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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE), the creator and leader of the modern ground lease industry, announced today that its operating partnership, Safehold Operating Partnership LP ("Safehold" or the "Company"), has signed a definitive note purchase and private shelf agreement providing for a private placement of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5.15% senior unsecured notes due May 13, 2052 (the "Notes").
Pricing on May 5, 2022 was based on the 30-year Treasury rate of 3.20% plus a spread of 195 basis points. The structure of the Notes features a stairstep coupon rate in which the Company will pay cash interest at a rate of 2.50% in years 1 through 10, 3.75% in years 11 through 20, and 5.15% in years 21 through 30. The difference between the 5.15% stated rate and cash interest rate will accrue in each semi-annual payment period and be paid in kind by adding such accrued interest to the outstanding principal balance, to be repaid at maturity in May 2052.
The Senior Unsecured Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Safehold:
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student housing, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar Inc., seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.
Company Contact:
Jason Fooks
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations & Marketing
T 212.930.9400
E investors@safeholdinc.com
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LONDON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All indications, backed up by official reports and statements from aviation experts, point to a scenario many airlines and passengers have become increasingly familiar with since the dawning of the pandemic; inadvertent flight disruptions. The question that many would probably ask is how and why this is happening. Is it a question of unanticipated operational issues such as pilot shortages, bad weather, grounded planes causing aircraft shortages, grounded crews, or ongoing aviation restrictions due to the coronavirus?
Since the last spring and partially into the summer season, many airlines have been trying to add more flights to their schedules in an effort to balance the increasing passenger demand. Eurocontrol has estimated a 6% increase in air traffic in Europe by December 2022 from the current 90% figure due to the increasing passenger demand. An increase in air traffic would mean more operational challenges in major airports, increasing the risk of disrupted flights.
According to data by Flight Aware, Lufthansa Group, a leading airline in Europe, reported 33,000 canceled flights in January and February this year, following an optimistic fall 2021 season. This figure represents approximately 10% of all flights the airline cancelled from its winter schedule. Experts say that the scenario will likely replicate in many airlines in the coming months.
Delta Airlines canceled 4% of its operations on the memorial day weekend according to Flight Aware data. On 9th June this year, unionized employees at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris went on strike leading to cancellation of a third of the flights.
Seemingly, the increased flight disruptions that many airlines are experiencing today stem from a hazy mix of operational issues, which calls for a strategic response to mitigate their adverse outcomes on the aviation industry.
First off, the issue of inclement weather has played a significant role in the operational challenges that many airlines are currently struggling with. Usually, bad weather conditions force airlines to reschedule thousands of flights and, in the worst-case scenario, ground planes and crews altogether. For example, Storm Eunice, which occurred in February 2022, forced major European carriers like British Airways to reschedule more than 80 flights, including 36 flights at London City and 44 commercial flights to and from Heathrow. Such unexpected weather events have a cascading effect on flight operations, which, if not addressed, may result in a logistical stalemate.
The reality is that aviation companies are still grappling with employee shortages, especially airport pilots who undertake lengthy training programs and can only qualify to fly a specific aircraft at a given time.
Boeing projects that European carriers will need to recruit about 95,000 pilots to meet the increasing demand for commercial pilots by 2034. This translates to 5,000 newly recruited pilots each year. As of now, many airlines are dealing with a logjam in training and certifying pilots to satisfy this increasing demand. If anything goes haywire, it is unlikely that any of these airlines would get themselves out of the predicament.
To some, the travel chaos observed in many airports has resulted from a shortage in ground handlers and air traffic controllers, and not necessarily, an issue of low pilot supply. For example, Swissport International Limited has lost over a third of its workforce since the pandemic, resulting to a severe staff shortage problem. Markedly, the rate of return and callbacks for laid-off staff does not commensurate with the pent-up demand for passenger air travel, leading to chaotic flight schedules.
Presently, Wizz Air employs slightly over 6,000 employees from about 4,000 employees pre-COVID, yet they are still forced to cancel flights. In their view, the shortage of ground workers and air traffic controllers has made it challenging to attain the "standard & dash" requirements for a fully operational supply chain.
The remarkable growth in air cargo aviation, turbocharged by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has also contributed to the operational challenges that have caused widespread disruptions in the aviation sector. According to IATA, European carriers reported a 2.2% increase in cargo aviation in February 2020 compared to the figure reported in February 2021. The pandemic created business opportunities for air cargo services but concomitantly exposed a lot of deficiencies in cargo handling, leading to disrupted cargo flights and increased delays.
Even with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, some airlines, most notably low-cost carriers, have struggled with a string of other problems that have made it difficult to maintain regular flight schedules. For example, EasyJet with nearly the same number of employees as it did in 2019, has announced plans to cancel over 200 flights due to shortages in ground staff and IT-related problems, disrupting air travel on its major flight routes.
While many passengers consider flight disruptions an inconvenience that is out of their control, they can still do something to help themselves and reduce the damage. One way to deal with such problems is by planning their travel schedules to ensure they have buffer time to adjust in case of unexpected turbulence and flight delays. Other than that, airline companies should address uncertainties that expose them to an increased risk of disrupted flights and turbulences that result in destabilized flight schedules.
For media inquiries:
Vilma Vaitiekunaite
+370 686 16336
vilma.vaitiekunaite@aviasg.com
About Gediminas Ziemelis:
Throughout a business development career spanning more than 24 years, Gediminas Ziemelis has established over 50 start-ups and green-field investments in various industries such as IT, media, luxury furniture, pharma, clinics, agriculture, and across other industry sectors. At present, these companies are either owned by PE "Vertas Management", or have previously been sold and are now components of other sizeable organisations.
Gediminas Ziemelis is the founder and chairman of Avia Solutions Group - a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.
Spanning his career to date, G. Ziemelis has received many prestigious awards and industry recognitions. In 2016, G. Ziemelis received a prestigious European Business Award in recognition of his visionary business management and development skills. The same year, under his leadership, Avia Solutions Group was named a national public champion in the category of Entrepreneurship, earning a spot in the top 110 European businesses. Twice – in 2012 and again in 2014 – Ziemelis was acknowledged as one of the top 40 most talented young leaders in the global aerospace industry by the leading USA aerospace magazine 'Aviation Week'.
Over his career, Gediminas Ziemelis has taken part in many impressive business ventures. Between 2014 – 2017, he personally supported and consulted Chinese Banks (including ICBCL, CMBL, and Skyco Leasing) concerning financing aircraft sale-leaseback transactions where the total value was more than US$ 4 bn.
Between 2006 – 2019, Avia Solutions Group Chairman executed successful IPOs of 4 companies at OMX and WSE, oversaw many public bonds issues, along with the raising of public capital worth more than US$ 400 M.
His total net worth is US$ 1.38 bn, according to local business media.
More info: www.gediminasziemelis.com
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Frontera Added To The MSCI Canada Small Cap Index
CALGARY, AB, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") announced today that it has been added to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index and the MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes under the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index. Inclusion in these indexes can potentially broaden participation in a company's investor base by enabling investment from index funds and similar investment vehicles.
The S&P/TSX SmallCap Index is an investable index for the Canadian small cap market that includes common stock and income trusts. The index includes 230 constituents with a mean market cap of CAD $634 million. The index is float adjusted, market cap weighted and was developed with industry input as a benchmark for small cap exposure to the Canadian equity market.
On May 31, 2022, after markets closed, Frontera was added to the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index. The MSCI Canada Small Cap Index is designed to measure the performance of the small cap segment of the Canada market. With 215 constituents, the MSCI Canada Small Cap Index covers approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Canada. The average market cap of MSCI Canada Small Cap Index listed companies is CAD $1.8 billion and approximately 21% of the index is composed of companies from the energy space.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 34 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
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This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information relates to activities, events or developments that Frontera believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking information in this presentation includes, without limitation, the potential broadening of the Company's investor base. All information other than historical fact is forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information reflects the current expectations, assumptions and beliefs of Frontera based on information currently available to it and considers the experience of Frontera and its perception of historical trends. Although Frontera believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such information. Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including that the Company's shares could be removed from an index. Some of these risks and uncertainties are similar to those that other oil and gas companies face and some that are unique to Frontera. The actual results of Frontera may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Frontera. The annual information form of Frontera for the year ended December 31, 2021, and Frontera's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, and quarter ended March 31, 2022, and other documents Frontera files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available without charge by referring to Frontera's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Frontera disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.
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New Free Streaming FAST Channel Dedicated Exclusively to the Arts
NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The WNET Group (TWG) announced today the launch of Arts TWG+, a new FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channel dedicated exclusively to the arts. Arts TWG+ is on Plex and Local Now streaming platforms and will appear on additional streaming platform partners later this year. Arts by TWG+ is a commercially-supported channel with nationwide reach and broad appeal. Arts TWG+ offers viewers a transformative experience of art with a full slate of programming, including dance, biography, visual arts, music, and live performance. Details on where to find Arts TWG+ are available on the channel's website: artstwg.tv.
"Streaming live television platforms like Plex and Local Now offer untapped opportunities for The WNET Group to reach our existing and new audiences on their preferred platforms for watching television," said Neal Shapiro, President and Chief Executive Officer of The WNET Group. "We're excited to deliver more high-quality arts programming to more people on Arts TWG+ as we continue to deliver on our mission: to use the power of media to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire audiences everywhere."
Arts TWG+ is the first and only channel dedicated exclusively to the arts for FAST and connected TV platforms. It will present an array of programming from classic to avant-garde and highlight a genre that Americans value but seldom see on commercial television.
About The WNET Group
For more than 60 years, The WNET Group has been recognized as a creator and producer of award-winning arts and documentary programming. With Arts TWG+, The WNET Group will build upon the success of WNET's ALL ARTS, a digital-first network launched on broadcast and cable TV in the New York area in January 2019. Arts TWG+ will air programs from the WNET library as well as original productions and new acquisitions specifically targeting FAST audiences.
About Plex
Available in over 180 countries, Plex is solving the streaming media chaos making it quick and easy to find and play any movie or TV show being streamed online, acting as one window into ALL streaming services, including those you subscribe to. It's also the first, and only, streaming platform to offer access to free entertainment - including over 50,000 free titles, movies, and TV shows on-demand, as well as hundreds of free-to-stream live TV channels. Plex has partnered with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including A+E, AMC, Crackle, Crown Media Family Networks, Lionsgate, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Paramount, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sony Pictures Television. Plex is also the only streaming service that lets users integrate their own personal media collections with a continuously growing library of free third-party entertainment spanning virtually all genres, interests, and languages. The company is independently owned, backed by Intercap and Kleiner Perkins. For more visit plex.tv.
About Local Now
About Local Now The Allen Media Group digital platform Local Now is the leading free streaming service for local news and entertainment in America, delivering localized content to over 225 markets in the U.S. and boasting an endless supply of movies and TV shows from Hollywood's biggest studios. It offers hundreds of live channels that feature an extensive roster of superstar talent and marquee content partners. Local Now's state-of-the-art streaming platform also delivers original local news, weather and information, customized by market, so viewers can easily stay connected to what matters to them most. Local Now is available on nearly all platforms across OTT on connected TV, Mobile and Web. For more information, please visit: www.localnow.com.
Arts TWG+ Media Accounts
Plex Social Media Accounts
- https://plex.tv
- Twitter: @plex
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plex.tv/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plexapp
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plex.tv?lang=en
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/plextvapp
Local Now Social Media Accounts
- https://localnow.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localnow/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localnow
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/localnow
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Mr. Rubino to join from Edelman Financial Engines to lead the firm's retirement business
Brant Wong appointed as Head of Retirement Platform across product, service and sales
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the appointment of Steve Rubino as Head of Retirement and Chair of the firm's Defined Contribution Operating Committee (DCOC), commencing September 14.
Mr. Rubino brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services and fintech, having spent the last two decades driving growth & transformation at the helm of workplace retirement & innovation at Edelman Financial Engines.
As Head of Retirement and DCOC Chair, Mr. Rubino will lead J.P. Morgan Asset Management's $255B workplace retirement business, developing and executing the firm's retirement strategy, managing the group's distribution teams, and working closely with investment teams on new product development, including retirement income solutions and next generation target date funds. He will report to Andrea Lisher, Head of Americas, Client, J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
"Retirement is at heart of all we do, and we're firmly committed to driving stronger retirement outcomes for all Americans," said George Gatch, Chief Executive Officer, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. "We are uniquely positioned to leverage the scale and reach of JPMorgan Chase to help individuals cross the retirement finish line, and we are thrilled to have someone of Steve's caliber head up our retirement efforts."
"Steve's deep passion for workplace retirement, his proven distribution leadership and his differentiated fintech experience are highly complementary to our existing strengths and aligned with changing industry dynamics" said Andrea Lisher, Head of Americas, Client at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. "We have exceptional people, solutions and insights dedicated to helping Americans retire with dignity, and I am thrilled to welcome Steve to lead our next leg of growth."
The firm also announced that Brant Wong will expand his role to lead J.P. Morgan Asset Management's retirement platform businesses, Everyday 401k and Retirement Link, across product, service and sales as Head of Retirement Platform. Mr. Wong will continue to head the firm's Retirement National Accounts efforts, reporting to Steve Rubino and will join the Americas Client Leadership Team. Mr. Wong has been a key member of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's workplace retirement efforts since its inception and responsible for building many foundational aspects of the business.
The appointment of Mr. Rubino and expansion of Mr. Wong's role follows on from the recent appointment of Investment Specialist Daniel Yem to support business & product strategy across the firm's Defined Contribution business, including product innovation across J.P. Morgan's target date and retirement income strategies.
Steve will join J.P. Morgan Asset Management from Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) where his time spans nearly 20 years, most recently as Head of Workplace Distribution and Innovation, responsible for leading direct sales and distribution partnerships, relationship management, consultant and advisor relations, and innovation efforts. In this role, Steve became a key member of the executive leadership team that grew EFE from a start-up to the largest independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in America with over $240 billion in AUM.
Prior to this, he was Head of Distribution and Institutional Services at EFE, leading the overall institutional business. While at EFE, Steve founded the Edelman Financial Engines Client Advisory Council, a board of senior executives representing the largest companies in the U.S. Steve also helped bring to market retirement income solutions deployed by hundreds of leading employers.
Before his time at EFE, Steve held roles in relationship management at Thomson Financial (now Thomson Reuters) and as an analyst at State Street Corporation. Steve has an M.B.A. from Suffolk University and a B.A. in Economics from Denison University. He is a member of the American Benefits Council's Retirement Income Task Force and Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of $2.5 trillion (as of 6/30/2022), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include institutions, retail investors and high net worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the asset management business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates worldwide.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America ("U.S."), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $3.8 trillion in assets and $286.1 billion in stockholders' equity as of June 30, 2022. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
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Doctor: Biden’s COVID symptoms ‘almost completely resolved’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has improved enough from his coronavirus infection that he’s able to resume his regular exercise routine, according to an update Tuesday from his doctor.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor wrote in a new note that Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms “have now almost completely resolved,” and all of his vital signs are good.
Biden took his fifth and final dose of Paxlovid, which is intended to prevent severe symptoms from COVID-19, on Monday night.
Tuesday is Biden’s fifth full day of isolation, and he plans to test for the virus on Wednesday.
If he tests negative, he will return to working in person.
“The moment that he turns negative, he’ll return to work,” said Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, during Monday’s briefing at the White House.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/07/26/doctor-bidens-covid-symptoms-almost-completely-resolved/ | 2022-07-26T18:08:14Z |
Company announces five-year ambitions in the areas of emissions, workforce development and volunteerism
LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today released its latest ESG Report covering the company's 2021 performance and outlining overarching ambitions and core strategies for its next five-year reporting cycle from 2021-2025.
Targeted for achievement by 2025, Sands' primary ambitions in the People, Communities and Planet pillars of its corporate responsibility program include:
- People: $200 million investment in workforce development to advance Team Member career paths and local talent in the hospitality industry
- Communities: Contribution of 150,000 Team Member volunteer hours in support of local communities
- Planet: 17% reduction in emissions from a 2018 base, aligned with science-based target methodology
"Despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to being an ESG leader has not wavered," said Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer. "In 2021, we refreshed our ESG strategy and laid the groundwork for our next cycle with plans to accelerate our environmental efforts around addressing climate change, especially in the areas of renewable energy and transportation. Our social targets in workforce development and volunteerism are designed to elevate and amplify our history of creating pathways to career success and giving back through service to our communities – two core areas of the Sands culture."
Highlighting Sands' impact in 2021, the company was again recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. Sands also was named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and to the CDP Climate A and Water A Lists, the only hospitality company recognized with an "A" designation on both lists.
Among Sands' many accomplishments contributing to these designations and outlined in the 2021 ESG Report is the company's dedicated focus on driving the success of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the regions where it operates. In Macao, Sands spent $263 million directly with SMEs in 2021, and 91% of the company's total Macao spend was with local businesses. In Singapore, total spend with local businesses was even higher at 93%. The report highlights Sands' comprehensive initiatives in support of SMEs and local businesses across each of its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars.
Sands also continued to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and human rights initiatives in 2021. The company made additional investments in diverse community organizations and expanded DEI Team Member initiatives, including creating a new diversity training framework, increasing diversity focus in hiring and extending benefits to corporate Team Members' domestic partners, matching a similar practice at Marina Bay Sands, which provides benefits for married LGBTQ+ spouses. The company also provided new transparency and a detailed overview of its human rights commitment and practices in the ESG Report.
Enhanced governance of ESG topics was another major focus in 2021. Oversight of ESG matters was made a formal responsibility of the board of directors' nominating and governance committee, and the company's majority-owned subsidiary, Sands China Ltd., created a separate ESG board committee. In addition, a component of the incentive compensation for Sands' most senior executives was for the first time contingent upon the achievement of certain ESG performance measurements in 2021.
To read the full 2021 Sands ESG Report, click here.
About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the world's preeminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts.
Our iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make our host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.
Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.
Sands is dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, anchored by our core tenets of serving people, planet and communities. Our ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America and recognition as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.
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Straight Talk: How to spot and avoid identity theft
Better Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offer tips and advice for consumers to avoid fraudulent practices.
Scams are designed to either steal your money or steal your identity to steal your money later. Scammers have all kinds of techniques to collect personally identifiable information (PII). Once they have it, they can effectively become you, using your identity to open accounts, file taxes, or obtain medical coverage.
How identity theft scams work:
How do people steal your identity? With enough personal information, a scammer can pretend to be you and commit a wide range of crimes. They can make false applications for loans and credit cards, withdraw money from your bank account, or obtain services in your name. They can also sell your information to others on the internet.
Identity theft may take a long time to detect. Scammers typically ensure that bills and statements for new accounts are not sent to your address. You may not notice what is happening until the scammer has already inflicted substantial damage on your assets, credit, and reputation.
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, it is very important to act quickly. You can do so by visiting identitytheft.gov for information on how to stop and recover from identity theft.
Tips to spot this type of scam:
• Look for unexplained withdrawals, charges, and accounts. Review your bank account and credit card statements regularly. Look for unfamiliar charges, accounts, or withdrawals. Know when your bills are due; one tip-off for identity theft is when you stop receiving certain bills. This can happen because scammers have changed the address associated with your bank account or credit card. If bills don’t arrive on time, follow up with your creditors. Debt collectors may call you about debts that aren’t yours. You can also set up automatic alerts on your accounts, so you are notified every time a transaction is made.
• Check your credit reports regularly for unauthorized inquiries and accounts. In the U.S., you have the right to check your credit report with each of the three major credit bureaus once per year at AnnualCreditReport.com. This is the only free crediting reporting service authorized by the Federal Trade Commission. Space these checks out across the year, and you will know fairly quickly if something is wrong. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada provides information on requesting a free credit report in Canada.
Protect yourself against this scam
• Be careful with your personal information. Treat your personal information like the valuable commodity it is. Make sure you shred any documents that have your bank account information, Social Security/Social Insurance number, or other personal information. These include credit card applications, insurance forms, financial statements, health forms, and billing statements from utilities and phone service. Cut up expired credit and debit cards, making sure to cut through the numbers, before you dispose of them.
• Secure personal documents at home. If you have roommates, employ outside help or have contractors in your home, make sure personal documents are in a safe place – preferably under lock and key – and not lying out in plain sight. Minimize personal information on checks. You don’t need to include your Social Security number, driver’s license, or phone number.
• Be alert to phishing attempts. Scammers are sophisticated and their phishing attempts may come via email, text, social media message, or even phone calls. Be suspicious of any unsolicited communication asking you for personal information. Whether it's a supposed tech support call, an offer for a free cruise, or a charity plea, they may be after your personal information.
Protect yourself against hackers
• Use strong passwords or passphrases. Avoid using your birth date, child’s name or birth date, mother’s maiden name, the last four digits of your Social Security number, or really obvious ones like “123456” or “password.”
• Change your passwords frequently.
• Use different passwords for each online account or website.
• Be careful about the types of information you share online, especially if it is information that could be used to get past security questions on your accounts (things like your first car, first pet’s name, city where you were born).
• Shred outdated documents with personal information. While you should keep your tax returns forever, you should shred supporting documents for your tax returns after seven years. After one-year, shred bank statements, pay stubs, and medical bills (unless you have an unresolved insurance dispute). Shred utility bills a month after they have been paid.
FOR MORE INFORMATION – Visit bbb.org/Canton or call 330.454.9401 to look up a business, file a complaint, write a customer review, read tips, find our events, follow us on social media, and more. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, please report it on the BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your report can help others to stay alert and avoid similar scams. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/04/17/straight-talk-how-spot-and-avoid-identity-theft/7308087001/ | 2022-04-17T18:45:19Z |
Calls about fireworks kept Bell County emergency responders busy during the July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Temple Police Department dealt with 142 calls regarding fireworks from Saturday through Tuesday morning, police spokeswoman Nohely Mackowiak said.
Temple Fire & Rescue handled 19 fire calls, including 18 that were fireworks related and 12 that were grass fires, including a blaze on Monday near Lake Belton High School.
Over the holiday weekend, Temple Police handled 955 total calls, including a shooting that left one male victim injured Saturday night.
At 8:57 p.m., officers responded to the shooting in the 400 block of North 12th Street, the department said in a news release. Upon arrival, they found a male victim who was wounded. He was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple. The severity of the victim’s injuries was not immediately known.
A suspect reportedly fled the scene westbound on East Downs Avenue in a gray Dodge Challenger, police said. Anyone with information can contact Temple Police at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously.
Police also made three arrests for driving while intoxicated, Mackowiak said.
“There were no specific or major issues at lakes or highways,” she said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_732de024-fc97-11ec-a352-a364df549c14.html | 2022-07-05T20:58:13Z |
Wow! Will this really be my 19th Father’s Day as a father? My biggest regret is that I’ve had to learn so much the hard way. To make life easier for other fathers and prospective fathers, I’m sharing reader-submitted pearls of wisdom:
— Resign yourself to the fact that the mother of your progeny will probably never admit that you deserved an epidural for the paper cut you suffered from the Lamaze brochure.
— Remember that whatever doesn’t kill you only makes you available to encounter the next contender for Dirty Diaper from Hell.
— To heck with stepping on Legos in the dark. Tell the kids you overheard their imaginary friend saying he/she prefers to play with imaginary toys.
— Learn to deflect confrontations. (“Are you sure Justin said, ‘My dad can whip your dad’? Your mother says you never clean your ears, so isn’t it possible Justin instead declared, ‘My uncle can whip your uncle’?”)
— Reward entrepreneurship. Fork over some cash for the mud pies. But don’t fall for the extended warranty.
— Ward off the annoying “Are we there yet?” whine by waxing endlessly philosophical during car trips. (“Is anyone ever really there yet? And if they do arrive, and they celebrate their arrival by clapping with one hand, what is the sound of …?”)
— Don’t skimp on corny dad jokes. Revenge is a dish best served while attending a doll tea party.
— Understand that the American Medical Association has determined that the act of circling a “date night” on the calendar is the leading cause of tonsillitis, appendicitis, bubonic plague, unionization of babysitters, etc.
— Beware the Three G’s when lecturing. Don’t try the old “When I was your age” gambit when the unholy alliance of Google, Grandma and Grandpa is there to fact-check you. (“Yes, your dad dutifully mowed the lawn for hours and hours — if, by ‘hours and hours’ you mean ‘until he remembered where he hid his porn stash.’”)
— Be a big shot by helping your offspring with their homework. (“The only thing faster than the speed of light is the speed at which families pass through the ‘Kids Eat Free’ sweet spot.”)
— Do not cause a scene over disagreements with coaches and umpires. You may, however, play it by ear if someone uses a hideous color for the “participation” ribbons.
— Plan ahead. Manufacture a five-year supply of slightly altered videos of Spot frolicking at a farm upstate, in case you ever hear a disturbing noise while backing out of the driveway.
— The earlier your child performs in a piano recital or dance recital, the more forgivable it is to test the fire alarm. (Editor’s note: “Parents, don’t try this at the auditorium.”)
— When those teenage attitudes bubble up, keep telling yourself, “This is just a phase, this is just a phase …” — pausing only long enough to tell the nice clerk, “Yes, I know I’m past due to sign up for Medicare, but ...”
— Let your daughter’s suitor know that you remember what it’s like to be a 16-year-old boy. And what it’s like to be an expert on unsolved disappearances.
— Beam with pride when your child decides to attend your alma mater. Beam a little less when they ask, “Which dorm has monsters under the bed?”
— Retreat to the early “Goodnight Moon” days of fatherhood if your descendants wind up moving back home. “Goodnight, man cave. Goodnight, speedboat. Goodnight, date night …” | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/danny-tyree-accumulated-pearls-of-wisdom-to-share-on-fathers-day/article_558740ee-e98a-11ec-bda1-3b4267726a1d.html | 2022-06-11T23:11:09Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — If this was the last NIT championship game at Madison Square Garden, it certainly was a thriller.
Especially for Xavier.
Jack Nunge made the go-ahead basket with 3.1 seconds left and the Musketeers won their first NIT crown in 64 years Thursday night, rallying for a 73-72 victory over Texas A&M.
Colby Jones scored 21 points for Xavier (23-13) and was selected the tournament’s most outstanding player. Dwon Odom added 18, and Nunge had 15 points and 11 rebounds to help the Musketeers erase an eight-point halftime deficit under interim coach Jonas Hayes.
“I can’t say enough about our guys,” Hayes said. “That’s what Xavier basketball is.”
It was the final National Invitation Tournament title game at Madison Square Garden for at least a few years — breaking a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938.
MSG won’t host the semifinals and finals anymore in 2023 and 2024, the NIT announced this week, saying a bid process has begun to find new sites for those years. Nothing has been decided about 2025 and beyond.
“Madison Square Garden is a special court,” Nunge said. “Everybody knows the feel when you’re playing out there and you just want to give it your all — all the history that’s there. I’m just grateful to be part of this team and have our names in the record books.”
Quenton Jackson scored 23 points for the Aggies (27-13), left out of the NCAA Tournament despite reaching the SEC final, where they lost to Tennessee. It was a surprising snub by the selection committee that drew criticism from Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams and others.
After getting over their disappointment, the Aggies nearly took the consolation prize.
“It’s been great. One of the better experiences I’ve had playing basketball,” Jackson said. “We’ve been through a lot this year. A lot of ups, a lot of downs, but through it all I think we’ve all learned just how to persevere and remain resilient through everything.”
In a championship game with 17 lead changes, Adam Kunkel made one of two free throws to give second-seeded Xavier a 71-70 advantage with 1:28 left.
Jackson was fouled by Odom on a drive and sank both free throws to put the top-seeded Aggies in front with 27 seconds remaining.
Texas A&M blocked a shot out of bounds on the other end, and Xavier inbounded from the baseline. Jones found Nunge inside and he wheeled into the lane and banked in a one-handed turnaround shot that put Xavier ahead 73-72.
