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Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom: Russia war ‘hard to understand’
KOSICE, Slovakia (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden spent Mother’s Day meeting and offering support to Ukrainian mothers in Slovakia who have been displaced by Russia’s war and assuring them that the “hearts of the American people” are behind them.
At a bus station in the city of Kosice that is now a 24-hour refugee processing center, Biden found herself in an extended conversation with a Ukrainian woman who said she struggles to explain the war to her three children because she cannot understand it herself.
“I cannot explain because I don’t know myself and I’m a teacher,” Viktoriia Kutocha, who had her arms around her 7-year-old daughter, Yulia, told Biden.
At one point, Kutocha asked, “Why?” seeming to seek an explanation for Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine on Feb. 24.
‘It’s so hard to understand,” the first lady replied.
The 24-hour facility is one of six refugee centers in Slovakia, providing an average of 300 to 350 people daily with food, showers, clothing, emergency on-site accommodations and other services, according to information provided by the White House.
Biden, wearing a flower corsage on her wrist — a Mother’s Day gift from President Joe Biden — also dropped in at a Slovakian public school that has taken in displaced students.
Slovakian and Ukrainian moms were brought together at the school for a Mother’s Day event while their children made crafts to give them as gifts.
Biden went from table to table meeting the mothers and kids. She told some of the women that she wanted to come and " say the hearts of the American people are with the mothers of Ukraine.”
“I just wanted to come and show you our support,” she said before departing for the border village of Vysne Nemecke to tour its border processing facility.
At the border village, Biden surveyed operations set up by the United Nations and other relief organizations to assist Ukrainians seeking refuge in Slovakia. She attended a religious service in a tent set up as a chapel, where a priest intoned, “We pray for the people of Ukraine.”
In recent weeks border crossings are averaging less than 2,000 per day, down from over 10,000 per day immediately following Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine, and a large portion of that flow is daily cross border traffic.
Biden is on a four-day visit to Eastern Europe to highlight U.S. support for Ukrainian refugees and for the allied countries, like Romania and Slovakia, that are providing a safe haven for them.
She spent Friday and Saturday in Romania, visiting with U.S. troops and meeting with Ukrainian refugee mothers and children.
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MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Larson is willing to drive just about anything with four wheels and an engine, and his ability to jump between NASCAR’s highest level and small-town late model races on dirt should come in handy this weekend.
You see, Larson showed up to World Wide Technology Raceway on Friday for the first practice before the Cup Series makes its much-anticipated debut there Sunday having never taken a lap there — not in a race, a tire test or even in a simulator.
But given everything he drives — stock cars, sprints, midgets — he sees more new tracks than just about anyone.
“My schedule is pretty busy and by the time it was Gateway week,” Larson said, referring to the track by its old nickname, “I realized I was racing every day this week. I wasn’t home. But I think I’ll be fine. I feel like I adapt pretty quickly, and I have a pretty good track record on tracks I go to the first time.”
This week alone, Larson had a late model race at Tri-City Speedway in nearby Granite City, Illinois, rained out Wednesday, then won the pole there before crashing out in a makeup race Thursday night. And after taking his practice laps around the 1 1/4-mile hairpin track east of St. Louis on Friday, he was headed back to Tri-City for another race that night.
He’s also raced at a dirt track in Pevely, Missouri, which is about 30 minutes away, and in a midget just across the river at The Dome at America’s Center; the former home of the St. Louis Rams now puts on indoor dirt-track races.
“So I’ve raced all around here but never here,” Larson said. “Haven’t had too much time to prepare. I haven’t run any laps here to test, nothing on the simulator. We’ll get the hang of it today and go out and qualify on Saturday.”
While it’s new to NASCAR’s top series, Gateway has a rich tradition. It was built as a drag strip in the 1960s and expanded into a full-purpose racing venue, hosting dozens of lower-level NASCAR events in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Then, an economic downturn left it on the brink of financial ruin.
It took the vision and resources of real estate developer Curtis Francois, who grew up watching races across the Midwest, to rescue the track and begin building it out. Over nearly a decade, he’s poured millions into facility upgrades with more on the way, turning the speedway into a 700-acre destination for race fans.
The long front-stretch grandstand and towering seats in the tight first and second turns are sold out Sunday, along with 1,200-plus campsites and dozens of hospitality areas. That means a crowd of more than 60,000 is expected.
Nobody is quite sure what all those fans will see.
The egg-shaped oval, with sweeping third and fourth turns, reminds some drivers of Phoenix or New Hampshire. Others point to Richmond. Whatever the case, Gateway is one of the few tracks where they’re going to be active on the clutch: it probably takes two shifts to get through the first two corners and at least one through Turns 3 and 4.
“Any time you head to a new track it’s tough,” Chase Elliott said. “You can do everything to prepare but you’re not really going to know until you make those first laps in practice. We’re getting a little more track time than we do at most tracks, so that will give us an opportunity to try to figure some things out ahead of Sunday.”
About two dozen drivers have at least some experience at Gateway, whether in the 15 races run in the Xfinity Series from 1997 until the track’s closure or the 21 races run in the Truck Series before and after Francois purchased it.
For the rest, the speedway just a stone’s throw from the Mississippi River represents an entirely new challenge.
“I think of that track a lot like a yo-yo,” said Ross Chastain, who start-and-parked a truck at Gateway in 2018 before winning the next year. “Creating the momentum in 3 and 4 to make a pass in Turn 1, out-brake somebody and slide up in front of them, downshift — all of that work coupled with the heat and humidity that we’ll have there, you’re going to have to be on it to make it through a whole Cup race there.”
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) resulting from allegations that Ryan Cohen, his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, and/or the Company may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased or sold Bed Bath & Beyond securities between August 15, 2022 and August 19, 2022, both dates inclusive, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8240 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.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 6, 2022, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, Ryan Cohen, the billionaire co-founder of Chewy Inc. who also serves as chairman of GameStop Corp., sent a letter to Bed Bath & Beyond's board which announced that he owned a 9.8% stake in Bed Bath & Beyond and in which he criticized the Company's management. On this news Bed Bath & Beyond stock to closed 34% higher on March 7, 2022 compared to its close on March 4, 2022, the previous trading day, on extremely heavy trading volume. On March 25, 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond added three new directors appointed by Ryan Cohen's investment firm, RC Ventures LLC.
On August 15, 2022, Ryan Cohen, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, announced in an SEC filing purchases of over one million January 2023 call options with exercise prices at $60, $75, and $80—significantly higher than Bed Bath & Beyond shares were trading. On this news, Bed Bath & Beyond stock to closed 29% higher on August 16, 2022 compared to its close on August 15, 2022, on extremely heavy trading volume.
Then, on August 18, 2022, Ryan Cohen, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, announced that he would sell his entire stake in Bed Bath & Beyond. Also on August 18, 2022, Bloomberg published an article entitled "Bed Bath & Beyond Taps Kirkland & Ellis for Help Addressing Debt Load" which revealed the Company hired a law firm for help with its debt. On this news, Bed Bath & Beyond shares fell $4.53 per share, or 19%, to close at $18.55 per share on August 18, 2022, on extremely heavy trading volume. Bed Bath & Beyond shares continued to drop on August 19, 2022, falling $7.52 per share, or 40%, from its August 18, 2022 close, to close at $11.03 per share, on extremely heavy trading volume.
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Strategic growth plan continues to yield gains in revenue, margin, and mix
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: DPSI), today announced fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results.
Full Year 2021
- Revenue was $65.9MM, an increase of $2.6MM (3.9%) from 2020.
- Services revenues, the Company's strategic focus, were $15.5MM, an increase of $2.8MM (17.9%) from 2020.
- Gross profit, $15.3MM, increased by $0.5MM (3.3%) from 2020.
- 2021 EBITDA was $3.0MM ($2.8MM on an Adjusted EBITDA basis).
- Debt was paid down by $1.2MM from December 31, 2020.
Fourth Quarter 2021
- Q4 Revenue was $16.5MM, pressured by industry-wide supply chain issues, which the Company anticipates continuing into 1H 2022.
- Solid booking activity continued however resulting in a backlog expansion to $31.2MM. The Company is working closely with its equipment manufacturer partners to manage through these supply constraints.
- Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $0.3MM for the fourth quarter 2021, compared with $1.3MM for the fourth quarter of 2020.
"We continue to execute the strategic growth plan we put in place several years ago," commented CEO Steve Smith. "That plan is focused on the growth of what we call "mobility-first services," and on the expansion of our served geographic coverage. We're achieving those goals through both the organic build-out of our business and by select acquisitions.
Smith continued, "While the sale of enterprise hardware such as mobile computers, bar code and RFID scanners, and printers remains a solid core of our business, the provision of associated services, including especially managed operational services, with its recurring revenue streams, is the focus of our strategic intent. The nearly 18% growth in these services in 2021 marks our progress. We plan for services to contribute still larger proportions of our growth going forward, yielding margin expansion, increased forward revenue visibility, and the foundation for robust enterprise value growth."
"The Company also continues to execute on its strategy to make select strategic acquisitions that add technical competencies, operational capacity, and geographic coverage. The full integration of one such acquisition from late 2020, ExtenData, a Rocky Mountains-focused regional leader in solutions and services design and delivery, was completed in 2021. In January 2022, we also acquired Advanced Mobile Group to expand DecisionPoint's mobility-first enterprise solutions and service offerings and grow its capabilities in the mid-Atlantic region. Advanced Mobile Group is a regional leader providing services, hardware, software, integration, and wireless networking solutions, with deep experience in warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, mobile workforce automation, retailing, and healthcare segments, and 600 customers."
CEO Smith concluded, "2021 was another very solid year for DecisionPoint. We grew in all key measures relative to 2020, a tough compare with its outsized singular top line event, and did so overcoming industry headwinds caused by global supply chain constraints. I'm confident that our plans and proven execution capacity will yield still greater successes for our customers and growth for DecisionPoint in 2022 and beyond."
Our cash and accounts receivable were $14.9 million on December 31, 2021, compared to $18.4 million on December 31, 2020. Cash flow from operations in 2021 was $2.4 million, as compared to $4.2 million in 2020. Overall debt is lower by $1.2 million than at the beginning of the year. As of December 31, 2021, we had no borrowings under the line of credit.
A conference call to discuss these financial results is scheduled for Friday, April 1, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). Investors, analysts, and all parties interested in listening to the call are invited to dial (877) 407-3982 (domestic) or (201) 493-6780 (international) at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1540399&tp_key=229612448d. Please log in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary software.
A telephone replay of the call will be available until April 1, 2022, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the conference identification number: 13728547. Please note participants must enter the conference identification number in order to access the replay.
DecisionPoint Systems Inc. delivers mobility-first managed service and integration solutions to healthcare, supply chain, and retail customers, enabling them to make better and faster decisions in the moments that matter—the decision points. Our mission is to help businesses consistently deliver on those moments—accelerating growth, improving worker productivity, and lowering risks and costs.
For more information about DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., visit www.decisionpt.com.
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The following is a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited and in thousands):
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Persona Sees Momentum in 2022 through Growth, Retail and Innovation
SEATTLE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global personalized nutrition market is projected to grow to $16.4B by 2025, with the supplement segment projected to account for the largest share during this forecast period. Specifically impacted is the direct-to-consumer segment because consumers are becoming increasingly aware of nutrition-rich products to enhance their health, which is a key factor in the projected demand for supplements.
Capitalizing on the momentum from this market projection is Persona Nutrition, the leading, global personalized vitamin program. Persona makes nutrition and supplements easy with a convenient online platform where customers complete an assessment and are provided with a personalized vitamin pack that can autoship each month. Nutritionists and pharmacists are available on demand for questions, even if no order has been placed. The company is seeing increasing momentum in growth, retail and innovation; here is how:
- Exponential Growth: Starting with 2 nutritionists in 2017, Persona is now at 10x that number with 22 nutritionists and 2 pharmacists on staff. Persona has shipped over 1.4 million orders to customers in the last 5 years. To put that in context, The Nutritional Business Journal reports that, while the overall supplement industry was expected to grow by 6.3% by the end of 2020, brands in the personalized nutrition space were expecting sales growth of over 70%. Persona is particularly well positioned to take advantage of this growth as personalized nutrition is the foundation of their business.
- From E-Commerce to Brick & Mortar: With a recent release in selected Target stores across the USA, Persona is entering the retail market with gummy vitamin packs to serve the entire family: Kids' Daily Multivitamin, Adult Glo Getter, Adult Immunity, and Teen Focus. Although this is a detour from their on-demand, delivered-to-your-home flagship offering, retail is the next step in Persona's growth. "The formulations and demographics we chose for these four gummy vitamin packs are perfect for Target shoppers," remarks Shawn Bushouse, CEO of Persona. "Based on the same scientific knowledge that makes Persona personalized vitamins so successful, these gummies make it even easier for consumers to enter the vitamin/supplement marketplace."
- A Nutritionist in Your Pocket: Persona continues to be at the forefront of innovation within the nutritional supplement industry. The distribution of on-demand, personalized nutrition is the future of the industry. Persona is on the cutting edge with a new mobile app coming out that will put on-demand nutrition in customer's pockets. Need a nutritionist? There's an app for that.
Additional contributions include the format of supplement delivery; Persona has offerings in pill, gummy, and powder formats. Changing the way business is done, they now crosscheck over 3,800 drug-nutrient interactions (DNI) through their online assessment; up from 800 when the DNI program was first launched in 2019.
On-demand nutritionists continue to be an increasingly popular offering; the biggest ask from customers is to further customize their program. Ron Pitts, a Persona customer, remarks: "My nutritionist was truly helpful in first, listening, and then helping me with a plan that addressed both my health concerns as well as financial. It was such a pleasure dealing with someone who had my best interests in mind. I will not hesitate to recommend Persona."
"Especially with the pandemic and accompanying stress, many people are not eating as well as they would like, or exercising as much as they want to be," remarks Ruby Deubry, a pharmacist with the Persona Nutrition team. "People are not as mobile, not sleeping as well. With a healthy diet, and in collaboration with your healthcare team, supplements can be a part of your path toward a healthy lifestyle. Supplementing with nutrients you might not easily be getting from food may provide a little extra health people need right now."
Continue to check out Persona's website for up and coming new products, information and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a nutritionist.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
About Persona Nutrition
Persona Nutrition, a Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) company, creates deeply personalized vitamin programs based in cutting-edge science. Persona's doctor-designed nutrition assessment analyzes each customer's diet, lifestyle, health goals—even their medications—and tailors a daily supplement pack to their unique needs. Built from premium, bioavailable ingredients and bio-sourced packaging, Persona's convenient grab-and-go packs are delivered monthly to customers' doorsteps.
Since its founding in 2016, Persona has grown rapidly into an international brand with a dedicated customer base. It has done this by delivering on a singular promise: personalized, science-based nutrition, unrivaled quality and one-on-one support. Persona's launch at Target marks a new step in its evolution into a global lifestyle brand. To learn more, visit www.personanutrition.com or www.nestlehealthscience.com.
About Nestlé Health Science (NHSc)
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nestlé, is a globally recognized leader in the field of nutritional science. NHSc is committed to empowering healthier lives through nutrition for consumers, patients and their healthcare partners. The company offers an extensive consumer health portfolio of industry-leading medical nutrition, consumer and VMS brands that are science-based solutions covering all facets of health from prevention, to maintenance, all the way through to treatment. NHSc is redefining the approach to their management of health in several key areas such as pediatric health, allergy, acute care, oncology, metabolic health, healthy aging, gastrointestinal health, and inborn errors of metabolism. Headquartered in Switzerland, NHSc employs over 5,000 people around the world, who are committed to making a difference in people's lives, for a healthier today and tomorrow. For more information, visit https://www.nestlehealthscience.com.
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Zach Bates: Ultramarathoner with autism inspiring others after crushing 100 mile goal
By Jeff Paffenback and Patrick Snell, CNN
With an injured hip, blisters on his feet and experiencing the sort of exhaustion few would be familiar with, Zach Bates retained a steely focus and determination.
Fighting through pain after running for 28 hours, and amid the sound of tired feet struggling through the Arizona dirt — finally soft, soothing music grew over the horizon.
The sights and sounds of cheering family, coaches, and supporters grew closer and louder with every step. The finish line, which was once 100 miles away, was right in front of him.
A small, roaring human victory tunnel welcomed Bates as he ran across the finish line and cemented himself as an ultramarathon runner.
“I saw the finish line and people made a tunnel with their arms for me to run through. I also saw my cousins with their signs. Just really exciting,” Bates tells CNN, reflecting on his accomplishment.
Diagnosed with autism at the age of four, the 20-year-old American completed the Coldwater Rumble 100 mile Ultramarathon earlier this year, becoming the youngest finisher in the race’s history, aged 19.
Completing the 20-mile loop five times across a rugged terrain is an accomplishment itself but Bates finished 38th overall out of the 99 starters in just over 28 hours – and it is worth noting that 33 runners didn’t finish.
The achievement makes Bates seem like a seasoned ultra-runner but he and his family are just beginning their journey into the ultramarathon world.
‘it seemed different’
Bates was a member of the cross-country team in high school but, after graduating in May 2021 he surprised his family with a new goal.
“Graduation night, he comes to us and says, ‘hey, I want to run a 100-mile race before my 20th birthday’ which was about eight months from that date. And I was like, oh, that’s a lot,” his mother, Rana, tells CNN World Sport’s Patrick Snell.
Of his decision to run 100 miles, Bates says: “I’ve seen people’s journeys and then I thought they were really cool and interesting, and it seemed different than other races. I wanted to try to do that.”
Neither he nor his parents had any prior experience of preparing for the task at hand, but Rand and Brian, his father, found ways to help, truly making it a family affair.
“We search out trails for him to do. We’ll go ahead of time as a family and hike a trail to make sure it’s safe,” says Rana.
In addition to finding trails, they read books together, organize all his nutrition, and make sure their son has the right equipment – like the watch he wears on long runs so they can track him and make sure he’s safe and on course.
Rana and Brian even helped with training schedules before finding more experienced ultramarathon runners — such as mentor John Hendrix and coach Nickademus de la Rosa.
With Hendrix and De la Rosa’s expertise, the young American prepared by competing in shorter distances and successfully worked his way up to the 100-miler in short time.
Staying focused
Rather than having his autism be a reason to make the goal unreachable, his mum explained how it might have helped him stay focused.
“With autism, there is this hyper focus and when they have this focus on something that they love and they desire to do, it takes them so much further than maybe what I can accomplish,” she explains.
“It’s really important that they are treated as an individual. That we can look at them and hear what their dreams are, what their hopes are for their life.
“If we listen to our children and allow them to do what they want to do and be a support to them, you’ll be so surprised at where they’ll end up.”
For Bates, he’s achieved goals and distances that were once just dreams. As he continues to train for more challenges, he’s turned to social media to help capture his journey along the way. In doing so, he has been embraced by runners from all over, but Rana says that’s not the only way social media has helped.
“It has helped Zach realize that what he’s doing is special and that what he’s doing is inspiring people and that’s what helps Zack want to continue to participate in the social media because he feels like it’s worth it to go out of his way to do something uncomfortable for himself, which the social media is a little bit uncomfortable for him, if it’s going to help somebody else do something hard and reach their dreams.”
“I’ve had dreams my entire life, things that I’ve wanted to do. This journey has kind of given me the courage to go forward and do some of the things that I’ve been really excited about and given me the courage to take some initial steps,” adds Rana.
“Having him in our family is just a light and I’m just inspired by the light that he is to everybody that he’s around.”
He’s already scheduled multiple races of various distances this year, but when asked about his next big ambition, Bates has his sights set on loftier goals.
“I have seen the Cocodona 250. It’s like a 250 mile race I’ve thought about before. It might be a little while before I try doing that race. It’s not just 250 miles, but also has [close to] 50,000 feet of elevation!”
With the support of Rana, Brian and the rest of the family, it feels as though nothing is impossible when it comes to Zach Bates. No matter where the next trail in life takes him.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Before being interviewed on Centre Court about his return to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, Nick Kyrgios traded in his all-white grass-court shoes for a red-and-white pair of basketball sneakers, and swapped out his white hat for a red one.
Big deal? Not to Kyrgios. Not to many, probably. Still, sure seemed to be to a reporter who peppered him with questions about it afterward.
That’s because the All England Club has a rather strict policy about all-white attire while players are on match courts during the tournament — which is clearly a nod to the earliest days of tennis, and some athletes think might have been better suited to the 1880s than the 2020s.
“I mean, I always want to wear all black, obviously,” Kyrgios, a 27-year-old Australian who faces Cristian Garin of Chile on Wednesday, responded when asked about the dress code during a pre-tournament news conference he attended in a black hoodie and matching cap.
“It would be cool to allow, like, a black headband or black sweatband. I think it would look cool,” Kyrgios said. “Obviously Wimbledon doesn’t really care what looks cool.”
Neither Kyrgios, nor anyone else, expects a change to the rules anytime soon. And there certainly are those who appreciate it as part of what they consider the charm of the oldest Grand Slam event in tennis.
“For me, what I love about Wimbledon is the tradition and that is what makes it so special, and having the all-white attire is one of the small traditions that I really embrace. It looks crisp, especially against the grass court,” said Alison Riske-Amritraj, who reached the third round as the 28th seed. “You don’t have to do it at any other tournament during the year. It’s very professional. I would wear white for every match, everywhere, so I’m probably biased when it comes to that.”
The first of the All England Club’s 10-point list of clothing guidelines states: “Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white and this applies from the point at which the player enters the court surround.” The second stipulation: “White does not include off white or cream.” There are more details, too, such as that a color trim “around the neckline and around the cuff of the sleeves is acceptable but must be no wider” than 1 centimeter (less than half an inch), that “Caps (including the underbill), headbands, bandanas, wristbands and socks must be completely white except for” that same size allowance for trim, and this: “Shoes must be almost entirely white. Soles and laces must be completely white. Large manufacturers’ logos are not encouraged.”
That’s absolutely fine with some of the “competitors.”
Tommy Paul, who was seeded 30th and got to the fourth round, said that the Royal Palm Tennis Club in Pinecrest, Florida — where the head pro is Eric Hechtman, who has coached Serena Williams and Venus Williams — requires all white when he trains there.
“I don’t mind it at all. It’s kind of cool,” Paul said. “If I see guys doing it at home during practice, then I have no problem doing it for Wimbledon.”
One player in this year’s tournament said she always worries about getting her white outfit dirty while eating. Some say they were annoyed at needing to find new clothes to be able to play at Wimbledon. Others were excited about it.
“It’s very elegant. I really hope they keep this tradition forever, because it’s something different. You don’t always need to see colors on people’s clothes,” said Mihaela Buzarnescu, a Romanian who lost to French Open runner-up Coco Gauff last week. “Every year, I think, ‘Oh, white again. Let’s go!’”
Over the years, players have been chastised for violating the letter or spirit of the written rules.
In 2013, for example, none other than now-eight-time champion Roger Federer showed up with neon orange soles on his shoes for his first-round match, which he won — then was, um, reminded of Wimbledon’s rules by the club, so he switched to white soles before his second-round match, which he lost, his earliest Grand Slam exit in a decade.
In 2007, Tatiana Golovin played at Wimbledon with red underwear beneath her white dress, leading to this opening exchange at a news conference:
Reporter: “Can I ask you about your knickers?”
Golovin: “Excuse me?”
“Could it be maybe a little bit more up to date? Of course. We are in 2022,” said Jessica Pegula, who was seeded No. 8 this year and made it to the fourth round at the All England Club for the first time. “Then again, it’s two weeks out of the calendar where you have to do it. It’s part of what makes Wimbledon, Wimbledon.”
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More AP Wimbledon coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/wimbledon and https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/wimbledons-all-white-clothing-bothers-some-delights-others/ | 2022-07-06T10:42:59Z |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founding Board Member Richard D. "Rick" Horsley retired from Oakworth Capital Bank's board of directors on May 18.
Horsley, who is a founding director, has been a strong supporter, advocate, colleague and advisor to Oakworth since the bank opened its doors 14 years ago, in March 2008.
Oakworth Founder, CEO and Chairman Scott Reed shared his thoughts on Horsley's retirement, as well as next steps with the board as the bank continues its intentional growth journey.
"Rick has been invaluable to the success of Oakworth," Reed said. "From the beginning, Rick brought financial and business acumen, wisdom and humility to complement our founding partners and team. Under his guidance, along with our entire team of board members, Oakworth has become known for its distinctive client service and expertise in helping people achieve financial wellness and safety."
Prior to being a founder of Oakworth, Horsley served as vice chairman of the board of directors and executive financial officer of Regions Bank and Regions Financial Corporation.
Oakworth's accolades during Horsley's tenure include:
- $1.3 Billion in Total Assets
- $2 Billion in Assets Under Management (AUM)
- #1 "Best Banks to Work For" in the U.S. for the Past 4 Years (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)
- Net Promoter Score (NPS®) of 93 (February 2021 – March 2022)
- 99% Client Retention Rate
- Three Locations in Central Alabama, South Alabama and Middle Tennessee
"None of this is possible without the tremendous effort of our entire team, and that includes Rick," Reed added.
"Serving Oakworth has been one of the most rewarding professional contributions of my career," Horsley said. "I'm proud we've built Oakworth to this successful point and I look forward to cheering the team on as the bank expands. We've been true to providing the kind of exceptional client experience that I believe is second to none, and I trust Oakworth will stay focused on great people and excellent service."
Shareholders also approved the board of directors' unanimous recommendation to add Edward M. "Ted" Holt of Birmingham's Maynard Cooper Gale, P.C. to the board, beginning July 20.
Holt is chair of Maynard's Insurance and Financial Services Litigation Practice Group and serves as co-chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law and holds an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a B.A. from Rollins College.
"We are proud to have Ted join our board, and we will rely upon the guidance and insight he's certain to provide Oakworth as we continue to grow into a regional company," Reed said. "As our company grows, our board makeup will evolve with us, ensuring we are well positioned for the future. This most recent appointment is a step in this direction, and we are fortunate to have Ted on the team."
"I'm honored to be selected to serve on Oakworth's board of directors at such a pivotal time in Oakworth's story," Holt said. "Expanding both in new and existing markets is one of the most exciting times in a business' history, and I look forward to helping Oakworth achieve further success."
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Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities, so Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of dollars from the federal government.
Both the House and the Senate have passed major legislation on the matter, and the effort is one of lawmakers’ final opportunities before the November elections to show voters they are addressing the nation’s strained supply chains.
Now they have to work out considerable differences in the two bills. And Senate Republicans are already digging in before the negotiations formally begin.
President Joe Biden has made the semiconductor legislation a top priority, but he’ll need the support of 10 Senate Republicans, and perhaps more, to get a bill to his desk. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell emphasized that point when congressional leaders recently announced which lawmakers will serve on the committee that works to reconcile the two bills.
“Without major concessions and changes from House Democrats, this legislation has no chance of becoming law,” McConnell said.
House Democrats say their voices need to be heard during negotiations.
“We need to make sure that everyone has input,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., chair of the New Democrat Coalition, a group that has 19 members participating in negotiations. “We have a strong bill in the House, and I think there’s important components there that the Senate should also consider.”
The Senate bill is projected to increase spending by about $250 billion over 10 years. The House bill would boost spending by more than $400 billion over the period.
WHERE THERE IS MUCH AGREEMENT
The Senate and House bills allot more than $52 billion for semiconductor production and research. Grants and loans from the federal government would subsidize some of the cost of building or renovating semiconductor plants.
“The chips funding is absolutely the foundation of this bill — it’s a bipartisan foundation,” said Josh Teitelbaum, senior counsel at Akin Gump, a law and lobbying firm. “I think it is what is driving this toward the finish line.”
SOME OVERLAP, BUT KEY DIFFERENCES
Both bills authorize a big boost in spending for the National Science Foundation, but they have different priorities for the research receiving funding.
The Senate bill provides $29 billion over five years to a new directorate focused on strengthening U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics and other cutting-edge technologies.
The House bill provides $13.3 billion over five years to a new directorate for science and engineering solutions. It lists climate change, environmental sustainability and social and economic inequality as part of the directorate’s focus.
The two sides will have to work out their competing visions for the National Science Foundation.
The two bills also establish regional technology hubs — with the Senate dedicating $10 billion to the program and the House dedicating $7 billion. The Senate bill calls for 20 such hubs, while the House bill authorizes at least 10.
The seed money would go to regional organizations seeking to advance a variety of economic and national security priorities.
The approach has bipartisan support from lawmakers with big rural and minority constituencies who want to ensure the money is not concentrated in universities or communities where a lot of tech research is already done.
WHERE THERE ARE MAJOR DIFFERENCES
The bills diverge on supply chain issues, trade, immigration and climate change, to name a few areas.
One of the big-ticket items is a $45 billion program in the House bill to enhance supply chains in the U.S. There was no such provision in the Senate bill. The money would provide grants, loans or loan guarantees to companies, local governments and tribes trying to build or relocate manufacturing plants producing critical goods.
“This is a real area of focus for companies and for communities who want to try to bring back manufacturing,” Teitelbaum said. “There’s a lot of interest in including this funding in the final package.”
Another stark difference is on trade. The House reauthorizes a program that provides training and financial assistance for those who lose their jobs or have hours cut because of increased imports. The Senate has no such provision.
“It’s not going to move without trade adjustment assistance,” Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., said of the bill.
Meanwhile, the Senate bill includes a trade provision that would exclude more products from tariffs the Trump administration put in place on goods imported from China. Those exclusions have almost all expired. The Senate bill reinstates them, a priority of business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The House bill addresses immigration, while the Senate bill does not. It would create a new visa category for entrepreneurs and would allow those with an ownership interest in successful ventures to apply to become lawful permanent residents.
The House bill, unlike the Senate bill, also touches on climate change. It dedicates $8 billion to a fund that helps developing countries adjust to climate change. That could be a nonstarter for Republicans, who object to using U.S. taxpayer money for that purpose.
No one expects the negotiations to be easy.
“I have a hard time explaining to my friends and constituents,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, “that when the White House is in favor of something, when Democrats are in favor of something, Republicans are in favor of something, the House is in favor of it, and the Senate is in favor of it, we still can’t seem to get it done. But I hope that we will take advantage of this opportunity.”
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Meta Platforms, Inc. ("Meta Platforms, Inc.") (NASDAQ: FB) shareholders:
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DALLAS (KDAF) — North Texas has been a hot spot for people across the nation looking to find an affordable metro to move to, including many families.
If you are looking to move to North Texas and you want to bring your family, here are some suggestions from ExtraSpace Storage. They did a report saying which cities are the best neighborhoods & suburbs in Dallas for Families.
As stated on their website, “With warm weather and affordable real estate, Dallas is a city full of opportunities and a great place to raise a family. Whether you’re relocating to Dallas or simply moving across town, you’ll need to find a neighborhood that suits your needs. Check out our list of the five best neighborhoods in Dallas for families!”
- Bishop Arts District
- Deep Ellum
- Lake Highlands
- Lakewood
- Preston Hollow
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Another NBA season filled with Luka magic is what the entirety of the NBA and Dallas Mavericks’ fanbase needs now more than ever. However, you’ll have to wait just a couple of more months; don’t worry though, football can fill the gap until then.
The Dallas Mavericks will be opening the 2022 season against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, October 19 on ESPN. Then to open up American Airlines Center the Mavs will take on the Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, Oct. 22.
These are the highlights for the upcoming season according to the Mavs:
- Jalen Brunson, who spent his first four seasons with the Mavericks before departing in free agency, will make his first appearance e back in Dallas on Dec. 27.
- The defending champion Golden State Warriors, who defeated the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals, will come to AAC on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. and again on March 22.
- From the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will visit AAC on Dec. 9 at 9 p.m.
- Defending East champion Boston will be in Dallas on Jan. 5 in a nationally televised game at 6:30 p.m.
- Kevin Durant (as it stands now), Kyrie Irving and (perhaps) Ben Simmons will make their only appearance with Brooklyn at the AAC on Nov. 7.
- The Philadelphia 76ers with James Harden and Joel Embiid will come to town on March 2 at 6:30 p.m.
As if it wasn’t fun enough to just launch the schedule, Dallas took the opportunity for Theo Pinson to make his acting debut alongside the cutest costars on the face of the earth, puppies for the schedule announcement social media video.
Mavs full schedule (Central Time) below:
OCTOBER
Wed. Oct. 19 @ Phoenix 9:00 ESPN
Sat. Oct. 22 Memphis 7:30 NBA TV
Tues. Oct. 25 @ New Orleans 6:30 TNT
Thu. Oct. 27 @ Brooklyn 6:30 NBA TV
Sat. Oct. 29 Oklahoma City 8:00
Sun. Oct. 30 Orlando 6:30
NOVEMBER
Wed. Nov. 2 Utah 7:30
Fri. Nov. 4 Toronto 7:30
Mon. Nov. 7 Brooklyn 8:45
Wed. Nov. 9 @ Orlando 6:00
Thu. Nov. 10 @ Washington 6:00
Sat. Nov. 12 Portland 7:30
Tue. Nov. 15 L.A. Clippers 7:30
Wed. Nov. 16 Houston 7:30
Fri. Nov. 18 Denver 7:30
Sun. Nov. 20 Denver 6:30
Wed. Nov. 23 @ Boston 6:30 ESPN
Sat. Nov. 26 @ Toronto 4:00
Sun. Nov. 27 @ Milwaukee 7:00 NBA TV
Tue. Nov. 29 Golden State 6:30 TNT
DECEMBER
Thu. Dec. 1 @ Detroit 6:00 NBA TV
Sat. Dec. 3 @ New York 11:30
Mon. Dec. 5 Phoenix 7:30 NBA TV
Tues. Dec. 6 @ Denver 9:00 TNT
Fri. Dec. 9 Milwaukee 9:00 ESPN
Sat. Dec. 10 @ Chicago 7:00
Mon. Dec. 12 Oklahoma City 7:30
Wed. Dec. 14 Cleveland 8:00
Fri. Dec. 16 Portland 7:30
Sat. Dec. 17 @ Cleveland 7:00
Mon. Dec. 19 @ Minnesota 7:00
Wed. Dec. 21 @ Minnesota 7:00
Fri. Dec. 23 @ Houston 7:00
Sun. Dec. 25 L.A. Lakers 1:30 ABC
Tue. Dec. 27 New York 7:30
Thu. Dec. 29 Houston 7:30
Sat. Dec. 31 @ San Antonio 6:00
JANUARY
Mon. Jan. 2 @ Houston 7:00
Thu. Jan. 5 Boston 6:30 TNT
Sat. Jan. 7 New Orleans 7:00
Sun. Jan. 8 @ Oklahoma City 6:00
Tue. Jan. 10 @ L.A. Clippers 9:30
Thu. Jan. 12 @ L.A. Lakers 9:00 TNT
Sat. Jan. 14 @ Portland 9:00
Sun. Jan. 15 @ Portland 8:00
Wed. Jan. 18 Atlanta 6:30 ESPN
Fri. Jan. 20 Miami 6:30 ESPN
Sun. Jan. 22 L.A. Clippers 6:30
Tue. Jan. 24 Washington 7:30
Thu. Jan. 26 @ Phoenix 9:00 TNT
Sat. Jan. 28 @ Utah 8:00
Mon. Jan. 30 Detroit 7:30
FEBRUARY
Thu. Feb. 2 New Orleans 7:30
Sat. Feb. 4 @ Golden State 7:30 ABC
Mon. Feb. 6 @ Utah 8:00
Wed. Feb. 8 @ L.A. Clippers 9:00 ESPN
Fri. Feb. 10 @ Sacramento 9:00
Sat. Feb. 11 @ Sacramento 9:00
Mon. Feb. 13 Minnesota 7:30
Wed. Feb. 15 @ Denver 8:00
NBA All-Star 2023
Salt Lake City
Feb. 17-19
Thu. Feb. 23 San Antonio 7:30
Sun. Feb. 26 L.A. Lakers 2:30 ABC
Tue. Feb. 28 Indiana 7:30
MARCH
Thu. Mar. 2 Philadelphia 6:30 TNT
Sun. Mar. 5 Phoenix 12:00 ABC
Tue. Mar. 7 Utah 7:30
Wed. Mar. 8 @ New Orleans 6:30 ESPN
Sat. Mar. 11 @ Memphis 7:00
Mon. Mar. 13 Memphis 6:30 ESPN
Wed. Mar. 15 @ San Antonio 7:30
Fri. Mar. 17 @ L.A. Lakers 9:30 NBA TV
Mon. Mar. 20 @ Memphis 7:00 NBA TV
Wed. Mar. 22 Golden State 6:30 ESPN
Fri. Mar. 24 Charlotte 7:30
Sun. Mar. 26 @ Charlotte 12:00
Mon. Mar. 27 @ Indiana 6:00
Wed. Mar. 29 @ Philadelphia 6:30 ESPN
APRIL
Sat. Apr. 1 @ Miami 6:30 NBA TV
Sun. Apr. 2 @ Atlanta 5:00 NBA TV
Wed. Apr. 5 Sacramento 7:30
Fri. Apr. 7 Chicago 7:30
Sun. Apr. 9 San Antonio 2:30 | https://cw33.com/sports/watch-dallas-mavericks-guard-theo-pinson-hilariously-announces-2022-23-schedule-with-puppy-calendar/ | 2022-08-17T23:47:27Z |
(WKBN) — Wayne Farms LLC. is recalling 585,030 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken breast fillets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
This is an expansion of a previous recall of 30,285 pounds of the product.
