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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Texas Lottery was racing hard with its scratch ticket game 50X Speedway Riches as three of the four top prizes have been claimed.
The lottery says three $50,000 winning scratch tickets were sold across Central and East Texas (as of May 22). The first winning ticket was sold in Overton at a Quick Track on Commerce Street.
The other two tickets were sold across Central Texas: the first was sold in Austin at a Fuel Wise on Rancho Alto Road and the other was sold in McGregor at a Cefco Food Store on West McGregor Drive.
This list reflects the prizes that have been fully processed by the Texas Lottery Claim Center.
Texas Lottery says, “Game closing procedures may be initiated for documented business reasons. These games may have prizes unclaimed, including top prizes. In addition, game closing procedures will be initiated when all top prizes have been claimed. During closing, games may be sold even after all top prizes have been claimed. For more current information about scratch tickets, call 1-800-375-6886.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/3-50000-winning-texas-lottery-scratch-tickets-sold-across-central-east-texas/ | 2022-05-23T19:23:11Z |
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Properties, Inc. (OTCQX: CPTP) announced that, at its regular quarterly meeting held on July 27, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 (seven cents) per share on the Company's outstanding Class A Common Shares (6,599,912) payable on August 26, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022.
About Capital Properties, Inc.
Capital Properties, Inc. and its subsidiary's principal business consist of the long-term leasing of certain of its real estate interests in downtown Providence, Rhode Island for commercial development and the leasing of locations along interstate and primary highways in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for outdoor advertising purposes.
CONTACT:
Susan R. Johnson, Treasurer
401-435-7171
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One of the insurance industry's most comprehensive resources, the AgentSync Compliance Library is an open-source destination for news, information, and real-time updates.
DENVER, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AgentSync, the technology company powering growth and innovation across the insurance industry, today unveiled the Compliance Library, a free resource of over 8,000 compliance data points across all 53 U.S. insurance jurisdictions, available for the first time in one place. From regulatory and compliance basics to state-by-state FAQs and news, the Compliance Library was built by and for insurance industry experts to help in their efforts to stay current and continue to learn.
Laws vary across the United States and across lines of authority, and regulations change or update every day. Keeping up with tedious manual processes and incomplete and disconnected information sources is overwhelming and creates significant risk for producers and the businesses they represent. Because of this, AgentSync has built a first-of-its-kind, open-source library to enable producer compliance. This resource is intended to provide insurance and compliance professionals easy access to a database of jurisdiction-level information and regulatory updates from across the U.S. insurance industry.
The AgentSync Compliance Library is intended to be a resource to help in verifying:
- State insurance department contact information: address, phone, email, website, commissioner name
- Appointments and terminations information: deadlines, fees, renewals, and more.
- Agency information: licensing requirements by jurisdiction, affiliations, and more.
- Producer information: licensing requirements by jurisdiction, renewal deadlines, fees, address requirements, and more.
- Adjuster information: deadlines, fees, renewals, and more.
- Continuing education: renewal dates, requirements, rollover credits, and more.
AgentSync was built by industry experts who understand regulatory nuances and have an unmatched passion for helping our customers' efforts to reach and maintain compliance. With AgentSync's expertise, products, and the new Compliance Library, everyone in the industry can continue to learn and grow with confidence.
Access the AgentSync Compliance Library at: https://library.agentsync.io/
AgentSync powers rapid growth for insurance carriers, agencies, and MGAs by offering modern tools for producer management. With its customer-centric design, seamless APIs, and automation, AgentSync's products reduce friction, increase efficiency, and maintain compliance, ultimately helping to improve the broker onboarding, contracting, licensing, and compliance processes. Founded in 2018 by Niranjan "Niji" Sabharwal and Jenn Knight, and headquartered in Denver, CO, AgentSync has been recognized as one of Denver's Best Places to Work, as a Forbes Magazine Cloud 100 Rising Star, an Insurtech Insights Future 50 winner, and is ranked 88 in Forbes' list of America's 500 Best Startup Employers in 2022.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unilever PLC ("Unilever") (NYSE: UL) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unilever, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unilever includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022
Aggrieved Unilever investors only have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medivir AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MVIR), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer in areas of high unmet medical need, today announces that an abstract about its lead program fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox) and the potential efficacy in primary liver cancer has been accepted for presentation at the SITC 37th Annual Meeting, held November 10-12, 2022, in Boston, USA.
The abstract, titled "Fostrox (MIV-818) in combination with anti-PD-1 shows increased efficacy in nonclinical tumour models in vivo" will be presented at the conference by Fredrik Öberg, CSO at Medivir. The presentation includes study results outlining the potential for enhanced anti-tumour effects when an anti-PD1 antibody is combined with fostrox.
- "Fostrox induces DNA damage and tumour cell death, potentially leading to increased tumour antigen presentation and an increased immune response, generating potential for combining with a checkpoint inhibitor like anti-PD-1. Our results confirm that fostrox has the potential to be combined with anti-PD-1 antibodies for improved efficacy in patients with primary liver cancer," says Fredrik Öberg.
- "Primary liver cancer is a disease with significant unmet need and combining treatments with different and additive mechanisms of action will be critical to improve outcomes for patients. Fostrox has a unique, liver targeted approach and these results further support our belief that it has a strong potential for attractive combinations", says Jens Lindberg, CEO at Medivir AB.
The abstract and the poster will be available on Medivir's website after the presentation.
For additional information, please contact
Magnus Christensen, CFO
Telephone: +46 8 5468 3100
E-mail: magnus.christensen@medivir.com
About fostrox
Fostroxis a pro-drug designed to selectively treat liver cancers and to minimize side effects. It has the potential to become the first liver-targeted and orally administered drug for patients with HCC and other forms of liver cancer. Fostrox has completed a phase 1b monotherapy study, and a combination study in HCC currently ongoing.
About primary liver cancer
Primary liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common cancer that arises in the liver. Although existing therapies for advanced HCC can extend the lives of patients, treatment benefits are insufficient and death rates remain high. There are 42,000 patients diagnosed with primary liver cancer per year in the US and current five-year survival is 11 percent. HCC is a heterogeneous disease with diverse etiologies, and lacks defining mutations observed in many other cancers. This has contributed to the lack of success of molecularly targeted agents in HCC. The limited overall benefit, taken together with the poor overall prognosis for patients with intermediate and advanced HCC, results in a large unmet medical need.
About Medivir
Medivir develops innovative drugs with a focus on cancer where the unmet medical needs are high. The drug candidates are directed toward indication areas where available therapies are limited or missing and there are great opportunities to offer significant improvements to patients. Medivir is focusing on the development of fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox), a pro-drug designed to selectively treat liver cancer cells and to minimize side effects. Collaborations and partnerships are important parts of Medivir's business model, and the drug development is conducted either by Medivir or in partnership. Birinapant, a SMAC mimetic, is exclusively outlicensed to IGM Biosciences (Nasdaq: IGMS) to be developed in combination with IGM-antibodies for the treatment of solid tumors. Medivir's share (ticker: MVIR) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's Small Cap list. www.medivir.com.
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LAVAL, QC, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health") and its gastroenterology business, Salix Pharmaceuticals, ("Salix"), one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases and disorders, today announced its presence at the European Association for the Study of the Liver's (EASL) International Liver Congress™ (ILC) 2022 through the presentation of new XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) data that was selected for inclusion in the program. ILC 2022 is being held virtually and in-person in London, United Kingdom, from June 22-26, 2022. The data will be presented in the Cirrhosis and its complications session on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
"As a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in hepatology, Salix continues to invest in research and development to address the scientific and clinical unmet needs in liver disease. We continue our close collaboration with the medical community to advance treatment of life-threatening conditions such as overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE), improve standard of care and quality of life of liver patients. To this end, the work to be presented at EASL highlights the fact that early identification and management of OHE precipitating factors is an important component of an overall disease management strategy to reduce the risk of OHE recurrence and HE-related hospitalizations," said Tage Ramakrishna, M.D., chief medical officer and president of Research & Development, Bausch Health.
The research to be featured at ILC 2022 and available via the meeting's online platform is as follows:
XIFAXAN
- Bajaj, Jasmohan S. et al. "Identification of overt hepatic encephalopathy precipitating factors: a pooled analysis of 3 clinical trials of rifaximin plus lactulose" Poster #SAT517
About XIFAXAN
XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- XIFAXAN is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to rifaximin, rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in XIFAXAN. Hypersensitivity reactions have included exfoliative dermatitis, angioneurotic edema, and anaphylaxis.
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including XIFAXAN, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibiotic use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued.
- There is an increased systemic exposure in patients with severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment. Caution should be exercised when administering XIFAXAN to these patients.
- Caution should be exercised when concomitant use of XIFAXAN and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and/or OATPs inhibitors is needed. Concomitant administration of cyclosporine, an inhibitor of P-gp and OATPs, significantly increased the systemic exposure of rifaximin. In patients with hepatic impairment, a potential additive effect of reduced metabolism and concomitant P-gp inhibitors may further increase the systemic exposure to rifaximin.
- In clinical studies, the most common adverse reactions for XIFAXAN were:
- INR changes have been reported in patients receiving rifaximin and warfarin concomitantly. Monitor INR and prothrombin time. Dose adjustment of warfarin may be required.
- XIFAXAN may cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Salix Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information.
About Salix
Salix Pharmaceuticals is one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. For more than 30 years, Salix has licensed, developed and marketed innovative products to improve patients' lives and arm health care providers with life-changing solutions for many chronic and debilitating conditions. Salix currently markets its product line to U.S. health care providers through an expanded sales force that focuses on gastroenterology, hepatology, pain specialists and primary care. Salix is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information about Salix, visit www.Salix.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our 90% ownership of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Bausch Health Companies Inc.'s (Bausch Health) most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration, and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch Health, including but not limited to its project development timelines, and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch Health undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
The XIFAXAN 550 mg product and the XIFAXAN trademark are licensed by Alfasigma S.p.A. to Salix Pharmaceuticals and its affiliates.
©2022 Salix Pharmaceuticals or its affiliates.
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Investor Contact:
Christina Cheng
christina.cheng@bauschhealth.com
(514) 856-3855
(877) 281-6642 (toll free)
Media Contact:
Lainie Keller
lainie.keller@bauschhealth.com
(908) 927-1198
Gianna Scalera
Gianna.Scalera@salix.com
908-541-2110
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PDM Continues to Champion Deals to Expand Podcast Offerings
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pod Digital Media (PDM), the first multicultural podcast agency network, announced today it has secured the exclusive rights to podcast advertising inventory from ESPAT TV, a premium gaming content provider. The partnership will allow advertisers to target esports fans across the board including multi-cultural podcasts. Pod Digital Media welcomes over fifteen podcasts such as Enthusiast Gaming.
"This partnership comes at the perfect time to expand PDM's network offerings with more content and in-demand talent," says Gary Coichy, CEO & Founder of Pod Digital Media. "We're looking forward to working closely with ESPAT TV to connect esports podcasters with the right advertisers. We've seen the success of target advertising through PDM and are thrilled to welcome EPAT TV to our family."
In 2020, the gaming industry generated $155 billion in revenue, By 2025, analysts predict the industry will generate more than $260 billion in revenue. ESPAT TV is a production and content representation collective, where talent comes first. The group consists of exceptional directors and writers, working with the gaming sector to develop premium content including features, television, commercials, representation/distribution, or brand integrated content.
"We are excited to partner with Pod Digital Media, to connect culture and esports fans with leading advertisers. Pod Digital Media is the leader in multicultural advertising, and we chose them to handle the advertising rights of our shows because they are embedded in culture and understand our podcaster's unique needs," says Dante Simpson, ESPAT TV CEO.
About Pod Digital Media
Pod Digital Media (PDM), based in New York City, is the first multicultural podcast agency network. PDM exclusively caters to podcasters with multicultural audiences and connects them with blue-chip advertisers for long-term, seasonal and special investments. The agency includes more than 400 podcasts, reaching primarily Black & Hispanic American audience segments, to place ads on their shows and deliver tangible results to advertisers.
Media Contact:
Dara Kaplan
Wunderlich Kaplan Communications
Dara@wkc.rocks
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Gary Brown: Receiving a 'personal' letter from a president
I got a personal letter the other day from President Joe Biden.
At least it sounded personal. It started out with "Dear Gary" instead of "Mr. Brown." And it was signed both at the end of the missive and on the front of the envelope, where the return address usually is scribbled.
"There's a simple proposition that my father taught me to always believe in," the letter began, in a personal and conversational way, as if we both were sitting there in a living room, telling stories about the old days. "Given half a chance, ordinary people can do extraordinary things."
Now that was an encouraging message. Granted, it sounded a little familiar, as though maybe the president also had told that story to almost everyone else in America during campaigns. That's a lot of living rooms.
Still, right now he just was telling it to me. I must admit, I felt a little honored, especially since the words were accompanied by an image.
"DO NOT BEND − COMMEMORATIVE PHOTO ENCLOSED," the back of the envelope had warned in bold upper-case letters.
Sure enough, inside with the letter was a photo of a smiling President Joe Biden, autographed in a mass-printing sort of way, and ready to be framed or placed in my family photograph album.
"Please join me and support the DNC today as we work to elect Democrats to all levels of office who will uphold decency, work toward unity, and fight for justice."
The DNC. That's the Democratic National Committee.
"If we want to get more meaningful legislation passed that's going to move this country forward, we need a fully funded DNC working to protect and expand our Democratic majorities in this November's midterm election."
A live president was about to ask that I send back pictures of dead presidents.
Singing praises for support
The letter listed many of the things that the Democrats consider accomplishments.
"We've achieved so much, but we still have difficult fights ahead," President Biden told me in his letter.
More fighting. I had hoped we were done with all the bickering.
"Every day between now and Election Day, the Democratic National Committee is working around the clock to protect and expand our majorities by electing more Democrats who will fight for everyday Americans," the letter said. "But they cannot do it without your support."
The letter was accompanied by a smaller RSVP enclosure that was called "My Personal Reply to President Joe Biden," along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope that carried the reminder that if you put your own stamp over the "No Postage Necessary" square, "more of our resources will go towards electing Democrats."
The enclosure included boxes that could be checked for gifts of $20, $30, $40, and "Other." The last one was followed by a dollar sign and a line where you could write in the amount of your donation. It was a rather lengthy line, with even more space after it. A lot of zeroes could fit on that line.
"Thank you so much for your continued support," the letter said.
And then, following "with gratitude," the letter was signed. Sure, it was a fake signature, that was copied a few million times from President Biden's real signature. But, it still was cursive. That counts.
It had a printed identification, too, in case I couldn't read President Biden's handwriting any better than I can read the signature of my doctor.
"Joe Biden, President of the United States."
We weren't just in a living room. It was like we were sitting in his oval office.
Fundraisers work both sides
Before you jump to the conclusion that I only appear to be personal friends with the Democrats, because of my "closeness" to President Joe Biden, let me assure you that I not too long ago I got a sort of "personal" letter from some pals on the Republican National Committee.
That's the dependable thing about the political season. Your "friends" are sure to come out of the woodwork. It won't be for the same reasons. In fact, it probably will be for completely opposite reasons. But, they'll all touch base.
If you try to be discerning and independent, strive to remain open-minded, register for different parties depending upon the importance of each primary election, and vote for individuals and issues based entirely on what you believe to be their merit, you will find friends on both sides of the arguments.
Friends during a political season find you and hold their hands stretched toward you. Whether it's for a handshake or a handout depends on which way the palm is facing.
The world of politics is similar to religion when it comes to fundraising. It doesn't matter where you sit in church, the ushers are going to pass the collection plate on both sides of the aisle.
Reach Gary at gary.brown.rep@gmail.com. On Twitter: @gbrownREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/08/28/gary-brown-receiving-a-personal-letter-from-a-president/65416762007/ | 2022-08-28T11:21:03Z |
Political commentator and columnist Mark Shields dies at 85
CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Columnist and political commentator Mark Shields, who shared his insight into American politics and wit on “PBS NewsHour” for decades, has died. He was 85.
Shields died Saturday morning at his Chevy Chase, Maryland, home, from kidney failure, “PBS NewsHour” spokesman Nick Massella said.
Shields was a regular on the show starting in 1987, the year the show began, and stepped down from his regular Friday night discussion segment in December 2020. He had collaborated with David Brooks since 2001 to provide analysis and commentary in their weekly Shields & Brooks segment and during election specials and conventions and before that with David Gergen and Paul Gigot, according to “PBS NewsHour.” His tenure there spanned six presidencies.
Brooks tweeted his 2020 tribute to Shields in The New York Times, calling it “an attempt to capture one of the finest and beloved men” he had ever known.
“We’ve had thousands of disagreements over the years, but never a second of acrimony,” Brooks wrote in the piece. “Mark radiates a generosity of spirit that improves all who come within his light.”
Judy Woodruff, “PBS NewsHour” anchor and managing editor, tweeted that she was “heartbroken” to share the news of Shields’ death, and noted his wife Anne was at his side at his death. For decades, she said, Shields “wowed us with his encyclopedic knowledge of American politics, his sense of humor and mainly his big heart.”
The Weymouth, Massachusetts, native graduated from the University of Notre Dame and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, according to “PBS NewsHour.” He began his career in Washington as a legislative assistant and speechwriter for Wisconsin Sen. William Proxmire in 1965, according to “PBS NewsHour.” Three years later, Shields joined New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and later worked on numerous campaigns. In 1979, he began writing a column at The Washington Post that was later distributed by Creators Syndicate.
Shields was a moderator and panelist on CNN’s “Capital Gang” from 1988 to 2005 and a regular panelist on “Inside Washington,” which aired on PBS and ABC, from 2005 until 2013. He also wrote “On the Campaign Trail,” an account of the 1984 presidential campaign.
Niece Carolyn Ryan, managing editor of The New York Times, tweeted: “So sad to tell you that my uncle, Mark Shields, died this morning. He was a special guy: full of heart and wisdom and love. Love of politics, sports, and so many people.”
Knowing and working with Shields was a privilege, “PBS NewsHour” Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz tweeted.
“Truly one of a kind. Mark’s intellect, wit, and heart were unmatched,” she wrote. “I left every single conversation I ever had with him smarter and smiling.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/18/political-commentator-columnist-mark-shields-dies-85/ | 2022-06-18T20:55:49Z |
Letter to the editor: Military members follow gun protocol
The military has been established as a means to assure that all of your rights guaranteed under the Constitution are protected. We swear an oath to that document when we enlist or reenlist.
Every member of the Air Force who is issued a weapon is under the Personal Reliability Program. Your weapons card can be withdrawn for minor offenses. Did you know that firearms are not permitted in the barracks? Did you know that firearms are only permitted in base housing with the authorization of the base commander?
I was the first sergeant at RAF Greenham Common, England, in the 501st Missile Security Squadron. Our mission was to protect the cruise nuclear missiles. I was responsible for 350 security policemen whose duty it was to carry out that mission.
Prior to going on duty, they were issued M16s from the armory, and at the end of that responsibility, they were required to return that weapon. All ammunition was accounted for.
Gun control does work. I am sick and tired of all of you who go on about gun rights. The people who have sworn to protect your rights sacrifice their right for you. Would you give up your guns to save the life of one child? Look in the mirror and ask yourself that question.
Frederick L. Elsass, North Canton | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/06/01/letter-editor-military-members-follow-gun-protocol/9961204002/ | 2022-06-01T11:02:09Z |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of influencers, business leaders, entrepreneurs and supporters of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® convened in a virtual gathering on Thursday, May 5, for the annual St. Jude Mom Boss Summit. The panel discussion focused on the challenges and joys of career success, motherhood, business ownership, health and wellness, and philanthropy commitments.
"What a gift it was to hear and learn from this group of amazing women who showed that mom bosses are strongest when they work as a community and lift others up. No matter what challenges we face, support from friends, family and mentors keeps us strong – much like the way St. Jude kids and their families draw on their community when faced with the most difficult challenges of their lives," said Annette Green, chief people officer for ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "A mom boss leads but also knows when to lean on others. Today and every day, we celebrate the challenges that we overcome to succeed as mom bosses and the small but significant wins that make us a little greater than we were yesterday."
Guest speakers included:
- Khadeen Ellis, actress, TV Host and co-founder of the YouTube channel The Ellises, who participated in the 2019 Mom Boss Summit and shared how she used her social influence to make a difference in this 2019 St. Jude Inspire column.
- Eboni Funderburk, award-winning gospel promoter and founder of EFG Promotions & Consulting, LLC
- Carmeon Hamilton, Memphis-based interior designer, lifestyle blogger and HGTV Star.
- Janice Gaines, Stellar and Dove Award-nominated recording artist and speaker
- Jackie Kennedy, vice president of marketing and communications at Varsity Spirit (Memphis-based)
- Gwen Sung, creative director at CNN and founder of Culture Tatertots
The summit also included an interview with the family of St. Jude patient Ashtyn who was diagnosed with a brain tumor after feeling dizzy during cheer practice. After her first brain surgery, she was referred to St. Jude where she underwent a second brain surgery, as well as proton therapy and chemotherapy. Now that Ashtyn is finished with treatment and is doing well, her family explains that the experience was a roller coaster of emotions – fear, hope, confusion, sorrow, gratitude, joy – sometimes all in the same day.
St. Jude Mom Boss merchandise is available including shirts for the whole family, tote bags and a tumbler. This spring, shoppers can support St. Jude while purchasing the perfect gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day through the St. Jude Gift Shop or with a participating retail partner. Supporters can also celebrate moms and dads by sending a virtual card to a St. Jude family for Mother's Day or Father's Day that will appear on screens throughout the hospital. To learn more about St. Jude and how to get involved, visit stjude.org/family or stjude.org/momboss.
To cite some of the influencers who participated in the event, see verbatim comments from several influencers below.
- Khadeen Ellis on being present in the moment: "I want to encourage all people to live in the moments a little bit more. Mom Bosses are those who are trying to do all the things but know when to relinquish some of that power so they can fix their crown."
- Eboni Funderburk on establishing a village and leaning on laughter for support: "What I realized was that I couldn't do it without a village. You really have to take time to center yourself. If I'm not healthy, my kids aren't healthy. If I'm not centered, my kids aren't centered. And during the pandemic, I was focused on giving people an opportunity to laugh because mental health was such a point to overcome."
- Carmeon Hamilton on finding a village through kindness: "You can find a village by being a good human and putting that into the world and hopefully getting it back. As you get it back, you start to collect those wonderful personalities that you just want to be around. You give and give everything that you are hoping to get back one day and that village starts to grow from there."
- Janice Gaines on creating a village: "Finding a village has been about paying attention to people we've met in different places, who care about our family and our kids. We lean on those connections and learn that they mean everything. Showing up to be a village for someone else is a great way to start an entire village."
- Jackie Kennedy on supporting a charitable cause like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: "The hope and the optimism of St. Jude is incredible. We are so lucky to have a place like this that treats kids from all over the world. And as a mom we can see all of these kids in our own kids, so supporting St. Jude is so important."
- Gwen Sung on starting a new business venture: "During the pandemic, I spent a lot of time with immediate family and it made me realize how much I wanted to pass down our cultural traditions. It's part of your roots and your identity. Knowing more about yourself really empowers you for the future. I started my business to help other parents in the same position."
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®
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Van Alstyne Panthers
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - The Van Alstyne Panthers begin fall camp coming off one of their best seasons in years.
The Panthers went two rounds deep in the playoffs with an 8-4 record. It was a blue print for success, led by a strong senior class. VA has another good group at the top this year, and they plan to follow that same plan back to the post-season.
“The senior guys last year set the standard for us this year,” running back Jaden Mahan said. “We just have to keep building on that and working hard.”
“We had a good group of seniors last year that got some things established as far as our standards and our culture,” head coach Mikeal Miller said. We have a really good group of seniors this year, these guys have been very successful their whole high school careers. We have invested a lot in them and are looking forward to what they can do on Friday night.”
“We’ve been together since like the 5th and 6th grade,” linebacker Nicolas Loya said. We have some new pups coming in but we just have to coach them up and help them out. I think our team is going to be pretty good.”
The Panthers will navigate a new district, and a larger one at that. They will face teams like Gainesville, Sanger and Aubrey, for a race that is sure to stay competitive to the end. Head coach Mikeal Miller says this team can continue the trend, that his team started a year ago.
“I think just building off of what we did last year,” Miller said. “We can’t afford to take a step back. The leaders have to hold each other accountable and their teammates accountable to the standard that we left off with last year.”
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Ed Tech company expresses disappointment with flawed ruling and will continue to pursue justice.
CHANDLER, Ariz., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (Nasdaq: ZVO) Zovio, an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers, announced today it has filed a notice of appeal of the March 2022 decision of the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego awarding statutory penalties in favor of the California Attorney General.
Zovio is appealing because it believes the trial court's decision is flawed and the penalties ordered by the court are excessive. The court's assessed penalty amounts were based on a questionable statistical extrapolation of a scant 126 phone calls from millions of calls that were made. The court also failed to make any findings on Zovio's net worth, and we believe the penalties awarded are grossly disproportionate and excessive under both statutory and constitutional standards.
"While we work to ensure the truth about our record is brought to light, Zovio continues to move forward with our plans to turnaround the company and maintain our focus on serving our clients and their students," said Vickie Schray, Zovio's Chief External Affairs Officer.
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations. The Zovio network, including Fullstack Academy, leverages its core strengths to solve priority market needs through education technology services. Using proprietary advanced data analytics, Zovio identifies the most meaningful ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver strong outcomes for higher education institutions, employers, and learners. Zovio's purpose is to help everyone be in a class of their own. For more information, visit www.zovio.com.
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LA JOLLA, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An interracial couple has filed a lawsuit against Fleming's Steakhouse in La Jolla, California, for racial discrimination. Mycheal McKillian and Denise Grimaldo, an African-American and Hispanic couple, allege that Fleming's Steakhouse deliberately served Mr. McKillian, the only African-American customer in the restaurant, an empty plate sprinkled with parsley instead of steak. According to McKillian, the server said: "You're probably used to a loud sizzle with your hot plate, but ours is silent. Enjoy." The bizarre service was followed by a story from the server about how he, at a different establishment, had spilled a drink on a "black guy", but the black guy did not act out. According to the couple, they were dumbfounded and did not know how to respond. According to McKillian: "Words can't express the humiliation I felt. No one should ever have to experience something like that. I can only pray that people can learn to come together and accept each other." According to the couple's attorney, Arthur Kim: "There is way too much racial hostility in our society today. Good people from all races need to affirm that we are brothers and sisters, not each other's enemies. That we are our brother's keeper." McKillian and Grimaldo are are represented by Arthur Kim of Arthur Kim Law Firm in Beverly Hills, California. The case is Mycheal McKillian, et al. v. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, et al. (San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00026162-CU-CR-CTL).
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Annual Topeka Car Show cruises to Kansas Ave.
Published: May. 7, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The streets of downtown Topeka were filled with classic rides Saturday as the longtime Topeka tradition cruised its way into the capitol city.
The Cruise Night Car Show has been displaying classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles since the first weekend of May in 2005.
The event covered Kansas and Quincy from 7th to 10th streets, filling the road with not only classic rides but food and alcohol vendors.
Participants say that the event gives you a chance to learn more about cars or even take you on a trip down memory lane.
The largest cruise night car show included nearly 450 vehicles on display.
There’s no word on how many participated this year yet.
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Twins get good news: Correa’s finger not broken just bruised
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have avoided a scare with star shortstop Carlos Correa. His right middle finger is not broken as initially feared following a hit-by-pitch. The CT scan on Correa confirmed that he did not suffer a fracture. He’s just bruised and sore. His status is day to day, and he won’t have to go on the injured list. For now, top prospect Royce Lewis will replace Correa. Lewis was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to make his major league debut. He’s filling an open spot with infielder Luis Arraez going on the COVID-19 list. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/06/twins-get-good-news-correas-finger-not-broken-just-bruised/ | 2022-05-06T23:23:54Z |
A leading, innovative Chinese software and IT services provider has invested in cloud native technology to enable rapid digital transformation for its customers
SAN FRANCISCO., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced that iSoftStone has joined the Foundation as a Gold member.
As an innovative China-based software and IT services provider, iSoftStone is a reliable partner for enterprise digital transformation. The company is dedicated to providing more than 1,000 business customers around the world with software and digital technology services and digital operation services.
"iSoftstone is actively innovating in cloud native security, cloud migration, microservices and low code, data intelligence, and other technical fields. Through our involvement in CNCF, our developers will strive to incubate open source projects with CNCF to promote the continuous expansion and improvement of the cloud native ecosystem," said Huifu Liu, CTO of iSoftStone. By joining the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), iSoftstone looks forward to further participating in and supporting the development of open source technology and promoting the prosperity of the entire cloud native ecosystem."