“Ever since Jonas has taken over as head coach, we haven’t really had any out-of-bounds plays,” Nunge said. “I tried to call — look at the bench and call a simple one everybody knows, and Colby looked at me and said he was going to throw me the ball, and I was fortunate enough to knock down the shot.”
After a timeout by the Aggies, they still had a chance to win. Tyrece Radford dribbled up the left side and tossed up a runner from the 3-point line that rimmed out.
“Unbelievable game,” said Hayes, his NIT championship T-shirt soaked. “I thought our guys met the challenge. I’m fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to lead these guys for a couple weeks, and these guys deserve the amount of success they have.”
Nunge grabbed the rebound at the buzzer to seal Xavier’s second NIT championship. The other one came in 1958.
After a disappointing flop in the Big East this season, the Musketeers took off in the NIT despite losing senior guard Paul Scruggs to a torn knee ligament.
“What has happened in their program over the last two weeks is historical and any AD that has a job opening should hire the undefeated head coach at Xavier, Coach Hayes,” Williams said.
Hayes took over when head coach Travis Steele was fired following Xavier’s victory over Cleveland State in the first round of the NIT.
Sean Miller, the former Arizona coach, was hired for his second stint at Xavier and will now take charge of the program. A smiling Miller, who also coached the Musketeers from 2004-09, watched from the MSG stands Thursday night.
Radford finished with 15 points and Hassan Diarra, a New York City native, added 12 for the Aggies.
Texas A&M had a 10-point lead, its largest of the night, late in the first half.
Jackson and Diarra combined for 22 points to give the Aggies a 40-32 edge at the break. Texas A&M shot 14 for 25 from the field.
Diarra came off the bench to spark a 18-10 surge over the final six minutes of the first half. His layup evened it 26-all and he capped a 7-0 spurt with a 3-pointer that extended the Aggies’ lead to 31-26.
Jackson then took advantage of a Xavier turnover and ignited another 7-0 run with a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws before Radford tipped in Jackson’s miss to make it 40-30.
IN THE GARDEN
Attendance was 3,551 as Xavier became the 83rd NIT champion crowned at Madison Square Garden.
The event has been played annually at MSG since its inception in 1938. Last year was an exception, when the whole tournament was held in North Texas with a reduced field because of the coronavirus pandemic that also forced cancellation of the 2020 edition.
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Owl rescued after getting tangled up in barbed wire fence
Published: Apr. 8, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (Gray News) – Animal rescue groups in Colorado saved an owl that was stuck in a barbed wire fence this week.
The Arapahoe County Government said in a Facebook post Friday that the great horned owl got tangled up in the fence while “out and about fighting the Colorado winds this week.”
Residents called Arapahoe County Animal Services, and with the help of the Birds of Prey Foundation, rescuers were able to get the owl loose.
The owl is now recovering at a medical care facility.
Arapahoe County is located just outside of Denver.
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- New Name to better represent Company's proprietary technology platform expanded applications beyond orthopedics
MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ortho Regenerative Technologies Inc., (CSE: ORTH) (OTCQB: ORTIF) ("Ortho" or the "Company") a clinical-stage orthobiologics company focused on the development of novel soft tissue repair regenerative technologies, announced today that it has changed its corporate name to ChitogenX Inc. to better reflect the Company's expanded clinical and commercial opportunities, mission, values, and core competencies.
The Company's shares are expected to begin trading on the CSE under the new name and new ticker symbol, CSE: CHGX at market open on or around September 12, 2022.
"We evaluated our Company name in light of the vast potential clinical and commercial applications for our proprietary technology platform, and it was obvious that these applications were much broader than just the orthopaedic field the previous corporate name was inferring to", said Philippe Deschamps, CEO. "We opted for a new company name that better represented our identity and expanded possibilities. ChitogenX achieves both".
The corporate name change was approved at the last Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held via videoconference on July 21, 2022, following the passing of a special resolution authorizing an amendment to the Company's articles to effect the name change.
No action is required by shareholders in connection with the name change, and no change has been made to the Company's share capital. The Company encourages any shareholder with questions to contact their broker or agent.
ChitogenX Inc. (formally Ortho Regenerative Technologies Inc.) is a clinical stage regenerative medicine company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutic tissue repair technologies to improve tissue healing. The Company is committed to the clinical development of its proprietary RESTORE technology platform, a muco-adhesive CHITOSAN based biopolymer matrix, specifically designed to deliver biologics such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), to enhance healing in various musculoskeletal conditions. ORTHO-R, its lead Chitosan-PRP hybrid biologic implant combination product, is formulated and designed to increase the healing rates of occupational and sports related injuries to tendons, ligaments, and cartilage such as the meniscus. ORTHO-R can be directly and easily applied to the site of injury by a surgeon during a routine operative procedure with minimal disruption to length of surgery. ORTHO-R is currently the object of an ongoing U.S. Phase I/II clinical trial for rotator cuff tear repair in 10 U.S. based clinical centers.
Other formulations are being developed to leverage the technology's performance characteristics such as tissue adhesion, pliability, and ability to deliver biologics or therapeutics to various tissues damaged by trauma or disease. Further information about Chitogenx is available on the Company's website at www.chitogenx.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding the Company's expectations for future events. Such expectations are based on certain assumptions that are founded on currently available information. If these assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, amongst others, uncertainty as to the final result and other risks. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by security laws.
NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
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New equipment will benefit hundreds of customers
ERIE, Pa., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is working to help enhance service reliability for more than 400 customers in Millcreek Township, Erie County, by replacing underground electric cable, transformers and other equipment. The project is expected to be completed this summer.
Over time, water and corrosive soil materials have penetrated underground wires through tiny cracks and fissures which can lead to reliability issues and potential service interruptions. Contractors are replacing more than a mile of the electric cable in the Rolling Meadows neighborhood, which was originally installed in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition, they will install 21 new transformers as well as equipment that divides the cable into smaller sections, helping to isolate damage and limit the number of customers impacted by service interruptions.
The replacement work centers around West 42nd, West 41st, and West 40th Streets, Canterbury Drive and Amherst Road.
"The new wires encased in PVC conduit will help better protect the equipment and is expected to last for decades," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "Underground cables housed in conduit are easier for line crews to repair, which can shorten the duration of service interruptions."
Contractors will use a machine to bore horizontally beneath the ground wherever possible to limit excavation damage to driveways, sidewalks and landscaping. Areas with unmarked utilities or hard surfaces may require some trenching. Once the boring is completed, the conduit will be fed through the openings and the cable pulled through the conduit. Crews will restore any disturbed areas after the work is finished.
The new cable will be placed within the right of way adjacent to the existing line. Occasional planned outages will be necessary to transfer groups of customers from the old cable onto the new system as the project progresses. Penelec will notify impacted customers and public officials in advance of scheduled outages.
The work is part of Penelec's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans (LTIIP II), a $200 million initiative to accelerate capital investments over five years to help enhance continued electric service reliability for the company's 585,000 customers.
Penelec serves approximately 585,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central Pennsylvania. Follow Penelec on Twitter @Penelec and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PenelecElectric.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of underground cable conduit and a boring machine are available for download on Flickr.
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China successfully launched another manned mission to its new space station on Sunday, sending three astronauts who will continue construction work for six months, China's Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced.
The astronauts lifted off on the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft at 10:44 a.m. local time, launched by a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia.
The team will live and work at the Tiangong Space Station's Tianhe core module for six months before returning to Earth in December. Tiangong means Heavenly Palace.
The crew includes Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, who are expected to dock with the space station about 6.5 hours after launch.
Chen, the mission commander, was aboard China's Shenzhou-11 manned space mission in 2016 and previously held the record for longest stay in space by a Chinese astronaut. Liu became the first ever Chinese woman in space in 2012 on the Shenzhou-9 mission. And this will be Cai's first mission in space.
This is the third crewed mission during the construction of the space station, which China plans to have fully crewed and operational by December 2022. The first crewed mission, a three-month stay by three other astronauts, was completed in September 2021. The second, Shenzhou-13, saw three astronauts spend six months in space for the first time.
Six months is the standard mission duration for many countries -- but it is an important opportunity for Chinese astronauts to become accustomed to a long-term stay in space and help prepare future astronauts to do the same.
Six space missions have been scheduled before the end of the year, including another crewed mission, two laboratory modules and two cargo missions.
The team aboard Shenzhou-14 will help with the docking, setting up and testing of the two laboratory modules Wentian and Mengtian, which are set to launch in July and October.
The modules will be assembled into a T-shaped structure, along with the Tianhe core cabin -- the main living space for the astronauts -- which will be expanded from 50 cubic meters to 110 cubic meters, the CMSA said. The astronauts will also conduct two to three spacewalks.
At the end of the Shenzhou-14 mission, another three astronauts are expected to rotate and live with the crew for five to 10 days, bringing the number of Chinese astronauts in space at the same time to a record six.
Once construction is completed, the Tiangong space station is expected to last for 15 years. China plans to launch two crewed missions and two cargo missions to the station every year, according to the CMSA.
China's space program
The Shenzhou-13 mission last year was a major step for the country's young space program, which is rapidly becoming one of the world's most advanced.
China's space program was late to the game, only established in the early 1970s, years after American astronaut Neil Armstrong had already landed on the moon. But the chaos of China's Cultural Revolution stopped the nation's space effort in its tracks -- and progress was postponed until the early 1990s.
Space administrators picked two classes of astronauts in 1998 and 2010, laying the path for a rapid acceleration in space missions. Aided by the economic reforms of the 1980s, China's space program quietly progressed until the launch of the first crewed mission in 2003.
The government has since invested billions of dollars into the space program -- and the payoff has been evident. China successfully landed an exploratory rover on the moon in December 2020 and one on Mars in May 2021. The first module of the Tiangong Space Station launched in April 2021.
China's ambitions span years into the future, with grand plans for space exploration, research and commercialization. One of the biggest ventures will be building a joint China-Russia research station on the moon's south pole by 2035 -- a facility that will be open to international participation.
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ATLANTA, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of each of Invesco High Income Trust II and Invesco Senior Income Trust (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") today declared the following dividends:
The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Invesco Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR) (the "Fund") approved an increase in the monthly distribution amount payable to common shareholders pursuant to the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan (the "Plan"). Effective April 1, 2022, the Fund will pay its monthly dividend to common shareholders at a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.026 per share, an increase from a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.021 per share.
Effective August 1, 2018, the Board of Invesco High Income Trust II (NYSE: VLT) approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the "VLT Plan") for the Fund, whereby the Fund increased its monthly dividend to common shareholders to a stated fixed monthly distribution amount based on a distribution rate of 8.5 percent of the closing market price per share as of August 1, 2018, the date the VLT Plan became effective. The VVR Plan and the VLT Plan are collectively referred to herein as the "Plans."
The Plans are intended to provide shareholders with a consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic cash payment from each Fund, regardless of when or whether income is earned, or capital gains are realized. The Plans may have the effect of narrowing the discount between each Fund's market price and the net asset value ("NAV") of each Fund's common shares, but there is no assurance that the Plans will be effective in this regard.
1 A portion of this distribution is estimated to be from a return of principal rather than net income. The 19(a) Notice referenced below provides more information and can be found on the Invesco website at www.invesco.com
If a Fund's investment income is not sufficient to cover the Fund's intended monthly distribution, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level under its Plan. A Fund may at times distribute more than its income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may result in a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in a Fund is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect a Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income." No conclusions should be drawn about a Fund's investment performance from the amount of the Fund's distributions or from the terms of its Plan.
In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and an exemptive order granted to the Funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each Fund will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution date with a 19(a) Notice and issue an accompanying press release disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in 19(a) Notices are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Each Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Information on the Funds' 19(a) Notices can be found at www.invesco.com.
The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
The Plans will be subject to periodic review by each Fund's Board, and a Fund's Board may terminate or amend the terms of its Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's shareholders. The amendment or termination of a Fund's Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of such Fund's common shares.
The amount of dividends paid by the Funds may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.
Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Trust.
For additional information, shareholders of the closed end fund may call Invesco at 800-983-0903.
Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive, and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.5 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of March 31, 2022. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.
Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd. It is an indirect, wholly owned, subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.
Note: There is no assurance that a closed-end fund will achieve its investment objective. Shares are bought on the secondary market and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Regular brokerage commissions apply.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.
The University of Alabama trustees compensation committee on Tuesday approved a one-year extension through Feb. 28, 2030 for the 70-year old Saban, who has led the Crimson Tide to six national titles. Saban’s deal averages out to $11.7 million per year, topping Smart’s $11.25 million pay at defending national champion Georgia.
The announcement comes a month after Smart agreed to a 10-year deal worth more than $110 million. The Bulldogs beat Alabama in the national championship game in January.
The two join Ohio State’s Ryan Day, LSU’s Brian Kelly, Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher as college football coaches who will make at least $9 million in 2022.
Saban’s deal includes a salary and talent fee of $9.9 million this year with $400,000 annual raises. Saban can receive an $800,000 completion bonus at the end of February in each of the next four years, plus other bonuses.
“(Wife) Terry and I are very appreciative of the unmatched commitment the university has shown to this football program and our family over the last 15-plus years,” Saban said in a statement. “This is our home, and we look forward to finishing our career at Alabama.”
His contract ensures his pay will remain at or near the top of the heap among college football coaches.
Saban would get a boost if his deal is less than the average total pay of the three highest paid Southeastern Conference coaches or the average of what the five paid coaches in college football are making. He’d receive the higher of the two averages.
Saban agreed to a three-year extension in June 2021 for $84.8 million over eight years.
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne is receiving a three-year extension through June 30, 2029 with a 5 percent raise. He’ll make $1.49 million this year with raises pushing his salary to $1.91 million for 2028-29.
Byrne also secured a coach seeking his eighth national title — including one at LSU.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have the best football coach in the nation and one of the greatest coaches of all time, regardless of sport, here at Alabama in coach Saban,” Byrne said. “Not only have his teams been successful on the field, but they have also achieved greatly in the classroom and community.
“Beyond that, the impact he and Ms. Terry have had on The University, Tuscaloosa and the state of Alabama cannot be overlooked.”
The financial terms of the contracts become official upon the formal approval by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.
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Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins killed in auto accident
(AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed in an auto accident Saturday in Florida.
Haskins’ agent, Cedric Saunders, told ESPN about the quarterback’s death, and the Steelers released a statement extending their condolences.
“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in our community. Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many. I am truly heartbroken.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kalabrya, and his entire family during this difficult time.”
The 24-year-old Haskins was selected by Washington in the first round of the 2019 draft out of Ohio State. He started seven games as a rookie, going 2-5. He was 1-5 in six starts the next season for the team, then was released.
Washington coach Ron Rivera said he was “absolutely heartbroken” to learn of Haskins’ death.
“Dwayne was a talented young man who had a long life ahead of him,” Rivera said in a release. “This is a very sad time and I am honestly at a loss for words. I know I speak for the rest of our team in saying he will be sorely missed. Our entire team is sending our heartfelt condolences and thoughts and prayers to the Haskins family at this time.”
Ohio State posted a photo of Haskins on its Twitter feed. It read: “Leader. Legend. Forever a Buckeye.”
The Steelers gave Haskins a chance to resurrect his career in January 2021 when they signed him a month after being released by Washington. Humbled by the decision, Haskins stressed he was eager to work hard and absorb as much as he could from Ben Roethlisberger and Mason Rudolph. He made the roster as the third-stringer but only dressed once, serving as the backup in a tie with Detroit after Roethlisberger was placed into the COVID-19 protocol the night before the game.
“The world lost a great person today,” Steelers star T.J. Watt posted on Twitter. “When Dwayne first walked into the locker room I could tell he was an upbeat guy. He was always making people smile, never taking life for granted.”
Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert both praised Haskins for his improvement since joining the team, and the Steelers re-signed him to a one-year deal as a restricted free agent in March. He was expected to compete with Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky for a spot.
“We’re excited to see what Dwayne can provide, either from competition, or maybe he evolves as a starter,” Colbert said in January.
Haskins appeared to be working in South Florida this week with several teammates, including Trubisky and other skill position players, including running back Najee Harris and tight end Pat Freiermuth.
“Devastated,” Rudolph said on social media.
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Acquisition Expands SCA's Market Leading Position in California
CLEVELAND, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweeping Corporation of America ("SCA"), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Central Valley Sweeping, LLC and Vacusweep, LLC. (collectively "the Companies"). The Companies, located in Visalia and Bakersfield, California, provide sweeping services to commercial customers, contractors, government entities and property management companies throughout the state. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
SCA's acquisition of the Companies marks SCA's tenth and eleventh transactions in 2022. Combined with SCA's February 2022 acquisitions of Contract Sweeping Services and Dickson Sweeping, the transaction expands SCA's footprint throughout the state of California.
"SCA is ecstatic about the opportunity to broaden our California footprint," said Michael Latanza, Chief Development Officer at SCA. "These transactions continue our strategy of contiguous growth by acquiring well established, best-in-class businesses. We look forward to continuing the Bawks family tradition of excellence."
The Companies management team, Matt Bawks and Christy Bawks, will continue to lead operations in the region for SCA. "Partnering with SCA allows us to continue our growth while providing greater resources to our employees and customers," said Matt Bawks, President of Central Valley Services.
This marks SCA's 45th & 46th acquisitions to-date. With these transactions, SCA has grown its team to over 2,000 employees in over 70 locations.
ABOUT SCA
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.
ABOUT CENTRAL VALLEY SWEEPING, LLC AND VACUSWEEP, LLC
Central Valley Sweeping (CVS) and Vacusweep, founded by Bill and Joanne Bawks, have been in business for over 30 years. They are currently owned and led by Matt Bawks and Christy Bawks, the second generation of the Bawks family in the industry, providing sweeping services to commercial customers, contractors, government entities, and property management companies throughout the state of California. CVS's and Vacusweep's missions are to provide quality professional cleaning and industrial sweeping services to meet their customers unique needs.
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Michael Latanza, Chief Development Officer
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, today announced the appointment of Jon Tilton as Head, Digital and Social for Healthcare. Tilton will join Ruder Finn's executive leadership team and report directly to Christie Anbar, Managing Director of Healthcare. In this newly created position, Tilton will bring together Ruder Finn's extensive social and digital capabilities under the healthcare banner and be responsible for the strategic development and execution of digital programs for clients across product, policy, and corporate healthcare communications.
"Jon's deep understanding of digital's impact on stakeholder engagement and the customer experience reinforces our position as thought partners at a time when integrated omnichannel approaches have never been more important," said Anbar.
"The healthcare industry is at a pivotal inflection point, with the digital landscape rapidly evolving for patients, retailers, payers, biopharma and health tech," said Tilton. "The healthcare journey starts online, not at the doctor's office – providing an opportunity to not only connect earlier but engage throughout that journey, which changes the way we need to serve clients. Strategy, analytics-driven messaging, compelling creative and interactive patient-first experiences are imperative for a company's or brand's success."
With over two decades of experience, Tilton began his career on Capitol Hill in key leadership offices; worked in the Strategic Communications group for America's Health Insurance Plans with focus on Medicare, Medicaid, Part D, HDHPs and LTCi; and has provided stakeholder engagement and market access counsel for integrated delivery networks, hospitals, diagnostics, insurance plans, business groups, biotech and global life science companies with concentration on ACA/Obamacare, arthritis, COVID-19, diabetes, oncology and obesity related therapeutic areas.
Ruder Finn's strategic investment in its expansion of digital capabilities is a result of strong double-digit growth over the past four years. This latest hire to Ruder Finn's largest practice builds on the agency's continued momentum and further strengthens its digital offerings for clients within the pharma, diagnostic, health tech and payer space.
Ruder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for more than 70 years, shaping communications that help move industry-defining brands, companies and leaders from what's now to what's next. Uniquely co-headquartered in the U.S. and China, Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences around a shared sense of purpose. The agency is organized around four core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation, Technology & Innovation and Consumer Connection. Specialty practices include RF Relate, RFx Studios, ICX and RF TechLab. Ruder Finn has offices across 4 continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., Peppercomm, Comunicad, Mantis PR, RLA Collective, RF Bloom, and SPI Group. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.
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Infamous ‘murder hornet’ gets new name from scientists
(CNN) - Many remember the introduction of the “murder hornets.”
The bug with any other name would be just as terrifying, but it’s getting a new one.
The Entomological Society of America is now calling the insect the northern giant hornet.
People can continue calling it a murder hornet due to that being only a nickname.
The new name will be replacing the old one, Asian giant hornet.
Scientists say that name didn’t do much to identify the stinger, since all hornets are native to Asia.
They were also concerned it could stir up anti-Asian sentiment.
The world’s largest hornet got its horrific nickname due to its habit of decapitating honeybees.
It’s invasive in North America, but so far hives have only been found in British Columbia and a small portion of Washington state.
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MOSCOW (AP) — With Russia’s military action in Ukraine in its fifth month, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv that it should quickly accept Moscow’s terms or brace for the worst, adding ominously that Russia has barely started its action.
Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Kremlin-controlled parliament, Putin accused Western allies of fueling the hostilities, charging that “the West wants to fight us until the last Ukrainian.”
“It’s a tragedy for the Ukrainian people, but it looks like it’s heading in that direction,” he added.
“Everybody should know that largely speaking, we haven’t even yet started anything in earnest,” Putin said in a menacing note.
He declared that Russia remains ready to sit down for talks to end the fighting, adding that “those who refuse to do so should know that the longer it lasts the more difficult it will be for them to make a deal with us.”
“We are hearing that they want to defeat us on the battlefield,” Putin said. “Let them try.”
Earlier in the conflict, the Kremlin demanded that Kyiv acknowledge Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, which it annexed in 2014, and recognize the independence of Moscow-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Moscow also said it expected Ukraine to bow to the existing situation on the ground, a reference to other land gains it has made since Russian troops rolled into Ukraine on Feb. 24.
After failing to capture Kyiv and other big cities in Ukraine’s northeast early in the campaign, the Russian military shifted its focus to the eastern industrial heartland of Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian troops since 2014.
Earlier this week, the Russian military claimed control of the Luhansk province, one of the two that make up Donbas, and is preparing to press its offensive into the second one, Donetsk.
In the early stages of the conflict, Russia won control of the southern Kherson region and part of neighboring Zaporizhzhia. Moscow is expected eventually to try to cut Ukraine off from its Black Sea coast all the way to the Romanian border. If successful, it would deal a crushing blow to the Ukrainian economy and also create a corridor to Moldova’s separatist region of Transnistria, where Russia maintains a military base.
Putin reaffirmed his long-held claim that the West is using the conflict in Ukraine to try to isolate and weaken Russia.
“They simply don’t need such a country as Russia,” Putin said. “This is why they have used terrorism, separatism and internal destructive forces in our country.”
He charged that Western sanctions against Russia have failed to achieve their goal of “sowing division and strife in our society and demoralizing our people.”
“The course of history is unstoppable, and attempts by the collective West to enforce its version of the global order are doomed to fail,” Putin said.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Ukrainian president, responded on Twitter: “There is no plan by the ‘collective West’” and only a Russian army entered Ukraine. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/putin-to-ukraine-russia-has-barely-started-its-action/ | 2022-07-08T07:15:19Z |
Outlet leader's leasing strategy attracts notable lineup of differentiated and digitally native labels
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale, open-air outlet centers, today shared leasing momentum for the portfolio, reflecting a diversified lineup of new innovative brands set to capitalize on the omnichannel ecosystem. New brands arriving at Tanger centers include the recent openings of Serena & Lily (Hilton Head, SC) and Regatta Great Outdoors (Deer Park, NY) this month; as well as the openings of St. John, Crate & Barrel, and Wolford (Riverhead, NY); Salt Life (Foley, AL; Hilton Head, SC; and Rehoboth Beach, DE); and a Summersalt pop-up shop (Myrtle Beach, SC).
Building on a strong foundation of driving comparable growth that surpasses pre-pandemic sales levels for its roster of iconic brands, Tanger is now attracting a new set of differentiated brands to its portfolio – further underscoring the company's commitment to its retailers through collaboration, innovation and growth.
"Leveraging our short- and long-term leasing strategy to preserve premier locations for brands that are accretive to the portfolio, we continue to pursue novel brands that bring unmatched access to our shoppers," said Executive Vice President of Leasing Justin Stein. "These new additions cement Tanger's approach to diversifying our offerings with a focus on elevated and digitally native brands, while enhancing our footprint in categories like home décor, furniture, outdoor recreation, swimwear and shapewear."
Serena & Lily, a California-style designer furniture brand, and Regatta Great Outdoors, one of the world's most popular outdoor brands, both debuted at Tanger Outlets in August. With these key openings, Tanger continues its mission to expand and diversify its offerings to meet the current and unique demands of its most loyal customers.
Additionally, the company's strategy to support its retail partners in innovative ways led Summersalt to select Tanger as the launch partner for the swimwear company's inaugural pop-up brick-and-mortar location. Tanger enhanced Summersalt's retail launch with a special offer for TangerClub and Tanger Insider members to shop directly at summersalt.com – reflecting Tanger's increasing focus on commercializing marketing through digital transformation.
About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers:
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns (or has an ownership interest in) and/or manages a portfolio of 37 centers with an additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.0 million square feet, leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
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KWT Global
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- The Phase 3 data met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo
- Data validates Vibrant as a safe and well-tolerated option to address unmet treatment needs in chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
- Company submitted Phase 3 data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance
NANTUCKET, Mass., May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed a proprietary, drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, today presented data results from its positive Phase 3 study at the 2022 Digestive Disease Week Conference. The data shows that Vibrant significantly improved complete bowel movement frequency, constipation symptoms, and quality of life in adults with CIC while providing a safe and well-tolerated safety profile.
"This research demonstrates that Vibrant's unique drug-free mechanism of action significantly improves patients' overall constipation symptoms and quality of life," said Lior Ben-Tsur, CEO, Vibrant. "Vibrant offers healthcare providers a new tool to expand chronic constipation treatment options and may provide a cost-effective solution for chronic constipation for health systems and insurance companies."
The Phase 3 trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of Vibrant System in 312 CIC patients at over 90 clinical centers across the U.S., including Harvard Medical School, Augusta University, Georgia Health Sciences University, University of Michigan, and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Highlights from Phase 3 Data
- The trial met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo.
- No severe adverse events or treatment-related diarrhea or nausea were recorded.
"The goal of Vibrant is to address a significant unmet treatment problem in chronic constipation, which has made life very challenging for those who suffer from it. We believe Vibrant presents a meaningful step toward achieving that goal," said Satish Rao, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, and one of the primary study investigators.
Vibrant's drug-free mechanism of action is based on the scientific understanding that the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as "the biological clock," plays an important role in our biological digestive process. When the biological clock is out of synch, people are more likely to experience constipation. Vibrant's technology resynchronizes the biological clock through mechanical stimulation of the colon, likely leveraging the Gut-Brain connection, resulting in improved bowel movements, constipation symptoms relief, and better quality of life.
"Additionally, as we innovate in the gastroenterology space, we have the opportunity to help millions of CIC patients gain access to novel drug-free treatments that offer predictable, affordable, and effective choices to manage their frequent and bothersome symptoms," shared Catherine Collis, Vibrant's CCO.
Based on the Phase 3 results, Vibrant has submitted its system to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance.
About Vibrant
Vibrant is the pioneer of a unique mechanism of action for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), based on the scientific understanding that when the biological clock is out of synch, people are more likely to experience constipation.
The orally administered drug-free disposable capsule is directed by a pod, which activates and sends the operating instructions to the capsule. The capsule, once ingested, resynchronizes the biological clock through mechanical stimulation of the colon, resulting in improved bowel movements, constipation symptoms relief, and better quality of life.
The treatment's companion app, assisting patients to self-track their treatment progress, helps obtain a better state of health.
The Vibrant capsule is an investigational device limited to investigational use in the United States. It is currently under FDA review and is not available for sale.
To learn more about Vibrant, visit www.vibrantgastro.com.