The Decatur, Alabama, poultry establishment reported that the RTE chicken breast fillet products may be undercooked.
Five new production codes (23618, 24357, 24512, 24583 and 24957) and 66 separate “use by” dates ranging from May 10, 2022, to April 29, 2023, are included in the expanded recall.
The previous recall included affected products that were produced between Feb. 9 and April 30, 2022. The products subject to recall are:
- 9-pound cases containing eight packages of 6-ounce All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast with “use by” dates ranging from May 10, 2022, to April 29, 2023.
- 9-pound cases containing 12 packages of 4-oz All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast with “use by” dates ranging from May 10, 2022, to April 29, 2023.
- 6-pound cases containing 24 individual packages of 4-ounce All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast with the “use by” date of March 5, 2023.
- 16-ounce zippered plastic packages containing Chef’s Craft Chicken Breast Fillet and establishment number P-20214 printed next to March 23, 2023, best by date.
The products have the establishment number “EST. 20214” on the case and packaging. The chicken fillets were shipped nationally to distributors. It was also distributed to restaurants as well as retail locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
The issue was discovered when the company received a consumer complaint that the food appeared to be undercooked. No confirmed adverse reactions to the products have been reported.
Consumers are urged to refrain from eating the chicken, and restaurants have been asked not to serve it. The USDA said the food should be thrown away or returned to where it was purchased. | https://cw33.com/news/over-580k-pounds-of-frozen-chicken-breast-recalled/ | 2022-05-09T17:48:36Z |
KILLEEN — Temple’s Tr’Darius Taylor and Ali Mack and Belton’s Ayanna Jones carried top marks from Monday’s qualifying heats into their first individual races at the District 12-6A track and field finals Wednesday evening.
If there was any added pressure because of that, it didn’t show. Not even a trace. And it certainly didn’t hold back the speedy seniors, all of whom set personal-record times during gold-medal runs in the early stages of the meet.
“It’s just me versus myself,” said Mack, who clocked 13.79 seconds in the girls 100-meter hurdles for the district gold, lowering her seed time by .03. “My time (in the preliminary heat Monday) was pretty decent. It was a new PR. So, my goal for today in the finals was just to get another PR.”
That’s what Mack did.
And the goal for every athlete gathered at sunny and windswept Leo Buckley Stadium was a top-four finish to secure spots into the District 11/12-6A area meet April 21 at Hewitt Midway.
That’s what plenty of other Temple and Belton representatives did.
Taylor went about it in swift fashion in a tight boys 100 meters final with a 10.45, edging Killeen Ellison’s Nicari McGee (10.60), Harker Heights’ Deaubrey Hood (10.64) and Copperas Cove’s Malcom Roberts (10.67). Killeen Shoemaker’s Jerrod Hicks was fifth in 10.8.
“I ran 10.60 in prelims and I was like, ‘I’m running a 10.4 or 10.3 in the finals.’ I just busted it open,” said Taylor, who placed second in the event last season. “I take every race the same. I’m competing every time. I am PR-ing every time. So, I came in with the same mindset as I usually do.
“All the people I ran with are fast — fast, fast. I knew the heat was fast, but I did what I needed to do.”
Jones followed up golds in the long jump and triple jump on a school record-setting afternoon Monday with another program- and podium-topping performance in the girls 100. Jones pulled away from the pack for about a half-second win in 11.66, besting her bronze in the race as a junior.
“I wanted it bad. This is my senior year, my last district meet. I wanted to go out with a bang,” Jones said. “It’s big but I know I still have area and regionals coming, so I have to stay focused for my next meet.”
Before plans were put in place for the area competition, Jones had to concentrate on the 200 on Wednesday. She didn’t have the top seed but that made no difference in the end, and Jones garnered more gold by cruising to the line in 23.86 for first and another school record.
The only other individual on the girls side to double up in first place was Killeen’s Michaela Mouton, who won the 400 and 800.
Belton’s Noah Newman, a state qualifier last season, also entered Wednesday’s competition with top seeds in the boys 110 and 300 hurdles. Unlike the trio of aforementioned Bell County competitors, though, Newman caught a snag, albeit briefly. He won both races convincingly, according to the times, but his 110 race had to withstand a protest. The original results ultimately held up.
“I did summer track for the first time, I got a new coach and she got me right, so my mechanics are just better,” he said after a 14.40 in the 110s and a 38.04 in the 300s.
Newman, who finished fourth and third in those events as a junior, didn’t sneak up on anybody this year.
“My teammates expect it out of me, my coaches, so I just try to do my best,” he said.
Temple’s gold haul was boosted by Tyson Tamez, who was third heading into the last turn in the boys 800, made his move and held off Ellison’s Aaron Crittenden 1:58.21 to 1:58.41. Crittenden came back later in the evening to win the 1,600 in 4:19.01. Tamez (4:27.58) was second.
Also qualifying for the area meet from Temple was the second-place boys 4x100 relay (O’Ryan Peoples, Mikal Harrison-Pilot, Dejohn Thomas and Taylor), Mack again in the 300 hurdles (44.96, second), the boys 4x200 relay (Peoples, Pilot, Thomas and Taylor, second in 1:27.90), the girls 4x200 relay (Saniyah Richardson, Dejah Thomas, Kiera Towns and Sidney Johnson, second in 1:43.27), Johnson in the girls 200 (24.90, fourth), the girls 4x400 relay (Mack, Towns, Richardson and Lyric Biggiers, third in 4:05.88) and the boys 4x400 (William Garcia, Bryce Richardson, Tarius Pierre and Tamez, third in 3:26.13).
For Belton, joining Jones and Newman in Hewitt are Clayton Oaks in the boys 800 (2:01.45, third) and the 1,600 (4:33.22, fourth), Zachary Dennison in the boys 1,600 (428.19, third) and Olivia Brillhart in the girls 1,600 (5:18.85).
As stadium lights cut through darkness following the nearly 4-hour meet, Harker Heights was announced as the girls team champion with 113 points. Killeen (106) was second and Temple (68) third. Belton was fifth (68).
Heights capped the team sweep, with the Knights (114) grabbing the boys title. Ellison (110) was second, Temple (99) third and Belton (87) fourth.
District 12-6A Meet
Final results at Leo Buckley Stadium in Killeen:
(Top four in each event advance to
District 11/12-6A area meet)
BOYS
Team — 1. Harker Heights, 114; 2. Killeen Ellison, 110; 3. Temple, 99; 4. Belton, 87; 5. Killeen Shoemaker, 84; 6. Killeen, 69; 7. Bryan, 35; 8. Copperas Cove, 17.
Field Events
(All distances in feet)
Shot put — 1. Chatman, Heights, 48-6½; 2. Tibbs, Shoemaker, 46-11½; 3. Engelke, Belton, 46-2¼; 4. Ealoms, Bryan, 45-9; 5. Brown, Temple, 45-4; 6. Marshall, Heights, 44-6½.
Discus — 1. Ealoms, Bryan, 158-0; 2. Engelke, Belton, 149-6; 3. Marshall, Heights, 148-4; 4. Mungia, Temple, 135-0; 5. Lanxon, Heights, 131-5; 6. Hunt, Belton, 130-4.
Long jump — 1. Scoby, Killeen, 22-10; 2. Maple, Heights, 22-7; 3. Sanford, Heights, 22-6½; 4. Landours, Killeen, 21-9; 5. Caldwell, Shoemaker, 21-7; 6. Moreland, Temple, 21-6.
Triple jump — 1. Maple, Heights, 47-1½; 2. Scoby, Killeen, 45-5; 3. White, Heights, 44-5; 4. Sapp, Killeen, 43-10½; 5. Donnell, Cove, 43-5; 6. Peoples, Temple, 42-9½.
High jump — 1. Alexander, Shoemaker, 6-6; 2. Turner, Bryan, 6-4; 3. Stanford, Heights, 6-2; 4. West, Belton, 6-2; 5. Jackson, Killeen, 6-0; 6. Wright, Killeen, 6-0.
Pole vault — 1. Robinson, Temple, 12-0; 2. Kime, Heights, 12-0; 3. Roberts, Belton, 12-0; 4. Willess, Belton, 11-6; 5. Torres, Temple, 11-6; 6. Lamberte, Belton, 11-0.
Running Events
(All distances in meters)
3,200 — 1. Crittenden, Ellison, 9:44.53; 2. Dennison, Belton, 9:56.02; 3. Oaks, Belton, 10:03.99; 4. Ybanez, Belton, 10:05.13; 5. Carranza, Ellison, 10:21.27; 6. Cox, Ellison, 10:44.51.
4x100 relay — 1. Heights, 42.06; 2. Temple, 42.13; 3. Ellison, 42.42; 4. Killeen, 42.99; 5. Cove, 43.11.
800 — 1. Tamez, Temple, 1:58.21; 2. Crittenden, Ellison, 1:58.41; 3. Oaks, Belton, 2:01.45; 4. Soto, Temple, 2:01.51; 5. Perry, Heights, 2:02.61; 6. Maxey, Heights, 2:04.39.
110 hurdles — 1. Newman, Belton, 14.40; 2. Chaquette, Ellison, 15.44; 3. Glass, Cove, 15.47; 4. Chambers, Bryan, 15.76; 5. Esquerra, Shoemaker, 16.00; 6. Flonnory, Heights, 16.17.
100 — 1. Taylor, Temple, 10.45; 2. McGee, Ellison, 10.60; 3. Hood, Heights, 10.64; 4. Roberts, Cove, 10.67; 5. Hicks, Shoemaker, 10.68; 6. Robinson, Temple, 10.98.
4x200 relay — 1. Ellison, 1:26.57; 2. Temple, 1:27.90; 3. Heights, 1:28.58; 4. Shoemaker, 1:28.81; 5. Killeen, 1:30.15; 6. Belton, 1:36.95.
400 — 1. Terrell, Shoemaker, 46.67; 2. Thomas, Killeen, 50.01; 3. Wilkerson, Shoemaker, 50.43; 4. Stinson, Shoemaker, 50.67; 5. Aristole, Ellison, 50.71; 6. Vann, Heights, 50.77.
300 hurdles — 1. Newman, Belton, 38.04; 2. Turner, Bryan, 40.14; 3. Esquerra, Shoemaker, 40.94; 4. Richardson, Killeen, 41.12; 5. Ford, Shoemaker, 41.62; 6. Chambers, Bryan, 42.24.
200 — 1. Terrell, Shoemaker, 21.56; 2. Bell, Ellison, 21.70; 3. Caldwell, Shoemaker, 21.90; 4. Emanuel, Heights, 21.96; 5. Robinson, Temple, 22.92.
1,600 — 1. Crittenden, Ellison, 4:19.01; 2. Tamez, Temple, 4:27.58; 3. Dennison, Belton, 4:28.19; 4. Oaks, Belton, 4:33.22; 5. Ybanez, Belton, 4:33.31; 6. Carranza, Ellison, 4:37.40.
4x400 relay — 1. Ellison, 3:22.56; 2. Killeen, 3:23.38; 3. Temple, 3:26.13; 4. Shoemaker, 3:27.80; 5. Heights, 3:30.52; 6. Cove, 3:32.96.
GIRLS
Team — 1. Harker Heights, 113; 2. Killeen, 106; 3. Temple, 100; 4. Bryan, 76; 5. (tie) Belton and Killeen Ellison, 68; 7. Killeen Shoemaker, 53; 8. Copperas Cove, 33.
Field Events
(All distances in feet)
Shot put — 1. Otis, Heights, 39-11; 2. Toala, Cove, 37-5½; 3. Millet, Ellison, 35-7; 4. Reed, Bryan, 32-5¾; 5. Robinson-Thompson, Killeen, 32-5½; 6. Marrie, Cove, 31-3¼.
Discus — 1. Otis, Heights, 128-5; 2. Cloud, Heights, 107-4; 3. Toala, Cove, 100-9; 4. Hentz, Killeen, 98-7; 5. Daniels, Shoemaker, 94-2; 6. Jones, Bryan, 90-4.
Long jump — 1. Jones, Belton, 21-1½; 2. Mack, Temple, 19-1; 3. Brunn, Killeen, 17-8; 4. Barnes, Killeen, 17-5½; 5. Adkins, Bryan, 17-1¾; 6. Wells, Bryan, 17-1½.
Triple jump — 1. Jones, Belton, 40-11; 2. Adkins, Bryan, 37-10½; 3. Brunn, Killeen, 37-2; 4. Gaston, Cove, 35-6¼; 5. Brown, Ellison, 35-1¼; 6. Mouton, Killeen, 34-10½.
High jump — 1. Gonzalez, Shoemaker, 5-2; 2. Mack, Temple, 5-2; 3. Holley, Temple, 5-0; 4. Gaston, Cove; 5. (tie) Perez, Belton and Cveck, Heights and Oliver, Heights, 4-10.
Pole vault — 1. King, Temple, 9-0; 2. Vaden, Temple, 9-0; 3. Prentiss, Temple, 9-0; 4. Gauntt, Belton, 9-0; 5. Todaro, Bryan, 8-6; 6. Champlin, Belton, 7-6.
Running Events
(All distances in meters)
3,200 — 1. Perry, Heights, 11:16.22; 2. Brillhart, Belton, 11:20.06; 3. Denney, Heights, 11”36.51; 4. Hunting, Shoemaker, 12:27.49; 5. Cook, Belton, 12:48.76; 6. Williamson, Bryan, 13:17.74.
4x100 relay — 1. Killeen, 48.14; 2. Bryan, 48.98; 3. Shoemaker, 49.22; 4. Cove, 49.54; 5. Ellison, 49.55; 6. Temple, 49.73.
800 — 1. Mouton, Killeen, 2:19.73; 2. Perry, Heights, 2:21.54; 3. Harvey, Ellison, 2:24.26; 4. Robinson, Shoemaker, 2:26.78; 5. Denney, Heights, 2:30.49; 6. Trevino, Belton, 2”35.52.
100 hurdles — 1. Mack, Temple, 13.79; 2. Howard, Ellison, 15.25; 3. Carter, Killeen, 15.62; 4. Harper, Heights, 15.64; 5. Tanner, Shoemaker, 16.56; 6. Hymes, Heights, 16.71.
100 — 1. Jones, Belton, 11.66; 2. Sanders, Killeen, 12.23; 3. Dotson, Ellison, 12.32; 4. Edwin, Shoemaker, 12.40; 5. Dawson, Heights, 12.46; 6. Gafford, Bryan, 12.48.
4x200 relay — 1. Bryan, 1:40.80; 2. Temple, 1:43.27; 3. Heights, 1:45.98; 4. Ellison, 1:46.02; 5. Killeen, 1:46.99; 6. Shoemaker, 1:48.18.
400 — 1. Mouton, Killeen, 56.91; 2. Belthea, Heights, 59.02; 3. Harvey, Ellison, 59.27; 4. Lee, Shoemaker, 59.90; 5. Thorpe, Cove, 1:00.46; 6. Sims, Killeen, 1:01.58.
300 hurdles — 1. Adkins, Bryan, 44.10; 2. Mack, Temple, 44.96; 3. Hymes, Heights, 45.99; 4. Ramirez, Bryan, 47.90; 5. Tanner, Shoemaker, 48.72; 6. Minor, Temple, 49.68.
200 — 1. Jones, Belton, 23.86; 2. Barnes, Killeen, 24.46; 3. Adkins, Bryan, 24.46; 4. Johnson, Temple, 24.90; 5. Richardson, Temple, 25.19; 6. Dotson, Ellison, 25.55.
1,600 — 1. Perry, Heights, 5:08.62; 2. Brillhart, Belton, 5:18.85; 3. Denney, Heights, 5:28.86; 4. Hunting, Shoemaker, 5:40.79; 5. Cook, Belton, 5:51.82; 6. Dombrowski, Ellison, 5:53.63.
4x400 relay — 1. Ellison, 4:01.74; 2. Killeen, 4:01.91; 3. Temple, 4:05.88; 4. Heights, 4:07.29; 5. Shoemaker, 4:08.39; 6. Belton, 4:15.93. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_fc92c51c-bb9e-11ec-acbd-5777b50f26a3.html | 2022-04-14T05:15:12Z |
Which knitting kit is best?
Knitting is a fun, relaxing hobby nearly anyone can enjoy, but newcomers may have trouble knowing where to start. Knitting kits are convenient because they often come with all of the essentials, including needles, yarn and a variety of knitting tools.
Most knitting kits are relatively affordable, but the contents can range widely depending on your skill level. If you’re a knitter with a bit of foundational knowledge, the ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Knitting Tips Set is the recommended pick.
What to know before you buy a knitting kit
Types of knitting kits
Knitting kits appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, usually directed toward a specific audience.
- Starter sets are geared towards beginners with zero knitting experience and come with everything you need to get started. Their components are usually not particularly high quality, as most knitters will choose to upgrade once they get proficient enough. Starter kits usually come with a detailed, illustrated instruction manual.
- Project sets are a great choice for intermediate and experienced knitters looking for a fun challenge. These kits come with every item you need to create a single-knit garment, such as a hat or a pair of gloves. Project sets may come with a pair of knitting needles, but their focus is on specialty yarn, a pattern and a booklet of instructions.
Some knitting kits focus entirely on high-quality replacement needles in various sizes. These kits are typically geared toward advanced knitters who already have everything else they need.
Knitting-kit tips
- If your knitting kit comes with a carrying case or a box with compartments, keep your workspace organized by returning all of your pieces to their proper spots.
- Even expert knitters make mistakes from time to time. If one of your projects didn’t turn out as planned, simply take it apart and reuse the yarn.
- Keep a knitting journal near your kit so you can record details and measurements.
- Explore social media and knitting blogs for inspiration and project ideas.
- If you’re a beginner, look for a comprehensive knitting kit that will let you experiment with needle and yarn sizes.
What to look for in a quality knitting kit
Needles
Single-point knitting needles are available in a variety of sizes and can be crafted from plastic, wood, metal or even bamboo. If you’re not sure which needle to use, look for a kit that comes with a few sizes so you can experiment. Sizes 6, 7 and 8 are usually recommended for beginners.
Scissors
Many knitting kits come with scissors for cutting yarn. These tools should be sharp enough to cut quickly and cleanly without leaving behind stray fibers. Keep in mind that the scissors included in knitting kits are almost always designed for right-handed people.
Carrying case
Some knitting kits have carrying cases constructed from fabric or durable plastic. Look for a case with compartments so you can keep everything organized, especially if your kit comes with lots of items. Many carrying cases have handles so you can easily travel with your knitting supplies.
How much you can expect to spend on a knitting kit
The cost of a knitting kit can vary widely depending on the size and quality of its components. Simple starter sets are usually around $20-$50, while an advanced set with a selection of quality needles may cost over $150.
Knitting kit FAQ
Are there knitting kits for kids?
A. There are tons of great knitting kits for kids. They usually include colorful yarn; small, kid-friendly needles; and project ideas geared toward children.
Where can I find knitting ideas?
A. If you’ve tackled all of the projects included with your kit, try going online. There are countless knitting blogs, websites and video channels that can provide you with fun, creative project ideas.
What’s the best knitting kit to buy?
Top knitting kit
ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Knitting Tips Set
What you need to know: Best suited for an intermediate or experienced knitter, this kit comes with a dozen pairs of high-quality needles in various sizes.
What you’ll love: The needles are constructed from durable, surgical-quality steel. The carrying satchel is made of fabric and each needle pair gets its own pocket with a corresponding number. The set also included three premium cables, six stitch markers and more.
What you should consider: The kit is somewhat expensive, and a few users had an issue with the needle cables falling off the needles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top knitting kit for the money
Exquiss Bamboo Knitting Needle Set
What you need to know: This massive knitting kit comes with 54 needles in various sizes and tons of accessories.
What you’ll love: In addition to 18 circular knitting needles and 36 single-point needles, the kit includes tools such as a tape measure and a pair of knitting scissors. It also comes with a plastic carrying case with compartments.
What you should consider: Users like the bamboo needles, but some of the other knitting tools lack durability.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Dxhycc Basic Knitting Tools Set With Case
What you need to know: This simple, budget-friendly knitting kit is perfect for beginners.
What you’ll love: All of the most essential knitting tools can be found in this set, including stitch holders, a tape measure, point protectors and scissors. The plastic carrying case is small and compact with convenient miniature compartments.
What you should consider: A few knitters have noted that the tape measure is slightly off, and there are no instructions included with this kit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Officials find 6 human skulls in shipment at Chicago airport
Published: Apr. 8, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
CHICAGO (CNN) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents working at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport discovered human skulls in a shipment at the end of March.
In total, agents found six skulls that were shipped from the Netherlands and headed to Iowa. Three separate packages sent from the same person were seized, each containing two skulls.
The shipments were inspected after X-rays showed anomalies.
The skulls were sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for further evaluation.
Officials are investigating the incident but did not provide further details.
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CLEVELAND, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared the following dividends for the second quarter of 2022:
- A cash dividend of $0.195 per share on the corporation's outstanding common shares (NYSE: KEY). The dividend is payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record of such Common Shares as of the close of business on May 31, 2022;
- A dividend of $312.50 per share (equivalent to $12.50 per depositary share (CUSIP #493267AK4)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (CUSIP #493267603), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022;
- A dividend of $15.3125 per share (equivalent to $.382813 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.I)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E (CUSIP #493267801), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022;
- A dividend of $14.1250 per share (equivalent to $.353125 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.J)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (CUSIP #493267884), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022; and
- A dividend of $14.0625 per share (equivalent to $.351563 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.K)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (CUSIP #493267850), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022.
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $181.2 billion at March 31, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is calling for calm in the Taiwan Strait, urging against any “provocative action” in the wake of a visit to Taipei by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that has infuriated Beijing.
In a rare statement on such issues from the 10-nation group, some of whose members drift more toward China in allegiance and some toward the United States, ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia said Thursday that they were concerned the situation could “destabilize the region and eventually could lead to miscalculation, serious confrontation, open conflicts and unpredictable consequences among major powers.”
Both U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi were taking part in the ongoing ASEAN meetings in Phnom Penh on Thursday and Friday.
Pelosi received a euphoric welcome as the first U.S. House speaker, and highest ranking U.S. official, to visit Taiwan in more than 25 years, and China swiftly responded by announcing multiple military exercises nearby.
China claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments.
Beijing has accused the U.S. of breaking the status quo with the Pelosi visit, while the U.S. insists there has been no change to its “one-China” position of recognizing the government in Beijing, while allowing for informal relations and defense ties with Taipei.
On the other side, with China’s recent increase in military activities around Taiwan, Washington accuses Beijing of no longer accepting the status quo.
Shortly after Pelosi landed Tuesday night, China announced live-fire drills that reportedly started that night, as well as the four-day exercises starting Thursday. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force also flew a contingent of 21 warplanes toward Taiwan.
Meantime, the U.S. has an aircraft carrier group and other naval assets in the region.
In their statement, the ASEAN foreign ministers called for “maximum restraint” and for all sides to “refrain from provocative action.”
“The world is in dire need of wisdom and responsibility of all leaders to uphold multilateralism and partnership, cooperation, peaceful-coexistence and healthy competition for our shared goals of peace, stability, security and inclusive and sustainable development,” they said.
“We should act together and ASEAN stands ready to play a constructive role in facilitating peaceful dialogue between all parties including through utilizing ASEAN-led mechanisms to deescalate tension, to safeguard peace, security and development in our region.”
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (TSXV: ELVT) (OTCQX: EVGDF) (the "Company" or "Elevation Gold") announces operating and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. All figures are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
Summary for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
- Elevation produced 6,809 ounces of gold and 28,115 ounces of silver during Q2 2022 from 768,997 ore tonnes processed with average grades of 0.42 g/t gold and 2.86 g/t silver.
- The Company generated total revenue of $14.4 million on 6,998 ounces of gold and 60,903 ounces of silver sold. The average realized price of gold per ounce sold (1) was $1,864.
- Gold production is expected to materially increase in the second half of 2022 as the Company began mining higher-grade ore sourced from the East Pit at the end of June 2022.
- Q2 2022 operating loss of $7.3 million and net loss of $33.8 million, or $0.31 per share. The net loss was driven by a non-cash impairment of mineral properties of $33.9 million (discussed below).
- Total Cash Costs per ounce of gold sold (1) of $1,661 and all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") per ounce of gold sold (1) of $2,599. The Company expects to improve on its per ounce metrics in the second half of 2022, with the addition of higher-grade ore sourced from East Pit, and the reduction of capital expenditure requirements as the majority of the Company's major capital projects were completed in Q2 2022 and early Q3 2022.
- Completed a multi-phase infill and resource expansion drilling program at the Moss Mine, which included 17,197 meters of reverse circulation drilling up to the end of May 2022. In July 2022, the Company began its maiden exploration program at Florence Hill.
Tim Swendseid, Elevation Gold President, stated "Our Q2 financial results were negatively affected by the non-cash write downs of our heap leach inventory and mineral properties, as a consequence of inflationary pressures and lower long term gold price assumptions. With these write downs behind us, I am extremely optimistic about our future production prospects for the remainder of 2022 and beyond." Mr. Swendseid continued, "With our major capital projects for 2022 now completed and with a shift in mining to higher grade east pit ore, we are forecasting a material increase in gold production, at lower costs, over the last 6 months of the year. Gold sales for 2022 are now expected to total between 32,000 and 34,000 ounces. Thanks to our outstanding Moss Mine team we are now functioning at consistent levels with increased crusher throughput, higher gold and silver grades and are well positioned to reach our 2022 production goals."
Dr. Warwick Board, Vice President Exploration, commented: "The first diamond core drill hole at Florence Hill is progressing well, with approximately 730 metres having been drilled to date. We are extending this 45-degree inclined-to-the-northeast drill hole to test a geophysical anomaly at around 1,300 metres down hole based on encouraging structural, vein, and alteration features that are intensifying with depth. We anticipate releasing results for the Florence Hill drilling in Q1 2023, considering drilling rates, assay turn around, data compilation and interpretation requirements."
Following the completion of the Company's equity financing in late March 2022 (see Recent Corporate Developments section above for details), the Company completed a number of key capital projects during Q2 2022, some of which will extend into Q3 2022, including the completion of the construction of the new heap leach pad 2C in July 2022. The Company also completed five new monitoring wells in Q2 2022 and expects to bring on-line two production water wells during Q3 2022. The monitoring wells were a requirement of our Aquifer Protection Permit, while the production water well project will secure water for operations, as well as allow current operating water wells to be removed as part of the mine expansion at the Moss Mine.
The Company's operations continue to focus on overall efficiencies including drilling and blasting improvements that lead to increases in ore processing rates. For Q1 2022, the mine averaged 7,977 stacked ore tonnes per day, an increase of 5.6% from the year ended December 31, 2021. This rate increased further for Q2 2022 to an average of 8,451 stacked ore tonnes per day as the Company continues to improve quality control for mine drilling and blasting and maintains meticulous oversight on scheduled crusher maintenance. Mining operations also continue to progress, with higher-grade ore mined from the East Pit by the end of Q2 2022. The Company expects the higher-grade ore mined from East Pit for the remainder of the year will be blended with West Pit ore, which is lower-grade but more abundant. The overall blended ore crushed and placed on the pad is expected to significantly increase gold ounces produced for the second half of 2022.
With its multi-phase infill and resource expansion drilling program at the Moss Mine completed in May 2022, the Company began its maiden exploration program at Florence Hill (see news release dated July 25, 2022).
The following table provides a summary of the components of the Company's net income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. For further details, refer to the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the same periods.
The following table provides a summary of the Company's operational statistics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. For further details, refer to the Company's MD&A for the same periods.
Unless otherwise indicated, all technical data contained in this press release that relates to geology, exploration and mineral resources has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Warwick Board, P.Geo, Vice President Exploration of Elevation Gold. Dr. Board is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 and is responsible for the Moss Regional and Hercules Exploration Projects.
Unless otherwise indicated, the technical disclosure contained within this press release that relates to the Company's operating mine has been reviewed and approved by Tim J. Swendseid, President of the Company and a Qualified Person for the purpose of NI 43-101.
Full condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and related MD&A for the same period can be found at www.sedar.com and the Company's website at www.elevationgold.com.
The following tables represent the calculation of certain Non-IFRS Financial Measures as referenced in this news release. For further discussion and analysis of all non-IFRS performance measures, refer to the Company's financial statements and MD&A for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Reconciliation of Cash Costs and AISC
Reconciliation of Average Realized Price of Gold per Ounce Sold
"Tim J. Swendseid"
Tim J. Swendseid, President of Elevation Gold Mining Corporation
Elevation Gold is a publicly listed gold and silver producer, engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties located in the United States. Elevation Gold's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") in Canada under the ticker symbol ELVT and on the OTCQX in the United States under the ticker symbol EVGDF. The Company's principal operation is the 100% owned Moss Mine in the Mohave County of Arizona. Elevation also holds the title to the Hercules exploration property, located in Lyon County, Nevada.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's plans, prospects and business strategies; the Company's guidance on the timing and amount of future production and its expectations regarding the results of operations; expected costs; permitting requirements and timelines; timing and possible outcome of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimations, life of mine estimates, and mine plans; anticipated exploration and development activities at the Company's projects; net present value; design parameters; economic potential; processing mineralized material; the potential of robust economic potential at the Moss Mine Project. Words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "goal", "aim", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "can", "could", "should", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, including that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour; assumed and future price of gold, silver and other metals; anticipated costs; ability to achieve goals; and assumptions related to the factors set forth below. While these factors and assumptions are considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this document in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks inherent in mining, including, but not limited to risks to the environment, industrial accidents, catastrophic equipment failures, unusual or unexpected geological formations or unstable ground conditions, and natural phenomena such as earthquakes, flooding or unusually severe weather; uninsurable risks; global financial conditions and inflation; changes in the Company's share price, and volatility in the equity markets in general; volatility and fluctuations in metal and commodity prices; the threat associated with outbreaks of viruses and infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus; delays or the inability to obtain, retain or comply with permits; risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or the mining industry in general; health and safety risks; exploration, development or mining results not being consistent with the Company's expectations; unavailable or inaccessible infrastructure and risks related to ageing infrastructure; actual ore mined and/or metal recoveries varying from Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates, estimates of grade, tonnage, dilution, mine plans and metallurgical and other characteristics; risks associated with the estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, including, but not limited to, models relating thereto; ore processing efficiency; information technology and cybersecurity risks; potential for the allegation of fraud and corruption involving the Company, its customers, suppliers or employees, or the allegation of improper or discriminatory employment practices; regulatory investigations, enforcement, sanctions and/or related or other litigation; estimates of future production and operations; estimates of operating cost estimates; the potential for and effects of labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or shortages of labour or interruptions in production; risks related to the environmental regulation and environmental impact of the Company's operations and products and management thereof; exchange rate fluctuations; climate change; risks relating to attracting and retaining of highly skilled employees; compliance with environmental, health and safety laws; counterparty and credit risks and customer concentration; litigation; changes in laws, regulations or policies including, but not limited to, those related to mining regimes, permitting and approvals, environmental and tailings management, and labour; internal controls; challenges or defects in title; funding requirements and availability of financing; dilution; risks relating to dividends; risks associated with acquisitions and related integration efforts, including the ability to achieve anticipated benefits, unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to integration and diversion of management time on integration; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, production estimates and estimated economic return; uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; and other risks and uncertainties including but not limited to those described the Company's public disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company's profile. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward–looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 27, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Weber Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health services company Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) announced that health care industry leader Dr. David Brailer, M.D., Ph.D. will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Health Officer in early September. As Cigna's first Chief Health Officer, Dr. Brailer will focus on bringing together the company's products, technologies, and services in new and innovative ways to drive more value and help people improve their overall health and vitality. Dr. Brailer will report to David M. Cordani, Cigna Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will serve on the company's Enterprise Leadership Team.
"I am thrilled to have Dr. Brailer join our company at a time when advancing our strategy to make health care more affordable, predictable, and simple has never been more important," Cordani said. "Our customers, patients, and clients are counting on us to lead breakout change and improvement in health care. With his proven expertise in care delivery, information technology, innovation, and public policy, Dr. Brailer is an invaluable addition to our team."
