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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced delivery of its industry-leading Radio Access Network (RAN) and its role to help power up Ameren's private communications network. This milestone is the result of a recently signed 10-year infrastructure and service partnership agreement between Ericsson and Ameren, an Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri to deploy the private communications infrastructure.
"Ameren is modernizing our grid, including deployment of a private network structure that will allow us to better serve customers. This technology will mean improved reliability, faster response time, grid security and lower costs for customers as we combine to a single standard solution," said Chris Vana, senior director of engineering and architecture at Ameren. "Ericsson has been a market leader in mission-critical private networks, and they are a trusted partner on our communications grid modernization journey. We are excited by our current and future opportunities with this partnership."
Ameren's approach to its communications grid modernization consolidates disparate network solutions into one highly-efficient communications network using the 900 MHz spectrum band. This is an affordable, well-propagating frequency that will not only improve operational and financial efficiencies, but enable Ameren to provide enhanced device management, monitoring and predictive analytics of assets, as well as deploy its own people to troubleshoot its telecommunication challenges. Ameren will also have a heightened level of cybersecurity as there will no longer be third-party vendors maintaining the data and information on the network. Ameren will be well-positioned and have capacity for forecasted growth, expansion of clean energy resources as well as better management, accountability and standards-based implementations in its service territory.
"In this fast-changing environment, utilities are looking to privatize their communications networks to improve how they monitor, control, optimize, and decarbonize every aspect of their smart grid ecosystem," said Koustuv Ghoshal, Vice President and Head of Utilities, Energy & Industrials at Ericsson North America. "Private communications networks enable leading IOUs such as Ameren in their digital transformation goals and reduction of operational costs, while accelerating decarbonization of the grid and improving connectivity for both the grid assets and workforce. Ericsson has a proven track record of delivering commercial communications infrastructure at both large and small utilities in North America. By leveraging our industry expertise and assets such as our Utilities Innovation Center and the Device Testing and Verification lab, we look forward to partnering with Ameren on their grid modernization journey."
Under the agreement to create the private network, Ericsson will supply Ameren with its carrier-grade cloud-native dual-mode core solution to support the network with geo-redundancy and RAN solutions, capable of supporting future upgrades.
Ericsson has a long track record delivering mission critical network solutions to industries globally, including some of the largest U.S. IOUs and rural municipal utilities, helping to support critical infrastructure for people and enterprises in rural and urban areas throughout the country. The partnership with Ameren is another of the large private network infrastructure and services agreements by a U.S. utility in Ericsson's expanding portfolio of large-scale private network agreements with IOUs.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A decades-old, mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card could break a record at auction.
The collector’s item from 1952 features one of baseball’s most celebrated and charismatic legends, and is widely regarded as one of just a handful in near-perfect condition.
It’s estimated the final cost of the card could exceed $10 million when the auction ends Aug. 27. The record is $6.6 million for a 1909 Honus Wagner card that was sold at auction a year ago, months after another 70-year-old Mantle card fetched $5.2 million.
Interest was already heavy Monday when the auction debuted online, with bidding already up to at least $4.2 million.
No matter the final price for the rare Mantle rookie card, it will be a hefty profit for the current owner, a New Jersey waste management entrepreneur who bought it for $50,000 at a New York City show in 1991.
“Every time he got up to the plate, the crowd would go crazy, the roars would be there. And he never disappointed you. … He had that aura about him,” card owner Anthony Giordano said of Mantle, who spent his entire career with the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968. “Whether you’re from the New York area or not, or a Yankees fan, it was always Mickey Mantle that was highlighted.”
The switch-hitting Mantle — “the Mick” — was a Triple Crown winner in 1956, a three-time American League MVP and a seven-time World Series champion. The Hall of Famer, who died in 1995, was considered a humble player on the field. When he hit a home run, he would often run the bases with his head bowed.
“I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases,” Mantle once said.
As for the baseball card, its rarity is on par with its subject’s mythical reputation.
“The quality of the card is the key,” said Derek Grady, the executive vice president of sports auctions for Heritage Auctions, which is running the bidding. “Four sharp corners, the gloss and the color jumps off the card.”
Grady said that the collectibles market is having a renaissance, noting that cards that are “the creme de la creme, the best of the best, are still selling despite the economy right now” and that Mantle, “the king” of baseball cards, “has always done well.”
Giordano, 75, said it was time to give the Mantle card a new home.
“It’s the right thing to do,” he said. “My boys and I have had the cards for over 30 years, and we’ve enjoyed it. We’ve enjoyed showing anybody that’s close to me — friends and relatives — and I think it’s time for someone else.”
The card will be on display in Atlantic City from Wednesday through Sunday at the National Sports Collectors Convention, and at the New York office of Heritage Auctions the following week.
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Deep-red Utah embraced voting by mail. Then came 2020.
By SAM METZ
Associated Press
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah was the only Republican-led state that mailed all active voters ballots before the 2020 election made the practice the subject of nationwide controversy. Though the GOP-majority Legislature overwhelmingly approved the state’s mail-in ballot law a decade ago, unsubstantiated worries about election fraud upended consensus and provoked a groundswell of vocal opposition to the overwhelmingly popular practice. Veteran Republican lawmakers in Utah — as well as in states such as Georgia and Nebraska — are stunned by how unproven claims about mail-in ballots and widespread fraud has transformed the policy discussion, but say most voters still prefer to vote by mail. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/22/deep-red-utah-embraced-voting-by-mail-then-came-2020/ | 2022-04-22T13:56:26Z |
PITTSBURGH, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a safe and simple way to see behind you when walking alone or in other situations," said an inventor, from Evanston, Ill., "so I invented the WRIGHT SIGHT. My design could help to reduce the incidence of assaults or abductions."
The invention enables an individual to clearly view the area behind them. In doing so, it enhances safety and situational awareness. It also eliminates the need to turn around and it could provide added peace of mind. The invention features a unique design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for runners, walkers, children, the elderly, college students, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-107, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Up2Us2022 is hybrid, in person at the NY Society for Ethical Culture and live streamed free.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
EVENT: Up2Us2022: Strategies and Solutions to Save the Coolest Planet in the Universe
VENUE: New York Society for Ethical Culture, Adler Hall, 2 West 64th Street, NYC
DATE: Monday, September 19th, 2022, 7:00 -- 8:45 p.m. ET
WHAT: For the fifth year in a row, a team of pro-bono women producers have created a highly anticipated event on the first night of Climate Week NYC, featuring a stellar lineup of world-renowned climate and sustainability thought leaders. This annual Climate Week event will feature iconic speakers, solutionaries and movement leaders addressing the need for solutions at the speed and scale required this critical decade.
WHO: You will be moved by a special video message from actress, talk-show host and sustainability advocate Drew Barrymore and touched by a live performance from 15-year old America's Got Talent runner-up and two time Golden Buzzer winner, singing phenom Angelica Hale.
The speakers will include:
Dr. Jonathan Foley: Chief Scientist & Exec Dir., Project Drawdown
Janine Benyus: Co-Founder, Biomimicry Institute
Kate Raworth: Creator, Doughnut Economics
Bill McKibben: Founder, Third Act, 350org
Xiye Bastida: Youth Activist, Co-founder, Re-Earth Initiative
JoJo Mehta: Exec. Dir., Stop Ecocide International
Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist, ABC News
Alexandria Villasenor: Youth Activist, Founder, Earth Uprising
Mark Hertsgaard: Exec. Dir., Covering Climate Now
Julia Olson: Founder, Our Children's Trust
- The event is hybrid, both in person at the NY Society for Ethical Culture and live streamed. Register for tickets HERE
- To interview any of the speakers or the event producers email up2us2022@gmail.com
- To be added to the Press List to cover the event live, please email request with your name and media affiliation to up2us2022@gmail.com
- To receive our full Media Toolkit, please request access to link by emailing our PR team at up2us2022@gmail.com
And a word about the team of pro bono producers from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Carlos Nobre: "I want to thank the entire team from Up2Us2022 for the work you are doing to find solutions to cool the planet."
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Plus Solutions Revenue Grew by 69%; Represents in Q1 a Record 13% of Total Revenue and 30-40% of Total Gross Profit
VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BBTV Holdings Inc. (TSX: BBTV) (OTCQX: BBTVF) (the "Company"), a media tech company that uses technology enabled solutions to help content creators become more successful, today announced financial results for Q1 2022 ended on March 31, 2022.
The Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), along with full financial statements are posted and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
Plus Solutions revenue growth is expected to exceed 40% on an annual basis for 2022, or almost double previous annual growth rate guidance of 23% provided by the Company.
