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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PANTHERx Rare announces that it has been selected by Biocodex as their new exclusive U.S. pharmacy distribution partner for DIACOMIT® (stiripentol). DIACOMIT is a new molecular entity approved by the FDA in 2018 for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in those 2 years of age and older taking clobazam. An orally administered antiseizure, DIACOMIT is given as either a capsule or powder for suspension.
Dravet syndrome, also known as Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy Infancy (SMEI), is a rare epileptic disorder typically diagnosed in infancy occurring in 1 in 15,700 individuals in the United States.1 It is often characterized by temperature-sensitive seizures and febrile seizures (seizures associated with fevers) that may be difficult to treat. The majority of infants with Dravet syndrome have a genetic mutation in the SCN1A gene, though the absence of this mutation does not exclude this diagnosis. Dravet syndrome is a lifelong disorder that can be associated with severe complications and decreased quality of life. The seizures associated with Dravet syndrome are often considered difficult to treat requiring patients to try multiple antiseizure medications. The mortality rate ranges from 3.7-17.5% with 15-61% of deaths attributed to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).2
"PANTHERx is proud to partner with Biocodex to deliver DIACOMIT and tailored support services to patients living with Dravet syndrome. Our partnership will allow the Dravet syndrome community renewed hope for improved health outcomes," said Rob Snyder, President of PANTHERx. "We look forward to assisting the members of this rare patient population as they navigate their health journeys."
As the nation's leading rare pharmacy, PANTHERx utilizes the clinical expertise of our highly specialized RxARECARE® teams and our proprietary SWFT® technology system to address the specific needs of every patient we serve. PANTHERx is committed to improving care and outcomes for patients living with rare and complex conditions, impacting the lives of tens of thousands of patients served across the country. With 25+ uniquely customized programs, PANTHERx works to exceed the expectations of patients and pharmaceutical partners.
For more information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Dravet syndrome, please click here.
PANTHERx Rare is one of the largest and fastest growing rare pharmacies in the United States. PANTHERx transforms lives by delivering medicine breakthroughs, clinical excellence, and access solutions to people living with rare and devastating conditions. Although the overall incidence of rare diseases is as common as diabetes, less than 7% of the 7,000 known rare and devastating disorders have an FDA-approved therapy. Changes in federal policy and advances in science have led to a surge in FDA orphan drug approvals, providing tremendous hope to the rare disease community.
PANTHERx was recently awarded Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) and earned the inaugural Accredited Distinction in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). PANTHERx is a five-time winner of the prestigious MMIT Patient Choice Award, including the 2022 honor. PANTHERx is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in all 50 states, and holds accreditations from URAC, NABP, and ACHC.
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Contact:
Allyson Ayoob, Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
855-726-8479 x 1142
aayoob@pantherxrare.com
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ALBANY, Ga., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life today for children and adults seems to be in overdrive and that means Americans often make snack and meal decisions quickly without fully thinking about the nutritional makeup of what they're consuming.
"Being mindful about what you eat each day can have a significant impact on so many aspects of your life. Food choices can influence your mood, energy level, cognition and memory, as well as your overall health and wellbeing," says Samara Sterling, Ph.D., director of research for The Peanut Institute.
Unfortunately, most "fast food" is overly processed and relies on sugar, salt and saturated fat to make it taste good in the moment but it can end up having detrimental effects down the road and may even increase the risk for certain cancers [1].
Peanuts and peanut butter, on the other hand, are a convenient and healthy superfood choice that satisfy immediate hunger while delivering life-long benefits.
According to numerous research studies, regular consumption of peanuts has been shown to: reduce Alzheimer's disease risk by 70% [2]; reduce diabetes risk by 53% [3] and cardiovascular disease risk by 13% [4]; and aid memory, cognitive function and concentration [5]. Daily consumption can even help reduce anxiety and depression [6].
"Peanuts deliver such a plethora of benefits. A single serving of peanuts, which is about a handful, is packed with 19 vitamins and minerals and contains seven grams of plant-based protein," says Sterling.
The benefits of plant-based protein are becoming more and more apparent. Research that compared nuts and legumes to animal protein showed higher intake from meat was associated with increased mortality risk [7]. Another study found that replacing animal-based protein with plant-based protein can substantially lower the likelihood of developing diabetes [8]. Finally, an interesting study of older adults found that faster walking speed was associated with a higher intake of plant protein, while slower walking speed was associated with greater animal protein intake [9].
In addition to their nutritional benefits, peanuts are extremely budget friendly and environmentally friendly. A handful costs approximately 15 cents and it takes just 3.2 gallons of water to produce an ounce of peanuts, compared to 28.7 gallons for an ounce of almonds. In the field, peanuts are a nitrogen-fixing plant since their roots form modules that absorb nitrogen from the air and provide enrichment and nutrition to the plant and soil.
To easily incorporate peanuts and peanut butter into a busy schedule, The Peanut Institute has assembled a collection of simple yet tasty recipes. For more information, visit peanutinstitute.com or follow The Peanut Institute on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
Based in Albany, Ga., The Peanut Institute is a non-profit organization supporting nutrition research and developing educational programs to encourage healthful lifestyles that include peanuts and peanut products. The Peanut Institute pursues its mission through research programs, educational initiatives and the promotion of healthful lifestyles to consumers of all ages. As an independent forum, The Peanut Institute is uniquely positioned to work with all segments of the food industry, the research community, academia, consumer organizations and governmental institutions.
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2. Morris MC, Evans DA, Bienias JL, Scherr PA, Tangney CC, Hebert LE, Bennett DA, Wilson RS, Aggarwal N. Dietary niacin and the risk of incident Alzheimer's disease and of cognitive decline. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004 Aug;75(8):1093-9. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2003.025858. PMID: 15258207; PMCID: PMC1739176. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2003.025858
3. Asghari G, Ghorbani Z, Mirmiran P, Azizi F. Nut consumption is associated with lower incidence of type 2 diabetes: The Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study. Diabetes Metab. 2017 Feb;43(1):18-24. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2016.09.008. Epub 2016 Nov 16. PMID: 27865656.
4. Guasch-Ferré M, Liu X, Malik VS, Sun Q, Willett WC, Manson JE, Rexrode KM, Li Y, Hu FB, Bhupathiraju SN. Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Nov 14;70(20):2519-2532. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.09.035. PMID: 29145952; PMCID: PMC5762129.
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6. Anjom-Shoae J, Sadeghi O, Keshteli AH, Afshar H, Esmaillzadeh A, Adibi P. Legume and nut consumption in relation to depression, anxiety and psychological distress in Iranian adults [published online ahead of print, 2020 Mar 12]. Eur J Nutr. 2020;10.1007/s00394-020-02197-1. doi:10.1007/s00394-020-02197-1.
7. Virtanen HEK, Voutilainen S, Koskinen TT, Mursu J, Kokko P, Ylilauri MPT, Tuomainen TP, Salonen JT, Virtanen JK. Dietary proteins and protein sources and risk of death: the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2019 May 1;109(5):1462-1471. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqz025. PMID: 30968137.
8.Malik VS, Li Y, Tobias DK, Pan A, Hu FB. Dietary Protein Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women. Am J Epidemiol. 2016 Apr 15;183(8):715-28. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwv268. Epub 2016 Mar 28. PMID: 27022032; PMCID: PMC4832052.
9. Coelho-Junior HJ, Calvani R, Gonçalves IO, Rodrigues B, Picca A, Landi F, Bernabei R, Uchida MC, Marzetti E. High relative consumption of vegetable protein is associated with faster walking speed in well-functioning older adults. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2019 Jun;31(6):837-844. doi: 10.1007/s40520-019-01216-4. Epub 2019 May 21. PMID: 31115875.
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CHICAGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Chicago's NeoCon® 2022 was a huge success for the SnapCab team, after a lot of planning and hard work. NeoCon has been the standout event for the commercial design industry for fifty years. Over 700 exhibitors showcased new products and services relevant to the workplace, education, public spaces, healthcare and more. SnapCab was recognized with HiP honoree awards for both the Meet 2 and the Work in the Workspace Pods & Wall Systems category.
SnapCab also launched a brand-new design - the Link, a unique dedicated video-conferencing office pod.
In today's Zoom-centric world, the Link provides a quiet, private space with the ideal layout and lighting. The space is elongated with a height adjustable desk for the best camera angle. Dimmable white LED lights are positioned vertically to light the user's face evenly. The acoustic felt lining the walls improves the audio quality for online meetings.
The Link's single person occupancy offers a trim space that fits into an office layout or in the home. It provides a quiet space to focus on a project, take a call or hold a virtual meeting. An optional switch-glass front is available for privacy and to eliminate distractions.
Like other pods in SnapCab's Workspace selections, the Link utilizes a top-to-bottom air flow exchange, pulling fresh air in through ceiling fans and exiting through floor vents. This gives users a fresh environment with the cleanest air flow, exchanging fully every 90 seconds. Priced competitively, the Link is UL Listed, Seismic Certified, fire-rated, CARB Phase II compliant, and carries a 10-year warranty.
Carla Bostock, Art Director & Product Aesthetics Manager at SnapCab, says that her favorite thing about the Link is how customizable it is: "You can literally choose from thousands of color combinations. The desk can easily adjust to any height for sitting or standing. And technology is always changing. You are not locked into built-in equipment. The pod can work with your current and future tech."
The day before the show began, SnapCab hosted an event to spotlight a full-scale build of the winning submission for the first "Space To Be You" pod design contest, which was co-sponsored by i+s. Emma Franceschina, a recent interior design graduate of Georgia Southern University, was on hand for the reveal of her winning design, the "Japandi" pod. She spoke at the event about the inspiration behind her custom design and shared that she recently accepted a position at Gensler. Winning the contest, having her design featured at NeoCon, and the accompanying exposure on social media really helped jump-start her career, Franceschina said. The crowd enjoyed food and drink and a great atmosphere. The model stayed open throughout the show and drew lots of attention. The whole concept was such a success, it will be done all over again, with a new contest launching this summer. The winning design will be showcased at NeoCon 2023.
And that wasn't all. SnapCab also launched the "Design Your Pod" tool on its website. This was an instant hit at NeoCon and people were having fun designing pods, choosing from hundreds of material and color options for frames, wall panels, ceilings, furniture, and more. Following the show, SnapCab saw an influx of requests for quotes based on this new feature.
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DETROIT, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian of Michigan, a leading Medicaid managed care plan and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, recently celebrated 25 years of providing high-quality care and services to its members across Michigan.
"Meridian has been an essential part of the Michigan community for more than two decades," said Sean Kendall, Plan President and CEO of Meridian. "We have been, and will continue to be, there for Michigan residents to ensure they have access to the healthcare coverage they need and deserve. We're grateful to celebrate this milestone and look forward to providing continued care to the state of Michigan."
Since its founding in 1997, Meridian has experienced tremendous growth. Beginning as a small team of employees committed to providing Michiganders with access to compassionate care, Meridian has since expanded to become the largest Medicaid managed care plan in the state, and today serves more than half a million Medicaid, Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP), and Marketplace members.
During its 25-year history, Meridian has also taken a local approach to care, embedding itself in the communities it serves. This includes partnerships with more than 40 community-based organizations, dedicated employees who have volunteered hundreds of hours in their communities, and more than $1.3 million in grants to support local providers, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and community partners.
In recognition of its anniversary, Meridian employees performed 25 acts of kindness across the state. They donated clothes to Foster Closet of Michigan, a nonprofit with several locations spread across the state that serves children placed in the foster care system. To cheer some of the health plan's most vulnerable members, employees wrote heartfelt letters to elders to brighten their day. And, amid the ongoing shortage of baby formula nationwide, Meridian employees delivered formula to Destined for Greatness, a Detroit nonprofit that seeks to empower and motivate at-risk young ladies ages 11 to 21 through its mentorship program.
About Meridian
Meridian of Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian). Meridian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information about Meridian, visit mimeridian.com.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro-police political grassroots organization National Police Support Fund has just released their latest edition of their Law Enforcement Support Guides, which are published every election cycle. This guide is a free resource for all citizens that want to support law and order in America and fight the demonization of law enforcement. The anti-police rhetoric has grown stronger in recent years, and with it an increase in crime and attacks on our police. The 2022 guide urges all citizens to exercise their right to vote this November and to remember all of our men and women in blue as they decide how to cast their votes.
The 2022 Law Enforcement Support Guide webpage reads "What are the biggest issues facing police officers today? We've compiled key issues affecting law enforcement in our 2022 Law Enforcement Support Guide." These issues include qualified immunity, the defund police movement, and the importance of electing strong pro-police leaders.
National Police Support Fund has published a number of voter guides and other free resources for pro-law enforcement citizens since the organization's inception. The National Police Support Fund is committed to promoting the interests and well-being of American police officers within the public policy process through grassroots political action. This grassroots movement is driven by everyday Americans who believe in supporting the rule of law and honoring the police officers who uphold and enforce it everyday.
The digital support guide introduces the importance of the upcoming elections by stating "As a nation, we are faced with more uncertainties than ever before. During times like these, it's important to remember to remain united and appreciate the essential services that allow our country to function. Law enforcement officers protect us and our interests, and it's our responsibility to keep their needs in mind when it comes time to vote in November."
The 2022 Law Enforcement Support Guide was published ahead of another very important election cycle, as many important decisions about law enforcement continue to come up at local, state and national levels. The resource is free to download here:
https://nationalpolicesupportfund.com/2022-law-enforcement-support-guide/
The National Police Support Fund is a national political organization organized under Section 527 of the IRS Tax Code. Contributions are not tax deductible. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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LAWRENCE, Mass., April 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents who have been displaced or impacted by a fire at multiple three-decker homes on Crosby Street.
The five-alarm fire spread to at least five nearby buildings in the Lawrence neighborhood on Friday night. A total of 16 families were evacuated from the fire.
"We want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families," said Scott Chase, U-Haul Company of Eastern Massachusetts president. "Homes have been affected and we want to support this community by offering a secure place for their belongings to be stored while they begin the process of rebuilding."
U-Haul has a variety of boxes and other moving supplies it is making available to assist those in need. The free supplies are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for a limited time at participating locations.
Customers needing boxes can also utilize the Take a Box, Leave a Box program. U-Haul offers an in-store area where customers can drop off used boxes in good condition, and other members of the community can access the boxes at no cost. U-Haul encourages anyone who has reusable boxes to drop them at the nearest U-Haul store location for this purpose.
People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact:
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Methuen
99 Pleasant Valley St.
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 237-5053
In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 855,000 rentable storage units and 73.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
Contact:
Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced that it will host its financial analyst day on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 in Orlando, Fla. at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will take place during Workday Rising, the company's annual customer conference.
A live webcast of the event will be available on the Workday Investor Relations site. The replay of the webcast will be available for a minimum of 90 days after the event.
About Workday
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics have been adopted by thousands of organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.
© 2022. Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Here’s a creative date night idea: pottery class. You have a fun new experience together and at the end of the date, you can take home a piece of that memory with you.
If that’s got you convinced here’s one play in North Texas you can do so, Quiggly’s Clayhouse, a fired arts studio for adults and children in Richardson. They are open for birthday parties, camps, pottery to go, or if you just want to buy some pottery yourself.
Melissa Austin, Manager at Quiggly’s Clayhouse joined Inside DFW to teach us about how to use the potter’s wheel and more. They also host date night events, birthday parties, camps and more.
Quiggly’s Clayhouse is located at 1344 E. Belt Line Rd. Richardson TX 75081. They are opening during the following hours of operation:
- Monday through Thursday: noon to 7 p.m.
- Friday: noon to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information about Quiggly’s Clayhouse, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/date-night-pottery-class-quigglys-clayhouse-provides-all-your-pottery-needs/ | 2022-08-04T16:36:50Z |
Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons team up with ‘Biebs Brew’
(Gray News) - Justin Bieber fans can soon get caffeinated by a product backed by the pop star.
Bieber and Tim Hortons are joining forces again for Biebs Brew, a french vanilla cold brew coffee.
The new drink came along after the Grammy-winning singer told the team at Tim Hortons that he prefers iced coffee over hot coffee.
Biebs Brew will be available in U.S. and Canada locations starting June 6.
Last year, Bieber and the company’s brand director came up with Timbiebs Timbits, which are donut holes that come in three flavors: chocolate white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip and birthday cake waffle.
They will be coming back along with Biebs Brew.
“We couldn’t stop at Timbiebs, we needed a Biebs Brew too. And we are bringing both to Tims next month,” Bieber said. “Doing a Tim Hortons collab had always been a dream of mine. I grew up on Tim Hortons and it’s always been something close to my heart.”
Tim Hortons has locations across the country in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, New Jersey, Virginia, Maine, New York, West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio.
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- $169 Million in Cash and Investments
- Pivotal Phase 3 Oral Insulin Data Expected January 2023
- Phase 2 NASH Data Expected This Quarter
- Oravax - Oral Vaccine
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ORMP) (TASE: ORMP) (www.oramed.com), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral drug delivery platforms, today issued a Letter to Shareholders from its Chief Executive Officer, Nadav Kidron.
Dear Shareholders,
As we enter the second half of 2022, I am pleased to share with you updates regarding Oramed Pharmaceuticals and our subsidiary Oravax Medical. While we find ourselves in a tumultuous environment for the global economy, financial markets, and in particular, the biotech sector, we consider ourselves well positioned financially and clinically with multiple important milestones expected over the next six months.
Robust Balance Sheet: $169 Million in Cash and Investments
Our financial position is strong with a robust balance sheet, no debt and approximately $169 million in cash and investments as of March 31, 2022. This position gives us sufficient runway to complete our pivotal oral insulin (ORMD-0801) Phase 3 trials and advance us towards potential FDA approval. In addition, we will continue investing in our PODTM oral delivery pipeline, as well as pursuing opportunities to capitalize on strategic prospects.
Phase 3 Oral Insulin Trials: Top-Line Data Expected January 2023
In January 2023, we anticipate reaching one of the most significant milestones of this Company's history, when we report top-line efficacy data in the world's first-ever pivotal Phase 3 oral insulin trial for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, under a U.S. FDA protocol. As reported, we exceeded the number of planned participants in the first of our two oral insulin trials ORA-D-013-1, with 710 participants enrolled. Concurrently, our second Phase 3 trial, ORA-D-013-2, has enrolled nearly 50% of the planned 450 patients.
For the millions of people suffering from diabetes, we believe ORMD-0801 will offer an easier and more efficacious way of delivering insulin without the need for injections and doing so in a safer and more healthy manner. In a recent IQVIA market survey, approximately 80% of physicians said they would likely prescribe oral insulin to their patients, if approved. If you have not had a chance yet to see the webinar on the promise of oral insulin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, I invite you to view it here: https://youtu.be/yrWtf8PSgk0
Phase 2 NASH Data Expected This Quarter
In March 2022, we completed enrollment in our Phase 2 trial of ORMD-0801 for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). We expect to announce top-line results later this quarter. The double-blind, multi-center trial with clinical sites in the U.S. and Israel assesses the safety and efficacy of ORMD-0801 in type 2 diabetes patients with NASH. There is currently no FDA approved treatment for NASH, which is expected to become an $84 billion market by 2029.
Oravax
The Phase 1 clinical trial of Oravax's oral virus-like particle (VLP) COVID-19 vaccine for COVID-naive participants is underway in South Africa. The trial protocol calls for two cohorts each comprised of 12 participants. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAPHRA) requires a 42-day safety waiting period once the last patient in Cohort A completes enrollment and dosing, after which Cohort B may commence enrollment and dosing.
Due to several factors, including the fact that many volunteers did not qualify during screening due to prior asymptomatic COVID-19 infection and other conditions, the rate of enrollment was slower than anticipated. We added an additional clinical site and we have since completed enrollment and dosing of Cohort A with no safety issues reported thus far and anticipate sharing top-line data this quarter. We expect Cohort B to complete dosing this quarter as well, with data expected in Q4 2022.
As we continue to develop our oral VLP COVID-19 vaccine as both a first line and booster vaccine, we are also positioning Oravax to address the broader global vaccine market and are currently exploring opportunities for additional vaccine indications. The vaccine market is projected to reach $125 billion by 2028.
To recap, Oramed is extremely well positioned in terms of cash position, Phase 3 oral insulin program, IP portfolio and platform technology - which can be used for numerous indications. We thank you for your support and look forward to keeping our shareholders updated on the exciting milestones ahead.
Sincerely,
Nadav Kidron
Chief Executive Officer
About Oramed Pharmaceuticals
Oramed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ORMP) (TASE: ORMP) is a platform technology pioneer in the field of oral delivery solutions for drugs currently delivered via injection. Established in 2006, with offices in the United States and Israel, Oramed has developed a novel Protein Oral Delivery (POD™) technology. Oramed is seeking to transform the treatment of diabetes through its proprietary lead candidate, ORMD-0801, which is being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 studies and has the potential to be the first commercial oral insulin capsule for the treatment of diabetes. In addition, Oramed is developing an oral GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analog capsule (ORMD-0901).
For more information, please visit www.oramed.com.
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Family Dollar employee shoots alleged armed robber, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A Family Dollar employee in Ohio said she returned fire at an armed robber after he allegedly shot at her while fleeing the store.
The employee told Cleveland police the man walked up to the cash register with a bag of chips to purchase, according to WOIO.
When a male employee went to give the man change, the suspect pulled out a gun and reached into the cash register, a crime report says.
The suspect then pointed the gun at a female staff member and started to flee the store.
That’s when, according to the report, the female employee grabbed her own gun and followed the man out.
The 28-year-old woman told police the suspect fired a shot at her and she returned fire, hitting him in the leg, the report said.
Officers took the employee’s gun into evidence and went to search for the man. They found an abandoned backpack that contained a gun in an area where the suspect was seen running, according to the report.
Surveillance video reviewed by police confirmed it was the suspect’s backpack.
Officers did not locate the alleged robber, and the incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland police.
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TAMPA, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer packaged goods manufacturer Global Widget announces its CPG & CBD University Podcast has been named Podcast of the Year by Ragan Communications and PR Daily for the second year in a row. Ragan Communications and PR Daily hosted an awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, in New York City. The CPG & CBD University Podcast, formerly known as the CBD University Podcast, debuted on podcast platforms and YouTube in November 2019.
"Since the launch of our podcast, it has been our mission to educate consumers, retailers and distributors on best selling practices, latest innovative trends and regulatory news," said Joe Agostinelli, PR Manager at Global Widget and host of the CPG & CBD University Podcast. "In an evolving industry, it is essential our audience has the latest regulatory news, scientific research and product news, along with insights from leaders in the industry."
The CPG & CBD University Podcast has published 125 episodes since its launch. Statistics from its publishing platform, Libsyn, show that the podcast has over 231,000 downloads. Full video episodes of the podcast are available on Global Widget's YouTube Channel.
Guests from the United Kingdom, Mexico, Chile and all across the U.S. have appeared on the podcast, including:
- Nikki Fried, State of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on episode 67.
- Holly Bell, Director of Cannabis, State of Florida on episode 44.
- Vanessa Snyder of Eurofins Scientific on episode 125.
- Industry advocate and attorney Rod Kight and Kristen Nichols of MJBiz Daily, who have appeared multiple times.
The CBD University Podcast evolved into the CPG & CBD University Podcast on episode 78 as Global Widget continues to evolve its operations to incorporate more in-house and private-label health and wellness brands along with CBD brands.
"Global Widget set themselves apart from an outstanding field of entrants. Their work was exceptional and displayed their innovative strategies for achieving success. Congratulations, Global Widget. We look forward to your continued success," said Brendan Gannon, Senior Marketing Manager for Awards Programs at Ragan Communications.
The full list of winners can be found here. The CPG & CBD University Podcast is published on major podcast platforms and YouTube.
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Global Widget, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and marketer of premium Hemp-derived cannabinoid and health and wellness products, and a leader in gummy production and packaging. The company is the trusted powerhouse behind Hemp and health and wellness brands Hemp Bombs®, Mystic Labs™, hyper brain iQ and Forever Well Nutrition™. With more than 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 350 employees, Global Widget is home to two of the nation's largest Hemp brands and a leading contract manufacturer providing quality products and support services to retailers, distributors and private brands worldwide. https://globalwidget.com/.
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Steam bath weather adds to misery after Appalachian flooding
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Temperatures were expected to soar on Wednesday in a region of eastern Kentucky where people are shoveling out from the wreckage of massive flooding, many in places without electricity.
The rising heat and humidity meant heat index values near 100 by midday, a steam bath that will continue through Thursday evening, the National Weather Service said.
This week’s weather added to the hardships in Knott County, where Kirsten Gomez’s husband and cousin were gutting their doublewide trailer of drywall, flooring and cabinets ruined by floodwaters from nearby Troublesome Creek.
“It is so miserable. The humidity is so high, it takes your breath,” Gomez said Tuesday. “Your clothes stick to you. Your hair sticks to you. This mud is caked on you. ... But I’m just blessed that we don’t have rain anymore.”
Cooling centers were opened after forecasters warned of the risk of heat-related illnesses in an advisory issued for the flood-ravaged area.
The death toll stood at 37, and while more than 1,300 people have been rescued, crews were still trying to reach some people who remain cut off by floods or mudslides. About 5,000 customers still lacked electricity in eastern Kentucky as of Wednesday morning, according to Poweroutages.com. Emergency shelters housed hundreds of residents who had homes destroyed or damaged.
The historic flooding also hit areas just across the state line in Virginia and West Virginia, where some people also remained without power.
President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to counties flooded after 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 centimeters) of rain fell in just 48 hours last week in the Appalachian mountain region.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/03/steam-bath-weather-adds-misery-after-appalachian-flooding/ | 2022-08-03T15:08:16Z |
Free, Virtual Event is the Biggest Pre-Health Event in the World
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mappd has opened registration for MappdCon, enabling premedical and pre-health professionals to attend a free virtual conference with some of the world's foremost pre-health experts.
This is third year of this annual event. MappdCon is a continuation of the event formerly known as National Premed Day. With 10,000+ Premeds in attendance in 2020, its inaugural year, National Premed Day became the biggest premedical student event in the world. In 2021, the event expanded to include a pre-physician assistant track. In 2022, the event was renamed MappdCon and will offer workshops aimed at helping a wide range of future health professionals.
"MappdCon is something I've wanted to do for a long time," said Dr. Ryan Gray, Mappd CEO and co-founder. "I started National Premed Day to bring the best minds in the premed world together to help students navigate their journey to med school. I'm excited to expand this free event to help not only future physicians but also physician assistants and other future health professionals."
"Only about half of medical school applicants are accepted into med school," explained Rachel Grubbs, Mappd COO and Co-founder. "Acceptance rates are similar for other pre-health professional programs. In many cases, the issue is not a lack of talent but rather a lack of knowledge of the steps required before applying. I hope to help all future health care professionals, regardless of background or economic situation, access clear information about the road to med school."
Premedical students, as well as their families and advisors, are all welcome to attend. Registration is open now at MappdCon.com
Company information. Mappd, LLC was founded in 2019 by Ryan Gray, MD, and Rachel Grubbs. Gray is a physician by training and retired Air Force Flight Surgeon. He created the award-winning Premed Years Podcast with over 5 million downloads. Grubbs has been a professional advisor of test preparation and higher education for more than 20 years. Mappd's smart technology and advising services take the guesswork out of planning, tracking, and applying to professional health programs. For more information about Mappd, LLC, visit https://mappd.com//
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Putin gas cutoff shakes up Europe at little cost to Kremlin
By LORNE COOK
Associated Press
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting pressure on European governments with his proposal to pay for oil and gas in rubles. That pressure has ratcheted up after Poland and Bulgaria were cut off for not going along with the plan. It didn’t cost Putin much, but now countries are wondering who might be next. The European Union’s executive commission says going along with the ruble payment plan would violate sanctions. But there’s enough wiggle room that countries worried about the economic impact of a sudden energy cutoff might play by Putin’s rules. And that could put a crack in the EU’s common front over the war in Ukraine. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/28/putin-gas-cutoff-shakes-up-europe-at-little-cost-to-kremlin/ | 2022-04-28T15:44:42Z |
Motorcyclist injured in Pottawatomie Co. crash
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT|Updated: 22 minutes ago
POTTAWATOMIE CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A single-vehicle motorcycle crash early Tuesday morning in Pottawatomie County sent an Emmett man to the hospital.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Jerry Tisdale, 67, was driving westbound on K-16 highway just east of Wheaton Rd. when his motorcycle crossed the center line on the road and struck a guardrail. Tisdale was ejected from the motorcycle.
KHP said the incident took place just after 12:30 a.m. and Tisdale was transported to the Topeka Stormont-Vail hospital for treatment of suspected serious injuries.
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US says airstrikes in Syria intended to send message to Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military airstrikes in eastern Syria were a message to Iran and Tehran-backed militias that targeted American troops this month and several other times over the past year, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters that the U.S. airstrikes overnight on facilities used by militias backed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard demonstrated that “the United States will not hesitate to defend itself against Iranian and Iran-backed aggression when it occurs.”
He said the U.S. decision to launch the strikes was based on both the nature of the militia attacks on Aug. 15 at the al-Tanf Garrison, where U.S. troops are based in the south, and the fact that, based on recovered drone parts, “we believe we have Iran dead to rights on attribution.”
Hours after the U.S. strikes, two U.S. military locations in northeastern Syria near large oil and gas fields were hit with rocket fire. According to reports, the rockets hit Green Village and the Conoco gas field in Deir el-Zour. Syrian state media said U.S. forces had cordoned off the area. Activist collective Deir Ezzor 24 reported that unnamed Iran-backed militias were behind the attack. No U.S. deaths were reported.
The opposition war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Deir Ezzor 24 said the U.S. airstrikes targeted the Ayash Camp run by the Fatimiyoun group made up of Shiite fighters from Afghanistan. The war monitor reported that at least six Syrian and foreign militants were killed in the airstrikes, while Deir Ezzor 24 reported 10 deaths.
Deir el-Zour is a strategic province that borders Iraq and contains oil fields. Iran-backed militia groups and Syrian forces control the area and have often been the target of Israeli war planes in previous strikes.
In Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani issued a statement condemning the American strike “against the people and infrastructure of Syria.” He denied Iran had any link to those targeted.
Iran routinely denies arming militia groups that target U.S. forces in the region, despite weaponry linking back to them.
Kahl said the U.S. strikes underscore that while the U.S. continues to pursue negotiations with Iran to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, those talks are not connected at all to America’s willingness to take against when attacked.