Dr. Brailer is founder and Chairman of Health Evolution, an organization that convenes health care leaders as they navigate rapidly changing forces in the industry. He is also Vice Chairman of the Duke-Margolis Health Policy Center. Dr. Brailer will continue to be actively involved with both of those organizations as part of his role at Cigna. Dr. Brailer has been an investor in numerous health technology and services companies through Health Evolution Partners. In 2004, he was appointed by President George W. Bush as a health policy advisor and became the nation's first National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Prior to that, he was founder and CEO of CareScience, one of the first health data analytics companies in the internet era. Dr. Brailer has served on the boards of directors of or as an advisor to numerous health care companies, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, VillageMD, Censeo Health, and Prolacta Bioscience.
"I believe that Cigna is well positioned to improve the health and well-being of the millions of customers it serves," Dr. Brailer said. "I know the company is deeply committed to being a leader in the coming era of digitally inspired consumer-driven health care. I look forward to working alongside David and the leadership team to advance Cigna's culture of health excellence and innovation."
Dr. Brailer holds doctoral degrees in medicine and economics. He earned his M.D. from West Virginia University and his Ph.D. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was appointed a Charles A. Dana Fellow and a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. He taught for a decade at The Wharton School, where he developed its curriculum on health information technology. Dr. Brailer became board certified in internal medicine after internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he later practiced infectious diseases and HIV medicine.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or their affiliates, and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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HAIFA, Israel, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) and (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that it was awarded an approximately $70 million contract to supply an Electronic Warfare (EW) solution to an international customer. The contract will be executed over a period of two and a half years.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will provide ground-based EW and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) units equipped with Electronic Support Measures, Electronic Counter Measures as well as Command and Control systems. These units will generate a comprehensive passive air and ground picture and provide an electronic order of battle, enabling effective response to both aerial and land based threats.
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, said: "We witness a growing demand for our EW and SIGINT solutions as militaries across the globe increasingly recognize the critical importance of dominating the electromagnetic spectrum."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.
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Joseph Gaspar, Senior EVP – Business Management
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Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com
Rami Myerson, Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
rami.myerson@elbitsystems.com
David Vaaknin, VP, Brand & Corporate Communications
Tel: +972-77-2946691
david.vaaknin@elbitsystems.com
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Ehud Helft
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This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Karla Finocchio’s slide into homelessness began when she split with her partner of 18 years and temporarily moved in with a cousin.
The 55-year-old planned to use her $800-a-month disability check to get an apartment after back surgery. But she soon was sleeping in her old pickup protected by her German Shepherd mix Scrappy, unable to afford housing in Phoenix, where median monthly rents soared 33% during the coronavirus pandemic to over $1,220 for a one-bedroom, according to ApartmentList.com.
Finocchio is one face of America’s graying homeless population, a rapidly expanding group of destitute and desperate people 50 and older suddenly without a permanent home after a job loss, divorce, family death or health crisis during a pandemic.
“We’re seeing a huge boom in senior homelessness,” said Kendra Hendry, a caseworker at Arizona’s largest shelter, where older people make up about 30% of those staying there. “These are not necessarily people who have mental illness or substance abuse problems. They are people being pushed into the streets by rising rents.”
Academics project their numbers will nearly triple over the next decade, challenging policy makers from Los Angeles to New York to imagine new ideas for sheltering the last of the baby boomers as they get older, sicker and less able to pay spiraling rents. Advocates say much more housing is needed, especially for extremely low-income people.
Navigating sidewalks in wheelchairs and walkers, the aging homeless have medical ages greater than their years, with mobility, cognitive and chronic problems like diabetes. Many contracted COVID-19 or couldn’t work because of pandemic restrictions.
Cardelia Corley, 65, ended up on the streets of Los Angeles County after the hours at her telemarketing job were cut.
“I’d always worked, been successful, put my kid through college,” the single mother said. “And then all of a sudden things went downhill.”
Corley traveled all night aboard buses and rode commuter trains to catch a cat nap.
“And then I would go to Union Station downtown and wash up in the bathroom,” said Corley. She recently moved into a small East Hollywood apartment with help from The People Concern, a Los Angeles nonprofit.
A 2019 study of aging homelesspeople led by the University of Pennsylvania drew on 30 years of census data to project the U.S. population of people 65 and older experiencing homelessness will nearly triple from 40,000 to 106,000 by 2030, resulting in a public health crisis as their age-related medical problems multiply.
Dr. Margot Kushel, a physician who directs the Center for Vulnerable Populationsat the University of California, San Francisco, said herresearch in Oakland on how homelessness affects health has shown nearly half of the tens of thousands of older homeless people in the U.S. are on the streets for the first time.
“We are seeing that retirement is no longer the golden dream,” said Kushel. “A lot of the working poor are destined to retire onto the streets.”
That’s especially true of younger baby boomers, now in their late 50s to late 60s, who don’t have pensions or 401(k) accounts. About half of both women and men ages 55 to 66 have no retirement savings, according to the census.
Born between 1946 and 1964, baby boomers now number over 70 million, the census shows. With the oldest boomers in their mid 70s, all will hit age 65 by 2030.
The aged homeless also tend to have smaller Social Security checks after years working off the books.
Donald Whitehead Jr., executive director of the Washington-based advocacy group National Coalition for the Homeless, said Black, Latino and Indigenous people who came of age in the 1980s amid recession and high unemployment rates are disproportionately represented among the homeless.
Many nearing retirement never got well-paying jobs and didn’t buy homes because of discriminatory real estate practices.
“So many of us didn’t put money into retirement programs, thinking that Social Security was going to take care of us,” said Rudy Soliz, 63, operations director for Justa Center, which offers meals, showers, a mail drop and other services to the aged homeless in Phoenix.
The average monthly Social Security retirement payment as of December was $1,658. Many older homeless people have much smaller checks because they worked fewer years or earned less than others.
People 65 and over with limited resources and who didn’t work enough to earn retirement benefits may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income of $841 a month.
Nestor Castro, 67, was luckier than many who lose permanent homes.
Castro was in his late 50s living in New York when his mother died and he was hospitalized with bleeding ulcers, losing their apartment. He initially stayed with his sister in Boston, then for more than three years at a YMCA in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Just before last Christmas, Castro got a permanent subsidized apartment through Hearth Inc., a Boston nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness among older adults. Residents pay 30% of their income to stay in one if Hearth’s 228 units.
Castro pays with part of his Social Security check and a part-time job. He also volunteers at a food pantry and a nonprofit that assists people with housing.
“Housing is a big problem around here because they are building luxury apartments that no one can afford,” he said. “A place down the street is $3,068 a month for a studio.”
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Janie Har in Marin County, California, and Christopher Weber in Los Angeles contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/americas-homeless-ranks-graying-as-more-retire-on-streets-2/ | 2022-04-11T06:45:31Z |
DURHAM, N.C., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SJF Ventures and 38 other climate venture funds write letter to congress and administration:
Dear President Biden, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi,
As leaders of venture capital funds investing in entrepreneurial companies leading the clean energy transition, we are writing to urge you to pass the pending energy legislation this spring to accelerate America's move to a more affordable, secure, clean, and vibrant energy industry. The war in Ukraine has made the mission to cut global reliance on fossil fuels all the more urgent.
Many companies we have funded have scaled tremendously in the solar, wind, hydro, storage, efficiency, resilience, and biofuels industries and now provide more than four million jobs1 in the U.S. and produce 21% of the country's power2. These companies are helping on-shore the supply chain for the energy industries of the future, creating high quality manufacturing and installation jobs in every state and county.
Our funds and many others are speeding up the pace of investment in energy innovation. In 2021, $56 billion in venture capital was invested in over 1,600 Climate Tech companies in the U.S., increasing by more than 5X over the past six years.3
However, to confidently invest, we need consistent federal policy leadership. We appreciate the smart grid, electric vehicle, carbon capture and R&D measures in the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed last fall. Now we ask you to proceed on the remaining pending legislation including clean energy tax credits, research support, domestic manufacturing incentives, resilience and mitigation investments, and electric vehicle incentives. We also encourage the Administration to remove barriers to building more clean energy infrastructure, such as rapidly settling the recent solar module trade case.
For the U.S. to build a vibrant and healthy economy of the future, we must accelerate public investment to match the level of private dollar spending, including by funds like ours. These investments will strengthen the U.S. response to fossil fuel driven autocracies and will also help prevent the U.S. from falling further behind in leading these critical industries as countries like China invest heavily to support innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies.
The U.S. energy industry has led the world in technology and innovation. Our funds are excited to invest in the industry's future, helping to create quality jobs, build a vibrant and resilient economy, reduce emissions, and enhance national security.
Sincerely,
Dave Kirkpatrick, SJF Ventures
Rob Day, Spring Lane Capital
Tim Woodward, Prelude Ventures
Tripp Baird, The Builders Fund
Emily Fritze, The Westly Group
Sameer Reddy, Energy Impact Partners
Anup Jacob, Activate Capital
Scott Jacobs, Generate
Josh Posamentier, Congruent Ventures
Emily Kirsch, Powerhouse Ventures
Praveen Sahay, WAVE Equity Partners
Paul Straub, Wireframe Ventures
Erik Lensch, Leyline Renewable Capital
Stonly Blue, Third Sphere
Amy Francetic, Buoyant Ventures
Jason Blumberg, Energy Foundry
Wal van Lierop, Chrysalix Venture Capital
Erik Snyder, Drawdown Fund
Tom Amis, Equilibrium Capital
Kevin Tidwell, Grantham Foundation
Tom Rand, ArcTern Ventures
Karl Khoury, Arborview Capital
Dan Goldman, Clean Energy Ventures
Andrée-Lise Méthot, Cycle Capital
Paul Richardson, Renewal Funds
Dawn Lippert, Elemental Excelerator
Sasha Brown, Ecosystem Integrity Fund
Daniel Prawda, GEF Capital Partners
Tyler Lancaster, Energize Ventures
Tom Steyer & Katie Hall, Galvanize Climate Solutions
Josh Cohen, City Light Capital
Ron Gonen, Closed Loop Partners
Monica Varman, G2 Venture Partners
Justin Desrosiers, SustainVC
Mike Jackson, Earthshot Ventures
Paul Seidler, Evergreen Climate Innovations
Whitney Haring-Smith, Anzu Partners
Scott Tierney, Valo Ventures
Brendan Bell, Aligned Climate Capital
Contact: Dave Kirkpatrick, (919) 908-8365
1 Fact Sheet, Climate Jobs 2021, Environmental and Energy Study Institute, a research nonprofit founded by a bipartisan group of members of Congress in 1984. https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-climate-jobs
2 'Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020', U. S. Energy Information Administration, July 2021. https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=48896
3 'The Future of Climate Tech' 2022 report, Silicon Valley Bank, https://www.svb.com/trends-insights/reports/future-of-climate-tech.
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Nashville draws with Atlanta United, ups home streak to 24
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville SC saw a victory slip away when Dom Dwyer scored in the 88th minute but held on for a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United that upped its home-match unbeaten streak to 24. Nashville’s streak is the third longest in MLS history, trailing only the Houston Dynamo’s 30-game stretch and Real Salt Lake’s 29-match run. The two teams played for 19 minutes before rain forced a nearly three-hour delay. Most of the scoring came in a 7-minute span of the first half. CJ Sapong put Nashville (5-4-4) up 1-0 with a goal in the 25th minute. Thiago Almado answered two minutes later for Atlanta (4-4-4) to knot the score. Hany Mukhtar scored in the 32nd minute to give Nashville a 2-1 lead at halftime. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/21/nashville-draws-with-atlanta-united-ups-home-streak-to-24/ | 2022-05-22T05:53:12Z |
TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the beginning of April 2022, the Ontario gambling market has been changed completely, following the appearance of the newly required gambling license issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
CasinoBonusCA is the first online casino database that gathered figures for a preliminary report on the effects of these changes. Here's what they found out.
40% of gamblers don't register and deposit as frequently
Even though it has been less than two months since these implementations, CasinoBonusCA has crunched the numbers and discovered that as compared with the same timeframe in 2021, 40% fewer online gamblers signed up to casinos.
Continuing as a domino effect, if they don't sign up with a new account on online casino sites, that means that they don't get to make their first real-money deposit. Of course, these are just the first steps in a new era. These percentages are subject to change and will likely be altered in the future as more and more operators apply and receive the specific Ontario seal of approval.
Gamblers who deposit, however, are 1.5 times more likely to do so
From the decreased pool of customers that are actively making payments, their predilections changed.
By mid-May 2022, active users are 1.5 times more likely to make a deposit to fund their player account. That will mean that the spending average will slightly rise compared to last year.
The framework has not been severely changed. A user needs to have accurate data linked to their account, use their own payment methods, and complete KYC (basic or detailed, operator-based rules apply) when they withdraw.
Comparison & review services will see steep a conversion decrease
Review sites have impacted the Ontario gambling market in the previous years.
Ontario's AGCO licensing provisions now disallow them to promote online offers, which has always been a major pushing force for their services. This will result in a decline in their conversion rates.
CasinoBonusCA's algorithm projections say that the decrease will go to 40%, even slightly higher than that, compared with May 2021. Further insights on their research can be accessed at: https://casinobonusca.com/.
CasinoBonusCA's further predictions
So far, we've gone over the stable data collected in a short time. However, these effects will stretch long-term.
Following the current triggered patterns, we can expect the following:
- Net revenues for AGCO licensed operators will rise to $1.8 billion in total, considering the higher deposit average.
- Strictly derived from the local statistics, the Ontario market will reach around $750 million in total.
- The new customers that will register from now on will have a higher retention rate, double as compared to the same numbers from the past.
- Review sites will conform to the provisions and change their standards of operation.
We're still at the beginning of the Ontario gaming metamorphosis. New statistics and practical adjustments will emerge in the future, and the percentages here are subject to change.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Brittney Griner is “the fun aunt,” according to Nneka Ogwumike. She is resilient and kind, Ogwumike said. A fellow daughter of Texas, and Ogwumike’s father’s favorite player.
Speaking Friday ahead of the WNBA’s All-Star festivities in Chicago, Ogwumike focused more on Griner’s humanity than her playing ability as the league continued to push for Griner’s release from her detention in Russia.
“BG, Brittney Griner, is an American hero,” said Ogwumike, an All-Star forward for the Los Angeles Sparks. “She is ours and she is yours, and we must get her home.”
Ogwumike, the president of the WNBA players’ association, joined Griner’s wife, Cherelle, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Seattle Storm star Sue Bird and union leader Terri Jackson for a press conference calling for mercy for Griner a day after the eight-time All-Star pleaded guilty to drug possession charges that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
Returning to play basketball in Russia, Griner, 31, was first detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February. Police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
“She’s been there 4 1/2 months, having to be transported in vehicles too small for her frame,” Sharpton said. “Incarcerated where, she’s in a place where most of the people in that place can’t speak her language. I think she’s already done a lot of time given what we’re talking about was the infraction.”
Speaking through an interpreter, Griner told the court Thursday she had no intention of committing a crime and had acted unintentionally because she had packed for Moscow in a hurry. The trial was then adjourned until July 14.
Griner’s guilty plea could be an effort by her and her advisers to expedite the court proceedings.
“BG has taken accountability, and now it is time — past time — for this to come to a conclusion,” Jackson said.
Griner’s detention comes at a low point in relations between the United States and Russia. The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained put her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
President Joe Biden called Cherelle Griner on Wednesday to assure her that he’s doing all he can to win her wife’s release as soon as possible. They spoke after Biden read a letter from Brittney Griner in which she said she feared she’d never return home.
“At this point I am in the position where I understand that what they are doing is very challenging due to the circumstances with Russia and the United States right now,” Cherelle Griner said. “And so I want to make it very clear that our next move as supporters for BG is to make sure that the administration understands that they have our full support in doing any and everything necessary to be able to bring BG home as well as every other wrongfully detained American.”
Cherelle Griner, along with Ogwumike and Bird, did not answer any questions at the press conference.
After first staying quiet in the wake of Brittney Griner’s arrest, Cherelle Griner and the WNBA have stepped up their campaign for the release of the two-time Olympic gold medalist. The WNBA put a decal on each of its courts with Griner’s initials as well as her No. 42, and cleared the way for the Phoenix Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap.
Griner is an honorary starter for Sunday’s All-Star Game, and Jackson said the league is planning a special recognition for Cherelle and the Griner family during the contest.
“Sanctity of sport is important,” Bird said, “and as an athlete community made up of friends from countries around the world, we all feel rattled by this, and just want her home.”
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Jim Heintz in Moscow and AP Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg in New York contributed to this report.
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Jay Cohen can be reached at https://twitter.com/jcohenap
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The innovations solidify Valens Semiconductor's leadership position in the audio-video market
HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will showcase cutting edge technological innovations based on its VS3000 chipset family at InfoComm 2022 (June 8-10). Demonstrations will include an uncompressed 8K resolution (HDMI2.1) extension solution, which will accelerate the deployment of 8K Ultra HD resolution installations, as well as an enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) extension reference design to address the increasing demand in the residential market to connect smart TVs to surround audio systems. These innovations further solidify Valens Semiconductor's leadership position in the audio-video market.
In addition, Valens Semiconductor will demonstrate several solutions that enable meeting equity in the evolving hybrid video conferencing setting, including reference designs for a plug & play docking station extender and a connectivity solution for HDMI to USB 3.0 capture, both of which enable flexible video conferencing setups.
Valens Semiconductor, the inventor of HDBaseT technology and a founding member of the HDBaseT Alliance, which has a membership base of over 200 leading audio video suppliers, will display these solutions at the HDBaseT Alliance Booth (W1317).
"True to our mission statement, Valens Semiconductor continues to push the boundaries of connectivity, providing interoperable solutions with the highest bandwidth over the simplest, most cost-effective infrastructure," said Gabi Shriki, SVP and Head of Audio-Video at Valens Semiconductor. "Our commitment to the HDBaseT ecosystem and the Audio-Video industry remains strong. We are happy to support our customers as they build innovative products using our technology across many verticals – corporate, education, medical, industrial, and more. The strong demand we see for our latest chipset, the VS3000, is testament to Valens' continued ability to meet the ever-growing market demands for higher and better audio video systems."
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor pushes the boundaries of connectivity by enabling long-reach, high-speed video and data transmission for the Automotive and Audio-Video industries. Valens' HDBaseT technology is the leading standard in the Audio-Video market with tens of millions of Valens' chipsets integrated into thousands of products in a wide range of applications. Valens' Automotive chipsets are deployed in systems manufactured by leading customers and are on the road in vehicles around the world. Valens is a key enabler of the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving and its advanced technology is the basis for the new industry standard for high-speed in-vehicle connectivity.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of LifeStance Health Group, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LFST during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of LifeStance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 initial public stock offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (ii) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (iii) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the initial public offering's registration statement, and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the initial public offering's registration statement represented.
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SINGAPORE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Connecting PTE Ltd., a Singapore-based technology company specializing in internet security, has announced that a Chrome-compatible version of Turbo VPN is released. This Turbo VPN connection service is free for Chrome users, giving users access to worldwide VPN servers that are fast and stable. When using the Chrome version of Turbo VPN, users can hide their address and location while being able to access various streaming platforms cross-regionally. The VPN service also allows users to keep their data secure when connecting to hotspots and public WiFi sources. Turbo VPN features a strict no-log policy and high-level encryption protocols. Users will find the Chrome version of this application simple to use, offering a one-tap connection to the desired VPN server.
The company that developed Turbo VPN, Innovative Connecting, is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Singapore, trusted by over 300 million users worldwide. Innovative Connecting makes its customers the top priority, offering 24/7 customer care service and the utmost privacy.
"With this release from Turbo VPN, Chrome users will finally have the opportunity to take advantage of the exceptional VPN servers we have to offer. Our products have already gained popularity in more than 150 countries around the world, and we expect to continue to expand with the launch of our latest version," said Taylor, a spokesperson for Innovative Connecting Pte Ltd. "At Innovative Connecting, we believe in the power of the open web. Turbo VPN gives users the chance to take control of their privacy and streaming abilities. People can anonymously surf the web at fast speeds thanks to the first-rate services provided by Turbo VPN."
Using military-grade VPN protection, Turbo VPN is able to provide first-rate online security and privacy. The application features AES 128-bit encryption to ensure that online activities are untraceable. The IPsec protocols programmed into the app keep the user's IP address hidden when using WiFi hotspots or any other public network connection. Turbo VPN allows users to protect up to 5 devices simultaneously while also allowing them to freely stream their favorite shows regardless of whether they are abroad or at home. Users can bypass restrictions and firewalls to allow access to websites, apps, iPlayer, social networks, and other online services. This application is also practical for gamers who wish to reduce a game's latency and accelerate mobile game speeds. Turbo VPN can improve the gaming experience for PUBG, FreeFire, Mobile Legends, Roblox, and more.
The Chrome-compatible version of Turbo VPN is released in June 2022. Turbo VPN is compatible with iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows. The release of this user-friendly application will make stable and fast VPN servers accessible to Chrome users worldwide.
To learn more about Turbo VPN, go to www.turbovpn.com.
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It has been a long two years in the kitchen. Whether you were an enthusiastic home cook or a reluctant one, the pandemic has made everyone burned out by the act of cooking. It's also made us realize how much work it is to cook every meal every day.
It's time to stop being so tough on ourselves and setting unrealistic expectations for what comes out of our kitchens, according to Leanne Brown, author of "Good Enough: A Cookbook."
"We find ways to criticize ourselves when we're already having a hard time," Brown said. Home cooking is not "anything like a restaurant chef or a person on Instagram trying to create content so that the algorithm will notice them." Unless your family is paying you for the act of making them food, the pressure doesn't need to be so great.
Instead of beating ourselves up over what we think a "good cook" should be, Brown encourages us to think of what is "good enough" instead and reframe our approach to the process (and yes, the work) of cooking with a few mental shifts and tactics.
Here are Brown's strategies for making the daily job of feeding yourself easier.
Acknowledge that cooking is about more than cooking
"We think of cooking as being in the kitchen, chopping the stuff, making the thing," Brown said. "But you can't be in there unless you've done all these other things" -- such as deciding what to eat, buying ingredients and making sure the kitchen is stocked with the right tools.
"Feeding ourselves is an undervalued skill," she said. "We undervalue it in the capitalist world and in our homes and expectations about it."
While there's no simple fix to streamline the multipronged act of cooking, Brown emphasizes acknowledging the work and the mental load that comes with every meal. "If you feel weighed down by the general sense that there is too much to deal with when you enter the kitchen, know this: You are not alone," she said.
There will always be a trade-off of time and labor versus money in fixing the pain points that come with the act of cooking, and budgets don't always allow for grocery delivery, purchasing pre-chopped or partially prepped meals or meal kits.
The work begins with identifying the points "where you can get stuck," as Brown notes -- "the dishes and the grocery shopping and fridge management." Make small changes in those areas.
"Ask for help, make it fair, establish some good routines and do what works best for you," she said.
If meal planning doesn't work, try a meal routine
With all the steps that go into the act of cooking and providing food, it's easy to get weighed down by decision fatigue. If you've found you can't stick with meal planning, Brown suggests a simpler approach: a meal routine.
The idea of a meal routine is highly adaptable. You can pick two or three dishes to rotate through over the course of the week, whether that's switching between smoothies and overnight oats at breakfast or going back and forth between chicken salad, hummus and Brown's Cauliflower-Cheese Pita Sandwich for bagged lunches. You can also choose a specific day of the week to eat a specific meal, such as taco Tuesdays or chicken soup Sundays.
"It's all about finding the meal plan strategy that works for you," Brown said. "Routinize the parts that are more cumbersome to you."
Brown is admittedly not a morning person, so she sticks to simple breakfast foods and leaves the brainpower for making more complex meals later in the day.
Make the routine "a thing that you can look forward to, like having a clean out the fridge pizza night or omelet night." Bonus: When the meal routine is set, there's no negotiating with kids over what to eat.
Fight unrealistic expectations with 'assembly only' meals
Another way decision fatigue can rear its ugly head is in the perception that every meal has to accomplish multiple things. The food must be delicious, healthy, easy, quick and ready on time to meet multiple family members' schedules but also give us time to connect over the meal -- sound familiar?
When these unrealistic expectations become overwhelming, "it is OK to simplify," Brown said. "Pick one or two things you want to accomplish with your meal." If your goal is to get dinner on the table in a way that allows you to do as few dishes as possible while connecting with your kids, just focus on those two things.
Keep a stash of "assembly only" foods on hand so you can make a meal with low effort and less stress. Snack boards are an ideal vehicle for serving a full meal out of simple components, and no, they don't have to look like they do on Instagram.
Along with standards such as cheese and crackers, dips and spreads, Brown recommends:
- dates -- plain or stuffed with cheese, nut butter or salami
- pickled vegetables and olives
- hard-boiled eggs
- sweet and salty snack mixes
Instead of feeling shame over serving an unconventional meal, according to Brown, celebrate the ability to make a decision that fits the situation. "We should be proud of ourselves of the kindness we're giving to ourselves when we do that," she said, rather than "thinking you have to be a superhero."
Do 'leftover analysis' to get rid of the guilt cycle
Leftovers might be the biggest source of shame in the home kitchen. We've all been there, avoiding that container in the fridge for the fifth day in a row but feeling like we should do something with it.
The key to conquering the shame of leftovers, according to Brown, is about "accepting our own natural tendency to have a disgust response to certain types of food in certain situations." She recommends doing a "leftover analysis" on which meals and types of foods tend to languish in the fridge, while others are eaten more enthusiastically.
Does the consistency of leftover rice or chicken freak you out? Do you love eating day-old Thai food or pizza? Do you get sick of eating soup by midweek? Take note of your tendencies, then start adjusting your cooking practice bit by bit.
Plan for eating the leftovers you like as if they were fresh meals (just like "assembly only" foods). And freeze soup or other foods, such as Brown's Fast White Bean, Chorizo and Hearty Greens Stew, that you get tired of quickly so you'll have a ready-to-go meal down the line.
For foods that are unappealing in taste or texture, try making less of those particular dishes so you won't be forced to eat them as leftovers. "Be gentle; this will take time to become a habit," Brown cautioned.
Take yourself on a date
When all else fails, it helps to fall back on comfort food. When Brown needs a pick-me-up, she makes a cheese platter for herself and said of this habit, "it feels like I have taken myself on a date, and it is going very well."
Find your own personal cheese platter and make it a guilt-free ritual that can work as an emotional reset button for the week. That's it -- no further instructions required.
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Hong Kong museum removes controversial Tiananmen painting
Stephy Chung, CNN
For the last three months, Hong Kong’s art galleries have been closed to the public as part of failed efforts to curtail the Omicron variant’s charge through the city. But as restrictions eased Thursday, visitors returned to one museum to find some works from its contemporary Chinese art collection conspicuously absent.
Among the items removed from display at M+, a major new arts institution, was the provocative oil painting “New Beijing” by Chinese artist Wang Xingwei. Created in 2001, the satirical work depicts bloodied emperor penguins lying on a bicycle cart — a thinly veiled allusion to the deaths of pro-democracy protesters, most of whom were students, during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
The painting references an image by Hong Kong photographer Liu Heung Shing, who documented the protests for The Associated Press. The penguins take the place of two injured young men that Liu had captured in the original photograph.
Images published by local media outlet Hong Kong Free Press on Thursday show a different painting in the spot where Wang’s work had previously hung. Both Liu’s original image and Wang’s parody are owned by M+ and remain listed in the museum’s online archive.
Eight other artworks were also removed from view, including the painter Wang Guangyi’s depiction of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong covered with a grid of red lines. Not all of the withdrawn works contained explicitly political content. In a statement emailed to CNN, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, the organization that oversees M+, said that paintings’ removal was part of a routine “rotation” of exhibited art.
“It has always been M+’s plan to rotate over 200 artworks in the first year after its opening,” the statement read, citing maintenance related to “artwork conditions and conservation needs.” It added that further works are expected to be rotated out over the coming few months.
The organization did not directly address whether any of the works were removed for political reasons but did state that exhibitions are curated “in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.”
The paintings form part of a 1,500-strong trove of Chinese contemporary artworks donated to M+ by Swiss collector Uli Sigg in 2012. All of the items were created between the 1970s and 2000s — a period in which China underwent seismic political and societal shifts.
When the museum opened in November 2021, less than 18 months after Hong Kong’s sweeping National Security Law effectively curbed political dissent, many observers wondered if the collection’s more risqué works — including those by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei — would see the light of day. Prior to M+’s opening, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had warned officials to be “extra cautious” in ensuring that the museum’s exhibitions did not breach the new legislation.
An infamous image of Ai Weiwei holding a middle finger up to Tiananmen Square was excluded from M+’s inaugural display. But the inclusion of “New Beijing,” as well as various depictions of Mao Zedong, had left some in Hong Kong’s art world hopeful that curators would enjoy a degree of freedom when it came to showing politically sensitive works.
Over the past six months, several high-profile Tiananmen-related artworks have been removed from view in Hong Kong, which was once the only place on Chinese soil where people could freely commemorate the victims of the bloody crackdown. (A candlelight vigil remembering the massacre’s victims was held every year for three decades until it was banned in 2020.)
Among them was the renowned “Pillar of Shame,” a mass of writhing bodies and screaming faces that had long stood on the University of Hong Kong’s campus. The sculpture was taken down in the middle of the night when students were away on winter break.
Shortly after, two other universities removed replicas of the “Goddess of Democracy,” a statue first erected by students in Tiananmen Square in 1989, from their campuses.
An image of “New Beijing” (2001) by Wang Xingwei at M+ on November 11, 2021.
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Where to find the best toner for sensitive skin
A lot of people with sensitive skin get acne, and some struggle with scarring and redness long after a blemish has cleared up. A good toner can even out your skin tone and help your skin heal. Using a toner after you wash your face will brighten dull skin, tighten pores, control oil production and leave it feeling refreshed. When it comes to finding a toner for sensitive skin, it’s best to consider your skin-type and the ingredients listed in the product.
What to consider before buying toner for sensitive skin
Skin type
No matter your skin type, sensitive skin can be difficult to manage. Whether you have oily, dry or combination skin, make sure you have the right products to support your skin type.
- Oily skin: If you have oily skin, look for a facial toner with a lightweight gel formula that reduces oil and cleans the dirt out of the pores. If you suffer from acne, consider toners with benzoyl peroxide.
- Combination skin: If you have combination skin, use a lightweight gel toner to get rid of excess oil while providing moisture to ensure the skin stays hydrated.
- Dry skin: If you have dry skin, look for a toner with a soothing formula. Clarifying toners that provide moisture and absorb well into the skin are a great choice.
Ingredients
Once you figure out your skin type and the type of toner formula that works best for you, make sure to check the ingredient list. If you have sensitive skin, choose a toner that contains ingredients that will soothe the skin, such as chamomile, aloe vera and amino acids. Avoid toners with alcohol as this ingredient can strip the skin of natural oils and leave it feeling tight and dry.
Unscented
Most essential oils are all-natural and can help skin in numerous ways. However, those with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with essential oils and chemical fragrances. When purchasing a facial toner for sensitive skin, opt for a fragrance-free or unscented product. This will ensure your toner doesn’t cause any irritation.
Toner for sensitive skin prices
Toners for sensitive skin cost anywhere from $8-$45 depending on the size of the bottle, the ingredients and the brand. However, since you will likely use a toner every day, it’s a good idea to buy in bulk when you find one that works for you.
Tips for using toner for sensitive skin
Apply toner as the second step in your skincare routine. First, cleanse the face and pat the skin dry with a soft towel. Then, apply the toner either using a cotton ball or with your fingers. Gently smooth the toner into your skin, and then continue applying other serums and moisturizers.
Make sure your facial toner is completely dry before applying another product. You can also apply toner to your decolletage to even and tighten the skin around the neck and chest.
Toner for sensitive skin FAQ
Are toner and astringent the same thing?
A. An astringent is a type of toner that absorbs excess oil. This is not a great choice for those who have dry skin. A toner should help moisturize the skin and contains little to no alcohol, while an astringent usually contains alcohol and can strip the skin of needed moisture.
Do I need to use facial toner every day?
A. The use of facial toner depends on your skin tone and the instructions in the product description. If you have dry skin, try using your toner every other day, depending on the suggested use. Those with oily skin can use a toner once or twice a day, in the morning and at night. Before using a toner, check the product description and instructions so you know what to expect.
Best toners for sensitive skin under $20
Dickensons Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner With Rosewater
This gentle cleanser hydrates the skin with rosewater, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. It has 98% all-natural witch hazel and moisturizes the skin while refining pores. It is dermatologist recommended and contains no parabens, dyes, sulfates or gluten.
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Thayers Alcohol-Free Unscented Witch Hazel Toner
This alcohol-free cleanser uses 100% natural witch hazel to clean dirt and oil off of the face. The aloe vera provides gentle relief for irritated, red, blemished, burned or dried skin. It is free of parabens, dyes and scent, making it safe for those with sensitive skin.
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Best toner for sensitive skin under $30
Paula’s Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
This product uses active ingredients such as Niacinamide to tighten and smooth the skin. The peptides firm the skin while the resveratrol calms the appearance of redness. This toner helps brighten the skin and replenishes moisture.
Sold by Sephora
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner
You can use this product after cleansing to hydrate and balance the skin. The oat milk helps calm the skin, while the honey and hyaluronic acid soothe and reduce redness. After using this product, the skin looks plump and more even.
Sold by Sephora and Ulta Beauty
Best toner for sensitive skin under $45
Kiehls Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner
This toner reduces redness and improves the condition of your skin. It’s alcohol-free, so it’s perfect for those with sensitive skin. And the calendula flower petals ingredients help control oil production and even out the skin.
Sold by Sephora
Youth to the People Kombucha +11% AHA Exfoliation Power Toner
This toner should be used as a part of a nighttime skin routine. It features a blend of lactic acid and glycolic acid to smooth and tighten the skin. It has fermented kombucha, which works as a prebiotic to enhance the skin’s microbiome.
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Suspect arrested in deadly attempted robbery at Thackerville Dispensary
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) -An update on the attempted Love County dispensary robbery.
One of the suspects was identified as Clarence Hill and the other man whose identity is still under investigation was shot and killed by the dispensary employee.
Law enforcement say Hill fled the scene on foot after shots were exchanged by both the employee and the other suspect.
OSBI tells News 12 that the unidentified suspect was shot multiple times which led to his death.
Hill sustained a gunshot wound to the foot and sought medical attention at a Texas hospital.
“A tip was phoned into our tip line which helped point us toward Grayson County and the hospital and identify Mr. Hill,” says OSBI Public information Officer, Brook Arbeitman.
Hill was then arrested at an apartment complex in Sherman, TX and was cooperative with Sherman PD when they arrived.
He is facing charges in Oklahoma of murder, conspiracy, and robbery.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pistil Data, the leading cannabis market intelligence platform, is now operating in every legal U.S. state with plans to expand to Canada by the end of the year. The company, which crunches billions of data points daily to help clients sort through the complexity of their local markets, also announced today two new market intelligence products for retail dispensaries and brands, Pistil for Retail and Pistil for Brands.