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CHINO, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional laser engraving machine brand Atezr is pleased to launch their new Pioneer line of engravers this summer, a series that brings together three of the most powerful models available: the 20W P20 PLUS, the 5W P5, and the 10W P10. For the upcoming back-to-school season, the Atezr Pioneer series can facilitate new creative approaches to education.
Using a Laser Engraver & Cutter in School
Laser engravers are a must-have in schools today, able to be utilized for a variety of educational purposes. The speed of Atezr's Pioneer laser engravers has been optimized to reach 24,800 mm/min, enabling quick fabrication of designs so that teachers can have more students use the equipment and continue the lesson in a shorter amount of time. Students can finish massive team project in the least amount of time feasible because of the huge boost in speed.
The Pioneer P5 5W entry-level laser cutter provides students with precise, effective engraving along with an easy-to-use operating system. The P20 PLUS has an output power of up to 24W and can cut and engrave more than 100 kinds of materials, making it one of the most versatile pieces of equipment that schools, universities, and fab labs can have. With the Atezr Pioneer series, even a student with no technical background or knowledge of scientific experiments or equipment can create incredible results.
Technology in the Classroom
Technology is an important part of a school's curriculum. Atezr's Pioneer range of laser engravers can be used to lead interactive lessons where students' conceptual ideas can be developed into real-world models or prototypes. Students studying architecture and design can use the P10 10W or P20 PLUS 20W laser engravers to engrave and cut various materials, including those that are similar to the actual components used in the full-scale versions of their designed structures, such as acrylic, wood, aluminum, ceramic, etc. Students studying art or fashion design can utilize the P5 5W laser engraver to make elaborate patterns and custom fabrics like jeans and leather or produce original papercut designs.
Additionally, Atezr laser engravers are capable of producing artwork for personalized school pride or sports team apparel, as well as unique plaques, medals, and prizes for ceremonies honoring deserving students and teachers. People can access custom mugs, shirts, rubber stamps, and other customized mementos with ease thanks to laser engravers being available in the school shop.
Redesign the Studying Environment with a Laser Engraver
The Atezr Pioneer series ensures educational innovation. Any project is simple to implement with Atezr laser engravers' rapid working speed and high-precision beam size of 0.08 × 0.06 mm, and students will be able to actively engage in the course thanks to this accessibility and efficiency. Through the use of laser engraving techniques and technology, the minds of young pupils can be expanded in various ways. People can even combine the Atezr Pioneer Series with a 3D printer to create more practical works to upgrade their ideas.
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About Atezr
Founded in 2022, Atezr has been committed to creating laser engraving technology that is superior to what is available on the current market, bringing beneficial laser engraving machines to various industries such as revenue generation, education, art, engineering, and more. Atezr engravers have been tested and optimized over several years to bring the precision and speed of laser engravers to new heights. Every technological improvement represents the ongoing efforts of the Atezr team, because creating digital creative tools for people is the driving force behind Atezr.
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Dramatically altered workplace dynamics require innovative use of technology for talent engagement and retention
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives are confident they can maintain their culture in a long-term hybrid work environment, but at the same time remain concerned about negative impacts the pandemic has had on employee experience, according to a new study released today by Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation.
Conducted with FORTUNE Brand Studio, Tech for Progress 360 is a three-part series analyzing how companies are using technology to drive impact beyond the bottom line. The series examines business progress across three distinct objectives: enhancing workforce culture; delivering environmental sustainability; and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The first report, Tech for Progress 360: Engage employees, strengthen company culture, examines the challenges and opportunities businesses face as they embrace new working models. The study, which reflects input from 500 senior executives from large global enterprises, underscores technology's critical role in employee engagement and organizational culture. Indeed, among the respondents whose organizations were the biggest adopters of new technologies during the pandemic, 76% strongly agree that their company can maintain its culture in a hybrid working environment, vs. 35% of others.
Similarly, executives who say their companies' business performance improved significantly over the past two years are more likely to see the potential of groundbreaking technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to empower people to learn and grow.
"The rapid shift to remote work has been one of the most important management innovations of the past 20 years. It's proven work can be done remotely at scale. But in a post pandemic world, leading companies will be defined not just by their ability to get work done, but in their ability to create agile, adaptable, hybrid work environments that allow culture and creativity to thrive," said Tiger Tyagarajan, chief executive officer, Genpact. "To lead through this seismic shift, businesses must combine digital technologies and smart data to drive actionable insights that integrate employees into company culture, enable collaboration, and maintain learning and wellbeing — whether people work remotely, in the office, or blend both."
There are many lessons in workplace innovation that will enable the next generation workforce. For example, the report cites a large communications company which created an enterprise social site within its intranet that connects employees — including those who might never have otherwise met — to share stories, discuss best practices, socialize, and collaborate, allowing associates and leaders to connect on a more human level. This business is also updating its conference spaces with cameras and monitors to ensure people have the same experience regardless of whether they are in an onsite meeting room or remote.
Pandemic's lessons underscore future risks in corporate culture
While nearly all respondents (97%) believe their company has a shared culture it can maintain in a hybrid working environment, the report highlights fundamental areas businesses need to address, which if left untouched, could jeopardize their ability to maintain a community of shared values and positive employee experience:
- Network building – Almost everyone (91%) agrees that since the pandemic's onset, employee interactions have shifted toward problem-solving and away from socializing. While there are some positive benefits to this problem-solving focus, casual exchanges with colleagues enable people to build their networks and integrate with the culture.
- New-hire integration – Having opportunities for employees to connect and form relationships are critical to the onboarding experience and instilling shared values from the start. Almost half (48%) of executives surveyed say increased remote working has negatively impacted their organization's ability to integrate new hires into their culture.
- Cross-level relationship building – The bonds between colleagues across different levels of the organization are not being nurtured, potentially hindering development of future leaders. In fact, 42% of respondents say remote working has negatively impacted the connection between senior and junior leaders.
- Effective collaboration – In the hybrid world, people working in the office and remotely must be able to collaborate quickly and seamlessly. When asked which technology holds the greatest potential for enhancing teamwork, 59% of executives surveyed say virtual meeting technologies, but only 11% recognize the potential that improving onsite meeting room technologies has on effective collaboration, suggesting that aligning remote and office experiences may need more experimenting.
Collectively, the study's findings challenge businesses' ability to nurture a shared culture if they do not take heed of lessons from the pandemic while continuing to innovate for the future.
"As people adjust to a hybrid world, companies must remember that work requires collaboration and deep human connection — wherever it is performed," Tyagarajan stressed. "Technology can play an important role in supporting a hybrid environment that works for both employees and customers, while delivering long-term business and individual success."
The next two reports in the Tech for Progress 360 series will address the role of technology in environmental sustainability and enabling diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information, see https://www.genpact.com/tech-for-progress/employees.
About the Research
Genpact and FORTUNE Brand Studio conducted an online survey of 500 senior executives across the U.S, U.K, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Canada in the fall of 2021 to study how companies are using technology beyond the bottom line by examining progress toward three distinct objectives: enhancing the employee experience; strengthening communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion; and protecting the environment About 30% of respondents hold C-level positions and the remainder are director-level or above. Respondents represent the finance, IT/technology, supply chain/procurement, operations/ production, compliance/risk, general management, digital innovation, business transformation, sales, marketing, and HR sectors. All respondents report annual company revenue of $1 billion or higher.
About Genpact
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. Led by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we drive digital-led innovation and digitally enabled intelligent operations for our clients. Guided by our experience reinventing and running thousands of processes for hundreds of clients, many of them Global Fortune 500 companies, we drive real-world transformation at scale. We think with design, dream in digital, and solve problems with data and analytics. Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details – all 100,000+ of us. From New York to New Delhi, and more than 30 countries in between, we connect every dot, reimagine every process, and reinvent the ways companies work. We know that reimagining each step from start to finish creates better business outcomes. Whatever it is, we'll be there with you – accelerating digital transformation to create bold, lasting results – because transformation happens here. Get to know us at Genpact.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
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India:
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Japan:
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Almeyda fired by Earthquakes after winless MLS start
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose’s Matias Almeyda was fired in Major League Soccer’s first coaching change since the season’s start after the Earthquakes went winless in their first seven matches. Alex Covelo will become interim head coach after serving as head coach for Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro. His first game will be against Bay Cities in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday. Former forward Chris Wondolowski was appointed interim assistant coach along with Steve Ralston and Luciano Fusco. Almeyda was hired in October 2018 and led San Jose to 31 wins, 42 loses and 25 draws. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/18/almeyda-fired-by-earthquakes-after-winless-mls-start/ | 2022-04-19T00:19:34Z |
Attorney Mathew J. Mari Grew Up on the Tough Streets of the Lower East Side and Fights for Equal Justice for All
"Probably the best Mob Podcast you will ever hear," Ed Scarpo, Cosa Nostra News
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --View from Mulberry Street (URL to Buzzsprout ), a new podcast and video series launching tomorrow (July 15th), will take audiences on a wild ride alongside host Mathew J. Mari, dubbed "the ultimate Mob lawyer."
Mari, who has represented major defendants targeted by the government in "organized crime" cases, is partnering with two-time Emmy winning writer producer Neil Healy.
Growing up on the violent streets of Manhattan's Lower East Side, Mari saw many friends get into trouble and after becoming a lawyer gravitated into the field of criminal defense law. He fought to counter The United States Department of Justice in its relentless, heavy-handed drive " to obliterate organized crime from the face of the Earth AT ALL COSTS." He has spent almost five decades (46 years) fighting for his clients including the first federal death penalty case in New York State, US v. Pitera, The Commission Case, The Wells Fargo case and hundreds of others.
During this podcast he rails against governmental tactics which were launched in organized crime RICO cases, but were later used against businessmen, politicians, and people in all walks of life.
Through his recollections of his life and his career, in and out of the courthouse, he paints the colorful world of Little Italy, the lower east side, and federal court with a broad brush of topics that include the "Rat System", the federal criminal justice system with all its flaws exposed, and most importantly the characters in and out of the courthouse. He'll provide some powerful interviews of the famous and infamous in the world of crime and justice. VFM will appeal to fans of true crime, organized crime, and Americana. With a focus on bare knuckle anecdotes not legalese, it will entertain a broad swath of podcast listeners and viewers.
View From Mulberry Street kicks off in a blazing start with its first episode "Matt's Manifesto," in which Matt lays out his take on the courts, the "Rat System" and Constitutional values. From the streets to the courthouse this is a story never told from such an inside view. Audiences will be hooked on this real-life storyteller and justice warrior as he gives his view from Mulberry Street.
"Prosecutors say Mari is an arrogant apologist for the mobsters he represents; FBI agents have told some clients he is loyal to Cosa Nostra and will steer them away from joining Team America, even if it's their best option. His views differ from the DOJ, the FBI, and many mob lawyers. Some points are valid, some not. But his View From Mulberry Street podcast is a unique look at the intersection where organized crime meets the criminal justice system, from a guy who's been there for 46 years." Jerry Capeci, Gangland News.
View from Mulberry Street will offer unfolding tales of crime and justice on the streets of New York. All episodes are available on YouTube as a video Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Making sense in the USA: While states demand more under Treasury’s $30 trillion debt, those like Georgia with a projected $7 billion surplus hoard and California with its uncontrollable socialism deficit squanders, drive the nation to bankruptcy and ruin for the sake of their own independent agendas.
Every legal and law-abiding citizen in this country who is not a felon should have a right to keep and bear a weapon for self-protection. Concealed or open carry.
There is a political ad featuring a nurse. She is speaking on gun violence. But on the other hand, this nurse is promoting Stacey Abrams, who is seen stating she is for defunding the police. Does this nurse think this would solve the gun problem? I may not be the tallest tree in the forest, but something makes me believe this would increase the problem.
Don’t waste your money buying an electric car. In the end you will pay more. Studies have shown that electric cars are far less reliable than gas-powered vehicles.
Naw, it couldn’t be Stacey, she would print all that senseless garbage Pat-Riot spews.
Democrats couldn’t wait to pass their multitrillion-dollar spending bills, which led to nearly 10% inflation. Instead of changing course, their solution to inflation is to … spend more taxpayer money.
SMRs, Georgia Republicans will stay home and not vote this November helping that preacher to win the senate race. Thanks to Trump.
Trump lite, aka Herschel Walker, says, “America already has the cleanest air in the world, and if we put money into the Green New Deal, all of our good clean air will decide to float over to China’s bad air. And their bad air will float to America and we will have to clean it up again.”
My tolerance for idiots is extremely low these days. I used to have some immunity built up, but obviously there’s a new strain out there.
“What this country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds.” — Will Rogers
“Warnock needs to go?” Using that logic, Herschel Walker is the better choice for the Senate. Not in this or any other universe. Walker is just another Trump acolyte. Like 9/11, we must never forget Jan. 6. Trump incited his hordes to try to overthrow democracy. He is still a clear and present danger.
I’m still awaiting the response from Republicans as it pertains to the testimony of Pat Cipollone. I wish there was a word stronger than hypocrite to describe Republicans. They claim to back the blue yet I haven’t seen too many of them denouncing the insurrection. Republicans, this world will never be what you want it to be. The Equality Man
There isn’t a gas shortage, and the gas price isn’t too high. Too many folks are sitting in line at fast-food drive-thrus, waiting more than 20 minutes for that to be true.
Where are the Republicans with a backbone that will stand up to Trump? Trump’s base is imaginary; he lost by 7 million votes.
Folks it is not the fighting of commissioners that prevents business from locating in Albany. Read the comments in this section of the paper; it is a start as to why a company would make a decision to look elsewhere. Only a start. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/squawkbox/article_8ec3578e-051f-11ed-af5c-b3b633f536cd.html | 2022-07-16T20:23:06Z |
Seven years after the Volkswagen diesel scandal began, emissions “defeat devices” are still a problem, but it’s mostly aftermarket companies that are drawing the attention of regulators.
The EPA recently announced the levying of millions of dollars in fines against one company, and potential fines for another, for selling equipment designed to circumvent pollution controls, which are illegal under the Clean Air Act.
Keystone Automotive, a parts distributor headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, will pay $2.5 million in a settlement for selling these defeat devices. It’s the third largest civil penalty settlement of its kind nationwide, the EPA said in a press release.
The company was cited for 15,621 violations, including selling 44 types of aftermarket parts that can defeat emissions controls for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx), potentially allowing vehicles to release larger amounts of both pollutants into the atmosphere, according to the EPA.
Shortly after that settlement was announced, the Justice Department filed a Clean Air Act complaint on behalf of the EPA against Peoria, Illinois, company RCD for “manufacturing, selling, and installing” defeat devices, and is seeking “monetary civil penalties and injunctive relief,” according to a second EPA release.
A robust market for these defeat devices has existed for years. An EPA report issued in late 2020 called some of these companies out as big business, and threatened fines.
Tampering with emissions controls often goes hand in hand with increasing the performance of diesel trucks. These types of modified trucks were even spotlighted on the Discovery Channel show “Diesel Brothers,” which profiled a Utah shop that built them but was later sued by local doctors for alleged illegal modifications.
Studies have shown that the increased NOx and particulates produced when emissions controls are disabled can have demonstrable health effects.
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RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine group kicked off Instagram, Facebook
(AP) – Instagram and Facebook suspended Children’s Health Defense this week after the anti-vaccine group led by Robert Kennedy Jr. repeatedly violated rules prohibiting misinformation about COVID-19.
A nonprofit, Children’s Health Defense is one of the most influential anti-vaccine organizations active on social media, where it has spread misleading claims about vaccines and other public health measures designed to control the pandemic.
In a statement, Kennedy compared Facebook’s actions to government censorship, even though Facebook is a private company that can set and enforce its own rules about misinformation.
“Facebook is acting here as a surrogate for the federal government’s crusade to silence all criticism of draconian government policies,” Kennedy said.
Children’s Health Defense had hundreds of thousands of followers at the time of the suspension, according to a statement from the organization, which also noted that it has sued Facebook over its moderation policies.
Public health advocates and misinformation experts have criticized Facebook for not acting more swiftly to contain potentially harmful misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Karen Kornbluh, director of the Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative at the German Marshall Fund, said too many groups like Children’s Health Defense have been allowed to flourish on social media for too long. She noted that the group remains on Twitter.
“Today’s step is too late and too little,” Kornbluh said, adding that tech companies must address the reasons misinformation spreads so readily on social media.
Facebook and Instagram confirmed the company action on Thursday in a statement to The Associated Press.
“We removed these accounts for repeatedly violating our policies,” a spokesman for Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, told the AP. Under the platforms’ policies, suspensions are typically only enforced after multiple violations.
Several state affiliates of Children’s Health Defense remain on Facebook and Instagram despite the ban of the national organization. Kennedy was kicked off Instagram last year but continues to keep an active account on Facebook.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company™, today announced that its executives will attend two upcoming investor conferences:
- Bank of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 8. Keith Taylor, Chief Financial Officer, will present at 10:30 a.m. PT.
- Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on Monday, September 12. Karl Strohmeyer, Chief Customer & Revenue Officer, will present at 3:00 p.m. PT.
The presentations will be made available via webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Equinix website at www.equinix.com/investors.
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today's businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks to our business and operating results related to the COVID-19 pandemic; the current inflationary environment; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; increased costs to procure power and the general volatility in the global energy market; the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX® and xScale® data centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix products and solutions; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenues from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; risks related to our taxation as a REIT and other risks described from time to time in Equinix filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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Reimagined two-story Taco Bell Defy opens in the Midwest – here’s what makes it unique
(Gray News) – Taco Bell is taking things to new heights – literally. In partnership with Border Foods, the company launched in Minnesota its first Taco Bell Defy store.
The two-story building features several drive-thru lanes, all with different functions – for pre-orders on the app, delivery drivers and the traditional drive-thru.
But what really makes this location unique is the innovative technology to transport Taco Bell menu items straight from the kitchen to customers.
The new fast-food restaurant uses an elevated kitchen and vertical lift to deliver food in the drive-thru lanes for a faster, contactless experience.
According to Border Foods, the new Taco Bell uses digital check-in screens for mobile orders and two-way audio and video technology services for customers to talk to team members on the second floor.
“Taco Bell Defy embodies the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of Minnesota businesses and franchisees,” said Lee Engler, co-founder and CEO of Border Foods. “It is a creative, technological solution for a faster, contactless experience for as many Taco Bell fans as possible and is poised to be the future of quick-service dining.”
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Man hikes the Appalachian Trail after wife of 57 years dies
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Life’s journey takes us all down a variety of paths, and the current path for a 78-year-old Minnesota man is the Appalachian Trail.
Egon Overgaard started walking the trail in Georgia in March. By September, he had made it to Maine.
When he reached the Northeast, Overgaard took the time to reflect on not just the nearly 2,000 miles he’s hiked but also on the grief he’s trying to leave behind.
Overgaard said he spent the past few years caring for Carol, his wife of 57 years, as she battled a terminal illness.
“In my mind, she was as close to a perfect person as I knew,” he said.
When she died last winter, he said he was lost until he found a new purpose in hiking the Appalachian Trail.
He remembered the trail from his time in the Navy and thought that walking seemed like good therapy. After all, some people go for a stroll to clear their heads.
“I don’t know why it came to me, but it did,” he said.
Overgaard’s stroll took him across the eastern part of the U.S. through snow, sleet, rain and an unforgiving sun.
“I sleep in a tent most every night,” he said. “The trail is very interesting. It’s not the same ever.”
Overgaard said he has learned that the trail is very hilly, and he’s even had to scale boulders at times. Walking the entire path is like walking the equivalent of 15 Mount Everests.
“Pennsylvania was strewn with rocks and every one of them moved when you put your foot on them,” Overgaard said.
He said his favorite states hiked through have been Virginia and New Jersey.
Overgaard said there’s another reason he’s taken the trip. His Lutheran Church in Longville, Minnesota, is trying to convert to solar energy. They figure they can save money while helping the environment.
Overgaard’s trek is helping to raise funds for that project.
“I think solar power is a part of that future, so if I can do something to help that, I’m more than willing to,” he said.
Overgaard said he’s averaging 15 to 17 miles a day, and each night, he and the people traveling with him eat like it’s their job. He said he knows that every step he takes is one step closer to solar power and one step closer to closure.
Like so many others on the trail, he’s walking to heal.
“It’s a change in my life,” he said. “I guess I’m ready to embrace that.”
When Overgaard has completed his journey, he will have walked through 14 states.
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Tock's latest campaign highlights its positioning as a one-stop shop for discovering local culinary experiences, from neighborhood mom-and-pop restaurants to fine-dining destinations in cities around the globe.
CHICAGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tock, the industry leading hospitality platform and application system, launched a new campaign, Delicious Starts Here, that showcases how customers can easily discover and book a vast range of food and beverage offerings in cities around the world. Launched in 2014 and acquired by Squarespace in 2021, Tock is now home to thousands of businesses, including wineries, events, galleries, breweries, pop-ups and more— offering memorable experiences for every type of consumer.
"With over 7,000 restaurants, wineries and events, Tock is the starting point for discoverability and possibilities. Whether it's a hot new restaurant, a chef's tasting menu, or a winery experience, Tock is the ultimate one-stop shop for all things delicious. And that's exactly what our new brand campaign and tagline reflects—Delicious Starts Here," says Bryan Ferschinger, Tock's Chief Marketing Officer.
Designed to showcase the vast range of businesses using Tock's platform, the campaign highlights distinct customer ambiences, delectable dishes, one-of-a-kind tastings and everything in between. Each of these elements differentiates one restaurant from the next, and are exactly what Tock wants to hone in on to grab both consumers' and businesses' attention.
"The category is so experiential and socially driven. We want people to see the ads and think, 'I want to try that dish' or 'We have to go there this weekend.' Tock puts forward a confident, bold expression that highlights striking photography alongside simple, direct messaging to allow the businesses on our platform to really shine," adds Ferschinger.
Tock will be investing behind "Delicious Starts Here" throughout the year and beyond via a variety of advertising channels including digital, partnerships, out-of-home, and print campaigns.
Additionally, Tock will continue to launch more exciting, first-of-its-kind features and services this year—both for businesses and consumers. The platform's mission has always been to help the hospitality industry succeed while providing a space for consumers to discover unique, delicious possibilities. The evolved brand campaign and tagline makes that connection even more clear and impactful.
Tock. Delicious Starts Here.
Tock empowers guests to discover and book the best culinary experiences at restaurants, bars, wineries, pop-ups, and events across the globe. Acquired by Squarespace in 2021, the all-in-one platform with everything to sell anything, Tock offers a robust reservation, guest, and table management system that puts businesses in complete control of the booking process. The platform provides free and prepaid reservations, event ticketing, and sophisticated hospitality and dynamic pricing tools, making it easy for guests to see everything a culinary destination has to offer all in one place. Tock has processed over $1.9B in prepaid experiences in addition to millions of standard reservations in 32 countries around the globe. Discover more at exploretock.com and exploretock.com/join. Tock. Delicious starts here.
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CEO Jon Dwyer talks to the CSE's Anil Mall about the Company's transformational acquisition
of the largest and fastest-growing gaming network on TikTok & Snapchat
TORONTO, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gamelancer Gaming Corp. (CSE: GMNG) (OTCQB: WDRGF) (FRA: 64Q) ("Gamelancer" or the "Company"), a mobile-focused entertainment company providing brands access to the global gaming audience through its owned and operated channels, was featured on the Canadian Securities Exchange's CSE TV to discuss Wondr Gaming's acquisition of, and subsequent rebranding as, Gamelancer Gaming.
Jon Dwyer, Chairman and CEO of Gamelancer, spoke with the CSE's Anil Mall about the Company's differentiated approach to leveraging the fastest-growing gaming network on next-generation social media platforms to create opportunities for brands and partners to connect and engage with consumers in a unique and meaningful way through the creation of branded content campaigns. Gamelancer generates over one billion monthly video views across 22 owned and operated channels and has more than 27.5 million followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, providing brand partners unparalleled access to the largest gaming-focused media inventory on the most relevant social media platforms.
Jon Dwyer speaks with the CSE to discuss the strength of the Gamelancer platform.
Dwyer states that through its first year of trading as a publicly-listed company, Gamelancer has achieved significant milestones that have set the Company up for an exciting future through 2022 and beyond. Partnerships were formed with Shopify, Samsung Electronics, CAA Hockey, the NHLPA and NHL Alumni Association, as well as athletes from Toronto's major professional sports teams, including Fred VanVleet and Chris Boucher of the Raptors, and John Tavares of the Maple Leafs; more partners will be announced as global brands seeking access to the Gen Z and Millennial audiences learn of Gamelancer's unique value proposition and the Company's ability to ensure delivery of results by virtue of owning its channels and networks.
In addition to outlining plans for increasing the Company's presence in the United States through a U.S. uplisting and building on Gamelancer Gaming's Los Angeles roots, Dwyer notes that FaZe Clan's highly-anticipated IPO and $1 billion valuation could be a gamechanger for the entire industry.
About Gamelancer Gaming
Acquired by Wondr Gaming, Gamelancer Gaming Corp. is a growing mobile-focused social media network in gaming - generating over 1 billion monthly video views across its 22 owned and operated channels. With over 27,500,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, predominantly located in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, Gamelancer sells direct and programmatic media across its network to the world's largest brands. With advanced user data analytics, we provide our audience curated content relevant to the GenZ & Millennial gaming community, which allows brands unparalleled access to the largest media inventory in gaming across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Gamelancer also monetizes across its variety of Snapchat Gaming channels with monthly recurring revenue in partnership with Snapchat.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Spokane police say 2 people reported dead are still alive
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Spokane Police Department says two people who were reported to have died in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning are still clinging to life. A total of three people were shot about 1:30 a.m. in front of Lucky’s Pub, and police now say all three are still alive. Police said in a press release that medical personnel were able to provide life sustaining measures to the two victims who were thought to be dead and they remain in critical condition in a hospital. The third victim sustained serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. Suspect Johnathan R. Love pleaded innocent to drive-by shooting and assault on Monday and remains in jail on $1 million bond. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/04/11/spokane-police-say-2-people-reported-dead-are-still-alive/ | 2022-04-12T01:16:12Z |
RADNOR, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that the firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period").
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Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
Natera offers genetic testing in the areas of women's health, oncology, and organ health. Among other things, the Company produces and markets a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT), called "Panorama," and a screening test for kidney transplant failure, called "Prospera." Throughout the Class Period, Defendants repeatedly assured investors that Panorama was reliable, that Prospera was more accurate than competing tests, and that Natera's growth was driven by its superior technology and customer experience.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, the Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Panorama was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) Prospera did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of Defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
Natera investors may, no later than June 27, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Natera investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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Board declares $0.32 regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock resulting in a current annual yield of approximately 4.0 percent
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) ("Mercantile") announced today that on July 14, 2022, its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per common share, payable on September 14, 2022, to holders of record as of September 2, 2022. The $0.32 cash dividend represents an increase of 3.2 percent from the $0.31 regular cash dividend paid during the second quarter of 2022.
"We are very pleased that our ongoing financial strength permitted us to declare an increased regular quarterly cash dividend," said Robert B. Kaminski, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. "As evidenced by the higher cash dividend, we remain committed to providing shareholders with competitive returns on their investments while supporting sustained robust loan growth. We will continue to judiciously monitor the economic environment and take a proactive stance to ensure our capital position remains sufficient to meet growth objectives and other capital plans."
About Mercantile Bank Corporation
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mercantile Bank Corporation is the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank. Mercantile provides banking services to businesses, individuals and governmental units, and differentiates itself on the basis of service quality and the expertise of its banking staff. Mercantile has assets of approximately $5.1 billion and operates 45 banking offices. Mercantile Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "MBWM." For more information about Mercantile, visit www.mercbank.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @MercBank and on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/merc-bank.
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PUNE, India, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Incedo Inc., a global digital transformation consulting and technology solutions firm and A10 Networks, a US-based company providing global infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions to service providers and Enterprises are stepping up their partnership to accelerate innovation and new product introduction.