“The threats that they engage in against our people in the region or elsewhere, are not linked to wherever we end up on the nuclear deal,” said Kahl. “It actually has nothing to do with our willingness and resolve to defend ourselves. And I think the strike last night was a pretty clear communication to the Iranians that these things are are all on different tracks.”
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the U.S. strikes “took proportionate, deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize the risk of casualties.” It did not identify the targets or offer any casualty figures from the strikes, which the military said came at the orders of President Joe Biden.
“Today’s strikes were necessary to protect and defend U.S. personnel,” Central Command spokesman Col. Joe Buccino said in a statement.
Kahl said the militia’s coordinated attack on two U.S. facilities at al-Tanf at the same time this month fueled concerns that “Iran intends to do more of this and we wanted to disabuse them of any sense that that was a good idea.”
He said the U.S. initially identified 11 bunker targets at the site and ended up striking nine because there was evidence there may be people near two of the locations and the goal was not to cause casualties.
The U.S. Treasury said the Fatimiyoun group has fought numerous battles in Syria, and is led by Iran’s elite Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard.
“The Ayash warehouse is a very important one for Iran’s militias,” Deir Ezzor 24 CEO Omar Abu Layla told The Associated Press. “We expect that Iran will respond, either in al-Tanf or possibly in Iraq.”
In the Aug. 15 attack, drones allegedly launched by Iranian-backed militias targeted the al-Tanf Garrison used by American forces. Central Command described the assault as causing “zero casualties and no damage” at the time.
There was no immediate acknowledgment by Syria’s state-run media of the strikes hitting Deir el-Zour.
U.S. forces entered Syria in 2015, backing allied forces in their fight against the Islamic State group.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/24/us-says-airstrikes-syria-intended-send-message-iran/ | 2022-08-24T22:53:04Z |
A successful sale of value-add property at Northern Arizona University highlights the historical resilience of the student housing category in a post-pandemic economy
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Versity Invest, LLC, (Versity) a nationally recognized real estate investment firm specializing in student housing and conventional multifamily housing, has sold a 194-door property located half a mile from Northern Arizona University, generating 86.5% total return for investors.
"We're very proud of what we were able to accomplish with the Commons at Sawmill. We created a strategy early on and were fortunate enough to implement that strategy by overcoming a variety of hurdles along the way. Ultimately, it proves once again that a strategic value-add plan has the potential to be very effective in student housing, in the right hands of the operator," said Blake Wettengel, CEO of Versity Invest.
The property known as The Commons at Sawmill is located at 901 South O'Leary Street in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Commons at Sawmill is situated half a mile from Northern Arizona University and includes 194 doors with 392 beds. Through Versity, the property has generated an 86.5% total return for investors.
For more information about Versity Invest, LLC, please contact Tanya Muro at 877-827-6272 or by email at tanya@versityinvest.com.
Versity Invest, LLC, offers individual investors indirect ownership interests in institutional quality, professionally managed real estate. The company focuses on what we believe to be well-positioned, currently income producing properties, targeted development opportunities and potential value-added investments for its clients through strategies targeting capital improvements, cost efficiency, and revenue maximization. Versity specializes in the acquisition, financing, management, and ownership of real estate investments in student housing, multifamily and niche specialty categories. Versity, and its subsidiaries, currently manages over $1.6BN in real estate.
All loss of some or all principal invested. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Emerson Equity, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. www.finra.org and www.sipc.org. Versity and Emerson Equity, LLC are not affiliated.
- There is no guarantee that any strategy will be successful or achieve investment objectives;
- Potential for property value loss – All real estate investments have the potential to lose value during the life of the investments;
- Change of tax status – The income stream and depreciation schedule for any investment property may affect the property owner's income bracket and/or tax status. An unfavorable tax ruling may cancel deferral of capital gains and result in immediate tax liabilities;
- Potential for foreclosure – All financed real estate investments have potential for foreclosure;
- Illiquidity – Because 1031 exchanges are commonly offered through private placement offerings and are illiquid securities. There is no secondary market for these investments.
- Reduction or Elimination of Monthly Cash Flow Distributions – Like any investment in real estate, if a property unexpectedly loses tenants or sustains substantial damage, there is potential for suspension of cash flow distributions;
- Impact of fees/expenses – Costs associated with the transaction may impact investors' returns and may outweigh the tax benefits
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FRISCO (KFDX/KJTL) — After trimming their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, the Dallas Cowboys have signed 15 players to their practice squad.
Per National Football League rules, the Cowboys will have 17 slots on their practice squad in 2022.
The NFL allows 16 practice squad players for each team, however, they will receive a roster exemption for offensive lineman Isaac Alarcon, who is a part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program, according to DallasCowboys.com.
Michael Gehlken, Dallas Cowboys reporter for the Dallas Morning News, first reported the practice squad signings, which were later confirmed by the likes of Todd Archer, ESPN Cowboys Insider, and Bobby Belt, Cowboys Insider for 105.3 The Fan and NFL Network field producer.
The final list below is confirmed by DallasCowboys.com.
The 15-man practice squad signings are as follows:
- QB Cooper Rush (per Michael Gehlken)
- QB Will Grier (per Michael Gehlken)
- RB Malik Davis (per Michael Gehlken)
- WR Brandon Smith (per Michael Gehlken)
- WR Dontario Drummond (per Michael Gehlken)
- TE Sean McKeon (per Michael Gehlken)
- OL Isaac Alarcon (per Michael Gehlken)
- OL Alec Lindstrom (per Michael Gehlken)
- OL Aviante Collins (per Michael Gehlken)
- DT Carlos Watkins (per Michael Gehlken)
- DE Mike Tafua (per Michael Gehlken)
- LB Malik Jefferson (per Michael Gehlken)
- S Tyler Coyle (per Michael Gehlken)
- S Juanyeh Thomas (per Michael Gehlken)
- K Brett Maher (per Michael Gehlken)
According to Gehlken, a deal to add former Atlanta RB Qadree Ollison is in the works but has not been finalized and made official by the team as of publication.
This is a developing story. Stick with the Silver Star Nation for updates on the Dallas Cowboys when the practice squad is finalized and throughout the 2022-23 NFL season. | https://cw33.com/sports/silver-star-nation/cowboys-practice-squad-beginning-to-take-shape/ | 2022-08-31T22:59:49Z |
Funny memories, good food, funds raised at Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON − Nearly 400 guests flocked to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday evening for the 15th annual Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. This is the foodbank’s largest annual fundraising event.
The evening began with guests mingling during a cocktail hour featuring food, drinks and music in a tent at the Hall. Guests made their way through the food booths and bid on silent auction items, including baskets of wine; golf packages; basketball, baseball and football-themed baskets; tea-filled baskets; date-night baskets; and gift cards, among other prize packages.
A seated dinner followed in the Nash Family Event & Conference Center during the Q&A with Hall of Famers Isaac Bruce, Steve Largent and Randall McDaniel.
Following the Q&A session, a strolling dessert hour was held in the tent where the silent auction wrapped up and guests enjoyed talking to the Hall of Famers.
Food purveyors included AVI Foodsystems, The Bistro fo Oakwood, Canton Brewing Co., Chocolates by Erin, Dunkin’, Esber Beverage, Gervasi Vineyard, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pepsi, The Quarry Golf Club, Robert J. Events & Catering and SMOOSH Cookies.
Q&A with Hall of Famers Isaac Bruce, Steve Largent and Randall McDaniel
Following welcomes and thank-yous from Ben McKee of WQMX and Dan Flowers, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, dinner was served and the Q&A with the Hall of Famers began.
“Could you share a time in your life where you were like, ‘Wow! I can’t believe that I’m here right now’?” Flowers asked.
“I’ve had many moments like that. My children are pretty young, 12 and 7, and it had to be a child’s birthday party that I didn’t want to be at. But there was football going on, and I actually heard myself saying that, ‘I can’t believe I’m here right now,’ ” said Isaac Bruce, who played for the then-St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers and was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2020.
His response brought a roar of laughter from the crowd.
Steve Largent, who was a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks and was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1995, took a more sentimental approach to his answer to the same question.
He mentioned two moments: marrying his wife 47 years ago and being chosen “as the first Seahawk to play in a Pro Bowl game in 1978.”
Foodbank anniversary:Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank celebrates one-year anniversary in Canton
“I can’t believe it. It was when I got to the Hall,” said Randall McDaniel, who played as a guard for the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was enshrined in 2009.
He then recalled writing a paper in seventh grade on his “hero” Gale Sayers. McDaniel then said that at his enshrinement, someone tapped his shoulder and asked if the seat next to him was taken. It was Sayers.
Flowers then asked the retired players if they had any pre-game rituals.
McDaniel was quick to share his Reese’s and coffee pot ritual. “I was eating Reese’s and drinking coffee till the moment we walked out on the field and they announced us. … I did that 14 years,” said McDaniel.
Flowers asked the trio about important sayings or mottos that have stuck with them.
Largent shared a poem from the book “Don’t Waste Your Sorrows” by Paul Billheimer, that he and his wife read after their fourth son, Kramer, was born with spina bifida.
McDaniel also shared something personal. “Go out. Work hard. Be humble. Remember who you are when you’re out there,” McDaniel recalled his mother telling him as a child.
To wrap up the Q&A portion, Flowers asked about the transition after retiring from football.
Bruce shared how the lessons he learned in football prepared him for life, noting how much preparation there was for each game.
Foodbank surpasses goal:'Acts of Grace.' Akron-Canton Foodbank surpasses 2022 Harvest for Hunger campaign goal
McDaniel told the story of how he was student teaching before he went into football and went back to teaching elementary school after he retired from playing.
Largent’s path took him to politics, serving four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1994 to 2002.
Auction brings in big money for Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
While the event is a football fan's dream, it serves as a big fundraiser to help fight hunger in our community. Auctioneer Bob Hale got the crowd livened up when he started asking for bids during the live auction.
Live auction items included a two-person ride in the Goodyear Blimp, a Hall of Fame City Food Tour for 10, a trip for two to San Juan and dinner for two with a Hall of Famer.
Following the bidding portion for the live auction items was an auction to fund meals, with bids coming from the audience for amounts between $10,000 and $50.
With the help of guests and an anonymous donation, the live auction raised $56,500.
Foodbank fundraiser:School districts pack buses with donations for Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank fundraiser
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank helps the community
“The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is the source of emergency food for over 600 soup kitchens, pantries and hot meal programs to eight counties in Northeast Ohio. …” said Flowers in a presentation.
Stark County’s food insecurity rate is 14.2% of the total population, equalling 52,980 people, estimates Feeding America. The child food insecurity rate is even higher at 19.4%, 15,600 children.
Supply-chain issues and inflation has hurt the foodbank, as they’ve had to source more food because of fewer donations. Thanks to inflation, the community is suffering and needing help from the pantry more than ever.
The recipients are grateful the foodbank is there to help.
“The foodbank means we’re able to have food on the table,” one woman shared in the presentation.
Another shared, “It means the difference between if you get your medicine or if you get to eat.” | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/canton/2022/09/14/funny-memories-shared-funds-raised-at-taste-of-the-hall-of-fame/69486231007/ | 2022-09-14T12:16:23Z |
Cavaliers All-Star Allen back for play-in game against Hawks
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen was back in the starting lineup for the play-in game against Atlanta after missing 19 games with a broken finger. Allen, who hasn’t played since getting hurt March 6, was listed as questionable before being cleared and taking the court with his teammates. The Cavs haven’t been the same defensively without Allen, who clogs the middle and can block shots or clear rebounds. The 7-footer was late arriving to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for the game after getting stuck in downtown traffic. The Cavs are trying to keep their season going as the Cleveland Guardians play their home opener across the plaza at Progressive Field. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/15/cavaliers-all-star-allen-back-for-play-in-game-against-hawks/ | 2022-04-16T01:20:07Z |
CHICAGO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Venzee Technologies Inc (TSXV: VENZ) (OTCQB: VENZF) ("Venzee'' or the "Company"), the artificial intelligence (AI) platform for product data, is pleased to announce it has closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement previously announced on March 30, 2022. The Company issued 5,065,000 units (each a "Unit") of the Company at a price of $0.08 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $405,200.
The Company is very pleased by the support it received from Canadian investors with respect to the proceeds raised and continues to operate on-plan to meet market demand for intelligent technology to digitize and improve retail supply chain processes.
With respect to the private placement, each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant being exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $0.12 per common share at any time up to 36 months following the closing date of the private placement. The warrants are also subject to acceleration in the event the volume-weighted average trading price of the common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) is equal to or greater than $0.25 for a period of 10 consecutive trading days. In such case, the Company may, but shall have no obligation to, accelerate the expiry time of the warrants to a date that is 30 days following the date of issuance of a press release by Venzee announcing its intention to accelerate the expiry time. The securities issued under this tranche of the financing are subject to a statutory hold period expiring August 7, 2022, being four months and one day from the date of issuance.
In connection with the private placement, the Company has agreed to pay finders' fees to certain registered brokerage firms, comprising the payment of an aggregate of $32,416 and the issuance of an aggregate of 405,200 finder's warrants upon the same terms and conditions as the Units.
Venzee (TSXV: VENZ) (OTCQB: VENZF) is the leading artificial intelligence platform for product data used by global brands to speed time to market and create competitive supply chain advantages. Venzee's intelligent platform automates inefficient last-mile retail processes with a frictionless, machine-driven solution for sending and receiving product data.
Venzee believes intelligent supply chain functionality is inevitable and will significantly benefit growers, makers, brands, sellers, regulators, and consumers. Venzee is building the foundation for a future where seamless, accurate, automated data flow simplifies processes, removes friction, and creates value for all those that rely on the myriad of data and information surrounding any product, anywhere.
Venzee unlocks shareholder value by carrying out its mission to create intelligent technology that removes friction from the global supply chain. Its Mesh Connector™ product disrupts and displaces inefficient manual processes in favor of integrated, machine-driven solutions.
To learn more about the Venzee platform, visit venzee.com
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This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the completion of the Offering and the expected use of the net proceeds received by the Company. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; and regulatory risks. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018, and the quarter ended August 29, 2019, which are available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Apyx during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/apyx-medical-/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Apyx is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
On March 14, 2022, Apyx disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be posting a Medical Device Safety Communication (MDSC) related to the Company's Advanced Energy Products. The Company further disclosed that "[b]ased on our initial interactions with the FDA, we believe the Agency's MDSC will pertain to the use of our Advanced Energy products outside of their FDA-cleared indication for general use in cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures."
On this news, Apyx's stock fell $4.02, or 40.6%, to close at $5.88 per share on March 14, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors about the fact that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; and (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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A Seattle-area man allegedly called a Buffalo Tops supermarket location twice this week, saying "he would make the news if he shot and killed all of the Black people in the store" including women, children and babies, and later referenced a "race war," according to federal prosecutors.
Joey George, 37, is charged with two counts of making interstate threats, including calls to a Tops supermarket in Buffalo not far from the Tops location where 10 people were killed in a racist attack in May.
According to a complaint filed in federal court in Washington on Thursday, George called a Buffalo Tops supermarket on Tuesday and asked a worker who answered the phone how many Black people were in the store. He told the worker there was a chance he was already in the store or nearby and that if he didn't see anyone in the store, he'd travel to the Tops supermarket where the deadly shooting took place in May, the complaint states. That location had just re-opened a few days before the call was allegedly made.
George, who identified himself as a man named "Peter" in the call, said he was "a really good shot and could pick off people from the parking lot" and said he had assault rifles and other weapons, according to the complaint.
CNN has reached out to the federal public defender's office for comment on George's case.
Prosecutors said George then called the store again on Wednesday, 'he ranted about a 'race war' and said, 'This is what happens in a blue state.'"
George, of Lynnwood, Washington, is also charged in the complaint with calling a restaurant in San Bruno, California, on May 12 and threatened to shoot "any Black or Hispanic patrons if the restaurant did not close within twenty minutes." George allegedly told a San Bruno police officer who called his cell phone that he wanted to "attack Black people and strike fear into the Bay Area's Black community," the complaint states.
Prosecutors linked the calls to George based on cell phone records for the number that made the calls, the complaint states. Prosecutors say George has a history of making racial threats using the same number, including to businesses in Maryland, Connecticut and Washington.
"The Buffalo community is trying to heal from the horrific shooting at a Tops grocery store. I cannot imagine the type of fear such hate fueled threats engendered in those just trying to go about their daily lives", said U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Nick Brown. "We cannot tolerate this kind of hate in our community and will not sit by while people seek to terrorize others across our country."
George is being held at a federal detention center in SeaTac, Washington, and is expected to appear in court Friday at 5 p.m. Eastern for an initial appearance.
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(The Hill) – The Archbishop of San Francisco barred Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) from receiving communion over her support for abortion rights.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a letter to Pelosi on Thursday that he had requested to speak to her after she vowed to codify Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion rights case, in the wake of Texas banning abortions after six weeks last September.
He had warned Pelosi in an April 7 letter, he said, to either repudiate advocacy for abortion rights or to refrain from referring to her Catholic faith in public or else he would have no choice but to bar her from being admitted communion.
“As you have not publically repudiated your position on abortion, and continue to refer to your Catholic faith in justifying your position and to receive Holy Communion, that time has now come,” Cordileone said in the Thursday letter. “Therefore, in light of my responsibility as the Archbishop of San Francisco to be ‘concerned for all the Christian faithful entrusted to [my] care’ (Code of Canon Law, can. 383, §1), by means of this communication I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you publically repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of abortion and confess and receive absolution of this grave sin in the sacrament of Penance.”
Pelosi, who describes herself as a devout Catholic, has defended her support for abortion rights despite the Catholic Church’s stance against abortion.
“I believe that God has given us a free will to honor our responsibilities,” Pelosi said in a press conference last September, noting that she is the mother of five children.
“For us, it was a complete and total blessing, which we enjoy every day of our lives. But it’s none of our business how other people choose the size and timing of their families,” Pelosi said.
The move to formally say that communion should be withheld from Pelosi is an escalation of the Catholic leader’s feud with the Speaker.
“A Catholic legislator who supported procured abortion, after knowing the teaching of the Church, commits a manifestly grave sin which is a cause of most serious scandal to others,” Cordileone said in the Thursday letter to Pelosi.
Scrutiny of Democratic Catholic politicians supportive of abortion intensified in light of the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, and since Pelosi and Congressional Democrats moved to pass a bill to codify abortion rights.
Cordileone, who has been an outspoken critic of how public officials talk about abortion, wrote another draft letter earlier this month that said public figures who support abortion should be denied communion. But in that letter, he did not name any particular figures, despite one of the country’s most famous Catholics being a parishioner in San Francisco.
The move could also increase pressure on another high-profile Catholic public official who supports abortion rights: President Joe Biden.
Biden was denied communion at church in South Carolina in 2019 over his stance on abortion.
A previous effort by the U.S. Conference of Bishops to draft a formal statement on the meaning of communion, and saying politicians like Biden should be denied communion based on abortion rights, floundered. After the Vatican sent U.S. bishops a letter advising against a national policy about who can receive communion, the bishops instead adopted a more general statement about the sacrament of communion, according to the Washington Post.
Pope Francis in September weighed in on the debate to deny communion to abortion-supporting politicians by saying that he has “never refused the eucharist to anyone,” calling on bishops to be pastors rather than politicians.
Cordileone, though, took a firmly different stance. In a letter to priests on Friday, he said that the decision to bar Pelosi from communion “is simply application of Church teaching” and not political.
In a third separate open letter to the faithful on Friday, Cordileone said he finds “no pleasure whatsoever” in barring Pelosi from Communion.
“Speaker Pelosi remains our sister in Christ. Her advocacy for the care of the poor and vulnerable elicits my admiration. I assure you that my action here is purely pastoral, not political,” he wrote.
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BEIJING, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, VR applications have become a source of innovation and business transformation, with the boundaries between virtual and physical reality increasingly blurred.
Tourism in Thailand was hit hard by the pandemic, and winning back international visitors has once again taken precedent. In partnership with Realsee, a leader in integrated digital space integrated solutions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes to accelerate the recovery of the local tourism industry by building an immersive VR marketing platform to showcase Thailand's beautiful hotels, resorts, restaurants, and museums using lifelike VR scenarios.
Using Realsee's proprietary spatial acquisition equipment and leading 3D reconstruction technology, these spaces will be accessible through virtual tours, allowing tourists to visit at anytime from anywhere. "With the help of REALSEE G1 smartphone gimbal, we'll be able to immerse guests in our charming environment, and share our VR link on social media for more exposure," said a representative from the famous Khao thong Hill Cafe.
Realsee VR technology is now front of mind for marketers seeking to differentiate and grow revenue. According to the head of Slater Resort Phuket, "Customers focus on the room layouts and facilities when selecting a hotel. This spatial information, lost in pictures alone, is restored through VR. This life-like feeling can help customers make better-informed decisions and improve booking conversion rates." The VR panoramic space created by Realsee allows consumers to navigate guided points easily, with embedded multimedia tags highlighting three-dimensional spatial information and enhancing the user experience.
In addition to tourism, Realsee VR technology has been widely adopted by major exhibitions and events. Due to the pandemic, restricted in-person attendance at exhibition sites has affected business conversion rates for participating brands. The 2022 annual Digital Economy Promotion Authority of Thailand (DEPA) exhibition invited Realsee to connect these missing links. Using the REALSEE G1, the five-floor venue was brought to life digitally. Visitors from around the world are able to tour the exhibition hall using a VR link, obtaining exhibition and brand information generated by the Realsee VR App.
As a trusted partner of global brands, Realsee has paved the way for a new way of doing business, bridging consumers with over 190+ brands in 27 countries. VR-enabled marketing is already widespread among many offline marketing events and has triggered a paradigm shift for both user experience and business efficiency in a digital era. Realsee's cutting-edge technology and cost-effective solutions have empowered marketers across industries, including real estate, home decoration, tourism, exhibitions, new retail, and more.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - It seems fitting that a tech start-up headquartered in a city that has seen the highest gas prices in North America this year, is introducing a new technology that allows consumers to optimize electricity usage for their cars, boats and homes right from their phones. As energy demands surge and people opt for more affordable electrical options, VoltSafe has developed a global solution that makes connecting to electricity much safer, greener and cheaper.
An already stressed global supply chain and rising inflation due to the effects of COVID-19, coupled with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, means the world's economy and energy sources are feeling the burn. Russia is one of the biggest oil producers in the world and global sanctions are having a direct impact on demand and gas prices which, in turn, gets passed onto consumers' wallets. Pressures and strong opposition to oil drilling and pipelines are also accelerating decarbonization of the world's economy. Oil and natural gas prices have more than doubled in the last year and inflation rates are currently rivalling those last seen in the 1980's in North America. This all leads to an urgent global interest in discovering and delivering newer, more efficient ways to connect to and manage our daily energy consumption – and VoltSafe is an integral part of the solution.
VoltSafe Inc. has filed patents in over forty countries for the world's first, prongless, high power, electrical connector technology that doesn't incur power losses like other existing prongless charging solutions. By using magnets and an embedded electrical fingerprint, power doesn't turn 'on' until both sides are completely connected. Letting power flow after a connection is made eliminates associated risk of arcs, shocks and fires. VoltSafe outlets are IoT enabled, meaning users are able to control and optimize all of their energy consumption, reducing their electricity bills and lowering GHG emissions.
"Wherever there is high power, VoltSafe can create the prongless magnetic connector and energy management platform to go with it. We're working on solutions that span residential, commercial and industrial applications from home to marine, aviation to autonomous electric vehicles and more. It's not enough to simply shift to electrification, it's also imperative to have smart and efficient ways to monitor, manage and minimize power usage. VoltSafe novel patented tech addresses it all," noted VoltSafe CTO, Sanad Aridah.
An area of particular focus for VoltSafe right now is the company's marine solution for shore power. The electric marine sector is as hot as they come, with record amounts of investment funds flowing into the industry. The move to a fully electric marine sector eliminates greenhouse gases and harmful air emissions, reduces harmful water emissions, and reduces air and water noise pollution. Recently, General Motors committed USD$150 million to Pure Watercraft, a Seattle start-up that makes electric outboard motors for boats. Commenting on the deal, Pure Watercraft's CEO noted, "The boating market is growing like it hasn't since post-World War II."
One of VoltSafe's Strategic Advisors, Jim Gray, commented "VoltSafe is well positioned to be a primary enabler, a key, of this (marine electrification) revolution."
The interest in VoltSafe Marine extends beyond pleasure-craft boaters and marinas and into industrial shipping and national defense too. Learning about VoltSafe's technology and marine solution, Alex Rueben, Executive Director of the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries and former Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian Navy, stated, "This plug will set a new standard for marine electrical safety and adds further 'smart' capabilities that promise to accelerate the electrification of vessel fleets. This is an exciting 'made in Canada' technology addressing a real need."
Elisabeth Charmley, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate, added, "As electrification of assets proliferates, VoltSafe's patented plug and outlet connectors will play a key role in energy management - VoltSafe is ahead of the curve!"
Strong tail-winds (grants, subsidies, carbon credits, investment, etc.) will continue driving significant demand for Cleantech solutions. With its patented, novel technology, VoltSafe unlocks previously unreachable economic value (safety, ease-of-use, advanced smart capabilities) and is able to leverage a blue ocean strategy.
Trevor Burgess, VoltSafe CEO, remarked, "Governments around the world are placing a heightened focus on addressing climate change and VoltSafe's patented tech helps accelerate decarbonization with a safer, simpler and smarter way to connect to high power, with unprecedented levels of safety and sustainable energy management. We know the problem is real and the demand for our tech exists – we continue to receive inbound inquiries almost daily, including Fortune 500 companies who are all seeking different use cases of VoltSafe's patented technology to achieve their desired needs."
VoltSafe has just launched a community-focused equity crowdfunding campaign to raise capital aimed at driving the company further towards its licensing and commercialization goals. The company successfully pitched its innovation to CBC's Dragons' Den in 2018 with multiple Dragons vying to invest. Now, for a limited time, the raise is open to all investors. Learn more at: Frontfundr.com/voltsafe.
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, this Canadian tech startup has reinvented the electrical plug by eliminating prongs, adding magnets and an "electrical fingerprint" creating the world's safest, simplest, and smartest plug design since electricity came into homes more than 140 years ago. VoltSafe commercialized its first safety-certified product (VoltSafe Winter). The company's product pipeline includes magnetic plug replacement solutions for household, commercial, industrial, marine, electric and autonomous vehicles, emergency services, data centres and more.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon Wealth Management named Brian Dlug as its new head of deposits, succeeding Lynne Sawyer who now serves as the chief operating officer for the business. In this new role, Brian is overseeing the strategic approach for the development of banking products and product lines to ensure cohesion with business unit objectives. He is based in New York and reports to Rick Calero, head of banking and lending.
Prior to joining BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Brian was at Morgan Stanley for 12 years, where he most recently served as executive director, head of Cash Management & Bank Accounts. He was responsible for growing deposits through client engagement with Cash Management & Bank products. He also previously held a variety of senior positions at American Express, where he focused on banking, marketing, business analysis and other global finance areas of expertise.
"Brian is a demonstrated leader in banking and brings more than 25 years of experience to the firm," said Calero. "With his expertise in product and cash management, lending support and business development, he is well suited to help grow our banking business and support our Active Wealth framework."
Brian earned a Bachelor of Science from Villanova University and Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University.
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For more than two centuries, BNY Mellon Wealth Management has provided services to financially successful individuals and families, their family offices and business enterprises, planned giving programs, and endowments and foundations. It has $264 billion in total client assets as of June 30, 2022, and an extensive network of offices in the U.S. and internationally. BNY Mellon Wealth Management, which delivers leading wealth advice across investments, banking, custody, and wealth and estate planning, conducts business through various operating subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. A line of business within Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Investor Solutions includes the firm's institutional multi-asset solutions business. For more information, visit www.bnymellonwealth.com or follow us on Twitter @BNYMellonWealth.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young struggled in the first two games of the playoffs.
Didn’t really matter.
With Game 3 on the line and the season hanging in the balance, the Atlanta Hawks wanted the ball in his hands.
Young delivered, hitting a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left that gave the Hawks a 111-110 victory over top-seeded Miami on Friday night after Atlanta overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half.
The Hawks cut the Heat’s series lead to 2-1.
“I didn’t have any doubts,” Young said. “I was able to get to the basket and get my floater.”
Jimmy Butler missed a jumper with 12.6 second left that could’ve given the Heat a three-point cushion. The Hawks grabbed the rebound and got the ball in Young’s hands, passing up the chance to call a timeout.
“No way I was calling a timeout there,” Hawks coach Nate McMillan said. “We got the rebound down by one with the ball in Trae’s hands. That’s a great chance to get in transition.”
Miami had one more chance to win it, but Butler missed again on an off-balance 3 at the buzzer with De’Andre Hunter in his face to give the Hawks a burst of hope in the best-of-seven series.
“The plan was get free, shoot it and make it,” Butler said. “I didn’t do it. I’ll make the next one.”
Game 4 is Sunday night in Atlanta.
P.J. Tucker led a 21-0 run in the third quarter that pushed the Heat to an 84-68 lead and seemingly on cruise control to a 3-0 lead. But Young and the Hawks would not let them get away.
The Heat also were dealing with an injury to point guard Kyle Lowry, who went out in the third quarter with a hamstring problem and did not return. He’ll undergo tests Saturday to determine the severity of the injury.
“I love that guy as our point guard,” Butler said. “If he’s with us, yippee ki-yay. If he’s not, someone will step in and do his job. We’ve got enough guys in that room to make up for him.”
After being held to eight points in Miami’s Game 1 blowout and committing a career-worst 10 turnovers in Game 2, Young looked more like himself on his home court.
He had 24 points despite another stout defensive effort by the Heat, and turned it over just three times. And, of course, Young hit the shot that really mattered at the end.
“He’s the head of the snake,” teammate Delon Wright said.
Bogdan Bogdanovic added 18 points, Hunter 17 and three others scored in double figures to take some of the pressure off the star guard.
Coming off a 45-point effort in Game 3, the best playoff game of his career, Butler was held to 20 in this one and missed a prime opportunity to put Miami on the cusp of a sweep.
Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points, and Max Strus also had 20.
The Hawks led by 11 in the first half and were still up 68-63 when Hunter hit a 3-pointer with just under eight minutes remaining in the third.
