsed and even making them sing cruel song parodies. Surviving hostages testified that the Beatles delighted themselves rewriting “Hotel California” as “Hotel Osama” and making them sing the refrain “You will never leave.”
The guilty finding came even though none of the surviving hostages could identify Elsheikh as one of their captors. Although the Beatles had distinctive accents, they always took great care to hide their faces behind masks and ordered hostages to avoid eye contact or risk a beating.
Prosecutors suggested in opening statements that Elsheikh was the Beatle nicknamed “Ringo” but only had to prove that Elshiekh was one of the Beatles because testimony showed that all three were major players in the scheme.
Elsheikh, who was captured by the Kurdish-led Syrian defense Forces in 2018, eventually confessed his role in the scheme to interrogators as well as media interviewers, acknowledging that he helped collect email addresses and provided proof of life to the hostages’ families as part of ransom negotiations.
But testimony showed that he and the other Beatles were far more than paper pushers. The surviving hostages, all of whom were European — the American and British hostages were all killed — testified that they dreaded the Beatles’ appearance at the various prisons to which they constantly shuttled and relocated.
Surviving witness Federico Motka recounted a time in the summer of 2013 when he and cellmate David Haines were put in a room with American hostage James Foley and British hostage John Cantlie for what they called a “Royal Rumble.” The losers were told they’d be waterboarded. Weak from hunger, two of the four passed out during the hourlong battle.
The jury deliberated for four hours before finding Elsheikh guilty on all counts. Elsheikh stood motionless and gave no visible reaction as the verdict was read. He now faces up to a life sentence in prison.
Several victims’ family members, who were present throughout throughout the three-week trial, fought back tears as the guilty counts were read.
“Praise God! I’m so thankful,” said Diane Foley, the mother of James Foley, after the verdicts came in. “I’m so proud of the American justice system. El Shafee Elsheikh was treated with a great deal of mercy. He had four attorneys. … Hopefully we were able to turn this into justice, not revenge.”
She contrasted what she said was the stellar work of the prosecution with what she said was the inaction of government to bring Foley and the other Americans home when they were hostages.
“When we really needed to bring the full force of the government to bear to bring them home, that failed,” she said. “They were abandoned.”
She said she hopes the case brings attentionto the more than 60 Americans who are being held hostage or wrongly detained around the world.
The convictions on all eight counts in U.S. District Court in Alexandria revolved around the deaths of four American hostages: Foley, Steven Sotloff, Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller. All but Mueller were executed in videotaped beheadings circulated online. Mueller was forced into slavery and raped multiple times by Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before she was killed.
They were among 26 hostages taken captive between 2012 and 2015, when the Islamic State group controlled large swaths of Iraq and Syria.
Defense lawyers acknowledged that Elsheikh joined the Islamic State group but said prosecutors failed to prove he was a Beatle. They cited a lack of clarity about which Beatle was which, and back in the trial’s opening statement cited the confusion about whether there were three or four Beatles.
Prosecutors said there were three — Elsheikh and his friends Alexanda Kotey and Mohammed Emwazi, who all knew each other in England before joining the Islamic State.
Emwazi, who as known as “Jihadi John” and carried out the executions, was later killed in a drone strike. Kotey and Elsheikh were captured together in 2018 and brought to Virginia in 2020 to face trial after the U.S. promised not to seek the death penalty. Kotey pleaded guilty last year in a plea bargain that calls for a life sentence but leaves open the possibility that he could serve out his sentence in the United Kingdom after 15 years in the U.S.
Kotey will be formally sentenced April 29. Elsheikh will be sentenced Aug. 12. But on Thursday the judge in the two cases, T.S. Ellis III, ordered that Elsheikh appear at Kotey’s hearing as well so that he will hear victim impact testimony that will presented ahead of Kotey’s sentencing.
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An earlier version of this story misspelled Alexanda Kotey’s first name. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/brit-convicted-as-beatle-in-islamic-state-beheadings-trial/ | 2022-04-15T07:38:46Z |
Alleged church shooter sent diary to newspaper before attack
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on a Southern California church congregation because of his political hatred for Taiwan dubbed himself a “destroying angel” in a seven-volume diary sent to a newspaper before the attack, the paper said Wednesday.
David Chou, 68, spent $16.10 to mail seven thick photocopied volumes of handwritten Chinese text and a flash drive to the World Journal office in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park, according to photos published in the Chinese-language paper.
The pages bore the title: “Diary of an Angel Destroying Independence” in an apparent reference to Taiwan’s self-government. The Chinese Communist Party continues to demand Taiwan reunify with China.
The diary pages were received Monday, one day after Chou allegedly opened fire at a lunch gathering of elderly parishioners at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in the community of Laguna Woods.
The newspaper didn’t report the contents of the diaries and nobody there apparently read through them before sending them to the police through the paper’s attorney, said an employee who declined to be named because they weren’t authorized to speak openly.
Investigators were aware of the reports that the journals were sent to the newspaper, according to Orange County sheriff’s spokesperson Carrie Braun. She did not know if the sheriff’s department or FBI had taken possession of them as of Wednesday afternoon.
Chou could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of murder and attempted murder. He has not yet entered a plea and remained jailed without bail in Orange County pending a June 10 arraignment.
County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has said Chou was motivated by hatred for Taiwan, where he was born after his family was forced from mainland China when Communists prevailed in a civil war that ended in 1949. He apparently chose the church at random and didn’t know anyone there before he drove to California from Las Vegas on Saturday, authorities said.
Authorities have said Chou sat through a church service before attending the luncheon in honor of a former pastor, where he mingled with the parishioners for about 40 minutes before chaining and nailing shut exit doors and opening fire.
When the gunfire erupted, Dr. John Cheng, 52, charged Chou and was shot but authorities said he disrupted the attack and may have saved dozens of lives.
The former pastor, Billy Chang, then picked up a chair and threw it at Chou, who fell on the floor. Chang said he rushed at Chou and several congregation members held Chou down and tied him up.
Chou was armed with two legally purchased 9 mm handguns and concealed bags holding ammunition and four Molotov cocktail-style devices in the church hall where the luncheon was being held, authorities said.
The wounded ranged in age from 66 to 92 and were expected to survive.
The shooting shook Southern California’s Taiwanese community.
“I am starting to worry about our people,” Dr. Simon Lin, a leader at the Taiwan Center Foundation of Los Angeles, said at a news conference. “The Taiwan Center is very friendly. It’s open to the public. We never check your background.”
The small community center lacks the budget to hire full-time security, he added.
Louis M. Huang, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, said he has confidence in U.S. law enforcement to carry out the investigation and that justice would be served.
He called on Taiwanese Americans to respect differences in opinion but said no one has a right to infringe on other people’s rights or to take someone’s life.
He urged community members to report to the police if they see something that concerns them.
“Don’t keep silent,” he said.
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Associated Press journalists John Antczak in Los Angeles and Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this report.
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HONOLULU, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines today confirmed its long-awaited return to New Zealand on July 2 with the resumption of three-times-weekly nonstop flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Auckland (AKL), ending a more than two-year-long suspension due to pandemic-related travel restrictions.
"Our July return comes at just the right time as Kiwis looking to get away this winter can now take a much-needed tropical escape to the Hawaiian Islands or visit the continental United States. We look forward to welcoming them back with our authentic Hawaiian hospitality and unparalleled onboard service," said Andrew Stanbury, regional director for Australia and New Zealand at Hawaiian Airlines. "The resumption of our New Zealand service, along with the restart of our Sydney service in December, completes the reopening of our Oceania market – an integral piece of our company's post-pandemic recovery."
HA445 will resume on July 2, departing HNL Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:25 p.m. and arriving at AKL at 9:45 p.m. the next day. Beginning July 4, HA446 will depart AKL on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 11:55 p.m. with a 10:50 a.m. same-day arrival at HNL, allowing guests to settle in and explore O'ahu or connect to any of Hawaiian Airlines' four Neighbor Island destinations. Kiwi travelers also regain access to the carrier's extensive U.S. domestic network of 16 gateways, including new destinations in Austin, Orlando, and Ontario, California, with the option to enjoy a stopover on the Hawaiian Islands in either direction.
Hawaiian has proudly served as one of the leading carriers for service between New Zealand and Hawaiʻi since March 2013. The airline will continue to operate its AKL-HNL route with 278-seat, spacious wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft featuring 18 Premium Cabin lie-flat leather seats, 68 of its popular Extra Comfort seats and 192 Main Cabin seats. Guests onboard Hawaiian's transpacific flights to Hawaiʻi will also experience its new Travel Pono in-flight video, which debuted last year to encourage visitors to experience Hawai'i safely and respectfully.
Those arriving in Hawaiʻi must comply with U.S. federal travel requirements, including providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative test result obtained no more than one day prior to travel. Non-citizens traveling from Hawaiʻi to New Zealand need to submit proof of vaccination and a negative test result before entering the country, and take two rapid antigen tests upon arrival. All international guests are encouraged to reference official government channels for the latest updates as they prepare for their trip.
For flight schedules and to purchase tickets, visit www.HawaiianAirlines.com.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 18 years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation and was named No. 1 U.S. airline by Condé Nast Traveler's 2021 Readers Choice Awards. Consumer surveys by Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi.
Now in its 93rd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.
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Man gets 3 years in prison for scheme to sell fraudulent Super Bowl rings
(CNN) - A New Jersey man was sentenced to three years in federal prison for a scheme to sell fake Super Bowl rings.
Scott Spina pleaded guilty earlier this year to a single count of mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud and another count of aggravated identity theft.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California said Spina bought memorabilia in 2017 from a former pro football player. He then used that unidentified player’s information to place an order for three “family and friends” Super Bowl rings with the name Brady on them.
Spina told the ring-maker the jewelry was for former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
According to prosecutors, Spina eventually sold those rings to an auction house for $100,000.
Spina’s plea deal called for him to pay $63,000 in restitution to the former player.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/30/man-gets-3-years-prison-scheme-sell-fraudulent-super-bowl-rings/ | 2022-08-30T13:36:51Z |
Key metrics show solid employment gains and vigorous employer hiring activity
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiring activity for technology workers remains on an upward trajectory, countering reports of layoffs and reaffirming tech's essential role in powering the nation's economy, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
Technology industry companies added 20,300 net new workers in June, the 19th consecutive month of employment growth, CompTIA's analysis of today's "#JobsReport" from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows.[1] Tech sector employment for the first half of 2022 is tracking 59% ahead of the same period last year.
Companies across the economy added 160,000 core technology workers in June. The unemployment rate for tech occupations fell back to 1.8%, compared to the overall national unemployment rate of 3.6%.
Employer job postings for new tech hiring totaled 505,663 last month, up 62% from June 2021.
"The stronger than expected job gains reaffirm the critical role of tech across every sector and every business in the economy," said Tim Herbert, chief research officer at CompTIA. "It also highlights the limitations in projecting company-specific hiring practices to the broader tech workforce."
Employer hiring intent was strong across several industry sectors, led by professional, scientific and technical services, finance and insurance, manufacturing, information, retail trade, health care and social assistance and public administration. Job postings for software developers and engineers led the list of the most in-demand positions, followed by IT support specialists, IT project managers, cybersecurity professionals and network engineers and architects.
New hiring in the IT services and custom software development occupation category paced June's job growth in the tech sector. Four other occupation categories also saw employment growth – data processing, hosting and related services (+3,700), other information services, including search engines (+3,600), computer and electronic products manufacturing (+2,300) and telecommunications (+700).
The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/content/tech-jobs-report. For more analysis and perspective visit the CompTIA Tech Job Report video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqIJd7KnBU_nZd2oXEwa0I5X7Vt124eM.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. https://www.comptia.org/
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[1] Employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and job posting data from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions.
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- Revaia, Digital+ Partners and Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital lead the round.
- Investment will allow the leading enterprise grade PaaS for websites and web apps to cement its market position across its key regions (North America, Europe and Asia) through team expansion as well as accelerated product development both organically and inorganically.
PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Platform.sh, a unified, secure, enterprise-grade platform for building, running and scaling web applications, today announced it has raised $140 million in Series D funding. The round was led by Munich-based Digital+Partners, San Francisco-based Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, and Paris-based Revaia, alongside existing investors BGV, Eurazeo, Hiinov, and Partech, all re-investing.
The funds will allow Platform.sh to build on its leading position in Europe, the US and Asia, recruiting new employees worldwide to meet its expansion goals. Building on the successful acquisition of Blackfire in May 2021 that helped the company to strengthen its offering in application performance management, Platform.sh intends to use part of the proceeds to fund future acquisitions to accelerate its organic product roll out.
Platform.sh has found global success by removing the pain associated with building websites or web applications. Digital teams face a large array of choices when building, deploying and managing web applications, from selecting which system to use in the backend to deciding what framework and language to code in. To solve this complexity, Platform.sh offers companies an end-to-end platform that helps build, host, and scale a fleet of web sites and web applications while removing the need for IT and cloud operations.
Using Platform.sh, websites and web applications can be built by distributed development teams, including external agencies, in different languages and using different frameworks, enabling smooth collaboration. Powerful automation significantly improves productivity and generates massive cost savings on cloud expenditure. Businesses of all sizes can also reduce their carbon emissions thanks to the unmatched server density provided by Platform.sh, with the company's commitment to sustainable hosting leading it to engage in the B Corp certification process. As a result, Platform.sh's responsible cloud platform and fleet management strategy has been adopted by large organizations worldwide such as Adobe, Nestlé, but also for smaller digital teams like Gault et Millau, Unicef, University of Missouri and many more.
Founded in 2015 and member of the FrenchTech 120 for a third year in a row, Platform.sh currently employs 340 people across 36 countries and generates north of $40m in annual recurring revenue. Its commitment to a 100% remote workforce has made it one of the hottest tech companies to work for. This funding round demonstrates the success of both Platform.sh and the growing French tech ecosystem.
"When we launched Platform.sh, we wanted to build a very powerful cloud platform that simplifies the cloud experience for web developers, making sure they spend time on developing and zero time on cloud infrastructure," said Fred Plais, CEO and Co-Founder of Platform.sh. "Our approach has quickly inspired global corporations to manage thousands of websites and applications efficiently and securely to help them make informed, greener decisions when hosting web apps. This latest round of funding will support us as we invest in third-party technology acquisition and continue to innovate."
"We are honoured to partner with Platform.sh and support their mission to help companies implement automated cloud infrastructure, while reducing the environmental impact of their digital operations," said Morgan Kessous, Partner at Revaia. "The company screens as a leader in the DevOps and PaaS markets, and unlocks tremendous value for its customers as it provides developers a platform to deploy both safer and faster. We also share with Platform.sh's team the conviction that Green Hosting is the next frontier in cloud infrastructure, and we are very enthusiastic to back a company with the highest levels of ambition and ethics."
"We have been following Platform.sh's journey for several years and are delighted to support Fred and his excellent team to become the global category leader for managing fleets of websites," said Julian Mattes, Partner at Digital+ Partners. "The war for developer talent and the increasing complexity of DevOps tooling drives the strong demand in the website infrastructure market. We feel a strong connection to the team, the vision, and the values of Platform.sh to enable organizations to focus 100% of their time on building amazing experiences."
"The website is core to the brand and customer experience, and as such, uptime, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid iteration is table stakes," said Pete Chung, Partner at Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. "Fred and the team at Platform.sh have built the market-leading platform to tackle these issues head-on and we look forward to partnering with the Company in its next phase of growth,"
Platform.sh was advised by KeyBanc Capital Markets, Gide and White & Case. New investors were advised by White & Case.
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About Platform.sh
Platform.sh is a unified, secure, enterprise-grade platform for building, running and scaling web applications. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Paris and San Francisco. Platform.sh employs 340 people across 36 countries and is available in Europe, the United States and Asia, through global partnerships with AWS, GCP, Azure and OVHcloud.
A member of the FrenchTech 120 and Gaia-X, Platform.sh was recently included in the FT1000 list of fastest growing European companies. Offering a 100% remote working environment the company is a certified "Great Place to Work" and counts among its customers prestigious brands such as Adobe Magento, Gap, Nestle, Orange, The British Council, The Financial Times and Unicef.
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About Revaia
Based in the core of Europe, with our roots in two of the continent's financial and technology powerhouses – Paris and Berlin – Revaia is pan-European at heart. We invest in European growth-stage companies with global ambitions and sustainable leadership. We are a young, complementary, and diverse team with entrepreneurial and private equity backgrounds. We build bridges between growth and public markets. We are sparring partners for entrepreneurs who are working to transform our world for the better. Our team has already invested in companies that are doing just that, like Aircall, Algolia, Deepki, Epsor, Frontify, GetAccept, etc.
For more information please visit: https://revaia.com/
About Digital + Partners
Based in Frankfurt, Munich and London, Digital+ Partners is a leading technology growth equity investor focused on DACH and European technology companies with over $800 million assets under management. Digital+ Partners aims to support ambitious entrepreneurs build global technology leaders, providing them with strategic advice and long-term financial support to help them define and execute their growth plans. Digital+ Partners focuses exclusively on B2B technology companies and leverages a deep corporate network to help portfolio companies access new markets and build new partnerships. For more information please visit: www.dplus.partners
About Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is the growth-focused private investment platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital targets growth equity and credit investments within technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors. For over three decades, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital has successfully pursued growth investment opportunities and has completed investments in over 200 companies, leveraging the global brand and network of Morgan Stanley.
For further information about Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/expansioncapital.
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Child care is expensive everywhere. But this country tops the list
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Having children is expensive, no matter where in the world you live. But, while America finds itself in the middle of the cost scale, China has become one of the priciest places to raise kids.
South Korea tops the list of most expensive places to raise a child from birth to age 18, measured as a percentage of per capita gross domestic product, according to research from Jefferies which used data from Yuwa Population Research. GDP is the broadest measure of a nation’s economic activity.
China comes in second, followed by Italy. The United States is wedged in the middle of the top 14 most expensive places, between Germany and Japan.