Upholding the concept of "Open Source, Prosperous Ecology," iSoftStone works with developers, software and hardware manufacturers, and partners to continuously contribute to the construction and development of the open source ecosystem with source code contributions, talent training, community operations, and other aspects.
"Continued support from leading organizations in China like iSoftStone is essential for cloud native technology innovation to thrive," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. "We look forward to iSoftStone's contribution to the cloud native ecosystem and welcome them to the community."
Join iSoftStone and other CNCF members at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA in Detroit, Michigan, and virtual this October 24-28, and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and virtual, April 17-21, 2023.
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BETHESDA, Md., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) (the "Company") announced the results of its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 23, 2022. As of April 25, 2022, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 13,781,467 shares of Centrus Class A common stock outstanding, each entitled to one vote, and the number of shares present at the annual meeting was 11,277,895.
The Company's stockholders passed all three proposals, including electing the eight director nominees for a term of one year; approving, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation (i.e., "say on pay"); and ratifying the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditors for 2022.
Stockholders reelected Kirkland H. Donald, W. Thomas Jagodinski, Tina W. Jonas, William J. Madia, Daniel B. Poneman, Bradley J. Sawatzke, Neil S. Subin, and Mikel H. Williams to the Board of Directors.
Centrus Energy is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. Centrus provides value to its utility customers through the reliability and diversity of its supply sources – helping them meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free electricity. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,750 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is also advancing the next generation of centrifuge technologies so that America can restore its domestic uranium enrichment capability in the future. Find out more at www.centrusenergy.com.
This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider this press release and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Reports filed on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release, except as required by law.
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What you should know to master portion control, according to an expert
By Lisa Drayer, CNN
Portion sizes of some of your favorite foods have been getting bigger and bigger.
Ultraprocessed foods and beverages, including chocolate, french fries, fast-food hamburgers and soda, are being sold in sizes up to five times larger than when they were first introduced, according to a December 2021 study in the American Journal of Public Health. Ultraprocessed foods are industrial formulations that typically contain five or more ingredients, and may contain, for example, hydrogenated oils, dyes or flavor enhancers that are not found in other processed foods, according to the Nova food classification system designed by the Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition at University of São Paulo’s School of Public Health.
Hershey’s chocolate bars range in size from about a half an ounce to 7 ounces. (The 7-ounce bar, labeled as 8 servings, delivers close to 1,000 calories.)
The original McDonald’s burger patty — from 1955 — had 1.6 ounces. While the original patty size has not changed, today the chain offers two 4-ounce patties in its Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese for a total of 8 ounces of beef in a single order. And the fast-food company introduced in 2020 a Double Big Mac burger with four patties and more than 700 calories.
If that calorie count gives you pause, consider Burger King’s triple Whopper with cheese, which has nearly 1,300 calories. “It’s enough calories for an entire day for some people,” registered dietitian and lead study author Lisa Young said.
Even though smaller sizes are still offered, the availability of larger beverage sizes has also increased. Coca-Cola drinks are now sold in different sizes ranging from 7.5 fluid ounces to 24 fluid ounces. The original bottle had 6.5 fluid ounces, according to the study.
“It’s no surprise so many of us are overweight because it is so easy to be that way,” said Young, who is also an adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University. “It is hard to stick to normal portions when you are bombarded with these ridiculous sizes.”
Consuming very large portions on a regular basis, beyond your individual calorie needs, can lead to obesity and its related health consequences including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes as well as other conditions such as sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and gallbladder disease. Some 74% of the US population is overweight or has obesity, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Food and beverage ingredients are cheap relative to other expenses, such as rent, staff, equipment, production and marketing, so it doesn’t cost manufacturers much to offer a bigger portion of food, Young explained.
“Consumers are happy because even though they pay a little more for a big portion, they get much more food. So, it appears like a win-win, except big portions are not good for your waistline,” Young said.
Food companies stress that customers can choose from a wide range of options.
“Hershey has always offered a wide variety of portioned sizes and more permissible options,” said Jeff Beckman, spokesperson for The Hershey Company, in response to the study’s findings, via email. “Over the years, we have expanded our offerings, including … small snack-size bars introduced in the 1970s and more recently, our many ‘thins’ offerings, which gives consumers a way to enjoy their favorite Hershey brands in portioned pieces.”
“By offering more drinks … in different packaging sizes, we are giving more choice to our consumers to pick beverages that fit their lifestyles and needs,” said Ann Moore, a spokesperson for The Coca-Cola Company.
Burger King and McDonald’s both say they offer a variety of portion sizes across their product portfolios and include nutrition information for menu items.
“When we tell our Guests ‘Have it Your Way’ — we mean it … and nutrition information for all menu items is readily accessible and easy to digest — our online nutrition tool allows Guests to search, filter and identify menu options quickly and easily,” a Burger King spokesperson said via email.
McDonald’s also offers a variety of portion sizes across its portfolio of choices to customers, according to a company statement emailed to CNN. “McDonald’s USA is committed to transparency and providing customers the information they need to make choices that are right for them.” The company posts calories on menu boards and provides ingredient and nutrition information on the company’s website, app and in-restaurant kiosks.
Portion distortion
When you are served larger portions or purchase foods in larger sizes, you might assume that the amount you are getting is the amount that you should eat.
“We think (the amount we are given) is a reasonable amount because ‘this is what I bought’ or ‘this is what I was presented with,'” Young said.
This thinking puts you at risk for overriding your internal fullness cues, which intuitively help you determine when you’ve had enough food. In fact, when people are offered larger portions, they consistently consume more food and beverages than when offered smaller offerings, research has revealed. Psychologists call this overeating behavior the portion-size effect.
“If you have 100 calories of your favorite chocolate each day, nothing is going to happen,” Young said. “It’s when you have tremendous portions of meals and snacks and drinks … that can easily lead to weight gain. It’s why we have an obesity crisis in our country. You don’t have to look any further than these portion sizes of unhealthy foods.”
And the bigger the portion, the more calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar you end up consuming, too.
Mastering portion control
Here are some tips to help you downsize your portions and improve your health:
Limit portions of ultraprocessed foods, which are some of the most common culprits when it comes to oversize portions, according to Young’s study.
Here are additional ways to combat portion distortion according to Young:
Chocolate: When possible, always buy the smallest size. “You can get the half-ounce Halloween size all year long,” Young said. If you buy a bigger size, treat yourself to one or two squares a day.
French fries: Get the smallest menu offering or share an order and get a vegetable as an additional side dish.
Soda: When you are out, get the smallest size available. If you are at home, pour the beverage in an 8-ounce glass — or if you have a 20-ounce tumbler, fill it halfway with ice.
Cereal: Avoid eating directly out of the box. Scoop cereal with a 1-cup measuring cup, then pour the cereal into a bowl. This can help you visualize how much 1 cup looks like.
Hamburgers: “Make that your meat for the day and make your dinner plant-based, like a quinoa bowl, a salad or a veggie bowl,” Young advised.
Potato chips: Single-serving packages are best for portion control. You can also use a measuring cup to portion out bigger bags, but be sure to put the bag away after you are done.
Bagels and muffins: “These things are tremendous; a typical bagel is 5 ounces, a typical muffin is 7 ounces,” Young said. Try cutting one in half and heat the leftovers in the toaster oven the next day.
Visual cues
Fill your plate with more fiber-rich foods, especially fruits and vegetables. They increase satiety and offer beneficial nutrients.
Order half portions at restaurants, especially with pasta dishes.
Don’t assume that a single bottle or bag is the amount you should consume. “A soda should be 8 ounces. If you have a quart-size soda, you are having four sodas,” Young said.
Still having trouble determining proper portion sizes? Consider these size equivalents as a visual guide:
Baseball: 1 cup fruits or vegetables; 1 cup cereal, pasta or rice
Hockey puck: 1⁄2 cup legumes, hummus, cooked oatmeal or grains, or tomato sauce
Deck of cards: 3 ounces salmon, chicken, or meat
4 dice: 1 ounce cheese
Cap on a 16-ounce water bottle: 1 teaspoon oil, gravy, sugar or honey
Golf ball: 1⁄4 cup nuts or seeds
Shot glass: 2 tablespoons oil or salad dressing
Dental floss container: 1 ounce chocolate or a cookie
Source: “Finally Full, Finally Slim” by Lisa Young
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NEW YORK, July 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Teladoc Health securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Teladoc Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6818 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc Health's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (2) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than defendants had led investors to believe; (3) as a result, Teladoc Health's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for its fiscal year 2022 were unrealistic; (4) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc Health would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — A retired British geologist sentenced to 15 years for antiquities smuggling in Iraq may soon go free after a Baghdad court overturned his conviction, his family and lawyer said on Tuesday.
Baghdad’s Court of Cassation, or appeals court, overturned the verdict against Jim Fitton, 66, last month, his lawyer Thair Soud told the Associated Press. The decision was made on the basis of an appeal filed by Soud shortly after Fitton was convicted.
Fitton’s release date was not immediately known, but Soud said pending paperwork, he should be freed soon.
The court “agreed with the justifications we drove in the memo against the sentence and how it was based on mistakes in the application of the law, and further, in the assessment of the evidence,” Soud told The Associated Press.
Fitton drew international attention last month after the conviction for picking up shards of pottery from an archeological site in southern Iraq. Many feared the incident would deter tourists from visiting Iraq, where the government hopes to grow the nascent tourism sector.
Some of the pieces he picked up were no larger than a fingernail, he later told the criminal court. He was arrested in March at Baghdad Airport and sentenced in June.
Documents posted to the judiciary website said the appeals court found that Fitton’s trial judges had made mistakes and that key circumstantial evidence had been overlooked, including Fitton’s unfamiliarity with local laws. It also pointed out that the areas where he had picked up the pieces were unguarded.
The court noted that Fitton had made no attempt to hide the items at the airport. The shards were clearly visible when airport staff checked his luggage. Based on this, court found that Fitton harbored no criminal intent to smuggle antiquities and ordered his immediate release, according to the document.
The decision was a “a real win,” said Soud.
Fitton’s family said they were “over the moon” but that “we still have no idea what the timeline looks like and do not want to do any formal interviews until Jim is safely home with us,” his son-in-law, Sam Tasker, told the AP.
Fitton missed his daughter’s wedding last month in Malayisa as he faced trial in Iraq. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/iraq-court-overturns-verdict-against-briton-orders-release/ | 2022-07-27T18:00:17Z |
Body of baby found buried in backyard during sexual assault investigation in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) — The body of a baby was found buried in the backyard of a home in Northwest Lubbock Tuesday morning during the investigation of an ongoing sexual assault of a minor.
Lubbock police say the investigation into the sexual assault started Monday when they received the report just before 11:30 a.m. During the investigation, officers learned the body of a baby was buried in the backyard of a home in the 1100 block of North Belmont Ave.
The LPD Metro Unit took over the investigation and began searching the backyard for human remains.
The search continued to next morning when the remains were found around 9 a.m.
During the investigation, Lubbock police obtained an arrest warrant for aggravated sexual assault on a suspect in the case.
Police tried to find the suspect throughout the day Tuesday to serve the warrant.
Before police could find him, the LPD Communications Center received a call for service to help EMS at a home in Southwest Lubbock in the 5500 block of 111th Street.
Emergency personnel found the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Lubbock police have not release the name of the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing.
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IDEXX Reference Laboratories Will Add Fecal Dx Antigen Testing with Flea Tapeworm Detection, Testing for the FGF-23 Kidney Biomarker, and Next-Day PCR Direct Testing Service
WESTBROOK, Maine, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, announces new reference laboratory tests and services to help veterinarians gain insights during wellness screenings, develop treatment plans for cats with chronic kidney disease, and access fast, definitive answers for the most critical cases.
"The expansion of our reference laboratory menu demonstrates our continued focus on innovations that create clarity for our veterinary customers, supporting our shared mission to advance the standard of care for pets," said Jay Mazelsky, IDEXX President and Chief Executive Officer. "The new offerings add to the unmatched customer experience at IDEXX Reference Laboratories, which includes access to specialists who offer personalized guidance, as an extension of the practice."
Starting in September 2022, customers of IDEXX Reference Laboratories in North America will benefit from the following new tests and services:
- Fecal Dx® antigen testing is expanded to include the detection of flea tapeworm in addition to current tests for hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm. Flea tapeworm is a common intestinal parasite that is transmitted anywhere fleas are found, and it may often remain undetected by testing methods like fecal flotation or other instrument-based optical methods that rely on the presence of eggs. With this addition, Fecal Dx antigen testing detects up to five times more of these common intestinal parasites, and earlier, than fecal flotation alone.1 This provides veterinarians with valuable insights as part of annual wellness screens and allows them to have more confident conversations with pet owners around treatment and prevention, supporting better patient outcomes.
- A first in North America, IDEXX is enhancing its suite of kidney health diagnostics with the addition of FGF-23, a kidney disease management biomarker. IDEXX FGF-23 provides quantifiable, evidence-based insights for veterinarians caring for cats with early chronic kidney disease (CKD),* enabling more confident treatment recommendations, such as dietary change. With IDEXX FGF-23 in addition to SDMA—the early indicator for a decline in kidney function—IDEXX has further enhanced the most comprehensive portfolio of renal diagnostic panels on the market today.
- PCR Direct testing, a new service available through the opening of a state-of-the-art PCR laboratory. At no extra charge, IDEXX Reference Laboratories customers in the continental U.S. will have access to next-day PCR results, Monday through Friday, for their critical cases, including suspected zoonotic infections. By providing earlier access to diagnostic information, the next-day testing service enables veterinary professionals to start treatment for the most critical cases sooner, which can significantly improve patient outcomes.
For more information about IDEXX and its expanded reference laboratory offerings, visit idexx.com/discovermore.
IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation. Our diagnostic and software products and services create clarity in the complex, constantly evolving world of veterinary medicine. We support longer, fuller lives for pets by delivering insights and solutions that help the veterinary community around the world make confident decisions—to advance medical care, improve efficiency, and build thriving practices. Our innovations also help ensure the safety of milk and water across the world and maintain the health and well-being of people and livestock. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500® Index. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX employs more than 10,000 people and offers solutions and products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information about IDEXX, visit idexx.com. For media inquiries, please get in touch at media@idexx.com.
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*Early chronic kidney disease in cats refers to IRIS CKD Stages 1 and 2.
Reference
1. Upcoming 2022 AAVP oral abstract presentation; data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA.
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Born in New York, Marc Zaref received his BFA at the Rhode Island School of Design, and also studied at the Art Students League of New York, Center for Metal Arts and the Silvermine School of Art.
Known to some as a sculptor, others as a painter, and to many a designer, the foundation of Zaref's processes is drawing, apparent in his work on paper and through playful assemblages of forged and welded steel. With a broad range of skills, paired with a knowledge and comfort of working with an extensive palette of methods and materials, Zaref freely articulates his expressions and ideas in two and three dimensions.
Inspired by the resilience and courage of the citizens of Ukraine, as well as his grandparents' stories of how they escaped from Kiev and Odessa in 1918 soon after the Bolsheviks invaded the region, Zaref created Defiance, a series of sculptures that symbolize their resistance and the free world's support of solidarity.
The form, derived from the "Czech Hedgehog" (most commonly seen in historic WWII images on the beaches of Normandy), is a simple, yet effective wartime structure meant as an obstacle for tanks and armored vehicles. With three elements to support one another, Zaref chose the colors of the Ukrainian flag—yellow (gold) and blue—and white as a symbolic element of international support and world peace. Engineered for expedited fabrication and acquisition of materials, the sculptures are installed as single or multiple units in either interior or exterior environments.
"As an artist, I am grateful to have the ability to contribute a visual voice bringing attention to the Ukrainian people and their plight to defend their home and democracy," says Zaref.
On Friday, June 24, Defiance! A Ukrainian Solidarity Project by Marc Zaref is going to be introduced to the community in Paia, Maui, Hawaii at a gallery opening at Art Project Paia, a multidisciplinary gallery that represents up-and-coming and established international, mainland and local artists with a distinct Hawaiian sensitivity.
Known for large format sculptures and installations, Zaref worked closely with Art Project Paia to create smaller versions of Defiance by reducing the size of the artwork and allowing a lower price point, therefore making the installation more readily available to everyone.
Made of steel and paint, and created in unique editions and sizes ranging from 7 – 20 inches, the sculptures honoring Ukrainian solidarity will be available for purchase at the gallery with prices ranging from $500 – $3,000. The unique editions are also available for purchase online. A portion of the sales will go to the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, the largest Ukrainian women's organization in the United States whose mission is to promote and develop educational and cultural efforts and provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians worldwide.
"The work is a symbol of our times, the symbol of resistance against oppression and the importance of freedom. Everyone who is against this war should want to display Marc Zaref's work, at home or at their office. It's an honor to represent Marc and his Defiance Project," says Tatiana Botton, owner of Art Project Paia.
To learn more about the Ukrainian Solidarity Project, view Zaref's work, CV and / or experience his studio, visit MarcZaref.com.
Artist Contact:
Marc Zaref
marczaref@icloud.com
(203) 858-7067
MarcZaref.com
Media and Sales Contact:
Tatiana Botton
artpaia@icloud.com
(808) 214-6949
Art-Project-Paia.square.site
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Jovē is Putting the 'Skin' in National (Skin) Hydration Day with a Series of Exciting Social Giveaways and the Ultimate Hotel and Spa Getaway Sweepstake
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark National Hydration Day, taking place each year on June 23, Jovē will launch the Jovē Summer Refresh Campaign to educate consumers about the importance of skin and cellular hydration — what the brand refers to as Deep Hydration® — particularly as it relates to the skin during summer months when temperatures rise, layers of clothing are shed and outdoor activities become intensified.
Jovē is encouraging consumers to take a 7-day Hydration Challenge this summer to experience the benefits of Deep Hydration® for the skin and throughout the body. Jovē not only provides ultra-hydration for the skin from the inside out, but with averaging a consumption of at least one liter a day of Jovē, consumers may experience supple skin, improved complexion, flushed toxins, more energy, and better sleep amongst a number of wellness benefits.
Since water makes up nearly 60% of body composition, the best way to maintain optimal health and smooth, supple skin is to stay properly hydrated. Drinking copious amounts of water may sound like a simple solution, but unfortunately the body can expel that water as waste before optimal skin and cellular hydration has occurred. Here's where Jovē comes in.
To support the initiative, consumers can follow the brand's social media channels - @drinkjove on Instagram and Drink Jovē on Facebook - to enter fun giveaways all summer long. Jovē will give away over $10,000 in prizes during their seasonal social media campaign, with the theme of 'Jovē's Summer Refresh' this year. The signature campaign is one that Jovē reintroduces during the summer and fall seasons each year with the goal of introducing Jovē to new consumers and building community through fun mini-giveaways. Jovē's Summer Refresh Hydration Challenge will officially kick-off on June 29.
"We love taking this breakthrough science that serves as the foundation of Jovē water and communicating it in fun and engaging ways," says Tammy Hobbs, Jovē's Chief Executive Officer. "Cellular hydration is essential for healthy skin and we hope to engage our consumers in a way that helps demonstrate how they can feel and look their best by making Jovē the daily drink of their choice this summer."
To end a summer of fun giveaways, Jovē has partnered with the beautiful Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences for an exciting sweepstakes. Three lucky winners will win a 3-night getaway to Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences including a roundtrip flight, resort stay and spa package for two guests. Located in the destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Vista Encantada's luxurious suites provide an exclusive and tranquil retreat for guests seeking to recharge and indulge in a place that helps disconnect and then reconnect to what really matters. The sweepstake will launch on July 5 and run through August 6. Consumers are encouraged to follow Jovē on social media in preparation for the sweepstakes.
Through their proprietary ACH Technology® (Advanced Cellular Hydration Technology) Jovē increases alkalinity with an exclusive patented essential mineral, liquid silica, that not only supports hair, skin, and nail strength, but overall wellness. Jovē water is also charged with an abundance of electrons, a primary source of energy, for a water that's smooth, refreshing and deeply hydrating. Up to 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and feeling irritable, sluggish, having dull and dry skin and poor sleep can all be associated with dehydration. The level of hydration in the body can decline as we age, but by drinking truly hydrating water, the body benefits at the cellular level. Cellular hydration supports mitochondria (the power plant of cells), cellular metabolism and the release of cellular waste. Jovē is clinically shown to provide skin and cellular hydration and drinking Jovē water leads to a happy body and healthy skin.
Jovē is a new premium Alkaline water made with ACH Technology® (Advanced Cellular Hydration) that is clinically shown to provide proper skin and cellular hydration in support of healthy, vibrant living. Jovē is infused with an exclusive patented liquid silica, an essential mineral that increases alkalinity and is then charged with an abundance of electrons, a primary source of energy. This combination of science and nature has led to the creation of the smooth and refreshing taste of Jovē. Jovē bottles and caps are 100% recyclable. To show its commitment to being part of responsible use and processing of plastic, Jovē has partnered with TerraCycle to support the responsible use of plastic and cleaning of our oceans. Jovē is currently available in-store at Publix, Giant Food Stores and Earth Fare and online at Amazon. Follow @drinkjove on Instagram and Facebook. For more information, visit drinkjove.com.
Contact:
Yazmin Perez
CIIC PR
yperez@ciicpr.com
305-677-3904 x19
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to 18 new employees. In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the awards were approved by Insmed's Compensation Committee and made as a material inducement to each employee's entry into employment with the Company.
In connection with the commencement of their employment, the employees received options on July 1, 2022 to purchase an aggregate 146,070 shares of Insmed common stock at an exercise price of $20.89 per share, the closing trading price on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the date of grant.
The options have a 10-year term and a four-year vesting schedule, with 25% of the shares subject to the option vesting on the first anniversary of the relevant grant date and 12.5% of the shares subject to the option vesting every six months thereafter through the fourth anniversary of the relevant grant date, subject to the relevant employee's continued service with Insmed on the applicable vesting date.
About Insmed
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Insmed's first commercial product is a first-in-disease therapy approved in the United States, Europe, and Japan to treat a chronic, debilitating lung disease. The Company is also progressing a robust pipeline of investigational therapies targeting areas of serious unmet need, including neutrophil-mediated inflammatory diseases and rare pulmonary disorders. Insmed is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with a footprint across Europe and in Japan. For more information, visit www.insmed.com.
Contact:
Investors:
Eleanor Barisser
Associate Director, Investor Relations
Insmed
(718) 594-5332
eleanor.barisser@insmed.com
Media:
Mandy Fahey
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Insmed
(732) 718-3621
amanda.fahey@insmed.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It should’ve come sooner, but better late than never, a magazine engrained in the basketball scene is showcasing one of the greatest young stars the NBA and world have seen in a while and he’s a Dallas Maverick.
Slam Kicks magazine has put Luka Doncic on its latest issue, “Luka The Don.” Check out the tweet from the Mavs here to see Doncic absolutely chilling on a balcony decked in Jordan gear, surrounded by his shoes with a newspaper and basketball on his person and giving the camera the business.
The publication tweeted, “All roads lead to Luka these days. We went to Paris to get the full story on the Jordan Luka 1: http://slam.ly/kicks-luka“
The magazine got to chill out with Doncic and talk about his first signature shoe, the Jordan Luka 1. Nike had this to say about Doncic’s sig shoe, “The Luka 1 is designed for the deceptive, off-speed play of Luka Dončić, featuring a new IsoPlate system with full-length Formula 23 performance foam in the midsole. The shoe follows a long line of innovative Jordan Brand performance systems, like the Flight Plate in the Air Jordan XXVIII and the Eclipse Plate debuted in the Air Jordan XXXIV.”
In case you need a reminder of why Doncic is so popular and amazing, here you go:
- Three-time All Star
- Three-time All-NBA
- All-Rookie
- Rookie of the Year
- Averaged over 28 points, 9 rebounds, and nearly 9 assists in the 2021-22 season. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-mavericks-superstar-on-new-cover-of-slam-kicks-magazine-luka-the-don/ | 2022-08-24T20:27:29Z |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safe and convenient way to eat or drink without having to lower or remove your protective face mask," said an inventor, from Ocoee, Fla., "so I invented the MUNCH MASK. My design could help to minimize exposure to airborne germs and viruses while eating in public settings."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to eat or drink while wearing a face mask. In doing so, it eliminates the need to remove the mask entirely. As a result, it ensures that the nose remains covered and it enhances safety, comfort and convenience. The invention features a practical design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for the general population. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Orlando sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ORC-171, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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AAKP and CareerEco Partner to Connect Employers to Kidney Patients Including Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation's largest kidney patient organization, is expanding their collaboration with CareerEco (www.careereco.com), a long-time AAKP partner, to provide a Remote and Hybrid Jobs Virtual Hiring Event on May 26, 2022. AAKP and CareerEco have operated in partnership for over five years to provide job opportunities to kidney patients and U.S. military veterans suffering from kidney diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly brutal to kidney patients, especially minorities, exacting a devastatingly high mortality rate among immunocompromised kidney patients who manage multiple chronic conditions and those on dialysis. Kidney transplant recipients also remain at extremely high-risk due to their immunosuppressive medications and the resulting comparative lack of effectiveness of COVID vaccines on this population. Kidney patients have never faced more challenges in maintaining safe employment or re-entry into the workforce in a manner that supports their need for safety, flexibility to dialyze, and/or attend medical appointments when necessary.
"In 2017, CareerEco was honored to launch our partnership with the AAKP to raise awareness through their Veterans Health Initiative of a virtual fair that allowed veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents to connect with more than 45 graduate schools in the Yellow Ribbon Program to discuss their programs, admissions criteria, and military educational benefits. We thank AAKP for their continued support and sponsorship of our upcoming Remote and Hybrid Jobs Virtual Hiring Event and look forward to future collaborations that continue to support all the communities AAKP serves," states Gayle Oliver-Path, CEO and Founder of CareerEco.
Richard Knight, AAKP President, former dialysis patient, and 15-year transplant recipient, states, "As an individual who worked throughout my years on dialysis and now teaches at a local college, I know that employment provides both a sense of purpose and income protection for kidney patients as they navigate the myriad number of medical appointments and unforeseen issues that arise while managing kidney disease. The remote and virtual job fairs AAKP has conducted in partnership with CareerEco have proven to be highly valuable to all patients, especially minorities, veterans, and their families. Gayle Oliver-Path is a fine American and tremendous entrepreneur, and we are very pleased with our expanding partnership with CareerEco." Knight is a former senior Congressional aide and business consultant with substantial experience working with the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional committees overseeing small business and employment issues.
The Remote and Hybrid Jobs Virtual Hiring Event will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Interested individuals can register for free at www.CareerEco.com/Events/RemoteJobs. Participants will be able to:
- Engage through pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings.
- Access organizational profiles and job postings.
- Utilize audio or video capabilities in private interactions.
- Upload their resume and other documents for representatives to view.
- Make easy and efficient connections with representatives from various organizations.
Edward V. Hickey, III, USMC, AAKP Vice President and Chair of the AAKP Veterans Health Initiative, states, "Individuals with kidney diseases have the same dreams and aspirations as any other person–to remain active, start or support a family, buy a house, retire securely, and contribute to society. Through our ongoing partnership with CareerEco, AAKP expands our support for kidney patients, including veterans suffering from this condition, to align their treatment care choices with new employment opportunities and the financial needs of their families. We are enthusiastic about our partnership and look forward to more virtual job fairs with CareerEco, including dedicated events for veterans managing kidney diseases." Hickey is a former Administrative Assistant on Capitol Hill, a past senior advisor to the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and an appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Paul T. Conway, AAKP Chair of Policy and Global Affairs, states, "Small business owners, business executives, and other employers across America are competing to recruit, hire, and retain talented and highly skilled individuals, and have creatively incorporated remote work technologies and more flexible benefit programs. The nature of work has transformed, and management has been forced to evolve to stay competitive. In this environment, Americans with kidney diseases and disabilities have tremendous opportunities to chart their own future and steer clear of dependency. We thank CareerEco and every participating employer for respecting patients as people who are not defined by their disease." Conway is a former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and a television news contributor on issues related to national unemployment and the economy.
AAKP's national strategy supports patient care choice in kidney treatment, such as aggressive expansions in home dialysis therapies and transplantation, including accelerated development of artificial implantable and wearable organs, so patients can choose treatments that best align with their aspirations to continue either full-time or part-time work, advance in their careers, build financial and retirement security, and contribute to society without dependence on disability income. AAKP is committed to reversing a decades-old status quo in kidney care that typically relegated patients to corporate in-center dialysis care without providing patients with substantive and ongoing education about their choices of home dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Since its founding in 1969, AAKP has defined kidney disease as both a health and workforce issue. An estimated one in seven U.S. adults, about 37 million people, have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Many individuals with CKD who are of working-age do work, but many lose their jobs and benefits or stop working once their kidney disease progresses to kidney failure–where there is the need for a kidney replacement therapy such as dialysis or kidney transplantation. By 1973, the founders of AAKP had helped secure Congressional passage, with the approval of President Richard Nixon, of national dialysis coverage, now known as the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS), as a bridge to transplantation and rehabilitation so kidney patients could return to the workforce and leave the disability rolls if they were able to do so.