That’s when Miami suddenly took control of a game that was delayed about 45 minutes after a suspicious package was found outside State Farm Arena before the game.
The Heat turned up their stifling defense, knocked down shots and silenced a sellout crowd that was used to seeing the Hawks win at home.
Tucker scored eight points in the six-minutes spree, but his best work came at the other end on Young.
Leaning on him so much that Young shoved him away in frustration on an inbounds play, the 36-year-old Tucker used every trick in the book to stifle just the second player in NBA history to lead the league in total points and assists.
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE
Tipoff was delayed after the suspicious package was found outside Gate 2 of the arena, near a stairwell that provides access to a MARTA subway station.
Three gates were closed, preventing fans from entering while police, K-9 units and arena security cleared the area and investigated the package.
A bomb squad safely removed the package after it was found not to be explosive, clearing the way for the entrances to be opened.
Even with the delay, many fans were still bogged down in long lines outside the arena when the game began. But the place was hopping at the end of the night.
BENCH HELP
The Hawks went with just three players off the bench, but all made huge contributions.
Bogdanovic made four 3-pointers, Wright had 13 points and Onyeka Okongwu had nine points and six rebounds.
Most tellingly, all three played the entire fourth quarter, forming an effective group with Young.
“When you’ve got multiple guys who can dribble and make plays, for sure it makes it a lot easier for me,” Young said.
TIP-INS
Heat: Tucker had 11 points. … Butler nearly had a triple-double with 10 rebounds and eight assists. … Bam Adebayo had 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Hawks: John Collins started again at center in place of injured Clint Capela, who has yet to play in the the series, but wasn’t much of a factor. Struggling again with an injured finger, Collins managed just six points and five rebounds. .
UP NEXT
The Hawks have built quite a home-court advantage since mid-January, winning 21 of their last 24 games in the A-T-L. They’ll go for their seventh straight home win in Game 4.
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the "Company" or "Dorian LPG"), today updated its financial and operational outlook for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Company plans to issue a press release on Thursday, May 26, 2022 prior to the market open, announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2022.
Earnings Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-877-407-9716, or for international callers, 1-201-493-6779, and requesting to be joined into the Dorian LPG call.
A live webcast of the conference call will also be available under the investor section at www.dorianlpg.com.
A replay will be available at 1:00 p.m. ET the same day and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13730154. The replay will be available until June 2, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Outlook for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022
The following unaudited financial data for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, is preliminary and based on information available to the Company at this time. The financial data has been prepared by and is the responsibility of the Company's management and does not present all information necessary for an understanding of the Company's financial condition as of March 31, 2022, and its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Based on information available to the Company at this time, the Company expects that for the quarter ending March 31, 2022:
(1) Time charter equivalent ("TCE") is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. Refer to the reconciliation of revenues to TCE revenues included in this press release below.
The Company has not finalized its financial statement closing process for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. During the course of that process, the Company may identify items that would require it to make adjustments, which may be material to the information provided. As a result, the provided information constitutes forward-looking statements and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including possible adjustments to the preliminary results disclosed. The Company is providing this information on a one-time basis only and does not intend to update this information for future time periods. Except as otherwise provided herein, capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Financial Information
Time Charter Equivalent Revenues
TCE revenues are a shipping industry non-U.S. GAAP measure of the revenue performance of a vessel used primarily to compare period‑to‑period changes in a shipping company's performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (such as time charters, voyage charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. The Company's method of calculating TCE revenues is to subtract voyage expenses from shipping revenues for the relevant time period, which may not be calculated the same by other companies.
TCE revenues are not a recognized measure under U.S. GAAP and should not be regarded as a substitute for revenues. The Company's presentation of TCE revenues does not imply, and should not be construed as an inference, that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of revenues to TCE revenues (unaudited) for the period presented:
(2) Based on the midpoint of the preliminary projection for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, included herein.
Completion of Japanese Financing Transaction for VLGC Cougar
On May 19, 2022, the Company completed the $70 million sale and leaseback of its 2015 built VLGC Cougar. The transaction generated $50 million in net proceeds, of which $20.1 million was used to prepay a portion of the 2015 AR Facility (including interest and fees) and the balance will be available for general corporate purposes. The financing has a 10-year term with purchase options beginning in May 2025, amortizes principal of $900,000 per quarter, and carries an interest rate of 2.45% over the 3-month secured overnight financing rate.
Forward-Looking & Other Cautionary Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's current expectations and observations regarding future results, many of which, by their nature are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Where the Company expresses an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, the Company's forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by those forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including changes in the Company's financial resources and operational capabilities and as a result of certain other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with Dorian LPG's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of Dorian LPG's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
About Dorian LPG Ltd.
Dorian is a leading owner and operator of 22 modern and ECO very large gas carriers ("VLGCs") and has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece.
Visit our website at www.dorianlpg.com. Information on the Company's website does not constitute a part of and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
For further information:
Dorian LPG Ltd.
Ted Young
Chief Financial Officer
(203) 674-9900
IR@dorianlpg.com
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ALBANY — When someone tells you there are angels among us, don’t doubt them.
Two such beings have graced the city of Albany for decades, but unless you are a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church or have partaken of the nourishment and kindness provided by Neighbors in Need and St. Clare’s Soup Kitchen and Clothing Room, you probably weren’t aware.
Those angels — blood sisters Alphonsina and Maura Molloy who are also Franciscan Nuns, sisters in faith — were honored following a recent mass at St. Teresa’s, a mass celebrated by the Bishop of Savannah, Bishop Steven Parks. Parks delivered a message and offered words of praise for the Molloy sisters on their retirement.
All who know — and adore — the sisters accurately point out that these Irish-born lasses are not big on ceremony or attention. As Father Raymond Levreault (“Father Ray” to the church body, because what Southerners would be expected to pronounce the French-Canadian Levreault?) so succinctly pointed out in the wake of the Molloys’ departure, “They’ve spent their lives feeding and serving the poor. They have taken up the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and followed the command of Jesus to ‘Love thy neighbor.’ They have no concern for worldly things.”
But Sisters Alfie and Maura were visibly touched by the attention paid them on their final day at St. Teresa’s and in Albany.
“We ask that you pray for us as we begin the next leg of our journey,” Sister Maura said. “All we want to do now is lock everything up, get in the car and be gone.”
Said journey is expected to be “opening a soup kitchen” (presumably in Ireland) for Sister Alfie and a period of “just doing nothing” for Sister Maura.
Bishop Parks, who praised the sisters from the altar and brought gifts of “sweet honey” from Savannah “to match your sweetness,” said the Molloy sisters personified the “character of St. Francis.”
“These ladies have served with a grateful heart,” the Bishop said. “And we want to thank them for being an example to each one of us.”
Sister Maura offered a brief summary of the Molloys’ service in Albany:
“Back in the ’70s, Bishop Lessard invited the Franciscan Sisters to come to Albany and establish a community center at St. Clare’s. In 1979 Sister Alfie was one of the first to come, and now she is one of the last. She spent eight years at St. Clare’s; during that time the sisters began a variety of programs, two of which are still in operation: The Soup Kitchen and the Clothing Room. Sister Alfie left St. Clare’s in 1987 to go to Homerville, Ga., to open a home for unwed mothers. From there, she was transferred to New Jersey and then returned to Albany in 2013.
“For me, Georgia has been my home for 48 years; 25 of those have been at St. Clare’s (at the corner of Oak Ridge Drive and Martin Luther King Boulevard). We have so much to be thankful for. St. Clare’s is actively supported by churches and individuals of many faiths, either by material donations or contributing their time and talent.
“We want to say thank you to the Bishops, priests, deacons and Franciscan Sisters who served here in the past and those who serve at the present time. A special thank you to Father Ray for his support and kindness to us over the years. Thank you to the staff at St. Teresa’s Church, Neighbors in Need and St. Clare’s.”
Sister Maura also thanked volunteers, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and the schools in the community, both St. Teresa’s and public schools.
Father Ray said the sisters will be dearly missed in the community.
“It’s inspiring to see the commitment that the sisters had to the message of the gospel and to their vows,” he said. “Any salaries the sisters got went back into the community, not to them. Their story is a fantastic one, these blood sisters who have served so faithfully as Sisters in Christ.”
As St. Teresa’s members lined up to pay respect for the sisters, many shedding tears and some bringing gifts, the warmth that the parishioners had for the Molloys was apparent.
“God bless you,” one said as she hugged Sister Alfie. “You have meant so much to my family and to the church. May God be with you always.”
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Transaction Combines Integral's Small Donor Program with TargetSmart's Leading Data Platform
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TargetSmart, the leading provider of political data for campaigns and advocacy organizations, announced it has acquired Integral Resources, a unique small-dollar fundraising firm that has helped progressive candidates and causes raise hundreds of millions of dollars since being founded in 1990.
TargetSmart will absorb Integral Resources' 6 full-time staff and phone center with more than 100 flexible work-from-home callers. Integral has a successful track record working with leading nonprofits and progressive organizations, including the ACLU, DCCC, End Citizens United, Let America Vote, Senate Majority PAC, DNC, DSCC, Emily's List, Giffords PAC and more. This is TargetSmart's first major acquisition since launching in 2006. After the combination, TargetSmart will employ more than 60 data scientists, engineers, strategists, and fundraising specialists spread across 23 states, making it the largest data and strategy company in politics.
"For decades, Integral Resources had been a major behind the scenes player, helping candidates and causes connect with new donors and activists. Under the leadership of legendary Democratic strategist Ron Rosenblith, Integral Resources developed and deployed techniques that helped ensure their clients had the resources they needed to succeed. At TargetSmart, we'll pair Integral's approach to grassroots fundraising with our best-in-class data, analytics, and polling to help our clients achieve their goals," said TargetSmart CEO, Tom Bonier.
TargetSmart will launch a Fundraising Solutions team led by Francis "Robi" Roberts, who had worked with Integral for fourteen years.
"TargetSmart is a natural home for the Integral team and the clients we serve. TargetSmart has the experience, relationships and visionary approach to political data to take our work to the next level," said Roberts.
As a result of the combination, TargetSmart will expand its offerings to clients to pair best- in-class targeting and analytics to prospect and engage with potential donors and supporters, using Integral's proven techniques and army of trained callers. In 2020, Integral helped their clients raise funds from 1.6 million donors and house a rich dataset of more than 6 million progressive and democratic donors.
The acquisition comes at a pivotal time for progressives as the movement leverages every available tool to raise funds to connect with voters and turn them out in November's historic election.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
TargetSmart is the leading provider of political data that enables campaigns and organizations to successfully communicate with large audiences through personalized outreach. Their politically-focused approach combines consumer data, analytics, data integration and consulting solutions for microtargeted, multichannel marketing strategies.
TargetSmart is part of the TARA Group LLC, a holding company with a successful track record of investing in independently operated data and marketing companies.
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CAMDEN, N.J., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced today it released its fourth annual Corporate Impact Report, showcasing the automaker's commitment to being More Than a Car Company® in the 2021 calendar year. Additionally, SOA announced it was named a 2022 Civic 50 Honoree for the second year in a row by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.
The 2021 Subaru Corporate Impact Report highlights the company's dedication to customers, community and to living out the Subaru Love Promise. The report contains data collected throughout 2021, the challenges the company faced and recognition of its efforts in customer service, vehicle quality and community impact.
"I am continually proud of our commitment to make a positive impact in our communities," said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. "Our 2021 Corporate Impact Report details our dedication to engage with stakeholders across the country to show love and respect for everyone we encounter."
As a national Points of Light 2022 Civic 50 honoree, SOA was selected based on four dimensions of citizenship and social impact: investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement. In addition to this recognition, SOA was also selected as a Civic 50 of Greater Philadelphia honoree by the Philadelphia Foundation and Points of Light. The automaker's social impact and civic leadership commitments are highlighted and reflected throughout the Subaru 2021 Corporate Impact Report. This includes:
Living Our Values
- Recognition as a top corporate citizen, including receiving a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index and one of the most trusted U.S. based companies, according to Axios Corporate Reputation Ranking.
- Recorded more than 10,000 employee volunteer hours to support local communities.
- Accelerated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan by strengthening the diversity of Subaru's leadership and partnering with HBCUs, the National Association for Black Accountants, the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association to broaden its recruitment strategy.
Love Promise Customer Commitment
- Received 57 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards through 2021, more than any other brand since 2013.
- Released the 2023 Subaru Solterra, its first zero-emissions, all-electric vehicle that aligns with Subaru's dedication to driver safety and environmental protection.
Love Promise Community Commitment
- Contributed $227.3 million in charitable donations since 2008 from SOA and its participating retailers through the Subaru Share the Love® Event.
- Parent company, Subaru Corporation, received a high score for its CDP climate change report due to ambitious 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets.
- Provided over $1 million in philanthropic support and 2,178 hours of volunteer work to support the Camden, New Jersey community where SOA is headquartered.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, readers can learn more about SOA's about the progress and success of SOA's corporate responsibility efforts here: OurImpact.Subaru.com.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com
Jessica Caufield
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-3173
jcaufi@subaru.com
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TROY, Mich., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algo, provider of digital transformation services and supply chain software, announced that it has been identified as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner "Market Guide for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment Solutions report."1
Algo's CEO, Amjad Hussain, credits his dedicated team with the company's second year in Gartner's Market Guide for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment Solutions, he said, "We are honored to be named a Representative Vendor for the second year in a row, further demonstrating the value our supply chain solutions bring to our customers."
Vendors identified in the Market Guide were selected based on having one or more of the three main solution capabilities: forecasting, supply planning (including allocation, replenishment, and inventory planning), and planning and execution alignment (S&OE and S&OP to align planning decisions across the enterprise and multiple planning horizons).
"Algo considers these capabilities to be a vital part of delivering high-impact business outcomes. Our robust collaborative planning and analytics platform, as well as extensive functional domain experience, enable the company to provide end-to-end inventory management solutions that boost sales and profit while optimizing inventory spend." said Chief Product Officer, Emily Slavik.
[1] Gartner, Market Guide for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment Solutions, Published 9 August 2022 - By Analysts Janet Suleski and Mike Griswold
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Algo uses technology to transform information into opportunity, breathing new life into our understanding of supply and demand, and giving retailers, distributors, and manufacturers a chance to achieve more for their organizations. Our professional services assist our clients in accelerating and maximizing the effectiveness of each phase of their digital transformation journey, from infrastructure and data management to business process optimization and automation.
Combining AI and machine learning with deep domain expertise, Algo's omnichannel SaaS platform helps suppliers and retailers plan, simulate, and execute more efficient supply chains through smart automation, actionable analytics, and digital twin technology.
For more on Algo, please visit www.algo.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after a significant product enhancement featured new front and rear design elements, a new available 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display, and an expanded roster of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the Forte compact sedan returns mostly unchanged for model year 2023. The Forte is still available in four trim levels – LX (formerly FE), LXS, GT-Line, GT and maintains up to 41 MPG on the highway1.
For 2023, all LX, LXS and GT-Line models with 2.0-liter engines are SULEV30 compliant. Furthermore, the GT Technology Package has been deleted. However, FCA Fusion – a combination of Front Collision Alert -Cyclist (FCA-Cyc), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Highway Driver Assist (HDA) and Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) -- which was previously included in the GT Technology Package, has been added to the GT model with DCT.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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1 Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle's condition.
2 MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.
3 These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle's blind spot or direction of travel. Always drive safely and use caution.
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New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant was displeased with the skirmish at the end of his team’s Game 3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
One day later, he was ready to put it behind them.
“Last night in the heat of the moment, you’re (upset),” Gallant said Monday. “Game’s over and you get a big win. Today, you move on towards a huge game, so you don’t do something stupid. There’s opportunities to make sure you make people pay a price, but you don’t do that.
“You’re worried about winning the game and getting this series tied 2-2 and that’s the biggest thing.”
Gallant was angry after the buzzer of Sunday’s 3-1 win that cut the Rangers’ series deficit to 2-1, when Carolina forward Max Domi hit New York’s Ryan Lindgren and the defensemen struck him back, resulting in some fighting. The coach also had a verbal exchange with Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo.
“No, I wasn’t happy with the (things) at the end of the game they initiated,” Gallant said after Sunday’s game. “We didn’t do that when the games were close. They want to play like that, we got the guys that can match that.”
The Rangers will be looking to even the series in Game 4 on Tuesday night (7 p.m. EDT, ESPN).
On Monday, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour downplayed what happened.
“I don’t know what he’s talking about,” Brind’Amour said. “It’s not like we have guys that send messages.”
Though he didn’t want to dwell on it, Gallant believed it could help his team get engaged.
“I don’t think it hurts us one bit,” he said. “I think it helps us. It’s good when guys get a little (upset) once in a while. We play better. It gets us more focused.”
Ryan Reaves, one of the Rangers players Gallant referenced who can respond, agreed.
“Some of those top guys, I think they start playing a little more physical and getting into battles a little more,” he said. “I think our team thrives on it. Some teams shy away, I think we do well with it.”
The Hurricanes aren’t concerned by it, and expect a playoff series to get physical.
“It’s playoffs, it’s pretty normal to get hit or make a hit,” Carolina forward Sebastian Aho said. “It’s intense and fast and it’s a battle out there, so there’s nothing new there. I’m not surprised if I get hit in a playoff game. Obviously you’ve got to be ready for it.”
Gallant shuffled his lines at the start of Game 3 after totaling one goal in the first two games. In the third period, he reverted to the usual combinations. He indicated there could be more changes for Game 4.
Brind’Amour mixed up his lines during practice Monday to try to get his team’s offense jump-started the same way.
The Hurricanes have struggled on the power play. After converting on 22% of their chances with the man-advantage during the season, they are at 11.6% during the playoffs — including 0 for 7 in this series.
“One group’s been actually very good creating a lot of chances,” Brind’Amour said. “Our so-called top unit hasn’t been very good. They’re the ones that have really struggled. Just trying to shake it up a little bit there and see where it goes. … We’ve got to find some goals.”
FLAMES at OILERS, Oilers lead 2-1 (9:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN)
The Calgary Flames know they need to figure out a way to contain Edmonton’s Connor McDavid as they try to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination.
McDavid has totaled two goals and seven assists in the first three games of the series, and has six goals and 17 assists through 10 playoff games. Only Wayne Gretzky (29 in 1983 and 25 in 1985), Mario Lemieux (25 in 1992) and Rick Middleton (23 in 1983) have more points in that number of games.
“We’ve let one guy beat us a few nights now,” Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk said. “Back to the drawing board and figure out a way to stop him.”
On Sunday night, McDavid had three assists, including the primary one on two of Evander Kane’s three goals in a 4-1 win that gave the Oilers their second straight victory after losing a 9-6 slugfest in the series opener.
Edmonton scored four goals in a 12:06 stretch of the second period to jump ahead and cruise to the win at home.
“I think we had a lot of our younger guys that haven’t been in this situation before (and) were a little bit intimidated by the atmosphere,” Calgary coach Darryl Sutter said.
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(STACKER) — Stacker collected information on the highest-paying jobs in Sherman-Denison, TX, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to date as of May 2021.
In Sherman, the annual mean wage is $44,020 or 24.4% lower than national mean of $58,260, while the highest-paying occupation makes $157,780. Read on to see which jobs make the list.
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#50. Respiratory therapists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $60,770
– #151 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $68,190
– Employment: 133,410
– Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($113,450)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($109,330)
— Santa Rosa, CA ($101,690)
#49. Healthcare social workers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $60,810
– #133 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $62,310
– Employment: 173,860
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($105,600)
— Santa Rosa, CA ($100,890)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($98,340)
#48. Physical therapist assistants
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $60,980
– #118 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 50
National
– Annual mean salary: $60,740
– Employment: 93,660
– Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($85,960)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($78,740)
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($76,390)
#47. Career/technical education teachers, secondary school
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $61,090
– #132 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $68,960
– Employment: 84,360
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($122,160)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($121,490)
— Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($115,060)
#46. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $61,290
– #336 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 220
National
– Annual mean salary: $75,060
– Employment: 665,870
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($112,020)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($103,820)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($101,210)
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#45. Property, real estate, and community association managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $61,440
– #159 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $70,030
– Employment: 234,680
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($109,540)
— Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO ($106,420)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($103,610)
#44. Electrical power-line installers and repairers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $61,730
– #257 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 220
National
– Annual mean salary: $79,060
– Employment: 123,940
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($117,700)
— Salinas, CA ($110,180)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($109,490)
#43. Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $62,520
– #88 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $63,130
– Employment: 105,440
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Santa Rosa, CA ($116,850)
— Champaign-Urbana, IL ($97,110)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($95,200)
#42. Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $63,080
– #110 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 110
National
– Annual mean salary: $63,090
– Employment: 296,370
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($91,540)
— Napa, CA ($90,530)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($87,860)
#41. Instructional coordinators
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $66,480
– #175 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $70,560
– Employment: 184,740
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Salem, OR ($93,890)
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($93,760)
— Kennewick-Richland, WA ($91,430)
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#40. Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $67,100
– #105 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $69,070
– Employment: 101,450
– Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Fort Collins, CO ($91,980)
— Bakersfield, CA ($90,780)
— Baton Rouge, LA ($88,600)
#39. Logisticians
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $67,900
– #214 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $79,230
– Employment: 189,320
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— California-Lexington Park, MD ($115,100)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($111,740)
— Kokomo, IN ($101,310)
#38. Civil engineers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $69,050
– #365 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $95,490
– Employment: 304,310
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($119,720)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($116,550)
— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($115,120)
#37. Industrial engineering technologists and technicians
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $70,390
– #20 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $61,230
– Employment: 62,030
– Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS ($94,360)
— Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($90,460)
— Baton Rouge, LA ($86,020)
#36. Loan officers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $70,420
– #254 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 70
National
– Annual mean salary: $80,570
– Employment: 340,170
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($111,830)
— Bend-Redmond, OR ($106,290)
— Wilmington, NC ($104,930)
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#35. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $70,520
– #192 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 260
National
– Annual mean salary: $73,590
– Employment: 526,240
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Bremerton-Silverdale, WA ($93,830)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($93,030)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($92,870)
#34. First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $70,890
– #162 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $83,270
– Employment: 80,890
– Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($171,060)
— Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($145,740)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($135,860)
#33. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $71,270
– #289 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $92,320
– Employment: 243,920
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Portland-South Portland, ME ($129,860)
— Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($121,360)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($121,250)
#32. Registered nurses
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $71,490
– #206 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 1,590
National
– Annual mean salary: $82,750
– Employment: 3,047,530
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($155,230)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($151,640)
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($146,360)
#31. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $73,750
– #70 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $70,960
– Employment: 278,140
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Kennewick-Richland, WA ($104,350)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($95,200)
— Salinas, CA ($90,800)
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#30. Speech-language pathologists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $74,080
– #274 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $85,820
– Employment: 147,470
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($118,260)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($111,120)
— Salinas, CA ($107,160)
#29. Accountants and auditors
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $75,310
– #155 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 200
National
– Annual mean salary: $83,980
– Employment: 1,318,550
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($112,830)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($109,330)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($107,540)
#28. Dental hygienists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $76,130
– #136 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 120
National
– Annual mean salary: $81,360
– Employment: 207,190
– Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($125,750)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($122,660)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($119,320)
#27. Social and community service managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $77,270
– #77 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $76,790
– Employment: 156,400
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($100,530)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($98,240)
— Charlottesville, VA ($98,200)
#26. Project management specialists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $77,540
– #321 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 120
National
– Annual mean salary: $98,420
– Employment: 743,860
– Entry level education requirements: nan
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($133,950)
— Birmingham-Hoover, AL ($130,250)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($125,330)
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#25. Financial and investment analysts
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $79,460
– #206 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $103,020
– Employment: 291,880
– Entry level education requirements: nan
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($135,620)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($133,640)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($132,820)
#24. Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $83,930
– #292 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 150
National
– Annual mean salary: $102,650
– Employment: 274,710
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($144,880)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($143,450)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($142,330)
#23. Management analysts
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $85,840
– #206 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $100,530
– Employment: 768,450
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Dothan, AL ($135,020)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($127,320)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($125,250)
#22. First-line supervisors of police and detectives
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $86,150
– #198 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $98,760
– Employment: 128,230
– Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($182,700)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($170,740)
— Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($164,600)
#21. General and operations managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $86,730
– #337 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 1,220
National
– Annual mean salary: $115,250
– Employment: 2,984,920
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($165,340)
— Trenton, NJ ($165,030)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($159,210)
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#20. Network and computer systems administrators
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $87,930
– #75 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $91,250
– Employment: 316,760
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($135,440)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($116,370)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($110,930)
#19. Industrial engineers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $89,610
– #167 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $95,200
– Employment: 293,950
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Anchorage, AK ($142,770)
— Midland, TX ($129,440)
— Billings, MT ($126,170)
#18. Occupational therapists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $89,630
– #106 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $89,470
– Employment: 127,830
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($121,190)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($113,210)
— Santa Rosa, CA ($113,190)
#17. Construction managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $91,200
– #257 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 110
National
– Annual mean salary: $108,210
– Employment: 284,750
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Anchorage, AK ($160,710)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($149,050)
— Napa, CA ($145,430)
#16. Computer systems analysts
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $91,520
– #153 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $102,210
– Employment: 505,150
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,290)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($131,650)
— Huntsville, AL ($118,690)
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#15. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $91,790
– #25 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $93,260
– Employment: 426,870
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($154,880)
— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($141,290)
— Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($121,180)
#14. Medical and health services managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $97,130
– #322 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 220
National
– Annual mean salary: $119,840
– Employment: 436,770
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($162,110)
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($157,340)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($156,370)
#13. Administrative services managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $97,290
– #207 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 50
National
– Annual mean salary: $113,030
– Employment: 224,620
– Entry level education requirements: nan
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($149,360)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($142,650)
— Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH ($141,950)
#12. Software developers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $97,420
– #211 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 70
National
– Annual mean salary: $120,990
– Employment: 1,364,180
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($167,420)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($158,320)
— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($148,220)
#11. Physical therapists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $100,340
– #35 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $92,920
– Employment: 225,350
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($123,190)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($118,370)
— Midland, TX ($116,880)
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#10. Industrial production managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $101,680
– #293 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 70
National
– Annual mean salary: $117,780
– Employment: 192,270
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($155,640)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($153,860)
— Fort Collins, CO ($153,470)
#9. Electrical engineers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $108,120
– #70 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 50
National
– Annual mean salary: $107,890
– Employment: 186,020
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($148,870)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($133,640)
— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($124,680)
#8. Sales managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $114,670
– #256 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $142,390
– Employment: 453,800
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($198,960)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($196,910)
— Boulder, CO ($182,820)
#7. Electronics engineers, except computer
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $115,390
– #36 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 60
National
– Annual mean salary: $115,490
– Employment: 107,170
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($152,060)
— Santa Rosa, CA ($138,480)
— Idaho Falls, ID ($136,310)
#6. Nurse practitioners
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $116,020
– #141 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 70
National
– Annual mean salary: $118,040
– Employment: 234,690
– Entry level education requirements: Master’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($197,870)
— Napa, CA ($184,700)
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($180,380)
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#5. Computer and information systems managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $116,040
– #312 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 40
National
– Annual mean salary: $162,930
– Employment: 485,190
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($228,030)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($211,470)
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($202,800)
#4. Financial managers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $120,190
– #279 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $153,460
– Employment: 681,070
– Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($209,100)
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($201,330)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($188,900)
#3. Pharmacists
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $123,860
– #162 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 100
National
– Annual mean salary: $125,690
– Employment: 312,550
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($168,640)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($163,840)
— Santa Rosa, CA ($158,420)
#2. Lawyers
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $125,340
– #118 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 80
National
– Annual mean salary: $148,030
– Employment: 681,010
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($231,200)
— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($191,460)
— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($186,610)
#1. Dentists, general
Sherman-Denison, TX
– Annual mean salary: $157,780
– #210 highest pay among all metros
– Employment: 30
National
– Annual mean salary: $167,160
– Employment: 108,680
– Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
– Metros with highest average pay:
— Manchester, NH ($276,510)
— Salinas, CA ($234,410)
— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($229,800)
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Ride, Drive, and Demo at North America's Largest Electric Vehicle Festival
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrify Expo, North America's largest electric-vehicle festival heads to Seattle for its second U.S. stop Saturday, July 23 through Sunday, July 24, showcasing the world's leading brands in EV technology and mobility. From e-bikes, e-skateboards, and e-scooters to the latest in electric cars, consumers will be able to ride, drive and demo the latest products from the industry's best brands. Attendees can visit exhibitor displays, talk with product specialists, demo 100s of new products, and test drive just about anything. The family-friendly festival also includes the Hover-1 Kids Zone with test rides for Seattle's e-curious youth.
With new Washington legislation promising 100% electrified vehicle sales by 2030, and advancing the state's clean-air initiatives, new e-mobility solutions have never been more critical than now. Electrify Expo is at the forefront of today's electric vehicle innovation, with more than 70,000+ demo rides expected and 125,000+ e-curious consumers estimated to attend the five-stop tour in 2022.
To register for a press pass to attend Electrify Expo, you are invited to apply here https://www.electrifyexpo.com/exhibits-press#Press
Electrify Expo is North America's largest outdoor electric vehicle festival showcasing the latest electric vehicles and products, including EVs, e-motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-boats, e-surfboards, and more from top brands around the world. The festival addresses one of the most challenging barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles with meaningful hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and test rides. Electrify Expo meets the soaring demand for companies to share new technologies, new modes of mobility and put products in the hands of consumers in a meaningful way. Electrify Expo will feature more than 1M+ square feet of exhibit space in Los Angeles County, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Austin.
Contact:
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New study by Protiviti and ISACA underscores security risks looming large in today's dynamic threat landscape
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey conducted by Protiviti and ISACA found that cybersecurity is the chief risk for IT audit departments, with several related risks such as privacy and data as well as regulatory compliance also ranking as top concerns.
Responses to this year's edition of the annual technology and audit benchmarking survey, titled "IT Audit Perspectives on Today's Top Technology Risks," indicate that IT audit teams are perceiving the current technology risk landscape as much more threatening than in the past. War-related cyberattacks are on the rise, the surge of sophisticated ransomware attacks is ongoing and remote work continues to subject many organizations to new cybersecurity risks. Yet despite heightened concerns, the survey revealed that one in five organizations do not expect their 2022 audit plans to address the risk of cybersecurity breaches.