The Global Delivery Center (GDC) at Pune, which was set up in 2020 as part of a strategic initiative to streamline global operations and accelerate innovation, is now fully operational and provides a foundation to accelerate Incedo's roadmaps.
In order to scale the GDC, Incedo will be hiring deep technology talent with niche skills to expand this state-of-the-art innovation center. This partnership opens a host of opportunities for the technology talent in and around the Pune region, to work on the industry's award-winning cybersecurity and infrastructure products in the multi-cloud security and AI/ML DDoS protection segments.
This state-of-the-art GDC, acts as an innovation hub and an extension of the A10 San Jose center, leveraging Incedo's deep expertise in Product Engineering, Business Operations, and digital technologies. Incedo's R&D team has been set up to jointly accelerate cloud transformation and introduce cutting-edge, next-generation products for A10.
"A10 Networks has been built upon a very strong technology foundation over 10 years with 8,000+ global customers who trust us for high-performing network infrastructure. As the need for cybersecurity continues to grow around the world, we are well positioned to provide next-generation solutions to our customers to build and protect their systems. In response, we have recently increased investments to address more customer problems and also accelerated cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that are being used by global leaders in cloud, service providers and Enterprises. Our partnership with Incedo has been critical in accelerating our roadmap alongside our team in San Jose and our presence in Pune has helped us to access a strong talent base," said Dhrupad Trivedi, President and CEO of A10 Networks.
"Our partnership with A10 Networks is a testimony to our mission of building long term partnerships with our clients and delivering transformational business impact by leveraging data and digital technologies. The pandemic has accelerated the pace of digital transformation, and as we move beyond crisis mode, organizations are now laser-focused on digital resilience and cybersecurity to shore up their defenses. A10 Networks' top priority is to innovate and empower their customers with advanced security strategies, as well as secure and accessible digital experiences, to address the challenges of this ever-changing digital world. Incedo with its deep expertise in Product Engineering, Business Operations, digital technologies and cyber security is uniquely positioned and committed to accelerate innovation and new product introduction for A10 networks and help them achieve their business priorities and take our partnership to the next level," said Nitin Seth, CEO of Incedo Inc.
About A10 Networks
A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN) provides secure application services for on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge-cloud environments at hyperscale. Our mission is to enable service providers and enterprises to deliver business-critical applications that are secure, available, and efficient for multi-cloud transformation and 5G readiness. We deliver better business outcomes that support investment protection, new business models and help future-proof infrastructures, empowering our customers to provide the most secure and available digital experience. Founded in 2004, A10 Networks is based in San Jose, California and serves customers globally. For more information, visit www.a10networks.com.
About Incedo
Incedo is a digital transformation expert empowering companies to realize sustainable business impact from their digital investments. We help clients win in the digital age with our integrated services and platforms that connect strategy and execution, are built on the foundation of design, AI, data, and strong product engineering capabilities blended with our deep domain expertise from digital natives.
With over 3,500 professionals in the US, Canada, Latin America & India, and a large, diverse portfolio of long-term, Fortune 500 and fast-growing clients worldwide, we work across financial services, telecom, product engineering, and life sciences industries. Visit our website to learn more about how we help clients 'win in the digital age': Incedoinc.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Thrift, president and CEO of Thompson Thrift, a full service nationally recognized real estate company, was recognized in the Indiana Business Journal's inaugural Top 250 list. The list honors the most influential and impactful leaders who are making an undeniable difference on the state of Indiana. Honorees range from top executives at publicly traded or privately held companies to up-and-comers across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits.
"I am incredibly humbled to be recognized by the IBJ as one of the state's most influential Hoosiers," said Paul Thrift, president and CEO of Thompson Thrift. "I wholeheartedly believe that 'to whom much is given, much will be required', and in both my personal and professional life I strive to embody the core values of excellence, service and leadership each day."
Since Thrift co-founded the company in 1986 with John Thompson, Thompson Thrift has grown from a locally focused development and construction company into a full-service, integrated enterprise with 550 team members. The company has successfully developed approximately $4 billion in real estate developments in 20 states, and is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial projects across the country.
Thrift continued, "I'm grateful to my colleagues and peers for the guidance and support I've received over the years and to the team members of Thompson Thrift for their dedication and passion to making a positive impact in the communities we serve."
Thrift was born and raised in Terre Haute and graduated from Indiana State University. A lifelong learner who takes great pride in the opportunity to mentor tomorrow's leaders, Thrift has served and chaired a variety of business, civic, religious and non-profit organizations across the state, including chairman of the board of directors for the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce in 2019 and chairman for the Multifamily Leadership Board for the National Association of Home Builders.
At a corporate level, Thompson Thrift partners with more than 35 local organizations with a key focus on community revitalization, youth and education. The company built a new facility for the Terre Haute Women's Center, which provides services to victims of domestic violence and converted a large home into a four-unit apartment complex for Next Step, a recovery program that helps people with addictions.
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce recognized Thompson Thrift with a 2020 Monumental Award for Fishers District and the company also earned the distinction of being named one of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum's Influencers of Multifamily Real Estate for 2021.
The Indiana 250 was developed and published by IBJ Media, the parent company of three news brands—Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and Indiana Lawyer, whose news leaders and staffs contributed to the selections.
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana, Houston and Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift's success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com
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Toddler died after being hit by Amazon van, police say
Published: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
IRVINE, Calif. (Gray News) – A toddler was killed after being hit by an Amazon van, according to police.
The Irvine Police Department said preliminary investigations show a 23-month-old girl was hit in a parking lot just after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
First responders quickly arrived at the scene, but the child had already died, according to police.
The cause of the collision is under investigation, but authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor.
Police said the Amazon van was being driven by a third-party contractor.
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One killed in SE Wichita shooting
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:18 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update 8:45 a.m. Police say a 40-year old man is dead in Monday morning’s shooting. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition and died at the hospital.
Police say two black male suspects in dark clothing fled from the area, driving southbound in a nearby alley.
Dispatch confirmed one person is critically injured in a shooting in the 5200 block of E. Gilbert in southeast Wichita. The shooting happened just before 8 a.m. Monday morning.
Eyewitness News has a reporter headed to the scene. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Parent Company, Radio Systems Corporation®, acquires Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee, an authorized independent dealership, in an expansion effort to support more pet owners.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence® Brand, a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announces they are expanding their service area in Middle Tennessee. In 2021, Radio Systems Corporation acquired Invisible Fence of Southern Pennsylvania and merged six independent dealerships to form Invisible Fence of Philadelphia.
Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee has been an authorized, full-service dealership of genuine Invisible Fence products and services since 1998 with more than 6,500 satisfied human customers in the Middle Tennessee area, as well as the endorsement of neighborhood veterinarians.
"Our mission is to keep dogs and cats safe at home, and the Middle Tennessee team is passionate about working hard to ensure pet safety. We're excited to join forces with them and change the way people live with their pets." Said Ed Hoyt, Senior Director of Invisible Fence.
Acquiring Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee is Radio System Corporation's 26th acquisition in 20 months. The company recently acquired Invisible Fence of Central Alabama and Invisible Fence of Chattanooga, now having a footprint that covers over 240 communities across the U.S. and Canada.
"We're eager to expand our direct services in Middle Tennessee. We'll be able to extend our customer service hours and offer new and innovative solutions while providing the same high-level attention the customers of Middle Tennessee have come to expect." Said Hoyt.
Invisible Fence offers the premier dog fence on the market including professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training, and exclusive Boundary Plus® Technology. Highly recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, and other pet experts, Invisible Fence offers pet fences that can be customized for clients' unique needs.
Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee will continue to champion pet welfare in the local community through local animal shelter donations, adoption events, and the Project Breathe™ Program.
For additional information or questions, customers can call 1-800-578-3647, visit InvisibleFence.com, and follow Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee on Facebook.
Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, making it their mission to provide safe boundaries inside and outside of the home. The Radio Systems Corporation® owned company predominantly sells pet containment, avoidance and access solutions across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to offering award-winning products like Boundary Plus® Technology, Authorized Dealers provide professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training and integrated solutions that have protected more than three million pets to date. Invisible Fence also founded the Project Breathe™ Program in 2006, donating more than 32,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments and first responders. For more information on Invisible Fence or to find a local dealer, visit InvisibleFence.com or follow the company on Facebook.
Contact: Rana Heidari
Email: rheidari@invisiblefence.net
Phone: (615) 339-8455
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NANJING, China, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mid-Autumn Festival comes as the moon turns full. As a traditional festival of the Chinese nation, the Mid-Autumn Festival is associated with good wishes for family reunions. A famous Chinese news media Modern Express invited four young people to show how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in China.
On the day, reunions of numerous families set off the full moon to advantage.
The bright moon in the sky triggers emotions.
Where do you spend the festival this year? All Chinese people, wherever they are, share the same sentiment of missing home.
Admiring the moon, eating mooncakes and enjoying colored lanterns and other traditional customs of the festival have been passed down from ancient times to the present. These ceremonies are exactly what make the Chinese people romantic.
For youngsters, eating mooncakes of new tastes and visiting the best moon-admiring places both turn age-old traditional customs into fashions.
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Yan Chao, a youngster from Nanjing, is walking by the Qinhuai River to feel the charm of the city, a capital of six ancient dynasties. In his hand is a Suzhou-style mooncake, something originating more than 1,000 years ago.
Custard mooncake is the favorite of Emma Chin, a youngster from Hong Kong. For her, it is also an indispensable ceremony to watch colored lanterns at Victoria Harbor, Tsim Sha Tsui during the festival.
Emily Yau, a young lady from Macao, prefers gathering with relatives and friends at the Ruins of St. Paul to celebrate the festival.
Where can we admire the most beautiful moon in Taiwan? For Zhang Youfang, a youngster from Taiwan, in addition to Sun Moon Lake, Feng Chia is also a good choice. Having a bite of mooncakes while appreaciating the moon to express the missing for family members and the hope of an early reunion.
As a traditional snack for the festival, mooncakes symbolize a spiritual feeling. As circular as the moon, mooncakes also evoke thoughts for family members. The moon, when combined with mooncakes, signifies reunion.
People eat mooncakes and admire the moon with their families. While enjoying the happy traditional festival, Chinese youth join hands to preserve the festival and pass down Chinese culture to future generations.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SNDL, VERU, CMRX, VRM, and RIVN.
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ADDISON, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarOffer, the fast-growing inventory acquisition innovator and part of the CarGurus network (Nasdaq: CARG), proudly announced Kim Jenkins has been named Vice President of Consumer Operations. In this newly created role, Jenkins oversees the Consumer Operations department, which was formed in August of last year to support CarGurus™ Instant Max Cash Offer, the only platform of its kind that brings automotive wholesale and retail together, leveraging the synergies of the CarGurus and CarOffer partnership.
Jenkins has been with the organization for approximately five years and previously served as Senior Director of Training and Implementation. In her new role, she is responsible for all aspects of consumer operations including: strategic planning to support quick and seamless scalable growth of the department; optimizing efficiencies through improved processes and integrating best-in-class systems; and ensuring delivery of superior customer service and a world class experience.
The Consumer Operations team at CarOffer is the fastest growing department within the company due to the immediate success of CarGurus Instant Max Cash Offer, the first consumer-facing product for CarOffer. Consumer Operations handles the lifecycle of the purchase of vehicles sold by consumers via the CarGurus Sell My Car site as it relates to the consumer experience. For example, Jenkins's team ensures the consumer is guided through the sale process with transparency and ease, while also coordinating critical details including identify verification, titling and registration documents, lien payoffs and scheduling the 'white glove service' of convenient at-home vehicle pick up. For a closer look at how it works, click here.
"Kim has been a tremendous contributor to the growth and success of CarOffer since she joined our company almost five years ago," says Bruce Thompson, founder and CEO of CarOffer. "Her dedication to leading a high performing team along with her passion for an unparalleled customer experience make her the perfect executive to lead our Consumer Operations team."
Prior to joining CarOffer, Jenkins served as a Senior Client Services Manager for nearly four years at Tail Light, an enterprise automotive retail software provider, where she oversaw the support team and streamlined processes for the optimization of people, services and technology. Before that, she led Guest Relations at Carlson Restaurants Worldwide for four years, and Cadbury Adams for more than eight years.
"CarOffer is an exceptional company and I'm proud to be a part of the journey," says Jenkins. "I'm looking forward to leading our exceptional team and seeing the growth of the consumer business in the months and years ahead."
About CarOffer
CarOffer is the automotive industry's leading inventory management platform for modern day wholesaling that allows dealers and dealer groups to buy, sell, and trade with automation and ease. Leveraging the power of data, national scale, and the company's proprietary Buying Matrix™ technology, the platform helps dealers acquire and exchange used inventory more efficiently. CarOffer is part of the CarGurus network (Nasdaq: CARG). For more information, visit www.caroffer.com.
About CarGurus
CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG) is a multinational, online automotive platform for buying and selling vehicles that is building upon its industry-leading listings marketplace with both digital retail solutions and the CarOffer online wholesale platform. The CarGurus marketplace gives consumers the confidence to purchase or sell a vehicle either online or in-person, and it gives dealerships the power to accurately price, effectively market, instantly acquire and quickly sell vehicles, all with a nationwide reach. The company uses proprietary technology, search algorithms and data analytics to bring trust, transparency, and competitive pricing to the automotive shopping experience. CarGurus is the most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S. (source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, Automotive – Information/Resources, Total Visits, Q4 2021, U.S.).
CarGurus also operates online marketplaces under the CarGurus brand in Canada and the United Kingdom. In the United States and the United Kingdom, CarGurus also operates the Autolist and PistonHeads online marketplaces, respectively, as independent brands.
To learn more about CarGurus, visit www.cargurus.com and for more information about CarOffer, visit www.caroffer.com.
CarGurus® is a registered trademark of CarGurus, Inc., and CarOffer® is a registered trademark of CarOffer, LLC. All other product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
The court voted in an unusual 5-4 alignment Tuesday to put the Texas law on hold, while a lawsuit plays out in lower courts.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett voted to grant the emergency request from two technology industry groups that challenged the law in federal court.
The majority provided no explanation for its decision, as is common in emergency matters on what is informally known as the court’s “shadow docket.”
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch would have allowed the law to remain in effect.
In dissent, Alito wrote, “Social media platforms have transformed the way people communicate with each other and obtain news.”
It’s not clear how the high court’s past First Amendment cases, many of which predate the internet age, apply to Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and other digital platforms, Alito wrote in an opinion joined by fellow conservatives Thomas and Gorsuch but not Kagan.
The order follows a ruling last week by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that found a similar Florida law likely violates the First Amendment’s free speech protections.
Republican elected officials in several states have backed laws like those enacted in Florida and Texas that sought to portray social media companies as generally liberal in outlook and hostile to ideas outside of that viewpoint, especially from the political right.
The Texas law was initially blocked by a district judge, but then allowed to take effect by a panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) has approved a 5% increase in the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend, raising the quarterly amount from $0.10 per share to $0.105 per share.
The dividend is payable on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock and will be paid June 15, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2022.
About Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of a wide range of branded small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, fast food chains, bars, and hotels. The Company's owned consumer brands include Hamilton Beach®, Proctor Silex®, Hamilton Beach Professional®, Weston®, TrueAir®, Brightline® and Hamilton Beach Health®. The Company's owned commercial brands include Hamilton Beach Commercial® and Proctor Silex Commercial®. Hamilton Beach Brands licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet® countertop appliances, CHI® premium garment care products, Clorox® air purifiers, and Brita ™ countertop water appliances. Hamilton Beach Brands markets and distributes the Bartesian® premium cocktail delivery system through an exclusive multiyear agreement. Hamilton Beach Brands has entered the home medical market through a multiyear agreement with HealthBeacon plc and is the exclusive marketer and distributor of a smart Injection Care Management System in the U.S. and Canada under the new brand name Hamilton Beach Health®. For more information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, visit hamiltonbeachbrands.com.
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Scientists believe the hornets, first detected in the Pacific Northwest state in 2019, are confined in Whatcom County, which is located on the Canadian border north of Seattle.
“We are doing pretty good right now,” said Sven-Erik Spichiger, who is leading the fight to eradicate the hornets for the state Department of Agriculture. “We know about where the nests are located in Whatcom County.”
The insects are the world’s largest hornets, with queens reaching up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. They are considered invasive in North America for their ability to kill other bee and hornet species, which is how they got the nickname “murder hornets.”
Hornets caught in traps help scientists find the location of nests. The state eradicated three nests last year, all near the town of Blaine, Washington, and there have been no confirmed reports of Asian giant hornet nests so far this year, Spichiger said.
Most of the traps will be set in northern Whatcom County, but a few will be set in the city of Bellingham, he said.
The agency is also encouraging residents to set their own traps, to cover more ground.
The hornets will not be considered eradicated until Washington has gone three full years with no detections, the agency said. The first confirmed detection of an Asian giant hornet in Washington was made in December 2019.
Spichiger said the Entomological Society of America is also working to establish an official name for the insect. Asian giant hornet, or the popular nickname murder hornet, are not official names, he said.
The hornets can also deliver a painful sting, which can result in death if a person is stung repeatedly. Asian giant hornets rarely attack humans unless provoked. About 30 to 50 people die annually from Asian giant hornet stings in Japan, one of their native habitats.
Meanwhile, hornets, wasps and bees typically found in the United States kill an average of 62 people a year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said.
The battle to prevent the Asian giant hornet, an apex predator, from establishing a foothold in North America is being fought mostly in Whatcom County, Washington, and the nearby Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Whatcom County is about 55 miles (88 kilometers) south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Another effort is underway to determine exactly where in Asia these hornets came from, to try and learn how they are getting across the Pacific Ocean, scientists said. The theory is they are crossing on cargo ships, officials have said.
Hornet queens tend to emerge from winter quarters in the spring and establish nests to birth worker hornets. The hornets start attacking and destroying beneficial honey bees later in the year, eating the bees for protein as they raise more hornets.
A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours. The honey bees pollinate many of the crops in Washington’s multibillion-dollar agriculture industry. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/scientists-will-set-1000-traps-for-murder-hornets-this-year/ | 2022-05-25T08:08:14Z |
HOLLAND — More than 200 people honored the memory of Orlando Lopez Saturday during the 15th annual Orlando Lopez Washer Tournament at the Holland City Park baseball fields.
“The success of the Orlando Lopez Washer Tournament is because of our friends and our family,” explained Christin Herrada, sister of the late Orlando Lopez. “It takes a village and it takes everybody pitching in because they loved Orlando and they love us.”
Orlando died Jan. 15, 2009, at the age of 36 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. Herrada, Orlando’s little sister, said the community of Holland came together to support her brother during his illness, helped out financially and comforted the family after his loss. The first year, the community organized the washer tournament to help the Lopez family pay for medical expenses. After Orlando’s passing, the Orlando Lopez Com- munity Foundation was established in his memory.
“We have received total support from the community, family, friends and people we don’t even know who show up for this. This is 15 years of being blessed,” Pat Lopez, Orlando’s older brother said tearfully. “Two weeks before he passed, he told me to ‘keep the party going,’ so I’ve tried to honor his wish. I have a lot of friends now because of him.”
The Orlando Lopez Community Foundation was established to give back to the community who gave so much of themselves to Orlando. The community continues to come together after all these years, providing sponsorships, donations and volunteering their time and energy to make the event a success. Herrada said the proceeds are given back to the community in various ways. Funds raised through the Orlando Lopez Washer Tournament are used for scholarships, the food bank, teachers, youth boosters, the high school football team and the Holland Baseball Association, among others.
“Whoever asks, we try to help out as best we can because they have blessed us so much,” she said.
Saturday’s event kicked off with a barbecue lunch, followed by the washer tournament, which is a game that involves teams of players taking turns tossing a washer toward a box or hole. The game is similar to horseshoes and draws in competitors from all across the state. This year’s tournament included 81 teams.
“We’ve done this for several years,” Jennifer Ivicic of Holland said. “Last year, we came in sixth place and donated the money back because it’s for a good cause. It’s worth the 150-degree weather.”
Tony Maldanado of Fort Worth said the event is a good cause that raises awareness for colon cancer, while also giving back to the community.
Herrada said the greatest thing is watching everyone come together to make a difference and knowing that her brother’s legacy lives on, even after all these years. She believes a person impacts people long after they are gone and encouraged people to not take life for granted.
“It’s just so humbling,” she said. “It touches your heart and touches your spirit to know it’s been 15 years down the road and people still want to come help and people still want to attend it. The memories are still fresh and it’s like he never left. He lives on through us and he’s part of us. That gives hope.”
“We’re able to continue on and give back in his name.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_3b3554d8-f4fc-11ec-9b45-8b934e119555.html | 2022-06-26T03:18:54Z |
- Guadalupe fur seals are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
- SeaWorld San Diego is one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals
- SeaWorld has rescued 36 Guadalupe fur seals in the last five years alone
- One rescued and rehabilitated elephant seal also returned
- Both species have a unique comeback story after being hunted to near extinction in the 1700s and 1800s
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld San Diego today announced that it returned six rescued seals after their successful rehabilitation on Thursday, June 30th. The group includes five threatened Guadalupe fur seals and one elephant seal. The seals were rescued in partnership with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) and received rehabilitative care at SeaWorld San Diego – one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals. This is largely due to their threatened status under the Endangered Species Act and the expert care required to ensure their health and safety.
"Rescuing, rehabilitating and returning animals in need is at the forefront of our mission, and Guadalupe Fur Seals are no exception," said Eric Otjen, Vice President of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld San Diego. "Responding to animals in crisis requires a great deal of collaboration between partners dedicated to preserving threatened and endangered species, and we're proud to work alongside partners like NOAA, PMMC and other members of the California Marine Mammal Stranding Network to ensure the conservation of these precious animals."
In the past five years, SeaWorld San Diego has rescued and rehabilitated 36 Guadalupe fur seals. The process of rescuing them is like that of other seal species, but they are often found in much poorer health with ailments like emaciation, unresponsiveness, dehydration, and starvation. SeaWorld San Diego is proud to work alongside partners like PMMC to rescue Guadalupe fur seals and help ensure the conservation of the species.
"We are thankful for SeaWorld's efforts on behalf of Guadalupe Fur Seals," said Justin Viezbicke, NOAA Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator. "Their marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation program has directly contributed to the Guadalupe Fur Seal comeback story here in California."
SeaWorld San Diego Provides World-Class Animal Care
SeaWorld San Diego provides expert rehabilitative care to rescued seals that involves world-class veterinary care, deep pools to compliment the species' natural deep-diving abilities and separate habitats away from the view of the public. Upon intake, SeaWorld San Diego's rescue team collects fecal, blood, nasal and rectal samples as well as body condition assessments in addition to typical intake procedures. The seals receive around-the-clock care for an average of two to three weeks until stabilized.
Prior to being returned, the seals also receive exit exams that include the collection of fur samples, vibrissae samples, blood samples, body condition photos and the often the installation of satellite tags to ensure the seals remain safe and healthy in their natural environment. The seals are also weighed, measured and given National Marine Fisheries tags to include in the national database.
Guadalupe Fur Seals and Elephant Seals Once Hunted to Near Extinction
Both Guadalupe fur seals and elephant seals have a unique comeback story. In the 1700s and 1800s, Guadalupe fur seals were hunted to the point that they were thought to be extinct up until 1954, when scientists discovered the species breeding in a cave on Guadalupe Island.
Similarly, elephant seals were hunted to near extinction in the 1800s with a small population surviving in Mexico after which the population began to steadily increase in the early 1900s. Today, robust populations of northern elephant seals in the U.S. and Mexico are derived from those few hundred individuals that survived in Mexico.
Today, there are an estimated 31,000 Guadalupe fur seals in existence and more than 200,000 elephant seals largely due to Mexican and American government protections and the ongoing rescue, rehabilitation and return efforts of organizations like SeaWorld.
Seals Continue to Face Threats in the Wild
Although populations of Guadalupe fur seals have drastically increased in the past century, the species remains threatened due to threats such as entanglement and oil spills. Guadalupe fur seals rely on a thick layer of fur to insulate their bodies, which can be disrupted and become dangerous if an oil spill occurs. The successful rescue, rehabilitation and return of Guadalupe fur seals is integral to the preservation of the species, and SeaWorld is grateful to partner with organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help ensure the conservation of this species for generations to come.
The northern elephant seal is the largest of the "true" seals in the Northern Hemisphere. The species takes is name from the large size and the long pendulous noses on the males. These large animals spend most of their lives at sea, coming ashore only to molt, give birth, and mate. The largest colonies of northern elephant seals can be found off southern California in the Channel Islands. Northern elephant seals, like all marine mammals, are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the Company's history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
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SECAUCUS, N.J. and FORT MYERS, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, and Lee Health, Southwest Florida's primary community-owned health system, are teaming up to enhance the quality and value of diagnostic services to patients and their doctors.
"We are excited to team up with Lee Health, a leading healthcare provider in Southwest Florida," said Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, President and CEO, Quest Diagnostics. "As people return to care and hospitals contend with post-COVID challenges, hospital systems like Lee Health are turning to Quest for help on executing their lab strategy, taking advantage of our expertise, innovation and scale so they can focus on what they do best, providing quality care to their patients."
Under the agreement Quest will provide supply chain expertise in laboratory equipment, supplies and procurement processes for five hospitals owned by Lee Health and selected outpatient centers. Quest will also continue to perform reference testing for Lee Health.
"We are pleased to partner with Quest Diagnostics to help us streamline our lab operations," said Dr. Lawrence Antonucci, M.D., MBA, president and chief executive officer of Lee Health. "The ability to leverage Quest's purchasing power for equipment and supplies and their expertise in supply chain logistics allows us to continue to provide high-quality care to our patients."
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
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Homeowners, experts tell judge damages and potential sinkhole fixes too costly for individual lawsuits
RAPID CITY, S.D., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hideaway Hills homeowners have completed an important step in efforts to obtain justice for damages caused when a state-owned mine began collapsing beneath their neighborhood.
During a class-certification hearing earlier in April, residents and scientific experts testified about how a class action lawsuit is the best recourse for all 158 households in the neighborhood. The team from the Fox Rothschild law firm introduced extensive research material and other records documenting that underground instability caused by the shuttered mine has rendered every home in the neighborhood worthless.
"The damage that the state of South Dakota caused must be considered as a whole. It simply does not make sense to require these homeowners to go to court one at a time. It would not be economically feasible, and it would take far too long," said Fox Rothschild trial lawyer Kathleen Barrow. "The state has damaged this entire community, so justice must take every household into account."
The underground dangers were exposed in April 2020 when a mine collapse opened a large hole near East Daisy Drive. According to geological and engineering analysis, correcting the subsurface dangers would require removing the homes, which would cost more than the homes are worth and provide no guarantee that the remediation would work. In addition, mounting a lawsuit would be too costly for any individual homeowner. As a class-action lawsuit, those costs would be shared by all of the plaintiffs.
Circuit Court Judge Kevin Krull will rule on the class certification later this year. If certified, all Hideaway Hills homeowners will be included in the lawsuit unless they choose to opt out. Judge Krull previously ruled that the homeowners "demonstrated that their injuries likely will be redressed by a favorable decision – i.e., an award of damages, based on their constitutional right to individually bring an inverse condemnation case against the State."
The case is Andrew Morse and John and Emily Clarke et al. v. State of South Dakota et al., No. 46CIV-20-000295 in the Circuit Court, 4th Judicial District, County of Meade, South Dakota.
Fox Rothschild has grown to a 950-lawyer national law firm with 27 offices by focusing on client service and responsiveness and by attracting bright and creative lawyers who know how to deliver. More information at foxrothschild.com.
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of La Mesa, Calif.-based Wrightman, Inc., doing business as Surety Associates of Southern California Insurance Services (SASC). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2010, SASC is a surety bond agency serving clients across California, Arizona and Nevada. Cyndi Beilman and her associates will continue to operate from their current location under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher's Southwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations.