About the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP): Founded in 1969, AAKP is the largest kidney patient organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient consumer care choice and treatment innovations. By 1973, AAKP patient collaborations with the U.S. Congress and White House helped gain passage of dialysis coverage for any person suffering kidney failure, creating the only disease-specific, taxpayer-funded entitlement program in America. That program, the End Stage Renal Disease Program (ESRD) administered by CMS, has saved over one million lives. In the past decade, AAKP patients have helped gain lifetime transplant drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients (2020); new patient-centered policies via the presidential Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health (2019); new job protections for living organ donors under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) from the U.S. Department of Labor (2018); and Congressional legislation allowing HIV-positive organ transplants for HIV-positive patients (2013). AAKP virtual platforms and social networks are internationally known for their impact. Follow AAKP on social media at @kidneypatient on Facebook and @kidneypatients on Twitter, and visit https://aakp.org/ for more information.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Rate
Marketing & Communications Manager
jrate@aakp.org
(813) 400-2394
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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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Emerald Audio to Release Two New Podcasts, Jane Green's "Rainbow Girl," and Jenna Blum's "The Key of Love"
Premium Podcast Network Offers Original Audio Content Curated by Nationally Recognized Storytellers
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries' new home for premium audio content and services, announces it has partnered with Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestselling books and a global household name in commercial women's fiction, to form Emerald Audio, a new premium podcast network creating connection and community through authentic female-led storytelling.
Emerald introduces a new chapter in digital audio by telling great scripted stories combining two of the most intimate mediums: the written word and the power of audio. The network will feature original scripted audio content by a collection of nationally recognized storytellers. The first podcast to be produced by Emerald Audio is Jane Green's Rainbow Girl, the story of a crumbling rock star marriage mired in drugs, infidelities, and black magic, set in 1979 and based on the characters from Green's newest book, "Sister Stardust," which was released in April.
Emerald Audio's second release will be The Key of Love by Jenna Blum, New York Times and international bestselling author of "Those Who Save Us" and "The Lost Family". The Key of Love is a love story set in Boston's historic Back Bay during the height of WWII, when Europe is embroiled, and America is entering the war.
Jane Green, Co-Founder, Emerald Audio, commented: "In today's world, there are so many more ways for people to tell their stories outside of traditional publishing. To be focused on female-driven stories in the podcast medium is the most exhilarating thing I have worked on in years. Fiction, particularly female-driven fiction, is at the very beginning of its growth in that area, and there are so many opportunities for strong, powerful stories aimed at women. I couldn't be more honored, and excited to work with Spencer, Charles and the entire team at Gemini XIII."
Spencer Brown, CEO, Gemini XIII, said: "We believe that media companies with a clear niche focus are the best way to reach targeted audiences. Emerald Audio will build upon Jane's success in the publishing world and create narrative fiction stories that will entertain listeners around the world. We are excited that Jenna Blum will be writing Emerald's second release and look forward to adding other talented authors to our platform."
For more information, visit: emeraldaudio.net.
Jane Green is the author of 21 novels, including 18 New York Times bestsellers. She has over 10 million books in print, is published in over 25 languages, and has several books in development for film and tv. Her new book, Sister Stardust (Hanover Square Press), is her first foray into biographical fiction, telling the story of Talitha Getty in Marrakech in the late sixties. For more information, visit: https://www.janegreen.com/.
Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio. The company is based in New York, with offices in Dallas and Sydney, Australia. For more information about Gemini XIII, visit www.gemini13media.com.
Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Gemini XIII, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com
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From device-centric to experience-focus: smart home devices and smart glasses will become high-speed and "always-on"
LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to ABI Research, the overall demand for consumer technologies grew considerably in 2021, and volume is expected to continue to be strong for the foreseeable future. This is despite uncertainties related to the pandemic, geopolitical issues, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and problems in the supply chain. In addition, many countries are currently witnessing high rates of inflation and a growing cost of living crisis, all of which will continue to negatively impact consumers spending behaviors well into 2023 and beyond.
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, despite the beforementioned external economic factors, considerable trends are emerging in the consumer electronics market that prioritise users' experiences over device type. These major developments include remote access to smart-home connected devices, immersive experiences with smart glasses, and fast broadband connectivity through 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), which are all gaining momentum and fueling consumer technologies' market growth.
"Suppliers are increasingly offering smart home control through apps and services. Smart TVs, for example, will become a smart display in the house, with "always connected" capabilities and low-power modes, allowing TVs to play a more significant role in the virtual assistant world. Furthermore, the value of home security applications and platforms continues to drive sales, pushing demand for these devices beyond projected estimates," states Filomena Iovino, 5G Devices, Consumer Technologies Research Analyst at ABI Research. Overall, ABI Research forecasts the global smart home device market to reach shipments of 1.9 billion by 2030, up from 751.3 million in 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. In addition, revenue will reach US$51.3 billion in 2030, up from US$26.5 million in 2021, at a CAGR of 16.5%.
The vision of immersive communication is to enable natural experiences and interactions remotely. Demand for immersive content in numerous markets presents a significant opportunity. For example, virtual reality (VR) applications have been expanded beyond gaming into areas such as tourism, education, social VR, sports and fitness, and productivity/creativity apps. ABI Research forecasts that total VR head-mounted display (HMD) shipments will increase in 2022, reaching approximately 15 million units. "Additionally, augmented reality (AR) has the potential to improve remote communication and mainstream smart glasses, despite representing a small market in the consumer space, will drastically alter how and when people communicate and collaborate. Smart glasses will drastically alter connectivity, service performance, and compute needs," Iovino says. Apple and Google are spending extensively in the field for their mobile device platforms, which will enable mobile VR and unique smart glasses solutions. Following its rebranding from Facebook, Meta has invested billions of dollars in realizing its vision of the metaverse, with AR and VR serving as the hardware foundation. ABI Research expects AR glasses to reach 2.7 million shipments by 2027 worldwide at a CAGR of 67%.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on consumers' habits, forcing more remote working, learning, and entertainment consumption, while online purchasing has boomed which has led retailers to supply their offerings across many channels. This change in behavior has necessitated faster broadband development in areas lacking fiber connections and, consequently, demand for better broadband connectivity has been increasing worldwide. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) represents a cost-effective and scalable alternative to conventional fixed-line broadband connectivity, and the ongoing 5G network deployments are forging significant growth in 5G FWA market. In essence, 5G FWA will become a direct rival to fixed broadband, delivering low-cost and easy broadband installations to fixed locations in rural or sparse areas, however, the 5G network needs to be rolled out to cover such areas, and this cannot be said yet of many countries worldwide. "Therefore, 5G FWA market is likely to be concentrated in mature markets such as North America and Western Europe in the forecast period. The 5G FWA market is expected to see significant growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 72%, reaching nearly 69 million subscriptions worldwide by 2026," Iovino concludes.
These findings are from ABI Research's Consumer Tech market data report. This report is part of the company's Consumer Technologies research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights. Market Data spreadsheets are composed of deep data, market share analysis, and highly segmented, service-specific forecasts to provide detailed insight where opportunities lie.
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Key Support Provided by The Suzanne McGraw Foundation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance the animal rescue field and to respond to the sharp rise in animal-related emergency responses globally, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has opened its first-ever Center of Excellence (CoE) on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Building upon decades of experience responding to emergencies ranging from mass strandings to natural disasters to climate change, the IFAW CoE will provide fee-based intensive training to professional and volunteer field rescue personnel in all aspects of animal rescue. A scholarship fund will also be available for eligible participants. Housed within IFAW's International Operations Center, the CoE will combine a unique curriculum of both in-person and virtual learning conducted by professional rescue personnel from IFAW.
Rescue experts from the IFAW CoE will demonstrate best practices honed through their work and that of other professionals, helping ensure expansion of IFAW's global action network to further amplify impact on the lives of animals. In just the past five years, IFAW has trained over 7,000 individuals across 35 countries and will now enhance its efforts with a generous grant provided by The Suzanne McGraw Foundation through a three-year pilot project. It is estimated that this expanded program will help save between two to three times as many animals worldwide.
According to IFAW's Deputy Vice President of Animal Rescue Katie Moore, "The call for IFAW rescue expertise has more than tripled in just five years. Whether from human-induced threats or natural events, the demand is immense and escalating. With over 650,000 animals rescued worldwide over the past two decades alone, IFAW is uniquely positioned to launch this innovative center and deliver best practices in animal rescue to a global audience."
The global rescue field faces a key challenge of scale to meet the growing need to save more animals. As a result, the IFAW CoE itself acts as an information – and action – hub, also providing a starting point for collaborative research initiatives meant to improve the welfare and outcomes for animals. By offering mentoring and a certification program, the CoE will lay the groundwork for additional rescue programs internationally.
For additional information related to the IFAW Center of Excellence, program participants should visit www.ifaw.org.
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The author of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" has called out fans for being racist, after backlash against the casting of a Black actress in the upcoming television adaption of the popular book series.
Actress Leah Jeffries was cast to play Annabeth Chase in the Disney+ adaptation of Rick Riordan's beloved novels. In the books, Chase is described as White, and some fans have criticized the casting of Jeffries for not visually aligning with the books.
Riordan was quick to defend Jeffries and condemn the haters in a blog post published Tuesday.
"You are judging her appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. She is a Black girl playing someone who was described in the books as white," he wrote. "Friends, that is racism."
Since the casting announcement was revealed last week, Riordan said Jeffries has been on the receiving end of racist bullying and other online harassment. In his post, Riordan called these comments "out of line" and demanded they stop. Still, most of the response to the casting announcement has been positive, he said.
"Leah brings so much energy and enthusiasm to this role, so much of Annabeth's strength. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be," he wrote.
On Twitter, Riordan also started the hashtag #LeahisOurAnnabeth, which was trending on the website by Tuesday afternoon.
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is a middle-grade series of novels first published in 2005, which follows a neurodivergent child who finds out he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god. Disney released two movies based off the series -- "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" in 2010 and "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" in 2013. A premiere date for the Disney+ series has yet to be announced.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Enoch Kelly Haney, a Native American artist, Seminole Nation chief and Oklahoma state lawmaker, has died at age 81.
Haney’s death was announced Saturday by Brian Palmer, assistant chief of the Seminole Nation. A cause of death was not immediately released.
“With a heavy heart, the Seminole Nation woke to the news of the passing of Chief Kelly Haney. An inspiration to many, an accomplished artist, his work with the State and later as Chief highlighted his career, but his greatest achievement is that of family. Keep his family in prayer and may they find comfort in knowing the Seminole Nation and Indian Country mourns his loss,” Palmer said in a statement on Facebook.
In a tweet on Saturday, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said Haney’s “contributions to our state are mighty.”
Haney, who had most recently lived in Norman, grew up in Seminole. His grandfather was the chief of the Seminole Tribe in the 1940s.
A Democrat, Haney was a Methodist minister prior to entering politics in 1978 as co-chair of then-Lt. Gov. George Nigh’s first of four successful campaigns for governor.
Haney served stints in the state House and Senate from 1980-2002 and was chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1994-2002.
He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2002 and was elected principal chief of the Seminole Nation in 2005. His 17-foot sculpture “The Guardian,” a towering statue of a Native American, was placed atop the state Capitol dome in 2002.
In a 2014 interview with The Oklahoman, Haney said his art was grounded in his heritage.
“My grandfather and father were great storytellers, so I have that ability to tell stories, about native people and their history and so forth. So I guess in one sense I’m still the keeper of the traditions,” Haney said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/native-american-artist-chief-oklahoma-lawmaker-haney-dies/ | 2022-04-25T05:36:11Z |
Better Business Bureau: Account takeover fraud is a growing threat
Account takeover fraud (ATO) happens when crooks obtain customer information such as user names and passwords and use it to gain access to online accounts, which could include bank, credit card, social media and email accounts.
The crooks may buy stolen credentials on the dark web, use a phishing email or text message to get the information from the victim or download malware that captures it, steal it in a data breach, or trick people into revealing it through sophisticated scam phone calls.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a bulletin in late 2021 saying it’s receiving an increasing number of reports of ATO. Reasons include people performing more transactions of all kinds online, the proliferation of mobile devices and apps, the tendency for consumers to use the same login credentials across multiple accounts, and lapses in security due to more people working from home. SpyCloud cites these statistics on ATO:
- Losses increased 90% in 2021, totaling $11.4 billion.
- 22% of U.S. adults have been victims.
- Nearly a quarter of identity-theft related fraud in North America was related to ATO in 2021.
- 64% of passwords exposed in 2021 data breaches were used in ATO attempts and 70% of passwords compromised in the past are still being used.
FINRA says crooks have used ATO to gain access to victims’ online brokerage accounts. Experian cites other fraudulent activities such as ordering a new card from your credit card company and using it to make purchases, buying a new smartphone from your mobile phone carrier, redirecting unemployment benefits, and selling the information on the dark web.
ATO is often hard to detect. Red flags indicating you may be a victim include unauthorized transactions in your accounts, notices of changes to your address or other contact information that you didn’t initiate, missing account statements, and unfamiliar accounts on your credit report.
FINRA and the BBB offer these tips to avoid becoming the victim of ATO:
- Watch What You Click. The best way to protect yourself from a malicious link is to make sure you don’t click on one.
- Use Strong Passwords. Do not share your passwords with others, do not store them on your computer, use a different password for each of your accounts, and change your passwords regularly. Consider using a password manager that suggests and saves strong passwords.
- Enable Multi-factor Authentication (MFA). MFA uses two or more different types of authentication factors – such as a password plus a code sent by text message or a physical identifier, such as a fingerprint, voice, or facial recognition.
- Maintain Computer Security. Security software packages with anti-virus, anti-spam, and spyware detection features are a must if you engage in online financial transactions.
- Use Your Own Device – and Secure It. If possible, avoid using public computers or devices to access your financial accounts. They may contain software that captures passwords and PINs.
- Be Cyber Safe When Using Wi-Fi. Many public hotspots, such as wireless networks in airports, hotels, and restaurants, reduce their security settings so it’s easier to use them. However, this also increases the possibility that someone could intercept your information.
- Review All Correspondence from Your Financial Institutions.
- Review your account activity and monthly account statements thoroughly as soon as they are available.
Randy Hutchinson is president & CEO Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South. This column is in partnership with Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/09/02/better-business-bureau-account-takeover-fraud-growing-threat/7962311001/ | 2022-09-02T21:21:16Z |
Company delivers enhanced capabilities on a fan favorite collection
OCEANSIDE, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlissLights®, creator of unique special effects lighting solutions for everyday use inside and outside of the home, today announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Sky Lite® Evolve. The newest installment of the highly rated Sky Lite galaxy projector collection joins the original Sky Lite and the Sky Lite 2.0, boasting all the fan-favorite features of its iconic predecessors, with a streamlined look and enhanced technology.
BlissLights® designed and patented a unique LED light technology for the Evolve projector, allowing colors to blend seamlessly into one another – ranging from delicate pastels to vibrant teals and purples. The ultra-sharp laser stars stand out brilliantly against soft, drifting clouds, offering a transformative experience unlike any other galaxy projector on the market.
Beyond the heightened color capabilities, Evolve also offers smart compatibility with customizable features and functionality, so users can select their perfect settings with the accompanying BlissHome app. Available for iPhone and Android, BlissHome unlocks special lighting effects, custom color selection options, timers, and more. The app can also be synced with Google Home and Amazon Alexa to unlock voice control capabilities.
The new minimalist spherical design with a quick and convenient set-up allows for more versatility. A full 360-degree rotation makes it simpler than ever to point the lights in the desired direction. With coverage of up to 900 square feet, the possibilities for relaxation and entertainment are endless.
"Our mission has always been to give individuals the power to transport, transform, and transcend easily" remarked Micah Green, Marketing Director of BlissLights. "So many people struggle with stress and anxiety or even being able to sleep every day. Our hope is that Sky Lite Evolve will help our customers create a sanctuary at home with the push of a button, allowing them to find relaxation, peace, and clarity."
Evolve is available for purchase at www.blisslights.com and Amazon for $59.99. To learn more, visit https://blisslights.com/ or check out BlissLights on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
BlissLights is a company based in Oceanside, CA that believes transforming your space can transform your mindset. After creating incredible lighting installations for major theme parks around the world, this scrappy team of dreamers began designing unique lighting systems in 2006 to help people experience the transformative magic of light and color anywhere. BlissLights continues to create high quality lighting systems with leading-edge holographic laser and LED lighting technology that enhance everyday homes and moments.
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Study conducted at The Massachusetts General Hospital's Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center demonstrated highly significant improvements in Overall Survival and other key endpoints
As seen previously, VTX-067 produced a safety profile similar to that seen in the Control group
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voltron Therapeutics, Inc., a Lucius Partners portfolio company, today announced that data from the previously announce Study '098 demonstrated clear Proof-of Concept for VTX-067 in the treatment of HPV related cancers. This is a well-validated murine model of HPV related cancers.
VTX-067, a Self-Assembling Vaccine (SAV) targeting select peptides from HPV related cancers, was developed using Voltron's Self Assembling Vaccine Platform. Voltron has executed an exclusive worldwide license for this technology from The Massachusetts General Hospital's (MGH) Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center (VIC).
Study '098 was a double blind, preclinical study evaluating VTX-067 in TC-1 tumor injected mice to evaluate its impact on Overall Survival of the mice, as well as other key efficacy and safety endpoints. The Primary Endpoint of the study was the vaccine's impact on Overall Survival of the mice.
Results of the study demonstrated:
- Improved Overall Survival: VTX-067/SAV had a highly significant, positive survival effect in the TC-1 tumor injected mice
- Tumor volume reduction: VTX-067 significantly reduced TC-1 tumor volume
- Dose response: there was a clear dose-response to SAV, with the overall best survival benefit to the TC-1 tumor bearing mice at the highest dose of SAV.
- Safety Profile: the SAV construct once again demonstrated it is well tolerated with no observed reactogenicity.
Commented Dr. Mark Poznansky, Director, Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, MGH: "The data clearly demonstrate that the inclusion of highly immunogenic epitopes derived from HPV in our self-assembled vaccine significantly controlled tumor growth and augmented survival in a well-established mouse model of HPV induced cancer, in comparison to control animals treated with saline or immunogenic peptides. Treatment with our vaccine also generated significant HPV targeted cell mediated immunity with no detectable reactogenicity. These results met, and indeed exceeded, our expectations for efficacy and immunogenicity in this important model"
Patrick J. Gallagher, Voltron's Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are tremendously excited about the results of this rigorously designed, double blind study for many reasons. First, our vaccine eradicated tumors in a number of mice in this aggressive tumor model at higher doses. Second, the data once again supports the SAV's incredible flexibility: Voltron has demonstrated success in producing a significant immune response in four different disease/animal models by using between two and 11 disease specific peptides. Finally, we have gained additional confidence in the utility of combing the SAV with a PD-1 inhibitor to drive targeted, durable responses."
James Ahern, Managing Partner, Laidlaw & Company (UK) and Founder of Lucius Partners, stated, "The team's expertise and commitment to driving this proof-of-concept study forward with a view to first in human trials has produced compelling results. We continue to identify additional programs for Voltron, which we will pursue in both oncology and infectious disease, that leverage our highly flexible vaccine platform to create new solutions for clinicians and patients. We remain focused on de-risking our programs and to provide value to our shareholders."
About Voltron Therapeutics, Inc.
Voltron Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was founded in 2017 to lead and accelerate the development of the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center (VIC), and the Massachusetts General Hospital's novel Self Assembling Vaccine technology in a variety of indications, including in Oncology and Emerging Infectious Diseases. Voltron holds an exclusive worldwide license to this technology. With the work of our world class team of researchers and development team, this technology has shown in certain pre-clinical studies initial proof of concept in two infectious diseases (including Lassa Fever) as well as two oncology indications (Ovarian and HPV Related Cancers). For more information, please visit www.voltrontx.com.
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Lucius Partners is a consultancy that provides a broad suite of services to help healthcare companies grow, achieve milestones and generate value for their shareholders.
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BARRIE, ON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm", "MediPharm Labs" or the "Company") a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today announced that it has been awarded a favourable summary of judgement in the Ontario Court of Justice in connection with a supply agreement dispute in the amount of $9.8M.
On January 24, 2020, MediPharm Labs filed a statement of claim ("Claim") in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against one of its long-term customers of cannabis concentrates. The Claim related to, among other things, the payment of outstanding amounts due to the Company for products shipped to and received by the customer and deposits owed to the Company for committed amounts not yet shipped.
On February 26, 2020, the defendant in the Claim filed a statement of defense and counterclaim. The Ontario Court of Justice has dismissed this counterclaim.
This summary judgement and subsequent payment, and recent conditional sale of the Company's Australian facility, will add over $16M in cash, strengthening the balance sheet.
David Pidduck, CEO of MediPharm Labs commented, "In the early days of the nascent cannabis industry many companies faced risks in collecting large receivables. This summary judgement will allow us to collect this $9.8M, which will dramatically strengthen our balance sheet. MediPharm now has many customers across multiple channels and our accounts receivable are healthy. The collection of this cash will significantly improve MediPharm's cash position and give us flexibility to consider M&A opportunities."
Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. Through its wholesale and white label platforms, MediPharm Labs formulates, develops (including through sensory testing), processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets.
In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a domestic Good Manufacturing Licence for the extraction of natural cannabinoids. The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding: collection of the court award, the need to raise capital through equity or debt vehicles, and MediPharm's ability to execute M&A opportunities in the future. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the inability of MediPharm Labs to obtain adequate financing; the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; and other factors discussed in MediPharm Labs' filings, available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that such statements 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 the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, MediPharm Labs assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.
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US solar companies weigh challenge to Biden pause on tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. solar manufacturers say they are considering legal challenges after President Joe Biden declared a two-year pause for tariffs on solar imports from Southeast Asia.
Biden also invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday as the White House moved to jumpstart solar installations that have been slowed or abandoned amid a Commerce Department inquiry into possible trade violations involving Chinese products.
The White House said Biden’s actions would boost an industry crucial to his climate change-fighting goals while not interfering with or shutting down the Commerce investigation.
But some domestic producers, including a California company that filed a complaint with Commerce about unfair competition from Chinese imports, said Biden’s actions would help China’s state-subsidized solar companies at the expense of U.S. manufacturers.
“President Biden is significantly interfering in Commerce’s quasi-judicial process,’’ said Mamun Rashid, CEO of Auxin Solar, which filed the complain with Commerce earlier this year.
“By taking this unprecedented – and potentially illegal – action, (Biden) has opened the door wide for Chinese-funded special interests to defeat the fair application of U.S. trade law,’’ Rashid said in a statement.
Auxin was not consulted before the White House announcement, Rashid said, nor did the White House contact other U.S. producers. Auxin is currently “evaluating all of our legal options,’’ he said.
Timothy Brightbill, a lawyer who represents domestic solar manufacturers, said Tuesday that Biden was using the pretext of declaring a national emergency to negate an ongoing trade investigation.
“That is unprecedented, it is bad law and it is extremely bad, short-sighted policy, because it only makes us more dependent on Chinese-owned solar companies,” Brightbill said. The U.S. industry contends that China has essentially moved operations to four Southeast Asian countries — Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia — to skirt strict anti-dumping rules that limit imports from China.
“The White House’s failure to consult with any American solar manufacturing companies before taking this unprecedented action is telling and an embarrassment,” Brightbill said.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Biden was responding to a legitimate emergency, “in this case the threat to the availability of sufficient electricity-generation capacity to meet expected customer demand.’’
Biden’s actions “will help ensure that we have the solar capacity additions necessary to meet our electricity and generation needs,’’ she said, calling the actions “particularly urgent given the impact of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine on the global energy supply,’’ as well as the intensifying impacts of climate change.
U.S. solar installers and environmental groups cheered Biden’s action, saying it would restore certainty and stimulate solar installations that have ground to a halt amid the Commerce inquiry, which includes potentially steep penalties that could be imposed retroactively.
Clean energy leaders have warned that the investigation — which could result in retroactive tariffs of up to 240% —imperiled up to 80% of planned solar projects around the country and could lead to thousands of layoffs.
Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, said Biden’s actions would “protect existing solar jobs, lead to increased employment in the solar industry and foster a robust solar manufacturing base here at home.’’
A Biden administration official, who asked not to be identified to discuss internal deliberations, said Biden’s decision was driven by White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy and climate envoy John Kerry, along with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The officials all worried that the Commerce inquiry jeopardized Biden’s goal to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035. Solar power is a key part of that agenda.
At the same time, Biden did not want to interfere with or shut down the Commerce inquiry, the official said.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Biden’s action “ensures America’s families have access to reliable and clean electricity while also ensuring we have the ability to hold our trading partners accountable to their commitments.’’
While Democrats mostly cheered the announcement, many Republicans slammed it as a gift to China.
Biden announcement “amounts to a two-year amnesty for the Chinese Communist Party for any violations of our trade laws relating to solar panel imports. This action will help China and harm American solar panel manufacturers and American workers,’’ said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Some Democrats agreed.
“Despite the U.S. leading the world in solar innovation, today 80% of the world’s solar panels are made in China — that has to change,’’ said Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, whose state is home to the largest U.S. solar-panel manufacturer.
“We have not invested in building up American capacity the way we should, and we have not addressed China’s repeated cheating,’’ Brown said in a statement. “On all these decisions, American solar manufacturers and their workers must be at the table.”
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, who has pushed Commerce to conclude its investigation, called Biden’s announcement a positive step that will save American solar jobs, including thousands in her state.
“The risk of additional tariffs on imported solar panels would have been devastating for American solar projects, the hundreds of thousands of jobs they support, and our nation’s clean energy and climate goals,’’ she said.
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SHANGHAI, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The inauguration ceremony of Shanghai Electric New Energy Development Co., Ltd. was held on July 15, marking the accelerated expansion and growth of Shanghai Electric's green, low-carbon business.
During the ceremony, Shanghai Electric Group announced its renewable energy roadmap alongside agreements with five partners to jointly develop renewable energy projects, in addition to establishing strategic partnerships with over ten financial institutions and industry partners to build a financial ecosystem for the renewable energy sector.
Shanghai Electric, a leading global integrated manufacturer of high-end equipment, has been building new comprehensive power systems and a complete solution for futuristic zero-carbon industrial parks in a move to take the lead in helping the Chinese government achieve its de-carbonization goals.
The Chinese government's carbon peak and carbon neutral policies, also known as the dual carbon goals, is a systemic change that is expected to have a broad and profound impact on both the economy and the whole of society while building a zero carbon society.
As a response to China's 14th Five-Year Plan, the company has developed a roadmap that focuses on the development of wind, solar, hydrogen and storage energy projects, alongside industrial intelligence, high-end medical equipment, and other new businesses.
The establishment of the renewable energy entity is a vital step in the right direction. The new company has received a total investment of RMB 3 billion, including RMB 2 billion from Shanghai Electric Group and RMB 1 billion from Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group each, and is aimed to become the most integrated and innovative provider of renewable energy projects and full lifecycle services.
With the domestic market as the initial area of expansion and an eye on expanding into international markets, Shanghai Electric New Energy Development will be committed to building a full lifecycle service platform for a renewable energy future by developing wind, solar, storage, thermal and hydrogen energy projects, as well as expanding the source-grid-load-storage integrated business. Based on the platform, the firm plans to create integrated solutions centered around system optimization, streamlined equipment, and intelligent control systems, providing strong support to the quality-driven development of Shanghai Electric Group's renewable energy business.
In the future, Shanghai Electric intends to focus on promoting industrial intelligence and the application of technologies while facilitating interactions between the energy and the industrial internet. Furthermore, the company plans to advance sustainable industrial development globally through the use of technologies by collaborating with government-owned parks, business customers, venture capital firms, technology partners and financial institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a better world for all.
Fengxian District Party Committee secretary, Li Zheng, and Shanghai Electric Group's Party Committee secretary and chairman, Leng Weiqing, both delivered speeches at the inauguration ceremony and welcomed the start of the new business.
In attendance were several government officials and top management executives, including Fengxian District Party Committee deputy secretary and mayor, Yuan Quan; Shanghai Electric's Party Committee deputy secretary and president, Liu Ping; Bank of China Shanghai Branch general manger, Zhang Shouchuan; Shanghai Guosheng Group's Party Committee secretary and chairman and Shanghai Guosheng Capital Management chairman, Shou Weiguang; Shanghai Electric Power Construction's Party Committee secretary and chairman, Jiang Lindi; and China Merchants Bank executive VP and Shanghai Branch general manager, Shi Shunhua.