"Given the increasingly complex and rapidly changing technology risk landscape we're in, it's imperative for IT audit leaders to understand they are responsible for maintaining a holistic view of IT risks impacting the entire organization," said Angelo Poulikakos, a managing director at Protiviti and global leader of the firm's Technology Audit practice. "This requires tech-enablement from an audit standpoint and regular calibration of risk assessments to suit the current environment, rather than 'rinsing and repeating' the work from previous years."
"The elevated cybersecurity concerns evidenced in this year's survey underscore that cyber threats are no longer concentrated within specific industries. This is an industry agnostic concern, and every organization should be mobilizing to protect itself. While IT audit teams may not be on the front lines managing these risks, it's essential that they take a proactive approach to regularly assess the efficacy of these efforts while confirming the proper controls and protections are in place," added Poulikakos.
The Top 10 IT Audit Risks for 2022
The survey asked respondents to rate the significance of 39 technology risk issues. Of those, the top 10 IT audit risks identified were as follows:
- Cyber breach
- Manage security incidents
- Privacy
- Monitor regulatory compliance
- Access risk
- Data integrity
- Disaster recovery
- Data governance
- Third-party risk
- Monitor/audit IT, legal and regulatory compliance
The top risks cited in this year's survey highlight the vital yet sensitive role that data plays in organizations today, with respondents expressing significant concerns regarding the way in which data is gathered, governed and secured. Respondents also demonstrated that IT audit professionals are acutely aware of the evolving compliance requirements facing their organizations, related to data stewardship, industry standards, and national and regional requirements.
"With a global focus on data regulation, it may be easy to view data solely through a lens of compliance," said Paul Phillips, ISACA director of Event Content Development and Risk Professional Practice lead. "However, consumer concern with how their data are used and stored and other operational matters that can quickly become reputational matters must not be discounted. As IT auditors assess risk and evaluate controls associated with data, the tremendous organizational value (and responsibility) of data and the importance of trust should always be top of mind."
The benchmarking report is based on a survey, fielded in the fourth quarter of 2021, of over 7,500 IT audit leaders and professionals, including chief audit executives (CAEs) and IT audit vice presidents and directors, representing a wide range of industries globally. The survey was conducted in collaboration with ISACA, a global professional association of more than 165,000 digital trust professionals.
Survey Resources Available
"IT Audit Perspectives on Today's Top Technology Risks" is available for complimentary download, along with an infographic and podcast about the survey results, here. On July 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. PDT, Protiviti will host a free one-hour webinar to further explore the implications of the survey. Featured speakers will be Poulikakos, Phillips and Maeve Raak, a director in Protiviti's Technology Audit practice. Please register here to attend the webinar.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach, and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
About ISACA
ISACA® (www.isaca.org) is a global community advancing individuals and organizations in their pursuit of digital trust. For more than 50 years, ISACA has equipped individuals and enterprises with the knowledge, credentials, education, training and community to progress their careers, transform their organizations, and build a more trusted and ethical digital world. ISACA is a global professional association and learning organization that leverages the expertise of its more than 165,000 members who work in digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy and quality. It has a presence in 188 countries, including 225 chapters worldwide. Through its foundation One In Tech, ISACA supports IT education and career pathways for under resourced and underrepresented populations.
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Dusty demise for NASA Mars lander in July; power dwindling
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise.
The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft’s seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July. Then flight controllers will monitor InSight until the end of this year, before calling everything off.
“There really hasn’t been too much doom and gloom on the team. We’re really still focused on operating the spacecraft,” said Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Bruce Banerdt, the principal scientist.
Since landing on Mars in 2018, InSight has detected more than 1,300 marsquakes; the biggest one, a magnitude 5, occurred two weeks ago.
It will be NASA’s second Mars lander lost to dust: A global dust storm took out Opportunity in 2018. In InSight’s case, it’s been a gradual gathering of dust, especially over the past year.
NASA’s two other functioning spacecraft on the Martian surface — rovers Curiosity and Perseverance — are still going strong thanks to nuclear power. The space agency may rethink solar power in the future for Mars, said planetary science director Lori Glaze, or at least experiment with new panel-clearing tech or aim for the less-stormy seasons.
InSight currently is generating one-tenth of the power from the sun that it did upon arrival. Deputy project manager Kathya Zamora Garcia said the lander initially had enough power to run an electric oven for one hour and 40 minutes; now it’s down to 10 minutes max.
The InSight team anticipated this much dust buildup, but hoped a gust wind of wind or dust devil might clean off the solar panels. That has yet to happen, despite several thousand whirlwinds coming close.
“None of them have quite hit us dead-on yet enough to blow the dust off the panels,” Banerdt told reporters.
Another science instrument, dubbed the mole, was supposed to burrow 16 feet (5 meters) underground to measure the internal temperature of Mars. But the German digger never got deeper than a couple feet (a half-meter) because of the unexpected composition of the red dirt, and it finally was declared dead at the beginning of last year.
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Bank Director's Survey Examines How Bankers Think About Enhancing the Customer Experience, Creating Efficiency and Investing in the Future.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As competitive pressures continue to alter the landscape for financial institutions, Bank Director's 2022 Technology Survey, sponsored by CDW, delves into the technology concerns and challenges bank senior executives and board members face, and where they've been investing their resources.
Eighty-one percent of survey respondents say their bank increased its technology budget for 2022, reporting a median 11% increase compared to 2021. Still, leveraging technology to create a more competitive and efficient organization requires internal know-how, and almost half of responding directors and executives worry that their bank lacks an adequate understanding of emerging technologies. Further, 45% say their bank relies on outdated technology.
"Almost half of the respondents point to big and superregional banks as significant threats — and that doesn't account for companies like PayPal, Chime and others that are nipping at banks' business," says Emily McCormick, vice president of research at Bank Director. "Bank Director's 2022 Compensation Survey, conducted earlier this year, found technology talent to be in high demand. I believe we can see a direct connection between a need for in-house expertise and the industry's ability to meet today's challenges."
The 2022 Technology Survey indicates that most banks employ high-level executives focused on technology, particularly in the form of a chief information security officer (44%), chief technology officer (43%) and/or chief information officer (42%). Few, however, have a chief data officer or data scientists on staff – despite almost half expressing concerns that the bank doesn't effectively use or aggregate the bank's data.
The Competitive Landscape
Fifty-six percent of all respondents view local banks and credit unions as their top competitive threat, followed by big and superregional banks at 46%. One-third worry about competition from big tech companies such as Apple, while an equal number are concerned about competition from digital, nonbank business lenders.
Hit-or-Miss On Digital Applications
Nearly half of respondents say their bank has a fully digital process for opening retail deposit accounts, with larger shares representing banks over $1 billion reporting as much. Far fewer respondents report a fully digital process for retail loans, small business deposits or loans, or commercial loans.
Generational Divides
Just 25% of the directors and executives surveyed say their bank has the tools it needs to effectively serve Generation Z, and half believe their institution can effectively serve millennials. Eighty-five percent say as much about Generation X, and 93% say this of baby boomers.
All-In On the Cloud
Eighty-eight percent say their bank uses cloud technology to generate efficiencies internally; 66% use application programming interfaces (APIs), which allow different applications or systems to exchange data. Robotic process automation (32%) and artificial intelligence or machine learning (19%) are far less commonly used.
New Frontiers
Three-quarters say their board or leadership team has discussed risks or opportunities related to cryptocurrency or digital assets in the past 18 months. Sixty-four percent say the same of banking as a service (BaaS), and 69% say that of environmental, social and governance issues. Cannabis, on the minds of 58%, was more commonly discussed at banks under $5 billion of assets.
Views On Collaboration
More than half of respondents view technology companies as vendors only, as opposed to collaborating with or investing in these firms. Thirty-nine percent, primarily representing banks over $1 billion in assets, say their institution has collaborated with technology providers on specific solutions. Twenty percent have participated in a venture fund that invests in technology companies, and 11% have directly invested in one or more of these companies.
The survey includes the views of 138 independent directors, chief executives, chief operating officers and senior technology executives of U.S. banks below $100 billion in assets. Full survey results are now available online at BankDirector.com.
Bank Director reaches the leaders of the institutions that comprise America's banking industry. Since 1991, Bank Director has provided board-level research, peer-insights and in-depth executive and board services. Built for banks, Bank Director extends into and beyond the boardroom by providing timely and relevant information through Bank Director magazine, board training services and the financial industry's premier event, Acquire or Be Acquired. For more information, please visit BankDirector.com.
Today, IT creates business potential, drives growth and innovation, but it's not always easy to stay up on the latest IT advances when you carry a heavy load. CDW gets it. CDW Financial Services partners with leading technology companies to bring you state-of-the-art IT solutions you need to succeed and lighten your load. For more information about CDW, visit www.cdw.com.
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Record rent prices: Renters in Manhattan are paying an average of $4,000 a month
NEW YORK (CNN) - The buildings are sky-high in New York City, and so are the rent prices.
For the fourth consecutive month, the median cost of rent hit a record high.
In May, the average rent in Manhattan was $4,000 a month, that’s about 25% higher than a year ago.
The median price for a two-bedroom is shy of $5,000 a month, with a three-bedroom running an average cost of $6,400.
Some factors are landlords pulling back on concessions and rising mortgage rates keeping possible homebuyers as renters.
Currently, the vacancy rate is under 2%, and analysts said it is on the lower end, compared to almost 12% during the height of the pandemic.
According to analysts, there isn’t much financial relief in sight. New summer leasing is expected to continue to raise rates that should peak around August.
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Partnership ensures a seamless transition from hospital discharge to rehab
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between Trilogy Health Services and Norton Healthcare offers continuity of care for patients requiring in-patient rehab following neuro treatment for stroke and spine conditions.
Working in tandem with four Trilogy Health Services campuses, including Westport Place, Park Terrace, Franciscan, and Forest Springs, Norton Geriatrics and Transition team will coordinate post-op clinical care in conjunction with a patient's surgeon to provide a seamless transition from hospital discharge to rehab.
Westport Place Health Campus will also support patients who are in need of care and rehab after a suffering a stroke. Trilogy's clinical nursing team and physical, occupational and speech therapists have completed special training to provide patients with next level collaborative care in conjunction with Norton.
"Trilogy is known as a leader in aging care, but we are also taking great steps to distinguish ourselves through clinical excellence." Rhonda Dempsey, Trilogy Health Services Chief Nursing Officer said. "We are excited to partner with Norton Healthcare to meet this critical need in the community. Our patients will truly be the ones to benefit from the synergy of our two organizations."
"Norton Healthcare is committed to providing excellent neuro care for stroke and spine patients." said Kathleen Exline, system vice president, Performance Excellence & Care, Norton Healthcare. "This partnership with Trilogy Health Services will have a great impact on the community. Together, we will give patients the best opportunity for optimal recovery while also serving their long-term needs."
Trilogy and Norton leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, officially opening the unit at Westport Place Health Campus. The newly renovated hallway is dedicated to stroke patients, providing easy access to care. Patients are now being accepted at all locations. Visit Trilogyhs.com to learn more.
Trilogy Health Services is an industry-leading operator of nearly 130 senior living communities throughout four states. The company has the honor of providing over 10,000 seniors with world-class clinical support, innovative lifestyle programs, and a culture built on the tenets of servant leadership and hospitality. Trilogy employs over 14,000 team members, is a certified Great Place to Work, one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Places to Work, and was named one of FORTUNE's Best Places to Work in Aging Services. To learn more about Trilogy Health Services, visit www.trilogyhs.com. To learn about job openings at Trilogy, visit www.trilogyjobs.com
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 18,000 employees, over 1,700 employed medical providers and approximately 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. The system includes six hospitals (five in Louisville and one in Madison, Indiana) with 1,993 licensed beds, eight outpatient centers, 18 Norton Immediate Care Centers, eight Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens clinics and an expanded telehealth program. It provides care at more than 340 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women's and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. ("LMP" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LMPX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether LMP and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 19, 2022, LMP disclosed in filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that on May 16, 2022, the Company's management and audit committee "concluded that the Company's previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021, and September 30, 2021 . . . are required to be restated and should no longer be relied upon primarily due to the following errors: (i) the improper identification and elimination of intercompany transactions, (ii) incorrect estimates of chargeback reserves for finance and insurance products, and (iii) certain financial statement misclassifications impacting various balance sheet and income statement financial statement captions in the Relevant Periods."
On this news, LMP's stock price fell $0.20 per share, or 4.48%, to close at $4.26 per share on May 20, 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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New Platform Will Boost Employer Talent Acquisition and Help Cardiology Professionals Grow their Careers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Brands, the leading provider of business management, e-commerce and payment solutions for member-based organizations, announced today that YM Careers has been selected to power Cardiology Careers, the American College of Cardiology's – premier niche job board serving cardiologists and cardiology care specialists. The new job board launched on Friday, July 1, 2022.
In moving to the YM Careers platform and service, ACC's Cardiology Careers will ensure job seekers can more quickly and easily find and apply for jobs that help them advance their careers. Likewise, employers who use ACC's Cardiology Careers to source and attract talent will now benefit from more relevant and targeted job exposure, helping them find and hire the world's best cardiology professionals.
Unlike mass job boards and aggregators, ACC's Cardiology Careers is specifically marketed to and relied upon by cardiologists who interact with ACC. Moving ACC's Cardiology Careers to YM Careers brings a best-in-class job board and career center experience to professionals and employers.
Some of the new capabilities enabled through the launch include:
- Support from experienced job placement professionals, veteran hiring resources, career coaches, CV reviews, and more for members and job seekers.
- Access to detailed data, trends, and forecasts about cardiology occupations including growth outlook, compensation ranges, employment statistics, 'day in the life' videos, required skills and education levels, etc., to empower members to make more informed career decisions.
- Intuitive job search functionality including a pane view, which helps job seekers more quickly find and apply to well-matched or recommended jobs, resulting in a better user experience.
- Targeted access to a highly qualified pool of actively and passively job seeking cardiology care professionals, for employers.
"ACC is the place for cardiovascular professionals to learn, grow, and share as they pursue the College's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health," said Tristan Jordan, General Manager of YM Careers. "We will use our vast experience as the career center backbone for more than 1,000 healthcare associations to create a new, powerful destination to help ACC's community of cardiologists and cardiology care specialists accelerate and achieve their career goals."
YM Careers is the industry's most trusted career center platform for associations and publishers powering nearly 3,000 niche job boards that connect more than a million employers with tens of millions of association members and website users. Associations leverage the platform to provide a valuable member service, acquire and engage new members, and increase non-dues revenue. YM Careers is part of Community Brands, which offers an integrated set of solutions that help member-based organizations increase revenue, improve efficiency, and digitally engage members.
To learn more, visit ymcareers.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About ACC
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.
About Community Brands
Community Brands helps mission-driven organizations thrive. Our software, services, and payment solutions power nonprofits, associations, and K-12 schools to engage the people they serve through programs and events; raise funds to enable their mission; and manage their financials and operations. Our family of brands are bound by a common purpose to serve the organizations that make our communities a better place to live. Learn more about our Community Brands solutions for associations, nonprofits, K-12s, and event tech. Visit us at communitybrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 27, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Natera, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NTRA), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 26, 2020 and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
What You May Do
If you purchased shares of Natera and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-ntra/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by June 27, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Natera and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 14, 2022, a jury found that the Company intentionally and willfully misled the public through its false advertisements to market Prospera, a screening test for kidney transplant failure, in violation of the federal Lanham Act, the Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Delaware common law, including that the Company's marketing falsely claimed that Prospera was more accurate than the competing kidney transplant testing offered by CareDx, Inc. Ultimately, the jury awarded CareDx $44.9 million in monetary damages. On this news, shares of Natera fell $8.81, or 22.5% to close at $30.32 per share on March 15, 2022.
Then, on April 19, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a safety communication "to educate patients and health care providers and to help reduce the inappropriate use of [NIPTs]," a non-invasive prenatal test like the Company's product, Panorama, and cautioned that statements about NIPTs' reliability and accuracy "may not be supported with sound scientific evidence." On this news, shares of Natera fell as much as $1.53 per share, or approximately 3.9%, to close at $38.10 per share on April 20, 2022.
The case is John Harvey Schneider v. Natera, Inc., et al., No. 1:22-cv-00398.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
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New Orleans, LA 70163
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Wall Street gets back to tumbling after 1-day reprieve
NEW YORK (AP) — Markets worldwide are back to tumbling on Thursday, and Wall Street is down roughly 3% in a widespread wipeout as worries about a fragile economy roar back to the fore.
The S&P 500 was 3.1% lower in afternoon trading, more than reversing its blip of a 1.5% rally from a day before. Analysts had warned of more big swings given deep uncertainties about whether the Federal Reserve and other central banks can tiptoe the narrow path of hiking interest rates enough to get inflation under control but not so much that they cause a recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 687 points, or 2.2%, at 29,980, as of 1:26 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 3.9% lower. The S&P 500 was on track for its sixth loss in the last seven days, and all but five of the 500 companies in the index were lower.
Wall Street fell with stocks across Europe after central banks there followed up on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate hike on Wednesday. The Bank of England raised its key rate for the fifth time since December, though it opted for a more modest 0.25 percentage points than the 0.75-point hammer brought by the Fed.
Switzerland’s central bank, meanwhile, raised rates for the first time in years, a half-point hike. Taiwan’s central bank raised its key rate by an eighth of a point. Japan’s central bank began a two-day meeting on policy, though it’s held out on raising rates and making other economy-slowing moves that investors call “hawkish.”
“The clear read-through here is the FOMC (Fed) has unleashed the central bank Hawkish Genie from the bottle, and we should expect more aggressive follow-through from other central banks except those who are economically challenged,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary.
Such moves and expectations for plenty more around the world have sent all kinds of investments tumbling this year, from bonds to bitcoin. Higher interest rates slow the economy by design, in hopes of stamping out inflation. But they’re a blunt tool that can choke off the economy if used too aggressively.
“Another concern is that with the change in policy, there’s been weakening economic data already,” said Bill Northey, senior investment director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. “That raises the odds of a recession in the latter part of 2022 into 2023.”
The worries dragged the S&P 500 into a bear market earlier this week, meaning it had dropped more than 20% from its peak. It’s now more than 23% below its record set early this year, and it’s back to where it was in late 2020.
Not only is the Federal Reserve hiking short-term rates, it also this month began allowing some of the trillions of dollars of bonds it purchased through the pandemic to roll off its balance sheet. That should put upward pressure on longer-term interest rates.
The U.S. economy is still largely holding up, driven in particular by a strong jobs market. Fewer workers filed for unemployment benefits last week than a week before, a report showed on Thursday. But more signs of trouble have been emerging.
On Thursday, one report showed homebuilders broke ground on fewer homes last month. Rising mortgage rates resulting directly from the Fed’s moves are digging into the industry. A separate reading on manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region also unexpectedly fell.
“Corporate earnings estimates have not yet changed to reflect some of the softening economic data and that could lead to the second leg of this repricing,” Northey said.
More economists are considering the possibility of a U.S. recession. At Deutsche Bank, economists have in recent months moved up their forecast for when a recession may hit. They see it occurring around mid 2023.
Treasury yields were swinging on Thursday, with the 10-year yield down to 3.33% from 3.39% late Wednesday. It had climbed as high as 3.48% earlier in the morning, near its highest level since 2011.
Higher rates have been delivering the hardest hits to the investments that soared the most through the pandemic, benefiting from the easy, ultralow rates. That includes bitcoin and high-growth technology stocks.
Drops for Apple, Amazon, Tesla and other big tech-oriented stocks provided some of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500. Each fell at least 3.4%.
But the sharpest losses came for stocks whose profits depend more on the strength of the economy and whether customers can keep up their purchases amid the highest inflation in decades.
Cruise operator Carnival fell 9.9%, and Capital One Financial dropped 6.4%.
It’s all a sharp turnaround from a day earlier, when stocks rallied on Wall Street immediately after the Fed’s biggest hike to rates since 1994. Analysts said investors seemed to latch onto a comment from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who said mega-hikes of three-quarters of a percentage point would not be common.
Powell said Wednesday the Fed is moving “expeditiously” to get rates closer to normal levels after last week’s stunning report that showed inflation at the consumer level unexpectedly accelerated last month, which dashed hopes that inflation may have already peaked.
The Fed is “not trying to induce a recession now, let’s be clear about that,” Powell said. He called Wednesday’s big increase “front-end loading.”
“Despite their assurance, it’s unclear to me whether the Fed has the tools they say they do to tamp down prices,” said Jason Brady, CEO of Thornburg Investment Management. He also said that even after its mega-hike on Wednesday, which was triple the usual amount, “the Fed is still behind.”
Even without recession, higher interest rates make investors less willing to pay high prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive or the most risky.
Bitcoin has been threatening to drop to $20,000 after setting a record at nearly $69,000 late last year. It was at $21,280 in afternoon trading, down 2.3% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinDesk.
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AP Business Writers Damian J. Troise and Yuri Kageyama contributed.
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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Early in June 2022, the Amarillo Zoo released a photo of what it described as an “Unidentified Amarillo Object (UAO)” that caught local and national attention. However, over a week after the incident, no clear explanation for the photo has been released.
MyHighPlains.com has collected a list of cryptids and other legendary monsters from around Texas, New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Panhandle as the community continues to puzzle over the possible identities of the UAO that has taken up residence in Amarillo. While it is by no means an exhaustive list, it covers the most popular cryptids of the High Plains with a similarly furry, or humanoid, appearance to the UAO.
El Chupacabra
As noted by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, the name of the legendary American creature translates from Spanish to “goat-sucker” and has been alleged to prey on livestock and other pets for decades. While some believe it is a supernatural creature and others chalk it up as a natural phenomenon, news sources and community members across multiple regions in the United States report sightings of a chupacabra regularly.
Most commonly, the chupacabra is described as a creature with grey, scaly skin, a raised ridge on its back, and vicious teeth. However, as noted by Agrilife experts, many of those traits can be seen on wild animals with severe cases of mange; typically found on coyotes, or more rarely in raccoons.
Bigfoot
Across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, reported Bigfoot sightings have led to the creation of conventions, clubs, and careers for hunters and enthusiasts alike.
Near Amarillo over the past decade, a number of online blogs, forum posts, radio stories, and other pop-cultural news sources have promoted Palo Duro Canyon as a possible locale for Bigfoot on the High Plains.
One of the more notable sightings was from 2006, as recording in the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) online archive. The story, as submitted to the BFRO archive, was reported to have happened in October 2006 in Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
According to Sybilla Irwin, described as a BFRO Investigator:
” The witness was walking on a small road to the public restrooms around 1AM when he heard a rustling sound. He quickly shined his flashlight in the direction of the sound and heard what he described as a “sound scarier than anything I’ve ever heard”. It sounded like a deep, full gasp. He could tell by the sound and the creature’s movement and expression that he had startled it. It instantly moved into the trees and vanished.
BFRO Investigator Sybilla Irwin
He reported the creature was 30 to 40 feet away from him. It was too dark to see much in the way of detail but the eyes looked dark and deep-set. Its entire body, including its chest and face, was covered with darkish gray hair. He said it looked similar to “Chewbacca”. He reported that its hair was like animal hair and not fur. He noted that the arms were much longer than a man’s and extended almost to its knees. He noticed that its head was much larger than a human being. He estimates the shoulder width to be broad – approximately 30 to 36 inches; and its weight a lean 300 lbs. There was no odor associated with his sighting.
What he saw paralyzed him with fear. He immediately abandoned the trip to the restroom. He was so scared he chose instead to relieve himself behind his tent. Once back inside his tent he listened intently and heard coyotes on and off during the early morning hours, but heard no other sounds. He admitted he was sleepless for the rest of the night.
He looked for tracks the next day and spoke with three other people, one of which described seeing a Bigfoot creature moving quickly through the area, trying to hide or run away.
He reiterated that what he saw and heard was incredibly frightening because he had never seen anything like that in his life, and he hoped he wouldn’t see it again. He said it was like, “seeing a monster”. “
The Wampus Cat
The Wampus Cat has been reported from the oil fields of West Texas through the Ozarks and claimed by multiple schools across states such as Texas and Arkansas as a mascot.
As noted in Landscape’s “Zoological Note” in 1952, the cat in Texas was reported to be nocturnal and infamous for its “raucous voice.” Elsewhere, it was described as an amphibious “super-panther.”
According to R.S. MacNeil in an outdoor periodical called “Field and Stream,” he said that the cat’s path is “invariably marked with torn and uprooted trees, mangled brush and tufts of bloody fur.”
However, the accounts of the cat vary between storytellers. Another periodical, this time out of Rotan, Texas, described it as “a cross between a wild cat, a badger, and a lobo wolf, with fangs two inches long and claws that could peel the bark off a mesquite tree.” Meanwhile, Conway High School in Arkansas said that its mascot has six legs; four to run with, and two for fighting.
The Goatman
While the story is more well-known in Denton with its Old Alton Bridge – the Goatman appears in urban legends across the United States, including in Maryland, and other parts of Texas. Described as a creature appearing as a part man, part goat, with scales and long, clawed fingers, the Goatman is credited to sightings near lakes and bridges.
For example, aside from the Old Alton Bridge in Denton, folklorists and hobbyists noted the Goatman is also similar to, and sometimes recognized as the same as, the Lake Worth Monster outside of Fort Worth. Although the more famous sightings of the alleged Goatman occurred outside the High Plains, online blogs and other news sources have speculated on whether or not the monster has migrated nearby the Amarillo Zoo.
El Coco
Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and a number of other international regions and cultures recognize the Coco, or Cucuy, in nightmarish myth and legend. According to folklorists and common traditions, as noted by the University of Extremadura, the idea of the Coco is used as a way of discouraging children from misbehaving. Folklorists consider that the Coco’s appearance isn’t as important as the fact it is said to be a child-eater and a kidnapper who spirits away disobedient children.
Several 17th-century nursery rhymes described the Coco as a shadow lurking outside of children’s windows and on rooftops at night, watching for those that it might catch and take to eat. Essentially, traditions and popular consciousness treat the Coco as a “boogeyman.” Similar figures in popular culture include Baba Yaga, the Big Bad Wolf, the Sack Man, Krampus, and La Llorona.
“Aliens!”
Although Roswell, New Mexico, is over 200 miles away from Amarillo, the cultural appreciation for aliens is a staple across the High Plains. From the Roswell Incident in 1947 to the Lubbock Lights of 1951, alleged sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO’s) and other unexplained phenomena have led many to believe in extraterrestrial mischief across the southwest United States. Further, those sightings have spurred many personal anecdotes, roadside attractions, merchandising opportunities, and lifelong pursuits for evidence of neighbors from another world.
While officials with the Amarillo Zoo were doubtful that they would ever truly know the identity of the UAO in its late-night walk in early June 2022, they have continued to encourage community members to have fun in discussing the possibilities.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay police say their internal affairs department is conducting a review after a video on social media showed an officer grabbing Packers running back A.J. Dillon during a Saturday night soccer match at Lambeau Field.
Video posted on social media showed Dillon in the end zone greeting fans in the stands during the exhibition match between FC Bayern Munich and Manchester City FC. Dillon appeared to be on the verge of doing a Lambeau leap into the crowd when the video showed an officer grabbing him by the back of his collar and giving him a shove.
After fans booed and Dillon appeared to offer an explanation, the officer backed off and allowed Dillon to jump into the stands. When the video started to gain attention on social media, Dillon tweeted out his account of what happened.
“It is clear that there was a miscommunication between the officer and Mr. Dillon,” Green Bay police chief Chris Davis said Monday in a statement. “The Green Bay Police Department appreciates the perspective and supportive words from Mr. Dillon. The Green Bay Police Department Professional Standards/Internal Affairs Division has initiated a review of this incident.”
Davis’ statement didn’t identify the officer shown on the video.
Dillon said on social media that a couple of security officials had helped him come down to the field during a rain delay in Saturday’s soccer match so that he could do a Lambeau leap to excite the crowd.
“I’m assuming (the officer) missed them telling me to come down,” Dillon said.
In a later tweet, Dillon described the incident as “just miscommunication between parties.”
“The @GBPolice are great people and I’m glad we have them down for our games to keep us safe,” Dillon said. “Standing there in the pouring rain with all those people, it’s hard to know what’s going on with just one. All good.”
When he was asked about the incident Monday after the Packers’ annual shareholders meeting, team president/CEO Mark Murphy called it “obviously a very unfortunate situation that occurred.”
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A third of people in US should consider masking based on their Covid-19 risk, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges counties with high Covid-19 community levels to encourage people to mask up in public indoor settings.
US counties with high Covid-19 community levels should encourage people to put their masks back on while indoors and people in areas with medium levels should consider masking based on their own Covid-19 risk, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a White House briefing Wednesday.
That impacts about a third of people in the United States.
More than 32% of people nationwide live in areas with medium or high Covid-19 community levels, Walensky said. That breaks down to 9% living in areas with high Covid-19 community levels and 23% living in medium areas.
For areas currently with high Covid-19 community levels, “we urge local leaders to encourage the use of prevention strategies like masking in public indoor settings and increasing access to testing and to treatment,” Walensky said.
“In areas where community levels are high, everyone should be using prevention measures and wearing a mask in public indoor settings,” she said.
In areas with medium levels, Walensky said “individuals should consider taking prevention measures based on their own risk, like avoiding crowds, wearing a mask, increasing their testing, especially before gathering with others indoors.”
In any Covid-19 community level, Walensky said that people “may always choose to wear a mask to protect themselves from infection.”
As of Wednesday, about 4.25% of US counties have high Covid-19 community levels, according to CDC data.
“As we’re currently seeing a steady rise of cases in parts of the country, we encourage everyone to use the menu of tools we have today to prevent further infection and severe disease, including wearing a mask, getting tested, accessing treatments early if infected and getting vaccinated or boosted, especially if you’re over 50 and if your last dose was more than five months ago,” Walensky said.
While cases are not peaking, Walensky warned of an upward trend in cases and hospitalizations.
“While cases remain much lower than during the Omicron surge this past winter, the current seven-day daily average of cases is now at about 94,000 cases per day, which is an increase nationally about 26% over the previous week, and a three-fold increase over the last month,” Walensky said.
“Similarly, hospital admissions are also increasing but remain much lower than they were during the Omicron surge. The seven-day average of hospital admissions now is about 3,000 per day and that’s an increase of about 19% over the previous week,” she added. “While deaths do remain low, we are still seeing a tragic seven-day average of daily deaths at about 275 per day.”