"Q1 2022 results show continued strong growth in higher margin Plus Solutions," said Shahrzad Rafati, Chairperson and CEO of BBTV. "Plus Solutions Revenue grew by 69%, led by strong uptake of Content Management solutions by major media brands during the quarter. Our investments in Plus Solutions are beginning to show up in our performance, where revenue from all our major Plus Solutions categories including Content Management, Direct Advertising Sales, and Mobile Gaming Apps, have all grown by over 40% in the quarter. "
Q1 2022 Financial Highlights:
- Plus Solutions revenue in Q1 2022 grew by 69% in comparison to the same quarter last year and in Q1 2022 represents a record 13% of total revenue and 30-40% of total gross profit
- Plus Solutions revenue growth is expected to exceed 40% on an annual basis for 2022, or almost double previous annual growth rate guidance of 23% provided by the Company.
- Revenue from all of the Company's major Plus Solution categories including Content Management, Direct Advertising Sales, and Mobile Gaming Apps, have all grown by over 40% in Q1 2022 in comparison to the same quarter last year.
- Adjusted Gross Profit1, which is a non-GAAP financial measure and defined as Gross Profit excluding amortization associated with the purchase price allocation ("PPA") related to the initial public offering, for Q1 2022 was $9.2 million, a 5% decrease in comparison to $9.6 million reported for the same quarter last year due to the decrease in revenue across Base Solutions.
- BBTV Share1 of revenue, which is a non-GAAP financial measure and defined as revenue less content creator and third-party platform fees, for Q1 2022 was $9.6 million, a 4% decrease compared to $10.0 million reported for Q1 2021.
- Adjusted Gross Margin2, which is a non-GAAP ratio and defined as Adjusted Gross Profit1 divided by BBTV Share, was 95.6% for Q1 2022, comparable to 96.0% reported for Q1 2021. Adjusted Gross Margin2 should remain stable and above 90% for the foreseeable future.
- Gross Margin Excluding PPA Amortization2, which is a non-GAAP ratio and defined as Adjusted Gross Profit1 divided by revenue, was 9.3% in Q1 2022 up from 9.0% in Q1 2021 due to the higher revenue mix of Plus Solutions. Plus Solutions should continue to help contribute to further margin expansion in future quarters.
The current period increase in cash outflows from operating activities over Q1 2021 was primarily due to the changes in the timing of receipts or payments of working capital items.
The current period increase in cash outflows from operating activities over Q4 2021 was primarily due to the changes in the timing of receipts or payments of working capital items.
Q1 2022 Key Metrics:
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased by ($7.7) million or (7%) when compared to the same period of the prior year. This decline in revenue for the current three-month period was due to a decline in Views and RPMs, partially offset by an increase in revenue in the higher margin Plus Solutions revenue stream. The increase in Views associated with COVID-19 consumers' consumption patterns started to subside when lockdowns ended in many parts of the world, resulting in a decline in Views when compared to the same period of the prior year. The decline in RPMs was due to a lack of monetization on YouTube Shorts content, and when removing this impact, RPMs would have grown by 16% when compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
In Q1 2022, about 20% of our views came from YouTube Shorts, which presents a significant upside for when that format becomes monetized, and we believe that this will begin soon. RPMs for monetizable content grew by 16% compared to Q1 last year. The continued growth of our Base Solutions business alongside the changing consumption landscape presents strong opportunities for RPM growth as monetization continues to mature across all key platforms. While micro content like YouTube Shorts isn't monetized today, once it becomes monetized across our entire library, it could represent incremental revenue of over $90 million annually across our Base Solutions at current market rates. The Company expects its RPMs for monetizable content to continue to trend upward, particularly as our Plus Solutions continue to scale and as the YouTube Shorts monetization is activated.
Conference Call Details:
Tuesday May 17, 2022, 7:00 am Pacific Time / 10:00 am Eastern Time.
Participant Information:
Access Code: 414621
United States: 1 844 200 6205
United States (Local): 1 646 904 5544
Canada dial-in number (Toll Free): 1 833 950 0062
Canada dial-in number (Local): 1 226 828 7575
All other locations: +1 929 526 1599
Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call.
To coincide with the call, an Investor Highlights presentation will be available at: https://investors.bbtv.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx
Links to SEDAR filings, conference call recordings and press releases are available on the investor website at: https://investors.bbtv.com/
Telephonic Replay:
Access Code: 329687
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May 17, 2022 11:00 ET – May 30, 2022 23:59 ET
Income Statement:
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and non-GAAP Ratios Reconciliation Tables:
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
BBTV Share, Adjusted Gross Profit, and Adjusted Gross Margin
Free Cash Flow
About BBTV
BBTV is a global media and technology company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company's mission is to help content creators become more successful. With creators ranging from individuals to global media brands, BBTV provides comprehensive, end-to-end Solutions to increase viewership and drive revenue powered by its innovative technology, while allowing creators to focus on their core competency – content creation. In December 2021, BBTV had the fourth most unique monthly viewers among digital platforms with more than 600 million globally, who consumed more than 35 billion minutes of video content [1]. (www.bbtv.com)
[1] Calculations and classifications made by BBTV based on data from Comscore's "Top 12 Countries = January 2021 comScore Video Metrix Media Trend – Multi-Platform – Top 100 Video Properties Report"; Top 12 countries represent ~50% of world's digital population.
Links to SEDAR filings, conference call recordings and press releases are available on the investor website at: https://investors.bbtv.com/
Key Metric Definitions
The information presented within this press release includes certain financial measures such as non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, and supplementary financial measures, as well as a non-financial performance measure (collectively, "Key Metrics") to assist investors in assessing the overall operating performance of the Company. These measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. They are not standardized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS, and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. These Key Metrics are used to provide investors with supplemental information on our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use Key Metrics in the evaluation of issuers. Our management also uses Key Metrics in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation.
The numbers for the Company's Key Metrics and related information are calculated using external industry data sources and/or internal company data. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures or ratios or other metrics used by other companies and may not be comparable to similar meanings prescribed by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. Moreover, some of these adjustments or measures are provided for period-over-period comparison purposes, and investors should be cautioned that the effect of the adjustments provided herein is not indicative of the actual effect on the Company's operating results.
Non-GAAP Ratios contained in this press release are:
"Adjusted Gross Margin" means Adjusted Gross Profit divided by BBTV Share; and
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" means Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
"Gross Margin Excluding PPA Amortization" means Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures contained in this press release include all financial figures with a Pro-Forma Adjustment (see Pro Forma Basis) as well as the following:
"Adjusted EBITDA" means net earnings or loss, as applicable, before finance expenses, income tax expense (recovery), amortization and depreciation, share-based compensation, unrealized and realized gains or losses due to foreign exchange, transaction-related costs, and certain other items as set out in the reconciliation table;
"BBTV Share" means revenue less content creator and third-party platform fees;
"Adjusted Gross Profit" means gross profit plus amortization associated with intangible assets acquired as part of the Business Combination Transaction;
"Free Cash Flow" means cash flows from (used in) operating activities less purchases of property and equipment and purchase or development of intangible assets;
See the financial tables above for a reconciliation of the non-GAAP ratios and non-GAAP financial measures.
Supplementary Financial Measures
Supplementary Financial Measures contained in this press release are:
"Advertising Revenue" means the revenue generated from advertising sales from the Company's owned and licensed video on demand content across digital platforms, rights management revenue from advertising sales on video on demand content, and in-app advertising on Mobile Gaming Apps.
"RPMs" or "Revenue per one thousand video Views" means the Advertising Revenues for every thousand Views generated by the Company's owned and licensed digital content. The Company does not provide a reconciliation for RPMs as there are no directly comparable IFRS measures for the components that make up RPMs.
"Gross Margin" means gross profit divided by revenue.
We monitor Advertising Revenue and RPMs to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. These measures are also used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. Unless the context otherwise requires, the Company believes that readers should consider the applicable metrics to be indicative of engagement and monetization trends that are key factors that affect the Company's revenue. The Company may or may not update these metrics based on the Company's determination of applicability, circumstance, relevance or other considerations.
Non-Financial Performance Measures
Views are one of BBTV's non-financial performance measures and are defined as the number of views, in billions, of the Company's owned and licensed digital video content on various platforms, notably YouTube, for the stated period. The presentation of Views is reliant on certain third-party industry data and therefore is not comprehensive and may exclude views of the Company's content on certain platforms or in geographies whereby such data sources are unable to or do not track such information. Trends in Views affect revenue and financial results by influencing the Company's volume of salable media inventory, RPMs, as well as its product offerings, expenses and capital expenditures.