"SACS is a well-known, well-established surety bond agency that will further enhance our surety presence in the Southwest Region," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "I am very pleased to welcome Cyndi and her associates to Gallagher."
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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(KTLA) – Instagram and OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of her boyfriend.
Wednesday’s arrest comes four months after Clenney, 26, stabbed 27-year-old Christian “Toby” Obumseli in the couple’s Miami apartment.
Clenney is claiming self-defense.
Miami police had first responded on April 3 to a call of a domestic disturbance at a condo, where they said Clenney, who appears on OnlyFans under the name Courtney Tailor, stabbed Obumseli, NewsNation previously reported.
Video from the scene that was obtained by TMZ appeared to show Clenney handcuffed and covered in blood.
Obumseli was taken to a trauma center and pronounced dead from stab wounds.
No charges had been filed in the case as of mid-April, according to NewsNation. But police in Miami-Dade County eventually issued an arrest warrant for the offense of murder in the second degree with a deadly weapon, Nexstar’s KHON reported.
Clenney was arrested Wednesday “without incident at an undisclosed location” in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, according to police. As of Thursday morning, Clenney was being held at the East Hawai’i Detention Center.
Clenney has over 2 million followers on social media.
Clenney’s lawyer, Frank Prieto, had previously claimed his client was defending herself from Obumseli.
“She was in fear for her life, and Mr. Obumseli was in the act of committing a forcible felony, to wit: a burglary with a battery,” Prieto said in a statement provided to NewsNation in April. “We expect the City of Miami Police Department and the State Attorney’s office to close their investigation in the near future.”
Clenney is scheduled to make her first court appearance in Hilo District Court on Aug. 11. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/instagram-onlyfans-model-courtney-clenney-charged-with-murdering-boyfriend/ | 2022-08-11T21:10:03Z |
Coding Franchise Partners with Tech-Forward Brands to Offer Free Online Games, Activities
HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This back to school season, explore a world where kids write the code at Code Ninjas, the world's largest and fastest-growing coding franchise. The brand is announcing new partnerships in its 2022 back to school event, collaborating with Microsoft MakeCode™, Makey Makey™ and HUE Camera™ to offer free online activities to help kids with their end-of-summer blues, all while putting the fun back in back to school.
The back to school event will take kids on a journey to the skies, land, sea and underground with games such as the Galaxy Gazer, Treasure Tunnel and Shark Attack, as well as unique activities with downloadable instructions to create your own animated movies with household items on subjects such as the cycle of the seasons.
"Kids are blazing the trail, and we at Code Ninjas, along with our collaborators, wanted to create a various set of ways for kids to engage during this time of year," says Grant Smith, Code Ninjas VP of Education. "There's a lot of excitement, nerves and anxiety during back to school season. Offering a fun, engaging activity that's also beneficial to learning development to distract kids, potentially calm those nerves and help them ease back into their school routines is what this initiative is all about."
The initiative focuses on encouraging kids to tap into their creative sides to write their own code, honoring their individual outlooks on coding and engaging in the programs that interest them. At Code Ninjas, coding doesn't necessarily always mean codes and programming, it's about whatever coding means to you.
"There is so much to explore and uncover at Code Ninjas," added Sarah Bannon, Curriculum Developer at Code Ninjas. "We are excited to showcase the activities Code Ninjas regularly offers and collaborating with various well-respected global brands allowed us to make this event much more dynamic and unique. Our new games and activities will take kids where excitement and discovery meet."
The free activities are open to the public for everyone to enjoy. They are accessible from now until the end of September. To view this back to school offering, visit codeninjas.com/backtoschool.
Everything about Code Ninjas is built around fun, which keeps kids coming back. The curriculum is self-paced, but not self-taught; kids get immediate help and encouragement from a Code Sensei and fellow ninjas as they advance from white to black belt, on the nine-belt program that makes up Code Ninjas CREATE. Younger kids are able to take part in Code Ninjas JR, and all ages can take part in summer camps where we instill problem solving and critical thinking skills into the leaders of the future. To learn more about opportunities for kids near you, visit www.codeninjas.com
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Founded in 2016, Code Ninjas® is the world's largest and fastest-growing coding franchise, with hundreds of locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids have fun, parents see results.®
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Global Travel Leader Invites Working Professionals to Turn on Their Out-of-Office Notifications and Enjoy a Summer of Renewed Travel
BETHESDA, Md., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of summer, Marriott Bonvoy® – Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning loyalty program, and endless experiences – inspires all to swap their desks for daiquiris and take some well-deserved time off to enjoy the sunshine. From sophisticated stays in exotic locales to romantic beachside getaways, Marriott Bonvoy® encourages all types of travelers to switch into vacation mode at these exciting new openings around the world.
For The Elevated Vacationer
With a healthy dose of vitamin D and vitamin Sea on the horizon, travelers are ready for reinvigoration and time off to enjoy an upscale summer vacation. A recent social listening research conducted on behalf of Marriott International saw a significant year-over-year uptick in searches for "go big" + travel: +64% (59 → 97), elaborate + vacation: +285% (450 → 1734), "opt out" + work + explore: +0% (19 → 19), "grown up" + travel: +8% (12 → 13.) It's safe to say that this new class of "Elevated Vacationers" will be on the move all summer long and take advantage of new openings across the Marriott Bonvoy® portfolio.
Located in the southwest of Tokyo and set to be the city's haven of well-being, The Westin Yokohama delivers the brand's industry-leading wellness experiences – designed to empower summer revellers to relax and rejuvenate in a tranquil urban oasis. Making a grand entrance into seasonally inspired itineraries is the sophisticated JW Marriott Hotel Guadalajara, a hotel beaming with luxury in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the city. Adventure seeking escapers eager to get far away from their desks can experience once-in-a-lifetime trekking experiences can enjoy a stop-over stay at Four Points by Sheraton Kigali in Rwanda's capital before exploring the country's incredible landscape.
For The Memory Makers
As schools let out for summer, hard-working parents are ready to make new family memories and reintroduce the power of travel to the next generation. This year, parents will want to make family summer vacations extra special with opportunities for more meaningful connections sparked by stepping out and exploring the world.
The low-country shorelines of South Carolina's beaches are a perfect playground for the whole family at the all-new SpringHill Suites by Marriott Myrtle Beach Oceanfront. Families can jumpstart their day with complimentary, fresh, hot breakfast and coffee before enjoying resort-style amenities, including an outdoor pool with sun deck, and an indoor/outdoor lazy river – for splashy memories to last a lifetime. For an expedition down under, the new AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank is equipped with the brand's signature modern and purposeful design, along with an infinity pool with sweeping city views to unwind after a long trip. As the perfect stop on a family road trip, The National, Autograph Collection breathes new life into the historic 32-story First National Bank Building – one of the biggest renovations in the state's history – with opulent design details reflecting Oklahoma's rich history.
For The Honeymoon Takers
They survived an abundance of quarantine time and decided to tie the knot – the next big decision is where to take a deep dive into newlywed bliss.
Fusing the charm of both city and sea, Split, Croatia's quaint metropolis along the Dalmatian coast boasts beauty and culture at the recently renovated Le Méridien Lav, Split. Featuring the brand's celebrated, mid-century modern design, the guest rooms and suites also open to large balconies with romantic views across the city and surrounding islands. Also expected to make an elegant market entrance into Croatia this fall, AC Hotel by Marriott Split – located in the tallest building in the country – is bisected by an exposed Roman aqueduct dating back 17 centuries. For a passionate getaway with a high-energy twist, W Dubai - Mina Seyahi's Extreme WOW Suite is perfect for a fun-loving pair, featuring two bedrooms, lounge, a dining area, and a sweeping balcony.
For The Solo Escapers
Whether working remotely as a digital nomad or tacking days onto a business trip, solo travelers are trading their blue light glasses for sunny polarized shades. Recent social listening research conducted on behalf of Marriott International saw a significant year-over-year uptick in searches for "Work schedule" + flexibility: +10% (41 → 45), Work + resign + traveling: +18% (17 → 20.) As a result, opportunities for a nomadic lifestyle have become more sustainable for a globetrotting solo escaper.
At the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Calgary is Alberta's gateway to the great outdoors, Courtyard Calgary Downtown's modern, state-of-the-art lobby is perfect for the remote worker looking for a flexible space to be productive. A trip to the city famed for world fashion, art, and diamonds leads to the newly opened Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection, representing a contemporary lifestyle that reflects Antwerp's glamorous way of living. On the shores of San Juan, Residence Inn by Marriott San Juan Isla Verde offers a longer stay option in Puerto Rico for beach lovers with well-designed rooms and sprawling spaces to relax.
Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy® Boutiques.
For more information on these new openings and Marriott Bonvoy®, enroll in the program for free, or to book directly, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy® Boutiques. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy®, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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RADNOR, Pa., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx") (NASDAQ: CDNA). The action charges CareDx with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of CareDx's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, CareDx's investors have suffered significant losses.
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On February 24, 2021, CareDx reported a 51% year-over-year increase in total revenue, with testing services revenue increasing from $104.6 million in 2019 to $163.5 million in 2020. CareDx presented the testing services segment as CareDx's "growth driver" for which "demand continued unabated." Moreover, the CareDx described its testing services segment as having "a winning formula" that would allow it to capture a massive total addressable market.
On October 28, 2021, CareDx filed its quarterly report for the third quarter of 2021 on a Form 10-Q which revealed that it had received several inquiries from multiple governmental agencies relating to its business and practices, including: (1) a civil investigative demand (CID) from the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with its False Claims Act investigation; (2) a subpoena from the SEC in relation its investigation relating to issues identified in the CID and certain of CareDx's accounting and public reporting practices; and (3) an information request from an unnamed state regulatory agency. Following this news, the price of CareDx shares declined more than 27%, from a closing price of $70.34 per share on October 28, 2021, to a closing price of $51.00 per share on October 29, 2021.
Then, after the markets closed on May 5, 2022, CareDx shocked the market when it announced its results for the first quarter of 2022. CareDx reported testing services revenue that fell well short of analysts' expectations and yet another decline in average sales price in which CareDx's average price declined by approximately 4.9% versus the last quarter of 2021, or what one analyst described as "another big deterioration in price." Following this news, the price of CareDx stock declined 18.5%, from a closing price of $31.66 per share on May 5, 2022, to a closing price of $25.87 per share on May 6, 2022.
CareDx investors may, no later than July 22, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages CareDx investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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(The Hill) – Extreme flooding in Yellowstone National Park could constitute a “thousand-year event,” National Park Service officials said on a press call Tuesday evening.
“This isn’t my words, but I’ve heard this is a thousand-year event,” Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said. “From what I understand, one of the highest cubic feet per second ratings for the Yellowstone River recorded in the ‘90s was at 31,000 CFS and Sunday night we were at 51,000 CFS.”
Sholly noted that despite the historic nature of the flooding, such events “seem to be happening more and more frequently.”
Road conditions are particularly dangerous, Sholly said, as the park approaches its peak tourism season. Flooding on Highway 89 across the Montana border cut off access to the town of Gardner, he said, and while access has since been restored, several thousand park visitors were stranded in Gardner along with residents at one point.
Sholly added that the road between Gardner and Cooke City, Mt., will likely remain closed for the remainder of the season.
Park County, Mont., Commissioner Bill Berg added the flooding had put some basic services on the county side at risk as well in parts of the county that can only be accessed through Yellowstone.
“We can’t provide law enforcement services out there right now. Public health services, we can’t get out there to pick up the garbage. Some of this stuff is pretty basic,” he said. “We can’t get out there to help clean up the streets because they have their own flood event.”
A combination of heavy rain and mountain snowpack led to extreme flooding Monday that forced the park to close first its northern entrances Monday, then all of the remaining entrances hours later.
As of Tuesday, park officials said the entrances would not reopen until Wednesday at the earliest. Much of the road leading to the northern entry appeared to have been washed away in video taken by NPS helicopters. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/park-officials-warn-yellowstone-flooding-could-be-thousand-year-event/ | 2022-06-15T11:44:01Z |
The new V25 series enables new dimensions of creativity with flagship-level camera technology, and stylish appearances with eye-catching colors
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo has unveiled the latest additions to its stylish V series: V25 and V25 Pro. With superior photography features, the smartphones have been designed for users who express themselves through photos and videos. The new V25 series will give users the power to embark on a self-expression journey with its stunning camera, powered by high-performance, energy-efficient hardware, all cased in an exquisite body.
The new V25 series follows V series' heritage of capturing exquisite moments with its superior camera capabilities and cutting-edge imaging technology. The flagship-level 64MP OIS ultra-sensing camera on the back minimizes blurry shots and supports a longer exposure time, creating clearer and brighter images and videos even in dim lighting conditions. With an eye-catching design, the Color Changing Fluorite AG Glass[1] covering the rear panel changes its hue when exposed to UV light, reflecting the dynamic personalities of users. Below its beautiful appearance lies a powerful processor with high energy-efficiency ratio and great capacity. Coupled with the newest cooling technology and fast charging capabilities, it offers a long-lasting and smooth mobile experience in various scenarios.
"vivo V series has always been about being innovative and technologically advanced, while exuding style and encouraging users to create, have fun, and explore. The new V25 and V25 Pro continue to embody this concept and provide users with fresh tools and features," said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at vivo, "vivo understands that users want a smartphone that is aesthetically pleasing and has excellent functional attributes. With the carefully designed new devices, users can capture the best moments in life with their family and friends anywhere, any time with intuitive camera technologies, while expressing their creativity and emotions through the unique color-changing design."
Light up portraits in the night with intuitive imaging technology
Equipped with a 64MP OIS ultra-sensing rear camera that boasts upgraded OIS and EIS capabilities and an 8MP wide-angle camera, V25 and V25 Pro deliver an excellent imaging experience and allow users to capture high-quality, super-wide shots with ease.
V25 Pro is setting new standards in night photography with the upgraded Super Night Mode feature, which accurately restores the colors and brightness of highly saturated images at night. Coupled with the new Real-Time Extreme Night Vision feature, users can manually adjust the exposure intensity when they preview an image, further improving the brightness, noise control and details of photos in real-time even in low-light environments. This gives users the freedom to play with the rear camera portrait features at night.
Easy and fun video filming experience with style
V25 Pro creates more possibilities for users to easily film and record fun and playful moments with families, friends, or pets at night. The Super Night Video feature is excellent at brightening and noise reduction in dark environments, enabling users to shoot brighter and clearer videos at night. The front cameras of V25 and V25 Pro both have the Natural Portrait video mode, which enhances the overall skin texture and clarity. Furthermore, the Hybrid Image Stabilization (OIS+EIS) feature makes video shooting clearer and more stable[2].
V25 and V25 Pro also come with a new Vlog Movie feature that improves the filming experience with video templates and tutorials to guide users on how to shoot in different scenarios, such as night, food, city and more, as well as an upgraded Multi-Style Portrait feature in the front camera that provides fun filters, enhancing the video experience. The Multi-Style Portrait feature also allows users to unleash their creativity with the Motion Blur effect, a new style which innovatively separates people from the background for a better portrait creation experience.
Clear selfies powered by auto-focus capability and leading AI algorithms
Clarity is a key consideration and an ever-growing demand of users when it comes to taking great selfies and videos. Therefore, V25 and V25 Pro have 50MP and 32MP HD front cameras respectively with autofocus and eye focus capabilities, enabling users to take clear images and videos any time of the day or night. In addition, the front cameras are equipped with AI HD Algorithm that optimizes sharpness. Moreover, V25 Pro's industry-leading AI Skin Retouching Algorithm provides users with the airbrushed look when needed.
Spark creativity and fun through innovative color-changing design
V25 has a thin 2.5D body that is 7.79mm, while the slim body of V25 Pro is 8.62mm[3] and features an elegant 3D Curved Screen with a punch hole centered at the top of the front camera[4] . The lightweight and slim body makes both devices a comfortable fit in the hands of users. To ensure the phones stand out, vivo incorporated vivid colors into its newest models. V25 Pro comes in Surfing Blue and Starlight Black, while V25 is decked out in Aquamarine Blue, Sunrise Gold, and Diamond Black.
In addition, vivo designed the smartphones to spark creativity and fun in users with the revolutionary Color Changing Fluorite AG Glass, which enables the rear panel of the devices to display different colors at different angles when exposed to UV light. The Surfing Blue edition of V25 Pro changes from light sky blue to deep ocean blue; the Aquamarine Blue edition of V25 switches from ocean blue to bluish green; while the Sunrise Gold edition of V25 shifts from gold to reddish orange.
Powered by energy-efficient and high-performance chipsets
The new V25 series delivers robust performance and high-power efficiency to support various daily uses of its users. V25 Pro is equipped with a quasi-flagship octa-core CPU, MediaTek Dimensity 1300, with 8GB/12GB RAM + 8GB extended RAM[5], which powers exceptional 5G capabilities[6] and provides greater AI imaging capacity to effortlessly produce stunning 4K videos and ensure a smooth gaming experience. Its performance and user experience are improved thanks to the new, industry-leading Bionic Cooling System. In addition, featuring a 66W FlashCharge capability and a 4830mAh large battery, it can power up the large-capacity and high-density battery cell from 0% to 71% in 30 minutes[7].
V25 features a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor with a high energy-efficiency ratio and 8GB/12GB RAM + 8GB extended RAM, enabling users to seamlessly play demanding games and multitask across various apps. V25 supports 44W FlashCharge that can recharge the 4500mAh battery cell from 0% to 61% in 30 minutes[8].
Pricing and availability
Starting from today, the V25 and V25 Pro are available in more than 20 markets across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and more, including India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Mexico, and the UAE. The availability, pricing and specifications of each model will vary according to local market conditions and consumer preferences.
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About vivo
vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company's core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.
While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xi'an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 400 million users worldwide.
*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo's mission to create value for society.
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Preference for Foreign Asset Managers in Terms of Performance, Track Record and Trustworthiness
HONG KONG, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of Asian investors see credibility (96%), performance (96%) and service fees (90%) as the key criteria for choosing an asset manager, according to FleishmanHillard's The Future of Asset Management in Asia 2022.
The report, which for the first time now covers four markets across Asia (mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and South Korea) and follows three years of the well-received Future of Asset Management in China report, offers insights for global asset managers assessing opportunities in Asia. Published in collaboration with the agency's TRUE Global Intelligence practice, the report features analysis drawn from an online survey of Asian investors' attitudes and behaviors, plus an overview of the latest industry trends.
The survey shows that overseas asset managers are preferred for their performance (53%), track record (45%) and trustworthiness (43%) by investors over local players. Asian investors value asset managers that are transparent in customer communication (92%) and fee disclosure (89%) and that offer sophisticated risk management capabilities (90%) and strong ESG products (78%).
"Despite continuous market volatility in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, Asia continues to be an epicenter of growth for international asset managers, with China presenting opportunities for expansion amid an upsurge in the number of affluent investors in the region," said Patrick Yu, Asia Pacific lead of FleishmanHillard's Financial and Professional Services sector. "Credibility and performance continue to be key for investors in Asia choosing asset managers. Overseas managers need to think through how they can accommodate investors' appetites by delivering uncorrelated alpha with well-timed, top-notch investment solutions drawing upon a variety of global expertise and experiences."
The survey also found:
- Asian investors show a strong preference for investing in the region they know the best: Asia Pacific. The exception here is South Korean investors, who are most keen to invest in North America (58%) and are almost as likely to target Europe (37%) as Asia Pacific (39%).
- With the Ukraine-Russia conflict increasing global volatility, most investors are moving investments into lower risk options, although Singaporean investors are just as likely to maintain their current asset allocations as they are to reduce risk.
- Despite the fall in stock markets, particularly in growth segments, investors in the region still have their sights on investing in innovation sectors this year, with 53% of investors across the region saying they will invest in the internet and technology sector.
- With a number of new investment themes breaking onto the scene in the last year, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse, the report shows a clear appetite among investors in the surveyed markets for products investing in these themes. Cryptocurrency-related products topped investors' wish-lists, with 45% showing interest despite weaker performance in the six months prior to the survey.
- A total of 41% also expressed interest in metaverse-themed products, and 33% said they are considering investing in an NFT or digital collectible, which is largely driven by investors in the Hong Kong SAR, 43% of whom expressed interest.
- More than half (59%) of investors use online methods for fund patronage, followed by independent financial advisers (46%) and wealth managers (43%).
FleishmanHillard's The Future of Asset Management in Asia 2022 report includes qualitative and quantitative data. FleishmanHillard TRUE Global Intelligence fielded an online survey of 418 investment professionals in mainland China, the Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and South Korea between April 27 and May 5, 2022. All respondents to the survey self-identified as working in investment, finance or banking, and had traded or invested in at least one of the following: equities funds (77%), fixed income (57%), ETF (48%), alternatives (15%), balanced funds (30%) or PE funds (11%).
Remarks: A mainland China focused report, The Future of Asset Management in China 2022, is also available for asset managers interested specifically in this growing market.
About FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2021 PRovoke Global Agency of the Year, 2021 ICCO Network of the Year, 2021 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year and Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year; Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2018-2021; and to Seramount's (formerly Working Mother Media) "Top Companies for Executive Women" list 2010-2021. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.
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Refrigerators recalled for choking hazard from ice maker
(Gray News) - Frigidaire and Electrolux side-by-side, top freezer and multi-door refrigerator models have been recalled for a choking hazard involving a part from the ice maker.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release Thursday that the ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall in the ice bucket.
The agency said people should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.
The company reported it has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations, the CPSC stated.
The recall includes 367,500 refrigerators in the U.S. and another 7,180 sold in Canada. They were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot and appliance stores nationwide, as well as online at Frigidaire.com from April 2020 through March 2022 for between $1,200 and $4,300.
The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerators range from 23 to 36 inches wide.
Models recalled, with brand, model number/product type, UPC code and serial number range:
- Frigidaire Prof.; model French Door PRMC2285AF; UPC 0-12505-64714-7; serial range 1K90974428 – 1K21374177.
- Electrolux; model French Door ERMC2295AS; UPC 0-12505-64715-4; serial range 1K91272383 - 1K21374610.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AB; UPC 0-12505-64786-4; serial range 4A11005907 - 4A21110079.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AW; UPC 0-12505-64787-1; serial range 4A11010081 - 4A21112264.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AD; UPC 0-12505-64788-8; serial range 4A11314335 - 4A21112489.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AS; UPC 0-12505-64785-7; serial range 4A11005673 - 4A21201870.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2333AS; UPC 0-12505-64789-5; serial range 4A11317863 - 4A21112732.
- Frigidaire, model Side by Side FRSS2623AB; UPC 0-12505-64772-7; serial range 4A12104890 - 4A21204442.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2623AW; UPC 0-12505-64773-4; serial range 4A12012169 - 4A12012280.
- Frigidaire, model Side by Side FRSS2623AD; UPC 0-12505-64774-1; serial range 4A12219737 - 4A20906066.
- Frigidaire, model Side by Side FRSS2623AS; UPC 0-12505-64771-0; serial range 4A04409324 - 4A21200876.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2633AS; UPC 0-12505-64876-2; serial range 4A12012169 - 4A13402496.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS26L3AF; UPC 0-12505-64792-5; serial range 4A11203977 - 4A21116296.
- Frigidaire; model Top Freezer FFHI1835VS; UPC 0-12505-64680-5; serial range BA92424713 - BA21210491.
For more information, visit CPSC.gov.
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JACKSON, Miss., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson State University (JSU) is pleased to announce two dynamic leaders will speak during the 2022 commencement exercises. TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett will serve as the speaker for the graduate student ceremony on Friday, April 29th at 9 a.m. CDT; and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and the Environment Homer Wilkes, Ph.D., will serve as the speaker for the undergraduate student ceremony on Saturday, April 30th at 9 a.m. CDT.
"We are honored to have two distinguished titans of industry join us for our Spring commencement exercises to share their career success and words of wisdom with our graduates," said President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. "Mrs. Duckett has strategically climbed the corporate ladder to serve as CEO three times over, from Chase Auto Financing to Chase Consumer Banking and now TIAA. Dr. Wilkes, our native son, has broken barriers to become the first African American to hold his title at the Department of Agriculture. We are grateful to have both of these history-makers join us for this auspicious occasion."
Commencement Event Protocols:
- This is a non-ticketed event.
- There will be no processional for graduates.
- There will be spaced seating among the graduates.
About Thasunda Brown Duckett, MBA
Thasunda Brown Duckett leads TIAA, a Fortune 100 provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people working in higher education, healthcare and other mission-driven organizations. As CEO, Duckett leads a company whose mission is defined by financial inclusion and opportunity – goals and values she has upheld throughout her career.
Duckett joined TIAA after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Chase Consumer Banking, where she oversaw a banking network with more than $600 billion in deposits and 50,000 employees. Previously, she was the CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the leading U.S. providers of auto financing, and National retail sales executive for Chase Mortgage Banking, where she managed 4,000 mortgage bankers. Earlier in her career, she was a director of Emerging Markets at Fannie Mae, where she led the implementation of national strategies designed to increase homeownership among Black and Hispanic Americans.
Duckett serves on the boards of NIKE, Inc., Brex Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, National Medal of Honor Museum, Economic Club of New York, University of Houston Board of Visitors and Dean's Advisory Board for the Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America Inc. She founded the Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation in honor of her parents to recognize and reward people who use ordinary means to empower and uplift their community in extraordinary ways. She is passionate about helping communities of color close achievement gaps in wealth creation, educational outcomes and career success.
Duckett grew up in Texas and lives in Connecticut with her husband and four children.
She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from the University of Houston and an MBA from Baylor University.
About Homer Wilkes, Ph.D.
Homer Wilkes, Ph.D., a native of Port Gibson, Mississippi, currently serves as Under Secretary for the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment, where he oversees the work of the U.S. Forest Service. He previously served as the director of Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem Restoration Team, where he was responsible for overseeing the rebuilding of the Ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico after the BP Oil Spill of 2010. He has also served as the acting associate chief of USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington, D.C.
Wilkes' tenure with the United States Department of Agriculture spans over 41 years. During his tenure he has served as state conservationist for Mississippi; chief financial officer for NRCS in Washington, D.C.; and as deputy state conservationist for Mississippi.
Wilkes proudly served as naval supply officer in the United States Navy Reserves from November 1984 – April 2007.
He received his bachelor's degree, MBA, and Ph.D. in urban higher education from Jackson State University. Also, he successfully completed the USDA Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) through American University's Key Executive Leadership Certificate in Public Policy.
Wilkes and his wife, Kim, currently reside in Ridgeland, Miss. They have three sons: Justin, Austin, and Harrison. He enjoys restoring classic automobiles in his spare time.
About Jackson State University
Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi. Jackson State's nurturing academic environment challenges individuals to change lives through teaching, research and service. Officially designated as Mississippi's Urban University, Jackson State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development, healthcare, technological and educational initiatives. The only public university in metropolitan Jackson, Jackson State is located near downtown, with five satellite locations throughout the area. For more information, visit www.jsums.edu.
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Fresh Coldwell Banker data from the Move Meter℠ reveals where Americans are dreaming of moving
MADISON, N.J., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, as Americans enjoy their favorite activities to cool down, dreams of moving are heating up. Fresh data from the Move MeterSM on the refreshed coldwellbanker.com shows trends and insights into where Americans are dreaming of moving, giving sellers an informative, clear picture about the potential of listing their homes. In fact, 82% of all Move Meter℠ searches to date were looking to move out of state.
The Move Meter℠ compares cost of living city by city. It was created by Coldwell Banker Real Estate as part of a suite of industry exclusive tools to allow consumers to dream of home and guide them to their new destination. In addition to the Move Meter, Coldwell Banker has created the ultimate destination for home sellers at coldwellbanker.com, with industry exclusive tools like the CB Estimate℠, which provides a home value estimate, and a remarkable new Seller's Assurance Program.
Americans are on the Move (Meter)
- Going the distance: The average Move Meter℠ search covered 1,015 average miles (about the distance of New York to Miami).