Northeast sees high Covid-19 community levels
Many counties in the northeast region of the country currently have high Covid-19 community levels, and about 40% of people in the northeast are in counties considered to have high community levels.
“The highest levels are currently throughout the state of New York and Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey,” Lori Tremmel Freeman, chief executive officer of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, told CNN on Wednesday.
Freeman pointed to the fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, BA.2 and BA.2.12.1, as possible drivers of Covid-19 transmission in those regions and the nation as a whole.
About half — 50.9% — of Covid-19 cases in the US are caused by BA.2 and about the other half — 47.5% — are caused by BA.2.12.1, according to CDC data.
“BA.2.12.1 is 25% more contagious than BA.2, which we know is very contagious,” Freeman said. “So, they expect that that variant will be dominant shortly.”
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‘It’s very scary’: Pair found living in vacationing woman’s home
LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) - A California woman says she was victimized by a pair of squatters who took over her apartment while she was on vacation – wearing her clothes, using her shower and claiming the place was theirs when police came calling.
Virginia Pinto says she and her roommates at her home in Los Angeles’ Highland Park neighborhood were all out of town when a man and woman allegedly broke in through a window and made themselves at home.
Pinto says the squatters camped out in her room, used her bed and shower and even wore her clothes during their stay. Video shows her clothes scattered around her bedroom and a pipe and lighter left on her unmade bed.
“All my clothes down to the underwear, the socks, my Yezzys, my pants,” she said.
Pinto says a roommate eventually found the squatters inside the home Aug. 9 and called police. The woman was arrested, while the man reportedly ran off.
“That lady was literally hiding in the closet for an hour. The police came and told her to get out, and the first thing she said was, ‘This is my home,’” Pinto said.
She says the intruders took some of her belongings, including $2,000, purses and clothes. But they left behind a sculpture she owns that resembles real money.
“They must have seen it and thought, ‘Wow, we hit the jackpot.’ And then, nope,” she said.
It’s unclear how long the intruders stayed in the home, but Pinto says it was at least 24 hours.
“The beds were undone. They took showers. They washed clothes. They had a lot of time,” she said.
Days later, just on the other side of her now boarded up window, Pinto found a tarp with stuff left behind, such as a small air conditioner, a jug of orange juice, two pillows and a bench.
Since the incident, she’s added a Ring doorbell, propped a pole up against her door and made sure all gates are chained up.
“I feel like I can’t sleep peacefully at night, and now, I wake up any time I hear something. It’s very scary,” Pinto said.
Police say Pinto now plans to move out of the home next month.
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CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Harris Bank announced today that it is increasing its US$ prime lending rate from 3.50 percent to 4.00 percent, effective May 5, 2022.
BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through more than 500 branches and fee-free access to over 40,000 ATMs across the United States. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the United States. For more information about BMO Harris Bank, visit the company fact sheet. Accounts are subject to approval. BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a highly diversified financial services provider with total assets of CDN$1.02 trillion as of January 31, 2022.
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Acquisition expands pharmaceutical and nutraceutical offerings and adds multiple distribution centers in New England
CHICAGO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlin Packaging, the world's largest hybrid packaging supplier®, announced today the acquisition of Andler Packaging Group, a value-added distributor of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures.
Founded in 1893 by Israel Andler in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company was originally a recycler of glass bottles for the local community. With multiple locations across Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, and Florida and 130 years of operating experience, Andler Packaging has grown to become one of the largest packaging suppliers in the United States.
Andler Packaging serves a variety of markets, with expertise in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The company also offers its customers value-added services, including proprietary custom tools, printing and labeling capabilities, and repacking and sterilization services.
"We are excited to welcome Andler Packaging to Berlin Packaging. Like Berlin, Andler Packaging's mission is to provide outstanding customer service and support while fostering an environment with its employees that encourages and rewards creativity, initiative, and effort," said Rick Brandt, CEO of Berlin Packaging Americas. "This combination will enhance our industry-leading capabilities and bring even more thrill to our customers along the Atlantic Coast."
"We have a longstanding relationship with Berlin Packaging, not only as a competitor but also as a customer and supplier," said Sam Andler, Managing Director of Andler Packaging Group. "Berlin Packaging's values and dedication to customer thrill make this an excellent partnership. I look forward to continued growth for our company and our employees."
"We are extremely proud this family business chose to become our partners and are confident we will achieve great things together for our customers, suppliers and employees," said Bill Hayes, Global CEO and President of Berlin Packaging.
Andler Packaging is the 2nd acquisition Berlin Packaging has completed in North America in 2022 and 4th acquisition completed globally in 2022.
All employees and locations for this acquisition will be retained.
Berlin Packaging is the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures. The company supplies billions of items annually along with package design, financing, consulting, warehousing, and logistics services for customers across all industries. Berlin Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service providers. Its mission is to increase the net income of its customers through packaging products and services.
See BerlinPackaging.com for more information.
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Principal Dale Rush taking on new role within Canton Local
CANTON TWP. – Dale Rush, who has been principal for the Multi-County Juvenile Attention System educational program, also will spend time as associate principal at Faircrest Memorial Elementary School.
Rush is among the seven administrators receiving new three-year contracts from the Canton Local Board of Education.
Because Multi-County Juvenile Attention System facility at 815 Faircrest St. SW is within Canton Local School District, the school system handles educational programs there for the incarcerated youths.
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"Dale Rush does a great job working with our staff there," Superintendent Brett Yeagley said. "What we are doing now is having him go over and support the staff at Faircrest. Honestly, right now he has been doing additional duties in the central office. We have full confidence he will be able to handle it 100%."
The new contract for Rush and the other administrators will be effective with the upcoming 2022-23 academic year. His annual salary will be $113,719. Efforts to contact Rush were not successful.
Additional students creates need for associate principal
The Faircrest School at 616 Faircrest St. SW is winding down its days as a middle school. Canton Local is converting it into an elementary school for the upcoming academic year. The school system is about to open a new middle school at 4404 Cleveland Ave. SE.
"Our elementary this year only went up to fourth grade," said Board of Education President Scott Hamilton, explaining the reason Rush will spend time at Faircrest Elementary. "Next year it will go up to fifth. We just thought we would add an administrator to handle the additional students."
Other Canton Local administrators receiving new three-year contracts are: Principal Ann Bartley, who will relocate from what has been H.R. Walker Elementary School to what will become Faircrest Memorial Elementary School; Jaimie Brown, assistant principal at the new Canton South Middle School; Tricia Couts-Everett, director of curriculum and instruction.
Victoria Hessey, director of special services; Krista Gearhart, director of career technical education, and Rachael Taylor, director of educational management information system.
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-- Christian Genetski Promoted to the Role of President –
-- Mike Raffensperger Appointed as Chief Commercial Officer –
-- New Executive Structure Provides Long-Term Leadership Continuity –
NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America, has announced two appointments reflecting each executive's contributions to the success of the business. Effective immediately, Christian Genetski has been promoted to the role of President, FanDuel Group and Mike Raffensperger has been named to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. Both executives will continue their long tenures with FanDuel, during which they have helped steward the company's explosive growth. The promotions of Genetski and Raffensperger provide FanDuel with important leadership continuity, with each executive having separate and direct reporting lines into Amy Howe, Chief Executive Officer.
"It cannot be overstated how seminal both Christian and Mike have been to not only the success of FanDuel but to the industry more broadly," said Howe. "Each have helped nurture and evolve FanDuel from innovative upstart to the dominant market leader in sports betting and i-gaming. I am delighted to expand their roles as we continue into the future." Howe added, "Keeping Christian's deep institutional knowledge within FanDuel was critically important to me. In his expanded role, Christian's expert voice will impact decisions that are vital to creating a sustainable long-term business, while providing critical continuity for FanDuel to thrive in the future. Similarly, Mike's leadership of our revenue producing commercial units and marketing is a structure we believe best positions us for growth and reflects how important his performance has been to our success."
As President, Genetski will oversee all of FanDuel's business development, partnership, corporate strategy, and government affairs units. He will also be responsible for driving FanDuel's vision and execution of strategic partnerships and new business initiatives to extend the company's leadership position. Previously FanDuel's Chief Legal Officer, Genetski has played a historic role working with legislators, regulators and industry counterparts across the United States to unlock sports betting in the U.S., build the regulatory framework operators follow, and do so in a manner that positioned FanDuel for success. Genetski navigated the company and the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry through a series of existential regulatory challenges, most notably when he brokered an agreement with the New York State Attorney General that paved the way for New York to legalize and regulate DFS along with more than 20 additional states. It was his work that helped build a bridge for the company's entry into sports betting and i-gaming following the repeal of PASPA by the United States Supreme Court in 2018. Since 2018, he has led industry efforts to open mobile sports betting in 15 states and put mobile sports betting on the ballot in California this November. Genetski's tenure is also highlighted by his leadership in securing FanDuel's market access footprint, including ground-breaking market access partnerships with professional sports franchises, as well as the official partnerships the company enjoys with the NBA, NFL, NHL and PGA TOUR.
Raffensperger has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing revenue generation across FanDuel's sportsbook, casino, racing, daily fantasy and free-to-play platforms. The new position significantly expands Raffensperger's duties to include commercial leadership, which had previously been run by Howe. In addition, he will also assume oversight for FanDuel's content and programming assets including the company's broadly distributed cable network - TVG. Previously FanDuel's Chief Marketing Officer, Raffensperger will continue to steer both the marketing and now commercial units, forming a more cohesive structure that better positions the company for success into the future. During his tenure as CMO, Raffensperger's leadership has helped fuel the explosive growth and market share dominance FanDuel enjoys today. In that time, the company has surpassed its competitors in nearly every major market despite significantly less marketing investment while delivering far superior unit economic performance. This success has been powered by an agile customer acquisition strategy, disciplined approach to media and a keen eye for disruptive talent that has seen the company smartly leverage the popularity of Pat McAfee and others to enormous commercial success. Raffensperger has made FanDuel a leading advocate for responsible gambling launching bespoke advertising and signing a historic agreement with Craig Carton to serve as the company's first Responsible Gaming Ambassador.
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
Contact: Kevin Hennessy / FanDuel Group / press@fanduel.com
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. will release its 2022 first quarter results on Thursday, May 5, 2022, after market close.
A conference call will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 starting at 11:00 am ET (8:00am PT) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call please use one of the following methods:
The accompanying slideshow will also be available in PDF format on the 'Events' page of the Wheaton Precious Metals website before the conference call.
The conference call will be recorded and available until May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. The webcast will be available for one year. You can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:
Wheaton Precious Metals is the world's premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors leverage to commodity prices and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. As a result, Wheaton has consistently outperformed gold and silver, as well as other mining investments. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming.
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- Centinel Spine now has four PMA approved cervical Total Disc Replacement (TDR) devices, offering the broadest spectrum of solutions to address surgeon preference and individual patient anatomy.
- The variety of cervical TDR endplate configurations, coupled with the proven and well-documented prodisc® CORE technology, allows for optimization of implant fit and surgical outcomes.
- The newly approved prodisc C Vivo and prodisc C Nova products have extensive clinical usage outside of the U.S. since 2009.
- The prodisc technology is the most studied and clinically-proven TDR system in the world, validated by over 540 published papers.
WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centinel Spine®, LLC, a leading global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pre-Market Application (PMA) Approval for 1-level indications for three additional cervical total disc replacement (TDR) devices: prodisc C Vivo, prodisc C Nova, and prodisc C SK. Along with the currently available prodisc C implant, which continues to be widely used throughout the U.S., Centinel Spine now has the broadest offering of cervical TDR solutions in the world to address surgeon preference and individual patient anatomy.
The TDR market is expected to remain the fastest growth segment within the spine industry, growing globally in excess of 11% CAGR and reaching $2.69B by 2026 (Artificial Disc Market Insights, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecast-2027, DelveInsight Business Research LLP, 2022). The prodisc platform has been a pioneering TDR technology and a major contributor to this growth with continuous innovation over the past 30 years. Centinel Spine is the only company offering multiple cervical TDR options for surgeons to select from based on each patient's anatomy at the surgical level.
The prodisc C Vivo and prodisc C Nova products have been in use outside the U.S. since 2009, and prodisc C Vivo is currently the most frequently implanted TDR outside of the U.S. The prodisc C Vivo product has keel-less endplates including a convex, superior endplate to match more concave vertebral anatomy, while the prodisc C SK and prodisc C Nova implant designs have flat endplates with low-profile keels to better match flat vertebral anatomy. All of these products incorporate prodisc CORE technology, the basis behind the predictable clinical outcomes of every prodisc device after 30 years and over 225,000 implantations, worldwide.
"The FDA approval of the prodisc C Vivo, Nova, and SK devices offers the surgeon a new level of modularity and stability for cervical disc replacement," says Jason Tinley, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon and founder of DFW Center for Spinal Disorders in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. "The patient can now receive an implant that best conforms to their anatomy intraoperatively, with variable endplate characteristics that best suit the surgeon's preference of technique," Dr. Tinley adds.
Centinel Spine's CEO, Steve Murray, stated, "Anatomic cervical total disc options provide surgeons the benefit of selecting implants to optimally fit the disc to each patient. This is unique and represents a major advancement in spinal reconstruction. PMA approval for these three additional devices is a significant accomplishment and we look forward to bringing the new prodisc options to the market in Q4 2022."
Centinel Spine also continues to enroll for a two-level prospective, randomized, multi-centered clinical study evaluating prodisc C Vivo and prodisc C SK.
About Centinel Spine, LLC
Centinel Spine®, LLC is a leading global medical device company addressing cervical and lumbar spinal disease through anterior surgical access. The company offers a continuum of trusted, brand-name, motion-preserving and fusion solutions backed by over 30 years of clinical success—providing the most robust and clinically-proven technology platforms in the world for total disc replacement (prodisc®) and Integrated Interbody™ fusion (STALIF®).
Centinel Spine continues to advance its pioneering culture and corporate mission to become a catalyst of change in the spine industry and alter the way spine surgery is perceived. Centinel Spine remains the only company with comprehensive motion-preserving and fusion solutions for both cervical and lumbar anterior column reconstruction.
For more information, please visit the company's website at www.CentinelSpine.com or contact:
Varun Gandhi
Chief Financial Officer
900 Airport Road, Suite 3B
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 484-887-8871
Email: v.gandhi@centinelspine.com
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — This has been a good week in North Texas for Scott Stallings, first qualifying for the U.S. Open that will be played less than an hour from where he was born and now sharing the lead at Colonial with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Beau Hossler.
Stallings shot a 6-under 64 without a bogey on a relatively calm Friday at Hogan’s Alley. That put the Massachusetts-born and 206th-ranked player in the world at 9-under 131 with Dallas-area resident Scheffler and Hossler, both former University of Texas golfers who had bogey-free 65s.
Scheffler, in one of the last groups of the day after Stallings and Hossler played in the morning wave, tied them with a 14-foot birdie putt at the par-4 17th and saved par at No. 18 after his final drive went left into the rough.
“I think I needed to put up a good score with the wind being real low and the greens being not crazy firm,” said Scheffler, without a bogey so far this week. “Yeah, I love that stat. It’s a lot of fun. … I kept the stress off myself for the most part.”
It was calm pretty much throughout the day Friday. But hot and breezy conditions are expected for the weekend rounds at the Charles Schwab Classic, with gusts around 30 mph and temperatures in the mid- to upper-90s in the forecast.
Scheffler and Hossler were among the Colonial-record eight players to share the 18-hole lead at 66. Stallings began the second round as one of the seven others within a stroke of that.
Patrick Reed matched his opening 66 with another and was alone in fourth place at 8-under 132. Pat Perez (66) and Chris Kirk (67), the 2015 Colonial champion who hasn’t won on the PGA Tour since, were at 133.
After missing the cut at last week’s PGA Championship like Scheffler did, the 37-year-old Stallings went to Dallas to play in a 36-hole qualifier Monday for the U.S. Open next month in Brookline, Massachusetts. He shot 8 under and placed 11th to get into his third U.S. Open and 12th major overall.
“That was a huge goal, probably the biggest goal I had of the year, is to play the Open up there,” Stallings said Friday. “Probably the only time in my career I’ll have an opportunity to play a major championship in New England where at least half my family lives, my sister lives just down the road.”
Stallings had eight birdies and five bogeys in his first round at Colonial. There were no bogeys on Friday, and no birdies until four in the middle of the round — at Nos. 8, 9, 11 and 12. The three-time PGA Tour winner added another at No. 14, then finished by rolling in a 28-foot birdie putt.
Having the momentum of qualifying for the U.S. Open “carry over into the week was nice to see, and take advantage of a day that we definitely haven’t seen very often here,” said Stallings, who was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, but now lives in Tennessee, where he went to school at Tennessee Tech.
Jordan Spieth, another local favorite and No. 9 in the world, shot 66. He birdied his first two holes and had a 35-foot birdie putt when finishing on the ninth hole. Spieth was tied for 12th at 5 under.
The 2016 Colonial winner, Spieth was the runner-up at Hogan’s Alley for the third time last year, when he led after each of the first three rounds before a final-group showdown with Jason Kokrak the last day. Defending champ Kokrak is even par through two rounds this year.
Fifth-ranked Justin Thomas missed the cut at 3 over a week after winning the PGA Championship for the second time. His 72 on Friday included going 6 over in a four-hole stretch midway through the round — bogeys at No. 7, 8 and 10, and triple-bogey 7 at No. 9 without going in the water.
It is the second year in a row the PGA winner played the following week at Colonial and missed the cut. Last year it was Phil Mickelson.
Hossler, in his 136th PGA Tour event and still looking for his first victory, had a more steady second round after his exciting finish Thursday, when he had two eagle 2s his last four holes, though both hole-outs came immediately after bogeys.
“Certainly, yesterday was more of an up-and-down round. Today felt frankly, never really stress-free, but as stress-free as it’s going to get,” Hossler said. “It felt like I was in play. I never was that out of position.”
Nick Taylor, ranked 244th in the world, took the solo lead for the second day in a row. The Canadian dropped into a share of the first-round lead with a bogey on his final hole, and Friday shot 6-over 41 on his final nine holes after five birdies in his first nine holes to make his turn at 9 under.
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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck obtain wedding license in Nevada
NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have obtained a marriage license in Nevada, according to Clark County records posted Sunday.
The Clark County clerk’s office in Nevada showed the pair obtained a marriage license that was processed Saturday. A marriage license is not proof of marriage.
Representatives for Lopez and Affleck did not immediately respond to messages.
In April, Lopez made their engagement public in a video posted to her fans showing off a green engagement ring. The marriage license filing showed that Lopez plans to take the name Jennifer Affleck.
Lopez, 52, and Affleck, 49, famously dated in the early 2000s before rekindling their romance last year. They earlier starred together in 2003′s “Gigli” and 2004′s “Jersey Girl.” Around that time, they became engaged but never wed.
Affleck married Jennifer Garner in 2005, with whom he shares three children. They divorced in 2018.
Lopez has been married three times before. She was briefly married to Ojani Noa from 1997-1998 and to Cris Judd from 2001-2003. She and singer Marc Anthony were married for a decade after wedding in 2004 and share 14-year-old twins together.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
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The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund ("TI+," tickers: TIPRX, TIPPX, TIPWX, TIPLX, TIPMX) has paid a second quarter distribution of $0.4944 per share, or 1.31% for the quarter, based on the share price of $37.67 (A-shares) for shareholders of record as of June 16, 2022. This distribution amount represents an annualized rate of 5.25%* based on the current share price, marking the Fund's 38th consecutive quarterly distribution. Since inception in 2012 at $25.00 per share, TIPRX has paid over $14.40 per share in total distributions to its shareholders. In addition to these quarterly distributions, TIPRX NAV has grown over 50% from $25 to $37.67 per share (as of 6.16.2022) and has generated a 9.56% annualized return since inception. Due to this growth, shareholders who purchased at inception NAV of $25/share will receive a distribution amount at an annual rate of approximately 7.9% based on their original investment amount.
"While inflation and rising interest rates have created turbulence and steep declines in the stock and bond markets in 2022, TI+ has continued to provide a consistent 5.25% annual distribution rate* and has generated over 425 basis points (4.25%) of annual appreciation over and above the distributions since inception, with almost no drawdown this year," said Jeffrey Schwaber, CEO of Bluerock Capital Markets. "In fact, while the leading stock and bond indexes have dropped 23% and 12% respectively, TI+ is up over 13% year to date," added Schwaber. (YTD 2022 through 6.16.22, TIPRX, no load S&P 500, Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index)1
Since inception, TI+ has delivered on its stated objectives, including current income and capital appreciation as well as low correlation and low volatility relative to the broader markets.
Net assets under management for TI+ are approximately $6.3 billion as of June 16, 2022. TI+ currently maintains positions in 32 private equity and 3 private debt real estate investments, with underlying assets valued at approximately $334 billion (holdings are subject to change at any time and should not be considered investment advice).2
1Source: Morningstar Direct. Past Performance is no guarantee of future results. Short term performance is not necessarily indicative of long-term performance.
2 For detailed Fund holdings, please visit http://bluerockfunds.com/investment-holdings/
TI+ A Share Fund Net Performance
Returns presented are total net return: Expressed in percentage terms, the calculation of total return is determined by taking the change in price, reinvesting, if applicable, all income and capital gains distributions during the period, and dividing by the starting price. Returns greater than one year are annualized.
3 Inception date of the Fund is October 22, 2012.
4 The maximum sales charge for the Class A shares is 5.75%. Investors may be eligible for a waiver or a reduction in the sales charge.
The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month end, please call toll-free 1-888-459-1059. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, is 2.09% for Class A, 2.81% for Class C, 1.83% for Class I, 2.32% for Class L, and 2.58% for Class M. The Fund's investment advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the fund, at least until January 31, 2023 for Class A, C, I, L and M shares, to ensure that the net annual fund operating expenses will not exceed 1.95% for Class A, 2.70% for Class C and 1.70% for Class I, 2.20% for Class L and 2.45% for Class M, per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class I, Class L, and Class M shares, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. Please review the Fund's Prospectus for more detail on the expense waiver. A fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund performance and distributions are presented net of fees.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is a closed-end interval fund that invests the majority of its assets in institutional private equity real estate securities that are generally available only to institutional investors capable of meeting the multi-million dollar minimum investment criteria. As of Q1 2022, the value of the underlying real estate held by the securities in which the Fund is invested is approximately $334 billion, including investments managed by Ares, Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, Principal, Prudential, Clarion Partners, Invesco and RREEF, among others. The minimum investment in the Fund is $2,500 ($1,000 for retirement plans) for Class A, C, and L shares.
For copies of TI+ public company filings, please visit the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or the Company's website at www.bluerockfunds.com.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund offers individual investors access to a portfolio of institutional real estate securities managed by top-ranked fund managers. The Fund seeks to provide a comprehensive real estate holding designed to provide a combination of current income, capital preservation, long-term capital appreciation and enhanced portfolio diversification with low to moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader equity and fixed income markets. The Fund utilizes an exclusive partnership with Mercer Investment Management, Inc., the world's leading advisor to endowments, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices globally, with over 3,300 clients worldwide, and over $17.3 trillion in assets under advisement.
Investing in the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund involves risks, including the loss of principal. The Fund intends to make investments in multiple real estate securities that may subject the Fund to additional fees and expenses, including management and performance fees, which could negatively affect returns and could expose the Fund to additional risk, including lack of control, as further described in the prospectus.
* The Fund's distribution policy is to make quarterly distributions to shareholders. The level of quarterly distributions (including any return of capital) is not fixed and this distribution policy is subject to change. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. All or a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital based on the character of the distributions received from the underlying holdings, primarily Real Estate Investment Trusts. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after the end of each year. Shareholders should note that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, upon disposition of their shares. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare distributions or that they will continue at these rates. There can be no assurance that any investment will be effective in achieving the Fund's investment objectives, delivering positive returns or avoiding losses.
Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at net asset value. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. The sale of securities to fund repurchases could reduce the market price of those securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's net asset value.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained online at bluerockfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc (ALPS). Bluerock Fund Advisor, LLC is not affiliated with ALPS.
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The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: measures the performance of the U.S. investment grade bond market. The index invests in a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the United States – including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, all with maturities of more than 1 year. Risks include rising interest rates, credit quality of the issuers and general economic conditions.
Nasdaq Composite: market capitalization-weighted index of over 3,000 common equities listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Index's composition is over 50% technology, with consumer services, consumer goods, and financials the next most prominent industries.
MSCI US REIT Index (Public REITs): A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index comprised of equity REITs that are included in the MSCI US Investable Market 2500 Index, with the exception of specialty equity REITs that do not generate a majority of their revenue and income from real estate rental and leasing operations. The index represents approximately 85% of the US REIT universe (www.msci.com). Returns shown are for informational purposes and do not reflect those of the Fund. You cannot invest directly in an index and unmanaged indices do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Risks include rising interest rates or other economic factors that may negatively affect the value of the underlying real estate.
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Taiwanese soldiers on Tuesday fired flares at three unidentified drones that flew near Kinmen County, an offshore grouping of islands, before firing warning shots at one drone which re-entered the area above one of the islands, according to the Kinmen Defense Command.
All three drones later flew back toward the Chinese mainland, according to the Defense Command. Kinmen County is governed by the self-ruling island of Taiwan, which Beijing views as its territory despite never having controlled it.
It was not clear who was flying the unidentified drones.
On Tuesday, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said during a troop inspection that she had ordered the island's Defense Ministry to take "necessary and forceful countermeasures as appropriate" against what she called Chinese grey zone warfare tactics, including "drone harassments."
"We will not give China the pretext to create conflict. We will not provoke disputes and we will be restrained, yet that does not mean we will not counteract," Tsai said.
The Chinese government has not yet commented on the incident. However, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked Monday about previous reports of private drones flying in the area and responded: "I have seen the videos too. Chinese drones flying over China's territory -- what's there to be surprised at?"
Kinmen County is made up of several islands and islets between the mainland coastal Chinese city of Xiamen and Taiwan's main island.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating ChemoCentryx, Inc. (CCXI), relating to its proposed acquisition by Amgen Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, CCXI shareholders are expected to receive $52.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/chemocentryx-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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BARNARD, Vt., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIB Agents, a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit, will award six Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grants totaling $450,000, a 350-percent increase from previous gifts, during its annual FACTOR event, June 23-25 in San Diego, CA.
The research dollars will support the improvement of treatment options and outcomes for this rare cancer by investing in the researchers who are paving the way for a cure. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive, malignant, primary bone cancer affecting 800-900 people in the U.S. each year and is the most common bone cancer affecting children and young adults.
"This tremendous increase in support comes directly from the MIB Agents Family Funds, who make all our grants possible," said Ann Graham, Founder and Executive Director of MIB Agents. "It is an incredible representation of our community's commitment to partner with the scientific community, accelerate research efforts, and find a cure for this devastating disease."
The Outsmarting Osteosarcoma Award, $100,000 each, funding research investigating immunotherapy approaches to osteosarcoma will be awarded to:
- Michael Leibowitz, MD, PhD | University of Colorado/ Children's Hospital Colorado
- Dan Regan, DVM, PhD | Colorado State University
- Jason Yustein, MD, PhD | Emory University
The Young Investigator Research Awards, worth $50,000 each and sponsored by Family Funds honoring their children who passed from osteosarcoma, will be awarded to:
- John Ligon, MD | University of Florida - granted Because Of Dylan
- Eunice Lopez-Fuentes, PhD | University of California, San Francisco - granted Because Of Charlotte
- Kristen VanHeyst, DO | University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital - granted Because Of Charlotte
The FACTOR conference is a unique gathering of leading osteosarcoma researchers and clinicians, survivors, patient and bereaved families to work together toward our goal of improving outcomes for kids affected by Osteosarcoma. Part of FACTOR includes a "Headquarters" camplike experience for survivors, patients and family members. This includes a luncheon where young adults affected by osteosarcoma who are pursuing a career in healthcare are partnered with physicians for one-on-one experiences. From this session MIB Agents has seen six survivors go on to work closely with the physicians they met and pursue careers medical field.
Founded in 2012, MIB Agents is a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to making it better for our community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers through programs, education, and research.
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Mom charged with capital murder after officers find 2-year-old dead in bathtub
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) – A mother in Alabama is charged with capital murder for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, police said.
Laccuina Braithwaite, 25, is being held without bond at the Madison County Jail.
The Huntsville Police Department said officers were called to an apartment for a welfare check Wednesday. When they arrived, officers found the 2-year-old girl floating in the bathtub.
The child was given CPR and rushed to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Police said when they attempted to detain Braithwaite in the apartment, she ran and led officers on a short foot chase. Officers eventually caught up to her and took her into custody.
No further details were released.
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Man gets 17 years in prison for kidnapping woman, forcing her into sex work
MANCHESTER, Md. (Gray News) - A Maryland man was sentenced to 17 years in prison Friday for kidnapping a woman and leading a sex trafficking conspiracy, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
The DOJ said Joshua Lankford, 33, used violence and drugs to control a young woman and planned to kill her to keep her from testifying at trial.
According to court documents, Lankford led and organized a conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force. Evidence indicated that Lankford kidnapped the victim, a young adult woman, to engage in forced prostitution.
Lankford knew the victim was addicted to heroin and withheld drugs from her until she made him enough money by engaging in sex work, the DOJ said.
When the woman tried to escape, Lankford and three others drove the victim to a rural area where they beat, whipped and choked her with a belt, court documents show. They then drove her to a hotel in Delaware to force her to engage in more prostitution.
Documents show that while in jail, Lankford told a co-conspirator that he intended to kill the woman to prevent her from testifying against them at trial.
“Joshua Lankford’s crimes were nothing short of horrific; he kidnapped and victimized a vulnerable woman then plotted to kill her in order to save himself,” said Special Agent in Charge James R. Mancuso of HSI Baltimore. “The atrocities of his crimes are clearly reflected in the severity of his sentence, and today, he will begin to pay his debt to society.”
In addition to his 17-year prison sentence, Lankford was given five years of supervised released and a $2,320 fine.
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The coveted title comes with a lifetime supply of free bacon
VERNON, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every town needs a mayor. And Wright Brand is searching for a mayor with a unique set of qualifications. In honor of 100 years of Bacon the Wright Way®, Vernon, Texas is renaming its hometown Bacon City, USA for the weekend of September 16-17, 2022. Wright Brand is launching a nationwide search to find the country's biggest bacon fan and bestow them with the prestigious title of Mayor of Bacon City, USA. Added perks include a lifetime supply of Wright Brand bacon.