In addition, other executives from Shanghai Electric Group and major financial institutions, including banks, and securities firms and trust companies, as well as several journalists were also part of the ceremony.
About Shanghai Electric
Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) is a world-class high-end equipment manufacturer, focusing on smart energy, intelligent manufacturing and smart infrastructure to provide green and intelligent industrial-grade system solutions. It has a global presence in industries such as new energy, efficient clean energy, industrial automation, medical devices and environmental protection.
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Canadian men busted with nearly 150 pounds of cocaine in semi-truck, authorities say
GILA BEND, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - Two Canadian men are in jail after a traffic stop led to a massive drug bust in Arizona last week.
On May 18, an Arizona Department of Public Safety sergeant reported he pulled over a semi-truck driven by Albi Naska, 36, with Victor Nikitin, 36, as a passenger on Interstate 8 just west of Gila Bend.
Arizona’s Family reports the sergeant noticed suspicious behavior from the men and had his K-9 sniff the trailer.
The K-9 picked up a positive alert, and the sergeant said he then searched the truck’s closet and sleep area. There, he found over 50 packages of cocaine, weighing a little more than 144 pounds.
According to authorities, Naska and Nikitin face several felony charges, including transportation, possession and sale of drugs. They were arrested and booked into the Maricopa County Jail.
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NEW YORK (AP) — State and local poets laureate from Alabama to Hawaii will each receive $50,000 grants from the Academy of American Poets, awards given for “positive contributions to their communities.”
The academy announced Tuesday that it will distribute $1.1 million to 22 laureates through its Poets Laureate Fellowship program. Since 2019, a total of $4.35 million has been given to 81 poets. The money is used for poetry programs, as submitted to the Academy of American Poets.
“Poets laureate at state and local levels promote the art of poetry and the position is an important way to recognize the place and possibilities that poets and poetry have in civic life, including in helping communities address issues of importance,” the academy’s statement reads in part.
Recipients include Emanuelee Outspoken Bean of Houston, Nebraska’s state laureate Matt Mason and Kealoha Wong of Hawaii. Other Laureate Fellows include Ashley M. Jones of Alabama, Lynne Thompson of Los Angeles and Gwen Nell Westerman of Minnesota.
On Tuesday, the Academy of American Poets also announced that it would give a total of $72,200 to eight local non-profit organizations that support the Fellows’ proposed projects.
The Poets Laureate Fellowship program was established in partnership with the Mellon Foundation. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/poets-academy-gives-50000-grants-to-local-state-laureates/ | 2022-08-02T14:33:40Z |
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richey May, the largest independent public accounting firm headquartered in Colorado and a national firm, is also ranked as one of the top 100 public accounting firms in the country.
Inside Public Accounting (IPA), has published its annual list of Top 100 U.S. public accounting firms and Richey May has made the list for the first time; this year ranking #99 overall. IPA's annual list recognizes accounting firms with the highest net revenue in the United States.
"This recognition is another milestone in Richey May's growth. We are thankful for our employees who demonstrate the #RicheyMayWay every day —their hard work and their desire to help each other and our clients is what makes us successful," said Richey May Managing Partner and CEO Jason Yetter.
In the past year, Richey May has added over 115 new team members to its established network of expert financial and business advisors who support the firm's ongoing growth and expansion into new practice areas.
Richey May provides full-service advisory and technology consulting along with assurance and tax services to clients nationwide. The firm specializes in the financial services, alternative investments, mortgage banking, and other regulated industries, and offers a wide range of tailored solutions to meet the needs of many diverse types of organizations, from Fortune 1000 to successful privately held companies and their owners. www.richeymay.com
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SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, metabolic, autoimmune, ophthalmology and other major diseases, announces that the first patient with diabetic macular edema (DME) has been successfully dosed in the Phase 1 study of IBI324, a potential first-in-class ophthalmic recombinant human anti-VEGF-A and anti-Ang-2 bispecific antibody.
This Phase 1 dose escalations study (CTR20221524) aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of intravitreal injection of IBI324 in subjects with diabetic macular edema (DME).
IBI324 is a dual-target specific recombinant fully humanized anti-VEGF-A and anti-Ang-2 bispecific antibody developed by Innovent, which can achieve anti-angiogenesis, vascular stabilization and inflammation inhibition by blocking both VEGF-A and Ang-2, aiming to bring more potential clinical benefits to DME patients, such as prolonging the dosing interval and improving treatment compliance.
Professor Xiaodong Sun, Vice President and Director of the Eye Center of the First People's Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, principal investigator of this study, stated: "Anti-VEGF ophthalmic agents are now the standard of care for many neovascular fundus diseases. However, existing anti-VEGF drugs require repeated intravitreal injections every 4 to 12 weeks. Frequent injections and follow-up reduce patient compliance with treatment, resulting in poor long-term treatment efficacy in many patients. For example, persistent macular edema remains in approximately 40% of patients with DME under standard treatment. The multi-targeted agents based on anti-VEGF has become the current trend in drug development for fundus diseases. We expect IBI324 to demonstrate positive safety and bioactivity results in the DME population by blocking both VEGF-A and Ang-2 targets and lengthen the dosing interval, leading to more options for clinical treatment."
Dr. Lei Qian, Vice President of Clinical Development of Innovent, stated: "IBI324 is an innovative molecule independently developed by Innovent for the treatment of fundus diseases. It is an anti-VEGF/ anti-Ang-2 bispecific antibody and another innovative dual-target molecule Innovent advances to clinic in the field of ophthalmology. It deploys the global pioneering antibody design in the form of scFv (single-chain Fv) + VHH (single-domain antibody) and owns global intellectual property rights. The results of preclinical studies showed the effect of IBI324 in inhibiting angiogenesis and reducing vascular leakage, indicating a potential advantage of a longer dosing interval compared with the competitors. The first-in-human Phase 1 study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of IBI324 in the patients with DME and provide solid ground for further clinical development. We look forward to further in-depth collaboration with experts in clinical and academia community to bring more potential innovative drugs to the clinic and ultimately benefit more patients and families."
About Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the retinal microvascular, DME is a chronic progressive disease that causes impaired vision or even blindness due to swelling of the central part of the retina. The incidence of diabetic retinopathy has gradually increased, and it is also one of the main causes of blindness in working-age adults and the elderly1, which seriously affects the quality of life of diabetic patients, and places a heavy financial burden on society2. Hyperglycemia and associated metabolic pathways, oxidative stress as well as inflammation in diabetes are thought to be closely related to the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy and DME, which can lead to neurodegeneration, early microvascular damage, and damage to the neurovascular unit3. In this state, VEGF expression is upregulated, leading to neovascularization, disruption of vascular endothelial cell integrity, and vascular leakage caused by damage to the blood-retinal barrier; Ang-2, by binding Tie2 receptor on vascular endothelium, can disrupt the stability of the endothelial cell layer and cause leakage4, which acting in combination with VEGF leads to the development of DME.
About IBI324
IBI324 is a bispecific anti-VEGF and anti-Ang-2 recombinant fully humanized antibody independently developed by Innovent Biologics. The N-terminus can block VEGF-A-mediated signaling pathway and inhibit the growth and proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, thereby inhibiting angiogenesis, reducing vascular permeability and vascular leakage; the C-terminus of IBI324 is an Ang-2 binding domain independently screened by Innovent that can specific inhibit the binding of Ang-2 to Tie-2 receptor, and therefore improve the sensitivity to other inflammatory factors, further stabilize blood vessels and inhibit vascular leakage. IBI324 can inhibit neovascularization and stabilize blood vessels and inhibit inflammation that mediated by VEGF-A and Ang-2, which may bring more clinical benefits to patients with DME.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 34 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune disease and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor), NAILIKE(olverembatinib) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 3 asset under NMPA NDA review, 4 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 20 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Sanofi, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
Disclaimer:
- This indication is still under clinical study, which hasn't been approved in China.
- Innovent does not recommend any off-label usage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent Biologics ("Innovent"), are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Innovent does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly.
These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Innovent with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Innovent's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Innovent's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
Innovent, the Directors and the employees of Innovent assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialise or turn out to be incorrect.
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- Chinese Diabetes Society Retinopathy Group, Chin J Diabetes Mellitus, 2018,10(4): 241-247.
- Kusuhara S, Fukushima Y, Ogura S, Inoue N, Uemura A. Pathophysiology of Diabetic Retinopathy: The Old and the New. Diabetes Metab J. 2018;42(5):364-376.
- Maisonpierre PC, Suri C, Jones PF, et al. Angiopoietin-2, a natural antagonist for Tie2 that disrupts in vivo angiogenesis. Science. 1997;277(5322):55-60.
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MIAMI, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curve Health, a software & services company that provides connected senior care for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), today announced the hiring of Amanda Pritchard as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Pritchard will direct the company's financial planning and serve a key role in strategic decision-making as Curve scales nationwide.
Curve Health empowers SNFs and their nurses to expand their care offerings for residents and their families, thus improving the patient care experience and reducing hospitalizations. Curve's solution goes beyond telemedicine to include live diagnostics, health information exchange, predictive analytics, smart billing, and business intelligence.
A study by Western Journal of Emergency Medicine found care provided through the Curve Health platform reduced SNF patient hospital admissions by as much as 80%. Curve's solution combines best-in-class technology with a team of seasoned healthcare and nursing home professionals.
"I have had the privilege of supporting family members going through different stages of their life. This has fueled a passion for the advancement of healthcare delivery," said Pritchard. "Curve is on a mission to support those who need help the most, and I couldn't be more proud to be part of the team making this happen."
Pritchard brings a unique skill set to Curve following 20 years in public and private companies in healthtech, fintech, manufacturing and accounting. She began her career as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers and most recently served as the VP of Finance at 6 Degrees Health. Amanda obtained her Bachelor and Master's in Accounting at the University of Southern California.
"We're thrilled to bring Amanda onboard at this inflection point in our growth," said Rob MacNaughton, Curve's CEO. "Amanda's expertise across industries will serve the company well as we deliver our best-in-class platform to skilled nursing and home health organizations as well as the providers we support to deliver optimal care."
The integration of Curve Health's platform enables nurses to expand care options available to residents in SNFs. Residents are directly connected from their rooms with remote providers through a tablet, allowing collaboration with onsite nurses who execute treatment plans. Enhanced care is made available through advanced predictive analytics, ensuring more accurate identification and treatment of medical conditions, and accurate execution of advanced care plans. Additionally, business intelligence analytics enable SNFs to improve staffing allocation, and smart billing features provide appropriate reimbursement for remote physician groups.
About Curve Health:
Curve Health is senior care without walls. Founded in April of 2020 on a platform that's reduced patient transfers from Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) to Emergency Departments by 80%, Curve advances connected senior care by bridging the silos that hinder healthcare delivery today; enabling physicians to remotely care for patients in SNFs, at home, in ambulances or wherever they may be. Curve combines telemedicine, a health information exchange, predictive analytics, and smart billing into a single platform, resulting in higher quality care + significant return on investment while ensuring the most seamless patient experience. To learn more visit: www.curvehealth.com.
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Celebrating ambitious pioneers tackling our biggest challenges
CARY, N.C. , May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Milind Bagade, Co-Founder & CEO, and Sayam Bagade, Co-founder & COO, of e-Emphasys Technologies, Inc. were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Southeast Award finalists. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Milind and Sayam were selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
"It is a privilege to be recognized as a finalist for this most prestigious award, and an honor to be named alongside other highly talented and successful individuals," said Sayam Bagade, Co-founder and COO. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and social awareness demonstrated by our global team of 460+ passionate team members, the real heroes!"
e-Emphasys Technologies has experienced tremendous growth over the years, becoming one of the fastest growing enterprise software providers in the equipment distribution and rental industry. The fully integrated cloud platform is deployed at some of the world's leading companies, helping them to streamline processes, improve customer service, and better leverage data and analytics to positively impact operations.
"We are overwhelmed to be the recognition by Ernst & Young. There are so many people to thank along the way, but e-Emphasys' success is truly driven by our employees," said Milind Bagade, Co-founder and CEO. "We were convinced that the equipment distribution and rental industry held tremendous opportunities for digitization and process improvements that could be driven by the lessons learned in the manufacturing industry. Our goal was to be a complete Digital Transformation partner for our customers, providing a comprehensive, modern enterprise platform that would connect every level of their business through automation of workflows and better integration with key business partners such as OEM's. We're extremely proud to bring innovations such as Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality to the industry, leveraging IoT data to improve service levels and utilization of equipment. Our team is committed to continuous enhancement to ensure our solutions remain a source of competitive advantage for our customer base."
Regional award winners will be announced on June 15, 2022. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
About e-Emphasys Technologies
e-Emphasys Technologies Inc., is a global enterprise software provider for the equipment, heavy truck, and rental industries. e-Emphasys is exclusively focused on the Industrial Machinery and Equipment (IM&E) domain, providing services to dealers and rental companies, including several Fortune 500 customers. The e-Emphasys Dealer Management Platform incorporates a full suite of best-in-class technology including Business Intelligence and Reporting, CRM, Mobile Field Service Applications, Inspection Applications, eCommerce Customer Portals, RFID, Artificial Intelligence, IoT and Telematics. For more information, visit www.e-emphasys.com.
About EY Private
As Advisors to the ambitious™, EY Private professionals possess the experience and passion to support private businesses and their owners in unlocking the full potential of their ambitions. EY Private teams offer distinct insights born from the long EY history of working with business owners and entrepreneurs. These teams support the full spectrum of private enterprises including private capital managers and investors and the portfolio businesses they fund, business owners, family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Visit ey.com/us/private
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LOS ANGELES , July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. ("LMP" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LMPX).
Class Period: June 29, 2021 – May 19, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 26, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the LMP lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/lmp-automotive-holdings-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company engaged in the improper identification and elimination of intercompany transactions; (2) that the Company used incorrect estimates for chargeback reserves for finance and insurance products; (3) that the Company had misclassified certain items in its financial statements which impacted balance sheet and income statement financial statement captions; (4) that there were material weaknesses in LMP's internal control over financial reporting; (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company overstated its revenue; (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate certain of its previously issued financial statements and results; and (7) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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MIAMI, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 15th, five of the biggest players in the revitalization of Downtown Miami will gather in one room to discuss their vision for the transformation of this culturally and historically rich neighborhood.
DISRUPT—The Rebirth of Downtown announces its expert panelists for this month's panel discussion: Moishe Mana–Founder & Chairman of Mana Common, Daniel Peña Giraldi—School of Whales COO & Stambul USA Principal, Mika Mattingly–Executive Managing Director at Urban Core, Juan Mullerat–Principal at Plusurbia Design, and Yair Levy–Head of Time Century Holdings LLC.
DISRUPT is hosted by School of Whales, a real estate crowdfunding platform hailed by Mayor Francis Suarez for being Miami born and female founded. The monthly speaker series is held on the third Wednesday of every month at Bar La Real to discuss intriguing topics often brushed off by mainstream culture. School of Whales believes that access to educational information is just as important as access to investment opportunities and provides this space for industry leaders and Miami locals to enjoy illuminating conversation over craft cocktails.
Register here for DISRUPT—The Rebirth of Downtown while spots are still available!
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SB 1013 (Atkins), a bill expanding the bottle deposit system to include wine and distilled spirits, is also loaded with pork for major corporations that don't need it, Consumer Watchdog and The Story of Stuff Project said today.
The Container Recycling Institute (CRI) calculates that pork giveaways total nearly $400 Million through fiscal year 2027/28 while CalRecycle holds a surplus of more than $600 million in the form of unredeemed CRV deposits. CRI withdrew its support from SB 1013 after the late amendments: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/CRI%20neither%20support%20or%20oppose%20analysis%20on%20CA%20SB%201013.pdf
The bill was dropped at the 11th hour with no possibility of amending it.
"Stealing money from consumers will come at the expense of the program that could be bankrupted in a matter of a few years," said Liza Tucker with Consumer Watchdog. "This money would be better spent developing greater points of access for consumers and more redemption opportunities. The fact that this bill was written behind closed doors and put in print when there was no time for amendment speaks volumes about its intent."
"The bottle bill has been in dire straits for years, these funds could have been invested to kick start a major transition to refillable containers and ensuring a bonafide return-to-retail provision for Californians, with a concrete environmental impact," said Sam Pearse, Lead Campaigner at the Story of Stuff Project. "Instead, they are choosing to support special interests."
SB 1013 also rewrites the rules of the bottle deposit program with an eye toward forming grocer cooperatives in 2025 as a way of making redemption more convenient. The rewrite could work to create better access if the rules are drafted correctly and enforced.
"We welcome the attempt to create more access, but it should not come with $400 million worth of pork that threatens to bankrupt the CRV fund."
SB 1013 sets aside the following pork:
- A total of $300 million in "market development payments" to glass beverage container makers through January 2028. These payments will go to the Gallo Glass Company, the biggest glass container plant in the U.S. that belongs to E&J Gallo Winery, and a handful of other major California glass container makers. "This market is already developed, it does not need development money." said Liza Tucker of Consumer Watchdog. "Facilities have already been built for this purpose, including by Gallo, and consumers CRV deposits shouldn't underwrite enormously profitable companies such as Gallo to do it."
- A total in "market development payments" of $30 million to plastic reclaimers and makers through fiscal 24/25. The infrastructure also already exists.
- A total of $30 million for glass "quality incentive payments" through fiscal 27/28. These payments do not improve the quality of glass. They allow glass processors to lower the cost to waste haulers of taking dirty glass off their hands and do nothing to decrease waste hauler contamination rates of glass collected through curbside bins.
- Grants totaling $45 million through fiscal 27/28 to companies to expand glass cullet processing in the state, to furnish bins to regional pilot programs to collect glass, and for a few big recyclers in Sacramento and Hayward to help fund transportation of empty glass beverage containers by rail.
"These grants do not help existing redemption centers that are dying on the vine, they only help manufacturers and the biggest recyclers," said Tucker.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday pledged his country’s support in resolving long-standing disputes in the Balkans that continue to threaten stability in the troubled region.
Speaking in the Serbian capital Belgrade, Erdogan expressed hope that a recent agreement settling a travel document dispute between Serbia and Kosovo can help further bolster regional stability.
Tensions recently soared between Serbia and Kosovo over a mutual refusal to recognize each other’s travel documents. The dispute was resolved through Western mediation but other problems remain. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 which Belgrade won’t recognize.
“We are ready to extend our support and I hope that there is now a positive acceleration which will be sustained in the Balkans, because the Balkans can no longer tolerate these kind of problems,” Erdogan said at a joint press conference with Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic.
Erdogan’s stop in Belgrade was part of a tour of the Balkans. He visited Bosnia on Tuesday and on Thursday travels to Croatia where he will inaugurate a mosque.
Turkey has in recent years ramped up its presence in the Balkans, both politically and economically. Mainly Muslim Bosniak communities in Bosnia and Serbia have close relations with Ankara, while Turkish companies have increased investment in infrastructure projects throughout the region.
Erdogan also said Turkey would like to help three rival ethnic groups in Bosnia “find reconciliation.” Tensions there also have been simmering following the devastating 1992-95 war.
Erdogan and Vucic oversaw the signing of a string of cooperation agreements, including abolishing passports and simplifying travel between the two countries through the use of identity cards only. Serbia also asked for Turkey’s help to supply electricity from Azerbaijan through the coming winter amid a continent-wide energy crisis, Vucic said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-turkeys-erdogan-pledges-help-to-bolster/ | 2022-09-07T16:58:30Z |
New beach-inspired Pacifica Lime and Strawberry wine cocktails available in three made-for-summer sizes
ST. HELENA, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Mar Margarita Wine Cocktails today announced its entry into the popular ready-to-drink margarita wine cocktail market – currently growing by more than 50 percent and worth more than $199 million annually1. The vacation-inspired duo in Pacifica Lime and Strawberry expressions beckons the beach with bold flavors from agave wine blended to perfection with real lime and strawberry juices. Each 13.9 percent ABV offering is vegan, gluten-free and available nationwide in three summer-ready sizes: 187mL four-packs ($11 SRP) plus 750mL ($10) and 1.5L ($18) bottles.
"This summer, we invite beach-goers and beach-dreamers alike to enjoy this new twist on America's most-loved cocktail2," said Jennifer Hohman, director of marketing for Del Mar Margarita Wine Cocktails. "Simply twist the top and pour your favorite flavor over ice for your ticket to good times in the sunshine and a beachside state-of-mind with this sessionable summer sipper."
Refreshing and tangy, Del Mar Pacifica Lime Margarita opens with zesty notes of real lime juice accompanied by fresh flavors of organic Blue Weber agave from Jalisco, Mexico. Del Mar Strawberry Margarita delivers the same juicy mouthfeel, accented by sweet and succulent notes of real strawberry. Both are crafted with wine made from the agave plant – the base in craft tequila spirits. Agave wine is a fortified wine made from fermented agave plants, resulting in a lower ABV agave-based alcohol that delivers tequila-like flavors and aromas without the boozy burn. Together, these ingredients elegantly blend into Del Mar Wine Cocktails with a lower ABV than traditional margaritas – all while maintaining the classic aromas of agave and tempting taste of tequila in a ready-to-drink format.
Like its namesake oceanfront city, Del Mar Margarita Wine Cocktails evoke a beachside state-of-mind. Twisting the top of Del Mar brings memories of sun on your shoulders, friends by your side and toes in the sand. Kick off your summer and reach for the beach with classically delicious margarita wine cocktails from Del Mar; with one sip, you'll escape to a flavorful and fun vacation* (*flip flops not required).
About Del Mar Margarita Wine Cocktails
Reach for the beach and live life in the sunshine with Del Mar Margarita Wine Cocktails, a refreshing ready-to-drink wine cocktail made with agave wine and a beachside state-of-mind. With two delicious flavors, Pacifica Lime and Strawberry, Del Mar brings memories to mind of friends by your side and your toes in the sand. Like its beachfront city namesake, Del Mar knows life by the ocean. This ready-to-drink margarita brings you to the beach and the good times in the sunshine that it provides. After all, Del Mar is more than a destination. It's a state of mind. For more information, visit www.delmarwinecocktails.com.
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to qualifying jurisdictions. The PSGP is an essential part of CPSC's national campaign to prevent drain entrapment and drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of deaths among young children.
The grant program is made possible through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which seeks to provide state and local governments with assistance for education, training and enforcement of pool safety requirements, as well as anti-drowning education. Since the Act's passage in 2007, the agency has provided nearly $5 million in funding to 24 recipients.
"CPSC is proud to be able to help states and municipalities with these funds to support their water safety efforts. The Virginia Graeme Baker Act grants can potentially save lives through enforcement of pool safety laws, informing the public about entrapment dangers and other education to prevent drowning," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. "I urge states and municipalities to take advantage of this opportunity to help their own communities take on one of the leading causes of deaths for young children."
Grant applicants must be a state or local government or U. S. Territory that has an enacted or amended a law that meets the requirements of the VGB Act (15 U.S.C. 8001), sections 1405 and 1406.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the solicitation on Grants.gov, under grant opportunity CPSC-22-001. Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2022.
CPSC's website www.PoolSafely.gov has more information about the Pool Safely Grant Program and the VGB Act. PoolSafely.gov has free, downloadable information for the general public, state and local officials, the swimming pool and spa community and the media.
This child safety law has helped reduce the risk of drowning and drain entrapment by requiring public pools and spas to install new safety drain covers and through federal grants and education programs to encourage states and localities to require residential pools and spas to utilize physical barriers, such as a fence completely surrounding the pool, with self-closing, self-latching gates. See additional pool safety tips at www.poolsafely.gov.
Jurisdictions can contact the grants management officer Janet Davis at JDavis@denali.gov or 907-271-3036 for more information.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
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- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
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The Food Tech Startup will Begin its Rollout in the Bay Area and New York on Earth Day
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sundial Foods, the food tech company that uses breakthrough technology to create plant-based whole cuts of meat, today announced its first foodservice partnerships as part of a gradual rollout throughout 2022. The brand's Sundial Wings will be added to the menu at select eateries in New York and the Bay Area beginning today on Earth Day.
"This soft launch is a step toward our goal to provide nutritious, environmentally-friendly alternatives to animal protein," said Sundial Foods co-founder and CEO Jessica Schwabach. "By beginning with strategic foodservice partnerships, we will be able to share our plant-based chicken wings with eager diners – whether vegan, flexitarian, or meat lovers – while we work toward an e-commerce launch later this year."
Sundial Foods will be available at the following foodservice locations with additional restaurant partners slated to be announced throughout the spring and summer:
- Orchard Grocer & Deli (New York's Lower East Side) – starting April 22, 2022
- Foghorn Taproom (San Francisco, multiple locations) – starting April 29, 2022
Co-founders Jessica Schwabach and Siwen Deng first met while working on a school project for the University of California Berkeley's Alternative Meats Program. Schwabach and Deng turned the assignment into a fully operating company and participated in Nestlé's R&D Accelerator in 2020 as well as SOSV's IndieBio program last year. As one of the most innovative startups emerging from the current food tech boom, Sundial Foods announced a $4 million seed round in late 2021 that includes: Nestlé, Food Labs, Clear Current Capital, SOSV / IndieBio, and others.
Sundial Foods offers the complete chicken wing experience from skin to bone using 100% plant-based ingredients without any artificial flavors or synthetic chemicals. For more information or to reach out with interest in serving Sundial Foods, visit SundialFoods.com.
Brought to market on Earth Day 2022 by two 20-something co-founders, Sundial Foods is a plant-based food tech company born out of U.C. Berkeley's Alternative Meats program. Sundial Foods' flagship product, Sundial Wings, offers the complete wing experience skin-to-bone with a convincing meaty texture and an irresistible crispy skin thanks to breakthrough proprietary technology. Sundial Wings are made with just eight easy-to-recognize ingredients such as chickpeas, sunflower oil, and nutritional yeast. With more fiber and less saturated fat than chicken, Sundial Foods provides a craveable, animal-free alternative to traditional chicken wings.
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Checking data privacy in pursuit of lower costs at the gas pump
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As the price of a gallon of gas skyrockets, millions of Americans are turning everywhere they can to save money.
Some gas apps that claim to help save money may do more harm than good.
Vice President, Denise Groene of the Better Business Bureau in Kansas says location data is particularly valuable to advertisers.
She says “One of things you can do is after you download an app immediately go into the settings and you can adjust what information you want to share. So every app is going to be different but maybe you don’t want to use your location setting, a lot of these will allow you to use the toggle button to turn that off. If the app does not allow for that then you have the decision, maybe you want to go ahead and delete the app off of your phone, maybe you don’t want to participate in this company selling your location services to others”.
Also be careful about information tied to your money.
“So some may have you enter in your credit card or banking information as a way to give you cash back,” Groene says. “Other apps may allow you to skip that step and not divulge any sort of financial information, you may not get the rewards involved in using that app but you’re also helping to protect your data.”
Groene says new technology like smart thermostats, voice control systems, cars, even refrigerators often work through apps, which open you to even more vulnerabilities.
When you set up any sort of app regardless of how it’s connected make sure you’re taking the time to use long, unique and strong passwords to help prevent anybody from being able to access that particular app.
The BBB and the National Cyber Security Alliance says pay attention to internet-connected devices, keep tabs on apps, and don’t click on unfamiliar links.
“Our information is like gold so you have to protect it, so it’s important to make sure before that you know agree to those terms and conditions on how that company is going to use your information” says Groene.
Groene says if you don’t feel like reading an apps privacy policy you can always look up the company’s privacy policy online.
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MEXICO CITY, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stori, a rapidly growing fintech company offering credit card products to Mexico's underserved population, today announced its latest round of financing of $150 million, which values the company at $1.2 billion. As a result of this latest round of financing, Stori now joins a select group of Mexico-based companies to achieve "unicorn" status.
Stori's latest Series C-2 financing comes just nine months after raising one of Latin America's largest Series C rounds and includes a $50 million equity investment from BAI Capital, GIC, and GGV Capital, along with participation from other existing and new investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Vision Plus Capital, Goodwater Capital, Tresalia Capital and Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP. Additionally, Davidson Kempner arranged a $100 million debt facility for the Company.
"Stori's ability to raise this round during a time of economic uncertainty demonstrates the confidence of investors in Stori and its mission," commented Annabelle Long, Founding Partner, BAI Capital. "Stori stands out from its competitors with its strong team, disciplined execution, and unparalleled capacity to serve the underbanked populations."