Founded by executives from Google and Baker Technologies, Pistil's unique IP makes vital market intelligence accessible to cannabis companies of all sizes, helping a sector which previously has struggled with the complexity of industry data. The company's growth stands apart in an industry sector that has been affected by recent recession fears and layoffs.
Announcement highlights:
- It is currently operating in every legal U.S. state. The company was operating in 2 US states at the beginning of 2022. Pistil will launch in Canada in Q4.
- Pistil for Retail is now in general release after a six-week beta program with five U.S. retailers. The product helps retailers optimize pricing and product assortment, enabling them to attract customers, drive loyalty, and maximize profit.
- The Pistil for Brands business intelligence tool is now in general release after a four-week beta program. The product helps brands and distributors uncover market and pricing insights and improve their go-to-market strategies.
- Pistil also announced it is now collecting data in real time and updating analytics on a daily basis.
"There is a shakeout happening in cannabis right now, and there is no longer any room for error. Brands need to use their resources efficiently, position themselves strategically, and make sure they are in the stores that can make them money. For retailers, it means taking a hard look at their shelves and their pricing, to find a way to stand out to new and existing customers in their local markets", says Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data. "This is why even In the face of an industry downturn, demand for Pistil has never been stronger."
Backed by leading cannabis venture firm Casa Verde Capital, Pistil Data has built a customer base of 1,000+ North American industry leaders with clients such as Connected, Raw Garden, Jeeter and Vapen. Pistil has developed a catalog of more than 3 million cannabis products which are used like a UPC code to match products across stores. Pistil analyzes products in more than 90% of stores in North America.
Pistil helps cannabis businesses grow. The company simplifies the complex cannabis market and gives brands and retailers new revenue opportunities. Pistil analyzes billions of data points daily, giving brands and retailers the intelligence they need to attract and retain customers.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill championed by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to help bring more mobile health clinics and rural health centers to Georgia.
Following Sen. Ossoff’s successful work across the aisle, the U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Mobile Heath Act, which will bring more mobile health clinics and rural health centers to Georgia to help more families access medical and dental care.
“We have worked together as Democrats and Republicans to create more opportunities for Georgia families to access health care,” Ossoff said in a news release.
The bipartisan bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ossoff said he is working to continue to help more families in Georgia access vital health care, especially for communities with limited health care access.
Last month, Ossoff and and fellow Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock helped bring an additional $300 million to upgrade the Grady Health and Augusta University Health Systems, expanding health access for medically underserved families across Georgia.
In August, Ossoff also led a bipartisan push with Rep. Buddy Carter to combat staffing shortages in Georgia and bring more physicians, nurses and emergency medical personnel to the state.
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BEIJING, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Mobile Inc. (NYSE: CMCM) ("Cheetah Mobile" or the "Company"), a leading internet company, today announced that it received a notice from NYSE Regulation indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual as a result of its failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 20-F") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
The Company was not able to file the 2021 Form 20-F by May 17, 2022, as extended from the original due date of May 2, 2022 pursuant to the Form 12b-25 submitted to the SEC on April 29, 2022. The delay is primarily because of the restrictive measures associated with the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in China. As a result, additional time is needed to gather necessary information and documents to complete the 2021 Form 20-F. The Company is making all efforts to file the 2021 Form 20-F as soon as possible.
NYSE Regulation notified the Company that the NYSE will closely monitor the status of the Company's late filing and related public disclosures for up to a six-month period from the due date of the annual report. If the Company fails to file its annual report and any subsequent delayed filings within six months from the filing due date, the NYSE may, in its sole discretion, allow the Company's securities to trade for up to an additional six months depending on specific circumstances, as outlined in Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. It is expected by the NYSE that the Company will submit an official request for NYSE's consideration at the appropriate time. If the NYSE determines that an additional six-month trading period is not appropriate, suspension and delisting procedures will commence pursuant to Section 804.00 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
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PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a mobile phone case with built-in wireless charging capabilities," said an inventor, from Wellman, Iowa, "so I invented the PHONE BATTERY ACCESORY. My convenient design would extend the run time of your mobile device."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved protective case for cell phones. In doing so, it enables an individual to easily power and use a phone. As a result, it increases talk and operating time and it provides added convenience. The invention features an efficient design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of cell phones. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
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Tennessee Black-majority town takeover case before judge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's top leaders only began increasing scrutiny over a small town's finances after a predominantly Black administration took over key positions, a move that attorneys on Wednesday argued strays significantly from how the state has treated white-majority jurisdictions.
Earlier this year, Comptroller Jason Mumpower raised eyebrows when he announced the state would take over financial supervision of Mason, a town located near the site of a future Ford electric pickup truck factory, because of ongoing years of mismanagement. Mumpower made the decision after initially asking Mason's town leaders to surrender their charter, which they refused to do.
Days after the takeover was announced, Mumpower added that the state could scale back its financial oversight if Mason met certain goals by this summer.
Town leaders have since filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the takeover and challenge the state's legal standing to require that Mason get approval to spend more than $100. They argue that the state is treating Mason's majority-Black leaders differently than they have white administrators who were struggling with finances, and allege that the pending Ford plant has sparked extra scrutiny.
Both sides presented their arguments Wednesday in Nashville before Davidson County Chancery Court Judge Anne Martin.
"If the comptroller was serious about this, why not come in seven years ago and ask for the charter to be relinquished?" attorney Van Turner Jr., president of the NAACP Memphis branch who is representing Mason's town leaders, said during a hearing Wednesday. "We think there is an aspect of discriminatory treatment in this case."
The state's attorneys argued that a corrective plan formulated by the comptroller's office will help Mason finally balance its budget without having to improperly dip into other funds.
"The town will not be harmed; it stands to benefit," argued JP Urban with the Tennessee Attorney General's office. "This is the best way to prevent matters from getting worse."
Turner countered that while the state has previously taken over other towns' finances, it did so without asking for a local jurisdiction to first give up its charter. He also argued that the state overreached its authority by demanding approval of any expenditures above $100.
The state's attorney defended the strict expenditure limit, saying it was based on "historical data" provided by Mason officials, but the judge remarked that $100 is "a small amount for anyone to run a business."
Martin later asked if the state gave Mason a "no-win choice" by asking it to give up its charter or face heightened financial scrutiny.
"It's a very difficult choice, something that had to be done," Urban replied.
Martin said she will issue a decision sometime later next week.
Located in Tipton County, Mason is not far from the planned, $5.6 billion Ford factory in neighboring Haywood County. Officials say the plant, which will produce electric pickup trucks, will boost West Tennessee's economy. Ford plans to employ about 5,600 workers at the plant, and construction of the factory will create thousands more jobs.
News of Tennessee's plan to take over Mason's finances sparked criticism from many of the state's Black and Democratic leaders. Republican Gov. Bill Lee told reporters last month that he had not spoken to Mumpower about the decision. However, his office acknowledged in mid-March that "Ford is a bit spun up over this" in an email provided to The Associated Press through a public records request.
The 2020 Census shows Mason's population at about 1,330. But that fell to less than 800 after a prison closed recently.
Mason has not submitted its annual audit on time since the 2001 fiscal year and financial statements from 2004 to 2016 "were essentially un-auditable," the comptroller's office has said. Budget deficits have mounted, from $126,659 in the 2016 fiscal year to $481,620 in 2020.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anyone anticipating a return to normalcy in the Kentucky Derby got a dose of crazy on Saturday when an 80-1 shot came charging up the rail to win at Churchill Downs.
As favorite Epicenter and Zandon engaged in a duel at the front, Rich Strike stole the show with the second-biggest upset in the Derby’s 148-year history.
The chestnut colt beat 4-1 favorite Epicenter by three-quarters of a length. Zandon finished another three-quarters of a length back in third.
“I about fell down in the paddock when he hit the wire,” winning trainer Eric Reed said. “I about passed out.”
Rich Strike paid $163.60. Only Donerail in 1913 had a higher payout of $184.90.
“What a crazy Derby,” said trainer Kenny McPeek, whose horses finished eighth and ninth.
Rich Strike wasn’t even in the Derby until Friday when Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas scratched Ethereal Road, making room for the chestnut colt that had just one previous win in his career.
“We found out about 30 seconds before the deadline on Friday,” owner Rick Dawson said. “It put us in the race and really we always felt if we just got in we’ve got a shot.”
Rich Strike ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.61. After taking a bite out of his much costlier competition, he playfully chomped on the pony guiding him to the winner’s circle.
“I can’t believe it after Epicenter’s effort,” said losing trainer Steve Asmussen, who fell to 0 for 24 in the Derby. “I got beat by the horse that just got in.”
Jockey Sonny Leon and Rich Strike had just two horses beat in the early going. Leon eventually guided his mount between horses and to the inside rail. Rich Strike made a deft move around Messier in the stretch and went right back to the rail intent on picking off Epicenter and Zandon.
“When I was in the last 70 yards, I said, ‘I think I got this race,’” Leon said.
Both Leon, who is from Venezuela, and Reed were in their first Derby. Reed endured a tragedy five years ago when he lost nearly two dozen horses in a barn fire at his training center in Lexington.
He briefly considered the fire might be a signal for him to leave the sport.
“People I hadn’t seen, people I haven’t talked to in years, my best friends were there in the morning to pick me up,” Reed recalled. “It let me know there’s so much good out there, and then I just decided I wasn’t going to let it take me out.”
Leon regularly rides on some of the country’s smallest circuits, where the horse flesh is inexpensive and the purse money modest. But he matched wits with such veteran riders as Joel Rosario, aboard Epicenter, and Mike Smith, aboard Messier.
Leon’s rail ride was reminiscent of jockey Calvin Borel’s stealth moveaboard Mine That Bird in 2009. Mine That Bird sprang what was then the Derby’s third-biggest upset, paying $103.20 to win.
Reed had no argument with the bettors ignoring his colt, whose victory surely inspired little guys everywhere.
“Small trainer, small rider, small stable, he should have been 80-1,” Reed said. “And so anybody that’s in this business, lightening can strike.”
Rich Strike was purchased by Dawson, who races as RED TR-Racing LLC, for $30,000 last fall when the colt was entered in a low-level claiming race by his former owner.
Calumet Farm head Brad Kelley might be ruing that decision now. Calumet Farm has won a record eight Kentucky Derbies but none since 1968, when Forward Pass was placed first via disqualification.
Rich Strike earned $1.86 million for his first stakes victory. The colt lost to Zandon in his most recent start last month and was beat by Epicenter in the John Battaglia Memorial in March.
Simplification finished fourth and Mo Donegal was fifth.
Churchill Downs returned to full capacity, including former President Donald Trump, on the first Saturday in May for the first time in three years.
But the final result was the more upheaval for America’s greatest horse race.
In 2019, winner Maximum Security was disqualified for interference after 22 minutes and runner-up Country House wore the garland of red roses.
In 2020, an eerie silence enveloped the track when no fans were allowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the race was pushed to September.
Last year’s winner, Medina Spirit, was disqualifiedafter nine months, having failed a post-race drug test that led to six-time Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert being banned from Churchill Downsfor two years. The 2021 Derby was back to its usual spot on the calendar with attendance limited to about 52,000.
The bourbon was flowing again Saturday, cigar smoke curled in the air on a cloudy and unusually cool day, and fans strutted in their huge hats, floral-print dresses and seersucker suits.
Then came Rich Strike thundering along the rail and all heck broke loose.
A few days ago, Reed sent Dawson a photo of the colt sprawled in his straw-covered stall with his handlers laying on him, all of them napping. Reed typed, “I think our horse is cool and ready to run.”
Dawson responded, “If we can wake him up.”
Did they ever.
“I feel like the luckiest man alive,” Dawson said, grinning.
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Bailey Enterprises Holding will offer small businesses expanded offerings.
TAMPA , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles Bailey, owner of The Bailey Group, Tampa, has launched a new insurance company that will offer an expanded menu of insurance and HR services to small business owners nationwide. The new firm, Bailey Enterprises Holding, Inc. (BEH), is an insurance company licensed in Florida that will build on Bailey's well-earned reputation as the nation's leading provider of business owner's life insurance required for SBA Loans.
"I'm proud of the work we've done up until now and the company that we've built," Bailey said. "Our technology changed the way commercial lenders issue SBA loans by making it easy for their borrowers to get the life insurance coverage they need and for lenders to have regular reports on their borrowers' coverage. Now, we will expand our offerings to be a more complete partner for both small businesses and the financial institutions that serve them."
Bailey says the new company builds on the trust that The Bailey Group has earned from its national client base and will enable him to bring them additional resources and access to organizations that will allow them to grow and protect their businesses and retain their best talent. BEH will provide services through its own portfolio of companies, other companies it acquires and through strategic partnerships.
Brier Grieves Insurance (BGI) will be the first agency to strategically partner with the new insurance company. BGI is a family-owned business that has been successfully operating for 30 years that provides all business Property & Casualty insurance offerings required for approval of a new SBA loan. The company offers General Liability, Business Property, Business Interruption, Hazard, and Workers Compensation insurance, all of which are now available through BEH. They are licensed in over forty states and serve clients on a national basis.
In the near future, BEH will make available to small business owners a number of HR outsourcing and administrative services, including human resources, employee benefits, payroll, and workers' compensation administration. The company is currently in discussions with Best in Breed providers to become strategic partners.
"The goal is to provide a one-stop shop for small to medium-sized enterprises and the financial institutions that serve them," Bailey said. "Dealing with multiple vendors to protect and operate their enterprises is not efficient. Finding a trusted partner can be difficult and time consuming. The industry already knows my company. Commercial lenders want to streamline their new loan origination process by referring their clients to a trusted partner for all of the coverage required to qualify for a new loan. We are now in a position to offer this to them."
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Charles Bailey has been a professional in the Financial Services industry since 1996. In 2003, Bailey saw a need for a new business model that would expedite the process of acquiring life insurance for business owners obtaining SBA loans. He created The Bailey Group as a company that leverages its relationships with banking leaders to offer life insurance with fast approvals, superior service, and competitive rates for business owners nationwide. He originally began his career with Mutual of New York, and subsequently moved his business in 2005 to his current broker-dealer which is now Equitable Advisors. Find out more at https://www.thebaileygp.com.
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The 2.2 million square foot facility makes Digi-Key one of the 10 largest warehouses in North America
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, celebrated the ribbon cutting of its Product Distribution Center expansion (PDCe) today, expanding the company's headquarters' footprint by 2.2 million square feet for a combined total of more than 3 million square feet. The new facility allows Digi-Key to pick, pack and ship nearly three times the previous daily average of 27,000 packages to customers in more than 180 countries around the world.
Digi-Key celebrated the opening event with an official cutting of tape from a Digi-Reel and ceremonial first package handoffs to each of the company's four carrier partners: DHL, FedEx, UPS and USPS. Remarks were given by Digi-Key President Dave Doherty, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove, Thief River Falls Mayor Brian Holmer and several other Digi-Key executives, as well as video messages from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
"This is a significant milestone for all Digi-Key employees and our community," said Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key. "Our new product distribution center expansion will help us continue to deliver excellence to our customers for many years to come. As exciting as this expansion is for us, our hope is that our customers truly don't notice a difference – the transition for them should be seamless, and if anything, result in an even better customer service experience than they are already accustomed to. For us, it's deeper roots in Thief River Falls and a commitment to continue investing in this community and the state of Minnesota."
The PDCe building was designed by Minnesota-based Widseth, and McShane Construction served as general contractor on the project. KNAPP, a leader in warehouse logistics and automation, partnered with Digi-Key on the internal automation and operational equipment.
"The state of Minnesota is thrilled to celebrate Digi-Key's growth milestone today," said Steve Grove, commissioner of Minnesota DEED. "Growth at this level is a win for the employees of Digi-Key, it's a win for the Thief River Falls community and it's a win for the state of Minnesota. The opening of this facility is made possible by local and state economic support which will contribute an additional $500 million in economic output, as well as the addition of more than 1,000 new jobs."
The opening of the facility comes at a time of record growth for the company – Digi-Key wrapped up 2021 growing faster than ever before with a 65% growth rate, and bookings in 2022 are up more than 25% over last year. This year has also been one of the largest years for supplier additions for the company with 250 suppliers already added for the year. Since construction began in 2018, Digi-Key has added 1,500 suppliers and 1.5 million part numbers to their inventory.
The new facility is nearly fully automated, the only task that is truly done by hand is the actual picking of parts. Among the racks of components, carts are wire-guided so that the only thing a cart driver will have to worry about is where to stop. The wire-guided system will save more than 10% of time and is significantly safer.
The product distribution center expansion features two primary conveyor systems to provide redundancy in the case of a breakdown and provide opportunities for future growth. Scalability and growth were top of mind in the plans and design of the new building, and the majority of the fourth floor is currently open for the time being. There are over 27 miles of automated conveyor belt in the new facility, and an average order will travel more than 3,200 feet inside the building.
The building features six backup diesel engines and pumps along with a water tank built for fire suppression. It also has its own storm sewer and run-off ponds so as not to contribute to any flooding or storage concerns in the community.
The state-of-the-art facility features multiple common work areas and break rooms with oversized windows for optimal natural sunlight, as well as the Two Rivers Café that features a range of food options from ready-to-eat salads and wraps to burgers and paninis cooked to order. Local vendor, Las Ranitas, serves authentic Mexican options from the café a couple days per week as well. Digi-Key is recognized by the state of Minnesota as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and has 16 private Mother's Rooms throughout the PDCe for employees returning to work after parental leave. The building also has a spacious Quiet Room for employees to take their breaks, relax and recharge.
Outside of the new building there is a new Community Garden where employees can adopt a plot for the summer and plant seasonal flowers, fruits and vegetables. In the Skybridge connecting the original PDC to the PDCe building there is a "Digi-Walk" mapped out from end to end, offering a great place for employees to get in some extra steps during their breaks.
Sustainability was also considered during the planning and construction of the facility. The roof has a white membrane to reflect the sun's heat, sensor-activated LED lights to minimize electricity usage, and a specially designed conveying system which maximizes energy usage as well as efficiency.
To learn more about Digi-Key, visit the Digi-Key website.
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. As the original pioneer in this space, Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Evacuation efforts go on at sprawling Ukrainian steel mill
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Efforts to evacuate more civilians from the tunnels beneath a sprawling steel mill were to go on Saturday as Ukrainian fighters make their last stand in Mariupol to prevent Moscow’s complete takeover of the strategically important port city.
Dozens of people were evacuated Friday from the Azovstal plant and handed over to representatives of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, Russian and Ukrainian officials said. The Russian military said the group of 50 included 11 children.
Russian officials and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said the evacuation efforts would continue into the weekend. The latest evacuees followed roughly 500 other civilians who got out of the plant and city in recent days.
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The fight for the last Ukrainian stronghold in a city reduced to ruins by the Russian onslaught appeared increasingly desperate. And there was growing speculation that President Vladimir Putin wants to finish the battle for Mariupol so he can present a triumph to the Russian people in time for Monday’s Victory Day, the biggest patriotic holiday on the Russian calendar.
As the holiday commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany approached, cities across Ukraine prepared for an expected increase in Russian attacks, and officials urged residents to heed air raid warnings.
“These symbolic dates are to the Russian aggressor like red to a bull,” said Ukraine’s first deputy interior minister, Yevhen Yenin. “While the entire civilized world remembers the victims of terrible wars on these days, the Russian Federation wants parades and is preparing to dance over bones in Mariupol.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also reminded people not to go into forests that were recently under Russian occupation because of the many land mines and trip wires that remain.
By Russia’s most recent estimate, roughly 2,000 Ukrainian fighters are holed up in the vast maze of tunnels and bunkers under the Azovstal steelworks. They have repeatedly refused to surrender. Ukrainian officials said before Friday’s evacuations that a few hundred civilians were also trapped there, and fears for their safety have increased as the battle has grown fiercer in recent days.
Kateryna Prokopenko, whose husband, Denys Prokopenko, commands the Azov Regiment troops inside the plant, issued a desperate plea to also spare the fighters. She said they would be willing to go to a third country to wait out the war but would never surrender to Russia because that would mean “filtration camps, prison, torture and death.”
If nothing is done to save her husband and his men, they will “stand to the end without surrender,” she told The Associated Press on Friday.
Zelenskyy said “influential states” are involved in efforts to rescue the soldiers, although he did not mention any by name.
“We are also working on diplomatic options to save our troops who are still at Azovstal,” he said in his nightly video address.
U.N. officials have been tight-lipped about the civilian evacuation efforts, but it seemed likely that the latest evacuees would be taken to Zaporizhzhia, a Ukrainian-controlled city about 140 miles (230 kilometers) northwest of Mariupol where others who escaped the port city were brought.
Some of the plant’s previous evacuees spoke to the AP about the horrors of being surrounded by death in the moldy, underground bunker with little food and water, poor medical care and diminishing hope. Some said they felt guilty for leaving others behind.
“People literally rot like our jackets did,” said 31-year-old Serhii Kuzmenko, who fled with his wife, 8-year-old daughter and four others from their bunker, where 30 others were left behind. “They need our help badly. We need to get them out.”
Fighters defending the plant said Friday on the Telegram messaging app that Russian troops had fired on an evacuation vehicle on the plant’s grounds. They said the car was moving toward civilians when it was hit by shelling, and that one soldier was killed and six were wounded.
Moscow did not immediately acknowledge renewed fighting there Friday.
Russia took control of the rest of Mariupol after bombarding it for two months. Ahead of Victory Day, municipal workers and volunteers cleaned up what remains of the city, which had a prewar population of more than 400,000. Perhaps 100,000 civilians remain there despite severe shortages of food, water, electricity and heat. Bulldozers scooped up debris, and people swept streets against a backdrop of hollowed-out buildings. Russian flags were hoisted.
The fall of Mariupol would deprive Ukraine of a vital port. It would also allow Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and free some Russian troops to fight elsewhere in the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that the Kremlin says is now its chief objective. The city’s capture also holds symbolic value since it has been the scene of some of the worst suffering of the war and a surprisingly fierce resistance.
While they pounded away at the plant, Russian forces struggled to make significant gains elsewhere, 10 weeks into a devastating war that has killed thousands of people, forced millions to flee the country and flattened large swaths of cities.
Ukrainian officials said the risk of massive shelling increased ahead of Victory Day. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said authorities would reinforce street patrols in the capital. Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, which was the target of two missile attacks Friday, was to adopt a curfew.
The Ukrainian military’s general staff said that its forces repelled 11 attacks in the Donbas region and destroyed tanks and armored vehicles, further frustrating Putin’s ambitions after his abortive attempt to seize Kyiv. Russia made no acknowledgement of the losses.
The Ukrainian army also said it made progress in the northeastern Kharkiv region, recapturing five villages and part of a sixth. Meanwhile, one person was reported dead and three more were wounded Friday as a result of Russian shelling in Lyman, a city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Trisha Thomas in Rome, Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Dougherty County Schools Superintendent Ken Dyer recently was awarded the Georgia School Superintendent Association President’s Award. Dyer, center, is pictured with John Zauner, GSSA executive director, left, and GSSA President Rob Brown, who is superintendent of the Lumpkin County School System.
ALBANY — Dougherty County Schools Superintendent Ken Dyer was recognized recently for outstanding leadership as the recipient of the 2022 Georgia School Superintendent Association’s President’s Award.
The award is given to superintendents who exhibit leadership both in their school systems and communities.
“It was a surprise to me,” Dyer said of the award. “I’m honored and humbled to be recognized in that way by my peers and by the GSSA president, particularly with the challenging two-plus years we’ve experienced since COVID.
“To be recognized in that way is special to me, and I really appreciate it.”
Among the accomplishments given for Dyer’s selection was the Dougherty County School System’s graduation rate, which has been above the state average for several years, and the system’s investment in technology.
That investment in technology paid off during the pandemic as it provided laptop computers for older students and tablets for students in younger grades that were used while they were being given instruction at home.
Dougherty County also provided mobile hot spots to students who did not have internet connection at their homes.
A third accomplishment was “our financial stewardship with having the highest reserves we’ve had in the history of the school system and rolling back taxes for the last five years,” Dyer said.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — College basketball season ended almost three months ago, the NBA draft lottery was more than a month ago and the draft itself is later this week.
Seems like the process should be winding down.
Orlando Magic President Jeff Weltman sees it differently.
“I tell you, it’s still early in the process,” Weltman said Monday.
Translated: The Magic haven’t decided yet what they’ll do on Thursday night, when the draft rolls around and they have the No. 1 pick. Other teams have called to gauge what the asking price would be if they want to trade for that selection, and the Magic have evaluated all the top candidates.
But Weltman sees no reason to decide anything before it’s absolutely necessary, especially given the opportunity Orlando has by holding this No. 1 pick.
“Dialogue is always ongoing,” Weltman said. “But, most importantly, we get to do what we want. That’s the real benefit of having the No. 1 pick.”
The top candidates for the pick are well-known: Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. worked out for Orlando earlier this month, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren met with the Magic for multiple days last week and Duke’s Paolo Banchero has been working out with former Magic guard Mike Miller.
Holmgren said he came away convinced that “great people” are leading the Magic.
“They’ve got a vision for what they’re trying to put together in Orlando,” Holmgren said.
Weltman wouldn’t say that those are the only three candidates Orlando would consider at No. 1.
“It’s confirmed that there are a lot of talented players at the top of this draft, that’s for sure,” Weltman said.
This is the fourth time that Orlando will be making the No. 1 pick. The Magic took Shaquille O’Neal with the top selection in 1992. Chris Webber was the No. 1 pick by Orlando in 1993, and he got traded that same night for Penny Hardaway and a package of future picks that were eventually turned into Vince Carter and, later, Miller. And in 2004, the Magic selected Dwight Howard with the first pick.
The No. 1 pick on Thursday will join a young core in Orlando that already includes 2017 top pick Markelle Fultz, a pair of top-eight picks from the 2021 draft in Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, and Cole Anthony — the No. 15 pick in 2020.
Orlando also has the No. 6 picks from the 2017 and 2018 draft, Jonathan Isaac and Mo Bamba. It’s possible that when next season starts Orlando could have as many as six lottery picks, nine top-16 selections and 12 first-rounders on its roster.
This is all part of the challenge for the Magic — who also have the No. 32 and No. 35 picks this year — going into Thursday: Finding more youth that fits with the current core, finding ways to be better next season and sustainably better for years to come.
“We do want to get better but not at the expense of rushing back to mediocrity,” Weltman said. “And we do want to have something sustainable. But you have to elevate the standard to do that. You can’t just stay at the basement level, you know, interminably. So those are conversations that we’re having, which players do that for us.”
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BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) ("Canaan" or the "Company"), a leading high-performance computing solutions provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Operating and Financial Highlights
Total computing power sold was 5.5 million Thash/s, representing an increase of 27.5% from 4.3 million Thash/s in the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 7.7% from 5.9 million Thash/s in the same period of 2021.
Revenues were RMB1,652.7 million (US$246.7 million), representing an increase of 21.9% from RMB1,356.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 52.8% from RMB1,081.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Gross profit was RMB929.7 million (US$138.8 million), representing an increase of 12.0% from RMB829.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 117.3% from RMB427.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Net income was RMB608.9 million (US$90.9 million), representing an increase of 37.9% from RMB441.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 148.6% from RMB245.0 million in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income was RMB688.2 million (US$102.7 million), representing an increase of 26.6% from RMB543.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 115.0% from RMB320.1 million in the same period of 2021.
Mr. Nangeng Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canaan, commented, "We went through a challenging second quarter as the Bitcoin price continued to tumble down to under US$20 thousand. The COVID-19 containment lockdown in key cities in China also brought severe disruptions to our daily operations and demand for our AI chips. Facing these obstacles, we strived to deliver for our clients and achieved total computing power sold of 5.5 million Thash/s, up 27.5% sequentially. In order to support our global expansion, we further integrated operations overseas in our Singapore international headquarters, which now features a Research and Development team and other operational functions. Leveraging our Singapore office, we extended our supply chain into Southeast Asia during the second quarter and completed the initial batch of deliveries. During the second quarter, we continued to collaborate with mining farm partners to ramp up our mining business, and generated an increasing number of Bitcoins with an improved power supply. As of June 30, 2022, we held a total of 346.84 Bitcoins. Overall, we are fully aware of the downward pressure from the Bitcoin price since the last fourth quarter and expect it to bring prolonged headwinds to our performance in the coming quarters. Nevertheless, we believe in the unique value of Bitcoin and its long-term prospects. We are committed to developing our supercomputing technology on more advanced nodes and providing competitive products and best-of-class services to clients around the world."
Mr. James Jin Cheng, Chief Financial Officer of Canaan, stated, "In the second quarter of 2022, we generated total revenue of RMB1,652.7 million, in line with our guidance range. The solid topline performance primarily resulted from the sequentially increased computing power sold and relatively high average selling price we secured with contract sales from previous quarters where the Bitcoin price was at a higher level. As the Bitcoin price further decreased in the second quarter, we responsively lowered our product price for spot sales to shoulder the pressure with our clients. On the other hand, wafer price stays high on the cost front. Therefore, we expect the gross margin to decrease dramatically in the second half of this year. Looking forward to the coming quarters, we see a tougher market environment from the lower Bitcoin price level, overall increased energy price, and various pandemic and geopolitical uncertainties globally, which may all jeopardize the demand and price for our products. Being prepared for this difficult time, we endeavor to maintain healthy cash flows and strengthen our supply chain for smooth delivery. In addition to our diligent business operations, we continued to execute our share repurchase program to drive value for our shareholders."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB1,652.7 million (US$246.7 million), representing an increase of 21.9% from RMB1,356.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 52.8% from RMB1,081.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Products revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB1,600.4 million (US$238.9 million), representing an increase of 20.9% from RMB1,323.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 48.3% from RMB1,079.4 million in the same period of 2021. The increase over the first quarter of 2022 was mainly attributable to the increase in total computing power sold, and the increase over the second quarter of 2021 was mainly attributable to the increase in the average selling price per Thash/s. The increases over the first quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2021 were partially offset by the decreases in AI revenue from RMB3.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 and RMB3.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 to RMB1.6 million (US$0.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, respectively.
Mining revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB52.1 million (US$7.8 million), representing an increase of 60.9% from RMB32.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 7,853.6% from RMB0.7 million in the same period of 2021. The increases in mining revenue over the first quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2021 were mainly attributable to the improved electricity supply of mining machines.
Cost of revenues in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB722.9 million (US$107.9 million), representing an increase of 37.4% from RMB526.3 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 10.6% from RMB653.9 million in the same period of 2021. The sequential and year-over-year increases in cost of revenues were in line with revenue growth.
Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB929.7 million (US$138.8 million), representing an increase of 12.0% from RMB829.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 117.3% from RMB427.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB270.5 million (US$40.4 million), representing an increase of 7.7% from RMB251.2 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 3.1% from RMB262.4 million in the same period of 2021.
Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB103.9 million (US$15.5 million), representing an increase of 2.7% from RMB101.2 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 48.7% from RMB69.9 million in the same period of 2021. The sequential increase was primarily attributable to the increased staff costs in technology-related departments. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the increased staff costs in technology-related departments, partially offset by the decreased share-based expenses. Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2022 also included share-based compensation expenses of RMB17.5 million (US$2.6 million).
Sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB21.1 million (US$3.2 million), representing an increase of 5.8% from RMB20.0 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 18.3% from RMB25.9 million in the same period of 2021. The sequential increase was mainly due to the increased share-based expenses. The year-over-year decrease was mainly driven by decreased staff costs, partially offset by the increased share-based expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2022 also included share-based compensation expenses of RMB4.4 million (US$0.7 million).
General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB145.4 million (US$21.7 million), representing an increase of 11.8% from RMB130.0 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 12.7% from RMB166.6 million in the same period of 2021. The sequential increase was mainly due to the increase in professional service fees. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to decreased share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by increased professional fees and staff costs. General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2022 also included share-based compensation expenses of RMB82.3 million (US$12.3 million).
Income from operations in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB659.3 million (US$98.4 million), representing an increase of 13.9% from RMB578.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 298.4% from RMB165.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Impairment on cryptocurrency in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB30.0 million (US$4.5 million), compared to RMB0.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 and nil in the same period of 2021. The sequential and year-over-year increases were mainly due to the decreased Bitcoin price at the end of the second quarter of 2022.
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB608.9 million (US$90.9 million), representing an increase of 37.9% from RMB441.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 148.6% from RMB245.0 million in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB688.2 million (US$102.7 million), representing an increase of 26.6% from RMB543.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 115.0% from RMB320.1 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net income excludes share-based compensation expenses and change in fair value of warrant liability. For further information, please refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in this press release.
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax, in the second quarter of 2022 was an income of RMB55.1 million (US$8.2 million), compared with a loss of RMB4.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a loss of RMB10.2 million in the same period of 2021, due to the US dollar appreciation against the Renminbi during the second quarter of 2022.
Basic net earnings per American depositary share ("ADS") in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB3.53 (US$0.53). In comparison, basic net earnings per ADS in the first quarter of 2022 and in the same period of 2021 were RMB2.57 and RMB1.46, respectively. Each ADS represents 15 of the Company's Class A ordinary shares.
Diluted net earnings per ADS in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB3.53 (US$0.53). In comparison, diluted net earnings per ADS in the first quarter of 2022 and in the same period of 2021 were RMB2.57 and RMB1.40, respectively. Each ADS represents 15 of the Company's Class A ordinary shares.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company held cryptocurrency assets that comprised 346.84 Bitcoins, with a carrying value of RMB51.3 million (US$7.7 million).
Contract liabilities as of June 30, 2022, were RMB1,017.5 million (US$151.9 million), decreasing from RMB1,340.7 million as of December 31, 2021, mainly due to decreased customer advances from sales orders of Bitcoin mining machines.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB2,640.7 million (US$394.2 million), compared to RMB2,684.3 million as of December 31, 2021.
Shares Outstanding
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a total of 158,329,596 ADSs outstanding, each representing 15 of the Company's Class A ordinary shares.
Recent Developments
The Company's Share Repurchase Update
On March 16, 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors authorized a share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") under which the Company may repurchase up to US$100 million worth of its outstanding (i) ADSs, each representing 15 Class A ordinary shares, and/or (ii) Class A ordinary shares over the next 24 months starting from March 16, 2022.
As of August 12, 2022, the Company has repurchased a total of 2.8 million ADSs with an aggregate value of US$10.3 million and an average repurchase price of US$3.63 per ADS under the Share Repurchase Program.
The Repurchase of Outstanding Warrants
On June 23, 2022, the Company announced that it has entered into agreements with certain warrant holders to repurchase over 4.72 million outstanding warrants of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$6.61 million. The Warrants were issued by the Company in May 2021 pursuant to (i) certain Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and the purchasers party thereto, dated April 29, 2021, and (ii) certain placement agent agreement between the Company and the placement agents thereto, dated April 29, 2021.