While Views are reported using reasonable judgments and estimates of the audience and its engagement with its content for the applicable period of measurement, there are certain challenges and limitations in measuring the usage of its content across its audience. Such challenges and limitations may also affect the Company's understanding of certain details of its business. For example, the methodologies used to measure the Company's Views and RPMs (see "Supplementary Financial Measures" above) may be susceptible to algorithm, calculation or other technical or human errors, and following an acquisition or strategic transaction, certain data may be, among other things, integrated, analyzed and reported differently by the Company than it was by the target or the strategic partner. Moreover, the Company's or its data provider's business intelligence tools may experience glitches or fail on a particular data backup or upload, which could lead to certain customer activity not being properly included in the calculation of Views and RPMs. Although the Company typically attempts to address and correct any such failures and inaccuracies relatively quickly, its reported Views and RPMs are still susceptible to the same and its estimations of such metrics may be lower or higher than the actual numbers.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward–looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is not information about historical facts but instead represents the Company's intentions, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives and strategies regarding future events and results, and includes certain financial outlooks. Financial outlooks, in particular, are provided to aid in understanding management's goals and expectations regarding future financial matters, and, for all the reasons set out below, may not be achieved. Such financial outlooks may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information contained in this press release includes statements that Plus Solutions revenue growth is expected to exceed 40% on an annual basis for 2022, or almost double previous annual growth rate guidance of 23% provided by the Company; Adjusted Gross Margin should remain stable and above 90% for the foreseeable future; Plus Solutions should continue to help contribute to further margin expansion in future quarters; In Q1 2022, about 20% of our views came from YouTube Shorts, which presents a significant upside for when that format becomes monetized, and we believe that this will begin soon; The continued growth of our Base Solutions business alongside the changing consumption landscape presents strong opportunities for RPM growth as monetization continues to mature across all key platforms; While micro content like YouTube Shorts isn't monetized today, once it becomes monetized across our entire library, it could represent incremental revenue of over $90 million annually across our Base Solutions at current market rates; and the Company expects its RPMs for monetizable content to continue to trend upward, particularly as our Plus Solutions continue to scale and as the YouTube Shorts monetization is activated. Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such information is given, including but not limited to the Company's assumptions that its current growth plans will not change in any material respect; that its internal financial forecasts and models, including its estimates of costs and revenue are accurate are accurate; that its assumptions regarding continued growth, changes and trends in the Company's industry and the global economy will be met; that the Company's NFT and Web3 division will be successful; that the Company's Plus Solutions revenue will continue to grow and to show greater margins than its Base Solutions; that the Company's churn will continue to remain low; that the Company will continue to contract with new content creators and to continue to receive increasing Views; that the Company will enter into an increasing number of Direct Advertising Sales Strategic Deals and Content Management agreements; that RPMs will continue to increase; the timely receipt of required regulatory approvals and strategic partner support; the absence of new laws, regulations, rules or policies of governments, platforms and other strategic partners, that may negatively impact the business of BBTV; our ability to build our market share, enter new markets and maintain and expand geographic scope; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and to execute on our growth plans; our ability to obtain and maintain financing on acceptable terms; that YouTube Shorts will be monetized soon; that our Base and Plus Solutions will continue to grow; as well as the Company's assumptions regarding foreign exchange rates. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to the risk that the Company's assumptions on which its forward-looking information is based may not be accurate; the effect of competition; that the Company has a history of losses and negative cash flow; that the Company's agreements with platforms, creators or others may terminate early or not be renewed either on similar terms or at all; that the Company's or its creators' NFTs may not realize significant revenue or at all; that the Company's Plus Solutions may not continue to be attractive to creators and may not realize our expectations; the regulatory environment and in particular, the fact that NFTs and WEb3 are a relatively recent concept and new regulations may be enacted with which the Company may not be able to comply, and government regulation of the Internet as well as privacy regulation which are both evolving and unfavourable developments could have an adverse impact on the Company's operating results; litigation risk; intellectual property risks; the Company's need for timely performance by its creators and strategic partners; the Company's need for additional capital; the Company's significant reliance on its relationship with one digital platform; and the impact of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic; as well as the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 29, 2022 filed on sedar at www.sedar.com and in the Company's other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward–looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Media Relations
Mark Funston,
Head of Marketing and PR,
778-288-4950
mfunston@bbtv.com
Investor Relations
ir@bbtv.com
Ron Shuttleworth
Partner
Oak Hill Financial Inc
(647)–500–7371
rshuttleworth@oakhillfinancial.ca
BBTV-F
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Which LED headlights are best?
LED headlights are the most modern version of headlights you can buy for your car and your best option. While expensive, they last longer and provide brighter illumination than previous headlight technology. However, you must be careful when purchasing them as certain aspects aren’t legal, whether federally or by state and local laws.
The best LED headlights are the Auxito LED Headlight Bulbs. They are easy to install and provide a powerful brightness. They are also rated to last for up to or more than 30,000 hours.
What to know before you buy LED headlights
LED vs. high-intensity discharge vs. halogen headlights
It’s essential to understand the differences between headlight types to make an informed decision about what’s best for you.
- LED headlights use light-emitting diodes powered by an electric charge. They are brighter, last longer and use less energy but become hotter.
- HID headlights use two electrodes that create an arc between them by traveling through xenon gas. They aren’t as good as LEDs but cost less.
- Halogen headlights use halogen gas to increase the brightness and lifespan of a heated wire. They are cheap but dim and short-lived.
Single- vs. dual-beam
Some cars use single- or dual-beam headlight setups. You cannot use a single-beam LED headlight in a car with a dual-beam setup and vice versa.
- Single-beam headlights use one bulb each for low and high beams, so you’ll need four individual bulbs.
- Dual-beam headlights use one bulb to serve both functions by using two filaments.
Controller area network bus system
Modern cars use CAN bus systems that allow the various digital pieces of your car to communicate with each other. If your car uses this system, your LED headlights need to be CAN bus compatible. If they aren’t, you can find special modules that add the functionality, but this increases the price and installation complexity.
What to look for in quality LED headlights
Brightness and color
The light of the headlights is described with brightness and color.
- Brightness is given in lumens. Most LED headlights have at least 7,000 lumens, though most have 10,000-plus. Comparatively, halogen and HID bulbs struggle to surpass 1,000 to 5,000 lumens.
- Color is given in Kelvin. LED headlights typically have 6,000K to 7,000K — this emits a clean white light. More than this, the light starts to become blueish, which is illegal. Comparatively, halogen and HID bulbs typically have 4,000K to 5,000K, which emits a yellowish light.
Heat
LED lights generate high levels of heat, which decreases efficiency. So, LED headlights include heat sinks and fans to combat this. Better headlights use smaller heat sinks and fans, making them easier to install.
How much you can expect to spend on LED headlights
LED headlights usually cost $25-$100 for a pair with better options typically costing around $40-$60. Similar headlights may have a considerable gulf in cost if one is meant for common cars and the other is for something rare.
LED headlights FAQ
What makes LEDs the best headlights?
A. There are three main reasons LEDs are better than HID and halogen headlights.
- LEDs emit a bright white light that reaches full intensity instantly for superior night vision.
- They have the same brightness throughout their lifespan rather than growing less bright as time goes on like HIDs and halogens.
- They don’t reflect on snow and fog as badly as HIDs and halogens.
What are the laws surrounding LED headlights?
A. Most LED headlights are perfectly legal, but a few factors may render a few illegal.
- They must be DOT compliant, meaning the Department of Transportation has tested them for safety.
- Their color must be white or yellow. Other colors are illegal. Blue is the most common of the illegal varieties.
- They cannot be bright enough to affect oncoming traffic adversely. The only way to ensure this is to have them inspected and compared to your state’s regulations.
Are LED headlights hard to install?
A. Yes and no. The first step is making sure your prospective headlights are compatible with your car’s make, model and year. You don’t need to have a mechanic’s experience for the actual installation, but you still need to have the proper tools. The entire process can take anywhere between 30 and 90 minutes.
What are the best LED headlights to buy?
Top LED headlights
What you need to know: These are extra-bright and extra-long-lasting.
What you’ll love: Most purchasers found these bulbs exceptionally easy to install, plus they are CAN bus ready and error-free. They are compatible with H8, H9 and H11 sockets. They provide a combined 12,000 lumens of brightness and are a 6,500K cool white color.