Founded in 2018, Stori offers credit card products to underserved populations. With more than 1.4 million customers in Mexico, Stori offers every customer the chance to obtain a credit card and build their credit history with no complicated paperwork, no credit history, and no annual fee. The entire user experience - from applying for the card to paying bills - is carried out through the Stori mobile app.
"The Stori team is a rare combination of industry background, hustle and change-the-world attitude. The market demand for inclusive financial products tuned for local markets is clear, and the results are not surprising. We continue to be excited about partnering with the Stori team as they grow across Latin America" commented Hans Tung, Managing Partner, GGV Capital.
Proceeds from this latest round of financing will be used to invest in the growth of the team and extend product offerings beyond the credit card. The company also plans on expanding its geographic reach across Latin America targeting 100 million underserved consumers.
"This new round of investment is a significant milestone and takes us one step closer towards our vision of changing the lives of millions who are currently underserved by traditional financial institutions," said Bin Chen, Stori CEO and Co-Founder. "By addressing key pain points of our customers with a simple and mobile-first experience, we hope to play a major role in democratizing credit access, making our customers' lives easier, and supporting economic growth across Latin America."
Stori joins the ranks of the very few Mexican startups who reached unicorn status, bringing it one step closer to its ambitious goal of serving 100 million underserved customers in Latin America. Marlene Garayzar, Chief Governance Officer and Co-Founder, becomes the first Mexican woman to have founded a unicorn technology startup in the country.
"We are proud to bring financial inclusion to more than 1.4 million customers in Mexico. This important milestone could not have been possible without our incredible teams in Mexico, the US, and Asia, and to all our customers who embraced our brand and product," said Garayzar. "We firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunities credit and other financial tools can unlock."
From, Stori...
A billion thanks!
Stori is building the top consumer fintech in Latin America. With a mission to expand access to credit cards for underserved populations, Stori leverages a mobile-first model and global best practices in product design and underwriting to serve its customers' needs. With Stori, customers have access to not just a universally accepted digital payment card, but also fair credit. For more information, visit here.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Waste Management, Inc. ("Waste Management" or the "Company") (NYSE: WM) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Waste Management investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of certain Waste Management redeemable senior notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WM investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million indicated in the merger agreement between the Company and Advanced Disposal Services; (ii) as a result, the merger would not be completed by July 14, 2020, the end date under the merger agreement; and (iii) the Waste Management redeemable senior notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Waste Management during the relevant time frame, you have until August 8, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Emergency crews respond to car-pedestrian collision in downtown Topeka
Published: May. 25, 2022 at 5:32 AM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were responding to a car-pedestrian collision early Wednesday on the west edge of downtown Topeka.
The collision was reported around 5:23 a.m. at S.W. 6th Avenue and Topeka Boulevard.
There was no immediate word on the extent of injuries.
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Cost increases are driving budgetary challenges for health systems, hospitals, and medical groups
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released a new report detailing the significant challenges facing health systems, medical practices, and hospitals due to inflation, rising expenses, and staffing shortages. The 2022 edition of MGMA DataDive Cost and Revenue, which reflects data from more than 4,000 organizations spanning a variety of specialties and practice types, reveals several compounding financial and economic factors are having a major financial impact across the healthcare industry.
For additional analysis of the data, MGMA created the data report, "Maintaining Margin in the Inflation Era." The data report provides commentary and insight into the DataDive Cost and Revenue data set, including key findings on the ongoing impacts of productivity gaps compared to pre-pandemic benchmarks, uneven financial recoveries of physician-owned and hospital-owned practices, trends in total medical revenue by ownership and specialty type, increases in operating expenses, and declines in staffing levels.
"Costs have risen to a point where the margins of medical groups are imperiled in ways we haven't seen since the early lockdown months of 2020," said Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer of MGMA. "The data in this report underscores the crucial financial strain that many of these businesses faced in 2021 and we've seen this trend not only continue but intensify into this year."
MGMA's "Maintaining Margin in the Inflation Era" report includes an enhanced analysis of data from MGMA DataDive Cost and Revenue. Key findings include:
- Productivity levels are still lower for most physician-owned and hospital-owned practices compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic levels).
- Total medical revenue increased across the board within the last year — another suggestion of practice operations starting to return to pre-pandemic levels — with the biggest jump occurring in physician-owned, nonsurgical practices.
- Physician-owned primary care and nonsurgical specialty practices experienced an increase in operating costs from 2020 to 2021. The decrease in demand for surgical practices may be attributed to a pause in elective surgeries during COVID-19 surges.
- Hospital-owned practices saw some of the most significant jumps in operating costs per full-time physician from 2020 to 2021, while hospital-owned primary care practices saw a nearly 11 percent decline year over year.
The report includes additional findings on rising malpractice costs, statistics on the impact of inflation on medical practices, and cost-containment analysis and strategies. Download the data report for more in-depth analysis and reporting.
About MGMA
Founded in 1926, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the nation's largest association focused on the business of medical practice management. MGMA consists of 15,000 group medical practices ranging from small private medical practices to large national health systems representing more than 350,000 physicians. MGMA helps nearly 60,000 medical practice leaders and the healthcare community solve the business challenges of running practices so that they can focus on providing outstanding patient care. Specifically, MGMA helps its members innovate and improve profitability and financial sustainability, and it provides the gold standard on industry benchmarks such as physician compensation. The association also advocates extensively on its members' behalf on national regulatory and policy issues. To learn more, go to MGMA.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Media Contact: Brad Krebs, 314-973-8090, press@mgma.org
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The Habit Burger Grill Opens in San Jacinto on August 15th
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Habit Burger Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads and more announces the grand opening of a new location in San Jacinto. Located at 1580 S. San Jacinto Ave., the fast-casual restaurant will serve up its 'Habit Hospitality' beginning August 15th.
In honor of the exciting grand opening, The Habit Burger Grill will host exclusive pre-opening VIP events for The Habit's CharClub members. Guests can receive an invite to this exclusive sneak peek by signing up for the CharClub at www.habitburger.com/sanjacinto.
- Free Charburger Day (Friday, August 12th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a free freshly-made Charburger, fries and drink. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
- Free Charburger Day (Saturday, August 13th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a free freshly-made Charburger, fries and drink. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
- Free Habit Day (Sunday, August 14th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a free chargrilled meal from one of our pre-set menus. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
The restaurant will offer dine-in, takeout and drive-thru ordering. Curbside pick-up and delivery will be available via The Habit Mobile App and online at order.habitburger.com. Convenient delivery is also available through DoorDash, Postmates and Uber Eats. Guests also have additional convenient ordering options including state-of-the-art indoor self-serve kiosks.
"Each new restaurant opening brings the excitement of being able to welcome new guests. We are delighted to be able to serve our chargrilled classics, like our award-winning Charburger and signature sandwiches, to the San Jacinto community," said Iwona Alter, Chief Brand Officer at The Habit Burger Grill.
"Our team is honored to be able to take part in bringing The Habit Burger Grill's newest restaurant in San Jacinto to life. We are confident that the famous chargrilled flavors and 'Habit Hospitality' will be a success," said Stan Singh, franchisee.
The Habit Burger Grill is California's best-kept secret, as it was named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" With its cooked-to-order mantra, The Habit Burger Grill's open flame sears a distinctive smoky flavor into their famous Charburgers, fresh marinated chicken, sushi-grade ahi tuna and tenderloin steak. Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality.
This Habit Burger Grill's dining room and drive-thru will be open Monday - Sunday from 10:30am - 10:00pm.
Connect with The Habit Burger Grill on social media at facebook.com/habitburgergrill, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger, tiktok.com/@habitburgergrill, and youtube.com/habittube.
About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
Born in Santa Barbara, California in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring grilled tenderloin steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh handcrafted salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. The Habit Burger Grill was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines, named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" and featured in Newsweek's "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022." The Habit Burger Grill has since grown to over 330 restaurants in 14 states throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington as well as 13 international locations, seven in China and six in Cambodia. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by historic mortgage origination activity and substantial increase in home values, the American Land Title Association reported title insurance premium volume increased 35.9% during 2021 when compared with 2020. The title insurance industry generated $26.2 billion in title insurance premiums during 2021 compared with $19.2 billion during 2020, according to ALTA's Market Share Analysis.
Overall, total operating income for the industry was up 33.4%, operating expenses increased 32% and loss and loss adjustment expenses were up 2.3 percent. In 2021, the industry paid more than $474.4 million in claims.
While the overall expense to purchase a home has increased significantly the past few years, the cost of title insurance coverage has decreased 7% since 2004. This means for each dollar of premium a consumer purchases, they get an extra $26 in coverage compared with 2004.
"Incredibly low mortgage rates lead to an unprecedented increase in real estate transactions and substantially higher home values," said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb. "Those factors—caused in part by the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic—contributed to the record title insurance premium volume, which the title industry won't see again soon. The majority of title professionals were busier in 2021 than they ever have been, but even important than volume is that—no matter how busy they are—ALTA members continue to prioritize accuracy, security and efficiency to ensure homebuyers are protected before they even step over their new threshold."
Top 10 Underwriters
- First American Title Insurance Co., 20.5%
- Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., 14.8%
- Chicago Title Insurance Co., 14%
- Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., 13.5%
- Stewart Title Guaranty Co., 8.9%
- Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., 5.9%
- Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co., 4.1%
- WFG National Title Insurance Co., 2.8%
- Title Resources Guaranty Co., 2.4%
- Doma Title Insurance Co., 1.9 %
Top 5 States
- Texas, $3.52 billion (+39.5%)
- Florida, $2.89 billlion (+52.1%)
- California, $2.82 billion (+24.6%)
- New York, $1.45 billion (+42.8%)
- Pennsylvania, $1.18 billion (+42.4%)
Click here for more market share data. ALTA expects to release Q1 2022 market share data around June 1.
About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, is a national trade association representing more than 6,000 title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstracters, title searchers and real estate attorneys. ALTA members conduct title searches, examinations, closings and issue title insurance that protects real property owners and mortgage lenders against losses from defects in titles.
Contact: Megan Hernandez
Office: 202-261-0315
Email: mhernandez@alta.org
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today its Mississippi subsidiary, Magnolia Health Plan (Magnolia), has been awarded the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) contract. Under the new contract, Magnolia will continue serving the state's Coordinated Care Organization Program, which will consist of the Mississippi Coordinated Access Network (MSCAN) and the Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The new contract term is four (4) years and includes the option for two, 1-year renewals.
"We are honored to have the opportunity to continue serving our state partners to help build a healthier Mississippi," said Brent Layton, Centene's President and Chief Operating Officer. "We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnerships with our network of local providers and community partners, to deliver member-focused care and improve health outcomes while strengthening communities throughout Mississippi."
Nearly 1 in 4 Mississippians' healthcare is covered through the state's Medicaid managed care program, which provides access to physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy, hospital, and other services. Today, Magnolia serves more than 150,000 Medicaid enrollees and partners with 30,850 healthcare providers statewide.
"For more than a decade, Magnolia has been committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare for Mississippians," said Aaron Sisk, Magnolia President and CEO. "We believe our focus on the wellness of the whole person, along with our local presence in Mississippi, allows Magnolia to uniquely address the health needs of our communities."
Magnolia has served the Medicaid population in partnership with DOM since 2011. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter. Additionally, Magnolia provides insurance for the Medicare population through its Medicare Advantage plan, WellCare.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, https://investors.centene.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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In particular, these statements include, without limitation, statements about our future operating or financial performance, market opportunity, value creation strategy, competition, expected activities in connection with completed and future acquisitions and dispositions, including statements about the impact of our recently completed acquisition of Magellan Health, Inc. (the Magellan Acquisition), other recent and future acquisitions and dispositions, our investments and the adequacy of our available cash resources. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on numerous assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, business strategies, operating environments, future developments and other factors we believe appropriate. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are subject to change because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future, including economic, regulatory, competitive and other factors that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. Except as may be otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date hereof. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from projections, estimates, or other forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, variables and events including, but not limited to: our ability to accurately predict and effectively manage health benefits and other operating expenses and reserves, including fluctuations in medical utilization rates due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19; the risk that the election of new directors, changes in senior management, and any inability to retain key personnel may create uncertainty or negatively impact our ability to execute quickly and effectively; uncertainty as to the expected financial performance of the combined company following the recent completion of the Magellan Acquisition; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Magellan Acquisition or the acquisition of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (the WellCare Acquisition) or other acquired businesses will not be realized, or will not be realized within the respective expected time periods; disruption from the integration of the Magellan Acquisition or the WellCare Acquisition, unexpected costs, or similar risks from other acquisitions or dispositions we may announce or complete from time to time, including potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or regulators, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; the risk that the closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals, for the pending dispositions of Magellan Rx and our Spanish and Central European businesses, may be delayed or not obtained; impairments to real estate, investments, goodwill and intangible assets; a downgrade of the credit rating of our indebtedness; competition; membership and revenue declines or unexpected trends; changes in healthcare practices, new technologies, and advances in medicine; increased healthcare costs; changes in economic, political or market conditions; changes in federal or state laws or regulations, including changes with respect to income tax reform or government healthcare programs as well as changes with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively referred to as the ACA) and any regulations enacted thereunder that may result from changing political conditions, the new administration or judicial actions; rate cuts or other payment reductions or delays by governmental payors and other risks and uncertainties affecting our government businesses; our ability to adequately price products; tax matters; disasters or major epidemics; changes in expected contract start dates; provider, state, federal, foreign and other contract changes and timing of regulatory approval of contracts; the expiration, suspension, or termination of our contracts with federal or state governments (including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE or other customers); the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings or matters, including, but not limited to, our ability to resolve claims and/or allegations made by states with regard to past practices, including at Envolve Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. (Envolve), as our pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) subsidiary, within the reserve estimate we recorded in 2021 and on other acceptable terms, or at all, or whether additional claims, reviews or investigations relating to our PBM business will be brought by states, the federal government or shareholder litigants, or government investigations; the timing and extent of benefits from strategic value creation initiatives, including the possibility that these initiatives will not be successful, or will not be realized within the expected time periods; challenges to our contract awards; cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents; the exertion of management's time and our resources, and other expenses incurred and business changes required in connection with complying with the undertakings in connection with any regulatory, governmental or third party consents or approvals for acquisitions or dispositions; any changes in expected closing dates, estimated purchase price and accretion for acquisitions or dispositions; restrictions and limitations in connection with our indebtedness; our ability to maintain or achieve improvement in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star ratings and maintain or achieve improvement in other quality scores in each case that can impact revenue and future growth; the availability of debt and equity financing on terms that are favorable to us; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations; and risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports that Centene has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This list of important factors is not intended to be exhaustive. We discuss certain of these matters more fully, as well as certain other factors that may affect our business operations, financial condition and results of operations, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Due to these important factors and risks, we cannot give assurances with respect to our future performance, including without limitation our ability to maintain adequate premium levels or our ability to control our future medical and selling, general and administrative costs.
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What are must-have kitchen appliances?
From a house to an apartment to somewhere in between, the kitchen is often the heart of any gathering. On weeknights, kids do their homework on the counter while you’re preparing dinner, and there’s just something about a warm kitchen that makes party guests feel comfortable while snacking and conversing.
However, if you don’t have the right kitchen appliances to prepare dinner or appetizers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or trapped by extra tasks. The right kitchen gadgets can also take your cooking to the next level. So, whether you’re looking to expand your culinary skills or want to spend more time relaxing and less time cooking, here are some incredible kitchen appliances you’ll never cook without again.
How to choose kitchen appliances for your home
Determine your needs
While a few kitchen appliances are a must-have for every kitchen, you should stock your kitchen with gadgets that are most useful for your needs and cooking skill set. Determining your needs will also help determine where you should spend the most money. For example, if you often make smoothies, invest in a quality blender that will last. Or, if you bake bread or make cookies every day, a KitchenAid mixer will save you a lot of time.
Be mindful of your space
Whether you have an apartment kitchen or a large cooking area, you need to be mindful of your space. If you have a tiny kitchen, you may want to opt for multi-purpose cookers like an Instant Pot or air fryer. However, if you have ample room, be mindful that some large appliances may not fit in standard cupboards.
Consider how easy it is to use
Even if you find an appliance useful, you may not reach for it often if it requires a lengthy clean-up process or needs to be put in storage because of its large size. Consider all aspects, including how to clean your kitchen appliances, where you need to store them and if it makes your life easier.
Must-have kitchen appliances
Affordable kitchen appliances
Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle With Removable Handles
Instead of using several pans or cooking your meal in batches, this electric griddle will help you get out of the kitchen faster. Its 22- by 11-inch cooking surface is ideal for making a large batch of pancakes, several quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches or eggs for the entire family. With removable handles, it’s also convenient to store and fits in most kitchen cabinets.
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Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle
If you fancy a cup of tea in the morning, or anytime at all for that matter, here’s something to help you get that cozy cup in quickly. This cordless, stainless steel electric tea kettle boils water in no time at all and has an auto-shutoff feature. Think of this for college dorms as well.
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Mueller Ultra-Stick 9-Speed Immersion Hand Blender
Once you have an immersion blender, you’ll never want to go without it ever again. From pureeing soups to beating eggs to making whipped cream, this versatile immersion blender has a ton of uses. In addition to the motor body, it comes with several attachment heads, including a blender, egg whisk and milk frother.
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Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill
Using a large outdoor grill every day can be time-consuming and impractical for apartment living or bad weather. This compact indoor grill delivers consistent results on your favorite foods and provides those signature grill marks. Since the grill plate, hood and drip tray are all removable and dishwasher-safe, you’ll spend less time cleaning.
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Midrange kitchen appliances
COSORI Air Fryer Oven Combo 5.8QT Max XL
Whether you need to heat up french fries, make healthier chicken wings or cook veggies, this air fryer can do it all. With a 5.8-quart basket, it’s big enough to fit an entire 5-pound chicken or enough for three to five people. As a bonus, the basket has a nonstick coating and is dishwasher-safe.
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Anova Culinary Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker
While most people are unfamiliar with a precision cooker, it’s a must-have appliance for cooking meat, eggs or vegetables. Because it circulates water at a precise temperature, your food cooks perfectly every single time. Plus, it’s small enough to keep in a drawer.
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Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
This versatile appliance can replace your slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan and more, making it ideal for small kitchens or anyone looking to streamline their cooking. It features quick one-touch programs and cooks your favorite meals up to 70% faster than traditional methods.
Instead of having a single-serve Keurig and a pot coffee maker, this model combines the best of both to make coffee for your whole family or just yourself. Whether you’re making a single cup or an entire carafe, there are several options to choose from. Plus, the drip cover can be removed to allow for large travel cups.
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High-end kitchen appliances
Breville Smart Oven Pro Countertop Convection Oven
Whether your regular oven is full or you want to toast up to six pieces of bread quickly, this convection oven is ideal. It has 10 cooking functions, including toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza and more. You can also slow cook a meal for up to 10 hours before switching to a warm setting.
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KitchenAid Tilt-Head 5-Quart Artisan Stand Mixer
One of the most coveted and long-lasting kitchen appliances is the KitchenAid Stand Mixer. This 5-quart model can mix up to nine dozen cookies or four loaves of bread at once. Plus, there are separate attachments available to make pasta, spiralize or grind meat.
Ninja BL770 Mega Kitchen System
This Ninja Mega Kitchen System includes a 1500-watt motor base, 72-ounce powerful crushing pitcher, 64-ounce food processor, two 16-ounce ninja cups with to-go lids and several blades. Plus, all the parts are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CellOrigin Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. announced that it has made an agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical on strategic global collaborations to develop, manufacture and commercialize a proprietary "off-the-shelf" iPSC-derived Chimeric Antigen Receptor Macrophages (CAR-iMAC) for cancer immnotherapy.
This collaboration takes the advantages from both parties by integrating complementary technologies and expertise as well as combining industry-leading R&D, manufacture and marketing capabilities.Both parties will collaborate on new drug development and commercialization, and will push CAR-iMAC pipelines forward to clinical trials.
"Innovation, and bringing the best products to benefit patients are the core values we both appreciate", said Dr. Jin Zhang, the co-founder of CellOrigin Biotech and a principle investigator of Zhejiang University, "that's something that brings us together".
"We are excited to collaborate with Qilu Pharmaceutical because of its prestige in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry as well as its successful track record in new drug discovery. We (CellOrigin) will keep seeking other potential industry collaborators, jointly exploring and developing innovative anti-tumor drugs, and benefiting more cancer patients" said Dr. Tong Jiansong, Chief Executive Office at CellOrigin Biotech.
"CellOrigin is an outstanding startup with a strong research background and valuable industry experience. It has focused on original techniques in cell therapy and gained rich expertise in GMP manufacture. It is an ideal strategic partner for novel cell therapy and it is our pleasure to collaborate with such a great biotech company." said Qilu Pharmaceutical.
About Qilu Pharmaceutical
Qilu Pharmaceutical is one of the leading vertically integrated pharmaceutical companies in China focusing on the development, manufacturing and marketing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) & finished formulations. Qilu currently has 13 subsidiaries, 11 manufacturing sites and over 30000 employees worldwide, 70% of whom are with bachelor's degrees or above. It ranks No.8 in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry by sales revenue in 2019. Dedicated to offering more affordable medicines to the world and improving people's well-being, Qilu has exported its products to over 80+ countries.
About CellOrigin Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
CellOrigin Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. is committed to the development of genetically engineered pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) derived immune cell therapies (such as macrophages, NK cells), with its own proprietary intellectual property. The founders are experienced leaders from Zhejiang University, Harvard University and top pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world. They apply cutting-edge technologies in editing and differentiating iPSCs to immune cells in order to deliver novel allogeneic off-the-shelf cell therapies for the treatment of cancer patients around the world.
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Seed+ funding round led by Seven Seven Six nets $14 million
New York, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucleus Genomics, a next-generation consumer genetic testing and analysis company, has raised $14 million in a new funding round led by Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six. The NYC-based company, founded by Kian Sadeghi, is building a DTC genetic testing platform that provides innovative genetic risk and disposition score analyses on an extensive number of diseases and traits by leveraging whole-genome sequencing (WGS). The company also believes in maximal data ownership and liberty by providing its users total autonomy over their genetic data.
Ohanian joins a lineup of investors across technology, healthcare, and media, including Founders Fund, Adrian Aoun (CEO, Forward Health), Brent Saunders (former CEO, Allergan), Patrick Hsu (Bioengineering Professor, UC Berkeley), Hugo Barra (CEO, Detect), Austen Allred (CEO, Bloom Institute of Technology), Packy McCormick (Founder, Not Boring), Shrug Capital, Alexandra Botez (influencer), Anthony Pompliano, and many others.
The additional funding, along with the company's initial seed financing raised in 2021, will help Nucleus bolster its scientific and engineering team. They are continuing to set up the computational and physical infrastructure required to analyze whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data at scale, customize disease and trait reports, and send genetic testing kits to users.
Nucleus provides WGS genetic testing kits for users to receive rare variant analysis and polygenic scores across a wide variety of diseases and traits — ranging from breast cancer risk to longevity disposition. Individuals who have done DTC microarray genetic testing from companies such as 23andMe can upload their genotyped DNA on the Nucleus platform to receive a subset of the possible genetic analyses, centering around polygenic scores. These scores are calculated by combining the effects of hundreds, thousands, or even millions of DNA letters that vary from one individual to another.
A big part of Nucleus' mission is to ensure that the user's overall experience from the reports is personalized by combining genetic and non-genetic data.
"We want people to see all their data — their whole-genome sequence, blood tests, doctors' reports, sleep cycle, running duration — their entire health story in one place," said Lasse Folkersen, Ph.D., Nucleus' Chief Scientific Officer. "But most importantly, they will see how their daily life decisions, combined with their genetics, influence their traits and risk for disease. That's where our algorithms and scientific expertise play a critical role."
Nucleus is acutely aware of the lack of diversity in genomic datasets. The company is looking to help gradually fix this issue by making their reports accessible, informative and inclusive.
"Nucleus is reimagining the DTC genetic analysis experience for people of all ages, across all places," said Caio Hachem, Nucleus' Chief Operations Officer. "Our team, which consists of people across the globe, reflects the diversity we want to see in our user base."
"The promise of personalizing the healthcare experience was made decades ago," Sadeghi added. "Nucleus is bringing that promise to fruition, starting with consumer genetic testing."
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Nucleus is redefining DTC genetic testing. By combining polygenic scores with traditional rare variant DNA analysis, the company provides comprehensive assessments of genetic disposition across a myriad of diseases and traits. Nucleus' mission is to empower people to take agency over their health so no one dies from preventable disease -- that's why the company is building a platform based on cutting-edge science, where everyone has their genome in their pocket, complete clarity on their risks, and are empowered by personalized health measures. Nucleus is also bridging the gap between people, doctors, and scientists to help discoveries, therapies, and cures find their way to people faster. Learn more at mynucleus.com.
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TAMPA, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRTG) ("Heritage" or the "Company"), a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company, will announce Second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 4, 2022, followed by a 9:30 am ET conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Conference Call Details:
Participant Dial-in Numbers Toll Free: 1- 888-346-3095
Participant International Dial In: 1-412-902-4258
Telephone participants should ask to be joined into the Heritage Insurance Holdings call.
Webcast:
A live audio webcast of the earnings call will be available in the investors section of the company's website. The call will be archived and available for replay.
Financial information, including material announcements about Heritage, is routinely posted on investors.heritagepci.com.
About Heritage
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company. Through its insurance subsidiaries and a large network of experienced agents, the Company writes approximately $1.2 billion of gross personal and commercial residential premium across its multi-state footprint.
Investor Contact:
Kirk Lusk
Chief Financial Officer
klusk@heritagepci.com
Mike Houston and Julia Ward
Lambert
HRTG@lambert.com
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Maria Warner, Jayden Mitchell, Zoe Mort were Marlington girls golf team's formidible trio
UNIONTOWN — One is about to go her separate way. The other two return, but must tackle a huge challenge this fall.
Marlington's Maria Warner, Jayden Mitchell and Zoe Mort can take comfort in this: The memories of a great 2021 high school golf season will last a lifetime.
It was no surprise to see the Dukes' trio post the three best girls scores in Monday's First Tee of Canton Junior Tour event at Raintree. Warner, Mitchell and Mort led Marlington to a Division II state runner-up finish a year ago. The Dukes held the lead after the first round.
Warner and Mitchell also played on Marlington's 2019 state runner-up team.
"I've had so much fun," said Warner, who will be a senior this season. "I just love my team.
"When I was a freshman, my sister (Bella) was on the team. My sophomore year we weren't as good, but still did fine. Then junior year, it was so much fun going to state.
"I guess it's high expectations, but it's worth it. You have something to work for."
Warner shot 83 Monday to win the girls ages 16-18 division title. Mitchell finished second at 86.
Mort also shot 86 to win the 13-15 division. It was Mort's breakthrough freshman season last fall that helped the Dukes become title contenders again.
"She was another scorer you could always count on," Mitchell said. "She was never going to come in with a bad score."
Mort was the medalist at last year's Eastern Buckeye Conferece/Tri-League Tournament and the EBC Player of the Year. She finished third at the sectional and district tournaments and tied for ninth at state.
"I didn't know my season was going to be that good," Mort said. "I ended up breaking five school records, I think. I was kind of surprised, but I worked really hard for it."
Mort, Mitchell and Warner were a formidible trio for the Dukes. Mitchell and Warner shared medalist honors and Mort finished sixth for at the sectional tournament. Mitchell finished third, Mort tied for fifth and Warner tied for seventh at districts. Warner tied for fifth and Mitchell came in 11th at state.
"We all could keep that consistency," Mort said. "Maria and Jayden also made it fun. We went out there and just played."
The only thing keeping the Dukes from becoming state champions was Lima Central Catholic. The Thunderbirds rallied in the final round and beat Marlington by 12 shots. They also finished 11 shots ahead of the Dukes in the race for 2019 state title.
"The second time hurt a little more," Mitchell said. "It was my last chance, and we were actually winning after the first day. I shot even par on my last nine, but it wasn't enough.
"It was still fun."
Mitchell will be heading to Malone University to play golf for the Pioneers. Warner and Mort return to Marlington this fall.
Mitchell's departure is just one reason why contending for a state title will be tougher.
"We're Division I now," Warner said.
With talented players like Mort and Warner leading the way, the Dukes will be ready for the challenge.
Scassa, Gambone break 80 in wins
Jackson freshman Raffaele Scassa shot a tournament-low 78 to win the boys ages 13-15 division. Hoover sophomore Daniel Gambone fired a 79 to win the 16-18 division. Gambone chose to play in the oldest division despite being just 15 years old.
Cade Allen was the boys 10-12 division champion with a 38 over nine holes. Frankie Hutzler won the girls 10-12 division with a 44.