The Company has made full payment for the repurchase transactions and is in the process of canceling the warrants. The completion of the warrant repurchase eliminates all outstanding warrants and streamlines the capital structure of the Company, which enables the Company more financing flexibility in the capital markets.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2022, the Company expects total net revenues to be in the range of RMB900 million (US$134.4 million) to RMB1,100 million (US$164.2 million), representing a decrease of 17% to 32% from the third quarter of 2021. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management team will hold a conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on August 18, 2022 (or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Details for the conference call are as follows:
Event Title: Canaan Inc. Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIe6433722372f49d8bdb6579d1dc929fe
All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN, which can be used to join the conference call.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website at investor.canaan-creative.com.
About Canaan Inc.
Established in 2013, Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. The company's vision is "super computing is what we do, social enrichment is why we do it." Canaan has a rich experience in chip design and streamlined production in the ASIC field. In 2013, it released and mass produced its first ASIC Bitcoin mining machine. In 2018, Canaan released the world's first 7nm ASIC chip, providing energy efficient computing equipment to the cryptocurrency mining industry. In the same year, Canaan released the world's first RISC-V architecture commercial edge AI chip, further harnessing the potential of ASIC technology in the field of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2022, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward−looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward−looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Canaan Inc.'s strategic and operational plans, contain forward−looking statements. Canaan Inc. may also make written or oral forward−looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20−F and 6−K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Canaan Inc.'s beliefs and expectations, are forward−looking statements. Forward−looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward−looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the Bitcoin industry and the price of Bitcoin; the Company's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products, especially its Bitcoin mining machines; the Company's expectations regarding maintaining and strengthening its relationships with production partners and customers; the Company's investment plans and strategies, fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; competition in its industry in China; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company and cryptocurrency. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its registration statement on Form F−1, as amended, and its annual reports on Form 20−F, as amended. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Canaan Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward−looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating Canaan's business, the Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted net income, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The Company defines adjusted net income as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses and change in fair value of warrant liability. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about the Company's results of operations, enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net income, cash flows provided by operating activities or other consolidated statements of operations and cash flows data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net income is that it does not reflect all of the items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation and change in fair value of warrant liability have been and may continue to be incurred in Canaan's business and are not reflected in the presentation of adjusted net income. Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Volta Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLTA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
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On March 28, 2022, Volta announced that both of its co-founders had resigned—namely, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President, both of whom served as Directors of the Company.
On this news, Volta's stock price fell $0.76 per share, or 18.4%, to close at $3.37 per share on March 28, 2022.
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- Data further expand Actinium's leadership in combining targeted radiotherapy with CD47 immunotherapy in solid tumors and blood cancers
- Significant increase in tumor control with the HER3 ARC magrolimab combination compared to magrolimab alone in HER3-expressing NSCLC in vivo model supports further development
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: ATNM) ("Actinium" or the "Company"), a leader in the development of targeted radiotherapies for patients with unmet needs, today announced that preclinical data highlighting the efficacy of the combination of an anti-HER3 antibody radiation conjugate (ARC) and a CD47 blocking antibody immunotherapy was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR 2021) annual meeting, which is being held April 8th – 13th at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Actinium assessed an Actinium-225 (Ac-225)-conjugated anti-HER3 antibody with magrolimab, an anti-CD47 antibody being developed by Gilead Sciences, in HER3-positive preclinical models.
AACR Poster Highlights:
- Dramatic improvement in tumor growth inhibition is observed in vivo with the Ac-225-HER3-ARC and magrolimab combination therapy compared to magrolimab alone
- The combination of Ac-225-HER3-ARC and magrolimab significantly enhanced phagocytosis in HER3-positive cells compared to either single agent in vitro
- Upregulation of cell surface calreticulin is observed following treatment with 225Ac-HER3-ARC in HER3-positive cell lines
Dr. Helen Kotanides, Vice President, Translational Research and Preclinical Development, said, "We hypothesize that the upregulation of the 'eat me' signal, calreticulin, induced by targeted radiotherapy could enhance the immunomodulatory effects of an anti-CD47 antibody, resulting in increased anti-tumor efficacy. These data presented at AACR corroborate our previous work presented at SITC and support our rationale in targeting both blood cancer and solid tumors with a CD47 targeted radiotherapy combination. We are highly encouraged by the remarkable improvement in anti-tumor efficacy observed with the combination of an Ac-225-HER3-ARC with magrolimab. Collectively, the in vitro and in vivo data support further investigation of this novel combination and we look forward to continuing to advance the first ever targeted radiotherapy CD47 combinations."
Sandesh Seth, Chairman and CEO of Actinium, said, "We continue to demonstrate the potential of combining targeted radiotherapy with a CD47 blocking antibody immunotherapy such as magrolimab. These results support our vision to develop more effective treatments for cancer patients through the expansion of our pipeline into solid tumors and to develop innovative targeted radiotherapy combinations with immunotherapy leveraging our strong technology platform, IP and clinical experience. We are excited to highlight these results showing the potential for adding Ac-225-HER3 ARC to CD47 antibodies to enhance the latter's immunotherapeutic efficacy at AACR. These data along with our recent collaborations with EpicentRx and AVEO Oncology give us strong momentum towards the clinic with highly novel CD47-SIRPα combinations and HER3 targeted radiotherapies."
The full poster is available as an e-poster on the AACR 2022 platform with details below:
AACR Poster Details
Title: Anti-HER3 radioimmunotherapy enhances the anti-tumor effects of CD47 blockade in solid tumors
Session Category: Immunology
Session Title: Immune Checkpoints
Session Date and Time: Sunday, April 10, 2022, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 38
Poster Board Number: 19
Permanent Abstract Number: 609
The poster will be accessible via Actinium's website here.
About Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted radiotherapies to deliver cancer-killing radiation with cellular level precision to treat patients with high unmet needs not addressed by traditional cancer therapies. Actinium's current clinical pipeline is led by ARCs or Antibody Radiation-Conjugates that are being applied to targeted conditioning, which is intended to selectively deplete a patient's disease or cancer cells and certain immune cells prior to a BMT or Bone Marrow Transplant, Gene Therapy or Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) such as CAR-T to enable engraftment of these transplanted cells with minimal toxicities. Actinium's targeted conditioning ARCs seek to improve patient outcomes and access to these potentially curative treatments by eliminating or reducing the non-targeted chemotherapy that is used for conditioning in standard practice currently. Our lead product candidate, Iomab-B (I-131 apamistamab) has been studied in several hundred patients including in the 150-patient, pivotal Phase 3 Study of Iomab-B in Elderly Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (SIERRA) trial for BMT conditioning, which completed patient enrollment in the third quarter of 2021. Iomab-ACT, low dose I-131 apamistamab is being studied as a targeted conditioning agent in a Phase 1 study with a CD19 CAR T-cell Therapy with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In addition, we are leaders in the field of Actinium-225 alpha therapies. Actimab-A, our clinical stage CD33 targeting ARC alpha therapy has been studied in nearly 150 patients including our ongoing combination trials with the salvage chemotherapy CLAG-M and the Bcl-2 targeted therapy venetoclax. Underpinning our clinical programs is our proprietary AWE (Antibody Warhead Enabling) technology platform. This is where our intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents, know-how, collective research and expertise in the field are being leveraged to construct and study novel ARCs and ARC combinations such as with CD47 immunotherapies to bolster our pipeline for strategic purposes. Our AWE technology platform is currently being utilized in a collaborative research partnership with Astellas Pharma, Inc., AVEO Oncology and EpicentRx. Website: https://www.actiniumpharma.com/
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This press release may contain projections or other "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe-harbor" provisions of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company which the Company undertakes no obligation to update. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated or estimated future results, including the risks and uncertainties associated with preliminary study results varying from final results, estimates of potential markets for drugs under development, clinical trials, actions by the FDA and other governmental agencies, regulatory clearances, responses to regulatory matters, the market demand for and acceptance of Actinium's products and services, performance of clinical research organizations and other risks detailed from time to time in Actinium's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including without limitation its most recent annual report on form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q and Forms 8-K, each as amended and supplemented from time to time.
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– Enrollment complete in Phase 1 study of PRGN-2012 AdenoVerse™ Immunotherapy in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP); Phase 2 study initiated and rapidly progressing –
– Enrollment complete in combination arm of Phase 1 study of PRGN-2009 AdenoVerse Immunotherapy in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers –
– Entered into agreement to sell wholly-owned subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics for $170 million in upfront cash and up to $10 million earn-out over two years; close expected in Q3 2022; Company intends to pay senior convertible notes when due in July 2023 –
– Cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments totaled $132.8 million as of June 30, 2022 –
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGEN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative gene and cell therapies to improve the lives of patients, today announced second quarter and first half 2022 financial results.
"Precigen is laser focused on maximizing the value of our highest priority assets and prioritizing our capital allocation to enable us to reach critical inflection points in our clinical trials. We have been able to expedite our prioritized programs, rapidly progressing from Phase 1 dose escalations to 1b expansions and have already initiated Phase 2 studies for several programs," said Helen Sabzevari, PhD, President and CEO of Precigen. "We continue to demonstrate the potential of these assets and their associated therapeutic platforms, and are actively pursuing rapid regulatory strategies for licensure to bring these potential investigational therapies to patients as quickly as possible. We expect additional data this year and early next for our prioritized programs, and are particularly excited for the Phase 1 data presentation for the PRGN-2012 AdenoVerse study in Q4 2022."
"The transaction to sell Trans Ova Genetics, which is expected to close in Q3 2022, will provide Precigen with $170 million in cash up-front and up to a $10 million earn-out over the next two years. The proceeds from this sale will fortify our balance sheet and provide non-dilutive funds to pay our convertible notes, which we intend to do when due," said Harry Thomasian Jr., CFO of Precigen. "We believe that our cash on hand and cost reduction initiatives, taking into account our plan for our convertible notes, give us enough runway to advance our clinical priorities into Q4 2023."
Key Business Highlights
- Agreement to Divest Non-Healthcare Subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics
- PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T® in AML
- PRGN-3005 UltraCAR-T® in Ovarian Cancer
- PRGN-3007 UltraCAR-T® in Advanced ROR1+ Hematological and Solid Tumors
- PRGN-2012 AdenoVerse™ Immunotherapy in RRP
- PRGN 2009 AdenoVerse™ Immunotherapy in HPV-associated Cancers
Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net cash used in operating activities of $25.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $24.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021;
- Cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments totaled $132.8 million as of June 30, 2022;
- Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year periods; and
- As a result of the anticipated Trans Ova Genetics sale, the Trans Ova Genetics business is now classified as a discontinued operation with its assets, liabilities and operations in prior periods reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results Compared to Prior Year Period
- Total revenues decreased $0.9 million, or 24%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Product and service revenues generated by Exemplar decreased $0.5 million and collaboration and license revenue decreased $0.3 million from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Gross margin on products and services declined as a result of the decreased revenues, and increased costs for supplies, drugs, and personnel costs.
- Research and development expenses decreased by $1.2 million, or 9%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Contract research organization costs and lab supplies decreased $1.9 million due to timing differences, the completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of AG019 in the fourth quarter of the prior year, as well as a continued prioritization of clinical product candidates with less expense incurred related to preclinical research programs for the comparable period. This decrease was partially offset with an increase in salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs of $0.7 million primarily due to an increase in the hiring of employees to support the growth in the Company's development activities.
- SG&A expenses decreased $2.3 million, or 15%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs decreased $1.5 million primarily due to reduced stock compensation in 2022 and reduced head count. Professional fees decreased $0.4 million, primarily due to decreased legal fees associated with certain matters.
- Loss from continuing operations was $26.1 million, or $(0.13) per basic and diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of $30.9 million, or $(0.16) per basic and diluted share, in 2021.
First Half 2022 Financial Results Compared to Prior Year Period
- Total revenues increased $1.2 million, or 16%, from six months ended June 30, 2021. Product and service revenues generated by Exemplar increased $1.6 million, which was offset by a $0.3 million reduction in collaboration and license revenue from the six months ended June 30, 2021. Gross margin on services remained comparable to the prior year as increased revenues were offset by increased costs for supplies, drugs, and personnel costs.
- Research and development expenses increased $0.4 million, or 2%, from the six months ended June 30, 2022. Salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs increased $1.2 million due to an increase in the hiring of employees to support the growth in the Company's development activities. This increase was partially offset with a decrease of contract research organization costs and lab supplies of $0.9 million, primarily due to timing differences, the completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of AG019 in the fourth quarter of the prior year, and a continued prioritization of clinical product candidates with less expense incurred related preclinical research programs for the comparable period.
- SG&A expenses decreased $2.9 million, or 10%, from the six months ended June 30, 2021. Salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs decreased $3.5 million primarily due to reduced stock compensation in 2022 and reduced head count. This decrease was partially offset with an increase in legal and professional fees of $1.1 million, primarily due to increased consulting fees and legal fees associated with certain matters.
- Loss from continuing operations was $50.0 million, or $(0.25) per basic and diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of $57.8 million, or $(0.29) per basic and diluted share, in 2021.
Precigen: Advancing Medicine with Precision™
Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Our technologies enable us to find innovative solutions for affordable biotherapeutics in a controlled manner. Precigen operates as an innovation engine progressing a preclinical and clinical pipeline of well-differentiated therapies toward clinical proof-of-concept and commercialization. For more information about Precigen, visit www.precigen.com or follow us on Twitter @Precigen, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Trademarks
Precigen, UltraCAR-T, UltraPorator, AdenoVerse and Advancing Medicine with Precision are trademarks of Precigen and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and projections about future events and generally relate to plans, objectives, and expectations for the development of the Company's business, including the consummation of the prospective sale of Trans Ova Genetics, the use of capital from that transaction, the timing and progress of preclinical studies, clinical trials, discovery programs and related milestones, the promise of the Company's portfolio of therapies, and in particular its CAR-T and AdenoVerse therapies. Although management believes that the plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the sale of Trans Ova will not be consummated on the expected timeline or at all (whether due to a failure to receive, or delay in the receipt of, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 or other third party consents required for the transaction or the failure to satisfy other conditions to the consummation of the transaction), the possibility that the timeline for the Company's clinical trials might be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and actual future results may be materially different from the plans, objectives and expectations expressed in this press release. The Company has no obligation to provide any updates to these forward-looking statements even if its expectations change. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. For further information on potential risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause the Company's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investor Contact:
Steven M. Harasym
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (301) 556-9850
investors@precigen.com
Media Contacts:
Donelle M. Gregory
press@precigen.com
Glenn Silver
Lazar-FINN Partners
glenn.silver@finnpartners.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in CVNA:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/carvana-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=30653&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Carvana Co. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Carvana you have until October 3, 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 Carvana 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 CVNA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/carvana-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=30653&from=4.
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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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Florida, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Boca Raton, Florida (West)
- Bonita Springs, Florida
- Boynton Beach, Florida (West)
- Bradenton, Florida
- Brandon, Florida
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Cape Coral, Florida (South)
- Clermont, Florida
- Dania Beach, Florida
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Delray Beach, Florida
- Estero, Florida
- Florida City, Florida
- Fort Myers, Florida (Cypress)
- Fort Myers, Florida (Palm)
- Gainesville, Florida
- Gainesville, Florida (Butler)
- Hialeah, Florida
- Homosassa, Florida
- Jacksonville, Florida (Atlantic West)
- Jacksonville, Florida (River City)
- Jacksonville, Florida (San Jose Blvd.)
- Jacksonville, Florida (Shoppes at Southside)
- Jensen Beach, Florida
- Jupiter, Florida
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Lake Wales, Florida
- Lake Worth, Florida (Lantana Square)
- Lakeland, Florida - South
- Largo, Florida
- Melbourne, Florida (Viera)
- Merritt Island, Florida
- Miami Gardens, Florida
- Miami, Florida (River Landing)
- Milton, Florida (Pace)
- Mt. Dora, Florida
- Naples, Florida (Collier)
- Naples, Florida (Pine Ridge)
- New Port Richey, Florida (Trinity)
- Niceville, Florida
- Nokomis, Florida
- North Miami, Florida
- North Port, Florida
- Ocala, Florida (Silver Springs)
- Ocoee, Florida
- Orange City, Florida
- Orlando, Florida (SODO)
- Orlando, Florida (Waterford Lakes)
- Palatka, Florida (Walgreens)
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Palm Coast, Florida
- Palm Harbor, Florida
- Panama City Beach, Florida (Pier Park)
- Panama City, Florida
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Pinellas Park, Florida
- Plant City, Florida
- Poinciana, Florida
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Port Orange, Florida
- Port Richey, Florida
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Punta Gorda, Florida (North)
- Riverview, Florida
- Royal Palm Beach, Florida (Wellington)
- S. Tampa, Florida
- Sanford, Florida
- Sarasota, Florida (South)
- Sebring, Florida
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Stuart, Florida
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Tampa, Florida (Mission Bell)
- Tampa, Florida (Walgreens)
- Tarpon Springs, Florida
- The Villages, Florida
- Titusville, Florida
- University Park, Florida
- Venice, Florida
- Vero Beach, Florida
- Wesley Chapel, Florida - Lutz
- West Melbourne, Florida
- Winter Haven, Florida
- Zephyrhills, Florida
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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NBA star Stephen Curry finishes degree
DAVIDSON, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - The NBA’s all-time leading three-pointer shooter and three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will finally receive his degree from Davidson College.
Curry, a Charlotte native who attended and played basketball at Davidson from 2006-09, left school following his junior year in 2009 for the NBA Draft. He was drafted seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors.
On Sunday, Davidson announced that Curry re-enrolled for the spring semester and completed his final semester of classwork. He will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology with the class of 2022, WBTV reported.
“Stephen Curry has on many occasions emphasized the importance of education, how much he valued his Davidson College experience and that he is committed to earning his degree,” the school said in a statement.
Curry, 34, who is still competing in the NBA playoffs with the Warriors, will not attend Sunday’s commencement, but the school said it will look to present him with a diploma in the future.
The NBA superstar who helped revolutionize basketball with his three-point shooting ability made his mark with the Wildcats when he led the school to the Elite Eight in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
Since then, Curry has won two NBA MVPs and has been an all-star eight times. He won championships with the Warriors in 2015, 2017 and 2018, and became the NBA’s all-time leading three-point scorer earlier this year. He currently has 3,117 all-time in the regular season.
Because he didn’t finish his degree, Curry’s No. 30 jersey hadn’t been able to be retired by Davidson.
Curry graduated high school from Charlotte Christian School in 2006.
His father, Dell Curry, played with the Charlotte Hornets from 1988-98 and is now a color commentator on the team’s broadcasts.
Curry’s younger brother, Seth, played for Duke University and is currently a member of the Brooklyn Nets.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend on its common stock of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 13, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 23, 2022.
About Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings, Inc. ("Energizer", NYSE: ENR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of primary batteries, portable lights, and auto care appearance, performance, refrigerant, and fragrance products. Our portfolio of globally recognized brands includes Energizer®, Armor All®, Eveready®, Rayovac®, STP®, Varta®, A/C Pro®, Refresh Your Car!®, California Scents®, Driven®, Bahama & Co.®, LEXOL®, Eagle One®, Nu Finish®, Scratch Doctor®, and Tuff Stuff®. As a global branded consumer products company, Energizer's mission is to lead the charge to deliver value to our customers and consumers better than anyone else. Visit www.energizerholdings.com for more details.
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With 70% of respondents reporting that less than half of their customer touchpoints are multilingual, the Global Experience is fragmented and in need of more enterprise support
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lilt, the leading global experience platform enabling organizations to build and deliver multilingual experiences, today announced the results of their 2022 State of Global Experience report. With over 1,800 responses from various departments, companies, and geographies, the survey and report aim to capture the strategies, pain points, and best practices of global customer experience and engagement.
"Global customers embark on a journey made up of countless touchpoints, each offering personalization and instant access at any time. These digital stepping stones, providing the opportunity to engage consistently and hyper-locally, have fundamentally changed what customers expect of businesses," said Paula (Barbary) Shannon, Chief Evangelist at Lilt. "The 2022 report highlights how language of choice is increasingly becoming a baseline customer expectation, and customer-focused businesses are paying attention."
Key insights from the report highlight:
- A fragmented customer experience: Just 12% of respondents reported their digital customer touchpoints are fully multilingual in the languages their company supports, with more than 70% reporting that less than half of their touchpoints are multilingual.
- More room for consistency: 42% of respondents reported that their company doesn't localize in all countries where they have a presence.
- A strategy and execution gap: While nearly 90% of respondents consider global experience (GX) a priority within their companies' target markets, 40% don't believe their company effectively manages it.
- Lack of GX alignment and cohesive messaging: Despite more than two-thirds of respondents reporting that their company understands the importance of personalization throughout the customer journey, 62% note that their company doesn't have alignment on global experience (GX) strategies, and 65% don't have cohesive messaging across locales and markets.
The Transition To Digital Continues
As the world goes digital, consumers are exposed to more companies and products than ever before. In this new world, language becomes an increasingly important part of how they engage and communicate. Companies have begun to understand the value of language in customer experience. Lilt's survey found that 95% of respondents believe language of choice plays an important role throughout the customer journey.
Lilt has found that leading companies are taking notice of this trend, and investing more resources into elevating their global customer journeys, with 63% of respondents reporting growing their volume of multilingual content over the past three years. As the world continues to move digital-first, respondents also shared anticipation for a continued increase in demand for multilingual content..
The Future of Global Experience
For companies to elevate their global customer journeys and provide more localized experiences, they will not only have to grow their content volumes, but also ensure that GX is woven into cross-functional company strategy. Three key areas were identified by leading companies as priorities in the near future, including:
- Strategic Resource Allocation: Many will focus on accessing the right resources at the right time. While funding is an ever-present need, many also highlighted the importance of dedicating more time and strategic thinking to global experience management.
- Embodying a Customer-Centric Approach Globally: Many respondents also highlighted a proactive effort to operate more cross-functionally, see things from the customer perspective, and deliver one cohesive experience for every customer around the world.
- Automation and Technology: As volumes of content continue to grow, numerous companies noted a focus on identifying and implementing technology applications that can automate processes, enabling teams to accomplish more with the same resources and headcount.
Additional information and insights are available in the report: 2022 State of Global Experience Report. For more information about the report or Lilt and its translation solutions, please reach out to contact@lilt.com.
About Lilt
Headquartered in San Francisco, Lilt is the leading global experience platform, enabling organizations to build and deliver multilingual experiences at scale across every step of the global customer journey through its translation technology and services. The Lilt Platform uses AI and automation to make the localization process faster, better, and simpler, bringing human-powered, technology-assisted translations to global enterprises. Lilt gives industry-leading organizations like Intel, ASICS, Emerson, UIPath, and Canva everything they need to scale their global experience programs and go-to-market faster. Lilt has additional global offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Visit us online at www.lilt.com or contact us at contact@lilt.com.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced the availability of new resources focusing on abortion law consisting of an In Focus page, Practical Guidance and a webinar to be held on September 15, 2022. For more information and to register for "The Post-Dobbs World: Employment and Benefits Considerations Moving Forward," visit http://onb-law.com/XHAr50Kpog2.
U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which permits states to allow, regulate, or ban abortion, has sparked a flurry of legislation and litigation nationwide. The uncertainty surrounding state laws restricting abortion has introduced uncertainty and numerous questions for lawyers and their clients.
Bloomberg Law's new In Focus page and accompanying Practical Guidance Toolkit compile the resources that practitioners need to monitor federal and state developments and understand the legal implications arising from the Dobbs ruling.
The new pages include news and legal research materials on a range of topics, including health, employee benefits, employment, and privacy, and are designed to make it easy for lawyers to keep current on the evolving legal landscape and keep their clients compliant. As a central place for users to find content on abortion laws, these pages include:
- An In Focus page that improves the findability and discoverability of BLAW's most relevant research content and tools.
- An interactive map and curated searches that make it easier for users to track fast-moving developments.
- Integration of state-specific resources to help users identify multiple legal issues affecting individuals, employers, and health-care providers.
- A Toolkit that delivers essential task-focused practical content, including Practical Guidance and Chart Builders.
Bloomberg Law's September 15 webinar will help in-house and external counsel advise their organizations and clients on legal factors that must be considered post-Dobbs with a panel of experts who will discuss recent legal developments and questions of state and federal law on abortion in an employment and benefits context. They will offer practical tips to stay compliant and avoid civil and criminal liability.
"Bloomberg Law has received many requests for Dobbs-related content and we're proud that these new pages deliver that content in a clear, user-friendly way," said Alex Butler, vice president of content and analysis, Bloomberg Law. "From our new interactive abortion laws U.S. map to curated news, state bill, legislative, and docket searches, to a Toolkit providing overviews, checklists, sample forms, these resources will help in-house counsel and law firm attorneys spot issues and stay compliant."
About Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law combines the latest in legal technology with workflow tools, comprehensive primary and secondary sources, trusted news, expert analysis, and business intelligence. Our deep expertise and commitment to innovation provide a competitive edge to help improve attorney productivity and efficiency. Bloomberg Law is the only legal research provider to include continuous enhancements to its platform at no cost to existing subscribers. For more information, visit Bloomberg Law.
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Expanded Role for Proven Darigold Leader Underscores Co-op's Commitment to Modernization, Expansion Plans
SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darigold, Inc. the Seattle-based farmer-owned co-op and one of the nation's largest dairy producers, announced that it has named Richard Scheitler to the newly created position of chief transformation officer. The promotion comes at the midway point of a major transformation strategy that has the 104-year-old co-op pursuing a number of initiatives aimed at global expansion and modernization.
"No business survives for more than 100 years without demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing environments and dynamics," said Joe Coote, chief executive officer at Darigold. "We are fortunate to be in a growth industry, to have a beloved heritage brand, and supportive farmer-owners who are willing to make the necessary investments to ensure our success well into the future. But realizing that success also means doing the work that's necessary for our own evolution as a business. Richard is the right person to lead those efforts at Darigold."
Darigold is well into a transformation journey that has the co-op pursuing initiatives to expand production capacity, modernize its technology infrastructure, and enhance logistics, among other strategic improvements. Most notably, Darigold is building a new production facility in Eastern Washington to expand its capacity in a location that is proximate to a significant number of its affiliated farms as well as rail and maritime shipping infrastructure, and rebuilding a fire-damaged facility in Idaho.
Scheitler originally joined Darigold in 2019 as chief information officer. Prior to Darigold, he held the CIO role at The Wonderful Company, a $4 billion business that owns and operates such well-known consumer brands as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Teleflora, Wonderful Pistachios and Almonds, and other businesses in the wine, shipping, and consumer-packaged goods industries, and at POM Wonderful. His background is long on information technology and systems design, and also includes a decade at KPMG Consulting/BearingPoint, where he helped a variety of businesses across categories to make significant strategic improvements and transformations.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master's degree in Information Systems Technology, both from the George Washington University School of Business and Public Management.
"Richard is a proven leader with a track record of driving successful business transformation efforts," said Coote. "Since joining our co-op three years ago, he has made considerable progress transforming our technology infrastructure and earned the respect of our board of directors, our senior leadership team, and employees across the organization. I'm confident that he is the right person to lead these key aspects of our transformation."
Headquartered in Seattle, Darigold, Inc. is the marketing and processing subsidiary of Northwest Dairy Association (NDA), which is owned by more than 300 family-owned dairy farms in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Darigold handles approximately 10 billion pounds of milk annually. Darigold produces a full line of dairy-based products for retail, foodservice, commodity, and specialty markets, and is one of the largest U.S. dairy processors. Darigold, Inc. operates 11 plants throughout the Northwest, processing high-quality milk produced by NDA farm families, and satellite offices in Mexico City, Mexico and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit darigold.com.
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Canton couple plead guilty to failing to report proceeds from illegal gambling sites
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion seeking to complete the forfeiture of $241,266 in illegal gambling proceeds once stashed in a Louisville YMCA locker.
The request to U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi came Friday, a day after a Canton couple submitted guilty pleas in the case involving the operation of two "skill games" parlors in Plain Township.
The couple, as part of their plea agreement, withdrew their objections to the forfeiture in a 45-minute proceeding in U.S. District Court in Cleveland before U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent.
Jason Kachner pleaded guilty to two counts tax fraud by failing to report on tax returns the income from helping to operate two illegal gambling establishments from 2009 to 2018.
His wife, Rebecca Kachner, pleaded guilty to one count of defrauding the United States.
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A statement issued by the Justice Department said the couple earned about $2.3 million from the illegal gambling businesses for about nine years, and they did not report all of the income on their tax returns.
The statement said the couple both face a maximum sentence of five years in prison for each count.
Others charged in skill games operations in Stark County
Court filings alleged that Jason Kachner partially owned and operated two illegal gambling businesses: Redemption Skill Games 777 at 2824 Whipple Ave. NW and Skilled Shamrock at 4225 Hills and Dales Road NW. Authorities said the two establishments had a total of 102 slot machines and both operations illegally gave out cash prizes.
Prosecutors dropped several charges against the couple. Those include conspiracy to operate the illegal gambling business known as Skilled Shamrock, operating the illegal gambling business Skilled Shamrock, conspiracy to operate the illegal gambling business Redemption, operating illegal gambling business Redemption and filing false federal income tax returns.
Federal felony charges including conspiracy to illegally operate a gambling business, operating an illegal gambling business and defrauding the United States remain pending against their co-defendants Christos Karasarides, Jr. and Ronald DiPietro.
Karasarides and DiPietro are also charged with failing to pay owed federal income taxes. DiPietro is charged with aiding in the preparation of a false and fraudulent income tax return.
Thomas Helmick, Karasardes' nephew, is accused of operating the illegal gambling establishment, Redemption, through a front company to hide its ownership by the co-defendants. And he's charged with defrauding the U.S. and filing false tax returns by not reporting his income from Redemption.
Karasarides also faces charges of conspiracy to money laundering, filing a false federal income tax return, witness tampering and falsifying records.
Indictments were unsealed against the Kachners, DiPietro and Helmick in May 2021. Karasarides was indicted and arrested last month. All of the defendants are out on unsecured bonds.
The Kachners' sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 18.
Attorney: Rebecca Kachner had 'minor role'
Rebecca Kachner's Cleveland-based attorney James A. Jenkins said his client played only a "minor role," in the conspiracy, accepted responsibility and had no felony convictions on her record. He said he was hopeful that Rebecca Kachner would avoid prison time and get probation.
"She's impressionable. She was relatively young when she married Mr. Kachner, and she couldn't stop crying throughout the plea hearings. She's very remorseful. She's very sorry about what happened," Jenkins said. "She wasn't the major player by any stretch. She didn't organize it."
Messages seeking comment were left for Jason Kachner's attorneys, Scott Lucas and Samuel J. Lauricia, III.
Cash seized from Louisville locker
Federal prosecutors first initiated forfeiture proceedings on the $241,266 in seized cash in October 2018.
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In January 2018, Rebecca Karchner rented Locker No. 19 at the Louisville YMCA. Sometime within the next roughly five weeks, she hid $241,266 in cash, one court filing by assistant U.S. attorneys said.
In late February, the YMCA doing an audit of the lockers found the cash. The staff turned over the stacks of bills to Louisville Police, which later turned the cash over to the FBI.
When investigators questioned Rebecca Kachner, she said the cash was from a $10,000 inheritance from her grandparents in 1994 and earnings from being a stripper from around 1995 to 2009, according to a court filing by federal prosecutors.
The filing said many of the seized bills were issued in or after 2010.
Jenkins said his client had "a knee-jerk reaction that she had when she was confronted. I think anyone would do the same to excuse their criminal conduct.”
Judge Lioi in December 2018 froze the forfeiture process until the criminal matter against the Karchner's was resolved.
In July 2018, federal agents and local police raided several "skill games" parlors in the including Redemption and Skilled Shamrock, effectively closing them.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack's Flight Club®, a members-only service identifying affordable airfare that is owned by Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) and Jack's Flight Club founders Mikhail Mayzenberg ("Jack") and Philip Wintermantle, has experienced a surge in membership as increasing airfares put pressure on travelers. Amid rising consumer prices, the cost-saving service provided by Jack's Flight Club proves to be more useful than ever.
Since August 31, 2021, Jack's Flight Club has seen a 25% global increase in its number of premium members. In the U.S., premium members grew by 413%. Premium members in Europe increased by 64%, and in the U.K. by 13%. As of August 31, 2022, Jack's Flight Club has a total of more than 1.8 million members globally.
Jack's Flight Club's team of flight finders, assisted by customized software developed and fine-tuned over four years, uncover the best air prices, including discounts, hidden offers, and even error fares. This information is immediately sent out to members in a deal-alert newsletter personalized to members' departure airport, allowing them to book their dream trips at incredible prices.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LootMogul and Aftermath Islands Metaverse have announced a multi-chain metaverse partnership that will expedite the adoption of blockchain gaming for sports organizations and athletes and truly deliver an immersive sports fans experience.
LootMogul and Aftermath Islands Metaverse are creating a new virtual island dedicated to sports gaming and are creating unique customized Avatars for celebrities, collegiate and professional athletes allowing them to engage in web3 activities and the Metaverse.
"LootMogul is super excited about this partnership as it will help the global sports community to scale their identity across chains and will drive hyper fan adoption with avatars and personalized lands - create, secure, and customize your digital version with your real-world avatar benefits," said Raj Rajkotia, CEO, LootMogul.
"We are very excited to partner with LootMogul to accelerate their Metaverse activities and bring their programs, celebrities and athletes to Aftermath Islands," said David Lucatch, Managing Director, Aftermath Islands Metaverse Limited. "Today, more than ever, it is imperative that brands and personalities stake their value in blockchain and Metaverse activities as they become the next level of consumer engagement."
Aftermath Islands is led by an experienced group of entrepreneurs, designers, and developers who have worked with some of the world's most recognized and respected brands and institutions, such as Marvel, Paramount, DC Comics, Warner Bros, and more.
About LootMogul
LootMogul is an athlete-led sports metaverse (web3 platform) that is powered by virtual real estate, training academies, blockchain games, commerce (NFTs), and in-real-life (IRL) rewards. LootMogul is expanding the web3 community by bringing web 2 gamers and sports fanatics to the metaverse. For more details, visit: https://lootmogul.com. Create and own your sports metaverse with real-world professional athletes from NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, Soccer, etc.
About Aftermath Islands Metaverse
Aftermath Islands Metaverse Limited is a Barbados corporation that is 50% owned and is controlled by Oasis Digital Studios Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liquid Avatar Technologies Inc (CSE: LQID) (OTC: LQAVF) (FRA: 4T51). Aftermath Island Token Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aftermath Islands Metaverse Limited, is a British Virgin Islands corporation
Learn about Aftermath Islands' virtual worlds here and read about how the project is reimagining Metaverse experiences in the future in the project light paper and sizzle reel.