- Chasing Sunshine: While Midwesterners and Northeasterners are looking for warmer temps in the Southeast (38% vs 46%), Southeasterners, Southwesterners and Westerners all had higher likelihoods of staying local to their respective regions.
Americans are dreaming of moving – but where to?
- Southern Charm: Austin, Texas, topped the chart as the most searched destination to move to, and had 46% more searches than the next closest destination. The top locale dreaming about moving to Austin is San Diego, California. So how does the move stack up? According to the Move Meter℠, the move from San Diego to Austin could be a smart move if you value job market strength.
- California Dreamin': 20% of searches from California were looking to stay in the Golden State. The top in-state searches looking to move somewhere else within California were from San Diego, San Francisco and Bakersfield.
- Burnin' Up for Florida: The #1 state topping the Move Meter℠ interest index was Florida with one out of seven of all Move Meter℠ searches looking to move to the Sunshine State.
- Destination Dreams: The top 10 searched cities included Austin; Sarasota, Florida; San Diego; Denver; Nashville, Tennessee; Tampa, Florida; New York; Naples, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Seattle.
With a network of over 100,000 agents across the globe, Coldwell Banker has affiliated agents in nearly every market in the United States. So, no matter where searchers are looking, a Coldwell Banker affiliated agent can help make the dream come true. Home sellers and buyers can visit coldwellbanker.com to find an agent and prepare for their next move to their dream home using the coldwellbanker.com/movemeter.
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- M. Ryan Gorman, CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
"Through the new tools on coldwellbanker.com, we're seeing a strong interest and desire in Americans and homeowners to take a leap of faith and relocate to live in their dream destinations this summer. The Coldwell Banker Move Meter℠ provides sellers with the support and tools they need to make those dreams become a reality."
- David Marine, CMO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
Powered by its network of over 100,000 affiliated sales professionals in approximately 2,200 offices across 40 countries and territories, the Coldwell Banker® organization is a leading provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services. The Coldwell Banker brand prides itself on its history of expertise, honesty and an empowering culture of excellence since its beginnings in 1906. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is committed to providing its network of sales professionals with the tools and insights needed to excel in today's marketplace and is known for its bold leadership and dedication to driving the industry forward. The brand was named among the 2022 Women's Choice Award® Most Recommended brands for customer experience and overall quality. Blue is bold and the integrity and values of Coldwell Banker give the Gen Blue network an unbeatable edge. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. To join Coldwell Banker Real Estate and unlock the possibilities of Gen Blue®, please visit www.coldwellbanker.com/join.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone's next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate – Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® – the AnywhereSM portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures. Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing, and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey. With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2021.
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Halep defeats Gauff to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — Simona Halep continued to impress at the Madrid Open by overpowering American teenager Coco Gauff in a two-set victory that secured her a spot in the quarterfinals. The two-time Madrid Open champion upset second-ranked Paula Badosa in the second round. The 21st-ranked Halep converted three of her five break opportunities to close out the center-court match against 16th-ranked Gauff. Halep will face eighth-seeded Ons Jabeur, who defeated Belinda Bencic in three sets. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner saved three match points in beating Tommy Paul in a three-hour opener. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/halep-defeats-gauff-to-reach-madrid-open-quarterfinals/ | 2022-05-02T18:00:16Z |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A team of U.N. inspectors made its way toward Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Wednesday on a perilous, long-sought mission to safeguard the site and prevent a catastrophe from the fighting raging around it.
Underscoring the danger, Kyiv and Moscow again accused each other of shelling the area around the complex overnight. Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear plant in Europe.
Fighting in early March caused a brief fire at its training complex, and in recent days, the plant was temporarily knocked offline because of damage, heightening fears of a radiation leak or a reactor meltdown. Officials have begun distributing anti-radiation iodine tablets to nearby residents.
The complex has been occupied by Russian forces but run by Ukrainian engineers since the early days of the 6-month-old war. Ukraine alleges Russia is using the plant as a shield, storing weapons there and launching attacks from around it, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of recklessly firing on the place.
For months, as the fighting has played out, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has sought access to the plant for an unprecedented wartime mission, and world leaders have demanded that the U.N. watchdog be allowed to inspect it.
The U.N. convoy of vans and SUVs finally set out from Kyiv early Wednesday and arrived in the afternoon in the city of Zaporizhzhia, still some 120 kilometers (70 miles) by road from the plant. Ukrainian authorities said the team would stay in the city overnight and attempt to enter the plant on Thursday.
IAEA chief and mission leader Rafael Grossi said the “real work” will start on Thursday. He underscored the challenges ahead.
“It’s a mission that seeks to prevent a nuclear accident and to preserve this important — the largest, the biggest — nuclear power plant in Europe,” he said.
He said an initial tour will take a few days, after which “we will have a pretty good idea of what’s going on.” Grossi said he had received “explicit guarantees” from Russia that the 14 experts would be able to do their work.
Grossi said he is hoping the IAEA will be able to establish a “continued presence” at the plant to safeguard it against an accident.
The world watched the mission’s progress with anxiety. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the area around the plant.
“They are playing games. They are gambling with the nuclear security,” Borrell said. “We cannot play war games in the neighborhood of a site like this.”
While the inspectors were on their way, Russia-backed local authorities accused Ukrainian forces of repeatedly shelling the plant grounds and city where it is situated, Enerhodar. They said drone strikes hit the plant’s administrative building and training center.
Yevhen Yevtushenko, head of the administration in the Ukrainian-held city of Nikopol, across the Dnieper River from the plant, charged that the attacks were carried out by the Russians in a bid to make Ukraine look like the culprit.
Kyiv is seeking international assistance in taking back control of the area.
“We think that the mission should be a very important step to return (the plant) to Ukrainian government control by the end of the year,” Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said.
In other developments:
— Russia’s Gazprom stopped the flow of natural gas through a major pipeline to Western Europe early Wednesday for what it said would be a three-day shutdown for routine maintenance. German authorities cast doubt on that explanation.
— EU countries agreed to make it more time-consuming and costly for Russian citizens to get visas to enter the 27-nation bloc. They failed to reach a consensus on an outright tourist ban in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
— Ukrainian officials said automatic weapons fire was heard on the streets of southern Kherson and claimed Russian soldiers were searching homes for anti-Russian partisans. A surge in fighting in the region this week stirred speculation early that Ukraine was beginning a counteroffensive to retake territory.
Russian forces heavily shelled military and civilian sites in over a dozen towns and villages in Kherson and the neighboring Zaporizhzhia region, according to Yaroslav Yanushevych, the Ukrainian governor of the Kherson region.
— Four people were killed and two wounded in Russian rocket attacks in the past day in the Donetsk region in the east, Ukrainian authorities said.
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — The sun is shining, summer is setting in and Texans need to know where to get the best chicken wings in Fort Worth and it’s our duty to help with this venture.
Here’s why, Friday, July 1 is International Chicken Wing Day! NationalToday says, “Believe it or not, Americans have been celebrating a day dedicated to Chicken Wings for over four decades! The former mayor of Buffalo, Stan Makowski, officially declared International Chicken Wing Day back in 1977.”
This day has been celebrated since the 70s and rightfully so, as you can get your taste buds doing a tango with a delicious plate of chicken wings. NationalToday adds, “Now Chicken Wings are not just eaten in the U.S. but in all parts of the world such as Canada, India, Mexico, Germany, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and many more. Who wouldn’t want an entire day dedicated to this dish that makes us salivate as soon we hear the name!”
Here’s where you can find the best chicken wings to eat in Fort Worth according to Yelp:
- OOOWWWEEE Wangz N Catfish – Wedgwood
- Wings Over Fort Worth – Far West
- WingBucket – TCU/West Cliff
- You’re Such A Jerk Wings – Eastside
- Tail Feathers Wing Wagon – Arlington Heights
- bb.q Chicken – TCU/West Cliff
- Fat Shack – TCU/West Cliff
- Wicked Wing Pub
- Pour Decisions – Arlington Heights
- Winginit – Southside | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/top-spots-in-fort-worth-to-eat-chicken-wings-according-to-yelp/ | 2022-07-01T15:05:27Z |
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts recognizes June as Annuity Awareness Month
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With industry surveys showing that most retirees' #1 fear is running out of money,1 Insurance Agency Marketing Services, Inc. (IAMS) is pleased to highlight Annuity Awareness Month and the importance of annuities as a vehicle for secure retirement income.
On Monday, July 11, IAMS' Executive Vice President and General Counsel Chris Conroy joined Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts at the State Capitol in Lincoln to declare June Annuity Awareness Month in Nebraska.
"Annuities play a critical role as a safe money alternative for so many seniors, especially in our current environment of market volatility," Conroy said. "With nearly 70,000 Nebraskans reaching age 65 each year, we want to do everything we can to help protect their hard-earned dollars and help them retire with financial dignity."
Annuities – insurance contracts that provide a guaranteed amount of money on a periodic basis for a specified length of time – are invaluable as a source of income you cannot outlive.
They deliver:
- Principal protection in a time of high market uncertainty
- Earnings on contributions that grow tax-free
- Guaranteed death benefits
Ricketts signed an official proclamation during the July 11 ceremony. "Thank you for highlighting the importance of financial literacy and annuities in retirement planning," he said. "Especially in our aging society, it's important for people to be prepared."
To learn more about IAMS, Inc. and our services for agents, visit our website, YouTube channel or call 800-255-5055 today.
Insurance Agency Marketing Services, Inc., an independent insurance brokerage agency, is committed to the principles of service, integrity, and professionalism while providing our valued agents the highest quality of service and with a goal of exceeding expectations. Building trust and fostering lasting relationships are the essence of who we are and a fundamental part of our company values.
Charles Heuring founded IAMS in 1986 with service to producers as its centerpiece. He felt there was a real opportunity to build an organization around the idea of making the producer feel at home. Over the past thirty-six years, the success of IAMS Inc. has been a product of that ongoing focus.
1 https://www.seniorliving.org/finance/senior-fears-study/
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Pulse Biosciences, Inc. ("Pulse" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLSE). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Pulse and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On February 8, 2022, Pulse issued a press release "announc[ing] an update to its recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) submission to add the specific indication for treatment of sebaceous hyperplasia to expand the CellFX System's current labeling." Specifically, Pulse advised that following its submission of " a 510(k) in December 2021 to add the treatment of sebaceous hyperplasia to the CellFX System's indications for use in the United States", " [o]n February 5, 2022, the Company received an Additional Information ("AI") letter from the FDA", in which "the FDA stated it did not believe the Company provided sufficient clinical evidence at this time to support the expanded indication for use, and that the Company had not met the primary endpoints of the sebaceous hyperplasia FDA-approved IDE study."
On this news, Pulse's stock price fell $3.74 per share, or 34.44%, to close at $7.12 per share on February 8, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
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888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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High court could free Biden to end Trump asylum policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned lower-court orders that have blocked the Biden administration from ending a controversial Trump-era immigration program for asylum-seekers.
Questions from conservative and liberal justices during nearly two hours of arguments suggested that the court could free the administration to end the “Remain in Mexico” policy that forces some people seeking asylum in the U.S. to wait in Mexico for their hearings.
President Joe Biden suspended the program on his first day in office. After Texas and Missouri sued, lower courts required immigration officials to reinstate it, though the current administration has sent far fewer people back to Mexico than its predecessor.
The heart of the legal fight is whether, with far less detention capacity than needed, immigration authorities must send people to Mexico or have the discretion under federal law to release asylum-seekers into the United States while they await their hearings.
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, Biden’s top Supreme Court lawyer, told the justices the law does not contain a provision requiring migrants to be returned to Mexico and that there is a “significant public benefit” to releasing migrants who pass criminal background and other checks into the U.S., keeping detention beds free for more dangerous people.
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh, at least one of whom the administration needs to win the case, suggested that the administration had a better argument than the states.
“You lose, right, if the government is right about what significant public interest is,” Barrett said in an exchange with Texas Solicitor General Judd Stone II.
Several justices also picked up on Prelogar’s point that no administration, including Trump’s, fully complied with the requirement to make migrants wait in Mexico.
If the states are reading the law correctly, Justice Clarence Thomas asked, “Wouldn’t it be odd for Congress to leave in place a statute that’s impossible to comply with?”
Justice Elena Kagan was among members of the court who wondered whether the lower courts were dipping impermissibly into international relations since reinstating the program depends on Mexico’s willingness to accept the migrants and close coordination between the countries.
“What are we supposed to do, drive truckloads of people to Mexico and leave them in Mexico?” Kagan asked Stone.
Justice Samuel Alito appeared to be the strongest voice on the states’ side, questioning the administration’s assertion that it assesses migrants on a case-by-case basis before releasing them.
Border agents stopped migrants 221,000 times in March 2022 and nearly 66,000 migrants were released in the United States, according to a government court filing.
Alito said the situation seemed akin to people waiting to get into a Washington Nationals game. If they have a ticket and no alcohol or guns, they’re admitted, Alito said.
“That’s basically what you’re doing. You’ve got a little checklist and you go, boom, boom, boom,” Alito said.
About 70,000 people were enrolled in the program, formally known as Migrant Protection Protocols, after President Donald Trump launched it in 2019 and made it a centerpiece of efforts to deter asylum-seekers.
After Biden’s suspension of the program, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ended it in June 2021. In October, DHS produced additional justifications for the policy’s demise, to no avail in the courts.
The program resumed in December, but barely 3,000 migrants had enrolled by the end of March, during a period when authorities stopped migrants about 700,000 times at the border.
The high court pondered what to make of the limited nature of the challenged program. Chief Justice John Roberts said he was sympathetic with the administration’s position that it can’t detain everyone or possibly comply with the law. “But where does that leave us?” he asked.
Those being forced to wait in Mexico widely say they are terrified in dangerous Mexican border cities and find it very hard to find lawyers to handle their asylum hearings.
Democratic-led states and progressive groups are on the administration’s side. Republican-led states and conservative groups have sided with Texas and Missouri. Those include the America First Legal Foundation, led by former Trump aides Stephen Miller and Mark Meadows.
As the court is weighing the asylum policy, the administration is expected to end another key Trump-era border policy that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. It allows authorities to expel migrants without a chance to seek asylum. The decision to end Title 42 authority, named for a 1944 public health law, on May 23 is being legally challenged by 22 states and faces growing division within Biden’s Democratic Party.
A decision in Biden v. Texas, 21-954, is expected by late June.
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Season Two Content Features Brand Integrations
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Designer Home Tours', the YouTube media brand that gives an inside look into the luxury design world launches its second season today, September 16th, 2022. The channel hit 1M views across its videos in the first 100 days and the second season will debut the company's first brand partnerships with companies including The Rug Company and Artistic Tile.
A variety of geographies and property types will be toured through Season Two; ranging from beach houses in New Jersey and the Hamptons to family homes in Dallas, Seattle and San Francisco. Designers include the industry's marquee names such as Vicente Wolf, Sasha Bikoff, Brain Paquette, WorkshopAPD and Ghislaine Viñas and are designed for audiences interested in learning more about the thought, ideas and problem solving that goes into creating a well designed home. Christina Kim, a designer in New Jersey will tour a beach house for the launch episode today, and additional episodes will launch each week for the following 12 weeks.
This new media opportunity has proved a powerful one for brands, who are interested in utilizing video but see little opportunity in the editorial space. While the series has been exclusively shot on an iPhone, the company invests in professional editors overseen by Executive Producer Ammar Shallal, and has launched strategic YouTube workshops for brands looking to create content that performs on the channel.
"The pace of Designer Home Tours' growth has been impressive to see, and it speaks to the quality of the content and to the public's thirst for this type of programming. It's a natural fit for Artistic Tile, and just the sort of authentic platform we are seeking in our advertising," said Michael Epstein, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Artistic Tile.
"We were happy to see the success of Season One and are excited to continue to explore what great content looks like in the design space - that includes more episodes focused on brands and their stories as well as showhouses" says Laura Bindloss, founder of Designer Home tours and New York based public relations and social media agency, Nylon Consulting.
The series will release episodes weekly.
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BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ucommune International Ltd (NASDAQ: UK) ("Ucommune" or the "Company"), a leading agile office space manager and provider in China, today announced an extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the "Meeting") will be held at 10 A.M. on August 19, 2022, Beijing time (10 P.M. on August 18, 2022, U.S. Eastern time) at Floor 8, No.2 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. The purpose of the Meeting is to amend the Company's Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association currently in effect (the "Current M&A") to change the voting power of the Class B ordinary shares of par value of US$0.002 each (the "Class B Ordinary Shares") from fifteen (15) votes for each Class B Ordinary Share to thirty-five (35) votes for each Class B Ordinary Share. Pursuant to the Current M&A, Company obtained the ordinary resolutions of the holders of Class B Ordinary Shares to approve the proposed variation of rights of Class B Ordinary Shares set forth in the notice of the Meeting on August 2, 2022. The Company has established the close of business on August 2, 2022, Eastern time (the "Record Date"), as the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.
Copies of the notice of the Meeting and the form of proxy are available on the Company's corporate investor relations website at https://ir.ucommune.com.
About Ucommune International Ltd
Ucommune is China's leading agile office space manager and provider. Founded in 2015, Ucommune has created a large-scale intelligent agile office ecosystem covering economically vibrant regions throughout China to empower its members with flexible and cost-efficient office space solutions. Ucommune's various offline agile office space services include self-operated models, such as U Space, U Studio, and U Design, as well as asset-light models, such as U Brand and U Partner. By utilizing its expertise in the real estate and retail industries, Ucommune operates its agile office spaces with high efficiency and engages in the urban transformation of older and under-utilized buildings to redefine commercial real estate in China.
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LONDON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Real Leaders® launched the inaugural Eco Innovation Awards to its global community of social impact executives. Arçelik, parent company to 12 leading home appliance brands including Beko and Grundig, has been ranked 3rd in the Top 50 list for its world first integrated FiberCatcher® technology washing machine.
Real Leaders® Eco Innovation Awards recognizes products, projects, and initiatives that are actively contributing to a healthier planet and celebrates achievement in making an environmental impact. Entries were judged on their creativity, innovation, originality, and measurable impact, as well as their ability to help solve an environmental challenge.
One key issue is synthetic microfibers which are the most prevalent type of microplastics found in water, contributing to around 33% of microplastics in the ocean1. To combat the growing tide of microplastic waste, Arçelik developed the innovative FiberCatcher® technology. The washing machines with FiberCatcher® technology include the world's first integrated synthetic microfiber filtering system that catches up to 90% of synthetic fibers released from garments, which helps protect waterways, oceans, and marine life. Additionally, each FiberCatcher® washing machine produced with a recycled PET tub contains up to 60 recycled bottles to reduce plastic waste.
"We are honored to have our innovation recognized by Real Leaders and pleased to be in the company of our fellow award winners," said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik. "The climate crisis is the most pressing issue of our day, and we need creative, innovative solutions as well as collaborative action to ensure a sustainable future. Our FiberCatcher® technology is a world-first innovation in preventing synthetic fiber waste leaking into waterways and demonstrates our commitment to develop effective and concrete solutions to some of our biggest environmental challenges as well as to encourage others to live a more sustainable lifestyle."
About Arçelik
With over 40,000 employees throughout the world, Arçelik's global operations include subsidiaries in 52 countries, and 28 production facilities in 9 countries and 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko). As Europe's second-largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion Euros in 2021. Arçelik's 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe, are home to over 2,200 researchers and hold more than 3,000 international patent applications to date. In 2021, Arçelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Through its leadership position in sustainability and credible decarbonization roadmap for achieving net zero, Arçelik became the first and only company from its industry to receive the Terra Carta Seal by HRH Prince of Wales. Arçelik's mission is 'Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.' www.arcelikglobal.com/en
About Grundig:
Arçelik's international home appliance brand, Grundig, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics, small electrical appliances, and major home appliances. The brand remains true to its brand attributes, which include 77 years of market experience, user-friendly and elegant design, eco-consciousness, high standards, and quality control. Grundig believes that a sustainable future begins at home. To support this vision, Grundig has launched the 'Respect Food' initiative, which aims to inspire everyone to fight food waste by demonstrating how to deal with waste in kitchens and through innovative products. With its sustainable partnerships and communication, energy-efficient product development, and innovation approach focusing on circular economy, and other sustainability pillars, Grundig fulfils its responsibility for sustainable business practice and makes an important contribution to its parent company, Arçelik's 2030 sustainability targets. At the same time, Grundig empowers its customers to live more sustainably.
About Beko
Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. Beko is one of the top 3 large home appliances brands in Europe*. The brand is the naming partner of Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball Team and official supplier of European League of Legends Championship (LEC). Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko's brand mission is 'healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet'. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production. www.beko.com/
*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Large Appliances as per "Major Appliances" in Consumer Appliances 2022, retail volume, 2021 data.
About Real Leaders
Real Leaders is a membership community for impact leaders with a global media platform dedicated to driving positive change. It's on a mission to unite farsighted leaders to transform our shortsighted world. Founded in 2010, Real Leaders recognized early on that businesses bore a responsibility to be as cognizant of their impact on employees, society, and the planet as they are on their bottom line. Real Leaders is a B Corporation, member of the UN Global Compact, and is independently owned.
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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP), a global medical and scientific communications company, is pleased to announce Kiran Boyce as its Managing Director, Speaker Bureau. Boyce's addition to the organization will be instrumental as she oversees the growth and development of HWP's speaker bureau division.
"We are fortunate to have Kiran join our team," stated Jani Hegarty, President of HWP. "She brings years of experience managing speaker bureau operations and working cross functionally with clients and agency partners."
In her previous role, Boyce gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in speaker bureau planning and operations. Over her 20-plus years in the life science industry, she has successfully translated strategy into operational excellence, implementing creative and productive initiatives that leverage keen business decisions for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliant solutions.
"I am thrilled to join HWP in this leadership role and look forward to elevating operational efficiencies to meet current and future needs of the organization and its clients," said Boyce. "HWP's reputation and teams are well respected and trusted within life sciences, and I am excited to tap into my biotech experience and perspective to enhance our processes to add value for our clients in delivering leading-edge speaker programs to advance patient care."
ABOUT HWP
Founded in 2005, HWP offers the life-science industry excellence in strategic consulting, tactical planning, enduring materials, live events, digital solutions, and outcomes/metrics. HWP is a woman-owned company and is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For more information about HWP, visit thehwpgroup.com.
Contact: Jani Hegarty, President
Health & Wellness Partners, LLC
jhegarty@thehwpgroup.com
(201) 661-5552
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New Formula Provides More Moisture1 on Contact Lenses for Patients
Now Available at Most Major U.S. Retailers
VAUGHAN, ON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced the U.S. launch of Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution. The new contact lens solution, which is formulated with bio-inspired ingredients, provides more moisture on lenses1, excellent cleaning and a triple disinfectant system that helps deliver exceptional disinfection.
"Building on our successful Biotrue® Multi-Purpose Solution brand, we developed Biotrue® Hydration Plus to meet the needs of patients who depend on their contact lenses for the majority of the day and may experience lens dryness and discomfort. In fact, one-third of the 45 million contact lens wearers in the United States experience contact lens dryness,"2-4 said Joe Gordon, president, Global Consumer, Surgical and Vision Care, Bausch + Lomb. "This new solution provides the lenses with more moisture for 12 hours – potentially a full day of wear – which can make for a positive overall lens wearing experience."5
Inspired by the biology of the eye, Biotrue® Hydration Plus contains 25% more5 hyaluronan (HA), a moisturizer found naturally in tears to help keep more moisture on contact lenses1, and matches the pH of healthy tears. The new solution also contains a combination of ingredients informed by the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society's DEWS II report. These ingredients include potassium, an electrolyte, which is found naturally in tears and plays an important role in ocular surface homeostasis, as well as erythritol, an antioxidant, which protects HA against free radicals and also helps maintain ocular surface homeostasis. Biotrue® Hydration Plus is the only contact lens solution that includes HA, erythritol and potassium.
"The availability of Biotrue® Hydration Plus is exciting news for eye care professionals and the approximately 10 million patients in the United States who experience dryness when wearing their two week or monthly replacement contact lenses," said Mile Brujic, O.D., Premier Vision Group, Bowling Green, OH. "When patients experience discomfort from their lenses, many eye care professionals' first inclination may be to switch to another contact lens. With Biotrue® Hydration Plus, patients' lenses can now have more moisture1, allowing them to enjoy their lenses with all day comfort."5
Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution is now available for purchase in the eye care aisle or online at most U.S. national retailers, including Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Amazon, and will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $7.99 (4 oz.), $12.99 (10 oz.) and $21.99 (twin pack; two 10 oz. bottles).
Biotrue® Hydration Plus Packaging and Lens Cases Can Be Recycled Through an Unique Program
Additionally, the Biotrue® Hydration Plus cardboard box and contact lens solution bottle can be recycled through standard recycling. However, small pieces of plastic, such as Biotrue® Hydration Plus contact lens solution caps and lens cases that come as part of the package, are typically too small to be recycled through standard recycling. These materials can be recycled free of charge through the company's Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling program, which is the first and only eye care recycling program in the United States.
For more information on Biotrue® Hydration Plus, the Biotrue® family of products and the Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling program, visit www.biotrue.com.
About the Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling Program
The Bausch + Lomb Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling program is the first and only eye care recycling program in the United States. This program allows consumers who participate to properly recycle all brands of their eye drop single dose units, lens cases and lens solution caps*, as well as Biotrue® Hydration Boost lubricant eye drops multi-dose bottles. Once consumers collect these items, they can be mailed to TerraCycle using a pre-paid shipping label. When the waste arrives at the TerraCycle facility, it is cleaned and melted into hard plastic pellets that can be used to make new recycled products.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch + Lomb's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch + Lomb, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch + Lomb undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
*Lens solution bottles can be recycled through standard recycling in accordance with local recycling guidelines.
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Capital Campaign Groundbreaking Wednesday, August 24 with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and City of Atlanta Dept. of Parks & Recreation
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/PRNewswire/ -- After a 46% increase in demand for therapeutic riding sessions last year,
(CHP) is planning for exponential growth within its therapeutic programs. This will translate to more than 5,000 sessions in 2022, 36% of which will be subsidized by non-profit CHP and its partners. To double impact of the program, the new facility will enable the campus to shift its focus from individual to group sessions and broaden its community outreach to include additional underserved and at-risk individuals. It is one of only two remaining urban horse parks in the U.S. and is Premier
Accredited by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH), International.
COVID triggered increased interest in outdoor activities and therapies across the board, including demand for outdoor activities with horses. Serious physical and mental health issues have also grown with COVID. Along with facility rental, paid horse boarding and riding lessons help support scholarships for equine assisted services, which many insurance companies still consider "investigative" despite compelling outcomes data. Other scholarship supporters include Boehringer Ingelheim's BI Cares Foundation (animal and human pharmaceuticals), Junior League, RISE Scholarship Foundation and many other donors.
"The horse's brain has a large limbic system. Size-wise, the horse cerebellum accounts for about a third of the horse's brain. And, because the horse is a motor/sensory animal, the horse is all but ruled by the cerebellum. Humans, on the other hand, are ruled by the frontal lobe. You could interpret this as humans being more of a "thinking" species, while horses are more of a sensory and feelings species. Horses have an amazing network of neurons governing emotionality that give them a remarkable ability to read human feeling and intention—and respond to it," says Kelcy Rainer, CHP Therapeutic Program Director. They are herd and prey animals – not predators -- which means that they have a strong emotional sense and use this sense as a survival tool; Additionally, the horse's gait mimics the movement of the human body and thus acts as a 3-dimensional form of modality when working with physical and cognitive disabilities.
"Horses never hide their emotions. Because of these qualities, horses can be used to help people heal from a variety of physical and psychological issues. Horses are an incredible partner in improving the physical and cognitive wellbeing of humans while also being an emotional mirror helping participants identify their feelings," continues Rainer.
The 15-acre campus is devoted to a mission that "empowers individuals of all abilities through life changing relationships with horses." It has inspired not only a large volunteer corps, but employees who have found that marrying their passion for horses with work in the non-profit arena satisfies a strong desire to work for the greater good of people with special needs.