However, in terms of the absolute amount of money spent, China is one of the cheapest places to have kids. But it’s all relative: “If we then adjust that data to percentage of average disposable income, China becomes the most expensive place to raise kids,” said the Jefferies researchers.
So what makes it so costly to raise kids in the Far East?
A big part of it is the cost of education and the cost and availability of care when the child is in their younger years. Pre-school services in China have been mostly private until recently, according to Jefferies.
It takes more than $75,000 to raise a child until the age of 18 in China, and another $22,000 to get them through university.
While that sounds like much cheaper tuition than students in the United States might face, there’s a key difference: “In many other Western countries, a student loan provided by state is more common, and the burden is lifted from parents and transferred to children themselves,” the Jefferies analysts said.
In America, for example, 55% of undergraduate students graduated with debt in the 2019-2020 academic year, according to data from the College Board.
What the government can do
Lawmakers have plenty of options to reduce the cost of having children, including subsidizing child care to limit the gap between people in different income classes.
Beijing is already stepping in to make after-school tutoring more accessible. Next on the list could be the cost of nursery and kindergarten, the Jefferies analysts think.
“We understand that the government is seeking to either have the state provide these services and/or regulate the price of private services,” they said.
China’s government announced in its current five-year plan that it aims to grow the number of nursery school places for children under three years of age to 4.5 per 1,000 people by 2025 — two and a half times the current amount of 1.8 per 1,000. At the moment, there are 42 million Chinese children under the age of three. Parents of one third of them want them to go to nursery school, but only 5.5% can actually do that, the Jefferies report found.
More wealth equals fewer children
Birth rates in wealthier countries tend to be lower than in developing nations. This is known as a “demographic-economic paradox” which means those with more means choose to have fewer children than people with lower incomes.
“As China develops economically, it’s highly possible that it will fall into the demographic-economic paradox just like many other developed countries do, and the birth rate might fall to a lower level than many expected,” the Jefferies analysts said.
Even now, Chinese couples are reluctant to have more than one child due to the high cost of raising them. While couples in Western countries appear to want two to three children, the numbers are lower in the East.
On top of that, marriage numbers are falling, too. But in Asian cultures, having kids outside of wedlock is much more uncommon compared with the West.
Demographic trends like birth rates affect a nation’s businesses and economy. Aging populations have trouble keeping up with their welfare systems, including Social Security and public pensions, as the working population declines. Over time, that can increase the need for things like automation to replace missing workers.
Demographic trends also affect companies and stocks, albeit many decades into the future, the Jefferies analysts said.
“We expect to see a continued and significant push to reduce the cost of raising children globally and more specifically in China,” they said.
That might include tax breaks, cash handouts and subsidies.
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MASSAPEQUA, N.Y., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) announced today that its Board of Directors has formally approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7¼% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable on May 20, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 10, 2022.
The Company also announced that the Board has approved payment of a cash dividend of $0.40625 per share on the Company's 6½% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable on May 20, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 10, 2022.
About Cedar Realty Trust
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust which focuses on the ownership, operation and redevelopment of grocery-anchored shopping centers in high-density urban markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston. The Company's portfolio (excluding properties treated as "held for sale") comprises 50 properties, with approximately 7.3 million square feet of gross leasable area.
For additional financial and descriptive information on the Company, its operations and its portfolio, please refer to the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.
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Humu Coach for Managers transforms every manager into a great one by making the day-to-day job of managing a team easier.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Humu, the HR technology company that pioneered science-backed nudges that make it easy for employees to develop new habits, today launched Humu Coach for Managers. This new suite of features gives managers the insights and guidance they need to unlock their teams' greatest potential. It's the latest example of Humu's industry leadership in shaping the future of work.
Managers have always played a critical role in driving team success, but the seismic shifts of the past two years have made them even more important. Managers serve as change agents and the connection point between strategy and employee action, often single handedly impacting an employee's experience. The challenge is that managers are under more pressure than ever—from both senior leadership and their employees—and are too overwhelmed to lead their teams effectively. And the stakes are high: according to Humu's data, a single bad manager costs an organization an average of $70,000 annually. Humu found, however, that when managers are effective, they are up to 2x more likely to retain employees over the course of a year and their teams have 22% higher engagement.
With Coach for Managers, Humu is helping organizations improve retention, performance, and the employee experience by transforming every manager into a great manager. The suite helps managers and their teams build behaviors that support organization-wide goals, gives them insight into where their teams can improve, helps them effectively coach each person based on their unique needs, and guides managers through a variety of new or challenging situations.
"We've all heard that people quit managers, not jobs. This is more true than ever against the backdrop of hybrid work experimentation and an ongoing talent shortage," said Laszlo Bock, co-founder and Executive Chairperson at Humu. "A great manager is the best retention strategy an organization has, but many companies struggle to provide managers with the tools, support, and training they need to reach their full potential as leaders. Humu will empower managers who are under pressure from leadership and their teams alike, to deliver on their biggest goals and drive organization-wide success."
Available today, with additional new features to be rolled out in the months ahead, Humu Coach for Managers will consist of a unique set of capabilities to create better experiences for managers and their teams, including:
- Smart Agendas: Make 1:1s—the most valuable interactions between managers and their reports—more effective by collaborating on a shared Smart Agenda, complete with intelligent topic recommendations based on team and employee insights. Managers will:
- Team Insights: Understand where improvement is needed with team and employee Focus Areas, and expertly coach each team member by leveraging Coaching Guides, Work Style Assessments, and detailed Employee Profiles.
- (Coming soon) Workflows: Guide managers through crucial moments in the employee lifecycle—like new hire onboarding, work anniversaries, employee offboarding, and more—with automated Workflows.
"We have seen how effective Humu's science-backed approach is in uniting and engaging employees and teams in large organizations," said Scott Chancellor, Chief Executive Officer at Humu, who assumed his role in August 2022 to lead a new chapter of product innovation and growth. "Now, with Humu Coach for Managers, we are thrilled to introduce a suite of features specifically designed to help anticipate what managers need and automatically deliver personalized, proven guidance right within their flow of daily work. And there's a lot more to come."
As managers continue to bear the responsibility of making or breaking an employee's experience, they'll need more personalized, targeted support than ever. Humu has already helped Fortune 500 companies unlock important goals to improve retention, performance and overall employee experience. To learn more about Humu visit humu.com.
Humu is an HR technology platform that makes it easy for every manager to be effective. Humu helps managers effortlessly build new habits and unlock the potential of their teams at some of the world's largest companies by delivering timely, personalized guidance. For more information or to view open positions, visit humu.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a more precise way for referees to determine where to place a football on the field following a play," said an inventor, from Batesville, Ind., "so I invented SENSORY SPORTS. My design could help to prevent football teams and fans from having to endure long delays for instant replays."
The invention provides an improved way to determine the placement of a football following a play. In doing so, it enables the referee to know exactly how far the ball progressed. As a result, it increases accuracy and it eliminates guesswork and delays. The invention features a reliable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for football stadiums and teams. Additionally, it is producible in design variations for other sports.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCT-4638, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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US, SKorea open to expanded military drills to deter North
By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK
Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said after meeting Saturday that they will consider expanded joint military exercises to deter the nuclear threat from North Korea at a time when there’s little hope of real diplomacy on the matter.
The announcement reflects a shift in direction by both leaders from their predecessors: Former U.S. President Donald Trump had considered scrapping the exercises and expressed affection for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. And the last South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, remained committed to dialogue with Kim to the end of his term despite being repeatedly rebuffed by the North.
Biden said cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea shows “our readiness to take on all threats together.”
North Korea, which has defended its nuclear weapons and missile development as a necessary deterrence against what it describes as U.S. threats, could well respond angrily to Saturday’s announcement. It has long described joint military exercises as rehearsals for an invasion, although the allies have portrayed the drills as defensive.
Biden and Yoon affirmed in remarks at a joint news conference that their shared goal is the complete denuclearization of North Korea. The U.S. and South Korea said in a joint statement that they were committed to a “rules-based international order” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The statement likely sets the stage for how the U.S. and its allies will address any challenges with North Korea.
Yet Biden also reiterated his offer of vaccines to North Korea as the coronavirus spreads at a dangerously fast speed through that country, including an offer to route them through China if that was more acceptable to North Korea. Asked if he would be willing to meet with Kim Jong Un, Biden said that would depend on whether the North Korean leader was “sincere” and “serious.”
“Yes, we’ve offered vaccines, not only to North Korea but China as well,” Biden said. “We’re prepared to do that immediately. We’ve gotten no response.”
The division of the Korean Peninsula after World War II has led to two radically different countries. In South Korea, Biden is touring factories for computer chips and next-generation autos in a democracy and engaging in talks for greater cooperation. But in the North, there is a deadly coronavirus outbreak in a largely unvaccinated autocracy that can best command the world’s attention by flexing its nuclear capabilities.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as Biden flew to South Korea, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. has coordinated with Seoul and Tokyo on how they’ll respond should the North conduct a nuclear test or missile strike while Biden is in the region or soon after. Sullivan also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi earlier in the week and urged Beijing to use its influence to persuade the North to cease the tests.
As part of a five-day visit in Asia, Biden spent Saturday developing his relationship with Yoon, who assumed office little more than a week ago.
The U.S. president on Saturday laid a wreath at Seoul National Cemetery, wearing white gloves and a somber expression as he also burned incense and then signed a guest book. Biden then greeted Yoon at the People’s House for a nearly two-hour meeting followed by the news conference. The leaders capped the day with a dinner at the National Museum of Korea.
Yoon welcomed Biden with a toast, noting that the alliance “was forged in blood on the battlefield of the Korean War.” He said this partnership would go beyond security in Korea to include cutting edge technology and a global strategic partnership, then drew a laugh from Biden by quoting Irish poet William Butler Yeats.
Biden reciprocated with a toast for the alliance to “flourish for all the decades ahead.” Both men ended their toasts with the military motto, “We go together.”
During the talks, both leaders emphasized economic security and growing trade relations as two Korean industrial stalwarts — Samsung and Hyundai — are opening major plants in the U.S.
Yoon, a political neophyte with no foreign policy experience, came into the talks with Biden less than two weeks after taking office looking to demonstrate his competency on the world stage. The U.S. president on Saturday also spoke by telephone with Moon Jae-in, South Korea’s immediate past president. Biden thanked him for his close partnership, the White House said.
Biden faces growing disapproval within the U.S. over inflation near a 40-year high, but his administration sees one clear economic win in the contest with China for influence in the Pacific. Bloomberg Economics Analysis estimates that the U.S. economy will grow faster this year than China for the first time since 1976, a forecast that Biden highlighted at the news conference.
The U.S. has struggled to knit together a coalition of countries in Asia that can counterbalance China’s growing strength, abandoning the trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership after a political backlash at home.
Biden sidestepped a question about resurrecting the agreement, but spoke about the potential for closer ties in the region beyond traditional allies like South Korea and Japan.
“Things have changed,” he said. “There is a sense among the democracies in the Pacific that there’s a need to cooperate much more closely. Not just militarily, but in terms of economically and politically.”
Biden did not explicitly talk in his remarks about the need to counter China, but Beijing on Saturday offered its own counter-messaging.
“We hope that the U.S. will match its words with deeds and work with countries in the region to promote solidarity and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, instead of plotting division and confrontation,” Chinese envoy for Korean affairs Liu Xiaoming, said on Twitter.
At the start of the administration, many White House officials thought Kim’s nuclear ambitions would prove to be perhaps the administration’s most vexing challenge and that the North Korean leader would aim to test Biden’s mettle early in his time in office.
Through the first 14 months of Biden’s administration, Pyongyang held off on missile tests even as it ignored efforts by the administration to reach out through back channels in hopes of restarting talks that could lead to the North’s denuclearization in return for sanctions relief.
But the quiet didn’t last. North Korea has tested missiles 16 separate times this year, including in March, when its first flight of an intercontinental ballistic missile since 2017 demonstrated a potential range including the entire U.S. mainland.
The Biden administration is calling on China to restrain North Korea from engaging in any missile or nuclear tests. Speaking on Air Force One, Sullivan said Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hold a phone call in the coming weeks.
While Biden has made clear that he sees China as the United States’ greatest economic and national security competitor, he says it is crucial to keep the lines of communication open so the two powers can cooperate on issues of mutual concern. North Korea is perhaps highest on that list.
White House officials said Biden won’t visit the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Korean Peninsula during the trip. Instead, Biden will visit the Air Operations Center’s Combat Operations Floor on Osan Air Base, south of Seoul, on Sunday.
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Associated Press writers Kim Tong-Hyung in Seoul, South Korea, and Chris Megerian and Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/20/biden-south-korean-leader-to-consult-on-how-to-check-nkorea/ | 2022-05-21T11:53:49Z |
Foundation's resources to provide services for students, teachers and families that will enrich the educational experience and opportunities for students at Twin Rivers Elementary
MCKEESPORT, Pa., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and McKeesport Area School District (MASD) today announced the creation of a first-of-a-kind partnership to invest in the youth of McKeesport and surrounding communities. The partnership will help to provide elementary-aged children at Twin Rivers Elementary and their families with access to holistic resources and programming to support their learning and wellbeing. The partnership builds upon a year of collaboration between the Foundation and the school district and has benefitted from deep input from families, teachers and community leaders.
"DICK'S Sporting Goods has been investing in kids since our first store opened almost 75 years ago," said Aimee Watters, Executive Director of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. "We believe it is our responsibility to invest in our communities to ensure future generations have the resources they need to thrive."
Over the last year, MASD staff, families, and community members have been working together with the Foundation to co-design a new school model - United at Twin Rivers - that is focused on building healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy relationships. Beginning in the upcoming school year, the new model will holistically focus on students and their families, and emphasize rigorous academics, healthy and active lifestyles, and wraparound services for students and their families.
"From day one, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation has worked shoulder to shoulder with us to support students -- from launching a free summer camp available to K-8 students across MASD, to its financial support of professional development and community events, to our shared work to provide extra food and clothing to all students and their families," said McKeesport Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Mark P. Holtzman. "We are excited to see all that this partnership can bring to our students long term."
As an initial step in the partnership, The DICK'S Foundation and MASD hosted a launch event at Twin Rivers, the site of the future Community Resource Center -- which will offer communal space and free services including laundry, a food pantry, free wi-fi and showers for students and families. MASD and the Foundation will also hold its second free summer camp this June and will start the upcoming school year together as United at Twin Rivers. This fall, the school will open with increased staffing, improved facilities and a restructured school day to allow for more individualized support, and to help ensure the child's holistic needs are being met, helping to build healthy minds, bodies and relationships.
"The process to re-design Twin Rivers has been a remarkably collaborative one," said MASD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo. "Our kids and families deserve the best educational opportunities we can offer, and this is a critical step in creating that experience for everyone."
The Community Resource Center is slated to open this summer. United at Twin Rivers will host an open house this fall when McKeesport residents can see the new space and learn more about the partnership.
About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports make people better, The DICK'S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK'S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Aug 15, 2022 (Shenzhen, China), Huion, a leading supplier of digital drawing devices in the world, launches a new pen tablet Inspiroy Dial 2 (the successor of Inspiroy Dial Q620M). After listening to feedback from users, Huion not only optimizes the design of the dial controller but also adds one more dial controller on the tablet, which helps to improve the productivity of users.
New Dual Dial Controllers: double users' efficiency
Inspiroy Dial 2 features dual dial controllers and supports the quick-access Windows Radial Menu. Users can easily program them to perform various functions, including zooming in or out on the canvas, adjusting the brush size, undoing, scrolling through the pages, adjusting the volume, etc.
The two dials that cooperated with the six-shortcut keys set will greatly facilitate users' workflow and lead to boundless creativity.
PenTech 3.0 & New Paper-like Surface: enhance natural pen-on-paper experience
Huion Pentech 3.0 reduces the retraction distance by 40%, which ensures precise positioning, stable pen nib, and accurate drawing. Its battery-free EMR technology can get rid worries of users about charging it. Huion Pentech 3.0 combines with the optimized metta surface (the friction level is up 20%, enhancing the surface roughness), providing users a feeling like writing on an actual paper.
Bluetooth 5.0: higher stability and compatibility
Both wired and wireless (Bluetooth 5.0) options are provided for users. Bluetooth 5.0 is designed for low power consumption and owns a more stable network transmission speed. Inspiroy Dial 2 has a built-in 1300 mAh big battery, enabling users to use it for 18 hours. Inspiroy Dial 2 is also compatible with different systems: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, as well as HarmonyOS and AndroidOS for phones.
Today, tens of millions of people use Huion products to express their creative ideas around the world. To improve the drawing experience, Huion will continue to develop more innovative and practical products.
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https://www.huion.com/pen_tablet/InspiroyDial/inspiroy-dial-2.html
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Fintech solution designed to make Loan Officers more effective 24/7
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate, a cutting-edge mortgage lender driven to be the nation's top Fintech, is proud to announce the launch of its new RED-VP mobile app. This end-to-end digital tool is designed to make Loan Officers even more efficient and effective anywhere, anytime. This industry-leading digital tool is designed to act as a mobile pipeline, empowering Loan Officers to accomplish anything from issuing a pre-approval letter to locking in a rate, all in real time and all fully remote using just their smart phone.
"Guaranteed Rate is dedicated to developing incredible Fintech solutions that make a real difference for our Loan Officers and their customers," says Ramesh Sarukkai, Guaranteed Rate's Chief Product and Technology Officer. "Our transformative new RED-VP mobile app is just one more way we are setting our Loan Officers up to win by providing them with the best end-to-end digital tools in the industry."
Loan Officers are well aware that business rarely happens on a regular schedule and that their customers have needs well beyond any traditional 9 to 5 workday. Guaranteed Rate's new RED-VP mobile app allows them to take advantage of business opportunities and meet their customers' needs at any time. RED-VP features easy biometric login on mobile and the ability to leverage app notifications to significantly increase efficiencies during the mortgage application process. All a Loan Officer needs to do is open the RED-VP mobile app and they can quickly do any of the following and more:
- Create a new loan
- Send a one-click conditional approval letter
- Lock in rates
- Obtain real-time pricing
- Run automated underwriting
- Get instant access to pipeline and contacts
- Run a credit report
- Verify property details
- Access a summary of all loan details
"The new RED-VP mobile app is a real game-changer for Loan Officers who are always on the go," said Justin Lopatin, an SVP of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate. "It allows me to be mobile and super effective no matter where I am or what time it is. Best of all, it makes the process of getting your dream home that much faster and simpler for my customers."