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Climate change is worsening the already significant threat of flooding in California’s farm country, and state officials said Thursday that as much as $30 billion may be needed over three decades to protect the region, an increase from five years ago.
Every five years, flood protection plans are updated for the Central Valley, where about 1.3 million people live at risk in floodplains. State officials released a draft of the latest update that calls for investing in levees, maintenance and multi-benefit projects that recharge aquifers and support wildlife while enhancing flood protection.
The investments are necessary to protect a growing region where climate change is expected to worsen the chance of heavy rains and flooding, especially for the San Joaquin river basin.
“Climate change is no longer the future boogeyman that it once was. It’s here,” said Kristopher Tjernell, deputy director of integrated watershed management at the California Department of Water Resources.
The cost of maintenance and new construction increased in part due to those changes and a better understanding of what is needed, according to the draft.
The 2017 flood plan update called for $17 billion to $21 billion in investments over three decades. Since that update, about $4.4 billion has been allocated.
The latest draft said the need is now $25 billion to $30 billion over the coming 30 years. Those investments, however, will save lives and property, according to the plan.
The Central Valley is in the state’s interior and includes cities like Sacramento and Fresno. It is also home to a $17 billion agricultural economy. While the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast may be more associated with catastrophic flooding, the Central Valley is at significant risk.
In 2017, severe weather forced officials to use the emergency spillway at Oroville Dam, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Sacramento. Water tumbling over the spillway caused erosion, and nearly 200,000 people were temporarily evacuated as a precaution.
California is struggling with drought and this spring continues to be dry. Snowpack is well below average, reservoirs are low, and officials fear a bad wildfire season. But not having enough rain and snow now doesn’t mean flood risk has gone away, said Nicholas Pinter who researches watersheds at the University of California Davis.
“These updates are usually about maintaining interest in flooding,” especially during a multiyear drought, Painter said. It is important not to neglect problems even if they aren’t immediately occurring, he said.
Finding enough money is a challenge, according to the draft. State funds are insufficient and it is difficult to persuade local communities to pay enough for flood management, according to the plan. Opportunities to grab more federal dollars are increasing, however.
Officials said combating climate change requires projects that do more than just prevent floods. Allowing floodwaters to spread out can also help recharge aquifers and improve habitat.
“It’s one big watershed, and we have to be working together,” said Julie Rentner, president of the conservation group River Partners.
Rentner said the plan calls for additional spending on multi-benefit projects showing that officials are taking them seriously.
The plan also calls for tracking performance and ensuring disadvantaged areas are properly protected, according to the draft.
The public can submit comments on the draft through early June. The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is responsible for reviewing the comments and adopting the update.
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Results from largest randomized TAVR trial to date presented at TCT 2022
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has announced results from the PROTECTED TAVR clinical trial evaluating the SENTINEL™ Cerebral Protection System, which is designed to capture and remove embolic debris stemming from transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) before it can reach the brain and potentially cause a stroke. Outcomes were presented during a late-breaking clinical science session at the 34th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, in Boston, and will be published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
This randomized trial evaluated periprocedural stroke reduction and neurologic outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis treated with either the SENTINEL device to provide cerebral embolic protection (CEP) during TAVR or TAVR alone. The primary endpoint was not met, as the data demonstrated a non-significant trend towards a lower rate of stroke in patients treated with the SENTINEL device, representing a 21% relative risk reduction in all stroke through 72 hours or time of hospital discharge (2.3% with TAVR and CEP vs. 2.9% with TAVR only, P=0.30). Importantly, a secondary analysis demonstrated a statistically significant 60% relative risk reduction in disabling stroke through 72 hours or time of hospital discharge in patients treated with the SENTINEL device (0.5% with TAVR and CEP vs. 1.3% with TAVR only, P=0.02).
"Data from the PROTECTED TAVR trial provide the physician community with evidence that the device plays an important role in reducing disabling strokes across patient types in those undergoing TAVR," said Dr. Samir Kapadia, chairman of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic. "We also found that the rate of vascular complications in this trial was very low, whether or not the device was used, highlighting the safety of this technology in TAVR procedures."
While outcomes with TAVR for the treatment of aortic stenosis have been shown to be comparable to surgery, stroke remains an important and feared complication of the procedure. Representing the largest randomized TAVR trial to date, the study enrolled 3,000 patients spanning more than 50 global sites and all surgical risk levels, with all patients receiving a neurological exam before and after the procedure. Subgroup analyses demonstrated that the reduction in disabling stroke with the SENTINEL device was consistent across patient subgroups, including age, gender, operative risk, valve type and history of cardiovascular disease.
"Considering strokes are unpredictable, can occur regardless of an individual's clinical background and often take a great toll on a patient's quality-of-life and financial stability, we believe the data appear to demonstrate a consistent effect from CEP technology across all patient populations in the trial – supporting the use of the SENTINEL device as an effective therapy to reduce the risk of the most debilitating form of stroke for patients undergoing TAVR," said Dr. Ian Meredith, global chief medical officer, Boston Scientific. "We look forward to additional data on this technology such as from the currently enrolling PROTECT TAVI trial in the United Kingdom, which will similarly evaluate TAVR-related stroke reduction using the SENTINEL device."
Previous clinical trials involving more than 3,500 patients have demonstrated that the SENTINEL device is safe and effective, including capture and removal of cerebral embolic debris in 99% of TAVR cases.1 To date, more than 75,000 patients worldwide have been protected with this technology.
To learn more about the results of the PROTECTED TAVR trial, visit www.bostonscientific.com/sentinel.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Orea Mining Corp. ("Orea") (TSX: OREA) (OTCQX: OREAF) (FSE: 3CG) reports that Nord Gold plc ("Nordgold"), Orea's joint-venture partner (Orea 44.99%, Nordgold 55.01%) in the Montagne d'Or gold mine development project ("Montagne d'Or") located in French Guiana, France, has been sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control; specifically under Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations - 31 CFR part 587, General Licence No. 37.
Under General License No. 37, all transactions prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 14024 that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of transactions involving Nordgold, or any entity in which Nordgold owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, July 1, 2022, under certain conditions.
At this time, it is uncertain what impact the sanctions will have on Nordgold and its ability to continue its responsibilities under the shareholders' agreement with Orea, respecting operatorship of the 5 million-ounce Montagne d'Or gold project*.
Orea management is discussing the situation with Nordgold and consulting with legal advisors.
Orea is awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court of France regarding the renewal of the Montagne d'Or mining titles (see press release of May 10, 2022). Montagne d'Or is a permitting-stage open pit gold deposit that hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 10.3 Mt at 1.804 g/t gold (600,000 oz), Indicated Mineral Resources of 74.8 Mt at 1.350 g/t gold (3.25 Moz) and additional Inferred Mineral Resources of 20.2 Mt at 1.48 g/t gold (960,000 oz), prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The Mineral Resources are confined within a pit shell defined by a gold price of US$1,300/oz and a cut-off grade of 0.4 g/t gold. Mineral Reserves have also been defined with Proven Mineral Reserves of 8.25 Mt at 1.99 g/t gold (530,000 oz) and Probable Mineral Reserves of 45.87 Mt at 1.50 g/t gold (2.2 Moz). The Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves were estimated using a gold price of US$1,200 per ounce at varied cut-off grades from 0.552 to 0.665 g/t gold, dependent on lithological rock types, economics and estimated metallurgical recovery. Montagne d'Or ore can be readily processed to recover the contained gold and silver values using unit operations considered standard to the industry.
Rock Lefrançois, President & Chief Executive Officer of Orea and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed this news release and is responsible for the technical information reported herein, including verification of the data disclosed.
For more about Orea visit the company's website at www.oreamining.com
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Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, political and economic risks in France, political and economic risks in French Guiana, risks related to the renewal applications for the Concessions and the possible outcomes thereof; possible negative outcomes of any appeals from the decision of the Administrative Court of Cayenne in French Guiana; possible negative impacts from rulings by the French Constitutional Court regarding the French Mining Code; regulatory risk including but not limited to unforeseen changes in regulatory requirements, the Company's ability to enforce its contractual and other legal rights to explore and exploit its properties, risks related to exploration and development, permitting and licensing risk, the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves and related interpretations and assumptions, future profitability of the Company, the ability to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, the price of gold and marketability thereof, government regulations including with respect to taxes, royalties, land tenure and land use, title to the Company's properties, currency exchange rates and fluctuations, environmental risks, dilution resulting from the issuance of additional securities of the Company, joint venture risks, reliance on Nord Gold plc as operator of the Montagne d'Or project, the availability of equipment, conflicts of interest, competition in the mining industry, uninsured risks, market fluctuations, global financial conditions, credit risk and risks arising from pandemics and epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These statements, however, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predicted outcomes will not occur. Events or circumstances could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are included in the "Risk Factors" section in Company's annual information form dated December 15, 2021 for the year ended September 30, 2021 ("AIF").
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STARRING QUANNAH CHASINGHORSE, NAOMI WATANABE & MORE, NEW GLOBAL CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES THE EXPERIENCES ASSOCIATED WITH UGG® & ITS EMOTIONAL & TACTILE BRAND ATTRIBUTES
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) introduces Feels Like UGG – the brand's new Autumn/Winter 2022 global campaign that explores the unparalleled tactile and emotional experiences associated with wearing UGG®. Known for unapologetic individualism, bold style and luxurious materials, UGG® empowers bold self-expression through provocative fashion, extreme comfort, and the ability to make you feel good on the inside and out.
"What we hear from our consumers is how loyal they feel to UGG because of the way the brand makes you feel – both physically and emotionally," said Anne Spangenberg, President of UGG® & Koolaburra by UGG® at Deckers Brands. "The Feels Like UGG campaign is a celebration of the empowering feeling our brand delivers, allowing you to unapologetically express your authentic self."
To bring Feels Like UGG to life, the brand has paired its iconic styles—both world-renowned and reimagined—including an array of apparel and outerwear pieces with ten multi-hyphenate ambassadors who embody the brand's core values. Representing consumer sentiments about the many expressions of the UGG® brand, these creatives are bold, provocative, free-spirited, optimistic, and real. Ambassadors like model and land protector Quannah Chasinghorse (she/her); comedian Naomi Watanabe (she/her); professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester (he/him); musician Hwang Soyoon (she/they); chef DeVonn Francis (he/him); artist and designer Kiddy Akita Lou (she/they/them); stylist and model Gillean McLeod (she/her); and models India Graham (she/her); Alexis Ruby (she/her) and ELIBEIDY (she/her); all possess the UGG® brand's principles, which was lensed by noted Los Angeles-based photographer Arielle Bobb-Willis (she/her).
For Feels Like UGG, the brand translated its iconic look and feel through custom furniture by enlisting Harry Nuriev of Crosby Studios, who is known for his radical take on design. Reflecting the UGG® brand's rich heritage and design codes, the visionary created a one-of-a-kind couch and ottoman. Designed to reflect the brand's ability to move easily from the indoors to the outside, the custom pieces express style and comfort while representing its softness emboldened by a statement-making aesthetic and inside-to-outside duality. Inspired by the silhouette of the UGG® Classic Boot, Crosby Studios experimented with texture and color by focusing on the brand's iconic Chestnut colorway and reinterpreting the brand's sheepskin material through their use of super-soft velvet. The oversized couch silhouette is a nod to the provocative fashion and extreme comfort only UGG® can deliver.
UGG® has always been a brand built on the power of emotion because of the way it makes people feel. Through iconic and new products, and a standard of quality and comfort known all over the world, the brand has evolved from a single silhouette to a global lifestyle brand tapping into culture, fashion, and design. Through extreme comfort and on-trend, laid-back bold designs, UGG® offers harmony with physical comfort and emotional confidence that allows consumers to fearlessly express their inner-selves for the world to see.
To learn more about Feels Like UGG, please visit ugg.com/feels-like-ugg; and available for purchase starting on Sept. 8, the collection featured in the campaign can be found on UGG.com, any participating UGG® stores and select wholesale retailers nationwide.
About UGG®
Founded in 1978 by an Australian surfer on the coast of California, UGG® is a global lifestyle brand renowned for its iconic Classic Boot. First worn by Hollywood royalty, fashion editors and then the world, UGG® designs and retails footwear, apparel, accessories, and homewares with an uncompromising attitude toward quality and craftsmanship. UGG® is an environmentally and socially conscious brand which strives to be socially just, economically inclusive, and environmentally restorative. Delivering more than $1.5 billion in annual sales, UGG® partners with the best retailers globally and owns concept and outlet stores worldwide in key markets including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. For more information, please visit www.ugg.com @ugg #FeelsLikeUgg
About the Feels Like UGG Cast
Quannah Chasinghorse is from the Han Gwich'in from Eagle Village, Alaska and Sicangu/Oglala Lakota tribes from the Rosebud Reservation, South Dakota, but currently lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is an Indigenous land protector for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, protecting those sacred lands from oil development and fighting for climate justice. Quannah's deep connection to the lands and her people's way of life guides and informs everything she does and stands for. She is passionate about Indigenous sovereignty/rights, MMIWG, and representation. She is an avid snowboarder, guitar, and ukulele player, and is apprenticing as a traditional Indigenous tattoo artist. Quannah was honored to make the 2020 list of Teen Vogue's "Top 21 Under 21."
Naomi Watanabe is a world-renowned comedian, actress, model, and inclusive fashion designer. Affectionately known as "The Japanese Beyonce," Naomi has captivated audiences around the world with her viral performances and celebrity impressions. The most-followed person in Japan and one of the most-recognized personalities in all of Asia, Naomi has accumulated a loyal global following of nearly ten million across her social media platforms. Naomi has used her platform to become of the most disruptive forces in the fashion and beauty space by consistently shattering traditional industry standards through global partnerships and ambassadorships with top brands and her very own brand, Punyus. Up next, the multi-hyphenate superstar is ready to take America by storm, beginning with a move to New York City and a new all-English podcast, Naomi Takes America on Spotify.
Nigel Sylvester is an American professional BMX athlete, content creator, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and philanthropist from Queens, New York. Nigel's career has extended beyond traditional BMX biking through his progressive riding style, innovative content creation, and one-of-a-kind artistic expression and style. These distinctive characteristics have catapulted Sylvester to the forefront of the sports world.
Hwang Soyoon is a singer-songwriter and artist who began her music career by launching the band SE SO NEON at eighteen. Her virtuosity in songwriting, energy on stage, and unforgettably unique voice were enough to make her, and her band stand out. Winning Rookie of the Year and Best Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards, they ended their first year on a high note as the hottest up-and-coming band in the Korean music scene. After the band's global success, Soyoon embarked on a solo career – debuting an album in 2019 that dismantled preconceived categories of music and declared a new genre called So!YoON!.
DeVonn Francis is a chef and artist who is reshaping the culinary scene as the world knows it. He is the mastermind behind Yardy World, which creates global food and culture journeys. With no brick-and-mortar location, Yardy World has the flexibility and ingenuity to navigate spaces in a way that utilizes food to authentically engage with people, and their stories and identities.
Kiddy Akita Lou is a visual artist, designer, and model based in Los Angeles. With a background in visual art and science, she is well known for expressing herself through art, sports, and advocating for the empowerment of people with disabilities and people of color.
Gillean McLeod, a top stylist who divides her time between commercial and editorial clients, is known for unique flair, creative image-making, and working closely with clients to manifest the sartorial aspects of their projects. At the age of sixty, she burst onto the advertising horizon as the star model in the viral sensation of an H&M campaign, which had her wearing nothing but a black swimsuit – without hair or makeup. Since her debut, she has starred in editorials, billboards, campaigns, and television commercials alike.
India M Graham is a divine spiritual being who strives to live every day in alignment with her true self and the universe. She has dedicated her life's journey to being a vessel of God by spreading the knowledge of self and practicing self-love daily.
Alexis Ruby is a model, plant mom, and at-home chef. She is a go-getter and a grounded individual. She loves to sing and play the guitar, as well as the piano. Alexis also enjoys working out and meditation; reading and writing when she has the free time. She is heavily family-oriented and leads with love in her daily life.
ELEBEIDY is a model from the Dominican Republic, specifically a small town in the countryside called Vallejuelo. From humble beginnings, she started modeling at the age of nineteen and has quickly made her mark in the world of fashion. She notably starred in Gucci's all-black model "Soul Scene" campaign.
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Creates Leading Colocation and Interconnection Provider in Africa
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire a majority interest in Teraco, a leading carrier-neutral data center and interconnection services provider in South Africa, from a consortium of investors, including Berkshire Partners and Permira, in a transaction valuing Teraco at approximately $3.5 billion.
The acquisition of Teraco adds South Africa to Digital Realty's three existing markets on the continent, including Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria. The strategic importance of these four markets has been enhanced by the recent and ongoing implementation of new subsea cable networks encircling Africa. Combined with Digital Realty's highly connected facilities in Marseille, our customers have a range of strategic connectivity hubs from which to serve all corners of the African market.
As South Africa's largest and most densely interconnected data center platform, Teraco supports the rapid growth of the continent's internet community through its expanding portfolio of data centers. Teraco's experienced management team, growing multi-national customer base, quality infrastructure and ownership of NAPAfrica, the continent's largest Internet Exchange Point, are key differentiators that position the company for sustainable growth.
"We are very excited to complete this transformative transaction that positions Digital Realty as the premier data center and connectivity provider on the high-growth African continent," says A. William Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Realty. "Today's milestone gives us significant regional scale and access to a premier, high-quality portfolio in Africa's largest market, enhancing our ability to serve growing customer demand for connectivity in the region. We're thrilled to strengthen our global platform and deepen our commitment to investment in Africa, as we capitalize on the tremendous opportunity in the region."
"Teraco has made significant progress in achieving our strategic objectives, including improving the connectivity and accessibility of our data centers, in supporting the rapid digital transformation in the region," says Jan Hnizdo, Chief Executive Officer, Teraco. "Africa is poised to remain a high growth, high-demand area for data center solutions and our combined, diversified platform will further enable us to support our customers in the pan-Africa region and around the world."
With the acquisition, Teraco will be known as Teraco: A Digital Realty Company.
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data "meeting place" and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 27 countries on six continents. To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Teraco
Teraco, a leading carrier-neutral colocation provider in Africa, is the first provider of highly resilient, vendor-neutral data environments in sub-Saharan Africa. With its world-class data centre infrastructure and network-dense ecosystems, Teraco forms a vital part of the African Internet's backbone and is essential to the modern enterprise's digital transformation strategy. Teraco is part-owned by Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) – offering customers a global data center platform designed to enable digital business to scale within a highly connected data community across 300+ data centers in 50+ metros and 27 countries on six continents – and a consortium of private equity investors, including Berkshire Partners LLC and Permira. For more information, please visit teraco.co.za or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Only children's hospital in region ranked among top 50; recognized in eight pediatric specialties
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 15th consecutive year, Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals." This year, the hospital ranked among the top 50 in the country in eight pediatric specialties and remains the only children's hospital in Charlotte to be given this prominent distinction.
"It's amazing to think that Levine Children's Hospital first opened its doors to our community 15 years ago, earning the title of a 'Best Children's Hospital' every single year since," said Eugene A. Woods, president and CEO of Atrium Health. "This recognition speaks to the dedication of our incredible teammates, who work tirelessly to serve our youngest patients – and their families – with superior care. It's not only about finding the best and safest treatment options for each individual patient, but also about adding a warm, personal touch to every experience. That's what sets Atrium Health apart from all the rest."
U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals rankings are considered the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals. Rankings are determined based on key clinical data from nearly 200 medical centers, through a detailed survey that looks at measures such as reputation, patient and family satisfaction, patient safety and outcomes, infection prevention and compliance with best practices.
Levine Children's Hospital received a top 50 national ranking in the following specialties:
- Cardiology & Heart Surgery
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- Urology
"When we opened in 2007, we made a commitment to offer the community the highest quality care, in the most compassionate way," said Dr. Stacy Nicholson, president of Atrium Health Levine Children's. "Now, we care for more than 130,000 patients every year. While we are proud to provide many of the region's top, innovative technologies and therapies, what remains most important is the opportunity to provide each child with individualized, friendly care close to home."
With a shared vision to consistently expand and improve care available to patients, Levine Children's Hospital has been recognized for outstanding clinical care and milestones, including:
- Launching the only pediatric heart surgery program in the region, which performed 19 pediatric heart transplants in 2021 – the most on the entire East coast – and the only program to care for patients with congenital heart disease from before birth through adulthood.
- Serving as the first team in the Charlotte region to offer a new, FDA-approved therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children and teens.
- Creating the largest pediatric dialysis center in the Carolinas and the largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the area, with the highest level of expert care for families.
- Establishing the region's first and only accredited cystic fibrosis center and the region's only orthopedic congenital hand program.
- Forming the largest team of pediatric epilepsy providers in the area, with state-of-the-art technologies.
- Providing the region's only robot-assisted urologic surgery, helping urology rank as a top 50 specialty for the first time since Levine Children's Hospital's establishment.
"Being nationally recognized as a top children's hospital is an honor that continues to humble and strengthen us over time," said Callie Dobbins, senior vice president of Levine Children's. "Achieving this status is something that must be earned through clinical excellence, which is why we treat each day as a unique opportunity to improve the value of what we bring to our patients and their families. The medical milestones we have achieved over the past year were fulfilled with the sole purpose of providing families peace of mind that their children are receiving the best care at Levine Children's."
In addition to more than 30 specialty clinical programs, the families cared for by Atrium Health Levine Children's have access to an entire network of children's services, including the area's only Level I pediatric trauma center in the region. With over 150 pediatricians across North Carolina and South Carolina, families across the region have immediate access to best-in-class primary care, with a direct line to Levine Children's Hospital should a child need the specialized level of care available there.
To learn more about the Levine Children's Hospital rankings, please visit levinechildrens.org/best and join our conversations by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For survival rates, adequacy of nurse staffing, procedure and patient volume, availability of programs for specific illnesses and conditions, and for the full rankings, visit Best Children's Hospitals.
Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is an integrated, nonprofit health system with more than 70,000 teammates serving patients at 40 hospitals and more than 1,400 care locations. It provides care under the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the academic core of the enterprise, including Wake Forest Innovations, which is advancing new medical technologies and biomedical discoveries. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. Ranked nationally among U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties and for rehabilitation, Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association's Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, providing more than $2 billion per year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.
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Participation Will Accelerate Medical Research Surrounding Life-Threatening Lung Disease
CHICAGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has launched the PFF Community Registry, a distinct data set of the PFF Registry™ that will collect participant-reported data provided directly by patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), their caregivers and family members, and lung transplant recipients previously diagnosed with PF or ILD.
More than 250,000 Americans are living with PF and ILD. These disorders are characterized by varied amounts of inflammation and/or scarring that damage the ability of the lung to absorb oxygen from the air. Pulmonary fibrosis means scarring of the lung and can be seen in many types of ILD.
The PFF Community Registry will complement the PFF Patient Registry, established in 2016 to track medical data from more than 2,000 PF patients across PFF Care Centers nationwide. To date, the information collected by the PFF Patient Registry has aided clinical and translational research investigators to successfully conduct numerous studies and continues to be available to researchers for new analyses. In the future, researchers will be able to access even more information from both registries to evaluate contributing factors, treatment outcomes, and relevant data to make further advances in understanding PF and ILD.
"We are inviting people affected by PF or ILD to help find answers for these debilitating diseases by joining the PFF Community Registry," said Junelle Speller, MBA, Vice President, PFF Registry. "Through the collaborative efforts of each participant, we can accelerate medical research and improve the lives of patients with PF or ILD."
Joining the PFF Community Registry is easy and participation is voluntary. Information will be collected via online surveys, which can be completed at the individual's own pace and in the comfort of their homes with minimal effort. The database is highly secure, using the same technology trusted by doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinical trials worldwide. Any data that directly identifies participants will be removed before information is shared with researchers.
"A powerful aspect of the Community registry is that we can use the information gained from it to understand the experience of individuals living with PF or ILD, and how it impacts their lives and those of their families and caregivers," said Kevin Flaherty, MD, MS, Steering Committee Chair, PFF Registry. "Researchers can look at the data to better understand fibrotic lung diseases and learn about effective approaches to improve patient care."
The PFF Registry offers a wealth of longitudinal data on all forms of PF and ILD, providing unparalleled insight into the experience of patients, lung transplant recipients, caregivers, and family members. Information from the PFF Patient Registry data have already been used in almost 40 studies representing more than $32 million in PF research on various topics including: characteristics of patients selected for transplants, outcome differences based on sex, race, or smoking status, characteristics associated with people using supplemental oxygen, and effects of anticoagulants on survival in patients with interstitial lung diseases.
"The simple act of promoting awareness of the PFF Registry among patients, family members, and caregivers will lead to increased participation and a greater probability of finding answers to key questions about PF and ILD," said Speller. "There are no limits as to how large the Registry can grow, so it is imperative we reach everybody who may be affected by this disease."
"We all want to find a cure, and that dream begins with us," added Ken Vella, a patient with PF and member of the PFF Community Registry. "We know there is hope for future generations, but those aspirations can only be achieved through our participation."
To join the PFF Community Registry, sign up at pffregistry.org. To learn about PF risk factors, symptoms, and more, please visit www.AboutPF.org.
The PFF Registry is supported by founding partner, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, visionary partner United Therapeutics Corporation, sustaining partner Boehringer Ingelheim, and many generous donors. Each of these shares the belief that a comprehensive registry is fundamentally important to improving the lives of those living with PF or ILD.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high quality care and leads research for a cure so people with pulmonary fibrosis will live longer, healthier lives. The PFF rates among top charities in the U.S. The PFF has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Gold Seal of Transparency.
Contact: Anna Figy
L.C. Williams & Associates
312-565-3800
afigy@lcwa.com
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Organists to compete for a $40,000 first prize June 20–24, 2023
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 International Organ Competition, where-up-and-coming organists will compete on The Longwood Organ for a $40,000 first place prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world. Preliminary and final rounds will take place June 20–24, 2023 in the magnificent Ballroom at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Applications are available at longwoodgardens.org/international-organ-competition. Open to ages 18-30 years old, only the first 60 applicants will be accepted. The application deadline is November 7, 2022.
The Longwood Organ is among the world's largest concert organs, with 146 ranks and 10,010 pipes. After a seven-year restoration completed in 2011, the organ is restored to its original 1930 condition and incorporates today's most innovative technology.
A distinguished panel of experts will judge the competition including Peter Conte, Principal Organist at Longwood Gardens and Grand Court Organist at the Wanamaker Organ at Macy's in Philadelphia; Helmut Deutsch, Organ Professor at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart Germany; Simon Johnson, Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral UK; Rachel Laurin, Canadian organist and prolific composer; Thomas Ospital, Titulaire of the Grand Organ at St. Eustache Church in Paris; and Shin-Young Lee, South Korean concert organist.
The Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition winner receives the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize, a contract with Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and a 2024 performance at Longwood. Second place receives the Firmin Swinnen $15,000 prize and third place receives the Clarence Snyder $5,000 prize. In addition, the competition offers the Audience Choice Prize of $1,000 and The AGO Philadelphia Chapter Prize of $1,000. Competitors' travel and accommodations are provided by Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is a member of the World Federation of Music Competitions.
Past competition winners include Benjamin Sheen (UK), Joshua Stafford, (USA), and Sebastian Heindl (Germany).
About Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is one of the world's great gardens, encompassing 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, and grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by founder Pierre S. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education, and the arts. For more information visit longwoodgardens.org.
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MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Russia’s far east on Friday handed a rare acquittal to a feminist artist who was charged with disseminating pornography after she shared artwork online depicting female bodies.
The charges against activist Yulia Tsvetkova, 29, in the far eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur had elicited international outrage, with human rights groups linking her prosecution to the Kremlin’s aggressive promotion of “traditional family values.” Russia’s most prominent women’s rights groups have faced crackdown in recent years.
In a 15-month trial that went on behind closed doors, the prosecution had sought a prison sentence of three years and two months on the charges of disseminating pornography. The charges are reportedly related to Tsvetkova’s group on the popular Russian social media network VKontakte, where stylized drawings of vaginas were posted. Tsvetkova is not allowed to disclose details of the criminal case against her.
The judge acquitted the artist on Friday.
“We’re glad, but not completely,” Tsvetkova’s mother, Anna Khodyreva, wrote on Facebook after the ruling was announced, adding that the prosecution still has 10 days to appeal the verdict.
An acquittal in a criminal case is a rare occurrence in Russia. According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, less than 1% of defendants in criminal cases were acquitted by courts last year.
Tsvetkova’s trial started in April last year, eight months after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed constitutional amendments that outlawed same-sex marriage and tasked the government with “preserving traditional family values.”
Tsvetkova ran a children’s theater and was a vocal advocate of feminism and LGBT rights. She founded an online group called Vagina Monologues that encouraged followers to fight the stigma and taboos surrounding the female body, and posted other people’s art in it.
She was detained in November 2019 and spent the next four months under house arrest. Her home was raided, along with her mother’s education studio for children. The activist was fined twice for violating Russia’s law against disseminating gay “propaganda” to minors and has been declared a “foreign agent” — a designation with strong pejorative connotations that implies additional government scrutiny and aims to discredit the recipient.
Tsvetkova has maintained her innocence. Khodyreva, her outspoken mother, told The Associated Press last year that “Yulia has always been against pornography. … Feminists are against pornography because it’s exploitation of women’s bodies.”
The case against Tsvetkova took a severe toll on her and her family. Khodyreva said that, on top of pressure from the authorities, she and her daughter have received death threats and were repeatedly harassed by strangers. Khodyreva’s education studio for children has lost many clients. Tsvetkova’s children’s theater, Merak, no longer exists — frequent visits from law enforcement were too distressing for the children so it shut down.
In a rare interview last month, a distraught Tsvetkova said that “my life has been destroyed completely.” “It’s not a metaphor, it’s reality,” she told British broadcaster the BBC.
Many public figures have spoken out in Tsvetkova’s support. Activists all across Russia have protested her prosecution, artists dedicated performances to her and an online petition demanding that the charges be dropped gathered over 250,000 signatures.
Russia’s prominent human rights group Memorial had declared Tsvetkova a political prisoner. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/russia-acquits-feminist-artist-on-trial-for-pornography/ | 2022-07-16T09:03:33Z |
LITLLE ELM, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of anticipation, Tinman Social has finally announced the grand opening date of their new social venue in Little Elm, Texas. The date is August 29, 2022, and CEO Kenneth Wynn says they're nearing the finish line. "It's been a long time coming, but we're excited to turn dreams into reality finally."
For more information about Tinman Social, visit tinmansocial.com.
The project broke ground on March 19, 2021. "People thought we were crazy for taking on such an undertaking during times of uncertainty," Wynn recalled. "After dealing with supply chain issues, delays, and other challenges, I'm proud of how far we've come."
Tinman Social is a unique event space that will offer a variety of fun activities for all ages. Some of their activities include bowling, axe throwing, bocce ball, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, shuffleboard, a state-of-the-art arcade, and two full-service bars, a restaurant, and private rooms for parties and events.
To book a party or event, click here.
The company is currently taking reservations for parties and events starting in mid-September. "We've seen significant interest for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and fundraisers already. Our team is ready to provide the best possible experience for the local community so we can create lasting memories."
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled at 1pm CT on August 29, 2022.
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DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE: CRT), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.191690 per unit, payable on August 12, 2022, to unitholders of record on July 29, 2022. The following table shows underlying oil and gas sales and average prices attributable to the current month and prior month distributions.
Prior Month Distribution
XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that out of period gas revenues attributable to non-operated properties in the New Mexico Royalty Interest net profits interests contributed to a higher cash distribution in the prior month.
Excess Costs
XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $99,000 of excess costs were recovered on properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests. However, after the partial recovery, there were no remaining proceeds from the properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests to be included in this month's distribution. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests after the current month's distribution total $2.1 million, including accrued interest of $597,000.
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness is feeling the love this April, launching a one-of-a-kind dating app named Crunchr – exclusive to Crunch members. Crunchr offers Crunch members the opportunity to discover and message singles in their gym. Finally, there's a simple way to find, meet and connect with your gym crush!
Crunchr is designed with simplicity and a straightforward user interface in mind. Just sign in with your Member ID, make a profile, and that's it - your gym crush is only a tap away.
"The dating app trend is hard to miss – these days we see the apps being used by a majority of our members all the time and we have even arranged weddings at our gyms!" says Jim Gaines, Crunchr inventor. "We thought it was time for Crunch Fitness to get in on the fun, which is why we are bringing this unique app offering to members across the country."
Have you always wanted to date a marathon runner? Need to get better at your deadlift? Searching for your dream spotter? The app allows you to set your profile in a number of different categories, including cardio fanatic, yogi, leg day enthusiast, bench presser, spin cyclist and many more.
The application organizes profiles by geo-location, so you might find the love of your life on the machine next to you… or foam rolling around the corner.
Crunchr hopes users will find someone to bench press with or join them in a Yoga class… forever!
To start finding love at Crunch gyms, simply download Crunchr at crunchr.biz and to learn more watch https://youtu.be/uFB6RcwEzRo.
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Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 1.9 million members with over 400 gyms worldwide in 34 states and the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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(NEXSTAR) – If you haven’t yet received the full allotment of free mail-order COVID 19 tests from the Biden administration, you may want to place your order now.
A banner on the COVID.gov site reads: “Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.”
The White House says it has distributed more than 600 million tests through the program, which has made three rounds of free, at-home tests available to Americans.
“We’ve warned that the congressional inaction would face unacceptable tradeoffs and harm our preparedness and our response,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. “This is an action we’ve been forced to take that will help preserve our limited remaining supply, ensuring we have a limited supply of tests in the fall … when we might face a new rise in infections.”
President Biden announced the plan to buy 500 million tests for the public in December 2021, as omicron cases were already surging in the U.S.
Americans weren’t able to order the free tests until the second half of January, leading to criticism that the government response was too slow for the highly transmissible variant.
Biden said at the time that his administration’s response wasn’t a failure, adding, “I don’t think anybody anticipated it would spread as rapidly spreading” as it was.
In March, Biden called on Congress to provide an additional $22.5 billion that would help provide free vaccines, boosters, treatments for immunocompromised people and other resources in the case of a winter surge.
Republicans in Congress opposed the measure on financial grounds, citing the $1.9 trillion already allotted to battling COVID-19 under the American Rescue Plan.
Can I still get free COVID-19 test kits?
Just days after the FDA authorized a new booster designed to blunt a winter surge in cases, some communities will now face uncertainty when it comes to obtaining tests.
The program is also ending just as students are returning to classrooms across the country.
Fortunately, there are still other ways to get free COVID-19 tests, although they may be less convenient than the White House’s online ordering system.
Health insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid are subsidizing at-home tests, but for those without insurance there are still options.
Free tests, therapeutics and treatment are available via the Test to Treat initiative, which the White House launched in March. Participating providers include pharmacies, grocery stores, community-based sites, long-term care facilities and others.