The winning applicant and one guest will receive a two-night trip to the 100th anniversary celebration and mayoral induction in Bacon City, USA.
To apply for the job of Mayor of Bacon City, USA submit a one-minute video about your unique qualifications and why you deserve the coveted title. Consider submitting a bacon ballad, a sizzling dance, a bacon-wrapped rap or a poem or another performance that captures your love for bacon. The more creative the video, the greater the chance of securing the title. See official rules for more details. Applications will be accepted now through July 31, 2022.
The Mayor of Bacon City, USA will receive VIP access to the festival which celebrates the brand's rich history in Vernon and all things bacon. The one-day event on September 16 will feature a food truck competition and other activities across town. To close out the celebration, the beloved Texas-based country group, The Randy Rogers Band, will perform live.
To learn more about Wright Brand's 100th anniversary visit WrightBrand.com or follow along with #Wright100 and visit the brand @WrightBrand on Instagram, and @WrightBacon on Twitter.
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Rich in both tradition and flavor, the bold taste of Wright Brand bacon has been savored since Roy Wright and Fay Eggleston handcrafted their first batch in 1922. It's a history of doing things a certain way, and one we don't plan on changing. Wright Brand bacon including Hickory, Applewood, Double Smoked and Maple offerings are all hand-selected, hand-trimmed and 100% wood smoked to impart deliciously and uncompromising rich flavors. It's thick cut Bacon the Wright Way®. For more information on Wright Brand, including product offerings and delicious bacon recipe ideas, visit WrightBrand.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the advancement of regulatory approvals for the 100% owned Rook I Project ("Rook I" or the "Project") with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment ("ENV") and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission ("CNSC"). The EIS submission included letters of support for the Project from each of the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN), Birch Narrows Dene Nation (BNDN), and Buffalo River Dene Nation (BRDN), which all have also endorsed the Project through the execution of Benefit Agreements with NexGen covering the entire lifespan of the Project.
The submission of the draft EIS follows the Provincial and Federal Environmental Assessment (EA) processes that commenced in April 2019 following regulatory acceptance of NexGen's Project Description. The Project, located in the uranium rich district of Saskatchewan's southwestern Athabasca Basin, includes underground and surface facilities to support the mining and processing of uranium ore from the Arrow deposit.
Leigh Curyer, Chief Executive Officer commented: "The submission of the draft EIS is an exciting and significant milestone for NexGen, and we are proud to be working alongside our local Indigenous partners and all our stakeholders as we deliver on this generational opportunity for Saskatchewan and Canada. The draft EIS incorporates best practise in every aspect of the Project's elite environmental performance and is a culmination of many years of detailed data collection, analysis and design. Upon review and approval of the Environmental Assessment, the Rook I Project will deliver enormous economic, social, and community benefits, while being a major supplier of carbon-free base load energy fuel, highlighting Canada's leading environmental commitment to the world.
On behalf of everyone at NexGen, I would like to congratulate and thank all our valued partners with whom we have been working side by side. The communities where we operate, the government of Saskatchewan and Canada and their regulatory bodies, our valued employees, consultants and investors in accomplishing this unique milestone. The NexGen team is dedicated to the optimal delivery of the Rook I Project and ready for the next exciting phase of development."
Luke Moger, Vice President, Environment, Permitting & Licensing commented: "Conducting the biophysical and socio-economic assessments in support of developing the draft EIS highlights the elite environmental and social outcomes of the Rook I Project resulting from NexGen's long-term and disciplined planning approach. Key environmental design features such as the permanent underground storage of all tailings as engineered cemented backfill and the consolidation and optimization of the Project footprint reflect the commitment of the team and the integrated approach taken, including the incorporation of valuable feedback from local Indigenous Groups and communities.
We are excited to share our draft EIS with the experienced Provincial and Federal regulatory teams and welcome the transition to the next stage of the EA process, including the technical and public review that will be led by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment."
NexGen conducted the EA pursuant to The Environmental Assessment Act of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (collectively the "Acts"). The information and analysis conducted and submitted in the EIS represent the basis against which the environmental, social, and human health effects of the Project will be evaluated by the ENV and CNSC.
Since 2011, NexGen established an experienced team of subject matter experts and qualitied professionals across all aspects of the Project to conduct technical studies; engage with Indigenous Groups, communities, regulators, and public stakeholders; and prepare the EIS. The EIS represents the collection of reports that document NexGen's EA of the proposed Project and demonstrates the robust engagement undertaken over many years, the favorable geological setting of the Arrow deposit, NexGen's focused incorporation of environmental stewardship into the Project designs, and the generational positive long-term economic benefits the Project will provide to local communities, Saskatchewan, and Canada.
The draft EIS fulfills a key aspect of meeting Provincial and Federal requirements so that regulatory authorities can make an informed decision regarding Project approval. Data and analyses on the potential positive and adverse effects from the Project are included, as well as the mitigation measures and monitoring and management programs to be implemented by NexGen. Other important aspects of the EIS include the demonstration of meaningful engagement with affected Indigenous Groups, local communities, and the public, and the incorporation of Indigenous and Local Knowledge into the EA.
In 2019, NexGen entered into Study Agreements with each of the Clearwater River Dene Nation ("CRDN"), Birch Narrows Dene Nation ("BNDN"), Buffalo River Dene Nation ("BRDN"), and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (on behalf of Northern Region 2). NexGen has been working with local Indigenous Groups and communities since 2013, with the Study Agreements formalizing engagement approaches specifically designed to support participation in the EA process and providing capacity funding for engagement and retention of technical support. The Study Agreements also fully funded the completion of self-directed Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use Studies by each Indigenous Group that were valuable sources of information used by NexGen in conducting the EA.
In addition, NexGen has signed Benefit Agreements with the CRDN, BNDN, and BRDN to ensure provisions for ongoing engagement, financial and human resources to support Indigenous cultural and traditional values as well as environmental stewardship, employment, training, and economic development throughout the entire lifespan of the Project.
With submission of the draft EIS, the ENV and CNSC have commenced their respective Provincial and Federal reviews. Under the Provincial EA review process, the ENV has commenced their technical review of the EIS. Under the Federal EA review process, the CNSC is currently undergoing a conformance review of the EIS in advance of conducting parallel technical and public review.
Through a cooperative Provincial-Federal EA process, the ENV and CNSC will share information and work to reduce regulatory duplication, while providing a comprehensive EA process in accordance with the separate requirements that apply and must be satisfied with respect to the Acts, regulations, and guidelines in place for each of the respective jurisdictions.
To support the submission of the draft EIS, NexGen has launched "Delivering a Generational Project" – a 10-minute video on NexGen's team and innovative approach, and the unique characteristics of the Rook I Project. The video can be found by visiting www.nexgenenergy.ca or www.saskatchewanuranium.ca
NexGen is a British Columbia corporation focused on the development of the Rook I Project located in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada, into production. The Rook I Project is supported by a NI 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study which outlines elite environmental performance as well as industry leading economics. Rook I hosts the Arrow Deposit that hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 209.6 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 2.18 M tonnes grading 4.35% U3O8, Indicated Mineral Resources of 47.1 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 1.57 M tonnes grading 1.36% U3O8, and Inferred Mineral Resources of 80.7 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 4.40 M tonnes grading 0.83% U3O8.
NexGen has a highly experienced team of uranium industry professionals with a successful track record in the discovery of uranium deposits and in developing projects through discovery to production. The Company is the recipient of the 2018 PDAC Bill Dennis Award for Canadian mineral discovery and the 2019 PDAC Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.
All technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Anthony ( Tony) George , P.Eng., NexGen's Chief Project Officer, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.
A technical report in respect of the FS is filed on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com ) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml ) and is available for review on NexGen Energy's website (www.nexgenenergy.ca ).
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") set by the SEC's rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable United States securities laws and regulations and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, the 2021 Arrow Deposit, Rook I Project and estimates of uranium production, grade and long-term average uranium prices, anticipated effects of completed drill results on the Rook I Project, planned work programs, completion of further site investigations and engineering work to support basic engineering of the project and expected outcomes. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Statements relating to "mineral resources" are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment that, based on certain estimates and assumptions, the mineral resources described can be profitably produced in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements are based on the then current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about NexGen's business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Forward-looking information and statements are made based upon numerous assumptions, including among others, that the mineral reserve and resources estimates and the key assumptions and parameters on which such estimates are based are as set out in this news release and the technical report for the property , the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price and market supply of uranium, the cost of planned exploration activities, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment, supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct NexGen's planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward looking information or making forward looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of NexGen to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of NexGen expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others, the existence of negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of the availability of additional financing, the risk that pending assay results will not confirm previously announced preliminary results, conclusions of economic valuations, the risk that actual results of exploration activities will be different than anticipated, the cost of labour, equipment or materials will increase more than expected, that the future price of uranium will decline or otherwise not rise to an economic level, the appeal of alternate sources of energy to uranium-produced energy, that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, that mineral resources and reserves are not as estimated, that actual costs or actual results of reclamation activities are greater than expected, that changes in project parameters and plans continue to be refined and may result in increased costs, of unexpected variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates or other risks generally associated with mining, unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental, regulatory or First Nations approvals, risks related to First Nations title and consultation, reliance upon key management and other personnel, deficiencies in the Company's title to its properties, uninsurable risks, failure to manage conflicts of interest, failure to obtain or maintain required permits and licences, risks related to changes in laws, regulations, policy and public perception, as well as those factors or other risks as more fully described in NexGen's Annual Information Form dated February 25, 2022 filed with the securities commissions of all of the provinces of Canada except Quebec and in NexGen's 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and Edgar at www.sec.gov .
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or statements or implied by forward-looking information or statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings.
Shareholders who purchased shares of BKKT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/bakkt-holdings-inc-f-k-a-vpc-impact-acquisition-holdings-loss-submission-form/?id=27902&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of BKKT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 20, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of a leading grant program for women’s artists will be honored by the MacDowell artists’ retreat this fall. Visual artist Susan Unterberg has been named this year’s winner of the Marian MacDowell Arts Advocacy Award, cited for her leadership of Anonymous Was a Woman.
“As an artist, I am very aware of the challenges faced by mid-career artists, especially women, and I celebrate the support provided by places like MacDowell, which give artists time, space, and recognition,” Unterberg said of MacDowell in a statement Sunday.
“Direct support is what most effectively impacts artists and our work; I am thankful to be recognized in contributing to this support, which is best exemplified by the 265 artists who have received AWAW Awards to date,” she said.
Unterberg started AWAW in 1996, and kept her identity hidden for more than 20 years, as a way of highlighting the anonymity of so many women in the arts. The expression is based on an observation by Virginia Woolf, who once noted that many anonymous poems turned out to be written by women. AWAW has given out nearly $7 million in grants, awarding $25,000 each to visual artist Carrie Mae Weems and Oscar-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras among many others.
Unterberg will be formally honored Oct. 17 at a MacDowell benefit in Manhattan, where Rosanne Cash is scheduled to perform.
The venerable artist retreat in Peterborough, New Hampshire, was founded in in 1907 by composer Edward MacDowell and his wife, the musician and philanthropist Marian MacDowell. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/susan-unterberg-honored-by-macdowell-for-her-arts-advocacy/ | 2022-08-15T17:16:21Z |
BOISE, Idaho, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TELEO Capital Management, LLC ("TELEO") announced the acquisition of Fleetsu Pty Ltd. ("Fleetsu") by its existing portfolio company, Rand McNally. Fleetsu is a cloud-based, data analytics fleet management solution provider which enables customers to manage their fleets more efficiently and effectively.
The transaction brings together Rand McNally's fleet business with Fleetsu's platform, data, and analytics capabilities. The newly combined businesses help fleet operators maximize business productivity through access to real-time, on-the-road data, providing valuable insights including driver location and safety, engine performance, and vehicle efficiency (fossil and electric).
"Rand McNally is committed to delivering innovative products and services that improve fleet and driver efficiency, safety, and security," said Aaron Dannenbring, CEO of Rand McNally. "Fleetsu takes our existing expertise to the next level as we now offer the industry's best connected fleet platform complementing our already robust hardware, navigation, logistics, and publishing businesses. The combination of Rand McNally and Fleetsu creates a world-class connected vehicle powerhouse."
"Fleetsu has quickly built a reputation grounded in being hyper-focused on meeting the needs of our customers, no matter how complex," said Jakub Felinski, Fleetsu's founder and newly appointed Chief Innovation Officer of Rand McNally. "With Rand McNally's strong navigation and transportation expertise and our already deep bench of leading engineers focused on creating technology data solutions, we are confident that we will be moving the industry forward. We look forward to expanding our combined global business that writes a new chapter for connected transportation, led by technology."
"The acquisition of Fleetsu is an exciting step in Rand McNally's transformation of its fleet and navigation product offerings," said Joseph Roark, TELEO Capital Operating Partner and Rand McNally Chairman. "Fleetsu's cutting edge platform, analytics and data capabilities will allow Rand McNally to offer a connected vehicle solution across the full fleet supply chain. The acquisition further expands Rand McNally's footprint as a global provider to long-haul and local fleets, field service companies, government, auto and truck OEMs (both fuel and EV platforms), and vehicle rental fleets."
About Fleetsu
Fleetsu's innovative and flexible platform transforms fleet management by enabling businesses to instantly collect and analyze fleet data. Their proprietary data analytics platform enables seamless integration with third-party data sources and can be deployed as an aftermarket product to a fleet of vehicles or as a solution embedded in the vehicle by an OEM. Fleetsu currently serves customers across the globe, including a partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation, Australia. Other Fleetsu customers include Avis, Budget, and Cummins. Fleetsu is based in Perth, Australia.
For additional information, please visit: www.fleetsu.com.
About Rand McNally
Rand McNally has been transforming travel and transportation for over 165 years. Today, Rand McNally provides innovative fleet management and commercial transportation solutions, connected vehicle technology, and consumer travel and education products. Rand McNally is based in Chicago, IL.
For additional information, please visit: www.randmcnally.com.
About TELEO Capital
TELEO Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm that looks to invest in opportunities where its strategic thought, operational resources, and capital base empower management to perform and execute their business plan. TELEO brings a successful track record of executing corporate carve-outs, recapitalizing broken balance sheets, acquiring founder-owned companies, and implementing buy and build strategies for its portfolio companies. TELEO targets opportunities in the technology and software, healthcare IT, business services, and industrial sectors. The firm is headquartered in Boise, ID with an additional office in Los Angeles, CA.
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Ogden teen, 2 others arrested for hold-up of 19-year-old, theft of 9mm, AR-15
OGDEN, Kan. (WIBW) - An Ogden teen and two young adults were arrested for the July hold-up of a 19-year-old at gunpoint while they stole a 9mm handgun and an AR-15.
The Riley Co. Police Dept. activity report indicates that officers arrested Damerius McGee, 17, Christopher Stowers, 20, and Cordarius Gowdy, 20, all of Ogden in connection to a July aggravated robbery.
Around 11 a.m. on July 29, officers had been called to the 500 block of 15th St. in Ogden where a 19- and 20-year-old victim both reported that three people broke into the home, held the 19-year-old at gunpoint and stole a Sig Sauer 9 mm and an AR-15.
McGee, Stowers and Gowdy were all booked into the Riley Co. Jail on Riley Co. District Court warrants for aggravated robbery, aggravated assault and burglary.
Gowdy and Stowers both remain behind bars on a $100,000 and $150,000 bond, respectively. Meanwhile, McGee was taken to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City.
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Patrick Carroll, the national real estate investment firm founder, completes recent $1.5 million commitment to UNICEF
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Carroll, founder of national real estate investment and management firm CARROLL, continues to prioritize his philanthropic commitment by donating $4 million to various charities since the beginning of 2022.
Known and recognized nationally as a leader in real estate, Carroll has also built a reputation as a dedicated philanthropist. In 2019, he was awarded the 2019 Stan Dobbs Award for his service-minded philosophy and drive to build strong communities. His resolute commitment to giving back has been felt across the world by numerous communities and causes – especially in the past two years through providing aid to multiple groups impacted in some way by the Covid pandemic.
As a father of three sons, Carroll's perennial focus is his commitment to improving the lives of children. Being involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa, he has seen first-hand the complexities facing the next generation and has pledged ongoing support to organizations that help younger generations succeed. Since the beginning of the year, Carroll has personally donated:
- $2.1 million to C.A.R.E. for Special Children, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families of children with special needs
- $1.5 million to UNICEF Ukraine
- $200,000 to Kicks for Kids for a shoe giveaway for youth in Florida
- $100,000 to the Heart Fund, an international nonprofit focused on fighting cardiovascular disease in developing countries
- $100,000 for Jesuit High School in Tampa
Later this month, Carroll is teaming up with celebrities, athletes, and business leaders to donate 600 sneakers to the Boys and Girls Club of Miami. The sneakers will be part of a special collection curated by Benjamin Kapelushnik (a.k.a. "the Sneaker Don"), delivered alongside a message of encouragement and life advice from the group as the youths prepare for another school year.
Patrick's spirit of philanthropy is reflected in his company's makeup. This year, the Firm has partnered with Little Free Library to install more than 90 library units throughout its multifamily communities across the country. The Firm's employees also volunteered more than 100 hours to 21 local organizations in the first six months of 2022. In 2021, CARROLL committed to donate $250,000 throughout the next five years to HOPE Atlanta, a local nonprofit dedicated to preventing and fighting homelessness in Atlanta.
Patrick Carroll is the Founder and CEO of real estate investment company CARROLL, and a nationally recognized leader in the industry. A strong believer in giving back to his community, Patrick serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay, as well as donates to more than 50 charities worldwide with a focus on health, wellness, and early childhood development. He strives to be a role model for his three sons, and seeks to show younger generations there are multiple avenues to success. This commitment has created a personal mission to inspire the next generation of young entrepreneurs to prioritize a lifestyle of health and wellness, while also pursuing their dreams. For more information, visit www.mpatrickcarroll.com.
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The joint venture will provide design support to vertical and horizontal construction for military and other agencies under this five-year, MATOC IDIQ contract.
NORFOLK, Va., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District has selected the joint venture of Woolpert and RS&H to provide full architecture and engineering services in a five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Woolpert-RS&H JV will provide design support to vertical and horizontal construction requirements within the Norfolk District's Area of Responsibility under this $240 million, Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).
Woolpert-RS&H JV services will include but not be limited to site investigation, charrettes, master planning, permitting, documentation, concept design and site planning, cost estimating, engineering and construction management. The joint venture will support all general multidisciplinary architecture and engineering services for new construction, renovation, maintenance and repair for military and non-military government agencies.
This is Woolpert and RS&H's second-straight selection for this contract, which was previously awarded in 2017 and supported a wide range of projects. These ranged from administrative and airfield facilities to warehouse and cemetery administration buildings, including the restoration of the Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater.
"There are not many projects more iconic than Arlington National Cemetery," RS&H Senior Vice President Richard Hammett said. "This site serves as a revered shrine to the men and women who have selflessly served our nation. This is something the Norfolk District is strongly committed to serving. To say we are honored to support their efforts is an understatement."
The Woolpert-RS&H joint venture also is under contract to provide architecture and engineering services through the USACE Louisville District for Air Force Reserve projects nationwide and with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center for the Air Force's worldwide design and construction mission.
Woolpert Vice President Doug Brown said these contracts illustrate the joint venture's ability to effectively support the nation's expansive military design needs.
"Our two companies have worked together for a long time, and we have similar cultures and values. We truly respect each other and have established a complementary relationship that expands and evolves specific to our federal clients," Brown said. "It's great to have a team that you can work with all day and still want to spend time with afterward. We look forward to working with RS&H and the great team at the Norfolk District to advance their mission under this contract."
RS&H is an employee-owned firm that began in 1941 to support the war effort. Over the years RS&H has helped build the launch platforms for the national space program, create international airports, shape progressive highway systems across the country and provide facilities for Fortune 1000 companies. RS&H continues to build on this long history by delivering time-tested insights to clients in Defense, Aerospace, Aviation, Corporate, Health & Science and Transportation. RS&H is consistently ranked among the Top 100 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record with expertise in the full range of AE services incorporating the most cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions. RS&H has more than 1,400 professionals and provides an integrated approach. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity and innovation. For more, visit rsandh.com.
Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, recently earned its sixth-straight Great Place to Work certification and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America's fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. The firm has more than 1,900 employees and 60 offices on four continents. For more, visit woolpert.com.
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BEIJING, July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To encourage Gen Zers to take a closer look at the history of China and use their wisdom to bring cultural relics to life, the second episode of season two of the China Daily series Youth Power, "Chinese Civilization: Generation A meets Generation Z", was broadcast online on July 30.
In the episode, Gen Zers from China, France and the United States gathered in Henan Museum in Henan province, central China, to explore treasures handed down by generations past, drawing from them lessons for the contemporary world.
"China's civilization is one of the four greatest civilizations and the only surviving one," said AlexandreGuery, a French Gen Zer who lives in China. "It gave so many technologies to the world, including gunpowder, printing and paper making."
One item in the museum that left him full of wonder was an 8,000-year-old bone flute.
The Gen Zers who gathered in the museum said they believed that in an age of globalization it is important for young people to learn about history and the origins of one's cultures. They discussed the increasing appreciation of Chinese traditional culture, the pros and cons of turning ancient relics into cultural and creative products, and the reasons for the vitality of Chinese civilization. They also discussed whether cultural relics lost abroad should be returned to China.
"In the 1920s the Tianlongshan Grottoes suffered a large excavation," said Ruan Kexin, a PhD candidate in the School of Archaeology and Museology, Peking University. "More than 240 statues were stolen. Almost all the heads and even the whole bodies of statues were taken away and transported abroad. It was also a very great loss for the cultural heritage of our country."
However, after nearly a century overseas the statues were finally returned to China, he said.
"Allowing more people from other countries to see our cultural relics and feel our culture can help the Chinese culture to go global and strengthen its international influence. Instead of the unregulated movement of artifacts, this can be achieved through the regulated exchange of cultural relics."
Jennifer Courtney Holstein, 26, from the United States, said it was sad that cultural relics are missing from China.
"In the case of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, a lot of the things were 'lost' or stolen or looted. You can't really imagine what it used to be like, because so much of it was destroyed or taken away."
Zhong Yutong, the episode host, said: "We now know what bad things have happened before and we should do everything we can to ensure they don't happen again."
He encouraged Gen Zers to express their ideas on breathing new life into historic relics, with the aim of ensuring that these memories become part of present-day thinking.
Through stories, music and dance, Gen Zers breathed life into the relics in Henan Museum, retelling stories of the past. One of the invitees, Wang Licheng, 17, created a song related to the museum's cultural relics, after he went into various stories and explored the culture.
"I was inspired by the relics themselves and the accompanying information on the walls," Wang said. "I wasn't sure what everything meant. There were some expressions and characters I couldn't even understand, so I almost felt as though I wasn't fully Chinese."
Chen Shihua, a 17 year-old who is about to start her college life at Peking University, performed a dance from the show "Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting" that reinterprets the renowned artistic work "A Panorama of Mountains and Rivers".
"This performance showcased the aesthetic value and classical beauty of the Song Dynasty," Chen said. "The classical beauty of traditional China has a very important place in today's world. And its beauty needs to be cherished."
Zhang Yun, a graduate of the Communication University of China in Beijing and the author of the illustrated series "Guardian", talked about the inspiration of her creation, which presents the traditional culture of the Miao nationality in the form of paintings.
"This is a unique form of artistic expression that reflects the spiritual beliefs and philosophies of all ethnic groups in ancient China."
Zhang said she would like to further explore all kinds of traditional culture in China and to present it to young people from all over the world, hoping that through it they can better understand and appreciate Chinese culture.
Youth Power, organized by China Daily, aims to build a global platform for communication and exchange focusing on the interests and ideas of Generation Z. The program comes in the form of interviews, forums and speeches, with topics related to anything of current interest in the world.
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The founder of the Hawaii Proud Boys chapter and a Texas man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and posed for a picture in front of a door on which one of them had written “Murder the Media” each pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a felony charge in connection with the riot.
Nicholas Ochs, founder of the far-right extremist group’s Hawaii chapter and a onetime Republican state House candidate, and Nicholas DeCarlo, of Fort Worth, Texas, admitted to obstructing the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory.
They shared a social media channel called “Murder the Media” and initially claimed to be working as journalists on Jan. 6, according to the government.
Federal guidelines for Ochs, 36, and DeCarlo, 32, call for sentences between about 3 1/2 years and four years behind bars, although the judge can decide to go above or below that. In exchange for pleading guilty, prosecutors agreed to dismiss several other charges against them. They are to be sentenced in December.
Edward MacMahon, a lawyer for Ochs, noted after the hearing that his client did not injure anyone at the Capitol and said he hopes Ochs is sentenced consistent with others who did not participate in any violence. A lawyer for DeCarlo did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment.
Ochs and DeCarlo attended the “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House in support of then-President Donald Trump on the morning of Jan. 6 and then marched together to the Capitol. The men admitted to throwing smoke bombs at a line of police trying to keep the mob from the stage set up for Biden’s inauguration.
DeCarlo admitted to writing “Murder The Media” in permanent marker on a door in the Capitol building, prosecutors said. The men then posed in front of the door with a thumbs-up sign. DeCarlo also rummaged through a Capitol police officer’s bag and stole a pair of plastic handcuffs, prosecutors said.
Ochs posted on Twitter a picture of the men smoking cigarettes inside the Capitol, and the caption said: “Hello from the Capital lol,” according to court papers.
After leaving the building, they filmed a video together in which Ochs said they came to “stop the steal” and DeCarlo declared: “We did it,” the government said. “Sorry we couldn’t go live when we stormed the f—-in’ U.S. Capitol and made Congress flee,” Ochs said in a video with the Capitol visible in the background.
Ochs told CNN that he was working as a “professional journalist” and that he did not have to break into the Capitol, but just “walked in and filmed.” Before his arrest, DeCarlo also told The Los Angeles Times that they were journalists.
“What I did was journalism: Follow the events and show people what happened,” DeCarlo told the newspaper.
Ochs was the Republican Party’s candidate to represent Waikiki in the Hawaii House in the November 2020 election. Ochs lost to Democrat Adrian Tam.
Ochs and DeCarlo are among dozens of members and associates of the Proud Boys who have been charged in the Capitol riot. The group’s former chairman, Enrique Tarrio, and other leaders have been charged with seditious conspiracy — the most serious charges brought so far in the insurrection.
The leader and members of another far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, are heading to trial later this month on the charge of seditious conspiracy. The Oath Keepers are the first Jan. 6 defendants facing the rare and difficult-to-prove charge to go to trial.
Also on Friday, a lawyer for the Oath Keepers, Kellye SoRelle, pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to obstruct the certification of the Electoral College vote. SoRelle, a close associate of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, was arrested this month in Texas.
More than 870 people have been charged so far in the Capitol riot. Nearly 400 have pleaded guilty to charges ranging from low-level misdemeanors for illegally entering the building to felony seditious conspiracy.
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Interest in using wastewater surveillance to monitor Covid-19 continues to grow in the United States, as the values of the early detection tool come into clearer focus.
In September 2020, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the National Wastewater Surveillance System, investing millions of dollars in an effort to coordinate and build upon programs that track coronavirus in samples collected in sewage systems.
Participation in the program has risen steadily since launch. But what's driving interest now -- and has led to the biggest bump yet -- is the change in clinical testing strategies across the US, said Amy Kirby, a microbiologist who leads the CDC's wastewater program.
With the growing prevalence of at-home Covid-19 tests and the public's waning interest in testing in general, less case data is being officially reported. Local health departments are "recognizing that clinical surveillance isn't going to have as much information about what's going on in the community," she said.
"Wastewater is a non-intrusive way to still have that early and reliable information of what's going on in your community," Kirby said.
The CDC launched a national public dashboard tracking Covid-19 wastewater data in February, and the number of participating sites has risen from about 400 to nearly 700 sites in the two months since.
In that same time, the daily average of reported Covid-19 tests dropped by two-thirds, according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The CDC's wastewater program has enough money to sufficiently cover programs for all 50 states and 14 additional jurisdictions, with funding guaranteed through 2025.
There are 33 states currently funded through the agency's epidemiology and laboratory capacity cooperative agreement -- and another 14 that have a commercial testing contract -- but the CDC hopes that all 50 states will be represented in the network by next year. Grant applications are now in process for 2023 funding.
Wastewater surveillance is not a new public health tool, but it was far from mainstream before Covid-19.
Local health departments are still figuring out how to best make use of this tool. They have questions about how to partner with utility companies to collect samples in the first place, as well as the best way to analyze and interpret the resulting data and more, said Deise Galan, lead analyst for the National Association of County and City Health Officials' public health preparedness program.
Enough questions from members have poured in that NACCHO recently launched a mentorship program that has so far matched one local jurisdiction with lots of experience in wastewater surveillance to a couple of others that are just getting started.
About a dozen local health departments applied to be part of this mentorship program, and it has sparked the interest of many more that have reached out to learn more.
"It's become something that has not only caught the desire of the local health officials, but also their elected officials as something that they can really implement and use not only for SARS-CoV-2, but for other pathogens as well," Galan said.
Wastewater is a hyper-local surveillance tool, which only provides information about the specific community that is served by the participating wastewater treatment plant. But experts say there is clear value in bringing as many sites on board as possible.
"It's both a strength that we get really good information about that community, but also a weakness because we need to get as many wastewater systems as we can doing this testing so that we get a more complete picture," Kirby said.
It took the CDC about a year and a half -- from the launch of the program in September 2020 until February 2022 -- to work through how to best standardize and present the data they'd been collecting into a national dashboard.
Right now, data on the dashboard is limited. A map shows the relative change in coronavirus detection levels over a single 15-day period, with earlier trends in percent change only available through downloading a large data set.
But in the coming weeks, the CDC plans to update their national wastewater dashboard with more information about not just how levels change week-to-week, but how the absolute level of coronavirus detected in a sewershed compares to other points in the pandemic. They also plan to include an option to visualize trends over time for each site.
"Our focus is on using this system as an early warning of increases in the community. And we want that early warning system to be as early and as sensitive as it can be," Kirby said.
This high-sensitivity can create "noise" in the system, she said. But with variants such as BA.2 picking in the US and others potentially looming over the horizon, they'd rather play it extra safe.