Guaranteed Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, the Guaranteed Rate Companies have more than 10,000 employees in over 850 branches across the U.S., serving all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Guaranteed Rate Companies have helped more than 1 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, with a total loan volume of more than $116 billion in 2021 alone. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire's 2020 Tech100 award for the company's industry-leading FlashClose℠ technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide's 2021 list of Top Retail Mortgage Lenders; Chicago Agent Magazine's Lender of the Year for six consecutive years; and Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.
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Why Kylian Mbappé chose to stay at PSG
By Issy Ronald and Amanda Davies, CNN
Resplendent with a charismatic protagonist, politicians, two of the world’s biggest football clubs, and hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, the Kylian Mbappé saga kept the football world gripped as he oscillated between signing for Real Madrid and staying at Paris-Saint-Germain.
As a World Cup winner at just 19, the second teenager — after Pelé — to score in a World Cup final, and the Ligue 1 top scorer for four consecutive seasons, Mbappé is a once in generation footballer.
The 23-year-old star striker had long been linked with Real Madrid. He was invited to the Spanish club’s academy as an 11-year-old, had posters of Real’s Cristiano Ronaldo on the walls of his childhood bedroom, and had said he wanted to join the now 14-time European Cup winners last year.
The Spanish giants submitted a $188 million bid for Mbappé in August. The deal was close to being struck, and the striker even admitted at the time that he wanted to leave PSG.
“I was honest. I gave a feeling, I gave what I have in my heart,” Mbappé told CNN’s Becky Anderson in December.
So, when the Frenchman extended his contract with PSG instead of signing with Los Merengues, it was a shock — to say the least.
“It was the hardest decision of my life,” Mbappé told CNN’s Amanda Davies on May 23. “I wanted to make the best decision … and that takes time … but I think I made the right decision.”
‘The project is to win always’
Mbappé explained his decision to stay in Paris by repeatedly referencing the “project” being built at PSG.
Despite drawing upon seemingly limitless reserves of money, PSG has so far failed to win a Champions League title, and has an unfortunate knack of imploding in the knockout stages.
Now, it appears the club is altering its approach.
“If I change all the things I want to change in the club,” said Mbappé before pausing and recalibrating. “If the club grows up with me, if I can write the history of the club collectively with the Champions League or individually too, I will be happy with this contract.
“When they showed me this project, I was like, okay it’s interesting. And I want to try. I want to try again,” he said.
Following Mbappé’s decision to stay, other changes seem to be afoot at the Parc des Princes.
“For sure there’s a lot of change that’s going to happen,” club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told CNN’s Amanda Davies.
“We want to create a new era of Paris Saint-Germain, a new project, fresh air. I think it’s really important that everybody gets motivated again.”
In a press conference announcing his contract extension, however, Mbappé denied that his new contract would give him added clout on or off the pitch.
“As for the project here, you don’t need special responsibility to be invested,” he told reporters.
‘Macron gave me good advice’
Mbappé was born and raised in Bondy, a suburb of Paris 11 kilometers from the city center and, aside from a two-year spell playing for Monaco, has lived in the French capital his entire life.
“He’s Parisian. He’s French. He loves his country. He loves his club,” Al-Khelaifi told CNN. “So he plays for the club for five years [and] there’s a relationship. There’s love between him, the club, the fans, his country.”
Murals dedicated to him are scattered around his former neighborhood where he has become a hero for young footballers there.
On the side of one building, a painting depicts a young Mbappé sleeping, dreaming about representing France. “Love your dream and it will love you in return,” a small caption reads.
As the figurehead of the French team, from a banlieue north of Paris, Mbappé’s value reaches beyond just his performances on the pitch, and into the political arena.
Speaking on the television show Chez Jordan, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo was effusive in her praise for the young striker.
“Above all, I think that beyond football and results, he is so important, so useful to give hope to our young people… That’s why I want him to stay,” she said.
Even the French President Emmanuel Macron intervened to implore the young star to stay at PSG and in France.
“He gave me good advice,” Mbappé said, “but with all the respect I have for him, it was my decision. I took this advice but afterwards I took my decision.”
“I’m staying and I want to give my best toward the history of the club and my country.”
New money v old money
Qatar Sports Investments (QSi) — the owner of PSG — is a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the Qatari state-run sovereign wealth fund.
Since the Qatari group — led by the Emir of Qatar himself — took control of PSG in 2011, the club has spent an estimated $1.5 billion on transfers, won Ligue 1 10 times, even if the Champions League title has proved elusive.
Just six months before Qatar plays host to the World Cup, keeping the likely star of that tournament at the club owned by the Emir has been seen as huge coup.
Real Madrid, according to The New York Times, offered Mbappé a signing bonus of almost $140 million, a net annual salary of more than $26 million and complete control over his image rights.
Backed by vast reserves of state money, PSG countered with a similar signing fee but a far higher annual salary of $65 million, according to Sky Sports.
It signaled a rare occasion on which Real Madrid was unable to match a rival’s financial offer, and a victory for the ‘new money’ clubs bankrolled by the deep pockets of nation-states over the more established ‘legacy’ clubs with sprawling histories behind them.
“What PSG are doing by renewing with Mbappé for a huge amount of money (who knows where and how it’ll be paid) after announcing losses of €700 million in the last few seasons and having a wage burden of €600 million is an INSULT to football. Al-Khelafi is as dangerous as the Super League,” Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, tweeted.
Tebas’ tweet echoed the views of his organization who issued an inflammatory statement once it seemed clear that Mbappé would be staying in France.
“La Liga will file a complaint against PSG before UEFA, the French administrative court and fiscal authorities and European Union authorities to continue to defend the economic ecosystem of European football and its sustainability,” the statement read.
“We know we are doing everything legally, everything in the right way,” Al-Khelaifi told CNN. “And we are very happy. Nobody will destroy our celebration of re-signing Kylian Mbappé.”
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — The U.S. House approved a bill to protect access to contraception nationwide, with Democrats pushing for the vote, citing the overturning of abortion access.
The bill passed despite the opposition of most Republicans.
“You don’t want birth control, but you want control of women,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
With some states aiming to add new restrictions, this legislation would widely protect access to all types of contraception.
“We’re in a dangerous situation, but don’t take it from me… Associate Justice Clarence Thomas made it very clear,” Pelosi said.
While striking down abortion rights, Justice Thomas wrote that he believes the Supreme Court should reconsider similar cases, including the one that legalized access to contraception nationwide.
“No one, not the Supreme Court, not Congress, not your boss, should be able to interfere with your family decisions,” said Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.).
Republican Congressman John Joyce (R-Penn.) opposed the contraception bill.
“That has been rushed to the floor with no oversight and without a single hearing,” Joyce said.
Republicans also say the legislation is too broad, in part because it protects access to abortion pills.
“This is an extreme bill from a desperate majority,” said Rep. Marrianette Miller (R-Iowa).
The bill heads to the Senate next where it will need 60 votes in order to pass. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/u-s-house-passes-bill-protecting-contraception-access/ | 2022-07-21T21:48:17Z |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: August 9, 2021 to May 17, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Digital Turbine, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; 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.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Digital Turbine 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.
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Student killed, another injured in stabbing at N.C. high school
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A student at a North Carolina high school was killed in an apparent stabbing Thursday, police said.
Jacksonville Police Chief Mike Yaniero said in a news conference that a student resource officer requested assistance at 7:01 a.m. for a report of a fight at Northside High School. It was discovered that two students had been stabbed just inside a common area of the school.
The school resource officer responded quickly to the attack, and one student was taken into custody.
Two people, both minors, were found injured and taken to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries, police said.
Yaniero said he believes one teacher was injured as well but was treated by EMS at the scene.
Identities of the people involved have not been released by authorities. Police said next of kin of the victim has been notified.
When asked about the weapon used in the stabbing, the police chief said that is part of the active investigation.
The school was briefly placed on lockdown, and students have since been released, a school official said. School was canceled for the remainder of the day, with classes going to virtual for Friday, and athletic events also have been canceled.
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New Lineup Offers the Ultimate Sound Experience with Combination of Superb Audio Quality, Adaptive ANC and Performance Fit
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced the U.S. pricing and availability of its 2022 lineup of TONE Free® true wireless earbuds. The new models provide the ultimate sound experience with advanced audio technologies, a better-fitting design, and a host of useful, new features. The T90 and TF8 models of the TONE Free® true wireless earbuds are now available at LG.com and LG-authorized retailers nationwide.
LG's TONE Free T90 Dolby Atmos®1 earbuds are the world's first wireless earbuds to support Dolby Head Tracking™ across all content and devices.2 Dolby Head Tracking recalibrates the sound as users move their heads for a more natural sound experience, so users will feel like they are in the center of the scene and experience a whole new level of audio immersion whether they are listening to music, watching movies, enjoying favorite streaming series or playing games. When available, Dolby Head Tracking together with Dolby Atmos® content further elevates the sound through incredible detail and clarity for the ultimate listening experience. In addition, the T90s are the first wireless earbuds to feature an audio virtualizer designed by Dolby specifically for earbuds – an advanced solution that expands spatial dimensionality for stereo entertainment.
The 2022 lineup also sees the introduction of LG's new TONE Free Fit (TF8). Designed for an active lifestyle, the new model provides a secure and comfortable fit for all of life's active moments such as running, jumping or just moving your body. The TF8 features SwivelGrip technology – which helps keep the earbuds firmly and comfortably in place, even during the most intense workouts – and offers a lightweight design that promotes better air circulation.
Plus, the new TONE Free Fit (TF8) model delivers solid ANC performance, clear spatial sound with Meridian HSP technology, the benefits of medical-grade, hypoallergenic ear gels3 and LG's UVnano+ charging case. Made for your toughest workouts, the IP67-rated TF8 is resistant to rain and splashes allowing you to stay active without any worries.4
LG's new TONE Free models also ship with a UVnano+ charging case, which uses UV-C light to help refresh the earbuds. It effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria on the eargels of the earbuds in just 10 minutes during the powered charging cycle.5 Additionally, the T90s adopt medical-grade, hypoallergenic ear gels to provide a comfortable fit and help prevent irritation.3 Outstanding user convenience is another key benefit of LG's TONE Free earbuds, which now boast enhanced connectivity and wider compatibility. With the T90's new Plug & Wireless feature, the charging case lets you Connect to devices that don't have Bluetooth® capabilities. Need to take or make a call? Simply turn off Plug & Wireless mode. Also included is a USB-C to AUX cable, which allows users to plug the case into a radio, treadmill, in-flight entertainment system, or a wide range of other products to enjoy wireless listening and first-class sound quality anywhere they go.6
For more information on LG's 2022 TONE Free true wireless earbuds, visit LG.com.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions, and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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Maneskin on feeling free, finding fame and embarking on their first world tour
By Maria Santana, CNN
No matter how you pronounce their name, Italian rock group Maneskin may be one of today’s most famous and successful global musical acts.
In 2021, the band — made up of vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio — won Europe’s biggest song competition, Eurovision, and has been unstoppable ever since.
They’ve scored three number one hits just this year on the Billboard rock charts: Their viral cover of Frankie Valli’s “Beggin’,” “I Wanna be Your Slave” and “Supermodel.”
They were also recently nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, including Best New Artist. They’ve dropped by the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and headlined “Saturday Night Live.”
Just over a year ago, the four rockers were little-known musicians playing in the streets of Rome and fighting other street performers for a spot on the corner that would attract the most people. Now, attracting a crowd is as simple as announcing their next concert.
Earlier this month, they played to a sold-out crowd of 70,000 at Rome’s iconic Circus Maximus and have been invited to perform at some of the largest music festivals in the US, including Coachella and Lollapalooza, where they will appear for the first time this Sunday.
This fall, they will embark on their first world tour, which will take them all over the United States, Europe and Latin America with tickets selling fast and dates extending into 2023.
CNN correspondent Maria Santana caught up with Maneskin in New York before they were set to perform for a smaller, more intimate crowd at the city’s “House of X” as part of Sirius XM’s Small Stage Series, and talked to them about their meteoric rise to fame, their humble beginnings, the next stops on their world tour, covering the “King of Rock n Roll,” Elvis Presley, and why they are standing up for the people of Ukraine.
The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
The first thing I need to ask is how do you pronounce your band’s name?
All: Moan-Ah-Skin!
Santana: I always hear Man-Eh-Skin.
Victoria De Angelis: Yeah, everything is fine.
Santana: So, Moan-A-Skin?
Thomas Raggi: Moan-A-Skin is perfect.
And what does Maneskin mean?
De Angelis: It means moonlight. I picked it when we first started playing because we needed to join this musical competition, and we didn’t have a name yet, so they just told me just say random words in Danish, and we chose one.
Looking back at this last year, I’m sure it’s been absolutely crazy for you, from where you were a year ago to now?
Damiano David: Yeah, it’s been a crazy journey, but of course we are really happy about everything that we did, and every time we look back, all the steps, we are super happy and proud.
What has been the most surprising, maybe the most exciting thing, that has happened to you this past year?
Raggi: I think that we’ve had lots of incredible moments during this last year. Maybe a song with Iggy Pop is one of these, of course, and playing with The Stones. I mean a lot, it’s been a lot.
Now you’re filling stadiums with 70,000 people, selling out tickets for 80,000, and you’ve said it was really hard for you guys to even find a place to play in Italy. What was that like when you started?
De Angelis: It was very difficult because in Rome there’s no real rock scene, so there’s no like clubs wanting bands to play their stuff, and also people are not very used to going to gigs of upcoming artists.
They just go to the famous ones that they already know, so it was really hard and that’s why we started playing as buskers on the streets. We were always fighting with the other street artists about having the best spot, and we never won, but … (laughter).
And then you do Eurovision, how did it change your life?
David: I think that was our first actual window outside of Italy. Since that moment we were only basing our projects for Italy and on Italy and that was the chance to break out in Europe, then from Europe to the US, and we hope to grow more and more.
What was it like to win for Italy? It had been like 30 years since Italy had won Eurovision, and then you win with rock n’ roll, a genre which is not very big there?
Raggi: Yes, that’s crazy.
David: That was unexpected I think for everybody.
De Angelis: Yeah, everyone was very proud, big celebration.
A lot of times for Eurovision winners, they have that big moment and then they kind of disappear. What do you think makes you guys different that you’ve been able to take this and catapult so much and become this worldwide phenomenon?
David: I think for us Eurovision came at a very right moment because we had just come out with an album, so what we brought to Eurovision was basically just one of the things of the whole album and it was fresh, and it was super authentic for us. So, I think that people were happy to find a lot of coherence between what we brought to Eurovision and what they saw in our catalogue, and they felt like, OK, this is not just a viral song that they made specifically for Eurovision, but it’s just one of their songs and then they have two albums, and it all makes sense.
Then, you release “Beggin,’ ” which turns into the most successful rock song of last year. I mean, I woke up every morning I think for the last year like, (sings), “I’m beggin’, beggin’ you”… (laughter) … It just gets in my head, and then I’m like, come on, just get out!
David: Yeah, it’s our fault, it’s our fault, (laughter). Well, it’s not even our fault because we didn’t even promote it. It’s TikTok’s fault. It just got viral. We were pretty shocked by it. When we saw it growing, we were like, what is happening, and then we found out it was viral on TikTok and all that came about after.
Why that song? It’s a cover of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and I can’t think of a more different style than you guys and The Four Seasons.
De Angelis: Actually, we played it at first, when we just started, and we think it’s way more challenging and fun to make covers of very different songs. So, like now we’re also playing “Womanizer” by Britney Spears, for example, and we just find it a challenge and stimulating, and it really makes you do an interpretation of something different and bringing it into your own. That’s when you make something good, I think.
You also covered “If I Can Dream” for the Elvis movie, what was it like singing an Elvis song? I mean, you know, “The King of Rock n’ Roll.”
David: Well, every time when we have some big deals, we try not to think about it that much because then you get like anxious, and you feel the pressure. When we had the chance to play a cover of Elvis, we didn’t feel like we were confronting Elvis because that would have been impossible, you cannot try to fight with Elvis’ heritage. We were just super happy and super glad and super honored just to have the chance to play one of his songs, and we focused on that, and we focused on doing the best that we could do on that song without even comparing it with the Elvis one because, of course, it’s untouchable.
Now you have two VMA nominations and a third number one song on the Billboard charts, “Supermodel,” can you tell me what the song is about?
De Angelis: The funny thing is that everyone thinks it’s about supermodels, but it’s not. We wrote it after being like three months in L.A. where we met a lot of people that were faking being supermodels or superstars. Everyone was very focused on the way they appeared and not what they’re really like or who they really were. Everyone was just trying to fake that they have the best clothes, best friends, best club, that kind of stuff, and we found it a bit stupid, of course, but it was something that we thought was only shown in movies, like a stereotype, you know, but when we saw it in person, we just thought it was fun and wanted to make a funny song about it.
I can tell you no one in New York is like that. We are very real. If you had to make a song about New York, what would it be about?
De Angelis: Ohhh … (laughs) … we need to spend more months here.
David: I think it would be like a club song, super dirty, clubbish … (laughter).
You’ve played different festivals, like Lollapalooza in Europe, but this weekend you are doing Lollapalooza in Chicago. What does it mean to play at Lollapalooza here in the US?
Raggi: Crazy, it’s huge.
De Angelis: It’s our first Festival in the USA. So, that’s like a big, big thing …
David: It’s not our first festival! We played at Coachella, c’mon! … (Laughter).
De Angelis: Whoops, that’s true, Coachella. We started this festival season this summer, and it’s only been Europe until now, so for this summer it’s the first.
Raggi: For the summer, yes.
You sing in English and Italian, but we have a lot of Italian singers who are huge in Latin America, and they sing in Spanish — Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Il Volo — do you think you would ever sing in Spanish?