A map on the Health and Human Services website will guide you to the nearest participating location, however access to the services varies by state. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/free-at-home-covid-tests-end-friday-heres-where-else-you-can-get-them/ | 2022-09-02T14:04:32Z |
Did you lose money on investments in Amazon.com? If so, please visit Amazon.com, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the common stock of Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMZN) between February 1, 2019 and April 5, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Amazon is a multinational technology company that engages primarily in the businesses of e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. On the Company's Amazon.com e-commerce platform, Amazon sells both third-party merchandise and Amazon's own private-label products. As the owner and operator of the Amazon.com e-commerce platform, Amazon has access to certain non-public data of the third-party sellers that use the Amazon.com platform.
Plaintiff alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made misleading statements about Amazon's business because: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; and (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and, thus, unsustainable.
On or around June 3, 2019, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary (the "House Judiciary Committee") initiated a bipartisan investigation into the state of competition online. The investigation, led by the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law (the "Subcommittee"), examined the business practices and market dominance of Facebook, Google, Apple, and, of particular relevance, Amazon (the "Subcommittee Investigation").
In the course of the Subcommittee Investigation, the Subcommittee held several oversight hearings in which various officers of the above referenced companies, including their respective Chief Executive Officers, offered witness testimony on topics such as the effect of market power on the press, innovation, privacy, and the market dominance of the firms under investigation. After each of the hearings, members of the Subcommittee submitted questions for the record to the witnesses.
On March 9, 2022, media outlets reported that the House Judiciary Committee had requested that the U.S. Department of Justice open a criminal investigation into Amazon and certain of its executives for allegedly lying to Congress about its business practices during the course of the Subcommittee Investigation.
On April 6, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled, "SEC Is Investigating How Amazon Disclosed Business Practices." The article reported, inter alia, that the SEC's probe has been underway for more than a year and focuses on Amazon's disclosures regarding its use of third-party seller data for its own private-label business. On this news, the price of Amazon stock price declined 3.2% to close at $3,175.12 per share on April 6, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
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Negotiator tells Congress US still trying for Iran nuke deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States’ top negotiator for Iran nuclear talks made the case to lawmakers Wednesday for sticking with what may be a last try for a deal reimposing limits on Iran’s nuclear development, despite Iran closing in on completing a bomb-capable nuclear program.
Rob Malley, President Joe Biden’s envoy to negotiations aimed at getting the U.S. and Iran back in a breached 2015 Iran nuclear deal, faced lawmakers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Some Democrats on the committee joined Republicans in saying it was past time to break off talks and move to tougher means to block Iran from taking the final, technical steps needed to build a bomb.
Biden has made a priority of returning the U.S. and Iran to the nuclear pact, abandoning what his administration says was a failed get-tough strategy by President Donald Trump. Failing to do so would be a politically damaging setback to his foreign policy agenda and risk a dangerous escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Malley acknowledged to lawmakers the chances of success were “tenuous” in what the administration depicts as a final push to try close an agreement.
The accord would ease punishing international sanctions on Iran in exchange for Iran accepting limits and oversight of its nuclear work.
Malley underlined to lawmakers that the administration still believed Iran’s nuclear program was less of a threat inside a deal than outside of one.
“How long is this going to go on?” Sen. James Risch of Idaho, the committee’s top Republican, demanded of the often slow-moving, off and on talks.
For the Biden administration, “we are prepared to get back into the JCPOA for as long as our assessment is that its nonproliferation benefits are worth the sanctions relief,” Malley responded.
Iran jumped back into building its nuclear capacity after Trump in 2018 pulled the U.S. out of the international nuclear deal negotiated with the Obama administration.
The many opponents of the so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action increasingly argue Iran’s progress since then toward the ability to weaponize what it says is a civilian nuclear program means it’s too late for any accord to block Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said last week that Iran has amassed about 40 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
“I think we must prepare for the increasingly obvious reality we face in 2022 — a return to the 2015 nuclear deal is not around the corner, and I believe it is not in the U.S. strategic interests,” committee chairman Bob Menendez, one of the lawmakers of Biden’s own party opposed to the Iran nuclear deal, said.
“We need to tackle what comes next,” Menendez said.
Biden has insisted the U.S. will never allow Iran to take the final steps toward attaining nuclear programs.
Malley repeated that the administration and its allies are preparing options if talks fail. The administration has declined to detail publicly what steps it would take to knock offline Iran’s centrifuges and other nuclear gear, much of it deep underground and well-defended against airstrikes.
“Being at the table doesn’t mean we’re waiting. We’re not waiting, we’re acting,” Malley told lawmakers.
Democratic lawmakers in support of the negotiation effort argued that giving up on peaceful pressure and negotiations now to move to military strikes against Iran’s nuclear program would be dangerous, and likely futile.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., urged U.S. leaders to resist what he called the siren song of the option of Israeli warplanes to move against the nuclear targets of Iran, Israel’s top opponent.
“It’s difficult to bomb knowledge out of existence,” added Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., suggesting Iran would only rebuild its program after strikes. “And the risk of spillover of a regional war is significant.”
Malley promised lawmakers on Wednesday that the administration would allow Congress to review any deal that does come out of talks. That answered a demand of Menendez and other hard-liners on the nuclear accord. Lawmakers could try to block any new deal, but could face a presidential veto.
The talks to get Iran and the U.S. back into compliance with the nuclear deal appeared to have reached agreement on all but the final points of the accord itself by late winter. But talks deadlocked since then in part over Iran’s demand for the United States to lift a terrorist designation on the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
European diplomacy over the past several days is believed to have persuaded Iranian leaders to drop that demand. It was a politically untenable one for the Biden administration, which is eager to show U.S. conservatives and ally Israel it remains vigilant against Iran’s efforts to build strength and influence in the Middle East.
Even as Malley urged more time for the talks, the Biden administration announced new sanctions Wednesday against Iran, among what Malley said were about 150 sanctions designations targeting Iran by the Biden administration. Wednesday’s sanctions hit what the U.S. said was an operation by a current Revolutionary Guard official and a former one to smuggle oil in violation of international sanctions.
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Actress, Singer, Songwriter Releases The Ryan Destiny Collection Exclusively at Pacsun
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pacsun announced its latest collaboration with multi-talented artist Ryan Destiny. Well-known for her acting and music careers, Destiny has officially added designer to her repertoire with the launch of her first fashion line with Pacsun, self-titled The Ryan Destiny Collection.
Starting at a fairly young age, Destiny fell in love with the idea of expressing oneself through fashion and channeled her personal style as a major influence when developing her collection, which she describes as cool, chill, eclectic and edgy at times. Always having a desire to design something herself, Ryan found a partner in Pacsun to help bring her ideas to life.
""Pacsun represents the youth in a really cool way, and they always kind of understood what is now and what is the future," said Destiny. "They've always had a grasp on all of my moods and my styles and have curated so many different mixtures of things where everybody can just go there for anything. I think that is a huge reflection of me as well and something I really appreciate all the time."
"At Pacsun, we genuinely pride ourselves in the diversification of our offerings. We want our consumers to be able to find themselves and feel represented," said Brie Olson, President at Pacsun. "Ryan's outlook aligns so well with that idea, and her collection is the perfect intersection of many styles and moods, with pieces that everyone will not only feel great in but look great in too."
When creating the collection, Destiny pulled inspiration from Spring and Summer, while making sure to incorporate her favorite colors blue, green, and brown, in hopes for people to feel how she feels in the clothes. She also focused on the idea of producing pieces that could be worn throughout the day, either by dressing them up or dressing them down, with a mix of halters, short and long sleeved tops, mini skirts, trousers, mini and midi dresses, in satin, twill, mesh, and jersey material.
"My audience is whoever wants to feel fun and wants to feel cool and comfortable all at the same time, while pulling off a look. Just making sure you look good, fly and just feeling really good about yourself," added Destiny.
The Ryan Destiny Collection available now on Pacsun.com in sizes XS-XL and range from $25.00 - $70.00. Select pieces from the collection will also be available in 20 stores nationwide. Hi-res images can be accessed here.
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Pacsun is a leading specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of youth culture. Throughout the contemporary, streetwear and active lifestyle markets, Pacsun partners with the best brands to offer curated collections, rare and exclusive products, and creative collaborations on every level. Founded in 1980, Newport, CA. Curated in Los Angeles. Follow @pacsun on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
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Teen arrested after mother noticed son had gun at Texas school drop-off
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - Several agencies responded to a middle school in Texas Friday morning after a teenager’s mother noticed he was carrying a gun.
Police in Lubbock tell KCBD a mother was dropping off her 15-year-old son at O.L. Slaton Middle School around 9 a.m. when she noticed the firearm. The teen never made it inside the building, and he ran from the school.
The Lubbock Police Department responded to the area along with several other agencies in an attempt to find him.
The teen was found near the school’s campus and taken into custody.
Authorities said the 15-year-old could be facing a felony weapons charge.
Police say there was no threat made to the school or anyone inside the school.
O.L. Slaton Middle School was briefly placed on lockout as a result of the incident.
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A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled that Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion law will continue to operate while a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law is pending.
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ATLANTA – Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion law will continue to operate while a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law is pending, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has ruled.
The order represents a setback for abortion-rights advocates who had argued the judge should immediately block the law while their case against it is pending.
The Georgia law bans most abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy.
Though Georgia’s law was initially adopted in 2019, abortion-rights groups challenged it in federal court and prevented the law from taking effect until this year.
A federal appeals court put Georgia’s law into immediate effect last month, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way by overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion.
The group of plaintiffs – including reproductive-rights groups Planned Parenthood Southeast and SisterSong – then turned to state courts, claiming that the abortion law violates the Georgia Constitution’s right to privacy.
During last week’s hearing, the groups asked the court to block the Georgia law from taking effect while the lawsuit was pending.
McBurney declined to do so, stating that “the court is dismissing the motion not on its merits but because the court lacks jurisdiction to consider its merits.”
He made clear the court will continue to examine the constitutionality of the abortion law.
“The question of whether it is constitutional for the state to force a woman to carry to term a six-week-old embryo against her wishes, even in the face of serious medical risk, remains to be answered,” McBurney concluded his Monday order.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a strategic alliance, Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and CLAAS have developed a next-generation precision farming system for CLAAS tractors, combines and forage harvesters.
The precision farming system includes the new CLAAS CEMIS 1200 "smart" display, GPS PILOT steering system and the SAT 900 GNSS receiver. The CEMIS display utilizes Trimble's new embedded modular software architecture for positioning, steering and ISOBUS technology for a seamless connection to control and monitor implements in the field. Trimble's new architecture accelerates the development of a customized precision agriculture system by linking CLAAS' machine interface and Trimble's guidance capabilities into one common in-cab user experience.
"We understand the operators' complexities of using separate displays with different user interfaces in the cab running the machine and performing precision farming tasks," said Jim Chambers, vice president of Trimble Agriculture. "Working in tandem with CLAAS, we have jointly developed a next-generation precision farming system designed around—one common user interface—to provide CLAAS operators the best-in-class customer experience."
"As an experienced, innovative and global provider of precision agriculture solutions, Trimble was our first choice as a technology partner," said Dr. Carsten Hoff, managing director, CLAAS E-Systems. "Precision farming systems from Trimble have been field proven worldwide over the course of two decades. In addition, Trimble, supported by its subsidiary Müller-Elektronik, brings outstanding expertise in ISOBUS technology, which allows a display to control the machine and implement."
The CEMIS 1200 display connects with the GPS PILOT system and SAT 900 GNSS receiver, based on the Trimble® NAV-900 guidance controller, for positioning and steering capabilities. This solution provides sub-meter repeatable accuracy ideal for tillage, broad-acre seeding, spraying and harvest operations. For even greater accuracy, users can subscribe to CLAAS-branded correction services from Trimble, called SATCOR, in order to achieve up to 2.5 centimeter pass-to-pass accuracy without a base station.
Stephan Vormbrock, managing director Market & Administration at CLAAS E-Systems: "As a globally active agricultural engineering manufacturer, we have chosen Trimble as a technology partner. Trimble has a global footprint and mindset, which truly complements CLAAS' international approach. For our customers, it's an invaluable advantage to have technology from partners who understand the different market needs."
The precision farming system is already available for the CLAAS TRION and is now expanding into the LEXION, ARION, AXION and JAGUAR. For information, visit: www.claas-group.com.
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CLAAS (www.claas-group.com) is a family business founded in 1913 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The company, with Head Office in Harsewinkel, Westphalia, is the world market leader for forage harvesters. CLAAS dominates the European market in another core segment as well – combine harvesters. CLAAS also holds the top spots in global agricultural technology with its tractors as well as its agricultural balers and grassland harvesting machines. Cutting-edge agricultural information technology also forms part of its product range. CLAAS employs more than 11,900 staff worldwide and in 2021 generated a turnover of 4.8 billion euros.
Trimble's Agriculture Division provides solutions that solve complex technology challenges across the entire agricultural supply chain. The solutions enable farmers and advisors to allocate scarce resources to produce a safe, reliable food supply in a profitable and environmentally sustainable manner. Covering all seasons, crops, terrains and farm sizes, Trimble solutions can be used on most equipment on the farm, regardless of manufacturer. To enable better decision making, Trimble offers technology integration that allows farmers to collect, share, and manage information across their farm, while providing improved operating efficiencies in the agricultural value chain. Trimble solutions include guidance and steering, desktop and cloud-based data management, flow and application control, water management, harvest solutions and correction services. For more information on Trimble Agriculture, visit: agriculture.trimble.com.
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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We're doing more to help our customers and communities through these challenging times
NEW ORLEANS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June's higher than usual temperatures, which drove record energy usage, and dramatically higher natural gas prices produced some of the highest electric bills ever seen throughout the region and nation, including the customers we serve. If you combine this with rising costs on a national scale for seemingly everything, our friends and neighbors are experiencing a major financial strain right now.
To ease the pain of higher energy bills, and in consultation with our regulators, Entergy is implementing a series of measures to help our residential customers and communities through the high usage summer months, including:
- Committing $10 million in shareholder donations applied to all Entergy utilities for bill payment assistance programs for residential customers, including The Power to Care fund.
- Waiving late payment fees for eligible residential customers.
- Waiving credit card payment fees for all residential customers.
- Organizing employee volunteers to conduct energy efficiency and weatherization events in select neighborhoods.
"We understand the economic challenges our customers and communities are currently facing," said David Ellis, chief customer officer for Entergy. "We also recognize we're responsible for something greater than just powering homes and businesses every day. After all, we've been members of our community for more than 100 years. We are doing more to help our customers through these challenging economic times."
Additional customer assistance solutions are being explored, along with enhanced investments in energy efficiency, resilience, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to provide ongoing benefits to our customers. The company appreciates the feedback and input from our regulators across all jurisdictions, and we are committed to working closely with them and our community partners to find creative solutions that provide relief for our customers.
More information on our enhanced programs and services to help residential customers, as well as customer resources and frequently asked questions, can be found at entergy.com/billimpacts.
Entergy (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, powers life for 3 million customers through its operating companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for everyone with our diverse power generation portfolio, including increasingly carbon-free energy sources. With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years. Our approximately 12,500 employees are dedicated to powering life today and for future generations. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (Nasdaq: BRPM) ("BRPM"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), and FaZe Clan Inc. ("FaZe Clan"), today announced that the registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with respect to the proposed business combination between BRPM and FaZe Clan (the "Business Combination") was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
BRPM also announced that it will hold a Special Meeting of stockholders at 10:00 AM, New York City time, on July 15, 2022. At the meeting, BRPM stockholders will be asked to consider and vote upon proposals to approve the Business Combination and related matters. BRPM stockholders of record as of May 26, 2022 are eligible to attend and vote at the Special Meeting. The Special Meeting will be held virtually and BRPM stockholders can attend using the virtual meeting instructions set forth on their proxy cards.
The Business Combination is expected to close shortly after the Special Meeting, subject to BRPM stockholder approval and the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions. Upon closing, BRPM will change its name to FaZe Holdings Inc., and the combined company's common stock is expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FAZE".
"FaZe is on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company," said Lee Trink, Chief Executive Officer of FaZe Clan. "The capital from the Business Combination will help us to continue to grow our brand as a leader in esports and the creator economy, and embrace the advent of new digital goods and platforms. We look forward to closing the Business Combination and continuing to partner with the B. Riley team in our journey to the public market."
BRPM has filed a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination with the SEC. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus contains important information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business Combination.
BRPM is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. BRPM began trading on the NASDAQ on February 19, 2021 following its initial public offering. Its shares of Class A common stock, units and warrants trade under the ticker symbols BRPM, BRPMU and BRPMW, respectively. BRPM is sponsored by an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY).
FaZe Clan is a digital-native lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, reimagining traditional entertainment for the next generation. Founded in 2010 by a group of kids on the internet, FaZe Clan was created for and by Gen Z and Millennials, and today operates across multiple verticals with transformative content, tier-one brand partnerships, a collective of notable talent, and fashion and consumer products. Reaching over 500 million followers across social platforms globally, FaZe Clan delivers a wide variety of entertainment spanning video blogs, lifestyle and branded content, gaming highlights and live streams of highly competitive gaming tournaments. FaZe Clan's roster of more than 85 influential personalities consists of engaging content creators, esports professionals, world-class gamers and a mix of talent who go beyond the world of gaming, including NFL star Kyler "FaZe K1" Murray, Lebron "FaZe Bronny" James Jr., Lil Yachty aka "FaZe Boat" and Snoop Dogg aka "FaZe Snoop." Its gaming division includes 11 competitive esports teams who have won over 30 world championships. For more information, visit www.fazeclan.com, investor.fazeclan.com and follow FaZe Clan on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
In connection with the proposed business combination (the "Business Combination), BRPM has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination (the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus"). BRPM will mail the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to holders of BRPM's shares of common stock as of the record date in connection with BRPM's solicitation of proxies for the vote by BRPM stockholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination and other matters as described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. BRPM stockholders and other interested persons are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and documents incorporated by reference therein, as well as other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders are able to obtain copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents containing important information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business Combination filed with the SEC, without charge, on the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp, 299 Park Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10171, Attention: Daniel Shribman, telephone: (212) 457-3300.
This communication shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
BRPM and FaZe Clan and their respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of BRPM's stockholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders of BRPM may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of BRPM's and FaZe Clan's directors and executive officers in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information concerning the interests of BRPM's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of BRPM's stockholders generally, are set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
The information in this communication includes "forward-looking statements" pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this communication, regarding the proposed Business Combination, the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed Business Combination, the benefits and timing of the proposed Business Combination, as well as the combined company's strategy, future operations and financial performance, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projections of market opportunity and market share, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "budget," "could," "forecast," "future," "might," "outlook," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "seem," "seek," "strive," "would," "should," "may," "believe," "intend," "expects," "will," "projected," "continue," "increase," and/or similar expressions that concern BRPM's or FaZe Clan's strategy, plans or intentions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on the management of BRPM's and FaZe Clan's belief or interpretation of information currently available.
These forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of BRPM's and FaZe Clan's management and are not predictions of actual performance. Because forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results and condition (financial or otherwise) to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed Business Combination; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings or other disputes that may be instituted against BRPM, FaZe Clan, the combined company or others; (3) the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of BRPM, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (4) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed Business Combination; (5) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination; (6) the risk that the proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of BRPM or FaZe Clan as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination; (7) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management, key employees and talents; (8) costs related to the proposed Business Combination; (9) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; (10) the possibility that BRPM, FaZe Clan or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the impact of COVID 19 on BRPM's or FaZe Clan's business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the proposed Business Combination; (12) the inability to complete the PIPE investments in connection with the proposed Business Combination; and (13) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BRPM and FaZe Clan. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. While FaZe Clan and BRPM may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, FaZe Clan and BRPM specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing FaZe Clan's and BRPM's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
Contacts
For FaZe Clan
Investors: Ellipsis, ir@fazeclan.com
Media: Chelsey Northern, chelsey.northern@fazeclan.com
For BRPM
Investors: Dan Shribman, dshribman@brileyfin.com
Media: Jo Anne McCusker, jmccusker@brileyfin.com
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Adding Wind Turbines to Solar Projects Reduces Costs and Energy Storage Needs in a Supply-Constrained Market
AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Semtive USA Inc. today introduces the Nemoi™ M wind turbine system, a vertical wind solution that radically lowers the cost of renewable energy for homes and commercial entities. Generating clean energy for a highly competitive levelized cost of energy (LCOE) as low as $0.01/kWh, the Nemoi M can be installed as a standalone system or to optimize solar and energy storage as part of a hybrid renewable energy system.
The Nemoi M includes the Trinity Energy Management Interface (EMI), an advanced inverter and energy management solution that easily integrates wind, solar and energy storage resources to take advantage of their natural operating windows and offset load during peak demand times when electricity prices are at their highest.
LCOE is defined as the total cost of an energy system over its useful life, divided by the total energy production. Semtive's estimated LCOE is based on the installed cost of the complete turbine system using average US labor costs for renewable energy installation. Energy production is based on turbine performance in average weather conditions where wind speeds range from 4 to 7 miles per hour.
The Nemoi M solves historical issues with vertical wind turbines related to design, performance, unit cost, maintenance and energy management. Virtually noiseless, the Nemoi is made of durable, aerospace-grade aluminum and operates from a light breeze to high winds. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., the Nemoi M has a rated power capacity of 2400W and includes a comprehensive 20-year warranty.
"We are proud to offer a decentralized energy solution that will provide access to reliable, affordable clean energy for all," said Ignacio Juarez, CEO of Semtive. "Semtive solutions will help solar installers expand their market with hybrid systems that minimize costs, reduce the need for large roof space, and optimize energy production."
The Nemoi has a simple design and can be installed on concrete pads in less than an hour. Systems have been in development and installed in pilot sites worldwide, including homes, nonprofits and businesses across the U.S. as well as Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
To learn more about Semtive's ground-breaking products and become a Semtive dealer, go to www.semtive.com/dealers or contact Ken Oatman, Director of Business Development, koatman@semtive.com.
Semtive develops and produces simple, affordable and reliable wind energy systems from its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Established in the U.S. in 2016, our mission is to decentralize, digitize and expand access to clean energy. Learn more at www.semtive.com.
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Guests are invited to join in celebrating Iceland's iconic food, cocktails, music, film, literature, and more.
CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by Iceland, today announced the continuation of Taste of Iceland 2022, an annual celebration of Icelandic culture in North America. Kicking off the series of fall festivals, Chicago is hosting Taste of Iceland from Sept 1-3. Throughout the weekend, locals can transport themselves to Iceland with a series of events inspired by, and in celebration of, the best of Icelandic culture through food and beverage, music, literature, films, art and more.
Over the course of the four-day festival, and in partnership with local businesses in Chicago, and Taste of Iceland's official partners, events will be hosted by Bistronomic, Martyrs, Logan Theatre, Yoga View, Wildwood Studio, The Exchange, and After-Words Bookstore. The schedule of events includes:
- Culinary Experience with Blue Lagoon Iceland: Hosted daily starting at 5:00 p.m., from September 1-3, and brunch starting at 10 a.m. on September 4, at Bistronomic, located at 840 N. Wabash Ave.
- Reykjavik Calling Concert, curated by Iceland Airwaves, featuring Icelandic Musicians, Lón, RAKEL, Axel Flóvent, and DJ Hermigervill: September 1, from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., at Martyr's, located at 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Cocktail Class Presented by Icelandic top shelf brands, Reyka Vodka and Ólafsson Gin: September 2, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at The Exchange, located at 224 S Michigan Ave.
- Lamb Film Screening and Q&A with Director Valdimar Johannsson: September 2 at 8 p.m., at the Logan Theatre, located at 2646 N Milwaukee Ave.
- Elemental Sound Bath with Jósa Goodlife: September 3, at 1 p.m. at Yoga View, located at 2211 N Elston Ave, Ste 200.
- Secret of the Sprakkar with Iceland's First Lady, Eliza Reid: September 3, at 4 p.m., at After-Words Bookstore, located at 23 E Illinois St.
- Exploring Iceland with 66° North and Photographer Alex Strohl: September 3, at 7 p.m., at Wildwood Studio, located at 2138 W Roscoe St.
- Wheel of Prizes Presented by Icelandair: Held once daily, at various events (additional details below), participants will have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes, including a trip for two to Iceland!
All events, aside from the Icelandic Culinary Experience at Bistronomic are free to attend. To obtain tickets to events:
- Register for tickets at the event-specific pages within the link HERE (you must be registered to receive early-bird access)
- Seven days prior to the date of each event, registered guests will receive an email to offer them early bird access to the ticket system to claim ticket(s) for guaranteed entry. The following day tickets will be available to the general public
- To claim a ticket, you must follow the steps/directions on the site, until you receive the e-ticket and barcode for entry. Note: if you do not receive a barcode, you have not completed the process.
Note: Those who register after capacity has been reached can sign-up for the wait list. 30 minutes prior to each event, waitlisted attendees will be granted access on a first-come, first-serve basis on location.
Additional information found below.
Hosted daily starting at 5:00 p.m. from September 1 - 3 at Bistronomic, Icelandic Chef Arnar Páll Sigrúnarson, will work in partnership with Bistronomic chef, Martial Noguier, to design a three-course menu of traditional Nordic fare, inspired by some of the most beloved dishes at Blue Lagoon´s Lava Restaurant. The prix-fixe menu is $80 per person, with an optional curated wine or Icelandic cocktail pairing for an additional $40, per person. On Sunday, September 4, from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., guests can also enjoy an Icelandic addition to Bistronomic's brunch menu.
Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (312) 944-8400. The tasting menu for dinner service includes:
- Cod: Langoustine, avocado, brandade, lovage
- Lamb: Rutabaga, mushroom, carrot
- Skyr: Blueberries, Arctic thyme, oats
Brunch menu items include:
- Smoked Arctic Char: Geothermal Icelandic rye bread, Icelandic wasabi, cucumber
- Skyr: Blueberries, Arctic thyme, oats
The Reykjavik Calling Concert will celebrate Icelandic music, with performances by Lón, RAKEL, Axel Flóvent, and DJ Hermigervill. The trio behind Lón, Valdimar Guðmundsson, Ásgeir Aðalsteinsson and Ómar Guðjónsson, bring together new Americana with their Icelandic roots for Nordic take on folk music. Axel Flóvent, an alternative/indie artist from Iceland whose newest album, 'You Stay by the Sea' is inspired by the search for a place to feel at peace taps into the DIY spirit of his earliest recordings. RAKEL has previously collaborated with both artists with her vocals and violin. Reykjavik Calling is free to attend, and doors open at 7 p.m. Guests can register for tickets HERE. The Reykjavik Calling Concert curated by the Iceland Airwaves festival, which will take place November 3-5 in Reykjavik. For more information on the festival and lineup, visit Iceland Airwaves.
A two-hour Icelandic Cocktail Class hosted by Reyka Vodka and Ólafsson Gin. DJ Hermigervill will welcome guests, and Ólafsson Gin's Brand Representative and Mixologist, Tóta as well as Reyka Vodka's Brand Representative, will make four different cocktails using the different Icelandic spirits. Attendees must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID to attend and consume alcohol. The Cocktail Class is free to attend, and guests can register for tickets HERE.
Guests can enjoy the directorial debut from Valdimar Jóhannsson, in this dark and atmospheric folktale. A childless couple in rural Iceland make an alarming discovery one day in their sheep barn and soon face the consequences of defying the will of nature. Lamb was considered for the 94th Academy Awards as the official submission of Iceland for the Best Foreign Film category. Following the screening, Director, Valdimar Johannsson will host a discussion and Q&A session, moderated by film critic, Keith Phipps. The Lamb Movie Screening is free to attend, and guests can register for tickets HERE.
Icelandic Energy Healer, Jósa Goodlife, will take attendees on an elemental journey beyond time and space, with a deeply relaxing and uplifting program with healing sounds from Icelandic nature that will leave guests feeling rejuvenated. Attendees will receive a yoga mat, a facial towel, Silica Mud Mask and Body Oil, from Blue Lagoon Iceland; a blanket, compliments of Icelandair; and water from Icelandic Glacial. The Elemental Sound Bath is free to attend, and guests can register for tickets HERE.
Celebrate Iceland's rich storytelling tradition with a talk hosted by First Lady of Iceland and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, Eliza Reid. Eliza will discuss her critically acclaimed book 'Secrets of the Sprakkar,' and how she explored the cultural roots of Iceland's attitude towards equality and examined how her home country can continue to progress. The Write Stuff with Eliza Reid is free to attend, and guests can register for tickets HERE.
The photo exhibition titled, "Exploring Iceland with Alex Strohl" will display photos captured in Iceland by 66° North Brand Ambassador and adventure photographer, Alex Strohl. For more than a decade, the photographer and entrepreneur, Alex Strohl has pioneered the visual style of the outdoor industry, lauded by the likes of National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Gentleman's Journal, and more. Through this exhibition and chat, Alex will share his experiences and stunning images taken in Iceland that tell the stories of his travels in The East Fjords of Iceland by sailboat & gravel bike. The Fireside Chat is free to attend, and guests can register for tickets HERE.
Presented by Icelandair, the Wheel of Prizes gives participants the chance to win a range of prizes, including Blue Lagoon Skincare, an Icelandic Wool Blanket from Icelandic Lamb, Wool Scarf from ISAVIA, a year's supply of Icelandic Provisions' Skyr, cases of sparkling and still water from Icelandic Glacial, a Reyka Vodka package, a Olafsson Gin package, a Tindur Shearling jacket and Surtsey Knit Cap from 66°North, a collection of Icelandic records from the city of Reykjavik, Landsvirkjun's Nordic Wasabi Gift Box, or the grand prize, a trip for two to Iceland from Icelandair, including a stay at the Silica Hotel at the famed Blue Lagoon and a 72-Hour City-card from Visit Reykjavík!
People can sign up for a chance to win 50 minutes before the spins take place at the times listed below:
- September 1: Sign up at 6 p.m. to spin at 6:50 p.m., prior to the Reykjavik Calling Concert
- September 2: Sign up at 4 p.m. to spin at 4:50 p.m., prior to the Icelandic Cocktail Class
- September 3: Sign up at 12 p.m. to spin at 12:50 p.m., prior to the Elemental Sound Bath
- September 3: Sign up at 2 p.m. to spin at 2:50 p.m., prior to Exploring Iceland with 66°North
Taste of Iceland's 2022 events have previously been held in Washington D.C., Boston, MA and Denver, CO. Following Chicago, the tour will continue on with additional stops in Toronto, Canada and Seattle, WA. For more information on Taste of Iceland, Chicago, please visit InpsiredbyIceland.com
For media inquiries or to attend any Taste of Iceland events, please contact tasteoficeland@finnpartners.com.
Taste of Iceland is an annual festival that celebrates Iceland's vibrant culture. The festival is organized by Inspired by Iceland, a public-private communications platform owned and operated by Business Iceland that promotes Iceland, Icelandic products and services. It is presented in partnership with its members: Icelandair, Visit Reykjavík, Icelandic Trademark Holding, Reyka Vodka, Ólafsson Gin, Blue Lagoon, 66°North, Icelandic Provisions, Icelandic Lamb, Icelandic Glacial, Landsvirkjun, Kerecis, and Isavia Keflavik International Airport. To learn more about Business Iceland, please visit www.businessiceland.is.
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CHICAGO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine Boards LLC., a leading global information technology, and consulting services company, today announced that it was awarded Top Innovation Partner Award at the 2022 SAP SMB Innovation Summit for its Cannabis enterprise resource planning (ERP) system built on SAP Business One on HANA. The award recognizes the "Seed and Beyond", a cannabis ERP system that helps cannabis customers harness the power of SAP innovation.
The SAP Innovation Awards celebrate the achievements of forward-thinking companies that have harnessed the power of the latest SAP products and technologies to craft innovations. Anil Bavaraju – Managing Partner, said, "We are elated to win this prestigious SAP Top Innovation Award. The award is a recognition of our commitment to bringing innovations to cannabis customers to help grow their cannabis business. We look forward to growing our close partnership with SAP and collaborating with cannabis customers to develop new and enhanced products and services."
Seed and Beyond software user experience has redefined the way Cannabis ERP system work. With our intuitive and cutting-edge visual design, we are making work more delightful and are ready for the next-generation workforce.
Key Capabilities:
- Cultivation: Track every individual plant through the different stages of cultivation and harvest, and maximize overall yield with our cultivation module.
- Manufacturing/Processing: Gain insights and streamline workflows at each stage of manufacturing from extraction and refinement to the end product.
- Distribution: Manage inbound and outbound shipments, inventory levels, vendors, facilities and wholesale partners within a single interface.
- Point-of-sale (POS) for Dispensary: The interface has been tailored to meet the specific needs of Cannabis Retail businesses and has an intuitive UI that enables faster user adoption.
- Financial Management, Sales and Customer Management, Purchasing and Inventory Control, Analytics and Reporting.
Nine Boards LLC. is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are committed to our cannabis client's long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them around the globe. Visit us at https://seedandbeyond.com
SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.
CONTACT: Puja Bavaraju, 866-926-2737, puja@seedandbeyond.com
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is pleased to add Industrial Fire and Safety Equipment, which provides fire extinguisher and suppression services, to the Pye-Barker family of companies. The acquisition further strengthens Pye-Barker's footprint in Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding areas.
Industrial Fire & Safety Equipment (IFSE) specializes in the installation, inspection and service of fire extinguishers and suppression systems, as well as fire safety training. The company also supplies safety equipment to customers in industries including mining, construction, fire protection, food services, manufacturing, medical, nuclear, and utility. Founded in 1958 by the Langston family, IFSE's mission is to ensure customers get the fire protection solutions they need to keep workers safe.
"In the Pye-Barker story we see our own – a commitment to a family-oriented culture, excellent customer service and opportunities for employee growth," said Griff Langston, President and owner at IFSE. "I'm proud to have Pye-Barker backing our team."
"As a family-operated business for the last 64 years, IFSE reflects Pye-Barker's own beginnings as a business built on hard work and reliable service," said Bart Proctor, Pye-Barker's CEO.
IFSE will continue to be operated by Lee Langston and Kyle Ware with additional resources and support from Pye-Barker Fire & Safety.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, founded in 1946, is a leader in fire protection and life safety, with over 140 locations and 4,100 team members. It is a full-service company offering all the necessary specialties including portable extinguishers, restaurant fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and security. Pye-Barker invests heavily in providing the best-in-class training for its team while offering industry competitive benefits and is rapidly expanding its national footprint.
Contact:
Chuck Reimel
VP of Business Development, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
(910) 612-6252
creimel@pyebarkerfire.com
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2 men arrested for stealing $3,700 worth of LEGOs, police say
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 2:47 PM EDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) – Two men were arrested Monday after stealing $3,700 worth of LEGOs from two Meijer supermarket locations in Ohio, according to police.