"We are working closely with our state and local public health officials to make sure that they are interpreting the data correctly to answer their questions. We're monitoring those increases until we are either convinced they are just noise or see that they are real increases and we need to move on them."
More participants bring more opportunities to share knowledge about a public health tool that many are just starting to become familiar with, too.
"Why are we going to reinvent the wheel, if there are other places that have been able to successfully implement this program?" Galan said. "At the local level, we can have that peer-to peer-sharing and collection of best practice."
Putting it all on a national dashboard allows local health departments to explore what's happening in similar places, said Chelsea Gridley-Smith, director of environmental health at NACCHO.
"Local health departments know who they see as peers. So, a rural county may look to Chicago for guidance, but not for similarities. But if they can compare themselves to another rural county, they might be able to find more and more programs like themselves," she said.
"Those are the places where having everything compiled in a CDC location allows us to explore the possibility for expanding partnership outside of just one state with the similarities around county size and jurisdiction size and population type and infrastructure set-up."
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Near-Instant and automatically sync all your databases with the Data Cloud
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivery, the leading SaaS ELT platform announced its next generation CDC capabilities for Snowflake users at this year's annual Snowflake Summit. In addition, Rivery is proud to announce that Snowflake has recognized its expertise with joint customers in the media vertical and awarded Rivery with the Snowflake Media Competency Badge, which is part of the newly launched Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) Competency Program.
Rivery's Change Data Capture (CDC) automatically syncs database changes in real time with Snowflake's Data Cloud. As a result, it enables faster data projects and minimizes resource expenditure. In the past, database migrations relied on bulk reading and batch windows. Data was not synced in real-time. These factors made data integration more difficult, with data engineers wasting a lot of time on source configuration. Rivery's new proprietary CDC, by contrast, uses near real-time streaming to sync a database with your cloud data warehouse using the best practices on each database's demand. By analyzing a database's log, change data capture detects data changes as they happen, and immediately syncs these changes with your cloud DWH.
The upside of CDC is that data is always up to date, with source databases continuously synced to the Data Cloud. No database resources are ever wasted. Database logs are scanned to track changes, which adds no additional SQL loads to the system. In addition, bulk selecting becomes a thing of the past since only the modified data is synced.
Time-efficient and cost-effective
Rivery's change data capture streams continuously into a client's staging area. With certain cloud data warehouses, clients are charged for updating database tables with each new record. By leveraging the staging area, Rivery ensures real-time changes while also complying with industry best practices that generate significant cost-savings.
Change data capture records metadata changes, so teams don't have to track them manually. Customers never have to modify table structures. And the feature also acts as a historical data archive, including for deleted rows.
The data team at Clear Company, a fast-growing talent management system, rely on Snowflake and Rivery to manage all their business data. As a data-driven software company that is scaling fast, the combination of Snowflake and Rivery full SaaS ETL gives them infinite capabilities. With the addition of CDC, Clear Company is now able to sync all their data sources with Snowflake, helping the entire organization to access all the data they need, whenever they need it. Django Bliss, CTO at Clear Company explains that "the combination of Snowflake and Rivery gives our organization the perfect modern data stack to scale; and with the addition of CDC all our BI is always in sync and automatically available to the whole organization."
Rivery Co-Founder & Chief Architect Alon Reznik added: "With our new CDC we wanted to create a smart best-in-breed CDC based on years of experience, and on the best practices and all other considerations to build the optional solution. The feedback from our design partners has been incredible and this will be a game-changer, especially for organizations that need to optimize the speed and value of high-frequency database syncs."
Tarik Dwiek, Head of Technology Alliances at Snowflake on the news: "We are thrilled that Rivery is participating at this year's Snowflake Summit and that they're launching their new CDC capabilities at the event. As our mutual customers strive to develop the perfect data stack, this technology will empower them to access insights faster than ever before, and to reap the benefits of the cloud with unlimited flexibility to grow and scale."
About Rivery:
Rivery provides a complete SaaS ELT for organizations that need to scale fast with data, with a solution to build, maintain and automate a modern data stack. Rivery's capacity to orchestrate and unlock data value is built on its ability to democratize the task across business and data teams, making data expertise a company-wide passion, and ultimately driving successful data strategies. The world's leading companies, including Bayer, BuzzFeed, and American Cancer Society and EMAAR trust Rivery with their data. Learn more about Rivery at https://rivery.io.
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HANGZHOU, China, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, after the U.S. market closes on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 9:00pm U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, or 09:00am Beijing Time on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
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BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) is a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China. Through its proprietary technology platform and extensive networks, BEST offers a comprehensive set of logistics and value-added services, including freight delivery, supply chain management, and global logistics services. BEST's mission is to empower business and enrich life by leveraging technology and business model innovation to create a smarter, more efficient supply chain. For more information, please visit: http://www.best-inc.com/en/.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — With Congress deadlocked over how to address racism and excessive use of force, President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
The decision reflects Biden’s struggle to use the limited powers of his office to advance his campaign promises, as well as his attempt to strike a balance between police and civil rights groups at a time when rising concerns about crime are eclipsing calls for reform.
Most of the order is focused on federal law enforcement agencies — for example, requiring them to review and revise policies on use of force. It would also create a database to help track officer misconduct, according to the White House.
Although the administration cannot require local police departments to participate in the database, which is intended to prevent problem officers from hopping from job to job, officials are looking for ways to use federal funding to encourage their cooperation.
In addition, the order would restrict the flow of surplus military equipment to local police.
The public announcement is scheduled for the first day after Biden’s return from his first trip to Asia as president.
Rev. Al Sharpton described Biden’s order as “an important step” that showed the president “took the initiative” when Congress failed to act, but he said activists would “never give up” on pushing for legislation.
“George Floyd woke us up, and we should not go back to sleep,” Sharpton said in a statement.
Biden is expected to appear alongside relatives of Floyd, whose killing by Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests two years ago.
It was the largest series of demonstrations in American history, occurring in the midst of coronavirus lockdowns and President Donald Trump’s divisive reelection campaign.
However, transforming the initial outcry into political change has proven difficult.
When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death.
The guilty verdict was “not enough,” he said, and “we can’t stop here.”
However, no legislation was passed, and bipartisan talks dragged on, and later broke down.
The White House eventually decided to move forward with executive actions rather than wait for Congress.
In September, the Justice Department curtailed federal agents’ use of no-knock warrants — which allow law enforcement agents to enter a home without announcing their presence — and updated its policy to prohibit agents from using chokeholds in most circumstances.
But extending such rules to local police is more challenging, and White House officials have spent months in negotiations with civil rights groups and police organizations.
The resulting set of policies is less extensive than originally sought, not to mention delayed by a year.
“We know full well that an executive order cannot address America’s policing crisis the same way Congress has the ability to, but we’ve got to do everything we can,” said a statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson.
The order goes beyond issues involving misconduct and use of force. It would also assess the impact of facial recognition software on civil liberties, look for ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities and suggest better ways to collect data on police practices.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs built one of hip-hop’s biggest empires, blazing a trail with his own music television network and fashion line, and now his decorated career has earned him one of the highest honors at the BET Awards this month.
Combs will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on June 26, the network announced Monday. He is the founder of Bad Boy Records and a three-time Grammy winner who has worked with a slew of top-tier artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith Evans and 112.
The music mogul created the fashion clothing line called Sean John, launched the Revolt TV with a focus on music and has his own vodka. He’ also produced the reality show “Making the Band” for MTV.
“Diddy has always been a pioneering force in our community, breaking barriers, achieving unprecedented heights, blazing new trails, and, in so doing, raising the bar for all of us,” BET CEO Scott Mills said in a statement. “His virtuosity is matched only by his range — from music to media, culture, business and philanthropy — Diddy has exemplified Black excellence.”
The award is given to an individual who has shaped culture through their careers and “transformative leaders that consistently inspire generations.”
Past recipients include Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Samuel L. Jackson, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker and New Edition.
Combs, 52, won Grammys for his platinum-selling 1997 album “No Way Out” and the single “I’ll Be Missing You,” a song dedicated to the late Notorious B.I.G. who was killed earlier that year. He won another Grammy for “Shake Ya Tailfeather” with Nelly and Murphy Lee.
In 2004, the rapper-producer played Walter Lee Younger in the Broadway revival of “A Raisin in the Sun,” which aired as a television adaption four years later. He’s also appeared in films including “Get Him to the Greek” and “Monster’s Ball.”
Last month, Combs recently hosted the Billboard Music Awards.
“Puff’s contributions to culture transcend hip-hop,” said Jesse Collins, executive producer of the awards. “Growing up in DC, I watched his rise at Howard University as he repped Black excellence from day one. It’s an honor to celebrate him now, while he is still on his incredible journey.”
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Report: 14% of doctors admit drinking or doing drugs at work to cope with stress
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) – The COVID-19 pandemic has some healthcare workers stressed out and looking for ways to ease their tensions.
According to a report on healthcare workers’ mental health released Thursday, 21% of physicians say they’ve taken drugs or drank alcohol more than once per day.
Additionally, 14% report consuming alcohol or controlled substances while at work.
The findings from the Mind-Body Health treatment chain APN were based on 1,000 healthcare workers questioned in July.
Researchers also say many of these healthcare workers suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while experiencing trauma similar to what wartime soldiers go through.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abrigo, the leader of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, announced that Ravi Nemalikanti has joined as its new Chief Technology Officer.
As CTO of Abrigo, Ravi Nemalikanti will lead the company's technology strategy and determine its product and development priorities, leveraging his robust experience and thought leadership to drive innovation and increase Abrigo's competitive advantage.
Nemalikanti has most recently been the CTO of Digital Banking at NCR Corporation, where he led the organization's digital-first banking technology roadmap. Nemalikanti helped accelerate NCR's cloud modernization and transformation journey and build out its API-based capabilities and data- driven offerings. Before that, he spent 14 years at Thomson Reuters in various leadership roles within Tax & Accounting, Global Trade, and Risk Management. Nemalikanti began his career as a programmer, making him a triple threat of hands-on experience, strategy, and leadership. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Andhra University in Andhra Pradesh, India, and an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.
"Ravi is an amazing combination of leader, strategist, role model, and culture fit. I am excited for him to join our team and help lead our transformative growth plans in this next chapter," said Wayne Roberts, CEO at Abrigo. "I look forward to all that we will accomplish under his leadership. We've had great success to date, and I am inspired by what lies ahead for Abrigo."
"I am very excited to join Abrigo at such a transformative time in the industry," Nemalikanti said. "It is a rare privilege to be in a position to serve over 2,300 financial institutions in the U.S. I look forward to working with Wayne and the rest of the Abrigo team in taking our solutions and product-reach to the next level."
About Abrigo
Abrigo enables U.S. financial institutions to support their communities through technology that fights financial crime, grows loans and deposits, and optimizes risk. Abrigo's platform centralizes the institution's data, creates a digital user experience, ensures compliance, and delivers efficiency for scale and profitable growth. Abrigo has secured strategic growth investments from funds managed by Accel- KKR and Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG).
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‘I didn’t really learn anything’: COVID grads face college
(AP) - Angel Hope looked at the math test and felt lost. He had just graduated near the top of his high school class, winning scholarships from prestigious colleges. But on this test — a University of Wisconsin exam that measures what new students learned in high school — all he could do was guess.
It was like the disruption of the pandemic was catching up to him all at once.
Nearly a third of Hope’s high school career was spent at home, in virtual classes that were hard to follow and easy to brush aside. Some days he skipped school to work extra hours at his job. Some days he played games with his brother and sister. Other days he just stayed in bed.
Algebra got little of his attention, but his teachers kept giving him good grades amid a school-wide push for leniency.
“It was like school was optional. It wasn’t a mandatory thing,” said Hope, 18, of Milwaukee. “I feel like I didn’t really learn anything.”
Across the country, there are countless others like him. Hundreds of thousands of recent graduates are heading to college this fall after spending more than half their high school careers dealing with the upheaval of a pandemic. They endured a jarring transition to online learning, the strains from teacher shortages and profound disruptions to their home lives. And many are believed to be significantly behind academically.
Colleges could see a surge in students unprepared for the demands of college-level work, education experts say. Starting a step behind can raise the risk of dropping out. And that can hurt everything from a person’s long-term earnings to the health of the country’s workforce.
The extent of the problem became apparent to Allison Wagner as she reviewed applications for All-In Milwaukee, a scholarship program that provides financial aid and college counseling to low-income students, including Hope.
Wagner, the group’s executive director, saw startling numbers of students who were granted permission to spend half the school day working part-time jobs their senior year, often at fast food chains or groceries. And she saw more students than ever who didn’t take math or science classes their senior year, often as a result of teacher shortages.
“We have so many students who are going on to college academically malnourished,” Wagner said. “There is no way they are going to be academically prepared for the rigor of college.”
Her group is boosting its tutoring budget and covering tuition for students in the program who take summer classes in math or science. Still, she fears the setbacks will force some students to take more than four years to graduate or, worse, drop out.
“The stakes are tremendously high,” she said.
Researchers say it’s clear that remote instruction caused learning setbacks, most sharply among Black and Hispanic students. For younger students, there’s still hope that America’s schools can accelerate the pace of instruction and close learning gaps. But for those who graduated in the last two years, experts fear many will struggle.
In anticipation of higher needs, colleges from New Jersey to California have been expanding “bridge” programs that provide summer classes, often for students from lower incomes or those who are the first in their families to attend college. Programs previously treated as orientation are taking on a harder academic edge, with a focus on math, science and study skills.
In Hanceville, Alabama, Wallace State Community College this year tapped state money to create its first summer bridge program as it braces for an influx of underprepared students. Students could take three weeks of accelerated lessons in math and English in a bid to avoid remedial classes.
The school hoped to bring up to 140 students to campus, but just 10 signed up.
Other states have used federal pandemic relief to help colleges build summer programs. In Kentucky, which gave colleges $3.5 million for the effort this year, officials called it a “moral imperative.”
“We need these people to be our future workforce, and we need them to be successful,” said Amanda Ellis, a vice president of Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education.
After the pandemic hit, Angel Hope worked up to 20 hours a week at his job with a local nonprofit aid group. He felt the time away from school was worth it for the money, especially when nobody was paying attention in the online classes. With his parents away at work, he often felt alone, shunning social media for days and eating ramen noodles for dinner.
“I think isolating myself was a little bit of my coping mechanism,” he said. “I was kind of like, ‘Keep it in a little bit and you’ll get through it eventually.’”
The pandemic led many high schoolers to disengage at a time when they would usually be preparing for college or careers, said Rey Saldaña, president and CEO of Communities in Schools, a nonprofit group that places counselors in public schools in 26 states.
His group worked in some districts where hundreds of students simply didn’t return after classrooms reopened. In Charlotte, North Carolina, the allure of steady paychecks kept many students away from school even after in-person classes resumed, said Shakaka Perry, a reengagement coordinator for Communities in Schools.
Perry and her colleagues spent last school year bringing students back to school and getting them ready for graduation. But when she thinks about whether they’re ready for college, she has doubts: “It’s going to be an awakening.”
A couple months after struggling through his math placement test, Hope headed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for six weeks of intense classes at a summer bridge program. He took a math class that covered the ground he missed in high school, and he’s signed up to take calculus in the fall.
He also revived basic study skills that went dormant in high school. He started studying at the library. He got used to the rhythms of school, with assignments every day and tests every other week. He rediscovered what it’s like to enjoy school.
Most importantly, he says it changed his mindset: Now he feels like he’s there to learn, not just to get by.
“After this, I definitely feel prepared for college,” he said. “If I didn’t have this, I would be in a very bad place.”
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) (the Company), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries and a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients through FNF's wholly-owned subsidiary, F&G, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of $382 million, or $1.37 per diluted share (per share), compared to $552 million, or $1.92 per share, for the second quarter of 2021. Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2022 includes $80 million of net unfavorable mark-to-market effects and $68 million of other unfavorable items; all of which are excluded from adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders.
Adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders (adjusted net earnings) for the second quarter of $530 million, or $1.90 per share, compared to $593 million, or $2.06 per share, for the second quarter of 2021. The decrease from the prior year quarter was primarily a result of Title's decline in refinance volume, representing trough level activity versus the record levels set in the prior year period; partially offset by higher average fee per file, steady volume of commercial orders closed and higher earnings from F&G. F&G's adjusted net earnings for the second quarter of 2022 were $128 million, including $36 million of net favorable items primarily as a result of actuarial assumption updates, compared to $92 million, including $22 million of net favorable items, for the second quarter of 2021.
Company Highlights
- Solid Title Revenue: For the Title segment, total revenue of $2.6 billion, compared with $3.0 billion in total revenue in the second quarter of 2021. Total revenue, excluding recognized gains and losses, of $2.8 billion, compared with $3.0 billion in the second quarter of 2021
- Growth strategy drives strong sales for F&G: Total sales of $3.1 billion for the second quarter, a 15% increase over second quarter 2021 and a 19% increase over first quarter 2022; reflects successful execution of F&G's diversified growth strategy and a disciplined approach to pricing
- Partial spin-off of F&G remains on track: Pursuant to the previously announced transaction to distribute 15% ownership of F&G to FNF shareholders on a pro rata basis, F&G has filed its confidential Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the partial spin-off. The filing represents a significant milestone in the transaction process, which remains on track to close early in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to customary approvals. As expected, the Company executed on the conversion of the $400 million intercompany term loan into F&G equity during the second quarter
- Ample deployable capital supports shareholder value: FNF has repurchased 4.3 million shares for $172 million, at an average price of $39.76 per share, in the second quarter and paid common dividends at $0.44 per share for $122 million. FNF ended the second quarter with $1.6 billion in cash and short-term liquid investments at the holding company
William P. Foley, II, commented, "As we continue to navigate the market volatility due to rising interest rates and the ongoing economic uncertainty, we are proud of our second quarter results where we delivered total revenue of $2.6 billion, reflecting a moderation from the record setting mortgage market activity experienced in the year ago second quarter. Our Title business performed well and reflects management's execution and flexible operating model designed to rapidly adapt to changing market conditions. F&G delivered near record sales in the second quarter, as investors sought safe haven investments given the sharp increase in market volatility, which generated growth in assets under management to $40.3 billion at June 30, 2022. F&G's performance in the current market environment continues to support our acquisition thesis given their countercyclical business model which benefits from higher interest rates and provides a balance to our business as Title revenues begin to contract given higher mortgage rates."
Mr. Foley concluded, "Looking forward, we remain optimistic that the F&G partial spin-off is on track for the fourth quarter of this year and, once completed, will highlight the value creation that has occurred at F&G over the last two years. This planned transaction represents the Board's and management's commitment to delivering value to our shareholders. Our capital allocation strategy is another lever that we utilize to provide a steady stream of capital to our shareholders through our quarterly dividend while maintaining our share repurchase program as we deploy our strong free cash flow. During the quarter, we accelerated our buyback activity having repurchased $172 million of stock as compared to $134 million in the first quarter. Year to date, we have repurchased $306 million of stock while returning $245 million through our quarterly dividend."
Summary Financial Results
Segment Financial Results
Title
This segment consists of the operations of the Company's title insurance underwriters and related businesses, which provide core title insurance and escrow and other title-related services including loan sub-servicing, valuations, default services, and home warranty products.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Mike Nolan, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our Title business produced a strong performance in the second quarter, despite the housing market experiencing headwinds from higher mortgage rates which has impacted residential refinance and purchase volumes. We are pleased with our adjusted pre-tax title earnings of $529 million and adjusted pre-tax title margin of 18.9% during the second quarter as we continue to benefit from strength in the commercial market combined with stability in the purchase market, both as compared to the first quarter of 2022, while our refinance volumes appear to be bottoming. Though the economic outlook and near-term market trends are uncertain, we will continue to manage the business the way we have through prior cycles, effectively managing margin by adjusting expenses to align with trends in opened and closed order volumes. We will also be opportunistic and use market dislocation to continue expanding our business through attractive acquisitions and recruiting of established and experienced producers."
- Total revenue of $2.6 billion, compared with $3.0 billion in total revenue in the second quarter of 2021
- Total revenue, excluding recognized gains and losses, of $2.8 billion, a 7% decrease compared with the second quarter of 2021
- Purchase orders opened decreased 12% on a daily basis and purchase orders closed decreased 11% on a daily basis from the second quarter of 2021
- Refinance orders opened decreased 67% on a daily basis and refinance orders closed decreased 68% on a daily basis from second quarter of 2021
- Commercial orders opened decreased 7% and commercial orders closed decreased 6% from second quarter of 2021
- Total fee per file of $3,557 for the second quarter, a 46% increase over second quarter of 2021
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Pre-tax title margin of 10.5% and industry leading adjusted pre-tax title margin of 18.9% for the second quarter of 2022, compared to 21.5% and 22.7%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2021
- Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations in Title for the second quarter of $267 million, compared with $644 million for the second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted pre-tax earnings in Title for the second quarter of $529 million compared with $688 million for the second quarter of 2021. The decrease from the prior year quarter was primarily a result of the considerable decline in refinance volume representing trough level activity versus the record levels set in the prior year period; partially offset by higher average fee per file and steady volume of commercial orders closed
F&G
This segment consists of operations of FNF's wholly-owned subsidiary F&G, a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and funding agreement and pension risk transfer institutional clients.
Second Quarter 2022
Chris Blunt, President and Chief Executive Officer of F&G, commented, "F&G had a terrific quarter, demonstrated by our top line and bottom line results. We generated total gross sales of $3.1 billion which, in turn, drove our assets under management to $40.3 billion. In the retail channels, we generated a record $2.2 billion of sales, up 34% from the prior year quarter. Our retail sales volumes reflect expanding relationships with new and existing distribution partners, traction from a comprehensive product portfolio that meets a broad range of consumer needs, and increased demand given higher interest rates. Momentum continues in our institutional channels as we issued nearly $0.9 billion in funding agreements, even amidst a challenging rate environment for that space. On the bottom line, we delivered adjusted net earnings of $128 million, including $36 million of favorable notable items, which comprised 24% of FNF's consolidated adjusted net earnings."
Regarding the recently announced transaction to distribute 15% ownership of F&G to FNF shareholders, Mr. Blunt said, "We are making progress toward a targeted closing early in the fourth quarter of 2022. Overall, we are well positioned for future growth opportunities and view the transition to being a publicly traded company as a vote of confidence for our business."
- Total gross sales of $3.1 billion for the second quarter, an increase of 15% over the second quarter 2021 and an increase of 19% over first quarter 2022; reflects successful execution of F&G's diversified growth strategy and a disciplined approach to pricing
- Record Retail sales of $2.2 billion for the second quarter, a 34% increase over second quarter of 2021 and 53% increase over first quarter 2022 as sales resumed our planned growth trajectory, following moderated volume in first quarter from an inflection point in pricing actions taken in response to the macro environment
- Institutional sales of approximately $0.9 billion funding agreement issuances, compared to $1.0 billion funding agreement issuances for the second quarter 2021
- Average assets under management (AAUM) of $39.3 billion for the second quarter, an increase of 29% from $30.4 billion in the second quarter 2021, driven by net new business asset flows. Ending assets under management were $40.3 billion as of June 30, 2022
- Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for F&G of $230 million for the second quarter, compared to $82 million for the second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted net earnings for F&G of $128 million for the second quarter, compared to $92 million for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net earnings excluding notable items were $92 million in the second quarter, an increase of $22 million or 31% compared to $70 million in the prior year quarter, primarily driven by growth in assets under management
Conference Call
We will host a call with investors and analysts to discuss FNF's second quarter 2022 results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Events and Multimedia page of the FNF Investor Relations website at fnf.com. The conference call replay will be available via webcast through the FNF Investor Relations website at fnf.com. The telephone replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2022, through August 10, 2022, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (USA) or 1-412-317-6671 (International). The access code will be 13730096. An expanded quarterly financial supplement providing F&G segment results is available on the FNF Investor Relations website.
About Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
About F&G
F&G is part of the FNF family of companies. F&G is committed to helping Americans turn their aspirations into reality. F&G is a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit fglife.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the term used to refer to the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting. GAAP includes the standards, conventions, and rules accountants follow in recording and summarizing transactions and in the preparation of financial statements. In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, this earnings release includes non-GAAP financial measures, which the Company believes are useful to help investors better understand its financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. These non-GAAP measures include adjusted net earnings per share, adjusted pre-tax title earnings, adjusted pre-tax title earnings as a percentage of adjusted title revenue (adjusted pre-tax title margin), adjusted net earnings attributable to common shareholders (adjusted net earnings), net investment spread, assets under management (AUM), average assets under management (AAUM) and sales.
Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Our non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other organizations because other organizations may not calculate such non-GAAP measures in the same manner as we do.
The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. By disclosing these non-GAAP financial measures, FNF believes it offers investors a greater understanding of, and an enhanced level of transparency into, the means by which the Company's management operates the Company.
Any non-GAAP measures should be considered in context with the GAAP financial presentation and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP net earnings, net earnings attributable to common shareholders, net earnings per share, or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance or liquidity. Further, FNF's non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently from similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided below.
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties which forward-looking statements are subject to include, but are not limited to: the potential impact of the consummation of the F&G transaction on relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business, political and COVID-19 conditions, including changes in the financial markets; weakness or adverse changes in the level of real estate activity, which may be caused by, among other things, high or increasing interest rates, a limited supply of mortgage funding or a weak U. S. economy; our potential inability to find suitable acquisition candidates; our dependence on distributions from our title insurance underwriters as a main source of cash flow; significant competition that F&G and our operating subsidiaries face; compliance with extensive government regulation of our operating subsidiaries; and other risks detailed in the "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information," "Risk Factors" and other sections of FNF's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
FNF-E
SOURCE: Fidelity National Financial, Inc.; FGL Holdings
Adjusted net earnings include $36 million and $20 million of net favorable items in the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and $22 million and $34 million of net favorable items in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
The table below provides summary financial highlights.
The table below provides a summary of sales highlights.
Footnotes:
- Non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Measures section below for additional information.
- Amounts are net of offsets related to value of business acquired (VOBA), deferred acquisition cost (DAC), deferred sale inducement (DSI) amortization, and unearned revenue (UREV) amortization, as applicable.
- Adjusted return on assets is calculated on a year to date ("YTD") basis.
- Institutional sales include funding agreements (FABN/FHLB) and pension risk transfer.
DEFINITIONS
The following represents the definitions of non-GAAP measures used by the Company.
Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Common Shareholders (Adjusted Net Earnings)
Adjusted net earnings is a non-GAAP economic measure we use to evaluate financial performance each period. Adjusted net earnings is calculated by adjusting net earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders to eliminate:
Adjustments to adjusted net earnings are net of the corresponding impact on amortization of intangibles, as appropriate. The income tax impact related to these adjustments is measured using an effective tax rate, as appropriate by tax jurisdiction. While these adjustments are an integral part of the overall performance of F&G, market conditions and/or the non-operating nature of these items can overshadow the underlying performance of the core business. Accordingly, management considers this to be a useful measure internally and to investors and analysts in analyzing the trends of our operations. Adjusted net earnings should not be used as a substitute for net earnings (loss). However, we believe the adjustments made to net earnings (loss) in order to derive adjusted net earnings provide an understanding of our overall results of operations.
Net Investment Spread
Net investment spread is the excess of net investment income, adjusted for market volatility on the alternative asset investment portfolio, earned over the sum of interest credited to policyholders and the cost of hedging our risk on indexed product policies. Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing the performance of the Company's invested assets against the level of investment return provided to policyholders, inclusive of hedging costs.
Assets Under Management (AUM)
AUM is calculated as the sum of:
Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing the rate of return on assets available for reinvestment.
Average Assets Under Management (AAUM)
AAUM is calculated as AUM at the beginning of the period and the end of each month in the period, divided by the total number of months in the period plus one.
Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing the rate of return on assets available for reinvestment.
Adjusted Return on Assets
Adjusted Return on Assets is calculated by dividing annualized adjusted net earnings by year-to-date AAUM. Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be useful internally and to investors and analysts when assessing financial performance and profitability earned on AAUM.
Sales
Annuity, IUL, funding agreement and non-life contingent PRT sales are not derived from any specific GAAP income statement accounts or line items and should not be viewed as a substitute for any financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Sales from these products are recorded as deposit liabilities (i.e. contractholder funds) within the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Life contingent PRT sales are recorded as premiums in revenues within the consolidated financial statements. Management believes that presentation of sales, as measured for management purposes, enhances the understanding of our business and helps depict longer term trends that may not be apparent in the results of operations due to the timing of sales and revenue recognition.
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Lawsuit claims Wells Fargo discriminated against Black mortgage applicants
ATLANTA (WSB) - A class-action lawsuit alleges that Wells Fargo discriminated against Black borrowers at all stages of the home loan process.
“I pay on time, and my credit is good,” said Henry Umeana, a Wells Fargo customer.
An IT professional with a sterling credit score and down payment money ready to go, Umeana said there was no explanation for why his home loan with Wells Fargo, where he’s banked for two decades, was never approved.
“I keep waiting, and I push the closing date from April to May and from May to June, and meanwhile, I was still renting, you know,” Umeana said.
Umeana finally went elsewhere for the loan.
He’s one of the named plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit, alleging Wells Fargo discriminates against Black borrowers.
Attorneys behind the lawsuit gathered with clients Monday at the Mount Zion Second Baptist Church in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward.
“They’re discriminating against Black people, and it’s systematic,” attorney Ben Crump said.
The lawsuit alleges Wells Fargo denies mortgages for Black borrowers more often, charges them higher interest rates, charges them higher costs and fees and offers them fewer re-financing options.
“I thought I was a shoe-in,” said Christopher Williams, an Atlanta resident and Wells Fargo customer.
Williams said he’s long worked in finance himself, and he said the real estate loan Wells Fargo offered him came with a much higher rate than it should have and that he found elsewhere.
“My credit score was just under 800 before I applied,” he said. “When they told me my credit score when I applied, they told me it was 100 points less.”
Wells Fargo characterizes the lawsuit as “unfounded attacks,” saying in a statement, “We are deeply disturbed by allegations of discrimination that we believe do not stand up to scrutiny. We are confident that we follow relevant government-sponsored enterprise guidelines in our decision making and that our underwriting practices are consistently applied regardless of a customers race or ethnicity.
“(It) seems like the only common denominator was the color of the applicant’s skin,” Crump said.
Attorneys said they have no way of knowing how many Black borrowers could be included in the class-action suit. They’re waiting to get discovery documents from Wells Fargo.