David: Why not?
De Angelis: In Spanish?
David: I basically mostly listen to Spanish sounding music, so I would not back up … (laughs).
You’re going to launch your tour, and you’re going to Latin America, Santiago, Buenos Aires. What’s it like going to all these places, is it a culture shock when you go?
David: Yeah, you know, we have never been, outside of Ethan, we’ve never been to Latin America, and we never played there, but of course, we know something about the people there, and we know that they’re really crazy … (laughter) … hyped up, heated up, and we like these kinds of crowds. So, we can’t wait to play there, and it was one of the places that amazed me the most. When I saw the tickets that were selling, it was like “what the f**k?”, how did we get there? It was crazy, so we really can’t wait to be there.
How has fame changed you, if at all?
De Angelis: I don’t think it has changed us.
David: I’m less worried about things, actually. I guess I’m stable … (laughs).
Do you feel that fame, when you’re this well-known, it comes with a responsibility to speak out on certain political issues? A lot of artists say, I’m an entertainer, not a politician or an activist.
De Angelis: Yeah, for us, I think it comes naturally, so when we think we know enough about a topic, and we think our opinion can, like, make the difference or something we don’t feel it like as a pressure or something. It just comes naturally, and we’re happy to do it. Also, if we can share a positive message on something that really matters to us, we’re happy to do it. If not, we also don’t feel the pressure to have to do it.
You did a song in support of Ukraine, “We’re Gonna Dance on Gasoline,” how do you feel about that situation?
David: It’s really hard to say that because we feel very bad about it, but we also know that we have a huge privilege, with no worries, we’re not worried that something is going to happen to us. So, we are privileged, but of course, if we can spread knowledge about it, we are more than happy, and we feel that we have to do it because that’s something that is happening today and if we can do something today, it’s more valuable.
One of your first songs was “Zitti E Buoni,” which means “Shut Up and Behave.” It doesn’t seem like you guys are going to be doing any shutting up or behaving any time soon.
De Angelis: No, not at all.
Where do you go from here?
De Angelis: I don’t know, we feel very free. We just want to keep playing. We have so many amazing gigs and tours coming in front of us, so I think we’re really going to enjoy it and get all the possible inspiration from that and then turn it into music. We don’t want to set any specific goals, but we just want to go on and see what happens and keep getting better and doing what we feel is right.
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Talkmap was recognized in the 2022 Cool Vendors™ in Conversational and Natural Language Technology Report
DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkmap, a leading provider of Conversational Intelligence solutions, today announced it has been named in the May 2022 report titled, Cool Vendors in Conversational and Natural Language Technology 1. This Gartner Cool Vendor research is "designed to highlight interesting, new and innovative vendors, products and services in Conversational and Natural Language Technology."
The report states, "Most enterprises are realizing that they need to be laser focused on the customer and that real-time customer conversations are the best source of this insight. These ongoing interactions contain valuable and timely insights that identify issues and opportunities for the company to improve both its products and its customer engagement."1
[1] Gartner, "Cool Vendors in Conversational and Natural Language Technology," by Gabriele Rigon, Soyeb Barot, JC Martel, Magnus Revang, Bern Elliot, Annette Jump, Van Baker, May 2022.
"We consider our inclusion in this Cool Vendors in Conversational and Natural Language Technology report as a confirmation of our mission to enable companies to unlock the single-most valuable, timely, and robust untapped asset in enterprises today…real-time conversations with customers," said Tim Moss, CEO of Talkmap. "These customers have just experienced something so important about a company's offering that they stopped their busy lives to spend on average 6+ minutes telling an agent everything that's important to them about it, including what's working, what's not, and why…this is the game-changing visibility brands need to transform their CX, EX, operations, and automation."
Talkmap's AI-powered machine learning, with conversational understanding- analyzes, labels, structures, organizes, and visualizes 100% of calls and chats to give leaders the game-changing visibility they need with the volume, speed, and scale to make it actionable. Unlocking this insight as it happens is transforming how the world's largest companies are making decisions.
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Talkmap is a revolutionary conversational intelligence platform company that can transform all call center calls and chats into actionable customer intelligence. The company combines world-leading linguistics with AI-powered machine learning and massive computational power that enables dramatically improved revenues for the world's most valuable brands by building a contextually enriched, insightful understanding across their cloud and customer data platforms. Talkmap has partnered with leading Systems Integrators and leading firms throughout the Martech and EX stacks to provide native integrations into the leading CRM, ERP, and HR platforms. Talkmap delivers business intelligence at the source. Better-than-human accuracy. Unsupervised, automatic learning. At scale. For more information, visit talkmap.com.
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CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today reported April monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.
The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain April trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.
April 2022 Trading Volume Highlights
U.S. Options
- S&P 500 Index (SPX) Weeklys options set a new, all-time monthly volume record with 26.9 million contracts traded during April, representing an ADV of 1.3 million contracts.
- New SPX Weeklys options with Tuesday expirations launched on April 18. Over 600,000 contracts were traded on Tuesday, April 26 as the first weekly contract expired.
- Cboe successfully launched a new Curb session beginning April 25 for trading Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) and SPX options from 4:15pm to 5:00pm ET, Monday – Friday. Nearly 7,000 SPX options contracts traded during the session on April 29.
- Total volume in Nanos options has reached nearly 36,000 contracts since launch on March 14.
European Equities and Derivatives
- Cboe Europe Equities had an overall market share of 22.99% in April, the highest month since November 2018, making it Europe's largest equities exchange for the month.
- Cboe BIDS Europe, Cboe's European block trading platform, had a 31% share of the LIS (large-in-scale) market, making it the largest platform of its type (Source: big xyt).
- Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX) began trading in futures and options on four additional Cboe Europe single country index benchmarks (Cboe Italy 40, Cboe Norway 25, Cboe Spain 35 and Cboe Sweden 30) on April 27.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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Nashville warehouse contains more than half million props
By Terry Bulger and Joe Wenzel
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — There are more than one-half million props inside a Nashville warehouse, and you will see them in film production or music videos.
However, no one has ever counted the number of visual props at Art Dog Props. Elaine Hensley and her partner Scott Moore showed News 4 around the warehouse on Wednesday.
“We have flags and anything flag-related, cowboy boots and saddles,” Hensley said.
Hensley said she’s made music video producers smile for 25 years. In a warehouse near Nashville’s airport, she’s got the stuff for 500,000 pieces of it for any scene.
“There is a wow factor when people come here, especially the Neon,” Hensley said.
It’s all for production and not for the public, all for rent and not for sale. So TV scenes that call for surfboards, dial Hawaii Five-0, or a dart room bullseye just come here. Video may have killed the radio, just not here. So inventory must move in and out.
“It has to earn its keep and go out, regularly be in demand, or it gets replaced,” Hensley said.
Hensley said she knows that feeling, knows it’s nice to be in demand. But you won’t see her name in the credits. Hensley said she’s OK with that. She has won an Emmy and loves being a piece of it.
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HANGZHOU, China, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEP Robotics, a leading Asian intelligent quadruped robotics manufacturer, recently announced the official release of the Jueying X20 hazard detection and rescue robot dog solution. With the flexibility to deliver unmanned detection and rescue services, Jueying X20 is designed for the complex terrain of a post-earthquake landscape, the insides of vulnerable debris buildings, tunnel traffic accidents, as well as in toxic, hypoxia, and high-density smoke environments created by chemical pollution or disaster event.
Jueying X20 can go deep into post-disaster outdoor and indoor high-risk areas where it can traverse over ruins, piles of rubble, stairwells, and other unstructured pathways; also easily step over 20cm high obstacles and stairs, and climb on 35-degree slope. With the ability to move freely in all directions and maneuver within a small contact area, the robot dog can reduce the occurrence of secondary accidents. The IP66 industrial-grade protection ensures that the four-legged robot can complete detection tasks in extreme weather conditions including heavy downpours, sand and dust storms, frigid temperatures and hail. The maximum payload of 85kg gives the robot dog the ability to carry oxygen bottles and other rescue supplies to disaster sites, facilitating provision of assistance to stranded victims and rescuers. By integrating a wide range of application modules including a long-distance communication system, a bi-spectrum PTZ camera, gas sensing equipment, an omnidirectional camera, and a pickup, the robotic solution includes long-distance control and images transmission, heat source tracking, real-time detection of harmful gases and rescue calls, among other functions. Moreover, Jueying X20 is available with an optional rotating laser scanner, which can obtain high-precision point cloud data from indoor and outdoor disaster and accident sites, providing robust information for post-disaster data analysis.
DEEP Robotics is an industry leader in quadruped robots in Asia, and its proprietary self-developed Jueying series of robots have found applications across a wide range of scenarios, including inspection of high-voltage power plants, surveying of dangerous terrains and hazard detection.
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Leading Global Analytical Laboratory Expands Testing Solutions to Support Development of Safe & Effective Advanced Therapies
News Summary
- Solvias, one of the world's leading independent pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing companies, has acquired Netherlands-based Cergentis to bolster its biologics and cell & gene therapy testing capabilities.
- With global sales of cell & gene therapies projected to accelerate at a 63% compound annual growth rate, more researchers require sophisticated solutions to validate the safety & efficacy of these advanced new therapies.
- Cergentis enables Solvias to provide customers with proprietary technology and knowledge steeped in fast-evolving genomic techniques that support effective decision-making and R&D program design.
KAISERAUGST, Switzerland, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solvias, one of the world's leading independent pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing companies, announced today that it has acquired Utrecht, Netherlands-based Cergentis. The acquisition bolsters Solvias' platform of biologics and cell and gene therapy (CGT) testing solutions.
According to pharmaceutical market intelligence provider, Evaluate, global sales of cell and gene therapies are projected to accelerate at a 63% compound annual growth rate through 2026. As more researchers leverage emerging genetic engineering techniques to develop complex, novel medicines, they require sophisticated solutions to analyze their safety and effectiveness.
With the addition of Cergentis, Solvias supports the increasing number of global pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract development and manufacturing organizations developing genetically engineered therapies with an expanded platform of testing services highlighted by:
- a highly scientific team possessing advanced degrees and deep expertise steeped in emerging genome techniques and evolving regulatory requirements
- proprietary genomic analysis technology that delivers comprehensive data in a single experiment that enables effective decision-making and R&D program design
- a global network serving customers across three continents
- customized support for distinct genetic engineering applications, including cell and gene therapy, cell line development & genetically engineered models
- specialized knowledge in genomic sequencing of early-stage cell lines to support one of the first steps in the R&D process
- high-touch support encompassing end-to-end logistical services, digital project management and reporting capabilities to enable rapid turnaround time
Archie Cullen, CEO, Solvias, stated:
"We are relentlessly focused on ensuring the safety of new therapies in development. Cergentis is a cornerstone acquisition that expands our solutions supporting complex and emerging therapies. We will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that add specialized capabilities to our offering and advance our goal of being a forerunner in our industry."
Joris Schuurmans, CEO, Cergentis, added:
"We are excited to become part of a global leader that complements our scientific expertise, innovation and customer service. Solvias and Cergentis share a deep commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality solutions and support to safely get their products into the hands of patients who need them."
Effective immediately, Mr. Schuurmans will join Solvias' leadership team and continue to lead operations for Cergentis.
Cergentis marks Solvias' second acquisition since partnering with health care investors Water Street Healthcare Partners and JLL Partners in 2020. The company has recruited industry leaders to join its board and commenced a program to significantly upgrade and expand its information technology platform and infrastructure to support its plans for global expansion.
Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Achelous Partners served as the advisor to Cergentis on the transaction.
About Cergentis
Cergentis is a trusted genomics-focused biotechnology company providing services and in-house solutions based on its proprietary genomic analysis platform to all leading biopharmaceutical companies and renowned research institutes. With widely published and recognized genetic analyses, Cergentis supports a global customer base in the characterization and QC of genetically engineered models, biopharmaceutical cell line development, and cell- and gene therapy products. By helping to de-risk R&D program decisions, minimizing time-to-clinic, providing objective genomic evidence for regulators, and supporting patient safety, Cergentis aims to support biopharmaceutical medicine development programs worldwide. For more information, visit cergentis.com.
About Solvias AG
Solvias is a worldwide leader in contract research, development and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, biotech, material science and cosmetic industries. Drawing on 20 years of scientific excellence, the company provides flexible and scalable analytical and manufacturing solutions that ensure the integrity of pharmaceutical and medical device products across their life cycle. Headquartered in Kaiseraugst near Basel, Switzerland, Solvias and its laboratories operate to the highest standards and in accordance with ISO, GMP, GLP and FDA regulations. For more information, visit solvias.com.
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Peri will work with the executive team to lead accessibility initiatives
WILMINGTON,Del., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a digital accessibility company, today announced the appointment of Raghavendra Satish Peri as Director of Accessibility. This role will provide organization-wide leadership in the area of disability awareness to help UserWay realize its mission of making the internet accessible for everyone.
Peri comes to UserWay with more than a decade of experience in the accessibility industry. His career includes having served on the accessibility team at IBM and being Senior Accessibility Consultant and Product Manager for Deque Systems.
"It is truly an honor to have Raghavendra join our team in a leadership role," Allon Mason, founder and UserWay CEO, said. "Not only is his personal story a testament to the power of what can be achieved when someone refuses to give up, but his incredible depth of technical and thought leadership expertise will be valuable assets for UserWay."
Accessibility, namely digital accessibility, is profoundly important to Peri who started losing his eyesight at an early eight, but wasn't diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa until he was 14 years old. By that time, doctors had already estimated that Peri was 85% blind. Overcoming the challenges of visual impairment in school and throughout his career energized Peri to become a digital accessibility evangelist.
Peri has spoken about digital accessibility at more than 80 conferences and events around the world, including the CSUN conference and TEDx talk at Youth Chennai. He has published numerous articles at DigitalA11Y.com and HelloA11y.com, two organizations in which Peri founded.
"I've always wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities," Peri said. "UserWay is helping me make that possible on a global level."
Peri has earned multiple certifications from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), including the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) designation, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Osmania University.
His appointment comes during a time of rapid growth at UserWay. Its accessibility widget has been installed on over 1 million websites around the world, revenue has increased by 400% annually over the past 12 months, and the company's staff has tripled in size during the same period. The company also celebrated its IPO on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) in February with the stock price increasing by 50% on its first day of trading.
UserWay offers a complete suite of accessibility solutions and services, including Accessibility Scanning and Monitoring (an advanced scanning tool for developers); manual audits; statements of compliance; an empathy lab staffed with accessibility experts with various types and degrees of disabilities; and consulting and professional services. UserWay also offers a fully managed compliance service for enterprise and public sector clients with a $1 million guarantee.
The core product UserWay provides is an AI-powered accessibility solution that can be installed on websites with a single line of code. It helps organizations meet strict WCAG and ADA regulations for web accessibility and compliance in a fraction of the time and cost that it would take to remediate accessibility violations manually at the source-code level.
Sites remediated by UserWay are made significantly more accessible for people with varying degrees of disabilities, including those who rely on screen readers and other assistive technologies. Since software developers are not required to achieve accessibility, UserWay is able to offer a rapid path to compliance with minimal investment of time and resources with a significantly faster time-to-market product.
About UserWay
UserWay is the #1 global digital accessibility solution leader, committed to enabling the fundamental human right of digital accessibility for everyone. UserWay radically simplifies a website's ability to become fully accessible and ADA compliant by embedding a single line of code. The UserWay widget has been installed on more than 1 million websites and is relied on by more than 60 million users with disabilities. With UserWay's CaaS (Compliance as a Service) technology, website owners can effortlessly reach compliance with WCAG 2.1, ADA, ATAG 2.0, EN 301-549 and Section 508 regulations, as required by US and international governmental and regulatory bodies.
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LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL).
Class Period: September 2, 2020 – July 21, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that, in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory"; (2) the risks attendant to the Ben & Jerry's board's decision; (3) the foregoing risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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- At-home blood collection facilitates patient participation in COVID-19 study -
BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YourBio Health, Inc., developers of the world's first painless push-button blood collection device, was identified as a key contributor in the recent preprint published report in medRxiv. The report describes a trial conducted by Moderna, Inc. and Evidation Health in which YourBio Health enabled the measurement of "Antibody Response Following COVID-19 Boosters During the Omicron Wave in the US: A Decentralized, Digital Health, Real World Study". In the report, the Moderna authors noted that the combination of digital technology with remote blood collection methodologies may be a "first of its kind to utilize decentralization procedures to assess real world immunogenicity" where "participants collected blood using the YourBio TAP II device."
This novel approach to measuring antibody response to COVID-19 boosters during the Omicron wave in the United States (U.S.) "sets a precedent for greater research access using a digital platform and consumer-directed technology", specifically, Evidation Health's digital health community and The YourBio Health Tap II blood collection device.
"We are thrilled to have been a part of this breakthrough approach of completely decentralized clinical trials. The on-demand requirements of the trial population showed that we can enroll individuals from any location across the U.S. Our technology eliminates barriers to blood collection by removing the need to schedule a blood draw and commute to a collection center, and by avoiding the pain and fear from finger sticks and phlebotomy. In addition to being an alternative to mobile phlebotomy, we can deliver more data across more patients at lower cost." said Harry Wilcox, Executive Chairman and CEO of YourBio Health. "Like Moderna and Evidation Health, we believe a new precedent has been set paving the way to enable more equitable participant enrollment while delivering data in a timely fashion."
About YourBio Health
YourBio Health eliminates barriers to blood collection by allowing a patient blood sample to be collected from any location without the pain of a fingerstick or need for traditional phlebotomy. We enable the decentralization of clinical trials and access to companies who offer wellness testing for consumers with the innovative TAP II Blood Collection Device. It is virtually painless, easy-to-use and enables the collection of a blood specimen from any setting – clinical or in-home. Backed by the latest science, data management technology, and certified central laboratories, we guarantee best-in-class test results.
YourBio Health was founded by Flagship Pioneering, which conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category bioplatform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has, through its Flagship Labs unit, applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $100 billion in aggregate value.