What you should consider: Purchasers with projector headlights had some issues with the brightness being lower than it should be. Others had issues with the bulbs fading after a few months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LED headlights for the money
What you need to know: These work with a large range of vehicles.
What you’ll love: These fit most common cars and especially older models of common cars. They are rated to last for up to seven years and 30,000 hours of use. They have a brightness of 8,000 lumens and a cool white 6,000K color.
What you should consider: The 8,000-lumen brightness isn’t as powerful as most headlights. A few shoppers struggled a little to install them in their cars.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: These are excellent for short-range illumination.
What you’ll love: These bulbs provide a staggering 14,000 lumens worth of brightness with a crisp white 6,000K color. They are rated to last for 50,000 hours of use and up to 5 years longer than the average LED headlight.
What you should consider: As these are designed to focus on short-range illumination, their long-distance illumination can be poor. Installation can be difficult, thanks to their long bulb housing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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OKLAHOMA CITY, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) (the "Company") plans to announce second quarter 2022 results and file the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on Thursday, July 28, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company also plans to publish a second quarter 2022 summary presentation to its website at www.CLR.com on Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Company does not intend to host a conference call in connection with its second quarter 2022 results.
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As previously announced on June 14, 2022, the Company received a non-binding proposal from Harold G. Hamm, on behalf of himself, the Harold G. Hamm Trust and certain trusts established for the benefit of Mr. Hamm's family members (collectively, the "Hamm Family"), to acquire for cash all of the outstanding shares of common stock (the "Common Stock") of the Company, other than shares of Common Stock owned by the Hamm Family and shares of Common Stock underlying unvested equity awards issued under the Company's long-term incentive plans, at a price of $70.00 per share. The Company's board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors (the "Special Committee") to evaluate and consider the Hamm Family's proposal. The Special Committee has hired independent legal and financial advisors, and the Special Committee's evaluation is ongoing.
The Company cautions its shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that the Hamm Family's proposal constitutes only an indication of interest and does not constitute a binding commitment with respect to a proposed transaction. Moreover, no assurance can be given that such proposal will result in a transaction occurring or its timing or ultimate terms.
About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. and a leader in America's energy renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company is also the largest producer in the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma and has newly acquired positions in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin of Texas. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the new world oil market. In 2022, the Company will celebrate 55 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
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New Scottish law makes menstrual products free for all
LONDON (AP) — A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure menstrual products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.
Under the new law, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government bodies must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms. The Scottish government already invested millions of pounds since 2017 to fund free period products in educational institutions, but the law makes it a legal requirement.
A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place — such as the local library or community center — where they can pick up period products.
“Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said.
“This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she added.
The bill, which was passed unanimously in 2020, was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon, who had campaigned against “period poverty” — when someone who needs sanitary products can’t afford them.
The Scottish government said its move was world-leading, with countries including South Korea and New Zealand taking similar approaches.
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A North Texas man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for assaulting an Asian family he blamed for the Covid-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Jose Gomez III, 21, pleaded guilty in February to three counts of committing hate crimes. CNN has reached out to his lawyer for comment.
Gomez saw a Burmese family with three young children enter a Sam's Club in Midland, Texas, in March 2020, and, believing they were Chinese, followed them into the store, according to federal prosecutors.
Gomez grabbed kitchen knives that were being sold at the store and attacked the family, slashing the father and a child who was then 6 years old, according to the criminal complaint.
Prosecutors said Thursday the blade of the knife entered millimeters from the child's right eye, cut his ear and slashed the back of the child's head.
A store employee who intervened was also stabbed in the leg, according to prosecutors. As the suspect was being held to the ground, prosecutors said, he yelled to the Asian family -- "Get out of America!"
Gomez later admitted to authorities he had attacked the family and that he targeted the father and "whoever I think came from the country who started spreading the disease around."
Gomez told authorities he intended to kill the father and also admitted to targeting the children, the complaint said.
Hate crimes across the US have risen since the onset of the pandemic, including attacks on Asian Americans, who are often brutally -- and sometimes fatally -- targeted and erroneously blamed for the pandemic.
"It is our hope today's sentence will help the victims with the healing process," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Jeffery R. Downey said in a statement.
"Rest assured, the FBI and our law enforcement partners will aggressively pursue anyone who commits these violent acts to ensure the civil rights of all Americans are protected."
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Vital to virtually every electronic application, electrical connectivity solutions transmit
electrical current from an energy source to devices and equipment that use energy to
perform a task.
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, offers more than 1,500 ready-to-ship electrical connectivity solutions from industry-leading suppliers including Heyco, LÜTZE and Southwire. Allied also offers facility maintenance solutions from leading suppliers like Makita that support the installation of electrical connectivity solutions. Vital to virtually every electronic application, electrical connectivity solutions transmit electrical current from an energy source, like a wall outlet, to devices and equipment that use that energy to perform a task.
Heyco has almost 100 years of experience designing and manufacturing high-quality, competitively priced connector and cable management solutions engineered to satisfy demanding application requirements in a wide range of industries. Solutions include stamped electrical components, bushings, cable clamps, conduit, cord grips and fittings.
LÜTZE has more than 60 years' experience designing and developing reliable, innovative and efficient electrical and electronic components optimized for industrial automation and railway applications, and was one of the world's first purveyors of highly flexible cables. Solutions include cables, cable management solutions and electronic connectors.
Southwire is a leading global supplier of wire and cable solutions with more than 70 years' experience and produces roughly half of the cable used to transmit and distribute electricity in the United States. Solutions include NFPA 79 cables ideal for use in applications including fans, pumps, conveyors, compressors, elevators, extruders, crushers and presses.
Makita has more than 100 years' experience designing and manufacturing power equipment and tools renowned for delivering best-in-class power, performance and durability on a wide variety of jobsites all over the world.
Allied supplies more than 3.5 million products from more than 650 trusted suppliers — including more than 250,000 ready-to-ship products in categories extending from passive, active, electromechanical and interconnect components to automation and control equipment — and offers a comprehensive suite of services and tools including the industry's largest collection of 360º product images, an extensive range of 3D CAD models, more than 1.1 million up-to-date datasheets, a highly experienced technical support team, kitting, bagging and labeling services and a BOM tool. Allied also publishes its Expert Advice series of articles and podcasts designed to place critical industry knowledge and expertise at its customers' fingertips and help them identify product and technology solutions as unique as their businesses.
For more information about electrical connectivity, please check out "An Introduction to Electrical Connectivity," an Ask the Expert Q&A with Allied Technical Support Manager Jeff Clonts.
Allied Electronics & Automation, part of RS Group
Allied Electronics & Automation is a trading brand of RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations. RS Group plc stocks more than 700,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide a wide range of product and service solutions to over 1.2 million industrial customers. With operations in 32 countries, we trade through multiple channels and ship nearly 60,000 parcels daily.
We support customers across the product life cycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimizing inventory in the maintenance phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2021, reported revenue of £2.0 billion. RS Group plc has nine operating brands: RS Components, Allied Electronics & Automation, RS Pro, OKdo, DesignSpark, IESA, Synovos, Needlers and Liscombe.
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BOSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Retirement, a company of Manulife Investment Management, has released its most recent State of the Participant report, showing nearly 53% of its defined contribution (DC) retirement plan participants are positioned to replace at least 70% of their employment income in their retirement years. A common benchmark of retirement readiness, this year's income replacement data sees an increase of nearly five percentage points from 2020 and the highest income replacement John Hancock Retirement has seen in the report since the data has been available.1,2
"In the wake of historically high savings rates and substantial gains in the stock market in 2020 and 2021, we saw improvements in retirement readiness within every age group in 2022, with nearly 70% for those under age 40 on-track," said Sue Reibel, CEO, John Hancock Retirement. "We are pleased to see these results in the data, and we are optimistic about maintaining these results over the long-term. We are confident that the best way to help plan participants progress towards their retirement goals is to provide them a workplace savings plan that gives access to the information, tools and resources they need to make sound savings and investing decisions."
Additional findings from the 2022 State of the Participant study include:
As seen in past reports, the chances of achieving retirement readiness were highest when plan sponsors took advantage of both types of automatic plan features, including auto-enrollment and the auto-increase feature. In 2021, plans that auto-enrolled eligible employees and included automatic annual deferral increases of 1% a year up to 10% achieved average plan-level retirement readiness of 65%. This compares to 52% for plans without any auto features.