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FIRST TEE OF CANTON JUNIOR TOUR
At Raintree Golf & Event Center
Boys
Ages 16-18
Daniel Gambone — 79
Matthew Caldwell — 84
Jack Mayle — 86
Tyler DeRoy — 88
Nathan Varner — 90
Grant Price — 90
Evan Back — 93
Colin Whitmer — 99
Andrew Arway — 101
Caleb Harsh — 104
Sam Boyles — 109
Ages 13-15
Raffaele Scassa — 78
Evan Jordanides — 86
Dayne Bontrager — 87
Dylab Suboticki — 88
James Yoder — 90
Kyle Hein — 93
Carter Russell — 93
David Barret — 94
Eddie Karam — 94
Anthony Swigart — 96
Mason Campbell — 98
Trenton Shrock — 101
Hayden Bunner — 105
Dylan Bourquin — 106
Caden Timpe — 106
Henry Self — 111
Seth Anderson — 112
Owen Casper — 112
Nolan Troyer — 112
Jonny Stephan — 121
Vance Vargas — 129
Fritz Houston — 132
Ages 10-12
9 holes
Cade Allen — 38
Noah Ickes — 39
Anthony Gambone — 39
Benjamin Wood — 55
Carter Thorn — 56
Brock Shocklee — 62
Lucas Dragomier — 74
Ethan Carman — 75
Girls
Ages 16-18
Maria Warner — 83
Jayden Mitchell — 86
Campbell Young — 91
Peyton Biery — 91
Cami Shanget — 93
Nina Shaffer — 97
Audrey Nichols — 98
Sydnee Shocklee — 101
Isabella Grails — 102
Kelsey Nieman — 108
Anna Myers — 110
Leah Starcher — 113
Ages 13-15
Zoe Mort — 86
Ellie Hutzler — 88
Ava Kemp — 89
Kylie Porter — 92
Francesca Hatheway — 101
Milena Grametbauer — 103
Lauren Brown — 109
Leah Dang — 113
Maranda Bille — 121
Brooke Shocklee — 135
Ages 10-12
9 holes
Frankie Hutzler — 44
Charlie Brophy — 57
Gia Remark — 60
Olivia Dougherty — 60
Kaelyn Harper — 75
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Dear Heloise: The staff where I work is having a retirement party in late October for a very nice co-worker. He and his wife have done very well for themselves financially. They don’t have children, their house is paid off, as are their cars, and in truth, they want for nothing. So, what do you give to someone retiring from a job they’ve done for about 30 years? The company is giving him an expensive watch and a large flat-screen TV. I’m open to suggestions.
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Features clinically-backed ingredients in five unique formulas, which can be used together throughout the day to support specific cognitive needs from morning to night
SALT LAKE CITY, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solaray, one of the original vitamin, mineral and herbal supplement brands founded in 1973, with a full array of products backed by science and rooted in nature, today announced the launch of Solaray SharpMind: a collection of advanced nootropics expertly crafted with clinically-backed nutrients, adaptogens and fermented organic mushrooms designed to support mental and emotional well-being.* Five unique formulas — Stress, Energy, Focus, Mood and Sleep — offer targeted support for specific cognitive needs.* The company first launched its popular Solaray SharpMind Brain supplement in 2000. This new line builds on the success of that product and offers a complete, customizable program of formulas that can be used on its own or together throughout the day. All Solaray SharpMind products are now available at Solaray.com and at retailers online and nationwide, including health food stores, Amazon and Walmart.com. Solaray has also partnered with the renowned MATTE Projects to produce a short feature film to accompany the SharpMind launch, kicking off its Illuminate video series that aims to share knowledge of supplement health and wellness with the wider public. Click here to view.
Nootropics are taking the industry by storm. First developed in 1964, these supplements are trending with consumers ranging from fitness enthusiasts to college students and beyond thanks to its ability to support mental performance and overall cognitive function.* A report from Grand View Research predicts the category will expand to $13.38 billion by 2028.
"Unlike many nootropics on the market today, Solaray SharpMind nootropics utilize only the highest-quality, most efficacious ingredients, including proven, clinically-backed nutrients consumers can count on," said Michael Crooks, Vice President of Marketing for Solaray. "From the mental alertness needed when studying for finals to the sense of calm and serenity required for healthy sleep, the cognitive benefits of nootropics are clear: They can help people be sharper and at their best, day or night."
The Solaray SharpMind nootropics line consists of five formulas that can be used in combination:
- SharpMind Stress: Crafted with L-theanine, GABA, organic Shitake mushroom and Shoden® Ashwagandha, which has been clinically observed to support a healthy sleep cycle, a calm mind and occasional stress.*†
- SharpMind Energy: Formulated with Rhodiola, organic Cordyceps mushroom and enXtra® Alpinia Galangal, a caffeine-free ingredient clinically observed to sharpen alertness and focus for up to five hours.* †
- SharpMind Focus: In addition to organic Lion's Mane mushroom and Bacopa, this formula also contains award-winning Cognizin® Citicoline, clinically observed to support focus, clear thinking, mental alertness, and cognitive energy.*†
- SharpMind Mood: A primary ingredient is Zembrin® Sceletium tortuosum, clinically observed to deliver an alert serenity that supports mood and overall sense of well-being.* † The formula also contains Holy Basil, Lithium, and organic Reishi mushroom.
- SharpMind Sleep: Along with Melatonin, L-glycine, and organic Reishi mushroom, this formula includes Shoden Ashwagandha, demonstrated to support a healthy sleep cycle.*†
"The right nootropic supplements can help maintain balance between the activation and relaxation of our nervous system," said Max Willis, Chief Innovation Officer for Solaray. "Backed by science and rooted in nature, Solaray's new SharpMind nootropics line combines clinically studied nootropic ingredients with adaptogenic herbs and fermented mushrooms to help the brain and body adapt and respond appropriately to daily needs. We are proud to introduce this family of products to the public, as it represents our purpose to help people everywhere Live Brighter and embrace the moments that matter most."
†Shoden is a registered trademark of Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd.; enXtra is a U.S. trademark of Enovate Biolife Pvt Ltd.; COGNIZIN is a registered trademark of Kyowa Hakka Bio Co., Ltd., it won NutraIngredient's 2022 Ingredient of the Year for Cognitive Function; Zembrin is a registered trademark of HG&H Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Limited. U.S. Patents #6,288,104, #8,552,051 and #8,980,339 B2.
*These statements have not been reviewed by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
About Solaray
Founded in 1973, Solaray, Inc. is one of the pioneering vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplement brands within the natural products industry, helping establish the category. Part of The Better Being Co. (previously Nutraceutical), Solaray aims to help people become their healthiest selves through its commitment to award-winning product innovation, stringent testing protocols, wide-scale education on supplement health and wellness, and comprehensive sustainability programs that give back to the environment and communities therein. Today, with more than 900 product solutions, Solaray offers a full line of vitamins, minerals, herbs and herbal extracts that help consumers everywhere pursue a healthy lifestyle. For more information and to purchase products, please visit Solaray online at Solaray.com, or on Facebook and Instagram.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Sema4 Holdings, Corp. (NASDAQ: SMFR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 14, 2022 to August 15, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: November 7, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Sema4 Holdings, Corp. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there was a significant risk that Sema4 would reverse a material amount of previously recognized revenue that it could not recoup from third party payors; (2) the Company was experiencing declining selling prices for its reproductive health segment; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Sema4's financial results would be adversely affected; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Sema4 Holdings Corp. you have until November 7, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Sema4 Holdings Corp. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the SMFR lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/sema4-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=31583&from=4.
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J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assisted Living Locators, a leading senior placement and referral service, set a new monthly record in franchise growth by awarding a dozen franchise agreements in August. The franchise development milestone underscores the needs of seniors, the most vulnerable population, and growing demand for more businesses that serve them.
"The needs of an aging population continue to grow and so too does Assisted Living Locators," said Angela Olea, RN Assisted Living Locators CEO. "The senior care services we provide will forever be essential. That was true during the pandemic, and it will continue into the future as we face a possible recession. We continue to experience a surge in interest from franchisee candidates who recognize the senior space growth potential. Our franchise owners and home office team have worked tirelessly to bring the best care and service to our clients as the demand for our services accelerates."
This month, Assisted Living Locators awarded 12 franchise agreements to Tracy Raymond, Olympia and Bellevue, WA; Susan and Jim Carey, Oceanside-Encinitas, CA; David and Marla Capra, Palm Springs-Coachella Valley, CA; Mary Zabian, Worcester-Framingham, MA; Kevin Smith, Boston and West Massachusetts, MA; Jennifer Thayer, Pittsburgh, PA; Jennifer and Francis McAndrews, Annapolis, MD; and Shane and Misty Clark, Dayton, Vero Beach and Jupiter, FL.
"We plan to continue growing our network supporting our mission to help more and more clients live their best life possible," explained Olea. "We offer an affordable franchise opportunity with a rising customer base, where you can make a difference in your community. We encourage qualified candidates to apply as we expand across the U.S."
Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost, nationwide senior care placement and referral service for in-home companion care, independent retirement options, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. The company has 140 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia.
To learn more about Assisted Living Locators franchising, call 800-267-7816 or visit: www.assistedlivinglocatorsfranchise.com.
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WATCH: Flash mob looters ransack convenience store, block off street
Published: Aug. 21, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CNN) – The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the flash mob robbery of a convenience store.
The incident started Monday night with a street takeover where vehicles blocked an intersection on L.A.’s south side. Some drivers were able to cut donuts in the blocked off street, leaving skid marks on the pavement.
The mob then rushed to a nearby 7-11 store and looted it, stealing lottery tickets and everything of value.
Before police could respond, the street was unblocked and the looters fled the scene.
If anyone recognizes any faces in the video, police ask them to call Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
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NEW YORK , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D&S Marketing Systems, Inc. (D&S), New York-based provider of Advanced Placement (AP) preparation books, has partnered with Magic EdTech to offer a solution for schools to access their publications digitally. This will empower schools that have opted for eBooks as they phase out of traditional physical textbooks. D&S digital initiatives for teachers and students will be powered by Magic EdTech's flagship technology solution, MagicBox™, an award-winning SaaS digital learning platform, accessed by over 6 million users globally.
Easing Learning Delivery and Access
With nearly 40 years of success in publishing AP preparation textbooks, D&S broadens its scope by providing access to its learning materials via a digital platform.
The company is an established leader in the AP preparation and review segment. Their offering includes learning resources authored and edited by the most reputed academics in the field. Today, thousands of private and public schools across the US use these resources to power their students for a bright future.
The transition to MagicBox™ will allow the company to offer AP preparation textbooks in a format compatible with multiple devices and operating systems. D&S will also continue to offer traditional physical textbooks for those who prefer them.
"We are excited to offer D&S eBooks to our schools! Not only can eBooks be delivered instantly, they can accommodate more learning styles and students can study anywhere at any time. Additionally, the app offers many features including bookmarking, searching, annotation, highlighting, teacher dashboard to track student analytics and more," says David Lederman, Founder and President of D&S. The company believes no job is more important than helping students learn, reach their full potential, and achieve success.
MagicBox's eReader will allow interactive and personalized learning in addition to online/offline capabilities for a smooth experience.
"This partnership is significant to us because it furthers our commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in education and fulfilling our mission of Digital Education for Everyone," said Annu C Singh, Chief Product Officer at Magic Edtech.
About Magic Edtech
Magic EdTech is an NY-based technology company harboring 30+ years of Education experience. Its flagship platform, MagicBox™, helps create and conceptualize digital learning solutions for K-12 and higher education.
About D&S Marketing Systems, Inc.
Since 1985, D&S has published Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation books for numerous subjects. It is an industry leader in AP preparation and review.
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Leading Provider of Solar Roofs Bolsters Executive Team to Meet Growing Demand for Timberline Solar™
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has announced two key advancements on its leadership team. The promotions, Gabriela "Gabi" Bunea as Chief Solar Innovation Officer, and Ralph Robinett as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Deployment, position the company for continued growth and innovation following the launch of their award-winning solar roof, Timberline Solar™. Developed and assembled in California, Timberline Solar™ is the only solar roofing system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials.
"Execution in innovation and manufacturing are critical to taking residential rooftop solar from a niche product to reaching our vision of energy from every roof. Gabi and Ralph have proven their determination, leadership, and ability to deliver industry-changing products. They have been essential leaders on the team that brought the award-winning Timberline Solar to market," said Martin DeBono, President of GAF Energy. "I'm thrilled to continue working alongside them and our entire team to transform more and more roofs into solar roofs."
Dr. Gabriela Bunea, Chief Solar Innovation Officer
Gabi creates world-changing technology and believes in combining solar energy generation with sustainable building materials. She brings 20 years of extensive technical experience and leadership in the solar and microelectronics industries to GAF Energy, most recently as Vice President of Research, Development and Deployment at SunPower Corporation. Prior to that, she held multiple roles managing Module Research, Development, Deployment and Product Design at SunPower, and previously worked as a Member of the Technical Staff in the Microelectronics Division at Lucent Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Boston University and is an active member in IEEE Women in Engineering.
Ralph Robinett, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Deployment
Ralph brings the world-changing innovations of GAF Energy to mass production. Before joining GAF Energy, Ralph held senior leadership positions in global operations, manufacturing, engineering and quality in the solar, electronics, and semiconductor industries. Most recently, Ralph was the VP of Operations at Celestica. Prior to that, he was the VP of Operations at SunPower Corporation, where he led SunPower's solar panel manufacturing and operational excellence organizations.
Homeowners interested in solar roofing options and roofers interested in installing GAF Energy products can find out more at: www.gaf.energy.
About GAF Energy
GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofer partners. The company's leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy's products have received numerous awards and honors, including the FastCompany 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, and the NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.
About Standard Industries
Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees. The Standard ecosystem spans a broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and private companies from early to late-stage—as well as world-class building solutions, performance materials, real estate and next-generation solar technology. Throughout its history, Standard has leveraged its deep industry expertise and vision to create outsize value across its businesses, which today include operating companies GAF, BMI, Grace, GAF Energy, Siplast, Schiedel and SGI, as well as related businesses Standard Investments and Winter Properties. For more information, visit www.standardindustries.com.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering ("IPO") of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Stronghold Digital Mining securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa, were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold Digital Mining would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold Digital Mining could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold Digital Mining would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about Stronghold Digital Mining's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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The Location Is the Brand's First Full Drive-Thru Experience
PLANTATION, Fla., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smokey Bones is becoming the first fast-casual dining brand in the U.S. to add a fully equipped all digital drive-thru lane to its restaurants. The first drive thru is opening at the Bowling Green, Ky., restaurant and is available to guests starting Wednesday, June 22.
While other brands have added designated pick-up windows, the Smokey Bones drive-thru will have everything a quick service restaurant has, meeting the expectations of a traditional drive-thru customer. Complete with digital ordering boards, digital order confirmation, high-quality audio, a drive-up window for express menu pick up, and parking spots for Smokey Bones favorites that take a little more time, the drive-thru window offers guests another option for ordering and picking up food from Smokey Bones.
"Not only does a drive thru lane address the way people are dining today with more to go orders, but it makes it faster, easier, and more convenient for guests to enjoy Smokey Bones 'anytime anywhere' – our vision for Smokey Bones' off-premise dining," said CEO James O'Reilly. "We believe drive-thru is a next generation initiative for casual dining and has the potential to redefine what 'fast casual' really means."
In another industry first, Smokey Bones' virtual brands – The Wing Experience and Burger Experience – will also be offered in the drive-thru and are available for pick up at the same window.
For people in Bowling Green, Smokey Bones is offering free donuts from 8 am – 10 am on Wednesday, June 22. This offer is only available via the drive-thru and while supplies last.
"We are committed to the Bowling Green community and excited to lead this initiative as our first drive-thru location," said Hal Lawlor, COO of Smokey Bones. "We are proud of General Manager, Casey Turner and the leadership team who have led the way in preparing the staff for the new operational opportunities that come with a drive-thru. Casey and team are ready and excited to add this convenient option for our valued guests."
The Masters of Meat Smokey Bones is a full-service restaurant delivering great barbecue, award winning ribs, perfectly seared steaks and lively libations in 62 locations across 16 states. Smokey Bones is an affiliate of Boca Raton, FL based Sun Capital Partners.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The NFL Draft is getting closer and closer so it’s only natural to take to the internet and select your favorite team to do a mock draft simulator.
We checked out Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulator to see how we could do drafting for the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft. It all started with pick No. 24, and to keep it fun, fresh and funky we did two mock drafts up to the fourth round:
In our first go-around, we were shocked and VERY excited to take Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave in the first round. Next was a pick that was also very exciting to add to an already star-studded defense, Oklahoma edge rusher Nick Bonitto. Lastly, we grabbed some solid offensive linemen, Arizona State’s Kellen Diesch and North Dakota’s Matt Waletzko to round out the third and fourth rounds.
Unfortunately in our second mock draft, Chris Olave wasn’t available but a certain highly-touted Central Michigan offensive lineman was and so, we picked Bernhard Raimann. Again, we picked up OU edge rusher Nick Bonitto in the second round because we couldn’t just let him slide to someone else. Then we ended it with a good-looking guard out of Memphis in the third round, Dylan Parham, and a surprise pick for a good young backup for Dak Prescott, Western Kentucky quarterback, Bailey Zappe in the fourth.
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Be sure to hop over to pff.com to do your own mock draft and get your favorite team the player you think they need the most! | https://cw33.com/sports/what-if-the-dallas-cowboys-picked-who-we-picked-in-our-mock-draft-during-the-2022-nfl-draft/ | 2022-04-14T18:41:29Z |
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today that the company will provide free-of-charge firmware updates for two of its 4K PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) models — the CR-N500 (released in May 2021) and the CR-N300 (released in June 2021). The firmware updates will add support for the SRT Protocol1, which has been widely adopted and praised in the remote production market, as well as the FreeD Protocol2 that is popular in the virtual production industry. With the addition of this support, the PTZ camera models can be used in a wider variety of applications and meet more diverse visual production needs.
The CR-N500 and CR-N300 4K PTZ cameras deliver the same high image quality as Canon's renowned professional video cameras while also supporting IP3 connection. The cameras are compatible with Canon's proprietary XC Protocol as well as the NDI®|HX4 protocol, which is widely used within the video production industry. With this new firmware update, the cameras gain support for two new communication protocols, thus increasing their ease of use for the growing remote production and virtual production sectors of the video production industry.
The SRT Protocol for video transmission is widely adopted for video streaming and live broadcasting. Standing for "Secure Reliable Transport," the protocol enables high-security transmission of encrypted video data, stable and reliable transmission of video data thanks to packet loss5 re-sending and recovery functionality as well as network monitoring and a versatile buffer management system that consistently helps to ensure high image quality with low latency even in environments where bitrate is unstable. Thanks to these key features, and through linking with supported device and cloud services, the SRT Protocol helps to create more efficient video streaming workflows.
With the new firmware update, the cameras will also support the FreeD Protocol, which is used broadly in virtual studio software for VR and AR video production. By supporting this protocol, the CR-N500 and CR-N300 can also be easily utilized in virtual production to make possible high-image-quality VR and AR video production workflows based on video capture information including camera pan and tilt.
The SRT and FreeD Protocols firmware update for the Canon CR-N500 and CR-N300 PTZ cameras are scheduled to be available in early August 2022.* Canon will showcase its latest digital imaging solutions and products, at the NAB Show 2022(Booth #C4432) in Las Vegas, April 24th-27th. For more information about the firmware updates and Canon's presence at the show, please visit usa.canon.com.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
† Number of patents for 2021 are based on figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Figures for 2005 to 2020 are based on information issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
1 SRT is a video transmission protocol originally developed and open-sourced by Haivision and supported through the SRT Alliance.
2 A protocol which is widely used primarily in virtual studio systems to transmit camera tracking information
3 IP stands for Internet Protocol, an internet-based system for transmitting information.
4 A video transmission protocol developed by U.S.-based NewTek. Inc.
5 Refers to corruption of video or audio data caused by the loss of portions of said data (packets) when operating in an unstable network environment.
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ISS Concludes Current Offer from Frontier is Preferable for Spirit Stockholders and Recognizes JetBlue's All-Cash Offer Limits Potential Upside
With Favorable Recommendation from Glass Lewis & Co., Both Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Now Recommend FOR the Merger of Spirit and Frontier
Spirit Board of Directors Continues to Unanimously Recommend Stockholders Vote FOR the Merger with Frontier on the WHITE Proxy Card
Special Meeting of Spirit Stockholders to be Held on June 30, 2022
For More Information, Stockholders Can Visit www.votespiritfrontier.com
MIRAMAR, Fla., June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAVE) today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") recommends Spirit stockholders vote FOR the merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. ("Frontier") (NASDAQ: ULCC), parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc.
This recommendation follows a June 3 report from Glass, Lewis & Co., another leading independent proxy advisory firm, also recommending that stockholders vote FOR the proposed merger.
For more information regarding the compelling benefits of a merger with Frontier and how to vote, stockholders can visit www.votespiritfrontier.com.
Ted Christie, President and CEO of Spirit, said: "We are very pleased that both leading proxy advisory firms – ISS and Glass Lewis – recommend that stockholders vote in favor of our merger with Frontier. We are especially grateful to our Team Members who have stayed focused on providing the best experience for our Guests while the Board conducted its process, arriving at the best possible outcome for Spirit and its stockholders. We look forward to our stockholder vote on June 30 and continuing our ongoing discussions with regulators as we advance toward completing the transaction and delivering on the value of this combination for our stockholders, Team Members and Guests."
"While we appreciate the great support from Spirit stockholders who have voted, we remind all Spirit stockholders that not voting will have the same effect as a vote against the merger. To ensure your vote is counted, vote FOR the transaction on the WHITE proxy card," added Mr. Christie.
Highlights from the ISS Report include:
- "[…] shareholders are best served by taking the deal that provides the best combination of long-term value and compensation in the event of regulatory rejection. […] Given these facts and circumstances, the current offer from Frontier appears preferable as it matches JetBlue's $350 million protection against regulatory failure, matches the $2.00 increase in JetBlue's offer price, provides a higher prepayment of $2.22 per share compared to $1.50 per share from JetBlue, and allows Spirit shareholders to benefit from the potential upside of the combined company and the expected $500 million of synergies."
- "[…] the all-cash nature of the offer from JetBlue caps the potential upside for Spirit shareholders – if an agreement is struck at the currently proposed terms, Spirit shareholders could not receive more than $33.50 per share in cash, even if the value of the combined company's synergies prove to be higher. This can be contrasted with the potential upside of owning 48.5 percent of a combined Spirit and Frontier, which forecasts annual synergies of $500 million and could benefit from a recovery in the U.S. airline industry. Shareholders may also look to the fact that Spirit shares traded above $33.50 from February to June 2021, with a high value of $39.74 on March 17, 2021, as an indicator of where standalone Spirit shares could trade in the event of an industry recovery."
- "JetBlue's $33.50 offer […] may appear to be opportunistic relative to Spirit shares' recent trading and the potential value of an industry recovery […]."
As a reminder, this vote is for the Frontier transaction, NOT for a transaction with JetBlue. If the Frontier transaction does not receive stockholder approval, the substantial regulatory issues in JetBlue's proposal remain and there can be no assurance that a transaction with JetBlue will be agreed upon. If you vote against the transaction or do not vote at all, you are risking a value accretive transaction with Frontier for the illusion of a transaction with JetBlue that we believe is highly unlikely to be completed.
Your Vote Is Important
Spirit has scheduled the Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting") to approve the proposed merger with Frontier for Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time. All stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 6, 2022 are entitled to vote at the Special Meeting.
The Spirit Board of Directors strongly recommends you vote FOR the merger on the WHITE proxy card today. For more information on how to vote for the merger, please call the Company's proxy solicitor, Okapi Partners, on their toll-free number 855-208-8903 or email info@okapipartners.com.
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call Á La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
Additional Information About the JetBlue Tender Offer
Spirit has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TENDER OFFER. You will be able to obtain free copies of the solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer and other documents filed with the SEC by Spirit through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Spirit on Spirit's Investor Relations website at https://ir.spirit.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy, or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC
Frontier has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the proposed transaction, including a definitive Information Statement/Prospectus of Frontier and a definitive Proxy Statement of Spirit. The Form S-4 was declared effective on May 11, 2022 and the prospectus/proxy statement was first mailed to Spirit stockholders on May 11, 2022. Frontier and Spirit also plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT/ INFORMATION STATEMENT/ PROSPECTUS/ PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED BY FRONTIER OR SPIRIT WITH THE SEC IN THEIR ENTIRETY CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FRONTIER, SPIRIT, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and stockholders are able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and the definitive Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Frontier and Spirit through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the information statement and the proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC by Frontier and Spirit on Frontier's Investor Relations website at https://ir.flyfrontier.com and on Spirit's Investor Relations website at https://ir.spirit.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
Frontier and Spirit, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Information regarding Frontier's directors and executive officers is contained in Frontier's definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022. Information regarding Spirit's directors and executive officers is contained in Spirit's definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 30, 2022.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements in this communication, including statements concerning Frontier, Spirit, JetBlue, the proposed transactions and other matters, should be considered forward-looking within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on Frontier's, Spirit's and JetBlue's current expectations and beliefs with respect to certain current and future events and anticipated financial and operating performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks and uncertainties relating to Frontier's, Spirit's and JetBlue's operations and business environment that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied in such forward looking statements. Words such as "expects," "will," "plans," "intends," "anticipates," "indicates," "remains," "believes," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook," "goals," "targets" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additionally, forward-looking statements include statements that do not relate solely to historical facts, such as statements which identify uncertainties or trends, discuss the possible future effects of current known trends or uncertainties, or which indicate that the future effects of known trends or uncertainties cannot be predicted, guaranteed, or assured. All forward-looking statements in this communication are based upon information available to Frontier and Spirit on the date of this communication. Frontier and Spirit undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors including, without limitation, the following: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; failure to obtain applicable regulatory or Spirit stockholder approval in a timely manner or otherwise; failure to satisfy other closing conditions to the proposed transactions; failure of the parties to consummate the transaction; risks that the new businesses will not be integrated successfully or that the combined companies will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth, or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected; failure to realize anticipated benefits of the combined operations; risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration; demand for the combined company's services; the growth, change and competitive landscape of the markets in which the combined company participates; expected seasonality trends; diversion of managements' attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; risks related to investor and rating agency perceptions of each of the parties and their respective business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which they operate; risks related to the potential impact of general economic, political and market factors on the companies or the proposed transaction; that Frontier's cash and cash equivalents balances, together with the availability under certain credit facilities made available to Frontier and certain of its subsidiaries under its existing credit agreements, will be sufficient to fund Frontier's operations including capital expenditures over the next 12 months; Frontier's expectation that based on the information presently known to management, the potential liability related to Frontier's current litigation will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, cash flows or results of operations; that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact the businesses of the companies; ongoing and increase in costs related to IT network security; the outcome of any discussions between JetBlue and Spirit with respect to a possible transaction, including the possibility that the parties will not agree to pursue a business combination transaction or that the terms of any such transaction will be materially different from those described herein; the conditions to the completion of the possible transaction, including the receipt of any required stockholder and regulatory approvals and, in particular, the companies' expectation as to the likelihood of receipt of antitrust approvals; JetBlue's ability to finance the possible transaction and the indebtedness JetBlue expects to incur in connection with the possible transaction; the possibility that JetBlue may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within the expected timeframes or at all and to successfully integrate Spirit's operations with those of JetBlue, and the possibility that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected or that operating costs and business disruption (including, without limitation, disruptions in relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) may be greater than expected in connection with the possible transaction; and other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time under the sections captioned "Risk Factors" in Frontier's, Spirit's and JetBlue's reports and other documents filed with the SEC from time to time, including their Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When abuses were reported in recent weeks in Mali — fake graves designed to discredit French forces; a massacre of some 300 people, mostly civilians — all evidence pointed to the shadowy mercenaries of Russia’s Wagner Group.
Even before these feared professional soldiers joined the assault on Ukraine, Russia had deployed them to under-the-radar military operations across at least half a dozen African countries. Their aim: to further President Vladimir Putin’s global ambitions, and to undermine democracy.
The Wagner Group passes itself off as a private military contractor and the Kremlin denies any connection to it or even, sometimes, that it exists.
But Wagner’s commitment to Russian interests has become apparent in Ukraine, where its fighters, seen wearing the group’s chilling white skull emblem, are among the Russian forces currently attacking eastern Ukraine.
In sub-Saharan Africa, Wagner has gained substantial footholds for Russia in Central African Republic, Sudan and Mali. Wagner’s role in those countries goes way beyond the cover story of merely providing a security service, experts say.