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Leading Fast Casual Poke Brand Celebrates 50-Unit Agreement in Canada and First Restaurant Opening in Asia
IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pokeworks, the world's leading fast casual poke brand, announces global expansion moves in Canada and Taiwan. The brand recently signed a master franchise agreement for 50-units in territories across Canada and opened a location in Taipei, Taiwan in March. With this recent expansion, the brand's international presence has grown to three countries – Canada, Taiwan, and 3 existing stores in Mexico. This news comes after a successful first quarter for the brand, which included the rollout of new digital tools for consumers, additions to the leadership team and continued menu innovation. Pokeworks is now poised to be the leading poke brand in North America and has a foothold in Asia.
The Canadian development agreement is with master franchise group Eat Up Canada Inc., which is led by co-founders George Heos and Alex Gerzon. Heos brings over 25 years of restaurant industry experience in Canada and Gerzon has been working with leading restaurant brands in Canada for more than three decades. The pair plans to begin development within the greater Toronto area, slating the first opening before the end of 2022. Their goal is to bring all 50 locations to Canada over the next 10 years.
Heading up the Taiwan location is Next Level Dining, a Taiwan-based company that shares Pokeworks value of premium quality ingredients and the vision to bring American-style poke to Asia. Pokeworks believes there is significant growth potential in Asia.
"Our vision is to be the leading premium fast casual Poke brand in the world," said Steve Heeley, CEO at Pokeworks. "Our partnerships in Mexico, Canada, and Taiwan are clear steps in realizing our vision. We have substantial interest from partners for international expansion which is thrilling, but we're very selective in choosing whom to partner with. Both Eat Up Canada and Next Level Dining are experienced, proven operators with deep knowledge of their markets. The Taiwan dining scene values high quality raw fish, making our product the perfect fit to successfully introduce poke there. Additionally, Pokeworks' current presence south of the U.S. has done well since our first Mexico opening in 2019, and we were ready to expand to Canada, offering vast potential for rapid development."
The poke industry is experiencing massive growth, with the market share expected to rise by over $780 million by 2026. With worldwide consumer demand, now is the prime time for international development as Pokeworks seizes the lead to bring their premium brand experience to other countries. Poke has now gone global, having carved a clear category in the fast casual space. Pokeworks plans to bring their unique, super premium Poke Your Way experience to consumers everywhere in the US and around the globe.
"Our reputation as 'the leading fast casual poke brand' comes with high expectations that we aim to meet and exceed," said Heeley. "We firmly believe that part of the role of being an industry leader is to expand globally. That expansion planning involves choosing operators who share our vision and commitment to quality poke, and groups like Next Level Dining and Eat Up Canada are the perfect fit to help us build the brand's presence around the world while we still charge forward in the U.S."
For more information on Pokeworks' brand and franchise opportunities, visit https://www.pokeworks.com/franchise.
ABOUT POKEWORKS:
Pokeworks is the world's largest and leading fast casual, premium poke brand. Currently at 65 locations, 85 locations are planned nationwide by year-end 2022. Pokeworks provides a super-fresh, healthy, craveable take on traditional poke bowls, burritos, salads, and sides. The brand serves only the highest quality, sashimi grade sustainable fish, proteins, freshly cut veggies, and hand-crafted sauces. Pokeworks' innovative Poke Your Way™ menu allows for complete customization to cater from indulgent to mindful. Menu choices include options for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, nut-free, and raw.
Media Contact: Anna Pool, apool@fishmanpr.com or 847-945-1300
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Covetrus, Inc. ("Covetrus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CVET), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by funds affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG Capital. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $21.00 in cash for each share of Covetrus common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $4 billion.
If you own Covetrus shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/cvet
Or please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) the Covetrus board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $21.00 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Covetrus shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, the merger consideration is below the $22.00 median price target set by analysts, and at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $26 per share, $5.00 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Northern Spirit is Known for their Luxury RVs that are Loaded with Amenities
LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Country Roads RV Center are proud to announce that they have been an authorized dealer for the Coachmen Northern Spirit line of RVs for 4 years.
To learn more about Country Roads RV Center, please visit https://www.crrvc.com/about-us/.
As a company spokesperson noted, since Country Roads RV Center opened its doors in 2008 the company has strived to offer only the highest quality, 5th wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers.
Now, as one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center has grown to offer a full service and parts department. The family-owned and operated dealership strives to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible.
"Our mission is to provide high-quality new and used RVs to our customers. At the same time, we understand that travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motorhomes are not created equally. Because of this, we do a thorough analysis of new product lines we carry prior to making the decision to place them in our inventory," the spokesperson noted, adding that after reviewing the Northern
Spirit makes and models, it was an easy decision to add these outstanding RVs to their lineup of products.
The Northern Spirit XTR 2549BHX is a roomy bunk plan with the "Max Bed Storage" under the master bed. Pack all the kid's stuff in one place. A plan that the entire family will love.
The Northern Spirit 1943RB remains an extremely popular couples plan with a deep slideout and theater seating for evening relaxation.
As one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center carries many different lines of 5th Wheels, Travel-Trailers, and Toy Haulers, as well as a full service and parts department. Family-owned and operated, they strive to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, please visit https://www.crrvc.com.
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EATONTOWN, N.J., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With our unwavering support for the Autism community, Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) opens its third New Jersey facility in Eatontown, New Jersey, this September. Bierman's other New Jersey locations are in Berkeley Heights and West Windsor.
Founded in 2006, Bierman Autism Centers are a place where young kids engage in play to learn foundational skills they can build on, such as self-advocacy and communication. Serving children as young as 18mo to 9yrs of age, Bierman's one-on-one approach allows us to drive progress and measurable outcomes while each child advances on their terms.
Assessments and intake processes are currently taking place as we prepare for the opening. Visit our website, www.biermanautism.com, for more information. Bierman accepts most private insurance plans and is located at 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Regarded as the gold standard of autism treatment, Bierman's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services can help your child improve behaviors, learn new skills and reach new goals. We use naturalistic teaching to teach through play. We understand that children are always right – and if they are not learning, we adapt to them. We ensure children progress and develop skills through our proprietary data measurement system. We seek to create lifelong learners and long-term success.
Bierman's Chief Clinical Officer Christina Barosky, BCBA shares, "I am excited that Bierman is opening a third location in New Jersey. We can continue our mission to create progress and possibilities for children diagnosed with autism in New Jersey. I am also excited to be able to grow our team! Many excellent clinicians in the area will help us continue to provide the highest quality of care."
We're proud to have some of the best employees at Bierman. Our Behavior Technicians, Behavior Analysts, and Occupational and Speech Therapists are committed to understanding how your child's mind works and giving them the resources needed to succeed. If you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.biermanautism.com/about-us/careers/.
Bierman Autism Centers is where kids as young as 18 months to 9 years of age engage in play to learn foundational skills they can build on, such as self-advocacy and communication. They recognize that every kid's success is unique, and their one-on-one approach allows them to drive progress, and measurable outcomes, while each child is advancing on their terms. With over 150 graduations, BIERMAN currently has centers and is expanding in: Arizona, Indiana,
Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. For more about Bierman Autism Centers, visit www.biermanautism.com.
Media Contact:
Alexis Ducharme, VP of Marketing
marketing@biermanautism.com
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Updated connector enables brands and retailers to gain customer insights to personalize ads and increase conversion rates
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VTEX, the enterprise digital commerce platform for global brands and retailers, announced an update to its connector integrating with Meta's platforms Facebook and Instagram to boost retail sales. The new feature improves the connection between ecommerce websites and their ads on social networks, increasing the conversion rate from the beginning of the customer journey. This helps retailers gain better visibility and insights into their campaign audiences and marketing activities. The updated connector also helps increase conversion rates by reaching potential buyers with personalized ads.
"This enhanced connector further improves the integration between the VTEX platform and Meta's platforms, reinforcing our commitment to turn our system into a single-control panel to manage all our customers' business strategies. The first version of thisintegration, launched last year, has already produced some significant improvements. With these new features, our customers can benefit even more," said Geraldo Thomaz, founder and co-CEO of VTEX.
New and enhanced capabilities within the Facebook connector include:
- Conversions API (CAPI): CAPI now includes five new components – Pageview, View Content, Search, Add-to-Cart and Initiate Checkout. Besides setting the target and optimizing ads, the new connector allows customers to measure each of the five new components, while leveraging the best resources to create ads focused on the different stages of the conversion funnel customized to each user's needs.
- Product Catalog Updates: These improvements allow consumers to experience a more frictionless shopping journey migrating to the brand or retailer's website from Facebook and Instagram generating fewer cart abandonments and more conversions.
- Meta Ads Plugin: simplifies the process of creating ads for Facebook and Instagram. Users can create campaigns natively within VTEX Admin, which will be automatically mirrored to Facebook Manager, with three main objectives: help retailers receive more inquiries from potential customers, increase their sales on the website and through the catalog. The functionality is tied to CAPI features to streamline and optimize creative work and metrics.
With the connector update, the chances of ad approval by Facebook are also optimized, as the suggested campaigns are more adequate to the guidelines assessed by the company.
VTEX customers worldwide, including Carrefour, C&A, Lenovo, Philips, Samsung, Walmart, and Whirlpool have already downloaded the first CAPI version.
For more information, go to the VTEX developers page: bit.ly/FBCAPI.
VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) is the enterprise digital commerce platform where global brands and retailers run their world of commerce. VTEX puts its customers' businesses on a fast path to growth with a complete Commerce, Marketplace, and OMS solution. VTEX helps global companies build, manage and deliver native and advanced B2B, B2C, and Marketplace commerce experiences with unprecedented time to market and without complexity.
As a leader in digital commerce platforms, VTEX is trusted by more than 2,400 customers, among them AbInbev, Carrefour, Colgate, Motorola and Whirlpool, having over 3,200 active online stores across 38 countries (as of FY ended on December 31st, 2021). For more information, visit www.vtex.com.
Press contact – VTEX
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BEIJING, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MioTech has made an analysis of Edianyun's performance on carbon emissions, and the contribution of products and services to GHG emissions and environmental impact. Based on Whole Life-Cycle Carbon (WLC) emissions analysis and business environment positive externality study, MioTech found that, Edianyun remanufactures more than 450,000 sets of devices per year, and its remanufacturing process can prolong the service life of devices to 2-3 times longer on average. This means Edianyun can reduce 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, equivalent to disposing of 141,000 tons of waste, or planting 2.7 million trees per year.
Waste generated from office devices is increasing exponentially through the development of technology and industrialization — totaling over 50 million tons globally in 2021. PCs and laptops, in use or out of service, for offices are a significant contributor to this waste. The lifespan of core computer components like memory chips, hard disks, and batteries is as short as two or three years. Moreover, due to high costs and the difficulties of maintaining these parts, many companies prefer to dispose of, sell off, or discard used electronic products — resulting in a bulk source of electronic waste.
A recyclable and green remanufacturing process is needed to "regenerate" the computers and reduce the production of electronic waste. Fortunately, some Chinese companies, such as Edianyun, have already raised consciousness about this issue and made substantial breakthroughs and progress in extending the service life of computers.
Edianyun sets new landmarks in the scale and efficiency of the remanufacturing process
Compared with traditional mass production, the challenge of the remanufacturing process lies in device identification technology and related reproduction procedures. The main reason why few large companies step into the IT device remanufacturing field is the lack of large-scale and high-efficiency production conditions and advanced renovation technologies.
As one of the earliest office IT service providers in China, Edianyun aims to address IT office pain points of SMEs and provide one-stop office IT services. By relying on more than 15 years of remanufacturing operation experience and utilizing self-developed software systems and detection hardware devices, the company has established highly productive remanufacturing plants with standardized process. As such, the company can upscale remanufacturing efficiency to a new level, while retaining the original outlook and performance of devices.
Currently, Edianyun owns the industry-leading remanufacturing capability of above 600,000 PCs per year in China. Through more than ten years accumulation of expertise and knowledge in diagnosis, maintenance, quality control, and delivery, Edianyun has transformed the nonstandard remanufacturing processes and established a set of normalized protocols. The MES system developed by Edianyun, which is similar to the dashboard system of a traditional assembly line. The system can provide step-by-step operation instructions for a standardized remanufacturing process. The engineer will replace the defective parts or require the new spare parts to be delivered to workstations through the MES system. The system will also execute an automatic check when the remanufacturing process completes to account for human errors. The MES system has the advantages of reducing dependency on a skilled workforce, saving labor costs, and improving remanufacturing efficiency.
Immense Values of Computer Remanufacturing Proven by Breaking Through Technical Bottlenecks
The skills required to repair computers are not complicated, but chip-level and mainboard maintenance is difficult for companies to master. For example, Apple prohibits dismantling the components of their notebooks individually. These products are designed to only allow the replacement of the whole assembly module. Therefore, users have limited options beyond waiting for the long repair process of the original factory for quality assurance.
To solve this problem, Edianyun has developed a series of barrier-removing technologies. The company can replace necessary parts without having to take out the entire faulty unit as traditional IT service providers do. If the screen of an Apple notebook does not function as normal, Edianyun can detect and "precisely locate" the exact parts that have problems. The repair process also has extremely strict requirements. First, there are stringent requirements for the maintenance environment. The devices are repaired in an ISO 7 clean room (Class 10,000 cleanroom). All the computer disassembly, including the backlight module, tube, and other accessory replacement, is done under this condition. This process prevents pollution from dust from entering the screen during the repairing process, which may otherwise result in unwelcomed dark spots on the screen. Next, the screen is sealed off with double-sided adhesive tape during the entirety of the dismantling process, which requires special tools and proficient engineers to prevent the screen from breaking upon servicing.
In addition to the technologies listed above, Edianyun has also developed dozens of cutting-edge remanufacturing technologies independently; and has applied for nearly 30 registered patents, including a fan component heating performance testing device, an automatic notebook power supply testing device, and a keyboard button test system and triggering device. Overcoming these computer servicing challenges allows "computer remanufacturing" to no longer be an insurmountable mountain.
By taking advantage of remanufacturing technologies, Edianyun has extended the average service life of devices from three years to seven-to-ten years. Edianyun's remanufacturing factory alleviates the production of electronic waste, resulting in the reduction of 50,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. We hope that in the future more and more companies will be able to independently solve technical roadblocks, excavate the full potential of remanufactured computers, and contribute to a low-carbon and circular economy, just like Edianyun.
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Serxner helps lead EdLogics' digital health literacy strategy
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdLogics, a digital communications and engagement company dedicated to improving health literacy and empowering individuals to make better healthcare decisions, has appointed Dr. Seth Serxner, PhD, MPH, as Chief Health Officer. Dr. Serxner brings an extensive background in health literacy, population health management, health equity, and well-being, along with a deep appreciation for EdLogics' unique position within the healthcare industry.
"Witnessing firsthand the power of the EdLogics Platform and the commitment of their leadership team to create industry leading engagement and behavior change solutions were key factors in my decision to join EdLogics," Dr. Serxner said. "Developing a platform that connects people to credible information, programs, and resources — whether through their workplace or within their community — is critical to deriving value," he added. "To be effective, programs like this must be engaging, personalized, and have demonstrated impact. I have always been a huge advocate for health literacy and frankly am surprised it has not been addressed in our industry in a more modern, advanced way that leverages technology and behavioral science. I look forward to working with the EdLogics team to accelerate adoption of their Health Literacy 2.0 Platform, expand its capabilities, and bring unique value to our clients as they take on the challenges of attracting and retaining employees, boosting workforce productivity, and reducing healthcare costs."
Before joining EdLogics, Dr. Serxner served as Chief Health Officer and SVP of Population Health for OptumHealth, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurance provider. In this role, he worked with employers, payers, and providers to apply evidence-based practices to solve health-related problems within their populations. Prior to that, Dr. Serxner was a partner with Mercer and led the company's West Region Total Health Management practice and served as Vice President of Research for Staywell/Krames.
Dr. Serxner currently serves on the Advisory Council for the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), where he formerly served as their Chairman. He also served as Chair of the Research Advisory Group and is an executive board member for the C. Everett Koop Corporate Health Awards, presented by The Health Project.
"Dr. Serxner is a true visionary, and we're thrilled to have him join our leadership team," said EdLogics Founder and CEO Thomas M. Chamberlain, PharmD. "We look forward to leveraging his experience and expertise to help lead EdLogics' digital health strategy, support our business development efforts, and position our organization for success in a rapidly changing healthcare industry. With Seth's guidance, we are confident EdLogics will continue to create innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients and improve an individual's experience with the healthcare system," added Chamberlain.
Dr. Serxner received his bachelor's degree in psychology and biology from University of California, Santa Cruz, his Master's in Public Health from University of California, Los Angeles, and his PhD from UC Irvine with a focus on social ecology, health promotion, and disease prevention.
About EdLogics: EdLogics is a digital health communications and engagement company dedicated to transforming the way people learn about health. The EdLogics Platform is utilized by employers, health plans, academic institutions, and communities to improve health literacy, drive positive health behaviors, achieve better health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. EdLogics leverages innovative educational methods rooted in behavioral science including gamification, game-based learning, and unique incentive strategies to deliver a fun, engaging, and personalized learning experience across a broad range of health topics.
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From “Hot” to “Very Hot”
Heat Advisories posted for all of Texoma
Published: Jan. 24, 2021 at 10:06 AM CST|Updated: 27 minutes ago
Daytime temperatures and relative humidity will slowly rise over the next few days, leading to “feels like” readings as high as 112 degrees by Friday. These are going to be dangerous conditions with 11 am to 6pm being the most risky part of the day for strenuous activity outdoors. If you’re working in the heat, follow your summer sensibles heat safety guidelines and don’t overdo it!
The upper level ridge that’s causing the heat will maintain control of our weather for some time. A weak frontal boundary may allow slightly “less hot” air to flow into the region by early next week along with a few showers or thunderstorms.
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WATERTOWN, Mass., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity, the leader for electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging announces the appointment of Michael Edmunds to the newly created post of Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Quality. This latest addition to WiTricity's executive leadership team will help catalyze the growth of the company as EV wireless charging adoption accelerates.