For example, Rainer, a 10-year veteran of CHP, was an internationally recognized Saddlebred competitor with a lifelong love of horses. She is also a PATH, International Advanced Certified instructor and knew from an early age that she wanted to blend two passions for career satisfaction: her commitment to social activism with her love of horsemanship. Trish Gross, CHP's Executive Director and a former technology executive, wanted to learn to ride after her husband's job led them from California to Atlanta. While taking lessons at CHP, she became inspired and sought out an opportunity to lead the organization.
"We are a strong community of people who are committed to serving children, teens, and adults with physical cognitive and emotional disabilities in a unique setting. CHP is in Chastain Park, a City of Atlanta Park campus offering baseball and football fields, a golf course, a pool, tennis courts, and walking paths. Horses dedicated to the common good and welfare of the community always add interest and excitement to the park. Combine that with Georgia's growing population of individuals with disabilities, our capital campaign came at the perfect time," adds Trish Gross, Executive Director.
The expansion is the result of a successful "Healing Through Horses" capital campaign that will renovate and grow facilities and help underwrite therapeutic sessions for City of Atlanta residents, many of whose household incomes are under $28,600.
Gross believes a new therapeutic horsemanship center, including clinical and educational spaces, could inspire healthcare professionals to embrace the role of the horse in therapeutic services. She is also hopeful that the center's work and outcomes will help persuade insurers to consider reimbursement for such services.
She said, "A horse's response to a client helps to inform the therapist or instructor what physical and cognitive challenges are present, or which behaviors to discuss. If you watch a session in action, it's hard not to wonder, 'who's the therapist here, the horse, or the therapist?' Horses are sentient, and while clients might not appear ready to discuss issues facing them. The horse is ready to accept and communicate."
The invitation-only groundbreaking ceremony takes place Wednesday, August 24 will launch the largest initiative for CHP since it began in 1939, enabling it to scale rapidly to meet demand.
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"It was really the most accidental thing to happen in lockdown," he told the publication. "It wasn't like, 'It's three o'clock, it's time to write a song!' It was just messing around on a piano and singing badly and being overheard and then thinking, you know, what if we tried to get to the end of it together?"
Using the pseudonym William Bowery, Alwyn received two co-writing credits on "Folklore" and three on the followup album to that one, "Evermore."
The couple kept it a secret, he said, because "the idea was that people would just listen to the music rather than focus on the fact that we wrote it together."
But word got out -- and the pair, who are known to be very private about their relationship, ended up scoring some Grammys thanks to their collaboration.
He doesn't mind talking about the music, but of course he's not willing to discuss his relationship with Swift.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A dozen children and two adults were served floor sealant instead of milk at a day care summer program at an Alaska elementary school after containers were apparently mixed up, the school district superintendent said Wednesday.
Several students complained of burning sensations in their mouth and throats, and at least one child was treated at a hospital after the Tuesday morning incident in Juneau, Superintendent Bridget Weiss said.
Juneau police are leading the investigation of how the mix-up occurred, “not really because we believe there’s anything criminal or mal-intent at this point, but we do want a thorough investigation of what happened, how it happened, and they’re trained investigators,” Weiss said.
The incident happened while students in the day care program at Sitʼ Eeti Shaanáx̱-Glacier Valley Elementary in Alaska’s capital city were served breakfast. The program is for kids ages 5 to 12.
All food items including milk from a dispenser were provided by a contractor and served by staff. The breakfast items were put on trays, which students took to tables to eat.
Shortly after, children began complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouths and throats.
After school district and contract personnel looked at the container label, it was discovered the clear plastic bag of milk that had been placed in the dispenser was actually a floor sealant that resembles the milk.
Poison control officials were contacted as well as parents. Two of the children who were picked up by their parents may have sought medical advice, the district said.
Weiss said the milk and the floor sealant, which is also a milky, white substance, both come in large plastic bags that are stored inside cardboard boxes. For the milk, the pouch is removed from the box and placed inside the dispenser to serve with meals instead of in cartons.
Both the milk and sealant were stored at a district commodity storage site off campus.
Weiss said that somehow, boxes with sealant in large pouches were “stored or moved on the same pallet as large pouches of milk that were also in cardboard boxes.”
“We don’t know how that happened, but they were all put on the same pallet,” she said. “That pallet was delivered, and the assumption was that it was milk because that’s what we thought was being delivered.”
Part of the investigation will be to determine why food items were stored in the same building as chemicals.
There was no odor or chemical smell to the sealant, but school standards dictate that any chemical used must have a low ingestion risk.
“That was true of the sealant, so our students are doing fine,” she said. A couple of children still had upset stomachs Tuesday evening, but many others were feeling well, she said.
The sealant was removed and placed in chemical storage, and the school district had a state food inspector on site Wednesday morning to verify all proper protocols were in place.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OncoPep, Inc. is proud to be a participant at this year's BIO International Convention 2022 conference June 13-16 in San Diego CA. The company will be sending members of its executive team including CEO Arthur Becker and CFO Sanghyuck Nam. The convention is hosted by Biotechnology Innovation Corporation and aims to unite and empower biotech innovators and their ecosystem to improve lives.
Most importantly, OncoPep will be taking the next steps towards a listing on the KOSDAQ exchange, meeting with Korea Exchange (KRX) executives where OncoPep can further explore the opportunities and merits that a listing and IPO on the KOSDAQ will bring.
"We've been actively working to complete all requirements to be listed on the KOSDAQ," said OncoPep CEO Arthur Becker. "Meeting with KRX officials to further solidify our possible listing on the KOSDAQ affirms the efforts OncoPep scientists and staff have worked tirelessly towards to bring our immunotherapeutics to market and patients in dire need of them."
Also of note at the convention will be the Korea Pavilion which is going to provide some amazing opportunities to bring the pharma and biotech industries from the U.S. and Korea together in some very exciting ways. "Korean investment has been absolutely key to our success and we're excited about attending the Korea Pavilion to be on hand to fully highlight OncoPep's technology," said OncoPep CFO Sanghyuck Nam. "OncoPep is excited to further its discussions regarding collaborations with Korean biotechs and the initiation of clinical trials with Korean PIs."
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OncoPep, Inc. is developing novel immunotherapeutics to prevent the progression of cancer, extend survival, and restore the quality of life of patients. OncoPep's lead program, PVX-410, is an investigational, multi-peptide therapeutic vaccine being evaluated to treat smoldering multiple myeloma and triple-negative breast cancer by stimulating an immune response against cancer cells.
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HANOVER, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The bold flavor of Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces challenges pretzel conventions. With flavored snacking driving pretzel category growth, Snyder's of Hanover—the leading pretzel brand—wants fans to weigh in on the debate: Are they #PretzelsOrPieces?
To fuel the debate, under a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Snyder's of Hanover partnered with famed "Seinfeld" lawyer, Jackie Chiles, who thinks it's "egregious, even audacious" that these busted-up pieces blasted with bold flavors like Cheddar, Hot Buffalo Wing and Honey Mustard & Onion are classified as pretzels.
Fans are invited to call the 1-844-JCHILES hotline, leave their name, number, and email address to be entered for a chance to win Snyder's Pretzel Pieces for life*. In the upcoming weeks, fans should also be on the lookout on TikTok to see how Jackie continues to argue the case on social media using the hashtag #PretzelsOrPieces.
"We wanted to create a campaign that empowered our consumers to have a voice around whether our intensely flavored and uniquely shaped Pieces should be considered pretzels," said Nick Hammitt, Vice President of Salty Snacks at Campbell Snacks. "To get people fired up, we decided to bring back a famed "Seinfeld" lawyer that appealed to fans in a fun, playful way."
For more information on Snyder's of Hanover®, visit www.snydersofhanover.com and visit www.snydersofhanover.com/flavored-pretzel-pieces/ to find where to purchase any of the Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces flavors including Cheddar, Hot Buffalo Wing, Honey Mustard & Onion.
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Miso Robotics will be Ally's first partner – signing a $30 million statement of intent
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ally Robotics – a startup making smart and affordable robotic arms – has launched a campaign to raise up to $8.5 million in seed capital via equity crowdfunding site WAX. Founded by innovative leaders in the robotics and artificial intelligence industry, Ally is already backed by restaurant automation leader Miso Robotics, who has signed a statement of intent to become Ally's first partner and purchase its robotic arms for its Flippy 2 product line, representing a potential revenue of $30 million.
While robotics and automation have helped alleviate the well-documented labor shortage, the majority of robots in the world are too expensive and are only deployed for the most difficult tasks that require heavy lifting or minute precision. It is nearly impossible for companies struggling in low margin industries to integrate robotics into their operations – especially for use cases that require robots to work side by side with human beings.
In response, Ally Robotics is developing cost-effective and easy-to-use robotic arms to fill a massive market need in the restaurant and hospitality industry, with eventual expansion to other sectors including agriculture, construction and manufacturing. The unique hardware and no-code software technology that Ally is developing will also enable sensing control, so the robotic arm understands the world around it.
"Ally isn't content with simply developing and testing our technology in a lab," said Mitch Tolson, CEO and Founder of Ally Robotics. "We want to get our robotic arms in the hands of real companies that are creating change for their customers. That is exactly why we've partnered with Miso to integrate Ally arms into Flippy. We see a future where Ally supplies retail-level robotic solutions that are affordable to all and empower every person and robot to do more, together."
Ally is poised to be a competitive solution among collaborative robotics and service robotics companies – a projected $114 billion combined market by 2027 – and, for Miso specifically, its affordable pricing and smart software will lower the cost of the robotic arm used in Flippy units by 30%.
To invest in Ally Robotics, visit: https://invest.allyrobotics.com.
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Ally Robotics was founded with one simple goal: solve real human workflow problems through simple tech. We're not concerned with cool or complicated tech that fades into the distance. Instead, we are obsessed with smart, reliable and extensible tech that is functional and sustainable. We're deeply passionate about up-leveling the type of work people do and enhancing the holistic human experience to usher in the democratization of automation.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about July 2, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (ii) between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 4, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Kiromic BioPharma securities 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 Kiromic BioPharma class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8051 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 October 4, 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, the IPO documents failed to disclose that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of the IPO documents, imposed a clinical hold, and in fact, contained statements indicating that it had not. Given that the IPO closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after Kiromic BioPharma submitted the Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
Kiromic BioPharma, however, received communications from the FDA on June 16 and 17, 2021, informing it that the FDA was placing the IND applications for its two candidate products on clinical hold. The IPO documents failed to disclose this information, instead representing that clinical testing was expected to proceed in the third quarter of 2021. Clinical testing did not proceed in the third quarter of 2021, nor was it likely given the FDA's imposition of a clinical hold. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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A new ABI Research whitepaper explains how 5G-Advanced features and tools are ripe for enterprise deployment and innovation, and without it, 5G is doomed to fail
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- By 2030, 75% of 5G base stations will be upgraded to 5G-Advanced, accounting for 76 million radios, 23 million macro basebands, and 13 million small cells – all in the consumer market. Adoption in the enterprise will be slower, with half (14 million) small cells upgraded to 5G Advanced by 2030. This dynamic is illustrative of both 5G's impressive evolution –and current frustrating shortcomings.
In its new whitepaper, Is the Industry – and the World – Ready for 5G Advanced?, global intelligence firm ABI Research explores how 5G Advanced—the next evolution of 5G—can be the key to unlocking new capabilities and revenue streams. "It offers features and tools that are ripe for enterprise deployment and innovation, including high-precision 5G positioning, advanced Sidelink device-to-device (D2D) communication, affordable and flexible Reduced Capability (RedCap) New Radio, and support for a host of augmented, virtual, and extended reality use cases," explains Dimitris Mavrakis, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, and author of the whitepaper.
"However, it remains to be seen whether operators are poised to take advantage," Mavrakis ponders. 5G standalone (5G SA), a precursor to 5G Advanced that introduced Service Based Architecture (SBA), where the core network deployment process is based on microservices, APIs and functionality exposure to third parties, has barely broken through. Only a handful of operators have launched nationwide deployments, and most SA launches are focusing on network efficiency rather than innovative use cases.
"This is a mistake that the industry cannot keep repeating. If it does, 5G will be doomed to failure and the industry will be forced to restart the cycle again with 6G," Mavrakis concludes.
To learn more about the evolution of 5G and receive a detailed analysis of 5G-Advanced, download the whitepaper, Is the Industry – and the World – Ready for 5G Advanced?
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LANSING, Mich., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusion Associates (IA), a leading provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion and injection therapies in the Midwest, today opened its 10th infusion clinic in East Lansing, Michigan at 830 West Lake Lansing Road. The newly refinished site is specifically designed for immunocompromised patients and has 17 infusion chairs and four private rooms, and gives patients access to comfortable reclining chairs, TV entertainment, high speed internet, and more.
At Infusion Associates, patients receive access 365 days per year to a full clinical team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and pharmacy team members specialized in infusion medications. To expedite treatment, the company handles prior authorizations for patients and healthcare providers across all locations.
"We are excited to not only join the Lansing community, but also improve the lives of its residents with our accessible and affordable care model," said Jen Ergang, director of operations with Infusion Associates. "We believe patients should have a site of care option that fits into their daily routine to support their health in all areas of life. IA continues to prioritize this as we grow across the Midwest."
Infusion Associates' new location in East Lansing adds to its footprint across Michigan with has plans to be operating 14 infusion centers in the Midwest by the end of 2022, including additions in Novi and Portage, Michigan as well as Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio.
Call (833) 394-0600 or visit Infusion Associates' website to request an appointment or refer a patient to the East Lansing location: https://infusionassociates.com/office-locations/east-lansing-mi/
Infusion Associates (IA) provides life enhancing therapies for patients with chronic conditions, such as gastrointestinal diseases or autoimmune disorders, in a warm and comfortable environment. Current infusion centers are located in East Lansing, Clinton Township, Troy, Okemos, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Grand Haven, and Traverse City, Michigan as well as Plymouth, Minnesota. Infusion Associates provides both a patient and provider-friendly service that delivers high quality patient care while also being the lowest cost provider of infusion therapy. For more information, please visit www.infusionassociates.com.
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Meanwhile, the NhRP's first nonhuman animal rights case in California is already underway
ALBANY, N.Y., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) filed a motion to reargue the 5-2 decision by New York's highest court issued in June in a landmark case that seeks Happy the elephant's right to liberty and release from the Bronx Zoo to an elephant sanctuary.
The New York Court of Appeals "misapprehended and overlooked crucial points of law and fact … resulting in an arbitrary and irrational decision—one that not only sanctions the daily injustice inflicted upon Happy at the Bronx Zoo, but has created instability and confusion in New York law with grave implications for illegally confined human beings," the NhRP writes in its motion.
The NhRP repeatedly cites the two dissenting opinions, which harshly criticize the majority and have been lauded as a historic mark of progress in the global fight to secure fundamental legal rights for nonhuman animals. If the reargument motion is granted, the Court may order another hearing and will issue a decision explaining why it will either reverse or clarify its prior decision.
"No differently than if we had a human client, we feel it's important to do all we can in pursuit of freedom for Happy," said Monica Miller, the NhRP attorney who argued Happy's case. "This includes challenging the wrongness of the majority decision, which, as the two dissenting judges understood, harms Happy as much as it undermines the values and principles of justice upon which our own human rights depend. That's what this motion is about."
In May, the Court of Appeals became the first state high court in the US and the highest court of any English-speaking jurisdiction to consider a case calling for a nonhuman being to be recognized as a legal person (i.e. a rights-holder). In a widely covered hearing, the NhRP argued for recognition of Happy's fundamental right to liberty and release to a sanctuary where this right would be respected.
"As we file this motion we stress that, regardless of how the Court rules on it, the Bronx Zoo and the Wildlife Conservation Society, which manages the zoo, don't need a court order to do the right thing—which is to release Happy and the other elephant they keep in solitary confinement, Patty, to sanctuaries and close the elephant exhibit for good, as the Bronx Zoo once pledged to do," said Elizabeth Stein, an NhRP attorney and Happy's New York counsel.
With the Court not in session for the remaining summer months, the NhRP does not expect a decision on the motion until September at the earliest.
Meanwhile, the NhRP's first case in California–on behalf of Amahle, Nowalzi, and Vusmusi, three elephants held in captivity at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo who are victims of the continuing importation of elephants to US zoos–is already underway.
Earlier this week, the San Francisco Superior Court decided to transfer the case to the Fresno Superior Court on the same day Los Angeles Times columnist Nicholas Goldberg expressed sympathy and support for the launch of the NhRP's fight for nonhuman rights work in the state, writing in an Op-Ed: "For too long, we've salved our consciences with tepid animal welfare laws that allow us to feel magnanimous and benevolent—rather than acknowledging our moral obligations and recognizing that the other living creatures with whom we share the planet have rights too." On Wednesday, Dr. Keith Lindsay, one the world's foremost experts on elephants, discussed the science behind demands for the Fresno elephants' right to liberty in a webinar.
The NhRP sees both Happy's case and the Fresno elephants' case as examples of how "zoos mislead the public into thinking captivity in zoos is for the elephants' own good," said Miller, who is Amahle, Nowalzi, and Vusmusi's California counsel. The NhRP is considering whether to appeal the transfer order.
CASE NO./NAME: THE NONHUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT, INC. on behalf of HAPPY, Petitioner, v. JAMES J. BREHENY, in his official capacity as Executive Vice President and General Director of Zoos and Aquariums of the Wildlife Conservation Society and Director of the Bronx Zoo, and WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (Appellate Case No. 2020-02581)
CASE NO./NAME: NONHUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT, INC. on behalf of Amahle, Nowalzi, and Vusmusi, individuals, Petitioner, v. FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO'S CORPORATION, AND JON FORREST DOHLIN, in his official capacity as Executive Officer and Zoo Director of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo (CASE NO: CPF-22-517751)
For a detailed timeline of Happy's case, court filings, and decisions, visit this page. For a detailed timeline of Nowalzi, Amahle, and Vusmusi's case, court filings, and decisions, visit this page. To download a photo of Happy, visit this page (credit: Gigi Glendinning).
The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States working through litigation, legislation, and education to secure fundamental rights for nonhuman animals.
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Focused on Affordable and Accessible Eye Care, New Businesses to Serve Optical Needs of the Community
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanton Optical, a leading full-service optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, has opened its newest location in the Tyler-Longview area on July 18. Located at 1208 N. University Dr. in the Nacogdoches city, this new store mark Stanton Optical's third store in the area.
"We are excited to bring affordable and convenient eyecare solutions to more neighborhoods in the Tyler-Longview area," said Daniel Stanton, CEO of Now Optics. "Our continued growth allows us to provide eyewear products, eyecare services and new job opportunities to the residents of Nacogdoches."
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, Stanton Optical is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes My Eyelab. Now Optics has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable and convenient eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Tapping into its national network of independent eye doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2 million telehealth eye exams.
On top of that, an assortment of over 2,000 unique frames to fit both style and budgets, guided by our knowledgeable and friendly staff, allows consumers the ultimate eye care experience. For convenience, Stanton Optical in the Tyler-Longview area accepts both same day appointments and walk-ins for eye exams and offers two pairs of glasses including the cost of an eye exam, starting at just $79. You can get an eye exam and your single vision glasses all made the same day due to onsite lab in this store. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped Stanton Optical, as its proprietary telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
Hours for the new store in Nacogdoches is Monday – Saturday from 9AM-7PM. Sundays - Closed. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.stantonoptical.com or call (936) 213-3896.
ABOUT NOW OPTICS:
Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health solutions. Now Optics consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday; while My Eyelab ranked on the top #100 on Entrepreneur's list of Top New Franchises in 2022. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.
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A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association
GRANTS PASS, Ore., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 20, Dutch Bros Coffee will hold its 16th annual Drink One for Dane day. The drive-thru coffee company will donate a portion of proceeds from all of its more than 550 shops to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the leading non-profit organization in ALS research, care, advocacy, educational and professional programming.
Dane Boersma founded Dutch Bros with his brother, Travis, in 1992. Dane passed away from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2009. Dutch Bros and the Boersma family started Drink One for Dane as a way to bring awareness to, and support research to find treatments and cures for, the disease.
"On May 20th, our customers can make a massive difference with their daily cup of coffee. Drink One for Dane is a reminder of the resilience of those who have suffered and are suffering from ALS," said Travis Boersma, co-founder and executive chairman of Dutch Bros. "We appreciate our continued partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and are proud to support the vital mission of finding a cause and cure for ALS."
To date, Dutch Bros has donated more than $10 million to MDA with the support of customers. In addition to raising money at the stand, customers can donate directly to the campaign at https://www.dutchbros.com/drink-one-for-dane.
MDA is the world's leader in funding research, care and advocacy in the search to cure muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. Research continues into understanding the root cause of the disease and finding a cure.
"Continuing the legacy of Dane Boersma is a part of MDA's mission because he and his family, and the entire Dutch Bros community, are a part of the MDA family," said Donald S. Wood, PhD, President and CEO of MDA. "For decades, MDA has led the way for innovations in ALS science and care. Thanks to MDA-funded research, we now have treatments for ALS and have made tremendous leaps forward in our understanding of the causes of ALS. In addition, the ACT for ALS, of which MDA played an integral part, was signed into law in December 2021 and is the largest expansion of government funding for access to investigational therapies. For these reasons, this is a more hopeful time than ever before for patients and families living with ALS. We are eternally grateful to Dutch Bros. as we celebrate our 16th year of partnership and over $10 million raised. Cheers to the Wise Man! The MDA Community is Drinking One for Dane alongside you and all families living with ALS."
To find a Dutch Bros location near you, visit www.dutchbros.com/locations.
About Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros Coffee is a drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. Headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, it's now sharing the "Dutch Luv" with more than 550 locations in 13 states. Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, an exclusive Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Its rich, proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish.
In addition to its mission of speed, quality and service, Dutch Bros is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through its Dutch Bros Foundation and local franchisees, the company donates several million dollars to causes across the country each year.
To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit www.dutchbros.com, follow Dutch Bros Coffee on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & TikTok, and download the Dutch Bros app to earn points and score rewards!
About Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Bayern Munich has today announced the appointment of Dee Kundra as Managing Director for the Americas.
Kundra joined FC Bayern in 2017 as Head of Marketing & Communications to lead the club's audience development and brand positioning strategy within North, Central and south America. In that time, the club has successfully increased their Americas fan base and further established its brand in the region.
Her new responsibilities include advancing the club's strategic objectives, working directly with headquarters to drive organizational success. She will report into Moritz Mattes, FC Bayern Munich's Chief of Staff responsible for the steering and development of the club's international offices in New York, Shanghai and Bangkok under the stewardship of Andreas Jung, FC Bayern's Executive Board Member responsible for marketing.
"Dee has proven herself to be an important part of our senior executive team. Her contribution to the club's successes in the Americas over the last five years has been substantial. We are confident that she will guide the team into an even stronger position of growth within the region," commented FC Bayern Munich Executive Board Member – Marketing, Andreas Jung.
"I am honored to be trusted by the FC Bayern board, in particular Andreas Jung, to take the lead for our operations in the Americas. This appointment comes at an exciting time for the sport of soccer as the region sets its sights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond," said Dee Kundra, FC Bayern Munich, Managing Director – Americas.
Prior to joining FC Bayern, Kundra acquired a wealth of international experience holding senior roles at the New York Cosmos and Liverpool FC as well as working on Barclays' global sponsorship of the Premier League at Lexis Agency.
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– Company Also Announces Participation in the BTIG Biotechnology Conference and the Stifel Biotech Summer Summit –
SEATTLE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI BioPharma Corp. (CTI BioPharma) (NASDAQ: CTIC) today announced that management plans to report its second quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, August 8, 2022, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Following the announcement, members of the management team will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results and provide a general corporate update at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
To access the live call by phone please dial (888) 317-6003 (domestic) or (412) 317-6061 (international); the conference ID is 0078819. A live audio webcast of the event may also be accessed through the "Investors" section of CTI's website at www.ctibiopharma.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event.
August Conferences
CTI BioPharma also announced that it will participate in one-on-one meetings at the BTIG Biotechnology Conference on August 9, 2022. Additionally, the Company will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one meetings at the Stifel Biotech Summer Summit on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 11:00 am E.T.
The Stifel fireside chat will be webcast live and available for replay from the Investors section of CTI BioPharma's website at www.ctibiopharma.com.
About CTI BioPharma Corp.
We are a commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of novel targeted therapies for blood-related cancers that offer a unique benefit to patients and their healthcare providers. CTI has one FDA-approved product VONJO® (pacritinib), a JAK2 and IRAK1, that spares JAK1. VONJO is approved for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis with a platelet count below 50 × 109/L. This indication is approved under FDA accelerated approval based on spleen volume reduction. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s). CTI is conducting the Phase 3 PACIFICA study of VONJO in patients with myelofibrosis and severe thrombocytopenia as a post-marketing requirement.
VONJO® is a registered trademark of CTI BioPharma Corp.
CTI BioPharma Investor Contacts:
Argot Partners
+212-600-1902
cti@argotpartners.com
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASA: COD), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today it will release its second quarter 2022 results on Thursday, August 11, 2022, after the market close. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors. Management on the call will include Dwight Egan, CEO, Brian Brown, CFO, and Andrew Benson, Head of Investor Relations.
The call and webcast will be available via:
Webcast: ir.codiagnostics.com on the Events & Webcast's page
Conference Call: 877-317-6789 (domestic) or 412-317-6789 (international)
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be recorded and later made available on the Company's website.
About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company's technologies are utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.
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Hepsiburada launches the pilot store based on artificial intelligence with a 'pick and go' concept.
ISTANBUL, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform, today announces the launch of Hepsiburada Smart by MIMEX, a new offline shopping experience that uses artificial intelligence, image processing and digital sensors to allow customers to simply pick their products off the shelf and leave the store.
Hepsiburada Smart, featuring the MIMEX smart store concept, was launched with the support of approximately 2.2 million euros from the European Commission within the scope of Horizon 2020, one of the world's largest R&D and innovation programs. MIMEX, short for 'Micro Market Experience', was developed by Hepsiburada, as well as four other international companies (Spindox-Italy, Cefla-Italy, Metrica6-Spain, Fondazione Bruno Kessler-Italy) operating in the fields of hardware, sensors, camera systems and smart shelves. The store offers its customers an easy, fast and frictionless shopping experience.
'Pick and go' concept …
In Hepsiburada Smart, there is no physical payment point. All shopping-related transactions are carried out using artificial intelligence, image processing and digital weight sensor technologies, to deliver an easy and convenient shopping experience for shoppers.
The customers start their shopping journey by scanning the QR code on the kiosk at the entrance of the Hepsiburada Smart store. All they then need to do is enter the store, choose the products they like, and leave. Products chosen by customers are instantly added to the virtual cart in the application, and products left back on the shelf are immediately removed from the cart. When the shopping is completed, the customers simply leave the store without making any physical payment. The entire shopping process can be completed in seconds with no wasted time.
Hepsiburada Smart: Artificial intelligence-based image processing technology and low store costs
The artificial intelligence-based image processing technology used in the store distinguishes Hepsiburada Smart by MIMEX from the few similar cashierless store models in the global retail market. Thanks to the technology used in this project, the Hepsiburada SMART stores can be deployed and operated with relatively lower costs.
Hepsiburada CEO Mr. Emirdağ stated: "We are proud to continue representing Türkiye in the global technology arena with innovation and transforming the way our customers are able to shop. The launch of Hepsiburada Smart is a great testament to our vision of leading digitalization of commerce. Our R&D teams will continue to develop this kind of innovative projects by combining their expertise with internal partnerships and drive innovation in the smart retail sector."
Hepsiburada Smart by MIMEX will be opened to customers in Trump Mall in İstanbul by the beginning of January 2023.