The data in the report also found that an increase in the auto-escalation limit has a positive impact on retirement readiness. While a 10% cap has historically been the standard, approximately 60% of plan sponsors are now selecting limits of 15% or higher, with 25% and 15% being the most popular choices.
What's more, participants are open to saving more each year through auto-escalation. With each passing year, fewer participants opt out of automatic-escalation over five years with only 5% opting out of auto increases in year four and only 3% in year five. The opt-out data suggests that communicating in the first year of enrollment is vitally important to help participants understand the importance of saving more each year and the impact it can have on reaching retirement readiness goals as the most recent report shows more than half of participants opted out of auto-escalation in the first year of enrollment.
Consistent with ongoing labor trends, the percentages of participants leaving their plans between 2019 and 2021 varied by industry and age. Plan turnover was high among those under age 30 in retail and service firms. It was low among people in their 50s working in the materials industry and in the banking, finance, and insurance sector.
All these participants were faced with extremely important decisions about what to do with their savings upon leaving their defined contribution plans. The data shows that for participants departing their DC plans in 2021, 61% elected to move their money directly to an IRA or a new employer's DC plan. However, almost four out of ten of those leaving their plan cashed out their account—which exposed them to immediate tax liability, possible tax penalties and a step backward from their retirement goals. This represents an opportunity for plan providers to provide all departing employees with estimates of the amount they would save on current taxes as well as the potential growth they would experience by making a timely rollover or electing to remain in their current plan. 3
More than one-in-ten (11%) of defined contribution open architecture plans administered by John Hancock Retirement make environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds directly available as an option for plan participants, with a total of 80 funds represented. This number may grow in the future, as the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a change to ERISA in October 2021 that would officially allow fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in selecting funds for their DC plan lineups. The interest we've seen on ESG fund option adoption has taken place despite these rules not yet being effective. Interestingly, while some industry trends have shown that younger participants would be attracted to ESG funds, John Hancock Retirement data shows the average age of those investing in these strategies as closer to 50 years of age.4
Increasing inflation can have a negative impact on retirement plans. Investors may feel as though they're facing the difficult decision of adding money to their portfolio in the short term, decreasing their income goals in retirement or postponing retirement. However, evaluating an investment strategy, such as stable value funds, can potentially offer a hedge against inflation.
Stable value funds seek to offer a higher yield than money market funds and short to intermediate bond-like performance—all with an insurance-backed guarantee. As the U.S. continues to deal with the highest inflation in decades, the unique advantages of stable value—including their guarantees and ability to help counter inflation—make them a potentially attractive option. 5 This year's State of the Participant data shows that 12% of participants are invested in stable value funds, including over 17% of those age 50 and older.
Building a retirement portfolio takes years of planning and discipline, and as the past few years have shown, plans can come under stress by any number of factors. Understanding the impact of inflation on portfolios can be an important tool to help investors plan for retirement.
"While the data showing gains in retirement readiness across age groups is very encouraging, we understand that economic conditions and each individual's personal situation can present challenges. Our message is to stay committed to saving, consider increasing contributions when you are able and remain focused on your risk tolerance and time horizon when making investment decisions," said Scott Francolini, head of strategic relationship management and consulting, John Hancock Retirement. "We're committed to continuing to work closely with plan sponsors and financial professionals to help support Americans along their journey to retirement readiness."
For complete information about a particular investment option, please read the fund prospectus or offering memorandum/trust document. You should carefully consider the objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. The prospectus or offering memorandum/trust document contains this and other important information about the investment option and investment company. Please read the prospectus or offering memorandum/trust document carefully before you invest or send money. Prospectus or offering memorandum/trust document may only be available in English.
John Hancock Retirement is the U.S. retirement business of Manulife Investment Management. For more than 50 years, we've helped people plan and invest for retirement; today, we're one of the largest full-service providers in the United States.i We take a hands-on consultative approach based on the idea that no two plans- and no two plan participants are exactly alike. We partner with plan sponsors, financial professionals, and third-party administrators to ensure that every plan is personal to the participant and delivers results.
As of March 31, 2022, John Hancock serviced over 54,000 retirement plans with over 3.1 million participants and over $215 billion in AUMA.ii
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 19 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC is the principal underwriter and wholesale distribution broker dealer for the John Hancock mutual funds. Member FINRA, SIPC.
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services LLC offers administrative or recordkeeping services to sponsors and administrators of retirement plans. John Hancock Trust Company LLC provides trust and custodial services to such plans. Group annuity contracts and recordkeeping agreements are issued by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, New York. Product features and availability may differ by state. Securities offered through John Hancock Distributors LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC.
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Which ‘Paw Patrol’ games are best?
Kids from ages 3 to 8 love “Paw Patrol.” The popular Nickelodeon TV show tells tales of a pack of pups that follow a boy named Ryder to help the people of Adventure Bay get out of trouble. Each of the pups has a specific area of expertise they call upon to complete their missions. Each pup has special tools, a high tech backpack and a customized Pupmobile they ride on to their rescue missions.
When he gets a call for help, Ryder selects a team of pups that have the skills called for in this latest situation. If you are looking for a game where kids can save Adventure City and rescue lonely pups from obedience school, take a look at the Paw Patrol: Adventure City Lookout Tower Board Game.
What to know before you buy a ‘Paw Patrol’ game
“Paw Patrol” makes many different categories of products that feature the lovable pups. Choose from action figures, games, crafts, electronics, vehicles, plush toys and playsets. Paw Patrol toys are one of the favorite categories, as are “Paw Patrol” games.
Ryder
Ryder is a 10-year-old boy who is the leader of Paw Patrol. When emergencies arise in Adventure Bay, he leads the pups on another adventure to help citizens get out of trouble. Ryder trained all of the pups to do specific jobs and invented gadgets and vehicles for them to use.
Marshall
Marshall is a Dalmatian puppy who is both a firefighter and a medic. He puts out fires and uses his long ladder to rescue animals. Marshall drives a red fire truck, wears a fire helmet and has an x-ray screen he uses to check for broken bones.
Chase
Chase is a German Shepherd puppy who does triple duty as a police dog, traffic cop and spy. He wears a blue uniform and a police hat with a black bill and a badge. Chase drives a police car with flashing lights and siren.
Skye
Skye is a Cockapoo who wears pink clothes and flies a gray and pink rescue helicopter. She has wings in her Pup Pack.
Everest
Everest is a Siberian Husky with pale lavender fur. She is the Paw Patrol’s mountain rescue pup. Everest clears snow from the roads and climbs mountains with her grappling hook. Her vehicle is a treaded Sno Cat.
Rocky
Rocky is a mixed breed pup who is a recycler. He picks up things he finds and uses them for other purposes. Rocky has a pup pack full of tools of all types and can fix anything. He is gray, with white paws and a white tip on his tail. Rocky drives a garbage truck that converts into a tugboat.
Wild Cat
Wild Cat is the Paw Patrol’s first feline member. He is a famous stunt cyclist whose motorcycle has claws for wheels. Wild Cat is brown and white and is fearless.
What to look for in a quality ‘Paw Patrol’ game
When you join the Paw Patrol, you take their official pledge: “In dark of night and light of day, we the Paw Patrol will serve Adventure Bay. From runaway trains to stranded vehicles, we’ll rush to the rescue with wagging tails. If danger is near, just give a yelp! The Paw Patrol is here to help!”
Age range
“Paw Patrol” makes games for kids from 3 to 8. Choose the game that is made for your child’s age range and maturity level. Choose a too-simple game and your child will get bored quickly. Choose one that is too hard and your child will not have any fun.
How much you can expect to spend on a ‘Paw Patrol’ game
There are many “Paw Patrol” games available from between $10 and $20. Larger and more sophisticated games and playsets start at around $40 and go to more than $100.
‘Paw Patrol’ game FAQ
Are all ‘Paw Patrol’ games versions of familiar games?
A. Yes, most are, including jigsaw puzzles, racing sets, stacking games, hammer games and board games.
Are any of the ‘Paw Patrol’ pups collectibles?
A. Some people collect “Paw Patrol” action figures and poseables, but most just play the games.
What are the best ‘Paw Patrol’ games to buy?
Top ‘Paw Patrol’ game
Paw Patrol: Adventure City Lookout Tower Board Game
What you need to know: Kids 4 and up save Adventure City by finding the tokens they need for their mission to rescue lonely pups from obedience school.
What you’ll love: The rules of this “Paw Patrol” game are simple, and no reading is required to play the game. It includes 1 game board, 1 lookout tower, 1 control center console, 6 character movers with stands, 50 action tokens, 6 mission cards, 2 clips and 1 die for rolling.