The Miami Township Police Department said Jeremy Bradbury and David Jackson were caught stealing $1,700 worth of LEGOs from one Meijer store.
Police found an additional $2,000 worth of LEGOs in the suspects’ vehicle, which officers said was stolen earlier in the day from another Meijer store.
Bradbury and Jackson were booked into the Clermont County Jail.
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Tickets on Sale July 15 at 10 a.m. PT for Epic Star-Studded Celebration of Latin Music & Culture
LAS VEGAS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RUMBAZO - el reventón del año - will take place across Las Vegas on September 10 +11, kicking off Hispanic Heritage month with a series of events including a highly anticipated one-day music festival on September 10th.
The marquee music festival - a true celebration of Latin rhythm and pride - will include performances by globally acclaimed artists including Maluma, Prince Royce, Natanael Cano, Ivy Queen, and more.
"I'm looking forward to performing at Rumbazo, in celebration of our Latin music and culture! So happy to be a part of this reventón del año!" RUMBAZO festival headliner Maluma expressed.
The festival will be held at the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, and tickets will go on sale Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m. PT, starting at just $59.00.
Click HERE for more information and to RSVP for event announcements, new ticket drops, contests, and more.
In addition to the music festival, RUMBAZO will feature an invitation-only welcome event hosted by Becky G on September 10, an after-party sponsored by Bud Light Seltzer Sessions, and a high-energy pool party to close the weekend celebration on Sunday, September 11, all featuring globally-renowned iconic Latin music stars as well as the hottest breakthrough artists.
Artists participating in RUMBAZO weekend include:
Maluma
Becky G
Prince Royce
Natanael Cano
Ivy Queen
Omar Apollo
Yendry
Chimbala
Blessd
Jon Z
Angie Vee
"While this may be regarded as a festival by industry standards, there will be so much more integrated into Rumbazo including a number of fun-filled events to enjoy a diversity of Latin music, dance and food," said Vic Juarez, RUMBAZO festival organizer. "We invite the Las Vegas community and Latin music lovers throughout the country to join us for this massive party."
"We are excited to welcome Rumbazo and this globally acclaimed roster of Latin talent to our venue. It is the perfect way to kick-off a month that celebrates the diversity and richness of our culture," said Bud Pico from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
"Hispanic Heritage Month is incredibly important to our community. We're excited to be working with the Rumbazo team to make this inaugural year unforgettable," said Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Nevada.
RUMBAZO's weekend of festivities is produced in partnership with America's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch.
"We're incredibly passionate about creating engaging experiences for our consumers, and we saw an opportunity to build on last summer's Reventón de Verano, our award-winning virtual celebration of Hispanic music, food, and culture, to do something brand new in the Latin music festival space," said Ronnie Yoked, Head of Experiential Marketing, Anheuser-Busch. "Working with our partners, we've each leveraged our unique capabilities to build a strong team dedicated to celebrating the vibrant and dynamic Latin music communities that inspire us to create a future with more cheers for years to come. I can't wait for everyone to experience this epic weekend!"
Additional RUMBAZO events will be announced in the following days. Visit RumbazoFest.com to RSVP for updates; or follow along on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Located at the corner of Third St. and Carson Ave. in Downtown Las Vegas, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center is the ultimate entertainment destination. The 20,000-foot multipurpose space offers carefully designed layouts to create a unique and memorable experience for every curated event. Merging Vegas nostalgia with a modern touch, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center is inviting to both tourists and locals and embraces the spirit of the city with an eclectic line-up, ranging from music festivals, sport viewing parties and more. The venue features a state-of-the-art stage, sound and lighting design equipment and can accommodate up to 15,000 guests. For more information, visit www.dlvec.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @DLVEC.
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life's moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in the world. We hope to build a future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share. For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities and packaging plants, and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America's most loved beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute is proud to announce its work with Coherus BioSciences in developing the brand name CIMERLI™ (ranibizumab-eqrn), under which the interchangeable biosimilar approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 2, 2022, will be marketed.
CIMERLI™ was developed by Coherus BioSciences, a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality biosimilar therapeutics that will expand patient access to life-changing biologic medicines. Ranibizumab-eqrn, a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor, is indicated for the treatment of patients with Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy and Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization.
"The entire Brand Institute and Drug Safety Institute Team congratulates Coherus BioSciences on the FDA approval of CIMERLI," said Brand Institute's Chairman and C.E.O., James L. Dettore.
Brand Institute is the global leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related name development, with a portfolio of over 3,800 marketed healthcare brand names, 1,200 USAN/INN nonproprietary names for 1,100 clients. The company partners on over 75% of pharmaceutical brand and nonproprietary name approvals globally every year with healthcare manufacturers. Drug Safety Institute is composed of former naming regulatory officials from global government health agencies, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Health Canada (HC), American Medical Association (AMA), and the World Health Organization (WHO). These regulatory experts co-authored the name review guidelines while with their respective agencies, with many responsible for ultimately approving (or rejecting) brand name applications. Now working for a private company, these professionals provide Brand Institute's clients with industry-leading guidance pertaining to drug name safety (i.e., preventing medication errors), packaging, and labeling.
James Dettore
Chairman & C.E.O.
jdettore@brandinstitute.com
www.brandinstitute.com
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Angling to do some fishing? Ohio's 'Free Fishing Weekend' is Saturday and Sunday
Angling to do some fishing in Ohio but don't have a state license?
That's no problem this weekend.
Ohio’s annual free fishing weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday. It is the only weekend all year when those 16 and older are not required to buy a permit to fish in public waters in the state.
Ohio residents can fish for free in any of Ohio’s public waters this weekend, including Lake Erie and the Ohio River. The Ohio Division of Wildlife manages 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2¼ million acres of Lake Erie, and Ohio’s portion of 481 miles of the Ohio River.
Finding a fishing hole:Fishing popular pandemic pastime
While the fishing is free, all other fishing regulations, size limits and bag limits still apply.
Ohio hosts one free fishing weekend each year. An estimated 1.3 million Ohioans fish in the state every year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Sippo, Petros Lake Park, Walborn Reservoir and Deer Creek Reservoir are among the popular spots to fish in the Stark County area.
The Division of Wildlife offers up the following tips for those who are just getting started:
- Keep the trip simple by considering the person’s age and skill level.
- Choose a pond, lake or stream where beginners can easily catch a few fish.
- Use live bait to increase the chance of catching a fish. Live bait is also more interesting for children.
- Bring a camera and snacks.
- Be patient — plan on spending time untangling lines, baiting hooks, landing fish and taking pictures.
For more details about fishing in Ohio, including how to buy a license, go to: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/wildlife/fishing. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/06/17/heres-what-you-need-know-ohios-free-fishing-weekend/7658109001/ | 2022-06-17T16:58:26Z |
Rising temperatures are causing more sea turtles to be female
MIAMI, Fla. (WSVN) – Climate change impacts our whole ecosystem, even down to sea turtles which have existed on Earth for more than 100 million years.
Experts say more sea turtles in Florida and Australia are being born female.
Recent hotter summers have led to warmer sand on the beaches, and the temperatures of the developing eggs determine the sex of sea turtles.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a sea turtle egg that incubates above 88.8 degrees Fahrenheit will have female hatchlings.
Over the past four summers, biologists have seen more female sea turtle hatchlings and far fewer male sea turtle hatchlings, a manager at Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys said.
Without the males, there would eventually be no more baby turtles at all. Without sea turtles, the natural order of the marine ecosystem would be entirely disrupted.
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Amber Heard takes the stand in Johnny Depp defamation trial
Sonia Moghe, CNN
Amber Heard took the stand on Wednesday in her defense against a $50 million defamation claim brought by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, detailing in her three hours of testimony the early days of their romance and allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
“I struggle to find the words to describe how painful this is. This is horrible for me to sit here for weeks and relive everything,” Heard said during the start of her testimony at Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia.
Depp is suing Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting roles.
Heard’s testimony comes 14 days into the trial, after weeks of jurors hearing testimony about the explosive relationship between the actors, including from Depp himself, who testified over the course of multiple days that he has never struck a woman and accused Heard of abuse.
Heard and Depp, who met in 2009 and were married from 2015-2016, accuse the other of acts of physical violence during their relationship. They have both denied the other’s claims.
Attorneys for Depp rested their case on Tuesday.
Heard’s testimony
When Heard took the stand to testify, she began talking about how she and Depp began falling in love after filming “The Rum Diary.”
“When I was around Johnny, I felt like the most beautiful person in the world. He made me feel like a million dollars,” Heard testified. “It just felt very intense.”
The two began seeing each other romantically in 2011. Heard testified they’d spend days together at a time in a “bubble,” reading books and listening to music together, then he’d disappear.
Heard was asked by attorney Elaine Bredehoft if she remembered the first time Depp hit her.
“I will never forget it. It changed my life,” Heard said.
Heard said she believed Depp was doing cocaine, that there was a vintage jar of cocaine nearby and that they were sitting together on a couch when she asked him about a tattoo on his arm and that he told her it said, “Wino.”
“I just laughed because I thought he was joking. And he slapped me across the face,” Heard said. “And I laughed. I laughed because I didn’t know what else to do. I thought this must be a joke. I didn’t know what was going on. I just stared at him.”
Heard testified that Depp hit her twice more. She said she tried to will herself to walk out.
“I knew it was wrong and I knew that I had to leave him. And that’s what broke my heart. Because I didn’t want to leave him,” Heard said. “I wish I could sit here and say I stood up and walked out of that house and I drew a line and I stood up for myself.”
Heard said that Depp got down on his knees, cried and apologized saying, “I thought I put the monster away.”
It was unclear what year the alleged incident occurred.
Heard said she did leave shortly after the incident and that she got texts from Depp apologizing profusely saying, “I’d rather cut my hand off than ever lay it upon you” and that he understood she could never forgive him.
Heard said they two reconciled shortly after the incident, and that he promised her that he’d never hit her again.
“I believed there was a line he’d never cross again and that was it,” Heard.
But she described the relationship continuing with escalating violence that she believed corresponded to Depp drinking. Heard testified that Depp would shove her, hit her, push her and that fights escalated quickly.
In Depp’s own testimony, he denied having ever struck a woman in his life.
Heard also detailed an incident in 2013 where she says Depp did a “cavity search” on her against her will.
Heard testified Wednesday that she and Depp were with friends doing drugs at a party in a desert lodging area made up of several eclectic trailers, and that when she and Depp returned to their room Depp began smashing things inside of their trailer. He accused her of hiding his cocaine, Heard testified, and began ripping off her dress and underwear.
“He was telling me, ‘We’re going to conduct a cavity search shall we?’ Like, just shoved his fingers inside me,” Heard testified.
A forensic psychologist hired by Heard’s legal team previously testified that she determined that Heard had been subjected to sexual violence by Depp.
Depp has previously denied all allegations against him.
Heard described the ups and downs of her relationship with Depp, with periods of calm when the actor was sober.
“He was the love of my life,” Heard said. “But he was also this other thing. The other thing was awful.”
Psychologist testifies
The first witness called by the defense was forensic psychologist Dawn Hughes, who testified that she believed Heard has post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of intimate partner violence perpetrated by Depp.
“What these tests show is that there was a high degree of serious violence perpetrated by Mr. Depp toward Ms. Heard. There was violence more on the mild level perpetrated by Ms. Heard toward Mr. Depp with one severe indicator which was the punching that she indicated to me,” Hughes testified on Tuesday. “She was subjected to sexual violence where Mr. Depp, based on her report, was subjected to none.”
On Wednesday, Depp’s attorney Wayne Dennison played a recording of a conversation between Heard and Depp.
“I was hitting you; I was not punching you,” Heard’s voice was heard saying in the recording.
“Don’t tell me what it feels like to be punched,” Depp’s voice was heard saying in the recording.
Dennison asked Hughes if she felt the situation captured in that recording was Heard fighting back reactively.
“In this instance, if true, if she said she hit him first, then that would not be reactive violence,” Hughes said.
Dennison pressed Hughes on her assessment that violence perpetuated by Heard against Depp was “mild,” showing a graphic photo of Depp’s partially severed finger, an injury Depp said he sustained after Heard allegedly threw a glass bottle at him.
“That photograph doesn’t reflect a low level of violence, does it?” Dennison asked.
“That reflects a serious injury,” Hughes said.
Heard will return to the stand for testimony on Thursday.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Green Building ETF (GRNR). GRNR is Global X's latest addition to its Thematic Growth family, which offers investors targeted exposure to companies around the world driving long-term, paradigm-shifting themes.
The global population is expanding at a rapid pace and becoming increasingly urban. By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach 9.7 billion, 68% of which is projected to live in urban areas.[i],[ii] This swift increase in population will make additional places for people to live, work, and congregate necessary, requiring building stock to double.[iii] However, buildings account for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions, and urban environments and city dwellers are expected to become increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including extreme heat events and rising sea levels.[iv] With buildings responsible for up to 38% of energy-related carbon emissions globally and 50% of all extracted materials, green buildings are key to reducing building-related emissions and improving urban resiliency in the face of climate change. [v],[vi]
"The green building sector represents a multi trillion-dollar opportunity designed to meet the rapidly increasing demand for buildings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting climate resiliency," said Pedro Palandrani, Director of Research at Global X. "We expect green buildings to continue to gain market share due to increasing demand for sustainable solutions and new regulations, and I'm thrilled that Global X is leveraging its thematic expertise to seek to provide investors with access to companies involved in several business activities related to green building."
With an expense ratio of 0.45%, GRNR seeks to invest in companies that are positioned to benefit from increased demand for buildings that reduce or eliminate negative impacts, and/or create positive impacts, on the natural environment, including green building development, green building management and green building technologies & materials.
The fund will track the Solactive Green Building Index and will join the Global X Thematic Growth suite of 35 ETFs and more than $19 billion in assets under management.[vii]
About Global X ETFs
Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features over 90 ETF strategies and over $40 billion in assets under management.[viii] While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core, Commodity, and Alpha funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.
Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services, with more than $640 billion in assets under management worldwide.[ix] Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over $80bn in assets under management.[x]
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Important Disclosures:
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The universe of companies in which GRNR may invest may be limited. Real estate and REITs are subject to changes in economic conditions, credit risk and interest rate fluctuations. Green building companies may be affected by unique supply and demand factors that do not apply to other real estate sections, such as changes in demand for energy efficient technology and materials. They may be significantly affected by changes in government spending, regulation or taxation. Social responsibility investment criteria limit the types of securities that can be included, which could cause the Fund to underperform other funds that do not have a social responsibility focus. International investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or from economic or political instability in other nations. GRNR is non-diversified.
This information contains a manager's opinion, is not intended to be individual or personalized investment or tax advice, and should not be used for trading purposes.
Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses. This and other information can be found in the fund's full or summary prospectuses, which may be obtained at globalxetfs.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company LLC or Mirae Asset Global Investments. Global X Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Solactive AG, nor does Solactive AG make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the Global X Funds. Neither SIDCO, Global X nor Mirae Asset Global Investments are affiliated with Solactive AG.
[i] Source: United Nations, "Global Issues: Population", as of June 2019
[ii] Source: UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, "World Urbanization Prospects", 2019.
[iii] Source: World Green Building Council (WGBC), "Annual Report 2021," 2021.
[iv] Source: World Green Building Council (WGBC), "Annual Report 2021," 2021.
[v] Source: World Economic Forum, as of December 2020
[vi] Source: World Green Building Council (WGBC), "Annual Report 2021," 2021.
[vii] Source: Global X, as of 4/04/22
[viii] Source: Global X, as of 4/04/22
[ix] Mirae Asset, as of September 2021
[x] Mirae Asset, as of 4/04/22
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Healthcare Staffing Platform Announces Recipients of New Award Program
MCLEAN, Va., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiftMed, LLC, one of the largest workforce management platforms in healthcare with over 100,000 credentialed professionals, proudly announces the winners of its inaugural Nurse's Choice Awards, a program where nurses nominate and recognize valued healthcare facilities across the U.S. Considering everything from coworker support to staff perks, ShiftMed's Nurse's Choice Awards give nurses the opportunity to recognize and celebrate healthcare facilities that provide an unmatched work environment. Voting was open from May 9th to May 23rd, with thousands of nurses across the country contributing to the results.
ShiftMed's Nurse's Choice Awards recognize healthcare facilities in three categories:
- Overall Best Facility: The best of the best. From great staff to availability and on-site perks, nurses voted for the facility where they are always excited to claim a shift.
- Best Facility Perks: Nurses voted for their favorite facility based on their accessible location, great parking, public transit proximity, facility snacks and beverages, and other enviable benefits that make their shifts enjoyable.
- Most Welcoming: Facilities in this category welcome nurses with open arms. They appreciate all newcomers and go above and beyond to ensure ShiftMed staff become well-adjusted.
"Healthcare facilities are often ranked based on things like patient safety, clinical excellence, and other measures of output. While these indicators are important, we rarely get to hear about the environment of a healthcare facility from the workers' perspectives," said Todd Walrath, CEO of ShiftMed. "With our Nurse's Choice Awards, we're amplifying the voices of nurses and gathering valuable insights into what matters most to them – insights which can be leveraged by healthcare facilities to bolster retention efforts as we return to a new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic."
Winning top honors across multiple categories was Embrace Health At Southminster, located in Charlotte, NC. In addition to the nurses' nominations, ShiftMed recognizes facilities based on the robust data collected across the company's technology platform. Additional categories of recognition include Lowest Cancelation Rate, Most Guaranteed Shifts and Most Popular. The facilities that ranked top three in the respective categories are:
- Overall Best Facility
- Embrace Health At Southminster, Charlotte NC
- Rio Pinar Health Care, Orlando FL
- Colonial Lakes Health Care, Orlando FL
- Lowest Cancelation Rates
- Pine Arbor, Silsbee TX
- The Laurels Of Walden Park, Columbus OH
- Bristol Park Life, Conroe TX
- Most Guaranteed Shifts®
- Care Pavilion, Philadelphia PA
- Parkhouse Rehab & Nursing, Royersford, PA
- Nursing & rehabilitation Of New Port Richey, New Port Richey, FL
- Best Perks
- Embrace Health At Southminster, Charlotte NC
- Colonial Lakes Health Care, Orlando FL
- Rio Pinar Health Care, Orlando FL
- Most Popular
- Rio Pinar Health Care, Orlando FL
- South Suburban Rehab Center, Homewood IL
- Colonial Lakes Health Care, Orlando FL
- Most Welcoming
- Embrace Health At Southminster, Charlotte NC
- Rio Pinar Health Care, Orlando FL
- Colonial Lakes Health Care, Orlando FL
The full list of this year's honorees can be found here.
For more information about ShiftMed, visit www.shiftmed.com.
ShiftMed is a next-generation workforce management platform that connects hospitals, assisted living providers, in-home care providers, and skilled nursing facilities, to the highest quantity and quality of licensed nurses (CNAs, LPNs and RNs). As the No. 1 nursing jobs mobile app on the App Store with over 150,000 yearly downloads, ShiftMed serves more than 1,000 enterprise healthcare partners across the country by offering software tools and direct access to labor for shift scheduling. The ShiftMed on-demand platform dramatically streamlines the delivery of care services and enables healthcare providers access to compliant, credentialed workers to fulfill their staffing needs faster than any other solution. For more information, visit http://www.ShiftMed.com.
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Most US schools to keep mask optional policy
Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:56 AM EDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
(CNN) - Most students in the U.S. are heading into the new school year with an optional mask policy.
According to data company Burbio, about 98% of the top 500 kindergarten through 12th-grade schools do not require facial coverings.
However, the School Superintendents Association says policies could change in some areas where COVID-19 cases escalate.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending universal indoor masking for schools and early education programs in locations with a high COVID-19 community level.
Right now, the CDC says nearly 46% of U.S. counties fall in that category.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper represented SixGen, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and products company based in Maryland, in its acquisition of Fourcast Management and Analysis, Inc., a Maryland-based technology management consulting company.
SixGen provides world-class cybersecurity services and products to protect government organizations and commercial industries. Using innovative processes, tools, and advanced techniques, SixGen predicts and overcomes cybersecurity vulnerabilities. SixGen prioritizes best practices, customer requirements and privacy and overall mission impact.
The strategic acquisition of Fourcast Management and Analysis – a leading management consulting company that provides seasoned advisory services, skills, and assistance in the areas of finance, budget and cost estimation – will bolster SixGen's mission to provide the highest quality services to customers and enable employee growth through diversified opportunities.
"Congratulations to SixGen on this strategic acquisition of Fourcast, which will allow the company to grow in the cybersecurity and professional services sector," said Jeffrey Houle, co-chair of DLA Piper's Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Transactional practice who led the team that advised SixGen. "It was a pleasure collaborating and bringing together our deep knowledge and capabilities in the professional services industry to close this deal."
"We're immensely proud of this pivotal deal. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the DLA Piper team and believe this acquisition will have an immediate impact on the level of service we can provide to our customers," said Chris Brady, chairman of Chart National, an investor in SixGen.
In addition to Houle (Washington, DC), the deal team included partners Thomas Pilkerton III, Julia Kovacs and Jordan Bailowitz (all three in Baltimore) and Brad Jorgensen (Austin); of counsel Christopher Armstrong (Baltimore); and associate Josh Feldman (Baltimore).
With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for 12 consecutive years, according to Mergermarket.
DLA Piper's global Technology sector lawyers work across practice areas and offices to support technology clients – from startups to fast-growing and mid-market businesses to mature global enterprises – doing business around the world.
About DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world. In certain jurisdictions, this information may be considered attorney advertising. dlapiper.com
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Etsy is the first company to leverage Adyen's Giving round-up feature, allowing customers to round-up their totals to donate.
AMSTERDAM, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, and Etsy, which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Adyen has enabled ten million Etsy buyer donations to the Uplift Fund, administered by the Brooklyn Community Foundation.
Etsy launched the Uplift Fund with the Brooklyn Community Foundation in February of 2021 to give its buyers an opportunity to join them in supporting creators who face barriers to building successful businesses. When US shoppers check out on Etsy, they have the option to round up their purchase price and donate to the Fund via Adyen.
"Adyen's solution has enabled us to seamlessly engage the Etsy community in supporting our Uplift Fund," said Morgan Blake, VP of Payments at Etsy. "It's been amazing to see how a small change in checkout can have such a major impact, especially as the past few years have highlighted the gap in resources available to many communities who are eager to use their entrepreneurial talents.
"Partnerships like this one with Etsy and Adyen encourage and simplify the process for people to give to charitable causes. That's what we're seeing here, with the remarkable milestone of reaching 10M buyers," said Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO, Brooklyn Community Foundation. "We are thrilled to host Etsy's donor advised Uplift Fund to support nonprofits nationwide that work to dismantle barriers to building a successful small business."
"We've seen great traction with Giving and we are thrilled to reach this milestone with Etsy," said Ingo Uytdehaage, CFO at Adyen. "Etsy has been a key partner in building out our Giving solution, including the round-up feature. By combining strengths with Adyen's technology and Etsy's two-sided marketplace, we were able to come together to find a solution that drives impact, in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We can't wait to see what else we accomplish together."
Giving is a product that enables Adyen's merchants to accept charitable donations during the online and in-store checkout process, and allows them to strengthen their bond with their shoppers by providing a platform for their preferred charitable causes. By doing so, Giving converts shoppers' good intentions into additional revenue streams for charitable causes. With a single tap on a point-of-sale terminal or the click of a button at an online checkout, shoppers can donate to the merchants' charity of choice. Giving transactions seamlessly integrate into existing checkout processes across all payment channels, and shoppers' donations are reported and settled to the charity of choice directly without impacting the merchants' existing reconciliation flow.
About Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with Etsy as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen's continuous growth with current and new merchants over the years.
To learn more about Giving, please go here.
About Etsy
Etsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. These marketplaces share a mission to keep commerce human, and are committed to using the power of business to strengthen communities and empower people. Its primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for unique and creative goods. Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, Etsy offers a range of tools and services that address key business needs.
About the Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn Community Foundation is on a mission to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital, and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. It is the first and only public foundation solely dedicated to Brooklyn, working in partnership with generous donors and community leaders to advance racial justice and bolster vital nonprofits. Since its founding in 2009, the Foundation and its donors have provided over $75 million in grants to nonprofits in Brooklyn and beyond. Learn more at www.BrooklynCommunityFoundation.org.
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Which Thermos beverage container is best?
So popular that its brand name is now a generic term for any vacuum bottle, a Thermos beverage container is the obvious first choice for keeping drinks hot or cold. Durable and reliable, they’re great for all kinds of liquids, retaining their temperature all day.
Before choosing a Thermos, first consider what you need from a beverage container. Do you want to keep drinks hot or cold? What capacity do you require? If you’re looking for a large flask for hot and cold drinks, the Thermos Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle is ideal.
What to know before you buy a Thermos beverage container
Temperature retention
A Thermos doesn’t heat or chill its contents. Instead, it retains the temperature of whatever liquid you put inside. So, it keeps cold drinks cool and hot drinks warm. Most work for hot and cold drinks, but some are suitable for cold drinks only.
- Hot and cold drinks: Whether you want to take hot coffee to the park on a cold day or have refreshingly chilled lemonade all day, a Thermos that keeps drinks hot and cold is ideal.
- Cold drinks only: Thermos makes a handful of containers that are only designed to keep cold drinks cool. They’re usually aimed at kids for school or days out.
Capacity
The smallest Thermoses hold around 12 ounces, while the largest can hold up to 68 ounces.
- Small: Small Thermoses of around 12 to 20 ounces are great for use as a water bottle, for kids or for carrying a single large tea or coffee.
- Medium: Mid-sized containers can hold around 24 to 36 ounces. They’re ideal if you want to get a few drinks from your Thermos but don’t want to carry anything too bulky.
- Large: With 40- to 68-ounce capacities, these Thermos flasks are big enough for a crowd or to provide you with hot drinks all day. They’re popular for camping trips and with people who work outdoors.
What to look for in a quality Thermos beverage container
Materials
While Thermos containers used to have glass inserts, they’re now primarily made from stainless steel, with plastic stoppers and occasionally plastic lids. This makes them significantly more durable than old-style vacuum flasks.
Leak-proof
The last thing you want is your Thermos leaking into your bag or all over the passenger seat of your car. Most are completely leak-proof, as long as you close the lid properly, so there’s no need to worry about making a mess.
Drinking cup
Some flasks come with a lid that doubles as a drinking cup. Occasionally, they even have double-stacked lids to act as two cups. This saves you from carrying around a mug or glass for drinking.
Sweat-proof exterior
Due to the vacuum insulation, Thermos containers are sweat-proof, so you don’t get annoying condensation on the exterior when you put cold liquids inside.
Cool-touch exterior
For the same reason they don’t sweat, these containers remain cool to the touch, no matter how hot the liquid inside is.
Color
You can find Thermoses in a wide range of colors. Those made for kids even feature popular cartoons, movies and video game characters.
How much you can expect to spend on a Thermos beverage container
Small cold-only containers start at around $10-$15, while the largest hot-and-cold versions cost roughly $35-$45.
Thermos beverage container FAQ
Is drinking from stainless steel harmful?
A. Thermoses are made using food-grade stainless steel, which is completely safe at all temperatures. It doesn’t leach any chemicals into your drink and is easy to clean, so it won’t hold onto particles of old drinks that affect the taste of your beverages. It’s also not a good environment for mold or mildew to develop, so you shouldn’t have any issues with them in your container.
Are Thermos flasks dishwasher-safe?
A. Some are dishwasher-safe, but others aren’t, so check the manual before you clean yours this way. Those that can go in the dishwasher should usually go on the top rack, where they’ll get a more gentle clean. That said, you may find your container stays in better condition for longer if you wash it by hand. You can use a bottle brush to more effectively clean the interior.
What’s the best Thermos beverage container to buy?
Top Thermos beverage container
Thermos Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle
What you need to know: Thanks to its large capacity, this container can keep you in hot or cold drinks all day.
What you’ll love: The twist-and-pour stopper lets you pour drinks without removing the stopper completely. The stopper is leak-proof, and the lid doubles as a drinking cup. It’s dishwasher-safe on the top rack. It comes in 40-ounce and 68-ounce versions.
What you should consider: It has very few flaws, although a small number of buyers report receiving their flask dented slightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Thermos beverage container for the money
Thermos Funtainer Vacuum-Insulated Kids’ Straw Bottle
What you need to know: This compact 12-ounce bottle with built-in drinking straw is perfect for kids.
What you’ll love: It’s great for kids because it’s easy to carry and open. It comes in numerous colors and designs, including Pokemon and Super Mario versions. It keeps drinks cool for up to 12 hours.
What you should consider: It isn’t suitable for hot beverages.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Thermos the Rock Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle
What you need to know: Large and rugged, this flask holds 44 ounces and feels solidly made.
What you’ll love: It has a durable handle with a non-slip grip. It keeps hot drinks warm for 12 hours and cold drinks cool for 24 hours. It comes with a lid that you can use as a drinking cup.
What you should consider: The inside of the cup is plastic, which some people would rather not drink from directly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ATLANTA, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GID Industrial announced today it has acquired two industrial portfolios located in the I-95 Baltimore-Washington Corridor and North Las Vegas markets, adding 1.39 million square feet to the firm's portfolio. With 14 buildings across the portfolio, these acquisitions represent significant growth for the industrial platform and are well-aligned with the firm's strategy to acquire, develop, and manage light industrial assets in high barriers to entry locations with density and high incomes.
Totaling 959,570 square feet, the I-95 Baltimore-Washington Corridor portfolio comprises nine buildings with locations in Baltimore City and Howard County. The portfolio is currently occupied by 33 diverse tenants and offers 180 dock doors with 18'-24' clear heights, as well as a wide range of suite sizes. This is GID Industrial's first acquisition in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor, representing significant capital deployment and immediate scale in a highly desirable market.
The North Las Vegas Portfolio, known as Nellis Industrial Park, comprises five buildings totaling 433,270 square feet. The portfolio is 100 percent leased with 21 tenants occupying 22 suites. Nellis Industrial Park features 70 dock doors with 20'-24' clear heights and a wide range of suite sizes. With close proximity to 1-15 and Craig Road, this transaction expands GID Industrial's presence in the market, complementing the recent acquisition of SunPoint Commerce Center, an active JV development located just four miles away.
To learn more about GID Industrial, visit gid.com/industrial.
GID is a privately-held, vertically-integrated real estate company that owns and operates a portfolio of multifamily and industrial assets, as well as develops mixed-use projects. With corporate offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York and San Francisco, GID is an experienced real estate private equity investor and manager supported by an integrated operating platform and has 60+ years of experience across multiple asset classes. GID's existing and under-development properties are valued at over $26.7 billion as of March 31, 2022.
The current portfolio includes over 46,000 residential units, more than 20 million square feet of industrial space, and one million square feet of retail and office space. More information is available at www.gid.com.
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DANVERS, Mass., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCue Corporation, the leading provider in safety solutions, today announced the promotion of David Orfinik to Chief Sales Officer. He will lead the company's global sales strategy for both their Industrial Safety and Retail safety products.
David Orfinik has proven himself over the last 30 years to be a dynamic sales leader and has previously held executive positions in major private and public manufacturing companies. He joined the company in 2020 as Executive VP of Global Retail Sales, significantly contributing to the department's double-digit sales growth.
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside David over the past two years and I have seen David transform the Retail Division into a growth engine for our company. David will bring his same vision and energy level to Industrial Safety as our global sales leader," said McCue's CEO, David DiAntonio.
"I am very proud to be part of such a highly innovative and dynamic team for the past couple of years. McCue's business model on 'solving your company's most pressing business issues' in conjunction with our highly innovative process makes us a true industry leader," says David Orfinik. "I am looking forward to continued growth and partnering with customers."
Orfinik's leadership will support the company's mission to innovate with their customers every day to solve their most pressing safety needs.
McCue is the leader in safety innovations that keep people safe where they work, shop, and play.
With offices and distribution centers across the U.S., China, and the UK, they design, make, install, and support a full portfolio of safety solutions for retail stores, industrial facilities, and everywhere in between. Their turnkey support from product design through installation makes safety easy and accessible for all.
If you would like more information, please visit the company's website (www.mccue.com)
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Company's Open Kitchen Platform Delivers Unprecedented Operational Improvements for Inspire locations
NEWTON, Mass., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerhouse Dynamics, the leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT)-based solutions to improve restaurant and retail performance, has received a Maverick Award from Inspire® Brands, Inc. as the company's most innovative equipment supplier.
Powerhouse Dynamics President Jay Fiske and his colleague Robb Stanek accepted the award during a recent Inspire Brands Supplier Awards Ceremony and Reception in Atlanta.
The recognition is based on Powerhouse Dynamics' achievements with various Inspire Brands companies, including Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Dunkin'. Powerhouse Dynamics' Open Kitchen® platform is installed in more than 3,000 Inspire locations. The solution connects HVAC, refrigeration, cooking, and other equipment to cloud-based analytics and controls to drive operational efficiencies and utility savings, along with enhanced food safety, reduced labor content, and consistent product quality.
Peter Cryan, Vice President of Equipment and Automation, Inspire Brands, praised Powerhouse Dynamics for their "innovation and support," noting that "they set themselves apart by … doing what's never been done before."
"We are thrilled to be recognized for helping Inspire find new ways to delight their customers while increasing efficiencies and savings," said Mr. Fiske. "It is an honor to be recognized by their accomplished team."
About Powerhouse Dynamics
Founded in 2009 and acquired by The Middleby Corporation in 2019, Powerhouse Dynamics of Newton, MA is the leading provider of "Internet of things" (IoT)-based solutions to connect, analyze and control equipment to deliver enterprise-wide operational efficiencies. To learn more, visit powerhousedynamics.com.
About Inspire Brands
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose current portfolio nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco, and SONIC Drive-In locations worldwide, including more than 9,200 restaurants outside the United States. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit InspireBrands.com.
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Police: More than 50 shots fired at cookout; 2 kids hurt
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Police say more than 50 shots were fired at a Fourth of July cookout, leaving at least three people, including two children, injured.
Deonte Edmonds lives close to where the shooting happened at around 7 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of the Arlington Village Shopping Center in Indianapolis. He was just driving by when he noticed the families desperate for help.
“Kids running, families running, more cars pulling up, family members trying to figure out exactly what was going on,” Edmonds said.
Police say an 8-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were inside the bounce house when they got caught in the middle of gunfire. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Officers say a 28-year-old man was also shot and listed in critical condition.
“It does something to me because it’s like here is a family that is trying to celebrate the Fourth, that’s out here to have fun, that’s out here to do a barbeque, and to have someone to come and start shooting, it’s definitely heartbreaking,” Edmonds said.
Police called the shooting an unprovoked attack during which more than 50 shots were fired.
“I know there’s always been guns. There’s always been violence, but at one point in time, there was a time when you didn’t wake up every day and see that somebody had been shot,” Edmonds said.
Police are not able to release any information regarding a possible suspect at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
No arrests have been made yet.
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