“They essentially run the Central African Republic,” and are a growing force in Mali, Gen. Stephen Townsend, the commander of U.S. armed forces in Africa, told a Senate hearing last month.
The United States identifies Wagner’s financer as Yevgeny Prigozhin, an oligarch who is close to the Russian president and sometimes is called “Putin’s chef” for his flashy restaurants favored by the Russian leader. He was charged by the U.S. government with trying to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and the Wagner Group is the subject of U.S. and European Union sanctions.
Russia’s game plan for Africa, where it has applied its influence as far north as Libya and as far south as Mozambique, is straightforward in some ways, say analysts. It seeks alliances with regimes or juntas shunned by the West or facing insurgencies and internal challenges to their rule.
The African leaders get recognition from the Kremlin and military muscle from Wagner. They pay for it by giving Russia prime access to their oil, gas, gold, diamonds and valuable minerals.
Russia also gains positions on a strategically important continent.
But there’s another objective of Russia’s “hybrid war” in Africa, said Joseph Siegle, director of research at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Siegle said Russia is also waging an ideological battle, using Wagner as a “coercive tool” to undermine Western ideas of democracy and turn countries toward Moscow. Putin wants to challenge the international democratic order “because Russia can’t compete very well in that order,” Siegle said.
“If democracy is held up as the ultimate aspirational governance model, then that is constraining for Russia,” Siegle said.
Rather, Wagner promotes Russian interests with soldiers and guns, but also through propaganda and disinformation, as Prigozhin has done for Putin before.
In Central African Republic, Wagner fighters ride around the capital Bangui in unmarked military vehicles and guard the country’s gold and diamond mines. They have helped to hold off armed rebel groups and to keep President Faustin-Archange Touadera in power, but their reach goes much further. Russian national Valery Zakharov is Touadera’s national security advisor but also a “key figure” in Wagner’s command structure, according to European Union documents accusing the mercenary group of serious human rights violations.
A statue erected last year in Bangui depicts Russian soldiers standing side by side to protect a woman and her children. Russia is cast as the country’s savior and pro-Russia marches have been held in support of the war in Ukraine and to criticize former security partner France — though several protesters said they are paid.
“A Central African adage says that when someone helps you, you have to reciprocate. This is why we have mobilized as one to support Russia,” said Didacien Kossimatchi, an official in Touadera’s political party. “Russia has absolved us of the unacceptable domination of the West.”
Kossimatchi said Russia was “acting in self-defense” in Ukraine.
Such support from African countries is a strategic success for Russia. When the United Nations voted on a resolution condemning the invasion of Ukraine, 17 of the 35 countries that abstained from the vote — nearly half — were African. Several other African nations did not register a vote.
“Africa is fast becoming crucial to Putin’s efforts to dilute the influence of the United States and its international alliances,” said a report in March by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a non-profit set up by the former British prime minister.
Russia’s strategy in Africa comes at a minimal cost economically and politically. Analysts estimate Wagner operates with only a few hundred to 2,000 mercenaries in a country. Many are ex-Russian military intelligence, Siegle said, but because it’s a private force the Kremlin can deny responsibility for Wagner’s actions.
The real price is paid by ordinary people.
The people of Central African Republic aren’t more secure, said Pauline Bax, Africa Program deputy director of the International Crisis Group think tank. “In fact, there’s more violence and intimidation,” she said.
France, the U.S. and human rights groups have accused Wagner mercenaries of extra-judicial killings of civilians in Central African Republic. A U.N. panel of experts said private military groups and “particularly the Wagner Group” have violently harassed people and committed rape and sexual violence. They are just the latest accusations of serious abuses by the group.
Central African Republic in 2021 acknowledged serious human rights violations by Russians, which forced Russian ambassador Vladimir Titorenko to leave his post.
The Wagner group has responded with a charm offensive — creating films designed to please the public, sponsoring beauty pageants and distributing educational materials that promote Russia’s involvement in Africa. Russian is now being taught in universities.
Russia has taken its Central African Republic blueprint to Mali and elsewhere in Africa. In Mali, there has been an “uprooting of democracy,” said Aanu Adeoye, an analyst on Russia-Africa affairs at the London-based Chatham House think tank.
Following coups in 2020 and last year, France is withdrawing troops from its former colony that had been helping fight Islamic extremists since 2013. Wagner moved in, striking a security deal with Mali’s new military junta, which then expelled the French ambassador and banned French TV stations. Tensions with the West have escalated. So has the violence.
Last month, Mali’s army and foreign soldiers who witnesses suspected were Russian killed an estimated 300 men in the rural town of Moura. Some of those killed were suspected extremists but most were civilians, Human Rights Watch said, calling it a “deliberate slaughter of people in custody.”
This week, when French forces handed over control of the Gossi military base, suspected Wagner agents hurriedly buried several bodies nearby and a Russian social media campaign blamed France for the graves. The French military, however, had used aerial surveillance after their withdrawal to show the creation of the sandy graves.
Both atrocities bear the hallmarks of Wagner mercenaries and Russia’s foreign policy brand under Putin, say several analysts.
“They have no concerns about minor things like democracy and human rights,” said Chatham House’s Adeoye.
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Imray reported from Cape Town, South Africa. AP writer Jean Fernand Koena in Bangui, Central African Republic contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/russian-mercenaries-are-putins-coercive-tool-in-africa/ | 2022-04-23T17:30:47Z |
MONTREAL (AP) — Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway routed hometown favorite Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-2 on Friday in the National Bank Open quarterfinals.
“It was one of those days where everything goes in one favor and luckily it was in my favor,” Ruud said after reaching his third Masters 1000 semifinal of the season.
The sixth-seeded Auger-Aliassime, made 21 unforced errors to just eight for Ruud.
”(My) first two matches were good, some positive things,” Auger-Aliassime said. “I never thought it would be ending like this today.”
Ruud will face eighth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, a 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 6-1 winner over Nick Kyrgios of Australia.
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Fiscal Fourth Quarter Highlights:
- Net revenue of $422.1 million
- GAAP operating margin of 13.1%; Non-GAAP operating margin of 28.8%
- GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.49; Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $1.47
Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights:
- Net revenue of $1.7 billion
- GAAP operating margin of 17.7%; Non-GAAP operating margin of 30.8%
- GAAP diluted net income per share of $2.68; Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $6.05
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum" or the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended July 2, 2022.
"In fiscal 2022, we achieved record revenue in datacom EMLs, coherent components, pump lasers, tunable products, and sub-sea components, with company profitability above our target model of 50 percent gross margin and 30 percent operating margin. Fourth quarter revenue was above our midpoint, with both operating margin and earnings per share exceeding the top end of guidance. In addition, we are making meaningful progress in alleviating component shortages in our Telecom business," said Alan Lowe, President and CEO.
"On August 3rd, we completed our acquisition of NeoPhotonics, and yesterday we announced our purchase of IPG's telecom transmission product lines, both of which position us to create even more value for our cloud and networking customers. Our guidance for the first quarter and outlook for fiscal 2023 reflects the previously discussed share normalization in 3D sensing for smartphones. As we close a solid year and position the company for growth with these investments, we expect that the business fundamentals will drive a mix shift toward our Telecom, Datacom, and Commercial Lasers businesses, supporting double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2023 and beyond," added Mr. Lowe.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter Highlights:
Net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2022 was $422.1 million, with GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $34.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share. Net revenue for the fiscal third quarter of 2022 was $395.4 million, with GAAP net income of $26.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted share. Net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 was $392.1 million, with GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $21.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP net income for fiscal fourth quarter of 2022 was $105.0 million, or $1.47 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for fiscal third quarter of 2022 was $88.9 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 was $81.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share.
The Company held $2,549.0 million in total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter of 2022, down $15.1 million from the third quarter of 2022.
Full Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights:
Net revenue for fiscal year 2022 was $1,712.6 million, with GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $198.9 million, or $2.68 per diluted share. Net revenue for fiscal year 2021 was $1,742.8 million, with GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $397.3 million, or $5.07 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP net income for fiscal year 2022 was $449.2 million, or $6.05 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for fiscal year 2021 was $458.2 million, or $5.84 per diluted share.
The Company held $2,549.0 million in total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter of 2022, up $603.0 million from the fourth quarter of 2021. In March 2022, we issued $861.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.50% Convertible Notes due in 2028 ("the 2028 Notes"). The net proceeds from the sale of the 2028 Notes were $854.1 million, after deducting $6.9 million in issuance costs and professional fees. Concurrent with the issuance of the 2028 Notes, we used $200.0 million of the net proceeds to repurchase 2.0 million shares of our common stock in privately negotiated transactions. In addition, we repurchased 4.0 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $348.9 million during fiscal 2022 under the board-authorized share buyback program. As of the end of the fiscal year 2022, we have $410.2 million remaining under the share buyback program. Cash from operations for the fiscal year of 2022 was $459.3 million.
Financial Overview – Fiscal Fourth Quarter Ended July 2, 2022
Financial Overview – Fiscal Year Ended July 2, 2022
The tables above provide comparisons of quarterly and annual results to prior periods, including sequential quarterly and year-over-year changes. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures is contained in this release under the section titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Business Outlook
Lumentum expects the following for the fiscal first quarter of 2023:
- Net revenue in the range of $490 million to $520 million
- Non-GAAP operating margin of 25.0% to 27.0%
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.45 to $1.70
We have not provided reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP measures for our outlook. A large portion of non-GAAP adjustments, such as restructuring charges, stock-based compensation, non-cash income tax expense and credits, integration related costs, and other costs unrelated to current and future operations are by their nature highly volatile and we have low visibility as to the range that may be incurred in the future. The non-GAAP diluted earnings per share forecast is based on an estimated share count of 71.5 million utilizing the treasury stock method.
Conference Call
Lumentum will host a conference call on August 16, 2022, at 5:30 am PT/8:30 am ET. A live webcast of the call and the replay will be available on the Lumentum website at http://investor.lumentum.com through August 23, 2022, at 8:59 pm PT. To listen to the live conference call, dial (844) 200-6205 or (929) 526-1599 and reference the passcode 824091. To access the replay, dial (866) 813-9403 or (929) 458-6194 and reference the passcode 159915. Supporting materials outlining the Company's latest financial results will be posted on http://investor.lumentum.com under the "Events and Presentations" section concurrently with this earnings press release. Lumentum has used, and intends to continue to use, its Investor Relations website as means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. This press release is being furnished as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will be available at http://www.sec.gov/.
About Lumentum
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com and follow Lumentum on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These include statements regarding our expectations for our markets, any anticipation or guidance as to demand for our products and technology, our plans and expectations regarding our acquisition of NeoPhotonics, and the recent acquisition of IPG's telecom transmission product lines, including the benefits for our customers, trends in component supply, our expectations for revenue growth rates, and our guidance with respect to future net revenue, earnings per share, and operating margins. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated are: (a) the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts, which may continue to adversely impact our business, financial performance and results of operations; (b) quarter-over-quarter product mix fluctuations, which can materially impact profitability measures due to the broad gross margin ranges across our portfolio; (c) decline of average selling prices across our businesses or increase in costs, either of which will also decrease our margins; (d) effects of seasonality; (e) the ability of our suppliers and contract manufacturers to meet production, quality, and delivery requirements for our forecasted demand and the effect of ongoing supply chain constraints, particularly in semiconductors; (f) inherent uncertainty related to global markets, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty and volatility in the macroeconomic environment, including inflationary pressures, changes in the political or economic environment, including trade and export restrictions and the imposition of tariffs or other duties, and the effect of such markets on demand for our products; (g) changes in customer demand; (h) our ability to attract and retain new customers, particularly in the 3D sensing market; and (i) the risk that Lumentum's financing or operating strategies will not be successful. For more information on these and other risks, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 2, 2022, which will be filed within sixty days of our fiscal year end. The forward-looking statements and preliminary financial results contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update such statements, except as required by applicable law.
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In this press release, Lumentum provides investors with margin, gross profit, gross margin, research and development expense, selling, general and administrative expense, operating income, operating margin, interest and other income (expense), net, income before income taxes, provision for income taxes, net income, and net income per share on a non-GAAP basis, as well as the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Lumentum believes this non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company's on-going business operations and results, as well as cash generation, and has therefore chosen to provide this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company's on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. In addition, the Company believes that providing certain of these measures allow investors to better understand the Company's cash flows and, importantly, to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such cash flows. However, these measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release should not be considered in isolation from measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. In particular, many of the adjustments to our GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that are recurring and will be reflected in our financial results for the foreseeable future. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measurements reported by other companies.
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Nineteen Students Nationwide Received Award From Operator of Manufactured Home Communities
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Coralville student was among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Iowa and around the country. The scholarship recipients are awarded up to $10,000 annually to cover expenses for colleges, universities, trade, and vocational schools.
The scholarship awards are part of Havenpark's expansion of its Education Success Program, which offers financial assistance, support, mentorship, and other education initiatives to increase educational opportunities for residents. Through the mentoring program, which provides students – many of whom are first-generation college students—with encouragement and support, students are set up to succeed in their journey to certificate or degree attainment.
Omar Rodriguez Jr., a first-generation college student, finished high school this spring at City High School in Iowa City. During his time there, Rodriguez was involved in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) as well as several advanced-level courses. He says his mother and experience in AVID were great resources when seeking information about college. He plans to attend the University of Iowa in the fall and is leaning toward majoring in civil engineering, though he is not set on it.
"I'm interested in how civil engineering applies designing into the real world. I became interested in this in middle school. We had a fun class called Applied Technology, where we explored different types of engineering such as electrical, biomedical, and nuclear," said Rodriguez.
Rodriguez says that he's grateful to be a scholarship recipient of Havenpark's Education Success Program. "I'm hoping to get a good sense of what I want to do in my career when I get to college," Rodriguez says if his friends could describe him in one word, they would say that he's dedicated.
"Hearing about Omar's compelling interests such as art and engineering were amazing. Omar is eager to take this next step in his education journey, and I can't wait to see what he becomes after he finishes school," said Robbie Pratt, CEO of Havenpark Communities. "The Education Success Program and its impact on residents brings pure joy to the staff at Havenpark."
The 2022 competitive scholarship application period ran from December 15, 2021, to January 31, 2022, with about half of the applicants rewarded with scholarships. To be eligible for consideration, applicants needed to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, be either a current resident of a Havenpark community or have a parent/guardian who is a resident, and must plan to enroll or continue enrollment in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2022-2023 academic year. Awards may transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year intuition and vice versa.
Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America. Since 2017, Havenpark has sourced and installed over 4,000 new factory-built homes, providing quality, affordable living to over 10,000 Americans across the country. Earlier this year, Havenpark Communities announced it has committed to adding an additional 1,000 new affordable homes across the country, including in Iowa in the coming year. Havenpark Communities believes in respectful and professional management, well-maintained communities, and attainable homeownership. Havenpark Communities makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.
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(NEXSTAR) — The government isn’t the only one trying to combat inflation. As part of an “inflation relief deal” pizza giant Dominos is giving customers 20% off through October 16. But there are some specifications.
Dominos said Tuesday its stores nationwide will cut 20% off all menu-priced items that are ordered online — the deal applies to both carryout and delivery orders.
“It’s no surprise that prices are up on nearly everything, from milk to eggs, gas and even delivery services,” said Joe Jordan, Domino’s president of U.S. and global services. “Nobody has been spared from inflation, including restaurants. We want to give customers a break, as they’ve been emptying their pockets all summer long, but shouldn’t have to for delicious pizza.”
Dominos is also offering several other promotions, though these might not be applicable to be combined with the 20% deal.
You can find more information on Domino’s 20% off deal on the Domino’s website and in the app.
If you prefer pizza elsewhere, Pizza Hut is currently offering 2 Pizzas for $6.99, among other deals. Orders must be carryout and are good for two medium pizzas with single toppings. Meanwhile, the Pizza! Pizza! place, Little Caesars, is now offering NFL Meal Deals in anticipation of football season. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/dominos-20-off-all-menu-items-here-are-the-details/ | 2022-09-11T19:02:23Z |
Democrats, Republicans fight to a redistricting Republicans
After nearly a year of partisan battles, number-crunching and lawsuits, the once-a-decade congressional redistricting cycle is ending in a draw.
That leaves Republicans positioned to win control of the House of Representatives even if they come up just short of winning a majority of the national vote. That frustrates Democrats, who hoped to shift the dynamic so their success with the popular vote would better be reflected by political power in Washington. Some Republicans, meanwhile, hoped to cement an even larger advantage this time.
But both parties ultimately fought each other to a standstill. The new congressional maps have a total of 226 House districts won by Biden in the last presidential election and 209 won by Trump — only one more Biden district than in 2020. Likewise, the typical congressional district voted for Biden by about 2 percentage points, also almost identical to 2020.
“It’s almost perfect stasis,” said Nicholas Stephanopoulos, a Harvard law professor who follows congressional redistricting. “If you compare the maps we had in 2020 to the maps we’re going to have in 2022, they’re almost identical” in terms of partisan advantage, he added.
The specific lines of congressional districts have, of course, changed, as some states added new ones — or lost old ones — to match population shifts recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020.
Redistricting is the once-a-decade adjustment of legislative lines to match the Census’ findings. It is typically an extraordinarily partisan process, with each major party trying to scoop up enough of its voters to guarantee wins in the largest number of districts. This cycle was no different, but the end result is virtually no change to the overall partisan orientation of the congressional map.
That leaves the map tilted slightly to the right of the national electorate, since Biden won the presidency by more than 4 percentage points. In a typical year, Democrats would have to win the national popular vote by about 2 percentage points to win a House majority, while the GOP could capture it, theoretically, with just under 50%.
Republicans pointed to that as a victory.
“If we’re fighting to a draw on a map that everyone agrees is good for Republicans, that’s good for Republicans,” said Adam Kincaid, executive director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust, which coordinates redistricting for the party.
Democrats noted that’s still a far better place than where they were after the last round of redistricting in 2011, fresh off a GOP sweep of statehouses that allowed them to draw a far more slanted series of congressional maps.
“We are in a stronger position than in 2020 and in a way stronger position than in 2012,” said Kelly Ward Burton, executive director of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.
The assessment became possible this week, after New Hampshire became the final state to adopt a congressional map on Tuesday. On Thursday, Florida’s Supreme Court ruled it wouldn’t consider a Democratic challenge to a map pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis before the November election, ending the last significant legal uncertainty over the maps this year.
The odds are the national map will improve for the GOP after November, however.
If Republicans do well in the election — as is widely expected — they could capture seats on state supreme courts in North Carolina or Ohio that’d allow them to redraw more slanted maps previous courts rejected. Similarly, if the GOP seizes power in some other state legislatures or governor’s mansions, the party could redraw new maps in those states in 2023 that would be implemented for the coming decade.
And the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority has indicated it will reconsider some of the guidelines that govern legislative line-drawing nationally next year, which could open the door to even further Republican gains.
It’s a reversal from earlier this year, when Democrats were poised to lessen the partisan bias of the congressional map, at least in 2022.
But the centerpiece of that effort — an intensely pro-Democratic map in New York state — was ruled an illegal partisan gerrymander by the state’s Democrat-appointed top court, and the court’s redrawn map favored the party less. A similarly pro-Democratic map in Maryland was replaced by a more equitable map. But Florida’s strongly pro-GOP map, which DeSantis pushed the Republican-controlled legislature into adopting, was not overturned by its majority-GOP-appointed high court, bringing the national partisan pendulum back to the center.
Democrats were already fighting on an uneven playing field during this round of redistricting. They only controlled the drawing of maps in states representing 75 House districts, while Republicans held the pen in ones with 187 districts. That’s partly because of GOP statehouse gains in 2010 lingering, partly because many Democratic-controlled states like California, Colorado and New Jersey ceded their power to draw lines to independent commissions to take partisan politics out of redistricting.
The Democratic Party has embraced that approach nationally, pushing for it in all 50 states as part of its voting overhaul that floundered in the Senate earlier this year amid unanimous GOP opposition. But some members of the party have questioned whether it amounts to unilateral disarmament in the partisan cage match of redistricting.
After this cycle, Stephanopoulos said, there’s no longer much debate. “If all the blue states reform and all the red states run wild, that’s not a good outcome,” he said.
Though the map’s partisan lean didn’t change, the number of competitive House seats diminished. That’s partly because Republicans, who maximized their gains in the post-2010 redistricting cycle, focused on packing as many GOP voters as possible into the districts of some of their incumbents who had tough re-election campaigns.
The number of House seats decided by a 10-point margin or less dropped from 89 to 76, largely by the GOP changing 14 of its competitive seats into safe ones, Kincaid said.
Advocates of sweeping changes in redistricting warn the loss of competition is dangerous for democracy.
“Partisan balance is one thing, but it’s much more important to think about how gridlock and extremism is driven by the fact that the only competition is in primaries,” said Joshua Graham Lynn, founder of the group RepresentUS, which pushes for changes in redistricting.
Currently, 10 states have independent commissions that draw lines for congressional districts. Some reformers fear there are few places left to push new ones, because it can almost only be done through ballot measures rather than asking legislators to write laws to give up their own power. Only Ohio and Florida, two states that already have voter-backed prohibitions against partisan redistricting, remain as possible targets for ballot measures to create new commissions.
But Stephanopoulos noted that redistricting changes are now a durable part of the Democratic Party’s agenda after their sweeping voting overhaul bill died during a Republican filibuster in the Senate. He compared it to former President Bill Clinton’s botched effort to implement national health care reform in 1992, which lit the fire for Democratic activists to pass the Affordable Care Act once they again had control of congress and the presidency under President Barack Obama.
“At some point, Democrats will have partisan control again,” Stephanopoulos said. “It may be 2025, or 2035. Until then, we’re going to have more incremental change.”
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Bettis Asphalt to start mill, overlay project on busy Topeka streets
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Bettis Asphalt will start a mill and overlay project on a few busy Topeka streets.
The City of Topeka says on Monday, Sept. 12, Bettis Asphalt will start the SW McAlister, 19th St., Moundview mill and overlay project.
The City noted that the project will involve the following stretches of road:
- McAlister from 17th St. to 21st
- 19th St. from Burnett to Gage
- Moundview from 17th Terr. to 19th St.
According to the City, the project will be completed in phases with the first starting Sept. 12. It said the project is expected to be completed by Oct. 14.
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- Achieved record quarterly net revenues of $11.63 million, a 43% increase from Q2 2021, and a 10% increase from Q1 2022
- Achieved record monthly net revenues of $5.56 million in June
- Reports gross profit of $7.33 million, a 195% increase over Q2 2021, and a 31% increase from Q1 2022
- Adjusted EBITDA* loss improves 80% from Q2 2021 to $4.27 million.
- Completed the sale of the Puslinch Facility building improvements for $3.0 million
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, reports its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. These filings are available for review on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. All financial information is provided in Canadian dollars except where otherwise indicated.
"Our momentum continued in Q2 2002, including another record month in June. Quarterly growth was achieved by several initiatives, including the first harvest from the Valleyfield facility, the launch of Organic Cherry Mints premium flower, continued expansion in distribution, increasing key account agreements, and a continued commitment to the TGOD promise of quality, consistency, and high THC products," commented Sean Bovingdon, CEO of TGOD. "In addition to continuing to increase our retail distribution by investing in building relationships with the retail cannabis chains, we are preparing for future growth with new and unique strains and products. We continue to have strong conviction in our products and believe they can provide further penetration in key markets to drive our revenue potential. In Q2 our success in Ontario and in roads into growth markets in western Canada have been vital drivers of our financial performance. We remain focused on quality and consistency, as well as continued cost discipline and execution to build a strong and sustainable organization and brands that consumers love."
The Company:
- Achieved record quarterly net revenues of $11.63 million, a 43% increase from Q2 2021, and a 10% increase from Q1 2022. The quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue is in line with the Company's forecast and can be mainly attributed to the launch of premium flowers (Cherry Mints & Maple Kush), launch of Pre-rolls, and Highly Dutch Organic™ flower continuing to gain traction in 2022. With additional sales efforts to provide direct store support as well as budtender and consumer education, in addition to the new listings accepted in key markets, the Company achieved significant increased revenues in key markets. The Company has also continued to invest in building relationships with the retail cannabis chains to expand distribution.
- Year to date 2022 net revenue of $22.2 million, reflecting growth of 65% versus the same period in the prior year.
- Gross profit (before changes in fair value) in Q2 2022 was $2.49 million resulting in a gross profit margin of 21%, reflecting more Highly Dutch mainstream flower and hash in the quarter. The Company believes gross margin and net revenue in Canada will increase as it sells proportionately more premium flower.
- General and administrative expenses ("G&A") were $4.90 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an 8% decrease in comparison to $5.34 million for Q2 2021. In comparison to Q1 2022, G&A expenses increased by $0.98 million which is primarily a result of annual salary increases in Q2 2022 as well as a net accrued vacation reversal of $0.03 million in Q1 2022, along with additional one-off non-recurring costs incurred in the quarter including $0.28 million in consulting and $0.35 million in legal fees.
- Adjusted EBITDA* loss was $4.27 million for Q2 2022, representing an 80% improvement of $17.10 million compared to Q2 2021. This was largely as a result of the Company's increase in revenue and continued cost cutting initiatives.
- As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a total cash position of $4.67 million, including $1.47 million in restricted cash.
- The Company processed its first harvest from the Valleyfield, Quebec facility ("Valleyfield"). The expanded production base allows the Company to meet increasing consumer demand by adding an estimated 3,000 kgs of flower annually while providing the Quebec market with TGOD flower that is grown in-province.
- Increased SKUs and distribution across Canada for TGOD, Highly Dutch and Cruuzy brands. TGOD sales focused on three dried flower lines, Organic Maple Kush, Organic Sugarbush and Organic Cherry Mints. Highly Dutch brands had increased penetration due to a strong PR campaign around 4/20, and global media attention on the launch of the "Highly Dutch Hotline".
- In May 2022, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of the Puslinch Facility building improvements for $3.0 million and in conjunction extinguished two shareholder promissory notes totaling $0.9 million.
- On April 29, 2022, the Company announced that the Revolver Loan was amended and restated, whereby the lender agreed to: (i) increase the overall Revolver Loan limit from $30 million to $34 million, through providing an additional advance of $4 million (ii) increase the term portion of the Revolver Loan from $20 million to $24 million (iii) amend the EBITDA financial covenant (as defined in the Revolver Loan agreement) to take effect on June 30, 2022, (iv) remove the covenant requiring a $4 million prepayment through funds raised by the sale of HemPoland and (v) introduce certain prepayment fees in the combined amount of 2% of any prepayments, subject to the satisfaction of various conditions set out therein.
- Since October 2021, the Company has been engaged with advisors for the sale of Company's entity in Poland, HemPoland S.p.a. Z.o.o. ("HemPoland"), which was deemed non-core to future operations and the Company strategy. The Company received a non-binding competitive offer subsequent to Q2 2022. The Company anticipates completing the sale of HemPoland by the end of September 2022.
Management will host a conference call with analysts on August 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Participants may access the call by dialing 416-764-8688 (Toronto) or 1-888-390-0546 (North America); Conference ID 05534890. For those unable to participate on the live call, a replay of the call will also be available until September 7, 2022, by dialing 1-416-764-8677 or 1-888-390-0541 (Passcode: 534890#).
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US‐OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
TGOD's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
This press release contains references to "Adjusted EBITDA" which is a non-international financial reporting standards ("IFRS") measure (a "Non-GAAP Measure"). Management defines Adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period, as reported, adjusted for deferred income tax recovery, foreign exchange gains and losses, finance costs, accretion expenses, finance income, share of loss on investments in associates, revaluation of contingent consideration, loss (gain) on disposal of assets, impairment of investment in associates, impairment (reversal of impairment) charge for non-financial assets, loss on derecognition of investment in joint venture, impairment loss on remeasurement of disposal group, loss on assets held for sale, debt modification, acquisition related costs, change in fair value of investments, realized fair value adjustment on sale of inventories, unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets, share based compensation, depreciation and amortization. This measure does not have any standardized meaning according to IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Management believes Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to approximate operating earnings. The Company provides the Non-GAAP Measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. The Non-GAAP Measure is also presented because management believes such measures provide information which is useful to shareholders and investors in understanding its performance and which may assist in the evaluation of the Company's business relative to that of its peers. Management believes the Non-GAAP Measure is a useful financial metric to assess the Company's operating performance on a cash basis before the impact of non-cash items, and on an adjusted basis as described above. However, such Non-GAAP Measure should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should only be considered in conjunction with, the most comparable Non-GAAP Measure.