What you should consider: This game can be played by two to six players and usually takes only 20 minutes or less.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘Paw Patrol’ game for the money
Paw Patrol All Paws on Deck Foam Floor Puzzle
What you need to know: All the Paw “Patrol” Pups are here in this large foam floor puzzle made for kids from 3 to 8 years old.
What you’ll love: This 13 by 24 inch “Paw Patrol” game is made of large, soft pieces that are easy for kids to handle and fit together. The fun and challenge are great for smaller kids and even rough handling won’t damage the pieces.
What you should consider: On rare occasions there have been reports of missing pieces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Spin Master Hedbanz Junior Paw Patrol Picture Guessing Game
What you need to know: Kids aged 5 and up enjoy playing this “Paw Patrol” animal-guessing game of “What am I?” with their families and friends.
What you’ll love: Kids play a hybrid version of the classic 20 Questions and Indian poker games by asking such questions as “Do I have feathers?” and “Can I fly?” Kids develop their social skills along with their ability to use deductive reasoning in this mashup of Blind Man’s Bluff. This “Paw Patrol” game includes 24 animal cards, 32 clue cards, 4 clue card maps, 4 headbands and an animal card map.
What you should consider: Some of the smaller pieces are potential choking hazards, so be careful around little kids.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Two men have died and two others were in critical but stable condition after being rescued from the cold waters of Long Island Sound, where their boat capsized Sunday morning, local fire officials said.
Rescuers in Stamford, Connecticut, responded to a report of a small boat in distress in the waters off of Shippan Point at about 10:20 a.m. Sunday, the Stamford Fire Department said in a news release. The 12-foot boat was struggling to return to shore because of strong northeasterly winds and rough seas, SFD said.
One of the men in the boat was able to call a relative from his cell phone before the boat was carried away by the tide and wind, according to SFD. First responders were delayed in finding the exact location of the boat due to conflicting reports of the boat's last known location, the release said.
Fire dispatchers were ultimately able to use cellular tracking software to determine the last known location of one of the people who made a call from the boat, the release said.
When rescue teams arrived at the location of the last cell phone ping they found debris in the water, which they believed to be from the boat. Amid 3 to 4-foot swells, rescuers found the four men and brought them back to shore, SFD said.
All four were transported to local hospitals, where one was pronounced dead after "lengthy life saving efforts," the release said. Another died later in the day and the other two remain in critical condition, SFD announced in a social media post Sunday afternoon.
Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Conservation Police are investigating the incident, according to SFD.
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Turkey’s central bank keeps rate steady amid high inflation
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank has kept its main interest rate unchanged for a fourth month running even as surging inflation has hit a 20-year high and eroded people’s purchasing power. The bank said Thursday that it was keeping its policy rate constant at 14%. The decision is in line with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s opposition to high borrowing costs in a bid to boost growth, investment and exports. The Turkish leader insists that raising interest rates cause inflation, contradicting established economic thinking. A series of rate cuts by the central bank last year triggered a currency crisis and rising consumer prices that have been aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/14/turkeys-central-bank-keeps-rate-steady-amid-high-inflation/ | 2022-04-14T13:21:54Z |
Brands' lack of customer focus reverses CX momentum gained during the pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) US 2022 Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) rankings, CX quality fell for 19% of brands in 2022 — the highest proportion of brands to drop in one year since the inception of the survey. In addition, CX quality has fallen back to early 2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021. The drop stems from companies' waning focus on customers even though customers expect more from digital and hybrid experiences. In 2022, only 3% of US companies are customer-obsessed — putting customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations — a decrease of 7 percentage points from the prior year.
Industries such as airlines, auto manufacturers, and hotels suffered losses in their average CX Index scores, brought on, in part, by environmental factors like rising costs, supply issues, and staffing shortages. The investment industry is the only industry to see CX improvement in 2022. This year's elite brands — the top 5% of brands in the entire CX Index — had a 15-point advantage over others in providing emotionally positive experiences for customers. Elite brands include Chewy.com, Navy Federal Credit Union, USAA, Etsy, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, HEB, Edward Jones, and Trader Joe's.
Emotion continues to be a key driver for delivering high levels of CX performance. Fifty-four percent of customers who report positive emotions like feeling happy, valued, and appreciated are willing to forgive brands that make mistakes. Also, the quality of brand interactions is integral to building customer trust. In 2022, an average of 59% of customers trust the brands they interact with, 2 percentage points higher than the 57% of customers who trusted brands in 2020.
"CX quality in the US, which reached new heights in 2021, has fallen to pre-pandemic levels due to brands losing their customer focus," said Rick Parrish, VP and research director at Forrester. "This is unfortunate for businesses that survived the worst of the pandemic but are now losing CX-driven customer loyalty gains. For brands to regain CX momentum, leaders will need to refocus their behavior on helping their companies become customer-obsessed."
Conducted for the seventh year in a row, Forrester's Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, which collects data to calculate Forrester CX Index scores, is based on more than 96,000 US customers across 221 brands and 13 industries. Forrester's proprietary Customer Experience Index methodology provides the data and insights needed to assess CX quality, understand how CX impacts loyalty intentions, and prioritize improvements that drive revenue. Even a minor improvement to a brand's customer experience quality can add tens of millions of dollars of revenue by reducing customer churn and increasing share of wallet. Forrester's Customer Experience CX Index rankings and results reports are accessible within the Forrester Decisions portfolio of research services. Clients of Forrester Decisions for Customer Experience and Forrester Decisions for B2C Marketing Executives have access to the CX Index Extended Data Benchmark to help prioritize improvements based on industrywide trends and impact on customer loyalty.
Resources:
- Read more about the results of Forrester's US 2022 CX Index.
- Download Forrester's US 2022 CX Index report and learn more about what's causing brands' drops in CX quality (client access required).
- Visit here to learn how firms can evaluate their existing CX and improve upon it.
- Learn about Forrester Decisions for customer experience leaders.
Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, marketing, customer experience, product, and sales functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 700,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; 70 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.
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CHICAGO, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquette National Corporation (OTCQX: MNAT) today reported net loss of $2.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to net income of $2.4 million for the first three months of 2021. Earnings per share for the first three months of 2022 were a loss of $0.53 per share, as compared to income of $0.54 per share for the same period in 2021.
At March 31, 2022, total assets were $2.094 billion, a nominal decrease, compared to $2.094 billion at December 31, 2021. Total loans increased by $37 million, or 3%, to $1.301 billion compared to $1.264 billion at the end of 2021. Total deposits increased by $14 million, or 1%, to $1.753 billion compared to $1.739 billion at the end of 2021.
Paul M. McCarthy, Chairman & CEO, said, "the primary reason for the decrease in consolidated earnings was a higher level of unrealized losses on the Company's equity portfolio in 2022."
For further information on the current financial results, see the consolidated financial statements that are available at https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/MNAT/disclosure.
Marquette National Corporation is a diversified financial holding company and the parent of Marquette Bank, a full-service, community bank that serves the financial needs of communities in Chicagoland. The Bank has 21 branches located in: Chicago, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Romeoville, Summit and Tinley Park, Illinois.
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Sarasota Military Academy partners with Sarasota Bay to build recycling tubes
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DALLAS, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer Direct Healthcare's SurgeryPlus and Contigo Health, LLC, a subsidiary of Premier, Inc., announced that they have entered into an agreement toward the goal of providing self-funded employer-sponsored health plans with access to the nation's leading centers of excellence (COE) services, with a focus on adding greater healthcare treatment options, broader access and competition to the COE marketplace. By participating in this new, expanded COE network, employers will be able to access the network capabilities of the two organizations by the end of 2022.
"Contigo Health is an established leader in the COE space and has demonstrated strong results for many of the nation's leading employers with its Employers Centers of Excellence Network (ECEN), including some of the best-in-class clinicians and health systems," said John Zutter, CEO of Employer Direct Healthcare's SurgeryPlus. "While our history is shorter, we have developed the nation's most robust high-performance surgical network, now available to millions of members across hundreds of employers. Together, Employer Direct Healthcare's SurgeryPlus and Contigo Health's COE capabilities will offer greater choice and accessibility to approximately seven million Americans."
Working together, the companies will be offering the broadest COE network with over 450 contracted facilities, increasing choice and accessibility for their clients' health plan members, while maintaining a focus on ensuring care is available at the highest quality and appropriateness standards.