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WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Detroit Lions, naming them the Official Uniform Supplier of the Detroit Lions.
In addition to being the official uniform supplier for Lions gameday staff, UniFirst will be promoting its brand and business services through a variety of in-stadium signage, through the DetroitLions.com website and being featured in the Detroit Lions radio spots.
Throughout the Greater Detroit area, the company's redesigned and rebranded delivery trucks, a major aspect of the company's ongoing brand evolution initiative, will communicate the partnership with the Detroit Lions.
"UniFirst is honored to join forces with the Detroit Lions in a multi-year partnership," said Asit Goel, UniFirst Vice President of Marketing. "We are proud to be a part of the greater Detroit community and share in the excitement with home team fans."
UniFirst has evolved into a North American leader in providing managed uniforms, protective clothing, and custom corporate image apparel programs to businesses large and small. The company services over 5,000 customers throughout Detroit and outfits more than two million workers across the U.S. and Canada in high-quality, hygienically clean uniforms each workday. UniFirst also helps keeps businesses clean, safe, and healthy through an extensive line of facility service programs, first aid products and trainings.
For more information about UniFirst and how we always deliver for our customers, please visit UniFirst.com.
About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, as well as the delivery of facility service programs. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also provides first aid and safety products, and manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products; and with 260 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 14,000 employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers each business day. For more information, contact UniFirst at 800.455.7654 or visit UniFirst.com.
ABOUT THE DETROIT LIONS
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and is the National Football League's fifth oldest franchise. The Detroit Lions most recently made the NFL playoffs in 2016, when they finished with an 9-7 record. For more information, please visit www.detroitlions.com.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of CareDx, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CDNA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CDNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 22, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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Four months after EF-3 tornado ripped through this community, homeowners weary of impending severe weather
By Caroline Hecker
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Four months after a deadly storm tore through rural St. Charles County, homeowners still cleaning up are anxious about upcoming storms.
“It’s something you think about,” said David Schuessler, who lives near the corner of Highway F and Highway 94. “I try not to let it affect my sleep but as we get closer to tomorrow. If the weather gets really nasty, it’ll be a concern, really a concern.”
Schuessler and his wife were at a Christmas party on Dec. 10, when an EF-3 tornado touched down outside of Defiance, killing an elderly woman and tearing two homes off of their foundations.
“All of a sudden phones started going off,” he said. “We kind of dismissed it until they said a tornado had touched down near F and 94 and all of a sudden, we got really worried.”
The tornado’s path missed his home and horse stables, but left destruction in the form of fencing and debris scattered across his yard. Volunteer groups helped clean up much of the debris, but Schuessler said it’s an ongoing process.
“We’re still finding all kinds of debris,” he said. “You can see all the trees that have been snapped like twigs, it’s just amazing the power of the storm.”
About 10 miles down the road in New Melle, Fire Chief Dan Casey said the department learned a lot from the December storm.
“We really didn’t know the extent of the damage at that point in the night and we weren’t getting too many calls immediately after it passed through,” Casey said. “The real difficulty was the access to the area, lots of large trees in the roadway. There’s limited access to begin with and that made it extremely difficult, also the powerlines.”
Casey said calling on surrounding agencies was also difficult, as many were dealing with their own emergencies related to the storm.
“It was chaos for a few hours,” he said.
However, the department went through a debrief a few days later and with the help of St. Charles County and other surrounding districts, Casey said many of the challenges have been ironed out.
“I think we’ve taken all those things we had issues with and revamped those and made those things a little better for us and operate more efficiently if it were to happen again,” he said.
Meanwhile, as clean-up continues in Defiance, some homeowners fight with insurance companies and try to salvage what’s left of their possessions.
“I was in Kentucky when it happened, but when I got back, I started getting trees, tearing a shed down,” said Red Soest, who has lived in Defiance for decades. “Then John got a hold of me and I tore this house down, then I went down and was helping a guy named Steve and his neighbor clean up all the stuff out of the field.”
The state of Missouri estimates December’s storm damage in St. Charles County cost more than $3 million. Now, locals are hopeful Wednesday’s severe weather can spare the small town.
“You get anxious about it,” Schuessler said. “It’s hard not to.”
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ATLANTA, July 29, 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 announces the payment of the following dividends:
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 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.
The following tables set forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the sources indicated. You should not draw any conclusions about the Funds' investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Plans. All amounts are expressed per common share. Each Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution is estimated to be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in a Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Funds' investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income." The amounts and sources of distributions reported in the 19(a) Notice 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 on each Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its 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.
The monthly distributions are based on estimates and terms of each Fund's Plan. Monthly distribution amounts may vary from these estimates based on a multitude of factors. Changes in portfolio and market conditions may cause deviations from estimates. These estimates should not be taken as indication of a Fund's earnings and performance. The actual amounts and its sources may be subject to additional adjustments and will be reported after year end.
Each Fund's Performance and Distribution Rate Information disclosed in the table below is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Fiscal Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate and the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate. Each Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. NAV performance may be indicative of a Fund's investment performance. The value of a shareholder's investment in each Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Funds' Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund will provide its shareholders of record on the record date with a 19(a) Notice disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income.
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 each Fund 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 Funds.
For additional information, shareholders of the closed end fund may call Invesco at 800-983-0903.
About Invesco Ltd.
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Saturday: Cool down and rain are here
Rain showers and isolated t-storms through the day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fall is here... or is it? Plan for the rain today with showers and embedded thunderstorms making there way from west to east across the area. Bets rain chances are along and north of I-70 while folks farther south will not see as much unfortunately. Temperatures will be cooler in the upper 60s to mid 70s to near 80 in the south and east. North winds may be a tad breezy today. WE cool down for tonight and stay steady Sunday and then warm up again each day beginning Monday.
Taking Action:
- Plan for the rain today with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms moving west to east through the day into this evening. Have plans? Bring a rain jacket.
- Cooler air is in place for the weekend through Monday before the heat returns middle of next week.
Today: Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs ranging from the upper 60s north to near 80º in the south. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Rain ending. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Warmer and sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Winds WNW around 5 to 10 mph.
Temperatures Sunday slide into the 70s for highs areawide with clouds decreasing through the day with light north winds. Should be an excellent reminder that fall is near, although not here yet. Overnight lows this weekend into Monday night will be cool in the 50s. Monday stays nice before we quickly begin warming again.
Our dry and warm weather pattern quickly returns. Temperatures Tuesday will be in the upper 80s already and we’ll be back in the 90s by Wednesday. Humidity will be lower so the mornings and evenings will be nice in the low 60s for overnight lows, however the daytime will be hot in the low 90s through Friday. There is a low chance for a cool down and another rain chance by next weekend to keep an eye on. Take advantage of the cooler weekend and enjoy what rain you see today because after this weekend not much will change from before.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that partner Jamie Dycus has joined the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice group in the New York office. Dycus represents financial institutions and other commercial clients in a variety of complex litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters.
"Jamie is a smart, thoughtful lawyer and strategic thinker whose extensive experience in the financial services industry aligns perfectly with our clients' needs and our strategy to build a top-tier financial services litigation practice in New York," said Andy Bayman, head of King & Spalding's Trial and Global Disputes practice group. "He adds significant depth to our bench of lawyers serving financial institutions and also expands our capabilities in CFPB and other consumer-oriented financial services litigation and regulatory work."
Dycus has handled numerous large class actions and other disputes for banks, broker-dealers, trading firms and other clients subject to claims under banking, antitrust, securities, and consumer protection laws. In his regulatory practice, he represents financial institutions facing supervisory, investigative, and enforcement action by the CFPB and other federal regulators.
Dycus earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his J.D. from Yale Law School. He also holds master's degrees from University of Mississippi in secondary education and University of Iowa in creative writing. After law school, he clerked for The Honorable Raymond J. Dearie of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and The Honorable Reena Raggi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Dycus joins King & Spalding from WilmerHale. He is the latest in a line of financial services-focused litigation partners to join King & Spalding's New York office, including Matt Biben earlier this month, David Lesser in 2021, and Damien Marshall, Leigh Nathanson and Laura Harris in 2020.
"King & Spalding offers me an amazing opportunity to grow my practice while collaborating with some of the most talented financial services litigators and regulatory lawyers in the business," said Dycus. "The firm has a strong vision and is well on its way to becoming a premier practice in this area. I am excited to contribute to that growth."
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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Legacy skincare brand introduces new facial cleansers for the first time in 130-year history
with launch of three new hydration-packed products and empowering brand platform
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albolene, the legacy skincare brand and consumer staple across generations, today announced the launch of its new line of hydration-packed facial cleansers. Designed to leave skin soft and nourished, without irritation or dryness, the new products include: a Hydrating Cleansing Balm, a Hydrating Daily Cleanser and a Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser.
For over a century, Albolene has delivered proven effectiveness in gently cleansing and moisturizing skin, serving as a skincare staple from bathroom medicine cabinets to professional stage makeup kits. Fans spanning generations, gender, makeup use, skin types and lifestyles have turned to Albolene as the go-to in their skincare routine, a trusted sidekick no matter how they use their skin as a canvas for self-expression. Now the brand continues building on its legacy through a new line of cleansers developed with simple, clean formulas, and empowers new generations of skincare enthusiasts with the perfect foundation to showcase their boldness everyday.
With formulas to cleanse the skin at every level, Albolene's hydrating cleansing line includes:
- Hydrating Cleansing Balm: A makeup remover that offers the same efficacy found in Albolene's original Moisturizing Cleanser in a solid balm texture that gently dissolves all traces of makeup. With a formula enhanced with shea butter and jojoba oil to improve softness and glow, the Hydrating Cleansing Balm is able to melt away makeup without the need for harsh scrubbing. Size: 6 oz.; MSRP: $14.99
- Hydrating Daily Cleanser: With a moisture-rich and gentle cleansing formula, the Hydrating Daily Cleanser delivers superior cleansing and maximum hydration even for sensitive skin. It blends five unique moisturizers including hyaluronic acid to maximize hydration and softness, while locking in moisture even as makeup is removed. Size: 10 oz.; MSRP: $14.99
- Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser: The Micellar Cleansing Milk utilizes micelle technology to effortlessly capture and lift away dirt, oil and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Featuring a moisture-rich formula with soothing aloe combined with high levels of Vitamin C found in coconut milk, the Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser helps maintain skin elasticity and flexibility, and prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Size: 10 oz.; MSRP: $14.99
Developed with dermatologists, all three products are 100% paraben, fragrance and soap-free, and are non-comedogenic, non-drying and gentle on sensitive skin.
"While the skincare category has made significant strides to transform how our culture defines what's beautiful, there remains opportunity to push for more inclusive and holistic definitions," said Tyler Smith, Albolene Marketing Lead for Bridges Consumer Healthcare. "Albolene continues to champion all forms of self-expression. No matter if you feel that your most beautiful self is bare-faced fresh out of a shower or in a full face of makeup ready for a night out, we want to empower our consumers to live confidently in their skin and use our cleansers as a nourishing foundation to show off their authentic selves."
A recent clinical study comparing the Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser to top makeup removal competitors demonstrated that Albolene's new formula ranked #1 in overall makeup removal, was up to 3x more effective at removing waterproof makeup and offered over 4x better moisturization. A UV makeup and advanced facial imaging technology evaluation also showed that Albolene's Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser delivered superior makeup removing capabilities compared to the #1 micellar makeup remover brand. A series of blind consumer home tests revealed that nine out of ten consumers preferred the Albolene Micellar Milk Cleanser over their current makeup removal product, with nine out of ten consumers also stating it's perfect for even sensitive skin1.
Joining Albolene's 'OG' Moisturizing Cleanser — which is also undergoing a packaging rebrand next year — the new line of hydrating cleansers is now available for purchase on Amazon and will be in select retailers later this fall.
For more information and to find where to buy Albolene products, please visit www.albolene.com and share how you use Albolene to create your #FoundationForBoldness by tagging @albolenebeauty.
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About Albolene
Founded in 1885, Albolene is a classic skincare brand and favorite across generations. Leveraging over 130 years of skincare expertise, Albolene lives its commitment to being Always for Everyone by prioritizing simple, effective ingredients that support holistic skin health for all textures of skin, ages, types of makeup use and lifestyles.
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Heritage-inspired Willys 4xe blends more than 80 years of Jeep 4x4 leadership and electric vehicle technology to deliver legendary capability and a nearly silent off-road experience
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe, delivering 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range, combines authentic retro cues with the technologically advanced 375-horsepower, 470-lb.-ft. Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid propulsion system
- Wrangler Willys 4xe features Jeep brand go-anywhere capability with a 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system, 30 inches of water fording, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and LT255/75R17C mud-terrain tires
- Willys 4xe factory suspension lift provides 10.1 inches of ground clearance
- The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features standard LED headlamps and fog lamps, Alpine 9-speaker premium audio, all-weather floor mats, rear limited-slip differential, rock rails, black grille and 17-inch black-painted alloy wheels
- A special 'Willys' decal on the hood, trimmed in the 4xe's signature Electric Blue, and an 'Electric 4-Wheel Drive' decal on the swing gate signify that this Willys is a 4xe plug-in hybrid
- An available Sun and Screen Package, featuring the class-exclusive Sky One-Touch Power-Top and the Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch touchscreen, is optional on the Willys 4xe
- Willys 4xe brings a new entry price point to the Wrangler 4xe, with a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $53,995 (excluding $7,500 tax credit and $1,595 destination)
- Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available starting today with deliveries scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022
- The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe got a boost to its electrified lineup today at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show with the debut of the new heritage-inspired 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe.
"Jeep Wrangler 4xe customers looking for the ultimate combination of capability and electrification, with a vintage twist, can now have it in the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "The debut of the new heritage-inspired 2023 Wrangler Willys 4xe pairs 49 MPGe, 470 lb.-ft. of torque with unmatched Jeep capability, a 2.72:1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America."
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe boasts the performance and efficiency of 375 horsepower, 470 lb.-ft. of torque, a 17 kWh battery that readily handles most daily commutes, including 21 miles of all-electric range, as well as hours on the trail with electric-only power. and it all off with the go-anywhere capability of a 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system, 30 inches of water fording, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and mud-terrain tires. Willys 4xe factory suspension lift delivers 10.1 inches of ground clearance.
With a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $53,995 (excluding $7,500 tax credit and $1,595 destination), the heritage-inspired Willys 4xe brings a new entry price point to the Wrangler 4xe lineup, joining Rubicon 4xe, High Altitude 4xe, and Sahara 4xe. Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available starting today with deliveries scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Unique Willys 4xe Treatment
The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features standard LED headlamps and fog lamps, Alpine 9-speaker premium audio, all-weather floor mats, rear limited-slip differential, rock rails, black grille, and 17-inch black-painted alloy wheels wearing LT255/75R17C mud-terrain tires. A special 'Willys' decal on the hood, trimmed in the 4xe's signature Electric Blue, and an 'Electric 4-Wheel Drive' decal on the swing gate signify that this Willys is a 4xe plug-in hybrid. Electric Blue is also used to accent the front and rear Willys tow hooks, the Jeep badge and the Trail Rated badge. An available Sun and Screen Package, featuring the class-exclusive Sky One-Touch Power-Top and the Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch touchscreen, is optional on the Willys 4xe.
Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is assembled at Stellantis' Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, Ohio. Vehicles are scheduled to start arriving at dealers in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Wrangler Willys 4xe Advanced Powertrain
The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe provides a unique on- and off-road experience. The most advanced powertrain ever developed for a Jeep Wrangler maximizes efficiency with 49 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) while eliminating range anxiety, delivering pure-electric operation for most daily commutes and hours on the trail.
Torque from the electric motors in the Wrangler Willys 4xe's hybrid powertrain arrives instantly on demand from the driver. The powertrain also delivers fuel-saving, seamless start-stop operation of the engine.
The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. This configuration maximizes the efficiency of the hybrid propulsion components and mates them with the Wrangler's world-renowned and proven driveline.
Key output of the Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain includes 375 horsepower (280 kW), 470 lb.-ft. (637 Nm) of torque and 49 MPGe from the following components:
- 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4
- Engine-mounted motor generator unit
- Transmission-mounted motor generator unit integrated into eight-speed automatic transmission
- 400-volt, 17-kWh, 96-cell lithium-ion, nickel manganese cobalt battery pack
The 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 is a high-tech, direct-injection engine that uses a twin-scroll, low-inertia turbocharger for exceptional responsiveness, performance and fuel efficiency.
The high-voltage, liquid-cooled eTorque motor generator unit mounts at the front of the engine, replacing the conventional alternator. The motor generator spins the engine for nearly seamless, fuel-saving, start-stop operation and generates electricity for the battery pack. The second high-voltage motor generator is much more powerful. Mounted at the front of the transmission case, this large e-motor is key for pure electric operation of the Wrangler Willys 4xe.
The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe's 400-volt, 17-kWh, 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack uses nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) graphite chemistry. The pack and controls mount underneath the second-row seat, where it is protected from outside elements.
Wrangler Willys 4xe E Selec Modes
The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe driver can tailor the hybrid powertrain to best suit each trip, whether it is filling the needs of most daily commutes in pure-electric operation, a night on the town or quietly exploring nature off-road.
- Hybrid: The default mode blends torque from the 2.0-liter engine and electric motor. In this mode the powertrain will use battery power first, then add in propulsion from the 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 when the battery reaches minimum state of charge
- Electric: The powertrain operates on zero-emission electric power only until the battery reaches the minimum charge or the driver requests more torque (such as wide-open throttle), which engages the 2.0-liter engine
- eSave: Prioritizes propulsion from the 2.0-liter engine, saving the battery charge for later use such as EV off-roading or urban areas where internal combustion propulsion is restricted. The driver can also choose between Battery Save and Battery Charge during eSave via the Hybrid Electric Pages in the Uconnect monitor
Off-road Legend
Jeep Wrangler's heritage is defined by its legendary off-road capability. All of the Wrangler Willys 4xe power modes are available when the drivetrain is shifted to 4Lo. The seamless integration of electric power into the 4x4 drivetrain elevates the Wrangler Willys 4xe to new levels of off-road performance. Enthusiasts will find that the instant availability of torque from the Wrangler Willys 4xe's electric motor delivers a more precise and controlled driving experience for climbing and crawling – there's no need to build up engine rpm to get the tires to move, minimizing driveline shock loading and maximizing control and speed.
In EV mode, the Wrangler Willys 4xe treads lightly and silently, conserving fuel, allowing occupants to focus solely on the sights and full sounds of nature. The new Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is equipped with a full-time 4WD system, front and rear heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a Selec-Trac two-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. The intuitive system allows the driver to set it and forget it in any environment. A standard Trac-Lok rear limited-slip rear differential provides extra grip and capability in low-traction situations, such as driving over sand, gravel, snow or ice.
The Wrangler Willys 4xe includes Selec-Speed Control with Hill-ascent and Hill-descent Control. This allows the driver to control vehicle speed up and down steep, rugged grades with the transmission shift lever. Like every Jeep Wrangler, the Wrangler Willys 4xe wears a Trail Rated badge that signifies legendary 4x4 capability with equipment that includes:
- Skid plates and front and rear blue tow hooks
- Aggressive 17-inch off-road black-painted wheels and LT255/75R17C mud-terrain tires
- Up to 30 inches (76 cm) of water fording
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe maintains Wrangler's renowned ease of customization with a host of Jeep Performance Parts from Mopar available when the vehicle arrives in showrooms.
Jeep Brand
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand vehicles will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
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Vice President Harris said during an interview broadcast on Sunday that she believes that the threat within the U.S. makes the nation “weaker.”
“I think that it is a threat. I think it is very dangerous. I think it is very harmful and it makes us weaker,” Harris told host Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet the Press” during a discussion on domestic threats.
The vice president noted that the U.S. historically has had the “honor and privilege” of exemplifying a “great democracy,” which has given the country the grounding to champion democratic principles throughout the world and act as a “role model” for democracy.
However, Harris warned that recent events, such as some elected officials denying the results of the 2020 presidential election and other refusing to condemn the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, cause countries around the world to question the United States’ “commitment” toward democracy, and said that she is “very concerned.”
Todd, noting the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Sunday, asked if domestic threats are “equal of greater than what we faced after 9/11.”
Harris replied that she has taken many oaths of office, vowing to defend and uphold the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, adding that “we don’t compare the two in the oath, but we know they both can exist and we must defend against it.”
“The fact is having served under the Senate Intelligence Committee and now as vice president, I can tell you the nature of domestic threat versus a foreign threat— they’re very different,” Harris said. “Note, both are harmful and extremely dangerous, but they’re very different.”
“When I think about what we have been seeing from the attacks from within, I wish that we would approach it the same way as Americans instead of through some partisan lens,” she added. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/kamala-harris-says-threat-from-within-us-makes-us-weaker/ | 2022-09-12T23:49:36Z |
Renowned Chefs, Scholars to Headline November Food Industry Leadership Conference and Festival in Napa
NAPA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the best place to learn from some of the brightest, most respected minds and voices in food is the 24th annual Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival, at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia, November 2-4. This year the conference will explore the foods, culinary techniques, and diverse cultures of the African Atlantic and their impact on the global foodways.
Developed in collaboration with leading authorities on the food of the African diaspora —committee chair Thérèse Nelson; Drs. Scott Alves Barton, Jessica B. Harris, and Maricel Presilla; chefs Michael Elègbédé, JJ Johnson, Kwame Onwuachi, Matthew Raiford, and Pierre Thiam; and journalist, Jamila Robinson—the conference is designed to help chefs and foodservice operators infuse their menus with the flavors and cultures of the African Atlantic in ways that meet the changing tastes and interest of their guests while respecting and centering the cultural stakeholders defining it's modern evolution.
Registration for the conference, which is being planned in conjunction with the CIA's African Cuisines bachelor's degree program concentration, is now open.
"We've planned a deeply rooted program packed with the most dynamic Black chefs and scholars from around the world. The space we've curated offers the audience of professional chefs and hospitality leaders a place to connect, learn, taste, and discover the food of the African Atlantic for three days in the beautiful Napa Valley," said program committee chair Thérèse Nelson, noted chef, writer, and founder of BlackCulinaryHistory.com. "The conference presenters are world-class, and I'm thrilled to be working with the CIA to bring them all together under one roof at such a kinetic time in our culinary history."
- Nearly 40 chefs and experts from around the globe will guide this journey, including: Eric Adjepong, Mashama Bailey, BJ Dennis, Simeon Hall, Jr., Diana Tandia, and Paola Velez.
- Day 1 will help ground guests in the history, geography, and culture of Africa and its diaspora.
- Day 2 is an immersive, culinary feast for the senses—featuring demos, tastings, and tons of menu inspiration.
- Day 3 offers a glimpse at the future and practical tools and strategies to help guests implement their learnings within their operations. View the conference program.
"With the dining landscape evolving quicker than ever before, it's critical not only to taste the recipes and ingredients of various world cuisines, but also to understand the history and culture of different regions and how to bring them into restaurant menus," said Rupa Bhattacharya, the CIA's executive director for strategic initiatives. "For nearly 25 years, Worlds of Flavor has been the industry's leading resource on dining trends—both what's current and what's to come—and this year's program will continue that legacy and help position businesses for success."
Worlds of Flavor is open to all foodservice professionals from independent & chain restaurants; colleges/universities and K-12 schools; contract foodservice companies; hotels/resorts; and more. For more information, visit www.worldsofflavor.com. Register before August 31 for early-bird savings.
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world's premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality, the private, not-for-profit college offers bachelor's, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The CIA's School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers master's degrees in sustainable food systems, food business, and wine and beverage management, as well as executive education and certificate programs. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry, and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ciachef.edu.
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Passport Canada offers an easy, digital option for parking payments
GODERICH, ON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Goderich, Ontario is now offering the Passport Canada parking application for its waterfront parking. The app is powered by Passport, a leading mobility software and payments company that manages cities' parking and mobility infrastructures through its platform.
With Passport Canada, paying to park is convenient and simple. After downloading the free Passport Canada parking app (available for Android or iOS), users create an account and then enter the zone number marked on nearby signage along with their license plate number. Once users enter the duration of their stay, they can manage their sessions remotely as well as view parking history and receipts.
Passport's platform helps cities manage mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital permitting, payment services and more. The company has helped more than 800 municipalities, universities and private operators streamline processes and use mobility data to increase revenue, decrease costs, easily integrate with other technologies and provide better user experiences.
"We are excited for this partnership with the Town of Goderich," said Corey Norrell, Passport account executive. "By offering the Passport Canada app, Jamestown can increase revenues by making it easier to pay, reduce overall operational costs and improve their customers' experiences so they can enjoy what this beautiful coastal town has to offer."
The Passport Canada app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportca.com/park/.
About Passport
Passport is a mobility software and payments company that builds technology to centrally manage the complexities at the curb. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's digital platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.
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- Pickleball World Champions Ben Johns and Jessie Irvine join TopCourt as pickleball coaches
- Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in North America with a two-year participation growth rate of 40%
- Currently TopCourt's tennis coaching team features Venus Williams, Simona Halep, Alexander Zverev, Chris Evert, Iga Swiatek, and Nick Kyrgios
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today TopCourt took the next step in the company's growth by adding pickleball to its portfolio. Pickleball has more than 5 million active players in the United States, has enjoyed a 40% growth since 2020, boasts a celebrity following, and has been called by the Economist as "the fastest growing sport in America".
Launched in 2020, TopCourt has become the go-to destination for professional tennis instruction, with a coaching team featuring the world's best tennis players of the present, past and future, as well as the sport's most legendary coaches.
Adding pickleball instructional platform to TopCourt enhances the consumer experience and expands its demographic reach. Pickleball is enjoying a youth movement in the United States as more and more schools add the sport to its physical education curriculum. Pickleball's popularity has landed the sport TV deals with ESPN, CBS, and Tennis Channel.
As part of the new platform, TopCourt will partner with Professional Pickleball Association and its athletes, such as Ben Johns and Jessie Irvine, the sport's World No.1 players in both singles and doubles. Irvine's instructional videos will be unveiled this week and feature pickleball and fitness lessons from beginner to professional level of play; and Johns' lessons will follow shortly. Johns is considered the greatest pickleball player of all time.
"Pickleball has changed my life and I am excited to have a platform such as TopCourt to become one of its official coaches. It's been exciting to see pickleball grow exponentially over the last few years and I look forward to helping make pickleball the most popular recreational sport around the world," said Ben Johns.
In addition to record growth in the US, Montreal Gazette has called pickleball the fastest growing sport in Canada. The International Federation of Pickleball currently boasts 70 member countries, and a swelling global presence has inspired enthusiasts to lobby the International Olympic Committee for inclusion, perhaps in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. To mount a successful Olympic bid, pickleball needs competitive players in at least 75 countries.
Over the last few years, numerous professional sports have added e-learning capabilities to their fan experience. TopCourt became the official e-learning platform of the ATP and WTA in 2021, bridging professional tennis and its star players and coaches with the everyday tennis fan. Numerous studies on the e-learning market project it to be worth $325B by 2025, with a survey of 2,500 organizations finding that those with comprehensive e-learning programs have 218% higher revenue per team member and 24% higher profit margins*.
*Source: KPMG
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DALLAS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NiTEO Products, a leading formulator, packager and marketer of automotive appearance, air care and performance / maintenance chemical brands, today announced the sale of Hi-Tech Industries ("Hi-Tech") to MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"). Hi-Tech, based in Farmington, Michigan, is a leading provider of a full line of branded professional car care product accessories and specialty aerosols to the automotive appearance industry.
The transaction supports NiTEO's strategic objective of focusing on the growth of its car wash, air care and performance/maintenance chemical brands that are predominantly manufactured and distributed out of its Hernando, Mississippi facility, and to further concentrate on expanding in its core markets and customer base in the US and Internationally.
Hi-Tech will continue to operate autonomously and all operations will remain unchanged and continue to be conducted from the Company's two facilities in Farmington, Michigan and Southfield, Michigan, where all manufacturing and distribution take place. Given the standalone nature of Hi-Tech's brands and operations, NiTEO will ensure a timely transition without any disruption of service to shared customers. The business will continue to be led by Hi-Tech's current President, Nathan Iverson.
Mr. Iverson commented, "I am excited to partner with MPE Partners to accelerate our success as a leader in the professional automotive appearance industry with a focus on growing our business both organically and via M&A. We are very appreciative of the support that Highlander and NiTEO provided during our tenure and are excited to continue our growth with MPE Partners."
Jeff L. Hull, Highlander President and CEO and Chairman of NiTEO Products, said, "Highlander is very happy with the performance of Hi-Tech over the past five years, and I look forward to watching Nathan and his team achieve new levels of success in their next phase of growth."
Hennepin Partners served as financial advisor to Highlander Partners, L.P. for the sale of Hi-Tech.
About NiTEO Products
NiTEO is a premier formulator, packager and marketer of highly-regarded automotive appearance, air care and performance / maintenance chemical brands; including AP Formulators and Trans-Mate in the car wash chemical category; CarBrite and Trans-Mate in the detail, dealership and auto auction appearance category; and the Pyroil, Motor Medic and Cyclo brands, along with a license for the Valvoline & MaxLife brands, in the automotive maintenance and performance chemical category, and OZIUM and Scents brands, along with a license for the Glade brand, in the automotive aircare category. Niteo offers a comprehensive line of air care, waxes, polishes, compounds, dressings, soaps, cleaners, solvents, paints and dyes, as well as fuel additives, parts cleaners, starting fluids, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and other functional fluids. For more information, visit www.niteoproducts.com.
About Highlander Partners
Highlander Partners, L.P. is a Dallas-based private investment firm with over $2 billion of assets under management. The firm focuses on making investments in businesses in targeted industries in which the principals of the firm have significant operating and investing experience. Highlander Partners employs a buy and build investment approach, creating value by helping companies grow both organically and through acquisitions. For more information, visit www.highlander-partners.com.
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Kansas teenager killed in Scott County crash
Published: Aug. 21, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago
SCOTT CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas teenager was killed after his vehicle rolled over into a ditch in Scott County on Saturday morning.
Officials say just before 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Issac Jeremiah Redburn, 18, of Haviland was driving southbound on Venison Road, just north of Kansas 96, in a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. The vehicle entered the west ditch, the driver then overcorrected, causing him to go into the east ditch and overturn several times. The vehicle finally came to rest upside down after striking a irrigation motor.
Redburn was pronounced dead at the scene and KHP reported he was not wearing seatbelt.
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