Reconciliations of the Non-GAAP Measure is presented in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 (the "Q2 MD&A"). The Non-GAAP Measure should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with the IFRS financial measures presented in the Company's financial statements. For more information, please see "Non-GAAP Performance Measures" in the Company's Q2 MD&A, which is available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward‐looking statements"). Forward looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements about future net revenue and gross margin, statements about future Adjusted EBITDA, statements about future production quantity and timing, statements about the offering of any particular products by the Company and statements regarding the future performance of the Company, statements about future development, growth and delivery of products, and statements about the level of demand for TGOD's products. Forward‐looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "should", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward‐looking statements throughout this news release. Forward‐looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties (including market conditions) and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking statements, including those risk factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Neither the CSE nor the CSE's Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of CSE) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is shutting down its CNN+ streaming service less than a month after its launch, a spectacular flameout for a venture that had attracted stars like Chris Wallace and Alison Roman and was seen as a way to attract a new generation of news consumers.
It had started March 29, shortly before CNN was taken over bynew corporate parents.The new leaders of Warner Bros. Discovery quickly let it be known they considered CNN+ an ill-conceived idea.
The subscription-based service will be shut down at the end of April. Executives said some CNN+ programming and employees will be absorbed into the television network and website but there will be layoffs. The head of CNN+, Andrew Morse, is leaving the company.
In a memo to employees on Thursday, incoming CNN Chief Executive Chris Licht said consumers wanted “simplicity and an all-in service” rather than stand-alone offerings. Discovery had previously suggested that it wanted to merge the new company’s separate streaming services, which include Discovery+ and HBO Max, into a single app.
In a Thursday town hall, executives also said that the service’s inability to show live breaking news was a crucial failing. Because of contracts with cable and satellite companies, CNN+ could not stream the CNN television network.
“It’s a little bit like The New York Times subscription without The New York Times,” said J.B. Perrette, head of Discovery’s streaming services.
Perrette said Discovery had learned from trying to launch its own news service in Poland, and in seeing the experiences of other paid streaming services in the United States like Fox Nation, that CNN+ could not expect to get near one million subscribers. Unlike CNN+, which was charging customers $5.99 a month, broadcast networks like ABC, CBS and NBC offer free news-streaming services.
“Those are the facts,” Perrette said. “We’ve learned from painful history, financially costly history.”
If the company is going to go in a different direction than CNN+, “we can’t let it go on one second more than it needs to,” he said.
There had been skepticism from outside CNN about whether the streaming service could succeed, particularly given the glut of streaming services already available. Even Netflix, the streaming pioneer, is feeling the competitive pressure.
“This is a service leveraging the CNN brand that is not delivering the type of content that the CNN brand is known for, the live impactful news content,” said Parks Associates research director Paul Erickson. “It was already a bit of a tricky proposition to begin with” — even without the change in corporate ownership.
Under AT&T,there were $100 million in development costs and some 500 employees assigned to building out CNN+. Perrette told the employees they would have “first dibs” on some 100 jobs currently open at CNN. Licht’s memo said there would be at least six months of severance pay for departing staffers.
In the meeting, a CNN staff member wondered why AT&T, CNN’s previous corporate owner, was allowed to develop and start the service with new management coming in that clearly had its reservations about it. But executives said they were not allowed, until the takeover was formally approved weeks ago, to be involved in meetings about the service.
The executives said accountability for the rapid failure lies squarely with previous management.
“Would we have preferred to have this discussion six months ago, nine months ago?” Perrette said. “Couldn’t do it.”
The CNN+ service’s flagship was arguably Wallace’s daily interview show, for which he left his previous job as “Fox News Sunday” host. Wallace did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
It also featured programming from food-media star Roman, former NPR host Audie Cornish, ex-NBC News host Kasie Hunt, Jemele Hill, Rex Chapman and current CNN personalities Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, Jake Tapper, Sara Sidner and Kate Bolduan. Some of the shows hadn’t even started yet.
Warner Bros. Discovery is led by Discovery CEO David Zaslav, who has his own vision for CNN and its Warner siblings.
Licht said in his memo that the “incredibly difficult” decision to shutter CNN+ is the right one for the long-term success of CNN. It will allow leaders to refocus resources on the core products that “drive our singular focus: further enhancing CNN’s journalism and its reputation as a global news leader.”
On the television network, Licht is expected to increase CNN’s emphasis on news coverage with less commentary.
He told staff members that the decision was no reflection on the service that they had built.
Licht acknowledged in the staff meeting that the experience with CNN+, at least initially, will have repercussions with personnel and those who might want to come there.
“We have to own the erosion of trust and build it back,” he said.
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The University of Notre Dame, North Carolina State University, Georgia State University, and Georgia Tech Choose iFOLIO
ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iFOLIO today announces a growing number of colleges including University of Notre Dame, North Carolina State University, Georgia State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology have chosen the leading marketing cloud platform as they accelerate growth.
As colleges modernize how they reach donors and alumni they are expanding with iFOLIO. The platform is easy to use and SOC 2 certified secure. iFOLIO empowers managers to automate mass campaigns with digital portfolios to donors across all channels (email, text message, web, video, and mobile). It also empowers development leaders to make a substantial ask with a modern digital portfolio shared 1-to-1 in person. Patented analytics and heat maps help development officers understand their customer better and prioritize follow-ups with the iFOLIO database in real-time.
"We understand higher education institutions need trustworthy, flexible, secure solutions to scale to meet their unique needs. iFOLIO is committed to providing the most innovative tools for digital transformation and also for personalized engagement," says Jean Marie Richardson, President and CEO, iFOLIO. "By leveraging iFOLIO's powerful cloud capabilities, our customers are equipped to dramatically optimize how they engage with their communities, so they can help advance opportunities for students and research even more."
The digital portfolios include videos, animated charts, and interactive content bringing stories of students, research and innovation alive. Alumni, donors, and fans can engage and respond right from their mobile phone, tablet, or laptop.
Georgia Tech, a top 10 ranked research university, has used iFOLIO for 3 years. Georgia Tech Development had their best campaign year to date their first year using iFOLIO, during the pandemic in 2020. First, they focused on engaging constituents. Then they focused on targeted asks with personalized portfolio presentations.
With $175 million raised in 2020, they used iFOLIO for engagement campaigns and for presentations for medium asks, large asks ($250,000), and very large asks (sized $10 million).
Now in preparation for a historic $2 Billion Capital Campaign, they are expanding to over 200 development officers, 40 segments, and 3 million digital portfolio presentation sites.
The cloud marketing technology empowers universities to increase fundraising dollars, retain donors, and personalize engagement institution-wide. iFOLIO's Reverse CRM® enables universities to integrate with other tech, or use the platform as a standalone solution.
The University of Notre Dame, North Carolina State University, Georgia State University, among others have transformed donor engagement with iFOLIO.
iFOLIO, the leader in marketing cloud software, empowers companies and organizations of all sizes and industries to digitally transform their customer engagement with a flexible cloud platform. iFOLIO empowers organizations to increase their impact through a flexible and secure platform, expertise, and data intelligence. The iFOLIO portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, communications, presentations, gameday fan engagement, and analytics.
iFOLIO powers customers and their usage in all 50 states and 100 countries. iFOLIO is SOC 2 certified and based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Row Associates, a healthcare-focused strategic advisory firm, is pleased to present and host Healthcare rpm 2022 at the renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum® in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Healthcare rpm is anchored in important conversations, moderated by key industry figures, with C-suite leadership from vibrant segments of the healthcare landscape where significant change is actively taking shape. The privately-held event will gather senior executives and private equity leadership from across the healthcare spectrum.
In connection with Healthcare rpm 2022, Row Associates is pleased to announce the following areas of discussion and thought leadership for this year's event:
Adam Boehler, Moderator – Executive Chair, Evergreen Nephrology; Chief Executive Officer, Rubicon Founders; Former Director, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
Frank Maddux, MD, FACP – Global Chief Medical Officer, Fresenius Medical Care
Shika Pappoe, MD – Chief Medical Officer, Strive Health
Michael Uchrin – Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Monogram Health
Michael Seiden, MD, PhD, Moderator – Former President, The US Oncology Network; Former Chief Medical Officer, McKesson Specialty Health and The US Oncology Network
Doug Ghertner – Chief Executive Officer, IVX Health
Chuck Jett – Chief Executive Officer, Infusion Associates
Dan McCarty – Chief Executive Officer, Infusion for Health
Catherine Swick – Vice President / General Manager, Intrafusion by McKesson
An interactive presentation regarding applications for Web 3.0 across the areas of discussion at Healthcare rpm with John Bass, Chief Executive Officer, Hashed Health and Former Chief Executive Officer, InVivoLink.
Paul Bleicher, MD, PhD, Moderator – Executive Partner, Ardan Equity; Former Chief Executive Officer, Optum Labs; Founder and Former Chief Medical Officer, Humedica; Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer, Phase Forward
David Coman – Chief Executive Officer, Science 37
Colleen Hoke – Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ObjectiveHealth
Ben Schlatka – Vice President, Digital Biomarker Solutions, Medidata Solutions; Co-Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer, MC10
Andrea Valente – Chief Executive Officer, ClinOne
Ginny Proestakes, Moderator – Chief Executive Officer, The Proestakes Group; Former Director of US Benefits, General Electric
Greg Bellomy – Chief Executive Officer, CareATC
Ben Evans – Founder, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Marathon Health
Chris Miller – Chief Executive Officer, Everside Health
Ryan Schmid – Chief Executive Officer, Vera Whole Health
Duncan Dashiff, Moderator – Senior Managing Partner, Row Associates
Devin Carty – Chief Executive Officer, Martin Ventures
Allen Moseley – Managing General Partner, Noro-Moseley Partners
Jack Slye – Partner, LLR Partners
Robbert Vorhoff – Global Head of Healthcare, General Atlantic
Michael Weintraub – Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Ardan Equity
A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rivers Rutherford has multiple #1 hits, multiple Grammy / CMA / ACM nominations, and over 20 ASCAP awards, including for both Country Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.
More information regarding Healthcare rpm 2022 may be found here.
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Collaboration brings a new, exclusive line of high-quality dog supplies, apparel, toys and travel gear made for the outdoors to Petco pet care centers, petco.com, the Petco app and Backcountry.com
SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) and Backcountry, the premier outdoor specialty retailer, today announced the launch of "Backcountry x Petco," an exclusive collection of pet gear designed for outdoor enthusiasts and active dogs. Backcountry and Petco collaborated on the premium, innovative assortment, including dog supplies, apparel, accessories, toys and travel products for summer, plus a subsequent line launching in the fall. The summer line is now available exclusively at most Petco pet care centers nationally, as well as at petco.com/backcountry, the Petco app and backcountry.com/petco.
"84% of Backcountry customers have dogs in the household and consider their furry friends important members of the family," says Backcountry CEO, Melanie Cox. "Backcountry has always cherished adventure pets, so our partnership with Petco couldn't be a more natural fit. When you bring together outdoor experts and the best in pet care, you end up with a thoughtfully crafted product line for pets at the same quality we expect as humans. We're proud to offer premium products built to connect family members to the outdoors, whether they have two legs or four."
"Backcountry x Petco" features easy to clean, water- and stain-resistant fabrics, as well as a variety of apparel and accessory styles to accommodate dogs of all shapes and sizes. The collection provides pets and pet parents with durable, trustworthy products that help keep pets happy and healthy as they accompany their humans on every outing.
"With more pets in homes than ever before and continued interest in shared outdoor experiences, there's a whole new generation of pet parents eager to explore the outdoors – and bring their pets along for the ride," said Aaron Weiss, Senior Vice President, Owned Brands at Petco. "Our customers are looking for functional solutions, tailored to the changing seasons, that really hold up and offer protection against the elements for outdoor activities like camping and hiking. Our partnership with Backcountry has allowed us to combine our more than 55 years' worth of expertise in designing pet products with their top-notch experience in all things outdoors for a premier line of pet gear that helps active pets thrive and meets the evolving needs of our customers."
Designed to help pets remain safe and protected during outdoor activities, the collection ranges from apparel and accessories such as dog t-shirts, jackets and bandanas and supplies like collars, harnesses, leashes and flotation devices, to sturdy toys for physical and mental stimulation and travel necessities including collapsible food and water bowls, foldable crates, and portable sleeping bags and travel mats.
For more information on the "Backcountry x Petco" collection, visit petco.com/backcountry and backcountry.com/petco.
About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. Since 1965, we've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.5 million animals.
About Backcountry
From the one-on-one expertise of our Gearheads to our epic selection of the best in both style and performance, Backcountry has been a leading outdoor retailer since 1996. Dialing in your gear closet, exploring your backcountry, recharging with après—Backcountry elevates the entire outdoor experience. In 2018, Backcountry began building its own Gearhead-inspired products; the fast-growing Built By Backcountry ski, MTB, climb, hike, fly fish, and après lines include collabs with brands like GORE-TEX Technology, Burton, and Simms. Seek it, find it, send it—the Goat takes you further.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has filed criminal charges against an airman in connection with an April explosion that injured U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.
Tech. Sgt. David Dezwaan Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal specialist, is facing several charges including dereliction of duty, destroying military property, reckless endangerment and aggravated assault in the blast that injured four service members. He has been held in confinement by the Air Force since June.
The U.S. military initially reported that the injuries were caused by artillery or another form of indirect fire. But the Pentagon later said the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base, known as Green Village.
The Air Force, in a statement Thursday, said a preliminary hearing date has been set for Aug. 23 at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
Dezwaan also was charged with accessing a government computer with an unauthorized purpose and obtaining classified information. The Air Force said Dezwaan joined the military in October 2007. He was assigned to the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron at Hill.
The blasts hit two support buildings. Four service members were evaluated for minor injuries and possible traumatic brain injuries.
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METUCHEN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: FLFVU) (the "Company"), a newly organized blank check company incorporated as a Delaware business company, today announced that commencing on August 8, 2022, holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company's Class A Common Stock shares, warrants, and rights included in the units. The Class A Common Stock shares, warrants and rights that are separated will trade on The Nasdaq Global Market ("NASDAQ") under the symbols "FLFV," "FLFVW," and "FLFVR." Those units not separated will continue to trade on NASDAQ under the symbol "FLFVU." Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A Common Stock shares, warrants and rights. The units began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FLFVU" on June 16, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained by accessing the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation
Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation is a newly organized blank check company formed as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company is actively searching and identifying suitable business combination targets but has not selected any business combination target. The company's efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region, although the Company is prohibited from undertaking initial business combination with any entity that is based in or have the majority of its operations in China (including Hong Kong and Macau).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, risks and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's registration statement, as amended from time to time, and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements include the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering or exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation
Yuanmei Ma
Chief Financial Officer
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Metuchen, New Jersey 08840
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Andrew Garfield has revealed that he went celibate and fasted for several months to prepare for his role as a Jesuit priest in the 2016 film "Silence."
The British actor appeared on the entertainment podcast "WTF with Marc Maron" on Monday to promote the true-crime series "Under the Banner of Heaven," in which he stars as a detective whose faith is shaken when he is called to investigate a brutal murder in his local Mormon community.
As well as discussing the new limited series, his early acting career and the death of his mother, Garfield spoke about working with Martin Scorsese for "Silence," a movie about two young Portuguese priests (Garfield and Adam Driver) who undertake a treacherous mission to Japan in the 17th century.
The 39-year-old also opened up about method acting, saying there had been "misconceptions" around the technique.
The Spider-Man star said he studied Catholicism with a Jesuit priest, went on a 31-day spiritual retreat and gave up "sex and food" before filming the movie.
"You end up in a pretty deep space," Garfield said. "It's a transformational process."
"I was celibate for six months ... and fasting a lot," he added. "I had some pretty wild, trippy experiences from starving myself of sex and food for that period of time."
Garfield said he took inspiration from method acting while researching the role, adding that he was "bothered about the misconception" that exists around the technique.
"It's not about being an a**hole to everyone on set. It's actually just about living truthfully under imagined circumstances, and being really nice to the crew simultaneously, and being a normal human being, and being able to drop it when you need to and staying in it when you want to stay in it."
It encourages actors to use their "physical, mental and emotional self" to create a character while drawing on their own life experiences for the role, the institute adds.
Actors including Marlon Brando, Daniel Day-Lewis and Robert De Niro are known to have used the immersive technique, which can see stars staying in character during a project.
Last year, Lady Gaga told British Vogue that method acting helped her portray socialite Patrizia Reggiani in the fashion biopic "House of Gucci," for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination.
However, other actors have expressed their reservations about method acting in the past, with Meryl Streep saying she "was so depressed" while using the technique to play Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada."
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- EQONEX will streamline to focus on Asset Management and Custody
- EQONEX to proactively exit the crowded crypto exchange space, closing its crypto Exchange on August 22, 2022
- Exchange clients will have sufficient time to manage and close their trading positions and withdraw their assets off the exchange
- The Exchange closure will materially reduce the Company's cost structure and position the Company for sustainable growth.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) ("EQONEX" or the "Company"), a digital assets financial services company, today announced that it is taking decisive action to streamline its operations and focus resources primarily on the businesses that offer the most potential for revenue growth and long-term financial sustainability: Asset Management and Custody. The Company will proactively exit the crowded crypto exchange space by closing the Exchange.
EQONEX Chairman Chi-Won Yoon recently outlined the Company's strategic priorities and intention to focus its resources on businesses where it has significant competitive strengths and can leverage its traditional finance expertise and experience. The decision by the EQONEX Board of Directors to accelerate its strategic plan and close the Exchange is in alignment with this strategic framework.
Closing the Exchange will improve the Company's financial position by materially reducing the high-cost structure associated with operating the Exchange, and free up resources to drive growth in the segments where it has significant competitive strengths.
The Exchange was launched during a period of rapid growth and competition within the crypto industry, and the market is now comprised of close to 300 spot exchanges, many of which share comparable features. Intense market competition and low margins, combined with the significant technological load required to ensure optimal performance has made running a profitable exchange increasingly challenging, especially in the current environment where crypto exchange volumes have fallen.
EQONEX's Asset Management business encompasses Investment Products and Bletchley Park, a fund of crypto hedge funds. The Investment Products business recently received approval from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) for the issuance of an exchange-traded products, which resulted in the launch of the EQONEX Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) on the Deutsche Börse XETRA Exchange in July 2022.
In addition, EQONEX will be launching a Structured Products business in the near future that will offer professional investors and institutions exposure to bespoke crypto investments. The Company also recently announced several high-caliber, senior appointments to the Asset Management team to drive growth in Asia and Europe.
Digivault, the group's digital asset custody business, is in the unique position of being one of only a few digital asset custody providers to be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom. Digivault is a provider of choice for law enforcement agencies and recently became the first custody partner of poundtoken.io, the first British-Isles regulated and 100% backed GBP stablecoin.
The Company's focus on regulation and governance has also been a driving feature since its inception, and it plans to continue its efforts to secure regulatory licenses for its on-going businesses with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
EQONEX CEO Jonathan Farnell said, "We are focused on opportunities that will drive revenue growth and position us for long-term success. Closing the Exchange will significantly simplify our business, narrow our focus, free up resources, and allow us to operate as a more efficient organization with capacity to aggressively go after market segments that offer the most potential."
"The recent extreme market volatility and declining trading volumes have added to the headwinds being felt by exchange operators. We take a realistic view that our exchange will not move the needle for us financially over the near-to-medium term. We don't see value in continuing to bear the costs of operating an exchange during what may be a prolonged market downturn. We have conviction that proactively exiting the crowded exchange space is the right decision to deliver shareholder value."
"Our Asset Management and Custody business, Digivault, have already made solid progress with the additional resources that we have allocated to them recently, and we are bullish about their prospects as we become an organization focused on these high-potential business areas".
EQONEX Chairman Chi-Won Yoon said, "Nimble and resilient companies can adapt and evolve to navigate market conditions and exploit opportunities. We are now firmly committed to the areas where we have the expertise and experience to serve a growing customer segment, and where we can ultimately deliver the most investor value."
"Digital asset custody and asset management businesses have high barriers to entry given their unique security, technology and regulatory specifications. We have already laid solid foundations for our businesses to thrive, and with increased focus and resources, we are well positioned to harness our competitive advantages and capitalize on market opportunities."
EQONEX's principal place of business will move from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom given Asset Management and Custody operations are predominantly UK-based, together with the majority of the Executive Management team.
Timeline for Exchange customers:
EQONEX aims to provide customers with sufficient time to trade out of existing derivative positions and withdraw assets from the exchange before it ceases operations.
- The Exchange will close for trading at 08.00 AM UTC on 22 August 2022. Clients should aim to close out their derivative trading positions during this seven-day window.
- Customers will then have between 15 August and 8.00 AM UTC on 14 September (30 days from this announcement) to withdraw their assets into another wallet. Withdrawal fees will be waived.
- The EQO token, being an exchange-only token that cannot be withdrawn, will cease trading with immediate effect. EQONEX will communicate with holders directly regarding their EQO balance.
- More detailed customer information is available at www.eqonex.com
About EQONEX
EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) is a technology driven digital assets financial services group that provides institutional grade infrastructure and a full suite of trading, custody and asset management solutions to clients. The Group's digital assets ecosystem has been designed to accommodate the needs of institutions and individuals with the same degree of regulatory oversight and security they are accustomed to in traditional financial markets. EQONEX's ecosystem primarily encompasses Digivault, a FCA- registered custodian, Asset Management which encompasses investment products, and Bletchley Park, a fund of crypto-hedge funds, and Brokerage which includes Structured Products, OTC and lending services.
For more information visit: https://group.eqonex.com/
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GUIYANG, China, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, announced that the Company's Yunmanman and Huochebang apps resumed new user registration today.
As previously announced by the Company, the Cybersecurity Review Office ("CRO") of the Cyberspace Administration of China initiated a cybersecurity review of FTA's Yunmanman and Huochebang apps last July. FTA has fully cooperated with the CRO in the cybersecurity review and has taken comprehensive measures to address issues identified during the process. The CRO informed FTA that its Yunmanman and Huochebang apps may resume new user registration today.
About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform, connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services including freight listing service, freight brokerage service and online transaction service. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas stations operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Mao Mao
E-mail: IR@amh-group.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
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SOURCE Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/full-truck-alliance-announces-resumption-new-user-registration/ | 2022-06-29T12:37:10Z |
Which zero-degree sleeping bag is best?
No camping trip or expedition is complete without a reliable sleeping bag to get you through the night. And when you need superior cold-weather protection, a zero-degree sleeping bag is a must-have for winter camping.
There are plenty of styles, designs and brands to choose from, which can be overwhelming. The best way to narrow your choices is to consider insulation type, warmth rating and additional features. The Marmot Never Summer Sleeping Bag is highly durable and designed to keep you warm in below-freezing conditions.
What to know before you buy a zero-degree sleeping bag
Environment
Before choosing a sleeping bag, consider the type of environment you’ll be camping in. While a zero-degree sleeping bag makes the most sense for alpine expeditions, high elevations and cold weather treks, they may be too warm for summer camping. Sleeping bags designed for higher temperatures are more convenient for warm weather, saving you weight and bulk.
Size
The size of your sleeping bag is important, especially for taller individuals and those who don’t want to feel restricted when they sleep. Many zero-degree sleeping bag models come in short, regular and long options. Take time to review product specifications so you find the right length for your preferences and height.
Insulation type
The type of insulation you choose plays a major role in overall warmth, comfort and convenience. Down-filled sleeping bags are typically the warmest and most compact. However, they do tend to lose their insulating properties if you expose them to too much moisture.
Synthetic insulation is slightly heavier and bulkier, but it’s often less expensive. Synthetic materials tend to dry more quickly, so they can keep you warm even when it’s wet.
What to look for in a quality zero-degree sleeping bag
Materials
The best zero-degree sleeping bags utilize heavy-duty nylon or durable polyester to prevent rips or tears. Some may even sport recycled materials in order to limit their environmental impact. If you plan on camping in damp conditions, look for a model with a waterproof coating or water-resistant insulation.
Portability
Anyone who travels long distances with their sleeping bag knows how important overall weight and portability can be. While down options are usually very light, you can often compress many synthetic sleeping bags for easy storage in a pack.
Color
While the color of your sleeping bag mostly comes down to personal preference, brightly colored bags are easier to spot in case of an emergency situation. Some prefer darker colors because they dry more quickly when placed in direct sunlight.
Extra features
Some sleeping bags sport additional helpful features, such as a stuff sack, double zippers for easy access and ventilation, storage pockets for phones or other belongings and even additional insulation for your feet.
How much you can expect to spend on a zero-degree sleeping bag
You should expect to spend approximately $100-$250 for a quality zero-degree bag. There are budget options available for as little as $50 and more advanced models that cost $600 or more.
Zero-degree sleeping bag FAQ
What is the best way to wash a down sleeping bag?
A. If your down sleeping bag appears too dirty for spot cleaning, you can usually put them into the washing machine on a gentle wash cycle. Make sure to use a detergent that works with down material. When drying your down sleeping bag, dry it on low and add a few laundry balls or tennis balls to increase loft and prevent clumping.
How long will a zero-degree sleeping bag last?
A. It depends on the material, filling and care. Down sleeping bags tend to last longer than synthetic options. However, if you take good care of them and store them properly, they can last a long time. You can expect a down sleeping bag to last well over ten years, while a synthetic sleeping bag has a lifespan closer to seven years.
What’s the best zero-degree sleeping bag to buy?
Top zero-degree sleeping bag
Marmot Never Summer Down Sleeping Bag
What you need to know: This well-built model is perfect for those heading out into frigid temperatures and rugged conditions.
What you’ll love: The 650 fill-power down insulation makes this bag lightweight and easy to pack for longer trips. It has a snag-free zipper and DWR nylon outer lining to provide comprehensive protection and hassle-free operation.
What you should consider: There have been a few rare instances of quality issues with the included stuff sack.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Backcountry
Top zero-degree sleeping bag for the money
What you need to know: This relatively affordable zero-degree sleeping bag uses synthetic insulation to provide warmth in a variety of conditions and environments.
What you’ll love: It’s ideal for campers who need a sleeping bag for car camping and backpacking in harsher conditions. The Spirafil 120 insulation provides warmth without too much bulk, and the stuff sack features hanging straps making this bag easy to transport and store.
What you should consider: Some people thought this bag was too heavy to carry for long distances.
Where to buy: Sold by Backcountry
Worth checking out
Big Agnes Lost Dog Sleeping Bag
What you need to know: This lightweight, packable down sleeping bag is great for backcountry adventures in cold climates.
What you’ll love: It has a water-resistant shell and hydrophobic fibers, so you won’t have to worry about the insulation getting wet. There’s plenty of interior room and a useful sleeping pad sleeve built into the underside of the bag.
What you should consider: Some people noticed issues with the quality of the zippers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Backcountry
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Speakers to bring awareness to mental health self care in May
PERRY TWP. – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Stark Parks, in partnership with StarkMHAR, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, NAMI Stark, and the Canton Symphony, has scheduled weekly activities to increase awareness and fight the stigma against mental illnesses, according to a news release.
Mental health professionals will speak on mental health topics followed by an on-your-own self-guided hike through the Mindfulness Walk at Petros Lake Park, 3519 Perry Dr. SW. Register at StarkParks.com/mindfulnesswalk.
Ten stations promote relaxation, focus and awareness, reflection, and embracing the present moment. Examples include a zen sand garden, a musical instrument, stacking stones, and a labyrinth.
Meet at Woodland Shelter (No. 1) on your right as you drive into the park from the north entrance. The Mindfulness Trail begins to the right of the shelter and volleyball court.
- Depression: Wednesday, 6-6:45 p.m.: Mary Kreitz, from Child and Adolescent Health, will speak about depression and what people can do to fight off depression and support a loved one who is struggling with depression.
- NAMI Stark, You are Not Alone: May 11, 6-6:45 p.m.: “NAMI Stark Cares: You Are Not Alone” NAMI Stark County, a local nonprofit mental health organization, offers hope for recovery for persons and families impacted by mental illness.
- Grief and Loss: May 18, 6-6:45 p.m.: Mary Kreitz, from Child and Adolescent Health, will speak about grief and loss. We need to allow time to grieve these losses and to support each other as we build a new way of living after the losses.
- Mindful Monday: Gratitude Journal: May 23, 5 p.m.: Brandice Schnabel from StarkMHAR will show how to utilize a gratitude journal and the ways that it can positively impact mental health.
- Principals of Music Therapy: May 25, 5-5:45 p.m.: Music can be a tool for mindfulness and healing. It can be a way to escape or to dive deeper into memory and emotion. Join a trained music therapist as they explain with principles of music therapy and guide attendees in a group music making experience. Afterward, stroll through the Mindfulness Walk, where Canton Symphony Orchestra musicians will provide accompaniment. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/02/speakers-mindfulness-walk-bring-awareness-mental-health-self-care-may/9574118002/ | 2022-05-02T18:42:21Z |
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