"We have a mission of increasing access to high-quality care, improving employee productivity and advancing the value of healthcare overall," added Steven Nelson, President & CEO of Contigo Health. "Over the last several years we have seen increased employer expectations for broader accessibility and patient engagement to encourage appropriate care utilization. Given these dynamics, we are especially excited to work with Employer Direct Healthcare's SurgeryPlus to further our mission."
This new COE collaborative will be available to clients for 2023 health plan effective dates. For 2024, SurgeryPlus and Contigo Health will be offering an even more deeply integrated product, leveraging each company's strengths.
Employer Direct Healthcare is a market-leading healthcare services business providing high-quality and cost-efficient solutions for self-funded employers and their members. The company's solutions transform healthcare for its members, facilitating access to top-quality care at fair prices nationwide.
Employer Direct Healthcare's first product, SurgeryPlus®, is the market-leading surgical benefit, providing full-service concierge and network services to millions of covered members across hundreds of employers. In July of 2022, the company is launching a first of its kind, comprehensive end-to-end oncology solution for the employer market.
For more information and the latest updates about Employer Direct Healthcare, visit EDHC.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Contigo Health, LLC creates new ways for clinicians, health systems and employers to work together to optimize employee health benefits. With over 3.8 million eligible members, the Contigo Health products include Sync Health Plan Administration (TPA), Sync Health Plan BPO, and ECEN Passport (COE). These quality programs support a common goal for all stakeholders to increase access to high-quality care, enhance employee engagement, control costs and get employees back to work and life faster. For more information, please visit www.contigohealth.com.
CONTACT: Dickon Waterfield, Chief Commercial Officer, dickon.waterfield@edhc.com
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Kansas State Treasurer files for reelection, commits to putting Kansans first
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers has officially filed for reelection and called on his office to continue to focus on Kansans first.
On Wednesday, May 25, Kansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers says in a release that he filed for reelection. He said this officially marks the start of his campaign for election to the office he was appointed to on Jan. 4, 2021, after he served as Lieutenant Governor.
“We have made immense progress in bringing the Office of the Treasurer into the 21st century and restoring confidence in Kansas finances. In the past several months, we have met and exceeded expectations for what the Treasurer can do to help Kansas families. We dramatically increased investments in 529 education accounts amounting to over $10 billion dollars for college and trade programs for Kansans. We ensured ABLE accounts for Kansans living with disabilities are federally compliant – removing expensive and complex legal barriers with this update,” Rogers said.
Rogers noted that he was asked to step in as Treasurer when the previous one left for Congress. He said the work of the Treasurer and the staff in his office should remain focused on putting Kansans first.
“Four more years will let us focus on real solutions for the housing crisis and retirement options for Kansans that do not currently have options. We must remain focused on leading with integrity and removing any barriers that threaten our state’s economic growth,” Rogers said.
The Treasurer highlighted a great deal of work yet to be done. From his work in the Office of Rural Prosperity, he said he knows that critical housing, education, childcare, retirement and savings issues still face Kansas families. He said there are far too many residents without savings enough to ensure they will be able to provide for themselves or their children.
“For far too many, the American Dream is still out of reach and many of our young people have started to lose faith that they will ever be able to own a home, have enough saved, or be able to afford a growing family. We need to stay focused on making our tax dollars work for Kansans. We need to remain focused on continuing to build our economy and our future,” Rogers concluded.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, First Horizon President and CEO Bryan Jordan has signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge. First Horizon joins over 2,000 of the world's leading companies in pledging to work together to share best practices and raise awareness in the business community while also cultivating an inclusive culture within its workplace.
"First Horizon is honored to join the growing list of companies committed to addressing diversity and inclusion within their organizations," said Jordan. "We remain focused on continued progress by recruiting and retaining a diverse team of talented associates and providing an environment in which all associates and perspectives are valued."
The signing of the CEO Action Pledge is another important step in the company's commitment to enhancing diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment and elevating equity. In 2021, First Horizon's executive team was the first official group to participate in the National Civil Rights Museum's C-Suite Initiative, focused on education and increasing representation of Black associates.
First Horizon has already made tremendous strides in the DEI space, and the momentum continues. The company was recently recognized by Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and received the Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Workplace Award. Additionally, First Horizon Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) have grown from five to eight, adding the Black Inclusion Guild, Eco Champions, and the Hispanic Outreach and Latino Alliance, with more in progress.
"We are excited about the tangible progress First Horizon has made in elevating equity both within the organization and externally, "said Dr. Anthony C. Hood, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for First Horizon. "This is part of our mission to increase accountability, accessibility and opportunity for all, and we invite our stakeholders to join us on this journey."
For more information on First Horizon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, please visit Diversity and Inclusion – First Horizon Bank.
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $88.7 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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Nick Fouquet introduces the Reishi™ Collection, comprised of three new hat styles made with Reishi™ by MycoWorks, now available to shop on NickFouquet.com.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today biomaterials innovator MycoWorks announced the commercial launch of the first fashion items made with its flagship mycelium material, Reishi™. The Reishi™ Collection by luxury hatmaker Nick Fouquet includes the Reishi™ Boletus, Coprinus, and Morchella hats, now available in limited runs on NickFouquet.com.
"We are elated that consumers can now wear and enjoy designs made with Reishi™," said Sophia Wang, MycoWorks Co-Founder & Chief of Culture. "MycoWorks partners with craftspeople and brands with whom we share artistic values, which is why we've partnered with famed hatmaker, Nick Fouquet. This Reishi™ collection exhibits the unique hand feel and versatility of our material."
Unlocking new design possibilities for brands, MycoWorks' Fine Mycelium™ technology engineers mycelium – the infinitely renewable root structure of mushrooms – as it grows to designers' exact specifications for hand feel, texture, strength, and functionality. The result, Reishi™, is a luxury, natural material that matches the performance of the highest quality animal leathers with lower environmental impact.
For the Reishi™ Collection, Nick Fouquet leveraged all-natural, 100% plastic-free Reishi™ as the base material for the Reishi™ Boletus and as decorative details and trims for the Coprinus and Morchella.
"Our clients want luxury made from materials that feel good and that they feel good about," said Nick Fouquet. "MycoWorks' Reishi™ is the only leather alternative we've seen that matches the beauty, quality, and functionality of traditional leather. Reishi™ feels organic and rich, and has a beautiful, worn patina that we showcase through the distinct styles of our Reishi™ Collection."
The commercial availability of Reishi™ represents a major leap for fashion, which has long been seeking plastic-free, animal-free leather alternatives that meet the quality needs of high-end fashion with a lower environmental footprint.
This year, MycoWorks will continue commercializing Reishi™ with a range of carefully selected brands, spanning heritage brands and new, independent designers.
Reishi™ Collection Hi-Res Imagery: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hyr6r1gd45m66s0/AABllGaxraFum7SCOLL--PYTa?dl=0
Reishi™ Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PEsKByJ8eI&feature=youtu.be
In 2013, co-founders Philip Ross and Sophia Wang formed MycoWorks, a San Francisco-based biomaterials company dedicated to bringing new mycelium-grown materials to the world. MycoWorks' patented Fine Mycelium technology, an advanced manufacturing platform and breakthrough in materials science, engineers mycelium during growth to form proprietary, interlocking cellular structures for unparalleled strength and durability. For more information, please visit mycoworks.com and madewithreishi.com.
Nick Fouquet is a French American designer known for his iconic hat styles. Fouquet has reinvented the headwear category by bringing a modern aesthetic to classic silhouettes, grounded in superior craftspersonship. Reflecting his European American roots, the brand infuses whimsical, California-inspired elements with bespoke European detail. Fouquet started the brand in a Los Angeles garage studio in 2013, has since expanded headquarters to a 5,000 square feet space in Venice including a design studio, manufacturing facility, and the retail flagship. In December of 2020, Fouquet opened his second retail store in Aspen Colorado, featuring collections designed exclusively for the Colorado market. The collection expanded into ready-to-wear in 2021 and is currently sold at nickfouquet.com and in luxury retail locations worldwide.
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Netflix made a short movie category after Pete Davidson’s ‘SNL’ plea
By Scottie Andrew, CNN
Pete Davidson and film buffs with small bladders, Netflix has heard your pleas.
After the “Saturday Night Live” star bemoaned the lack of “short-ass movies” in a digital short of the same name, Netflix introduced a new category for films that fit Davidson’s definition of a film that runs no more than an hour and 40 minutes long.
Yep, the streamer has assorted some “short-ass movies” that won’t make your legs fall asleep. Among them: the fourth and fifth entries in the “Scary Movie” series, the comedy “Zoolander” and the acclaimed “Stand By Me,” among some other random options.