Edmunds brings more than 20 years of hardware and automotive leadership experience, including 16 years at Bose Corporation where he served most recently as senior vice president in manufacturing and global supply chain with responsibilities in the US, Europe, and Asia. Prior to joining Bose, Michael worked in the nuclear energy, commercial lighting, automotive, and heavy-duty industrial business sectors.
"After building the foundation for EV wireless charging for the last decade, WiTricity can now shift to deployment of EV charging solutions at global scale," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity. "Michael's experience leading high quality global operations in the ultra-competitive automotive and consumer electronics sectors will accelerate our growth."
"WiTricity has innovative wireless charging technology that makes EVs more appealing to more customers," said Edmunds. "I am excited and honored to join this amazing global team. I look forward to cutting the cord and turning the leading-edge, wireless technology into high quality products that customers can buy all over the world."
WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company's technology is backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, setting the stage for future autonomy.
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SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVFM) (Evofem) today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 22,665,000 shares of its common stock, 12,835,000 pre-funded warrants to purchase common stock in lieu of common stock to certain investors and warrants to purchase up to 71,000,000 shares of its common stock. Each share of common stock and accompanying common warrant are being offered at a combined public offering price of $0.75, less underwriting discounts and commissions, and each pre-funded warrant and accompanying common warrant are being offered at a combined public offering price of $0.749, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The pre-funded warrants have an exercise price of $0.001 per share. The common warrants have an exercise price of $0.75 per share, are exercisable immediately, and will expire five years following the date of issuance. All of the shares of common stock, pre-funded warrants and accompanying warrants being offered in the offering are being sold by Evofem. The gross proceeds from the offering to Evofem, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses and excluding any proceeds that may be received upon exercise of the common warrants, are expected to be approximately $26.6 million. The offering is expected to close on or about May 24, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Evofem intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the continuation of commercialization activities related to its commercial product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) vaginal gel, the continuation of its registrational Phase 3 clinical trial "EVOGUARD", which is evaluating Phexxi for two potential new indications, the prevention of chlamydia and gonorrhea in women, and related development activities, and other general corporate purposes and other capital expenditures.
Piper Sandler & Co. is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.
The securities described above are being offered by Evofem pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-258321) that was previously filed with and subsequently declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 5, 2021. The securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and, when available, will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may also be obtained by contacting Piper Sandler & Co., 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by telephone at (800) 747-3924, or by email at prospectus@psc.com.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in this offering, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Evofem Biosciences
Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from chlamydia and gonorrhea. Evofem's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. Top-line data is expected in the second half of 2022 from the registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD trial evaluating Phexxi for the prevention of chlamydia and gonorrhea in women, two potential new indications.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation statements related to the offering of securities by Evofem such as, statements related to the consummation of the offering, the exercise of the warrants to be issued in the offering, the intended use of proceeds, the potential terms of the offering, and the timing of the registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD trial. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering, the future cash exercise of the warrants, market and other conditions, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements, or that could impair the value of Evofem Biosciences' assets and business, are disclosed in the Company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 10, 2022. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such factors. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
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Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
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LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Elements CEO Michael Silver will deliver the keynote address at the 2022 Ceramics Expo Conference on August 29th in Cleveland, Ohio. The speech is entitled "An Era of Opportunity: The Top 5 Post-Pandemic Growth Materials in Ceramics."
In the speech, Mr. Silver will discuss the most promising advanced materials that will experience significant growth in the current and future global post-pandemic climate. Industries impacted include green energy, space flight and mobile communications.
Additional information about the 2022 Ceramics Expo is available online at http://www.ceramicsexpousa.com. For more information about American Elements and its product catalog of advanced materials, visit https://www.americanelements.com.
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, was honored by Molex as its 2021 Global e-Catalog Distributor of the Year at the 2022 EDS Leadership Summit held May 10-13 in Las Vegas. This is the fourth time that Digi-Key has won the award, with previous wins in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
"We are honored to receive the 2021 Global e-Catalog Distributor of the Year award from Molex," said David Stein, vice president of global supplier management at Digi-Key. "Our shared commitment to quality and reliability has created long-lasting connections and results for customers across the globe. This achievement is a testament to our outstanding global partnership, along with all of the hard work by our team members across the globe. Close alignment with our supplier partners is an important part of our growth strategy, and the exceptional collaboration that Molex delivers reinforces their commitment to engineering-focused innovation. Digi-Key greatly appreciates this award from our longstanding partner."
"Digi-Key's commitment to growth and operational excellence has played a key role in contributing to the overall success of Molex in key industries over the past year," said Fred Bell, vice president of global distribution at Molex. "We are thrilled to present Digi-Key with the Global e-Catalog Distributor of the Year award, and we congratulate the team on their exceptional performance in 2021. We look forward to continued success with Digi-Key in the years to come."
For more information, and to order from Digi-Key's full line of Molex products, please visit the Digi-Key website.
Molex is a leading global supplier of electronic interconnects, focused on designing and developing innovative solutions critical to products that touch virtually every walk of life. With its portfolio of more than 100,000 products, the company serves customers in a variety of industries, including the telecom, datacom, computer/peripheral, automotive, premise wiring, industrial, consumer, medical and military markets. Molex also provide a continuous flow of innovation in areas such as high-speed signal integrity, miniaturization, higher power delivery, optical signal transmission and sealed harsh-environment connectivity.
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. As the original pioneer in this space, Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Bellmont Partners
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Commercially Owned Mission Supports Human Return to the Moon with Microwave-sized Spacecraft
WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Space LLC., a leading space tech solutions company, announced today that CAPSTONE – the spacecraft heading to the Moon for NASA - is healthy after successfully performing its first trajectory correction maneuver. This maneuver is a significant milestone for the mission as it represents the first of many maneuvers the spacecraft will conduct during the mission. The propulsion system is specifically optimized for precise maneuvers such as this. This maneuver is similar in size to the critical Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) Insertion Maneuver which will be conducted at the Moon on November 13th and thus serves as a test from which the team will learn to improve future operations. At time of execution, the spacecraft was approximately 465,000 km from the Earth (~13 times further than the GEO belt and ~81,000 km further than the Moon). The spacecraft had lost communications a couple of days ago, but the operations teams effectively and efficiently worked to resolve the issue and communication was restored approximately 43 hours after it was unexpectedly interrupted. The Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment or CAPSTONE, began its solo journey to the Moon on July 4th as the first launch supporting Artemis missions. Advanced Space leads the CAPSTONE mission for NASA and is the first commercial and privately-owned spacecraft mission to the Moon. The microwave-sized CubeSat will verify and demonstrate operations within a unique and groundbreaking cislunar orbit that will support NASA's Moon missions under Artemis. Further, the mission will demonstrate a novel spacecraft-to-spacecraft navigation technology service called the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System (CAPS) developed and implemented by Advanced Space.
The operations of the spacecraft are being conducted by the teams of Advanced Space and Terran Orbital in conjunction with NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). Advanced Space is presently navigating the spacecraft – a combination of determining what trajectory the spacecraft is on and designing the maneuvers it will take to guide the spacecraft to the Moon.
"We are proud to lead CAPSTONE and the collaboration it represents with NASA and our industry partners," said Bradley Cheetham, Advanced Space chief executive officer and CAPSTONE principal investigator. "The work of the Advanced Space team is informing Gateway and future technology maturation efforts. Our team leverages these uniquely demonstrated capabilities and lessons learned to quickly and efficiently support other programs and priorities in cislunar space and throughout the solar system," Cheetham added.
CAPSTONE will be utilizing a highly efficient ballistic lunar transfer (BLT), which harnesses the gravity of the Sun to transfer to the Moon instead of fuel. It will take four months to reach the target orbit at the Moon, a NRHO.
"We have studied BLTs and innovative navigation technologies for over a decade. Now we are watching how these advancements have enabled a small spacecraft to push space exploration forward. It is so exciting to see all of the hard work pay off," said Dr. Jeffrey Parker, co-founder of Advanced Space, chief technology officer. "We are ready to pave the way for NASA's Gateway and to open new doors for future space exploration," added Parker.
CAPSTONE™ is owned and operated by Advanced Space on behalf of NASA.
CAPSTONE Press Kit – includes details of CAPSTONE critical partners
Advanced Space (https://advancedspace.com/) supports the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise to improve the fundamentals of spaceflight. Advanced Space is dedicated to improving flight dynamics technology development and expedited turn-key missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Learn more about what Advanced Space is creating; check out details on CAPSTONE.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine’s largest LGBTQ rights event, KyivPride, is going ahead on Saturday. But not on its native streets and not as a celebration.
It will instead join Warsaw’s yearly Equality Parade, the largest gay pride event in central Europe, using it as a platform to keep international attention focused on the Ukrainian struggle for freedom.
“We are marching for political support for Ukraine, and we’re marching for basic human rights for Ukrainian people,” KyivPride director Lenny Emson said. “It is not a celebration. We will wait for victory to celebrate.”
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are among civilians and soldiers killed by Russian forces. There has been a recent push for same-sex partnerships to be recognized, not least because of the need for partners to bury each other in war.
If the country were to be defeated, it would be a tragedy for Ukrainian people as a whole, but LGBTQ people would risk being “erased completely,” meaning killed, forced to flee or to hide their identities, said Emson, whose organization also runs a shelter for LGBTQ people who have fled Ukrainian territory occupied by the Russian forces. One LGBTQ rights activist in occupied Kherson has disappeared.
In a manifesto, KyivPride calls on people to realize that the geographical border between democratic Ukraine on one side and autocratic Russia and Belarus on the other “is not just a separation line between the states, but also a boundary between the territory of freedom and a zone of oppression.”
Russia passed a law in 2013 that bans the depiction of homosexuality to minors, something human rights groups view as a way to demonize LGBTQ people and discriminate against them. Dubbed the “Gay Propaganda” law, it came amid a larger crackdown on civil liberties in Russia and inspired the passage of a similar law in Hungary last year.
Klementyna Suchanow, the author of a book about global efforts to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ people, argues that if Ukrainians lose the war, it would mark a defeat for a range of progressive causes, including feminism, LGBTQ rights and the efforts to fight climate change.
“This is why the war in Ukraine is about everything,” said Suchanow, a prominent Polish feminist activist and the author of “This is War: Women, Fundamentalists and the new Middle Ages.” She was planning to march on Saturday.
KyivPride could not take place in the Ukrainian capital this year because martial law prevents large gatherings, Emson explained.
On Saturday, it will be given the honor of leading the Equality Parade in Warsaw — one of many ways that Poles have stepped up to help their embattled Ukrainian neighbors.
Poland’s conservative government has been a strong ally of Ukraine, sending humanitarian aid and weapons and allowing its territory to be used to for other countries to transfer aid of their own.
But its stance on LGBTQ rights has also made Poland an unlikely host for a gay rights event.
In recent years the government has depicted the LGBTQ rights movement as an attack on the nation’s Catholic traditions and as a force that threatens to corrupt the youth, echoing the rhetoric behind the Russian and Hungarian laws.
But Polish society as a whole has grown more accepting of LGBTQ people. Emson said the KyivPride organizers had considered holding their event in other European capitals but decided that Warsaw’s young and energetic rights movement was a better fit.
LGBTQ people in Ukraine still face considerable discrimination, but they have made strides in recent years as the country has sought to tie its fate to the West. The evolution of LGBT rights is underlined by KyivPride’s own evolution since it was founded 10 years ago. In 2012, it was so heavily outnumbered by angry counter-protesters that participants didn’t dare march. Participants have been beaten and a large police presence is needed to protect them. Yet the event has continued to grow, with 7,000 participating last year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose courageous wartime leadership has gained attention in recent months, won the respect of LGBTQ people in Ukraine when a man wearing a cross and spouting homophobic rhetoric heckled him at a news conference in 2019.
Zelenskyy shot back with anger: “Leave those people alone, for God’s sake.”
Since then, however, his party has also taken steps that LGBTQ rights activists view as a threat to their struggle. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/with-war-kyiv-pride-parade-becomes-a-peace-march-in-warsaw/ | 2022-06-25T12:22:31Z |
YOKNEAM, Israel, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InMode Ltd. (Nasdaq: INMD), a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies, today announced that Moshe Mizrahy, Chief Executive Officer and Yair Malca, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the UBS Healthcare One-on-One Virtual Day on June 1st, 2022. To schedule a meeting, please contact your UBS representative or Miri Segal at msegal@ms-ir.com.
For more information about the event, visit InMode's investor relations site here.
About InMode
InMode is a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies. InMode develops, manufactures, and markets devices harnessing novel radiofrequency ("RF") technology. InMode strives to enable new emerging surgical procedures as well as improve existing treatments. InMode has leveraged its medically accepted minimally invasive RF technologies to offer a comprehensive line of products across several categories for plastic surgery, gynecology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology. For more information about InMode, please visit www.inmodemd.com.
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MS-IR LLC
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Taiwan: China, Russia disrupting, threatening world order
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s leader on Friday said China and Russia are “disrupting and threatening the world order” through Beijing’s recent large-scale military exercises near the island and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
President Tsai Ing-wen was speaking during a meeting in Taipei with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is on the second visit by members of Congress since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip earlier this month. That visit prompted China to launch the exercises that saw it fire numerous missiles and send dozens of warplanes and ships to virtually surround the island, including across the center line in the Taiwan Strait that has long been a buffer between the sides.
China claims Taiwan as its own territory to be brought under its control by force if necessary. Beijing has also boosted relations with Russia and is seen as tacitly supporting its attack on Ukraine.
“These developments demonstrate how authoritarian countries are disrupting and threatening the world order,” Tsai said.
Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, reaffirmed shared values between the two governments and said she “looked forward to continuing to support Taiwan as they push forward as an independent nation.”
China sees high-level foreign visits to the island as interference in its affairs and de facto recognition of Taiwanese sovereignty. China’s recent military drills were seen by some as a rehearsal of future military action against the island, which U.S. military leaders say could come within the next few years.
Along with staging the exercises, China cut off contacts with the United States on vital issues — including military matters and crucial climate cooperation — raising concerns over a lasting, more aggressive approach by Beijing. It also called in U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns to formally complain. He later said China was overreacting in order to manufacture a crisis.
Due to the separation of powers in the U.S. government, the executive branch has no authority to prevent legislators from making such foreign visits and Taiwan benefits from strong bipartisan support in Washington. China, whose ruling Communist Party wields total control over the country’s politics, refuses to acknowledge that fundamental principle.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said members of Congress and elected officials “have gone to Taiwan for decades and will continue to do so,” saying it was in line with U.S. policy to only maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing.
“We’re going to continue to take calm and resolute steps to uphold peace and stability in the region and to support Taiwan in line with our longstanding policy,” Patel said at a briefing Thursday.
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters Friday that “China’s motivation is to destroy the Taiwan Straits’ status quo, and after this they want to cut down on Taiwan’s defensive space.”
Taiwan is seeking stepped-up defense cooperation and additional weaponry from the U.S., along with closer economic ties.
In their meeting, Tsai and Blackburn underscored the importance of economic links, especially in the semiconductor sector, where Taiwan is a world leader and the U.S. is seeking greater investment at home.
Blackburn arrived in Taipei late Thursday after visiting Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea as part of a U.S. push to “expand our diplomatic footprint in the area,” her office said in a statement.
“The Indo-Pacific region is the next frontier for the new axis of evil,” Blackburn, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, was quoted as saying. “We must stand against the Chinese Communist Party.”
China has been making inroads in the western Pacific, signing a broad security agreement with the Solomons that the U.S. and allies such as Australia see as an attempt to overthrow the traditional security order in the region.
Pelosi was the highest-level member of the U.S. government to visit Taiwan in 25 years. China’s response was to announce six zones surrounding the island for military exercises that included firing missiles over the island, some of which landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Following Pelosi’s trip, a delegation of House and Senate members visited. This week, Indiana’s governor made a visit focused on business and academic cooperation. U.S politicians have called their visits a show of support for the island.
“I just landed in Taiwan to send a message to Beijing — we will not be bullied,” said Blackburn in a tweet early morning Friday. “The United States remains steadfast in preserving freedom around the globe, and will not tolerate efforts to undermine our nation and our allies.”
During her three-day visit, Blackburn is also due to meet with the head of Taiwan’s National Security Council.
Washington has no official diplomatic ties with Taipei in deference to China, but remains the island’s biggest security guarantor, with U.S. law requiring it ensure Taiwan has the means to defend itself and to regard threats to the island as matters of “grave concern.”
Taiwan and China split in 1949 after a civil war and have no official relations but are bound by billions of dollars of trade and investment.
China has increased its pressure on Taiwan since it elected independence-leaning Tsai as its president. When Tsai refused to endorse the concept of a single Chinese nation, China cut off contact with the Taiwanese government.
U.S. congressional visits to the island have stepped up in frequency in the past year.
On Thursday, the executive branch of Taiwan’s government laid out plans for a 12.9% increase in the Defense Ministry’s annual budget next year. The government is planning to spend an additional 47.5 billion New Taiwan dollars ($1.6 billion), for a total of 415.1 billion NTD ($13.8 billion) for the year.
The Defense Ministry said the increase is due to the “Chinese Communists’ continued expansion of targeted military activities in recent years, the normalization of their harassment of Taiwan’s nearby waters and airspace with warships and war planes.”
Also Thursday, the Defense Ministry said it tracked four Chinese naval ships and 15 warplanes in the region surrounding the island.
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Associated Press writer Wu Huizhong contributed to this report.
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China sending fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises
BANGKOK (AP) — The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday.
The training will include air support, strikes on ground targets and small and large-scale troop deployment, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on its website.
China’s expanding military activities in the Asia-Pacific region have alarmed the United States and its allies and form part of a growing competition between the world’s two largest economies.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Thailand in June as part of an effort to strengthen what he called America’s “unparalleled network of alliances and partnerships” in the region.
The Falcon Strike exercise will be held at the Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base in northern Thailand near the border with Laos. Thai fighter jets and airborne early warning aircraft from both countries will also take part.