About Hepsiburada
Hepsiburada is a leading e-commerce technology platform in Türkiye, combining a globally proven e-commerce business model with a one-stop 'Super App' to cater to our customers' everyday needs and to help make people's daily lives better. Customers can access a broad range of products and services including same-day delivery of groceries and essentials, products from international merchants, airline tickets and payment services through our embedded digital wallet, Hepsipay. As at the end of March 2022, we had seamlessly connected 44.2 million members and 82.9 thousand Active Merchants.
Founded in Istanbul in 2000, Hepsiburada was built to lead the digitalization of commerce in Türkiye. As a female-founded organization, we are committed to meaningful action to empower women. Through our 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' program, we have reached over 32 thousand female entrepreneurs across Türkiye to date.
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CBF Productions' Brings Star-Studded Lineup Featuring New VIP Experiences and Headlining Performance from Country Music Superstar Brad Paisley!
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBF Productions, one of California's largest traveling festival production companies, announced its return to Santa Clarita with its legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festival at Central Park on Saturday, September 3rd. This family-friendly outdoor affair features tasty food vendors, local craft brews, and headlining performance by legendary superstar, Brad Paisley, one of the country music's most decorated male solo artists of all time, along with sets from some of today's most sought-after country artists still to be announced.
"The wait is finally over, and we are so excited to bring back entertainment and fun to SoCal with our famous Boots & Brew's Country Music Festival in the cities of Santa Clarita, Ventura, and Morgan Hills," said Founder of CBF Productions, Vincenzo Giammanco. "We are thrilled to have Brad Paisley headline in Santa Clarita and have a grand surprise for our final show in Ventura!"
Returning to sunny Santa Clarita after a series of unfortunate postponements due to the pandemic, Los Angeles county's largest and most successful country music festival is back. Past acts include Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Maddie & Tae, Chris Lane, Russell Dickerson, and more. CBF Productions has ramped up its amenities this year and upgraded some features for VIP attendees, including exclusive bars & food vendors, flushable toilets, private "Corrals" for rent, and added a brand-new upgraded Paddock level which offers up-close-viewing and extra amenities. This year in addition to single-day event tickets, Boots & Brews offers a Multi-Festival Pass which allows guests to attend multiple Boots & Brew events throughout southern California for a special price.
For more information on all upcoming Boots & Brews Country Music Festival dates, please visit BootsAndBrews.com and join the mailing list to receive news & special offers.
ABOUT CBF PRODUCTIONS:
One of California's largest traveling festival production companies, CBF has been producing a variety of adult and family-friendly events for over 13 years. From their legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festivals to regional Tequila & Taco Festivals, Winter & Spring Wine Walks, and more, CBF showcases the best craft breweries, wineries, and tequilas in the state, combined with mouthwatering local cuisine, alongside amazing entertainment. CBF Productions is the exclusive promoter of Surfer's Point LIVE, Southern California's Newest Outdoor Entertainment Destination, which features a full season of large-scale oceanfront festivals, concerts & events. CBF productions has been at the forefront of entertainment in the Ventura County area and beyond. From their various sold-out events to the revival of Ventura's Main Street with their annual seasonal Wine Walks.
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre's most talented and decorated male solo artists. Over the past 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, among many others. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 24 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The 2010 CMA Entertainer of the Year's past works have amassed over 3.9 billion on-demand streams. Paisley continues to collaborate with Peyton Manning in a multi-year ad campaign with Nationwide insurance. In 2015, the global superstar partnered with Boot Barn® to develop Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley, an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts. A prolific entertainer, Paisley's first prime-time special, Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special, aired on ABC in December 2019 and has garnered over 18.1 million viewers to date. Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are co-founders of nonprofit organization The Store, a free-referral based grocery store, which aims to empower low-income individuals and families in the Nashville area. For more information, visit www.thestore.org.
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A diverse coalition including law enforcement and criminal justice advocates came together to increase safety & strengthen communities
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REFORM Alliance, the nonprofit organization founded by award-winning recording artist Meek Mill; Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin; entrepreneur and business mogul Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter; and other leaders across business, philanthropy, and entertainment, announced today that new reforms to the Sunshine State's criminal justice system will go into effect Friday, July 1st.
The reforms to Florida's probation system come after bipartisan legislation championed by REFORM and its partners in the Florida Safety Coalition were unanimously passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Tomorrow, people on state probation and community control in Florida will be eligible to receive new education and workforce credits that will shorten probation terms for those who pursue a GED, degree, or vocational certification and/or maintain full time employment. Individuals can earn 30 days off their supervision terms for each 6-month period in which they work an average of 30 hours per week. They are also eligible to earn 60 days off their probation term for each completed educational activity.
The Sunshine State will also enact a new permanent infrastructure for remote reporting statewide, creating a pathway for counties to enable people on probation and their supervision officers to leverage technology and save transit time by connecting in ways that better support rehabilitative goals and successful reentry into society.
Together, these measures will help people on probation pursue activities that build safer communities and will also reduce technical violations, which contribute to the probation-to-prison pipeline. The new provisions will help tens of thousands of people successfully complete their probation terms and safely reduce the number of people on supervision in Florida.
"Improving public safety isn't a partisan issue," REFORM CEO Robert Rooks said. "The new law means more people on probation will pursue education and employment, producing better outcomes for themselves and their families. That will lead to safer and stronger communities for all. This is a huge win."
"At a time when our politics are increasingly polarized and we see crime and public safety becoming a wedge issue in campaigns, lawmakers from both parties in Florida showed that supervision reform can be smart on crime and good for communities," said Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer & Chief Operations Officer of REFORM Alliance, which is a member of the Florida Safety Coalition. "REFORM Alliance thanks Governor DeSantis, our champions Rep. Koster and Senator Perry, and the entire Florida legislature for their leadership. The unanimous support of both the Florida House and Senate demonstrate just how urgent these changes are; encouraging redemption, education, and employment for people all across the state."
"I am thrilled that SB752 has taken effect," said REFORM Founding Partner and Arnold Ventures Co-founder Laura Arnold. "This law will have a profound impact on both probationers and the community supervision system. By incentivizing and rewarding people who pursue work and education with shorter probation terms, we will safely reduce the scale of Florida's probation system and help to change lives. The expanded opportunity for remote reporting, which was championed by probation officers themselves, will also help Florida's workforce and economy by reducing the burden of in-person visits and more appropriately aligning supervision resources to where they are needed most. I have deep gratitude to the lawmakers and our coalition for making this happen."
"This new law will help more than 150,000 on probation in Florida by removing barriers to their success and rewarding them for doing well," said Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO and Co-chair of REFORM Alliance. "Not only was this unanimously supported by members of the Florida legislature, but probation officers, business owners, and community service providers all joined us in the effort to pass this new law. This is going to safely reduce the number of people on supervision, improve lives and increase community stability across the state."
"These changes are a strong step toward strengthening public safety and improving the lives of real people in our communities," said Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, which is a member of the Florida Safety Coalition. "FRRC is a statewide, membership-based organization made up of people with past convictions, our families and those impacted by the criminal legal system. We appreciate that the voices of Florida's justice-impacted community were included in these probation reforms, and look forward to building on this success in the months and years ahead."
"SB752 will help Florida's criminal justice system hold individuals accountable while still offering an achievable path to rehabilitation and redemption," said David Safavian, General Counsel, American Conservative Union, which is a member of the Florida Safety Coalition. "Education and employment credits for people on probation are some of the most effective ways to incentivize the hard work of self-improvement. This not only reduces crime, but simultaneously expands our workforce and strengthens communities. We applaud Governor DeSantis for signing this legislation into law and thank members of the legislature who championed these improvements."
The new law builds on REFORM's legislative accomplishments, which now number 14 bills across 9 states that are helping move people from the probation-to-prison pipeline into stability, wellness, and economic opportunity. REFORM has created a pathway for more than 650,000 people to exit the system across the nation.
In addition to thanking Governor DeSantis, REFORM and the Florida Safety Coalition also collectively recognized Senator Keith Perry (R-Gainesville) and Representative Traci Koster (R-Tampa), who championed these reforms through the legislature, where they received unanimous support in both the House and Senate. The coalition also thanked Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Miami), and Representative Patt Maney (R-Fort Walton Beach) for their support of these probation reforms.
About REFORM Alliance:
REFORM is committed to transforming probation and parole throughout the United States by changing laws, systems, and culture. The organization is working to replace America's criminal justice system with a restorative approach that is fair, accountable, and invested in rehabilitation. Our goal is for people to reenter society with dignity, create meaningful pathways to work, and equip them with the tools to succeed, all while making families and communities safer and stronger.
The nonprofit organization was founded in the wake of the #FreeMeek movement by award-winning recording artist Meek Mill; Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin; Arnold Ventures co-founder Laura Arnold; entrepreneur and business mogul Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter; Kraft Group CEO and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft; Galaxy Digital CEO and founder Michael E. Novogratz; Vista Equity Partners founder, chairman, CEO Robert F. Smith; Brooklyn Nets co-owner and philanthropic investor Clara Wu Tsai; and CNN host and activist Van Jones. Veteran criminal justice advocate Robert Rooks leads the organization as CEO, and, most recently in October 2021, philanthropist, pediatrician, and criminal justice reform advocate Dr. Priscilla Chan joined the organization's Board of Directors.
Learn more and take action with REFORM by visiting https://reformalliance.com/actions/.
About the Florida Safety Coalition:
The Florida Safety Coalition is a citizen-led organization of individuals and groups working to prevent future crime, save taxpayer dollars, and provide all Floridians with more opportunities for success by improving our probation system. Partners include the REFORM Alliance, Faith & Freedom Coalition, American Conservative Union, Alliance for Safety and Justice, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Americans for Prosperity Florida, Florida Policy Institute and Operation New Hope. For more information, visit flsafetycoalition.com.
Contact:
Cristin Klein
cristin@reformalliance.com
Berk Communications
reform@berkcommunications.com
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MARS (KXAN) – It took us a few decades, but we’ve finally done it. We have officially left our trash on another planet. Last week, NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team tweeted a startling discovery:
“My team has spotted something unexpected: It’s a piece of a thermal blanket that they think may have come from my descent stage, the rocket-powered jet pack that set me down on landing day back in 2021.”
@NASAPersevere
The piece of space junk is a large sheet of thermal blanket. The photo was captured by Perseverance Rover’s Right Mastcam-Z camera. These cameras are located on the Rover’s mast. It was taken on June 13th at around 10:05 UTC.
The sheet landed about 1.2 miles from where Perseverance set down in February of last year. The space agency said in a follow-up tweet that they weren’t sure how the piece got that far away from the landing site.
What is the Mars Perseverance mission?
The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover was sent to the planet to find signs of microbial life, according to NASA. The mission will also help determine if humans can live on the dead red rock. The rover landed on the planet on February 18th, 2021, and was to spend one Martian year — that’s about 687 Earth days — exploring Mars.
While exploring, the rover will find “compelling rocks.” These rocks consist of anything that looks like they were formed or altered by water. These rocks would have chemical signs of the building blocks of life, according to NASA.
The rover will then collect the rock samples, seal them up, and leave them to be collected at a later time. The rover can collect up to 30 rock samples from across the planet.
Finally, the rover will test oxygen production on the planet. These tests will be essential for possible colonization in the future. The rover can also monitor dust and weather on the planet’s surface. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trash-on-mars-nasa-finds-human-junk-on-red-planet/ | 2022-06-24T15:16:28Z |
NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) between November 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 31, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lucid 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 Lucid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4992 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 May 31, 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. 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, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business and operations. Specifically, Defendants overstated Lucid's production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were already significantly hampering the Company's operations.
To join the Lucid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4992 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Enterprise Content Impact Platform uses SEO and data science technology to power its latest product offering
BERLIN and WALTHAM, Mass., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acrolinx, a global leader in helping the world's largest enterprises create higher-impact content, is excited to announce a unique partnership with Oncrawl, the SEO and data platform powered by the industry-leading SEO Crawler and Log Analyzer.
Acrolinx's newest product offering — the Content Cube — recognizes the need for enterprises to measure the impact of their digital content strategies. It gives marketers clear insight into their content's success by aligning performance metrics with content quality data, and uncovering areas for improvement. Acrolinx is using Oncrawl's industry-leading, powerful website crawler to provide website content for the Content Cube to analyze.
Acrolinx chose to power the Content Cube with Oncrawl because of its versatility and comprehensive crawling technologies. Consequently, our solution can handle even the most inhospitable, uncrawlable websites, revealing accurate and valuable data for our customers. Through its capacity to scan the maximum amount of website content, Oncrawl uncovers missed opportunities for increased engagement and identifies potential website pages that put brand reputation at risk. The Content Cube collects performance data from Oncrawl's crawl and combines it with the Acrolinx quality scores, providing guidance for content improvement.
Acrolinx and Oncrawl look forward to future developments together. With technologies that are complementary on a conceptual level — Oncrawl helps enterprises make content easily indexable by search engines to drive more traffic to it, while Acrolinx helps enterprises create impactful content that leads to conversions — we're excited to bring more insights to our customers together.
"The Content Cube provides concrete benefits to users, and we're excited to continue to work with Acrolinx on integrating our crawl technologies into specific solutions. Access to website data is the key to every successful campaign, whether for increased visibility or improved engagement," confirms François Goube, CEO and Founder of Oncrawl.
About Acrolinx
Acrolinx is the leader in content impact. Our AI-powered software improves the quality, fitness, and performance of enterprise content. Acrolinx customers increase their content's value by streamlining its creation, governing it against established writing guidelines, and improving its impact over time. Acrolinx helps Fortune 2000 companies eliminate editorial bottlenecks, quality issues, budget overruns, and compliance risks from their content supply chain. Learn more at acrolinx.com.
About Oncrawl
Oncrawl is an enterprise SEO and data platform powered by data science and machine learning. The solution helps more than a thousand clients in 66 countries to improve their organic traffic, rankings, and revenues by opening Google's black box. Clients include Rakuten, Canon, Lastminute.com, Forbes, and other major companies.
Driven by a strong technical spirit, Oncrawl gives search marketers easy access to the data they need by providing the tools, analysis, and reports to support the entire SEO process. In 2021, Oncrawl became the most awarded SEO platform with multiple awards at the US, UK, Canadian, Global, European, APAC and Mena Search Awards. Learn more at oncrawl.com.
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Texas newspaper editor says ‘urgent questions’ about Uvalde massacre have not been answered
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business
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Government statements are not adding up. Gaps and discrepancies are raising alarms. Elected officials are failing to answer the public’s questions.
This is a moment when journalists are needed. And a moment when journalists have to get it right.
Unfortunately the subject matter is utterly heartbreaking: The deaths of 19 children and 2 adults at Robb Elementary. How was the gunman able to murder so many people? Why wasn’t he stopped sooner? Who was responsible for the police response? Why were so many of the initial accounts incorrect, according to newer statements? What should we believe?
Questions about the police response were front and center all day Thursday, due in large part to parents who spoke up, backed up by amateur video clips of Tuesday’s chaotic crime scene. Most of their questions have not been answered. Frustrations have been boiling over. “We’ve been given a lot of bad information,” CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz said at Thursday afternoon’s press conference. “These parents deserve to know exactly what happened, minute by minute, to their children,” Anderson Cooper said to Prokupecz later in the day.
The questions have, of course, triggered discomfort and defensiveness. When I turned on “Fox & Friends” on Thursday morning, I heard Ainsley Earhardt saying “it’s easy for the media in New York or California to place judgment on what’s happening.” But her comment missed the point — members of the media on the ground in Texas are the relevant questioners. I checked in with Marc Duvoisin, editor of the San Antonio Express-News, the daily newspaper closest to Uvalde. He agreed with my perception that Thursday was a turning point in the coverage of the shooting.
“Urgent questions about the police response to the massacre have not been answered with clarity or consistency, and residents’ frustration began to boil over on social media,” Duvoisin said in an email message Thursday night. “The information gap became a partisan talking point, and elected officials began to demand answers and an investigation.”
Let me quote Duvoisin in full:
“This afternoon’s briefing by an official of the Texas Department of Public Safety answered some questions about the police response, but left considerable confusion. Why was the door to the school unlocked that morning? Unknown.”
“The day before, DPS officials had said a school police officer confronted the gunman before he entered the school. At today’s briefing, a DPS official said the opposite: the gunman entered the school without facing resistance. Police officers got there several minutes later. Why did it take an hour for a SWAT team to assemble and force its way inside: ‘That’s a tough question.'”
“Information about the incident has been tightly controlled from the very beginning. Throughout the day Tuesday, Uvalde police were tightlipped about the casualty count. So were local hospitals. It wasn’t until late Tuesday afternoon that the scope of the carnage was made public — by the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott. In my experience, that is unusual. In a mass casualty event, I’m used to seeing the head of the principal responding agency brief the media, often several times a day.”
Duvoisin helped direct coverage of the 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino, and back then, reporters were briefed by the city’s police chief. “They did not have to wait on the governor of California to get the facts,” he said. “I think the shortage of information has created frustration, and that frustration was compounded on Wednesday when Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and others went to Uvalde to hold a news conference. Abbott praised the first responders, expressed sympathy for the victims and talked in general terms about the importance of mental healthcare. But he revealed very few details about what actually happened inside that school.”
Where is Abbott now?
On Wednesday, the Texas governor talked tough while confronted by Beto O’Rourke. On Thursday, Abbott was nowhere to be seen. Questions hung in Uvalde’s 90-degree air. Every possible explanation only made the pain worse. CNN national security analyst Juliette Kayyem’s words stuck with me: She hit on the fact that Texas authorities initially talked about how much “worse” the attack could have been. “We are hearing that things could have been worse, which is always true,” Kayyem wrote. “The question is whether things could have been less bad. And I fear the answer could be yes.”
That’s what journalists are figuring out, hour by hour, in Uvalde and beyond. I highly recommend this thread by Stephen Gutowski, founder and editor of gun policy/politics site The Reload, who said “the more we learn about how the police handled this shooting, the more outrageous it becomes. I’ve done active shooter training with several groups. The first principle is always to act as quickly as possible. How could they possibly have waited so long?” When will the governor answer?
Maybe on Friday. Abbott — who was scheduled to speak Friday at the first day of the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting — is canceling his in-person appearance to attend a Friday afternoon press conference in Uvalde. He will speak to the convention virtually instead.
“The governor will be address the NRA through prerecorded video,” spokesman Mark Miner told the Dallas Morning News Thursday.
Erasing any chance at common ground
As WaPo media critic Erik Wemple tweeted, “TV news anchors always caution that preliminary reports about mass shootings can be wrong, in part because of incorrect information from authorities. But this is of another magnitude altogether.” Yes it is. Officials “have offered varied timelines and explanations of the massacre and law enforcement’s response,” WaPo’s Mark Berman wrote. “They have also made sometimes inconsistent or contradictory announcements about key details, such as how the shooter entered the school or how long he was inside. They have even withdrawn some claims outright.”
I caught some flak on Twitter for saying that the immense confusion about the attack timeline will make it even harder to find any common ground because some people will stick with the original “facts;” others will believe the new info; others will tune it out; and others will disbelieve it all.
I admit that common ground is all but impossible. But how about a relatively shared understanding of the most basic facts? This week’s confusion is causing a gaping void. Conspiracy theories about the attack are already spreading among folks who are inclined to believe mass shootings are gun-seizure plots. Claims about a massive coverup are already spreading among folks inclined to believe that. Journalists will get to the bottom of this, but by the time all the facts are assembled into a whole, the disinfo sphere may have won…
Further reading
— NBC’s Mike Hixenbaugh: “What was happening inside that classroom for an *hour*? It keeps getting more horrific…” (Twitter)
— “Police lie” is a primary reaction from progressives right now. “All of us… are hopefully seeing what a mistake it can be to think the police are telling us the truth,” Dan Froomkin writes… (Press Watch)
— “These police failed” is a reaction from some (but not all) conservatives. One of the Daily Caller’s main headlines now is “TX Police Lt. basically said cops were too scared of getting shot to storm classroom…” (Daily Caller)
— One of the Express-News’s top stories: “After Uvalde massacre, Texas GOP leaders double down on the same fixes they tried after Santa Fe…” (Express-News)
My interview with Texas Tribune’s EIC
My guest on this week’s “Reliable Sources” podcast is Sewell Chan, editor in chief of The Texas Tribune, one of the country’s foremost nonprofit newsrooms. He recounted how his staff had fanned out across the state to cover Tuesday’s primary when they had to pivot to the mass murder in Uvalde. He has been trying to make sure that staffers take mental health breaks amid marathon reporting days. “All editors and news managers have to think about the wellbeing and safety of our employees,” he said. “Not just getting the story but also making sure that…we’re able to talk about what we’re processing.”
Chan also discussed several other reasons why Texas is in the news, from primary election results to abortion restrictions to heat waves. “It never lets up in Texas,” he said. Tune in via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or your favorite app…
Showing instead of telling?
VF’s Charlotte Klein recapped the media world conversation about whether viewers should see the gory reality that modern weapons destroy bodies. “The kind of graphic imagery some are advocating for is, at the moment, theoretical, as it’s unclear what photos even exist of the crime scene in Uvalde that would be accessible to the media,” she notes. “And there are a number of reasons why such photos aren’t publicized, including protecting the privacy of the family and journalistic traditions.” But still…
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Some New Yorkers turning to personal protection devices for peace of mind amid surge in violent crime
By Jessica Moore
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NEW YORK (WCBS) — With a surge in violent crime, many people are concerned about their safety, and for some, having a personal protection device is offering peace of mind.
“I actually got followed by someone for three to five blocks,” 29-year-old Cathryn Mulvey said. “It definitely made me question my safety in the city.”
Now, she carries a personal alarm.
“If I even sense someone coming near me, I will not hesitate to pull this,” she told CBS2’s Jessica Moore.
Pepper spray tops many lists for effective protection devices. In March, more than 500 people lined up for a giveaway in Chinatown to combat anti-Asian violence.
Martial arts expert Dan Anderson agrees it can do the job.
“You don’t have to be a master to use pepper spray. You just have to be able to point it and spray it in that vicinity,” he said.
But Anderson, a nationally recognized self-defense expert, says most valuable is the confidence and expertise that comes from training.
“Someone will walk up to me and tell me that they feel a lot more confident after training,” he said.
He also demonstrated a few other tactics to help keep you safe.
“I would just reach down my pocket and I would grab a handful a change in my hand … and throw the change at their face. And then, of course, I would try to run and get out of the situation,” Anderson said.
But some situations require a more unconventional call for help.
“He came in and he struck me in the mouth,” Christin Wein told CBS2.
Wein says she was being assaulted by her ex and explained she feared an alarm or 911 call would further enflame an already dangerous situation, so all she did was press a button on her bracelet.
Her brother-in-law and others were automatically notified that she was in trouble, along with the police.
The bracelet is called Flare. It’s designed so a small button can alert up to five contacts and 911, and also shows a person’s location.
It was developed by Quinn Fitzgerald and Sara de Zarraga.
“When you’re in trouble, when you’re in an unsafe situation or when you’re in a questionable situation, you can really discreetly get help,” de Zarraga said.
It was their unique perspective that led to the creation of the device. Fitzgerald and de Zarraga are both survivors of sexual assault.
They say there are a multitude of situations that can be handled with a quiet call for assistance.
“College students who are commuting around their campus … Real estate agents who have to go into other people’s homes … Nurses, as well, who interact with patients … Women using online dating for the first time,” de Zarraga said.
It’s Bluetooth-operated. One press of the button can initiate a fake phone call to ease the user out of an uncomfortable situation. Users can select what the call recording will say, from a boyfriend or girlfriend checking in to a friend saying you forgot your wallet.
But a longer press initiates a call for help, notifying a pre-selected group of people, including law enforcement, that there’s a problem.
Fitzgerald and de Zarraga demonstrated with de Zarraga pressing the button on her bracelet.
“I just got a text message from Flare saying that Sarah is in an iffy situation, and it gives me her phone number and it shares her exact location with me,” Fitzgerald explained.
“And this is a call from 911 coming in,” de Zarraga said.
It’s another way to take action to try to recapture some peace of mind.
“We want you to feel confident and comfortable taking action at the first sign of something being off because that’s what is safer for you,” Fitzgerald said.
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As Famine Stalks Six Regions, Country's Humanitarian Response Plan Remains 85% Unfunded
NEW YORK , May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Against Hunger, a leader in the global movement to end hunger, today reported that it is seeing the highest rates of admission to its hunger treatment centers in Somalia since the NGO began working there in 1992. From January to April 2022, the humanitarian organization has seen a 55% increase in the number of severely malnourished children admitted to its 51 nutrition and health centers across the country, compared to the same period last year. Yet, just 15% of Somalia's humanitarian funding needs for 2022 have been met.
Soaring food prices, unprecedented drought, and conflict are driving the alarming rise in hunger in Somalia, where six regions could face famine this year. Across the country, fuel costs have doubled in the last month and the price of food continues to climb, in part due to the impacts of the war in Ukraine. In the El Barde region, for example, costs of staple goods have more than doubled since May of 2021: vegetable oil has increased by 129% (3 liters has risen from $3.50 USD to $8), flour by 133% (50 kilograms from $30 to $70), and rice by 112% (50 kilograms from $33 to $70).
"High food prices and limited access to clean water have led to increases in severe malnutrition and alarming outbreaks of deadly water-borne diseases like cholera," said Ahmed Khalif, Action Against Hunger's Country Director in Somalia. "Our teams have rapidly scaled up famine prevention and emergency treatment programs, but we need more resources and guaranteed safe access to reach the most vulnerable people. More severely malnourished children are showing up to our Stabilization Centers than ever and, while most cases are treatable, we don't have enough funds, medicines, or beds to admit everyone in need."
As more Somali children's lives are in jeopardy, securing lifesaving treatment for malnutrition could become even more challenging in the months ahead. The war in Ukraine is threatening the global supply of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), the fortified peanut paste that can bring a malnourished child back to full health in as little as six weeks. According to a report from Unicef released this week, global prices for RUTF are expected to increase by 16% over the next six months as the costs for transportation and ingredients like peanuts, sugar, and oil continue to rise.
Vulnerable communities in Somalia also are dealing with prolonged drought that has killed up to 30% of livestock since the middle of 2021. Nearly 800,000 people in Somalia have been forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge in displacement camps and severely straining camp resources. People are resorting to desperate measures to secure food for their families.
"Conflict is both a cause and consequence of hunger, and we are deeply concerned about the potential impact of increasing hunger on peace and stability in Somalia," said Khalif. "Insecurity and political instability make it harder for organizations like Action Against Hunger to safely deliver aid to the most vulnerable communities. As the threat of famine looms in six areas of Somalia, we urgently call for unimpeded humanitarian access to people in need and increased and flexible funding to meet growing needs."
Somalia is not alone in facing a severe hunger crisis in the region. Across the Horn of Africa, 6.8 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition. Action Against Hunger urges world leaders to take bold and immediate action to save lives and provide assistance to than 23 million people who face rising food insecurity in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
"In addition to emergency relief, we call on governments to invest in strengthening local systems, especially social protection systems, to foster long-term resilience in the face of conflict," said Michelle Brown, Associate Director of Advocacy for Action Against Hunger. "We are encouraged by the US Senate's passage of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Bill, which includes badly-needed funding for humanitarian relief in Ukraine and around the world, where communities are suffering from increased food insecurity."
Action Against Hunger in Somalia
Working in the country since 1992, Action Against Hunger's teams in Somalia are preventing and treating hunger, improving water and sanitation, and strengthening health systems. We have provided treatment to nearly 100,000 children and adults for malnutrition and other illnesses so far in 2022. To prevent the spread of disease, we are supporting measles vaccination campaigns and cholera treatment centers and providing supplies and education to promote hygiene. Our teams are also helping thousands of families who face drought and hunger through cash transfers, emergency water trucking, and agricultural innovations such as solar irrigation kits.
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is leading a global movement to end hunger in our lifetimes. It innovates solutions, advocates for change, and reaches 25 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, its 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. It strives to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
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