The training comes as the U.S. holds combat drills in Indonesia with Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singapore in the largest iteration of the Super Garuda Shield exercises since they began in 2009.
It also follows China’s sending warships, missiles and aircraft into the waters and air around Taiwan in a threatening response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island, which China claims as its territory.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) between October 20, 2020 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 1, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Kohl's securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Kohl's class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8539 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 1, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Kohl's Strategic Plan was not well tailored to achieving the Company's stated goals; (2) defendants had likewise overstated Kohl's success in executing its Strategic Plan; (3) Kohl's had deficient disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, and corporate governance mechanisms; (4) as a result, Kohl's Board was able to and did withhold material information from shareholders about the state of the Company in the lead-up to the Company's annual meeting; (5) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Kohl's financial condition and reputation; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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ALIQUIPPA, Pa., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, is expanding their operations in Laredo, Texas, with the purchase of land to build a state-of-the-art logistics center. The custom facility will include a full-service operations center, modern driver amenities and a truck maintenance shop, providing a regional base for over 70 local drivers. Completion of the new facility is slated for December 2023.
PGT proudly supports the continued development of the city of Laredo and its local communities. Laredo is the primary hub for international shipments, and PGT's centrally-located facility will help further their operational reach, which already includes more than 4,000 cross-border loads annually. The 7.73-acre property, fifty percent larger than PGT's current terminal, is located in the Pinnacle Industry Center, just minutes from the main I-35 highway and international bridges for commercial traffic.
"This is an exciting move for PGT," stated Sergio Villarreal, PGT Trucking's Manager of Southwest Regional Operations. "We're looking forward to growing our relationships and strengthening partnerships in the south to support our customers' international shipping needs. Our new facility in Laredo will elevate PGT's service offerings for our drivers, customers and local community."
PGT opened their first facility in Laredo in 1995, and they have successfully operated in the region for more than 25 years.
PGT Trucking, Inc., is a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services. PGT is the leader in progressive freight transportation and fleet evolution, exceeding customer expectations with a strong focus on the Future of FlatbedSM. At PGT Trucking, "Safety is Everyone's Job – All the Time." Visit www.pgttrucking.com.
Contact: Katie Irvine, PGT Trucking
Phone: 724.987.1812 Email: kirvine@pgttrucking.com
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NEW YORK , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XenoPsi, the skin in the game growth partner for digital-first brands, is redeploying its talent pool to launch two distinct companies that better address the client needs brought on by its recent rapid growth. The new companies will focus primarily on brands in the D2C and CPG markets.
Method1 is being established as a digital-first creator of marketing systems that utilize behavioral science and creativity to develop campaigns that elevate brand preference and accelerate business growth for its clients.
Meanwhile, the second entity - Function Growth - will focus on providing strategic guidance and advice to start-up companies and entrepreneurs, advising senior leadership on strategic decision-making as a growth acceleration partner.
Formerly, both practices were part of a single XenoPsi offering. The new individual entities are being created to address the needs of clients with specific go-to-market needs. Function Growth will work with brand and company owners seeing fast turnaround work while Method1 will work on more traditional marketing and advertising engagements.
XenoPsi founder MichaelAaron Flicker said, "We have installed proven leaders, and full leadership teams, in both of these companies to better position them to help their client partners grow even faster and to ensure they keep pace with the rapid evolution of their disciplines. True to XenoPsi's business heritage, Function Growth and Method1 will share risks and rewards as real partners with their clients while delivering laser-focused category knowledge and a granular understanding of their respective markets."
Function Growth and Method1 will maintain XenoPsi's core operating philosophy of aligning their financial interests with their clients' though innovative and varied remuneration models. These range from equity and revenue-shares, to an in-house venture arm that invests in startups that Function Growth develops and brings to market, making XenoPsi unique in the advertising and marketing landscape.
Management for the two new companies is already in house. Kyle Hoffman, who joined XenoPsi last year, will oversee Function Growth's staff of 30 growth consultants as Director of Growth Strategy. Inaugural growth partners clients include Shady Rays, Wellow, Benchmark Insights and Solvasa Beauty.
Paul Nelson, who recently joined the company from Arnold Worldwide, will oversee the Method1 team of 50 as Managing Director. Legacy clients include Evan Williams Bourbon, Elijah Criaig, Blackheart, Larceny Bourbon, Heaven Hill Distillery, DoubleVerify, Lubert Adler Real Estate Funds, and Versa Capital Partners in addition to new client Lunazul.
Flicker will assume the title of Founder and President of both companies. XenoPsi continues to oversee investments and will support both companies by assuming management of shared back-office functions such as business strategy, information technology and talent management.
XenoPsi is the strategic, information technology and infrastructure support hub for Function Growth, Method 1 and Z/Axis Strategies. Each of these wholly owned, standalone companies advises clients and owned and operated brands in growth acceleration (Function Growth), creative and marketing services (Method 1) and public relations and political consulting (Z/Axis Strategies). XenoPsi was founded in 1997 by two computer-obsessed high school freshman residing in Ridgewood, NJ. In May 2022 XenoPsi transformed from its operating company heritage into a strategic and back office support resource for its companies. Collectively, those businesses employ 92 people in 13 countries.
Function Growth is a growth accelerator that provides strategic guidance and partnership for portfolio brands as a snap-in team of ecommerce and marketing experts. It operates on unique performance and equity based compensation models. It helps portfolio and client company management define business needs while establishing and guiding success metrics, as well as developing and executing key cross-discipline growth strategies. Function Growth unifies behavioral science and cutting edge technology to drive exceptional growth for its portfolio of clients. Its team of 30 professionals is distributed among 9 countries. Companies in the portfolio include Shady Rays, Wellow, Solvasa Beauty, and Benchmark Insights.
Method1 is a digital-first creator of marketing systems that apply behavioral science and creativity to develop campaigns that elevate brand preference and accelerate business growth for consumer packaged good indulgence brands. The Method1 operating principle is based on the belief that a brand's true potential is best achieved when there's shared "skin in the game." As such, it offers client partners innovative remuneration models based on their business objectives. This incentivizes Method1 to be an agent of impact, versus just another agency for hire, that is evaluated and rewarded through business performance and not billable hours. Method1 has a work force of 50 distributed among 14 countries. It is based in New York and clients include Evan Williams Bourbon, Elijah Craig, Lunazul Tequila, Larceny Bourbon, Heaven Hill Distillery, DoubleVerify, Lubert Adler Real Estate Funds, Versa Capital Partners, and Wellow.
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YAHIDNE, Ukraine (AP) — On the outskirts of a Ukrainian village stand the remnants of a small school that was partially destroyed in the early weeks of the Russian invasion.
Surrounded by tall pine trees, the school’s broken windows offer glimpses of abandoned classrooms that are unlikely to see students again anytime soon. It is just one of many buildings in Yahidne that were shattered by the war.
But this village and others are gradually returning to life a few months after Russian troops retreated from the northern Chernihiv region. Now people are repairing homes, and the sound of construction tools fills the air. Volunteers from all over Ukraine, and from other countries, are coming to help because there is so much to do before another winter approaches.
Among the workers are a copywriter and a cameraman who have been repairing the roof of the apartment block in front of the school for several days under a scorching sun.
Denys Ovcharenko, 31, and Denys Huschyk, 43, came from the capital, Kyiv. They joined a volunteer building organization called Dobrobat, a name that combines “dobro,” or kindness, with “bat” for battalion.
The men and 22 other volunteers help their compatriots return to their homes as soon as possible.
“While the guys are protecting us, we work here,” Huschyk said, referring to troops at the front.
No one in the village yet plans to rebuild the school, which was used by the Russians as a base. Villagers prefer not to mention the place at all.
Most of Yahidne’s residents — almost 400 people — spent a month in the school’s basement, where they were held around the clock as human shields to protect against an attack by the Ukrainian army.
Only occasionally did the Russian troops allow villagers to climb upstairs and enter the yard. But that was not enough. Ten people died in the dark, crowded basement. Survivors blame the lack of fresh air.
The Russians left the village at the end of March.
The Dobrobat group plans to repair the roofs of 21 houses in the coming weeks. The volunteers include teachers, athletes and programmers. About 80% of them have no experience in construction.
Yahidne is just one of the villages in northern Ukraine that suffered from Russia’s aggression. And Dobrobat is just one of the groups responding, sometimes drawing volunteers from beyond Ukraine.
A father and son from the Czech Republic decided to spend their annual family trip in Ukraine this year. Michal and Daniel Kahle see each other for only a few weeks each summer, as the son studies in the United States.
“We wanted to do something meaningful instead of just being tourists,” said Daniel, 21.
That’s how they came to the town of Makariv in the Kyiv region. Many buildings there were destroyed or damaged in the first weeks of the war.
Father and son joined the youth volunteer movement Building Ukraine Together, which since 2014 has helped restore damaged buildings in eastern Ukraine. For several days, together with young people from different parts of Ukraine, they worked to rebuild the Makariv fire department, which was hit by an artillery shell on March 12.
“It’s a long game. We cannot pause our lives, sit at home and wait for the war to end,” said Tetyana Symkovych, the volunteer group’s coordinator in Makariv.
Many Ukrainians volunteer because they want to be helpful. But that is not the only reason Yulia Kapustienko comes to the fire department every morning to putty the walls. At the end of April, the young woman left Mariupol after spending two months in the besieged port city.
“I saw dead bodies and burned houses. Still, when I see a normal house, I automatically imagine what will happen to it after the rocket hits,” she said. “It is impossible to erase this from your mind. But at the same time, I try not to get stuck in the past, so it is important for me to do something, to take responsibility.”
The 23-year-old is originally from Horlivka in the eastern Donetsk region. Her first experience of armed occupation was in 2014. After that, she cried for three years, unable to endure the loss of her hometown.
This time, she chose a different strategy.
“I know now that you need to do something,” Kapustienko said. “I don’t care what to rebuild. The main thing is for it to be in Ukraine.”
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/we-cannot-pause-our-lives-ukrainians-begin-rebuilding/ | 2022-07-01T00:17:54Z |
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive on Wednesday decried the rule of law situation in Poland and Hungary, centering on perceived breaches in their judiciary and media in its annual report.
As it comes against the background of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission said that it was all the more important for the 27 nations to be a beacon of democracy on an unstable continent.
“The EU will only remain credible if we uphold the rule of law at home and if we continue to reinforce the rule of law culture,” EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said.
Even though Poland is at the forefront of EU’s effort to welcome war refugees from Ukraine, it did come in for a lot of criticism regarding its judiciary independence and the media.
Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who also holds the job of prosecutor-general, said the report was “yet another blackmail by the EU.” He insisted that Poland’s government shouldn’t be ceding to EU demands. The European Commission has recommended that the functions of the minister of justice and the prosecutor-general in Poland should be separate.
Hungary, whose prime minister, Viktor Orban, is seen as Russia’s best contact in the 27-nation EU, also stood out for the criticism it got.
“Serious concerns persist related to the independence of the Polish judiciary,” the report said, adding anti-corruption plans also left to be desired. It also questioned the government’s commitment to free media and said that “the general environment for journalists continues to deteriorate.”
Poland and the EU’s headquarters in Brussels have been fighting for years over judicial independence and the dispute is far from resolved, despite recent moves in Warsaw. Poland must still take more steps to ensure judicial independence before it can receive any of the frozen funds totaling about 36 billion euros ($39 billion).
Hungary came in for perhaps even tougher criticism, with the report saying “judicial independence concerns … remain unaddressed,” while it said anti-corruption measures still fell woefully short. It described a nation where “where risks of clientelism, favoritism and nepotism in high-level public administration remain unaddressed.”
Orban imposed emergency powers to counter the pandemic but the report said that “the government has been using its emergency powers extensively, also in areas not related to the COVID-19 pandemic as initially invoked.”
The European Commission has been engaged in a protracted struggle with Hungary’s nationalist government in an effort to force it to comply with EU rule of law standards. Pointing to deficiencies in judicial independence, crackdowns on the media and civil society organizations and inadequate safeguards against corruption, the European Commission has launched several proceedings against Hungary for what it says are violations of EU rules.
Yet such proceedings have often failed to get Orban to change tack, and critics say his government has flouted EU rules while misusing the bloc’s funds to enrich family members and politically connected businessmen.
The European Commission has withheld billions in post-pandemic financial support from Hungary over what it calls insufficient safeguards against corruption, and has tailored a mechanism for sanctioning member states that fail to uphold the bloc’s rule of law standards.
Even if the European Commission’s report laid bare deficiencies, some said that it lacked any teeth.
In 2021, for example, the commission launched two infringement procedures against Hungary’s government over laws they said attacked the LGBTQ community.
“This sharper analysis is not met with a sharper bite,” said Green MEP Terry Reintke. “With extremely worrying breaches of fundamental rights, women’s rights and LGBTIQ rights in countries such as Poland or Hungary, we need far clearer action from the Commission.”
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Justin Spike in Budapest, Hungary, and Monika Scislowska in Warsaw, Poland, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/eu-rule-of-law-report-decries-situation-in-poland-hungary/ | 2022-07-14T12:08:57Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Knowledge Group LLC ("Medical Knowledge Group" or "MKG"), an analytics-driven drug commercialization network servicing the biopharmaceutical industry, has acquired Sound Healthcare Communications, LLC ("Sound Healthcare Communications" or "Sound"), a premier healthcare communications company.
Founded in 2014, Sound Healthcare Communications has built a stellar industry reputation, assembling a team of world-class talent that services an impressive roster of biopharmaceutical companies. Sound has experienced consistent year-over-year growth, garnering multiple industry accolades over the years.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sound Healthcare Communications into the MKG network," said Leon Behar, MKG's Chief Executive Officer. "Sound's expertise in HCP and patient marketing perfectly complements our robust data-analytics, medical communications, market research, and market access capabilities, allowing us to service our biopharmaceutical clients across the entire drug commercialization process."
"This just made sense for us in so many ways," said Ryan Perkins, Managing Partner, Client Services at Sound Healthcare Communications. "The synergistic effect of being able to tap into the best-in-class resources of the MKG network is going to help propel Sound to even greater heights. We couldn't be more excited about our collective future."
Medical Knowledge Group was advised by the law firm of Goodwin Proctor LLP. Sound Healthcare Communications was advised by Canaccord Genuity LLC (financial advisor) and the law firm of Goodwin Proctor LLP.
About Medical Knowledge Group
Medical Knowledge Group, through its operating companies, provides specialized proprietary analytic solutions, medical communications, market research, and market access services to the biopharmaceutical industry.
For more information, please email us at info@mkgny.com
About Sound Healthcare Communications
Sound Healthcare Communications is a full-service, healthcare communications company that provides end-to-end, sound strategic thinking, creative, and multichannel solutions for their diverse roster of biopharmaceutical clients.
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Harper shout-out to mom after HR, Phils top Scherzer, Mets
By AARON BRACY
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper homered again off Max Scherzer and the Philadelphia Phillies became the first team to beat the new Mets ace, stopping a four-game skid by topping New York 3-2 to open a doubleheader. The Phillies bounced back from Thursday’s 8-7 loss to the Mets in which New York rallied for seven runs in the ninth inning. The single-admission doubleheader was part of a makeup after games between the teams were rained out Friday and Saturday. Harper, using a pink bat for Mother’s Day, drove a fastball from Scherzer for a solo homer in the first. He screamed, “I love you, Mom!” into a TV camera before returning to the dugout. The reigning NL MVP also homered off Scherzer, his former Washington teammate, on May 1. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/harper-shout-out-to-mom-after-hr-phils-top-scherzer-mets/ | 2022-05-08T22:18:03Z |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) applauds Congress on the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. NECA worked closely on this legislation to ensure that the original 'Build Back Better' legislation would make critical investments in clean energy opportunities for NECA contractors without an increased tax burden.
The Inflation Reduction Act, as negotiated by Senator Manchin and Majority Leader Schumer, will invest over $369 billion in domestic energy production and manufacturing. The investment will provide NECA contractors with new opportunities to modernize our energy portfolio and create good-paying jobs across America. In addition, this legislation has strong labor protections, including mandating prevailing wage rates and using apprentices from only registered apprenticeship programs.
"NECA contractors are ready to go to work with their partners to build America's new clean energy sector," said David Long, NECA Chief Executive Officer. "I would like to commend Senator Manchin, Senator Sinema, and members of Congress for their due diligence in negotiating a bill to make significant investments in America's domestic energy while not increasing taxes on our contractors."
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is a National Trade Association and the leading voice of the $202 billion electrical contracting industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA collectively represents over 4,000 electrical contractor members served by 118 local Chapters across the country. NECA employs a unionized workforce with contracts collectively bargained with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
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Just two days before Melissa Lucio was scheduled to be to be put to death, a Texas court on Monday halted her execution and sent her case back for review.
Lucio, a mother of 14, has been on Texas' death row since 2008, when she was convicted in the murder of her 2-year-old daughter the prior year. But she, her family and attorneys say she is innocent and was wrongfully convicted of capital murder.
Prosecutors at trial argued Lucio, now 53, was an abusive mother who caused the injuries that led to her daughter Mariah's death. Lucio's attorneys say those injuries were actually the result of a fall down stairs outside the family's apartment.
Here's what we know:
What happened this week
On Monday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of execution, indefinitely delaying Lucio's execution and ordering her trial court to review several claims of relief her team had highlighted, including her assertion that she is innocent.
The news was celebrated by Lucio, her attorneys and her family, including her son Bobby Alvarez, who told reporters he and his siblings were trying to decide what to do for Mother's Day.
Lucio learned of the stay from Texas state Rep. Jeff Leach, who -- along with a bipartisan majority of the state legislature -- has championed her case, calling for clemency or a new trial.
Lucio sobbed Monday upon hearing the news she would not be put to death Wednesday, according to an audio recording obtained by CNN.
"I am grateful the Court has given me the chance to live and prove my innocence," Lucio said in a statement. "Mariah is in my heart today and always."
Separately, all eyes on Monday had been on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, which had been expected to vote on a recommendation for clemency in Lucio's case. But minutes before the board's decision was anticipated, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued its ruling.
The Board then announced it would not vote at that time.
Monday's ruling followed months of work by Lucio's attorneys, including those from the Innocence Project, and mounting calls for mercy. Aside from Texas legislators and the celebrity Kim Kardashian, Lucio's arguments were also enough to convince at least five of her jurors to come forward publicly to call for her execution to be stopped and for a new trial based on evidence they never heard.
What happens next
The appeals court order sends Lucio's case back to her trial court in the 138th Judicial District in Cameron County, along the border with Mexico at Texas's southernmost tip.
The appeals court remanded, or sent back, several claims Lucio raised in an application for a writ of habeas corpus -- which demands a public official show a valid reason for a person's detention -- and ordered the trial court to conduct a "merits' review."
The trial court in Brownsville will hold proceedings to hear the evidence of Lucio's innocence, Tivon Schardl, one of Lucio's attorneys and the chief of the federal public defender's capital habeas unit in the Western District of Texas, said in a news conference Monday.
After reviewing her claims and the evidence, the court would then make a recommendation to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which would ultimately decide whether Lucio gets a new trial.
It's unclear how long the process could take. "We certainly want Melissa to get her hearing as quickly as possible," Schardl said. "We can't say exactly how long, but we certainly don't want her to spend one day longer in prison than is absolutely necessary."
As the process unfolds, she will remain on death row, her legal team said.
The claims the court will review
Lucio and her team had raised nine claims with the appeals court, four of which were remanded to the trial court. Lucio's other claims did not meet statutory requirements, the appeals court found, and will not be reviewed.
Of the four:
• The first claim argues no juror would have convicted Lucio if prosecutors had not presented false, misleading and scientifically invalid testimony by experts. That includes the medical examiner who Lucio's application says conducted Mariah's autopsy, "ignored indications that Mariah's fatal condition had another cause," and testified the injuries could only have been caused by abuse without exploring the fall down the stairs two days before.
• The second claim says new scientific evidence would prevent Lucio's conviction. Among their arguments is that Lucio was particularly prone to providing a false confession as a lifelong survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
• The third claim by Lucio's attorneys says that scientific evidence shows Mariah was not murdered. As a result, they argue, in part, executing her would violate constitutional guarantees of a right to protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
• The fourth claim argues the state suppressed evidence favorable to her defense, violating her rights to due process. Among the suppressed evidence, her attorneys say, are indications police and prosecutors knew other family members were aware of Mariah's fall down the stairs and that no one had described the abuse Mariah allegedly suffered.
CNN has reached out to prosecutors for comment.
She still could be executed
Yes, the ruling by the appeals court does nothing to modify Lucio's sentence. And despite Monday's stay of execution, she remains on death row, Vanessa Potkin, director of special litigation at the Innocence Project, said in a news conference Monday.
The ruling, however, does delay Lucio's execution "indefinitely," Potkin said, while Lucio gets her first opportunity to present new evidence of her innocence claim in court.
"The end result could be that she could obtain a new trial," Potkin said, "and we're confident ... if Melissa was retried today that she would be acquitted."
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2 more R. Kelly accusers testify at trial in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - Two more accusers took the witness stand at R. Kelly’s child pornography and solicitation of minors trial Monday, bringing to three the total number of accusers to have testified to date at the federal trial in Chicago.
The first accuser, who testified two weeks ago under the pseudonym “Jane,” is critical to another of the charges — that the R&B singer successfully rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial by threating witnesses and concealing video evidence.
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Kelly, 55, was handed a 30-year prison sentence by a federal judge in New York in June for convictions on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
In all, the prosecution cited five accusers in pre-trial filings, though it is unclear if both of the remaining accusers will testify before the government rests sometime this week. The trial was expected to last a month, wrapping up in mid-September.
An accuser who used the pseudonym “Pauline,” told jurors Monday she was a middle school classmate of Jane’s and that Jane introduced her to Kelly in 1998 when they were 14 and Kelly was around 30.
When she was at Kelly’s Chicago home later that year, Pauline said she was startled to walk in on Kelly and a naked Jane in a basement area. She said Kelly told her that “we all have secrets” and that this is “our secret.”
Pauline several times told jurors she had loved Kelly. But, as a 37-year-old mom, she said she now had a different perspective.
“If somebody did something to my kids, I’m killing ‘em. Period,” she said.
Kelly sexually abused her over 100 times, starting when she was 14, and they first had intercourse when she was 15, she testified.
Under cross-examination, lead Kelly lawyer Jennifer Bonjean accused Pauline of being imprecise about how many times she had sex with Kelly when she was underage.
“Whether it is once or twice, what’s wrong is wrong,” Pauline shot back.
The second accuser to testify Monday, referred to only as Tracy, said she was introduced to Kelly when she was 16 by a boss at a record company she was interning for in 1998. Tracy told jurors she repeatedly rebuffed Kelly’s advances.
At a room in Kelly’s Chicago studio, she recalled telling him after he began pulling her close to him, “You know I’m 16?” Minutes later, when he “exposed himself… I tried to pull back but he had a hold of my shirt,” Tracy testified.
On another occasion, she described Kelly coming into a hotel room where Tracy was staying and yelling at her for having clothes on under her bathrobe.
“I told him I didn’t want to have sex,” she testified.
But she said Kelly ordered her to get into the bed with him anyway and that at several points used force to sexually abuse her. She said she first had intercourse with Kelly when she was 16, then dozens of times when she was 17 and 18.
Tracy began to cry on the stand Monday as she began to tell jurors about the day Kelly walked into a room where Tracy had been waiting. Kelly arrived with Jane.
“I was really confused and just really angry,” she recalled. “I just didn’t really think there was anyone else but me and Rob.”
Kelly’s 2008 trial revolved around a video that state prosecutors said showed Kelly abusing Jane. But after acquitting Kelly in 2008, jurors said they had no choice because the girl did not take the witness stand at that trial.
Jane did testify at the current trial, saying she was the child in the video and Kelly was the adult man.
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4 people shot following Washington Nationals game
By Keith Allen, Christian Sierra and Kelly Murray, CNN
Four people, including two teens, were shot near Nationals Park in Washington, DC, on Saturday night, police said.
The shootings happened less than an hour after an MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets ended.
Just before 11 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting and discovered a 16-year-old female suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police spokesperson Kristen Metzger said.
An adult male was then found on another street nearby, south of the stadium, with a wound of similar severity.
Another adult male and a 17-year-old male were found with gunshot wounds at the Navy Yard Metro Station, which is just north of the stadium, according to Metzger.
None of the victims’ injuries appear to be life-threatening, Metzger told CNN in an email Sunday.
In a tweet late Saturday night, police said they were looking for two people potentially connected to the shooting, but as of Sunday morning, there were no suspects in custody.
The Metropolitan Police Department said it was looking for a man in a black sweatshirt and light jeans carrying a silver handgun and a woman wearing a blue hoodie or jacket with white writing, CNN affiliate WJLA reported.
Saturday night’s shootings happened near the site of another shooting in 2021, in which three people were injured while a game was still going on.
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BEIJING, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on Ningbo:
Chinese civilization city series of short video of Ningbo article shock struck! Ningbo is not only the oriental departure port of China's "Maritime Silk Road" of the east port, but also a "Love City" in China. A messenger of love named "go with the flow" from Ningbo has donated anonymously a total of 12.58 million Yuan for 22 years running. It became one of the representatives of many philanthropists in Ningbo.
Love a city | Ningbo, China
http://guoqing.china.com.cn/2022-03/14/content_78107173.htm
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- Series D follows HiBob's $150M Series C just 10 months ago
- HiBob now valued at $2.45B; Series D was led by global growth investor General Atlantic, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and other existing investors
- Demand for talent and modern HR systems remains robust despite the slowing economy
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organizations operate in the modern world of work, today announced it has raised an additional $150M in growth funding, just ten months after raising a $150M Series C in October 2021. The latest round is underpinned by HiBob's sixth consecutive year of triple digit revenue growth, with continued support from investors including General Atlantic, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others.
With unemployment rates at record lows, the battle to attract and retain talent remains a top priority for modern businesses, even during an economic slowdown. Flexible HR systems like Bob remain a mission-critical component in any modern organization, particularly during dynamic periods characterized by uncertainty and change. HiBob provides midsized and sub-enterprise businesses employing many hundreds of people with an agile HR system that allows them to refine and optimize their people operations as efficient growth becomes a dominant theme across industry sectors.
Led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, and with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and other insiders, HiBob's Series D round takes the company's valuation to $2.45B and total funding to $424M since inception. This latest growth investment is intended to support HiBob in capitalizing on its market leadership as the company continues to execute on key business priorities in the current market environment.
Anton Levy, Co-President, Managing Director, and Global Head of Technology Investing at General Atlantic, commented: "Business leaders of midsize companies understand the mission-critical role a flexible HR technology platform can play in managing their teams. As the workforce continues to evolve, Bob provides modules that go beyond core HR – including talent management, workforce planning, and compensation management – helping to augment the employee experience and support customers in retaining top talent. We are proud to continue to partner with leadership and the HiBob team as the company works to address key market needs with innovative, flexible technology."
Adam Fisher, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, the first investor in HiBob, commented: "HiBob's ability to grow alongside its largest customers and move with them into new geographies is a remarkable sign of execution. We are proud to continue our support for the company with another significant investment from our fund."
Ronni Zehavi, CEO and Co-Founder of HiBob, explained: "The competition for talent remains intense even in the midst of increasing market uncertainty. Modern businesses that value their talent know that HRIS is not simply about headcount growth, but rather about effective and proactive people management during periods of expansion and contraction. We expect many companies to resume hiring in the quarters ahead, and smart organizations will want to have the right infrastructure in place before then."
Zehavi added: "Our customers are advanced and influential businesses globally. They understand the new world of work, and if I were to summarize their super power in one word, it would be 'flexibility.' This encompasses internal mobility, career progression, and a responsible work-from-home option. Our customers also seek to empower their managers throughout the organization in the development of their most valuable resource: talent. We believe customers choose Bob because it provides an amazing employee experience and productivity gains, and the platform is able to grow with evolving business needs. "
To support its growth and expanding customer base, HiBob has doubled in size with over 370 new hires since Q4 2021. HiBob has also expanded its New York and London office locations, in addition to opening an office in Berlin, Germany to serve the DACH region. With users in 166 countries and support for 13 different languages, HiBob is one of the only platforms for modern multinationals employing hundreds of people. With this Series D financing, the company plans to add additional regional offices in the next 24 months.
Led by Ronni Zehavi, CEO and Co-Founder, and Israel David, CTO and Co-Founder, HiBob offers a unique HR platform for companies that number in the many hundreds to the few thousands of employees worldwide. With customers that span the globe, HiBob's platform Bob serves both global as well as national organizations. The HR management platform offers a multi-site approach to implementation from the start, and uniquely comes with built-in local languages, currencies, culture adaptation, automation processes, and regulatory set-ups.
HiBob is on a mission to transform how organizations operate in the modern world of work with its HR platform 'Bob'. Leading the way for the future workplace, Bob offers resilient, agile technology that wraps all the complexities of HR processes into a game changing, user-friendly tool that touches every employee across the business.
Since late 2015, trusted and empowered 'Bobbers' from around the world have brought their authentic selves to work, inspired to build the exceptional HR systems that will revolutionize the work experience for HR professionals, managers, and employees. Agile and adaptable, HiBob innovates through continuous learning loops to produce seismic cultural shifts for companies with dynamic, distributed workforces.
Revolutionizing the work experience for HR professionals, managers and employees, HiBob is used by more than 2,500 multinational companies - including Cazoo, Gong, Hopin, Monzo, Happy Socks, Fiverr, and VaynerMedia. Organizations using Bob are able to accelerate hiring, retain the best talent, elevate employee engagement, upskill and produce seismic cultural shifts for their dynamic, distributed workforces.
For more information about HiBob, visit www.hibob.com.
General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 445 growth companies throughout its history. Established in 1980 to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and deliver lasting impact, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with great entrepreneurs and management teams to scale innovative businesses around the world. General Atlantic currently has over $73 billion in assets under management inclusive of all products as of as of June 30, 2022, and more than 215 investment professionals based in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford and Tel Aviv. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit the website: www.generalatlantic.com.
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Take a look at what to do on the Pre-Registration site
TAIPEI, April 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To everyone who is looking forward to, the mobile game Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY official site is ONLINE NOW! USERJOY would like to make a debut for the game in English version recently aiming to provide the best game service to more players.
Seven Mortal Sins is a cross-media production with a content of "Demon Worship Project" launched by publisher Hobby Japan in 2012, which the IP content includes manga and animation.
The mobile game Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY is a Japanese RPG. Inherited the animation's stories, a new plot has developed. After the lord of Pride – Lucifer assumed the position as the figurehead of the Seven Mortal Sins, she attracts humans as the demons believers in the world daily. But unfortunately, Belial, the lord of Vainglory has secretly joined forces with "The Third Faction" and kidnapped Maria…
With the nonsensical route of "serious X prank", let's stay tuned for what will be happened behind.
Not only using the same character voices in the animation, but also a massive number of original characters are designed by popular artists in Japan adding freshness and topicality to this work.
The pre-registration is opened currently for players on both the Pre-registration site, App Store and Google Play. And the game will be released before the end of spring.
What's the difference between Pre-register site and App store/Google Play?
The pre-register campaign will be held from now to 4/25(Mon). On this site, not simply about pre-register, small events such as voting for your faction will also be held to know what the players are taking to.
After you pre-registered, you can scroll down to have a look at the pre-registration target number and the prizes, the obscure side of all characters will be unlocked once a single target is achieved.
By inviting your friends to be the believers of demons, you can get the utmost 20 summon scrolls when the game launched. Welcome to take part in this event enthusiastically to expand the number of demons' worshippers.
Last but not least, a voting event was also be held at the same time. You can vote for the faction as support, a corresponding 5-star awaker would be given out as a reward when the faction wins.
- Game info
Name: Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY
Enabled device: Android/iOS
Genre: Demon Worship Project RPG
Operate: UserJoy Technology
Develop: UserJoy Technology
Charges: Free (In-game purchases available)
For more on Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY, head to our official site.
Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY official site
Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY Pre-register site
Apple store
Googleplay
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ATLANTA, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE, KORE WS) ("KORE" or the "Company"), a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and worldwide IoT Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS), will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 11 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.
KORE management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)
Webcast Event: Link
U.S. dial-in: (877) 407-3039
International dial-in: (215) 268-9922
Conference ID: 13731223
The conference call and a supplemental slide presentation to accompany management's prepared remarks will be available via the webcast link and for download via the investor relations section of the Company's website at ir.korewireless.com.
For the conference call, please dial-in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time and an operator will register your name and organization, or you can register here. If you have any difficulty with the conference call, please contact Gateway at (949) 574-3860.
KORE is a pioneer, leader, and trusted advisor delivering mission critical IoT solutions and services. We empower organizations of all sizes to improve operational and business results by simplifying the complexity of IoT. Our deep IoT knowledge and experience, global reach, purpose-built solutions, and deployment agility accelerate and materially impact our customers' business outcomes. For more information, visit www.korewireless.com.
Contacts
KORE
Media and Investors:
Charley Brady
Vice President, Investor Relations
investors@korewireless.com
+1-678-392-2335
Investors:
Matt Glover, Alex Thompson
Gateway Group, Inc.
KORE@gatewayir.com
+1-949-574-3860
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Company's security ratings provide a data-driven view of cybersecurity risk exposure
NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SecurityScorecard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, has been added to the catalog of Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools, established by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to enhance the cyber resilience of vulnerable and under-resourced critical infrastructure sectors. SecurityScorecard's security ratings provide an objective, data-driven view of an organization's cybersecurity risk exposure and cybersecurity hygiene, which are quantified and scored in an easy-to-understand A-F (0-100) rating scale.
The CISA Cybersecurity Services and Tools catalog, established in February 2022, is a compilation of free tools available from government organizations and private companies, to help organizations decrease the probability of a harmful cyber incident either through rapid detection of malicious activities or by amplifying resilience through incident response.
"SecurityScorecard pioneered assessments that use metrics and readings to provide organizations with a complete picture of cyber risk exposure," said Sachin Bansal, Chief Business and Legal Officer of SecurityScorecard. "As threat actors proliferate and the world grows increasingly more risk-averse, our security ratings and data provide the valuable insights needed to maintain a more resilient posture. We are pleased to work with CISA to expand access to this much needed resource."
According to the CISA website, it "applies neutral principles and criteria to add items and maintains sole and unreviewable discretion over the determination of items included. CISA does not attest to the suitability or effectiveness of these services and tools for any particular use case. CISA does not endorse any commercial product or service. Any reference to specific commercial products, processes, or services by service mark, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by CISA."
SecurityScorecard currently rates more than 12 million entities globally and uses non-intrusive proprietary methods to continuously monitor across 10 risk categories (e.g., network security, patching cadence, endpoint security, etc.) to instantly deliver an easy-to-understand 'A' through 'F' rating. On a daily basis, these ratings are updated based on objective, publicly available data that, similar to credit ratings, provides an 'outside-in' view of an entity's security posture.
For more information on the SecurityScorecard cyber risk ratings platform, please visit https://securityscorecard.com/free-security-ratings.
About SecurityScorecard
Funded by world-class investors including Evolution Equity Partners, Silver Lake Waterman, Sequoia Capital, GV, Riverwood Capital, and others, SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings with more than 12 million companies continuously rated. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh, SecurityScorecard's patented rating technology is used by over 30,000 organizations for enterprise risk management, third-party risk management, board reporting, due diligence, cyber insurance underwriting, and regulatory oversight. SecurityScorecard is the first cybersecurity ratings company to offer digital forensics and incident response services, providing a 360-degree approach to security prevention and response for its worldwide customer and partner base. SecurityScorecard continues to make the world a safer place by transforming the way companies understand, improve and communicate cybersecurity risk to their boards, employees and vendors. Every organization has the universal right to their trusted and transparent Instant SecurityScorecard rating. For more information, visit securityscorecard.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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