In his musical plea, Davidson lamented the runtimes of films like “The Batman,” which was nearly three hours, as was recent best picture nominee “Drive My Car.” “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was almost two-and-a-half hours, and the 2021 remake of “West Side Story” ran a few minutes longer. When long runtimes plague both prestige films and superhero flicks, what gives?
Film experts told CNN in February that films with recognizable IP (e.g. Marvel films or big-budget sci-fi pictures like “Dune”) tend to dominate the box office. These become “event movies” and often tie into other film or TV projects or have to set up future installments, hence a stretched-out runtime. And when films like “Avengers: Endgame” that run more than three hours set box-office records, there’s no incentive to keep these cinematic stories short.
Of course, it’s worth mentioning that the Judd Apatow film in which Davidson starred, the semi-autobiographical “The King of Staten Island,” ran over two hours — a fact also acknowledged by the “SNL” short. It did not, as far as we know, set up a Davidson cinematic universe. Just sayin’.
Netflix’s short-ish flicks are available to peruse at netflix.com/shortassmovies.
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(NEXSTAR) – It’s no secret that inflation has been pushing the price of nearly everything up. Unfortunately, those prices likely won’t be cooling off for your July Fourth cookout.
In a recent report, the American Farm Bureau Federation found the average July Fourth cookout (serving 10 people) will cost $69.68, up 17% – or about $10 – compared to last summer. The usual culprits – supply chain disruptions, inflation, and war in Ukraine – are to blame, according to AFBF.
“Despite higher food prices, the supply chain disruptions and inflation have made farm supplies more expensive; like consumers, farmers are price-takers not price-makers,” AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan said in a Monday news release. “Bottom line, in many cases the higher prices farmers are being paid aren’t covering the increase in their farm expenses. The cost of fuel is up and fertilizer prices have tripled.”
While reviewing the prices of 12 common cookout dishes, AFBF found the cost of ground beef has risen the most since last year. A 2-pound pack of ground beef now costs just over $11, up 36% from $8.20 in 2021.
Other popular cookout meats like chicken breasts and pork chops, and staples like potato salad, hamburger buns, and cookies, have also increased in price since the summer of 2021.
Not every item is on the rise, though. According to AFBF, the prices for strawberries, sliced cheese, and potato chips have dropped year-over-year. That’s especially true for the berries – two pints of strawberries cost $4.44 this summer, down from $5.30.
Here’s a look at the year-over-year price differences for each item reviewed by AFBF:
The AFBF compiled data with the help of 176 volunteer shoppers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Grocery store shelves aren’t the only places with high prices. The national average for a regular gallon of gas is almost $5, nearly $2 higher than it was around the same time last year, AAA reports. Gas prices have been falling for the past two weeks, according to AAA, but it’s unclear just how low the prices will go.
AAA predicts roughly 42 million Americans to hit the roads for July Fourth, up from 41.8 million last year. | https://cw33.com/news/heres-why-your-july-fourth-cookout-will-likely-be-more-expensive-than-last-year/ | 2022-06-29T16:22:16Z |
This first-ever service enables marketers, agencies and media owners to measure the effectiveness of outdoor advertising campaigns with granular data
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdQuick.com, the top out-of-home (OOH) advertising platform in the world, today announces its latest service, AdQuick Analytics Cloud, a first-ever "analytics as a service" for OOH marketers, agencies and media owners to measure the effectiveness of OOH advertising campaigns with near real-time data, no matter how or with whom the OOH media was booked.
"Given the current economic climate, marketers must be able to show the ROI of their media investments –– but until AdQuick Analytics Cloud, the industry lacked high-quality measurement solutions," said Matthew O'Connor, chief executive officer of AdQuick. "AdQuick Analytics Cloud changes that by making granular, real-time measurement––including quantification of desired outcomes––available to marketers for the first time, regardless of where the media was booked."
In the past, many of the typical ways to measure OOH produced noisy and inconclusive results. AdQuick Analytics Cloud provides custom consulting from a team of experts to help advertisers, media owners and agencies measure campaign effectiveness. Advertisers can take advantage of the ability to measure effectiveness of their OOH advertising campaigns, beyond those booked through AdQuick. Media owners and agencies using AdQuick Analytics Cloud can save time and money by not having the hassle of building out an analytics capability all while delivering robust, accurate measurements to customers.
In the AdQuick Analytics Cloud, users can take advantage of a free, self-service tool that automatically recommends the best analytics approach based on a few inputs. Users can also receive attribution and other metrics in two easy formats: the first being a custom, user-friendly dashboard with actionable metrics visualizations. The second format is a custom file delivery for easy ingestion into customers' existing analytics business intelligence (BI) tools.
To learn more and get started using AdQuick Analytics Cloud, visit www.adquick.com/analytics.
About AdQuick, Inc.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2016, AdQuick.com is the leading out-of-home (OOH) advertising platform that makes it easy to plan, buy, and measure every kind of outdoor advertising. With over 1300 media partners spanning all types of OOH media, AdQuick connects advertisers and agencies to OOH media owners anywhere in the U.S. and abroad, including the UK, Canada, Germany, France, and 13 other countries.
AdQuick enables data-led OOH media planning powered by robust datasets and proprietary tools, facilitates fast and efficient campaign execution, and provides accurate measurement across every brand objective and campaign KPI. AdQuick was named in the top ten Best Places to Work in 2020 by Los Angeles Business Journal, recognized as the 74th fastest growing company in Inc. 5000 Regionals, and was honored as one of the Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in 2021. To learn more please visit www.adquick.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OM), if they purchased the Company's shares between September 15, 2020 and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until September 6, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nasdaqgs-om/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a Company lead to artificial inflation of the Company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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CHICAGO, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Dr. Eric Cervini joined firm attorneys and business professionals in a virtual fireside conversation about the history of LGBTQ+ politics in the United States and the continued battle for LGBTQ+ rights.
"What history provides us is a guidebook, not just of what worked, for example activists organizing in California, recruiting unlikely allies like Ronald Reagan to come out against the bill [to ban gay teachers and administrators from working in the state's public schools], and so many ways that we were able to be successful, but also how we failed," said Cervini, a historian of LGBTQ+ politics who graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and was a Gates Scholar at the University of Cambridge, where he received his PhD.
The event, held June 30, was moderated by Katten Financial Markets Litigation and Enforcement partner J Matthew W. Haws, a member of the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.
With more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed this year across the country, Cervini acknowledged that it is a "dark time." He added, "But as I remind people, we have been through much worse. We have survived the inquisition, the Lavender Scare, the AIDS crisis, and Anita Bryant [who successfully pushed for the repeal of a gay rights ordinance in Florida in the 1970s]. We can certainly get through this. But we need to be studying up, how we were successful and how we failed in the past and then also be recruiting new allies, just as Frank Kameny recruited the ACLU, we need to be recruiting new allies today."
Kameny, an astronomer who lost his federal job because of his sexual orientation, is a central character in the nonfiction book Cervini wrote titled The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America, which is being adapted into an Amazon limited series.
"Discussing the past and current challenges faced by LGBTQ+ persons is important to remind us all of the progress made, as well as the discrimination, hardships and threats to personal liberty that are ongoing for the LGBTQ+ community," said Brandon D. Hadley, co-chair of Katten's LGBTQ+ Coalition. "Now is the time to support one another, use your voice and be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and every other person facing similar social, political and legal challenges, through continued learning, understanding, empathy and discussion."
As an authority on 1960s gay activism, Cervini serves on the advisory board of the Mattachine Society of Washington, DC, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of LGBTQ+ history. He also is the creator and executive producer of the history docuseries The Book of Queer, which premiered in June on the Discovery+ streaming service.
"The reason why I made this show was to prove that actually, if there's anything that queer history teaches us, it's not just how to fight back but also to find joy and love and community despite so much of that darkness," he said.
Throughout the year, Katten supports the LGBTQ+ community in a number of ways, such as through the pro bono work of attorneys representing LGBTQ+ individuals as well as charitable contributions to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Foundation and LeGaL Foundation, which provides legal services to the LGBTQ+ community. The firm recently adopted a firm-wide "opt-in" gender pronoun policy to include gender pronouns in signature blocks as one way to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and maintain an environment built on acceptance of individualization.
In June, Katten offered "pop-in" sessions to learn more about topics at the forefront for the LGBTQ+ community, including gender pronouns, trans identity and allyship. The firm also sponsors the annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the country, and hosts a biennial LGBTQ+ retreat for its attorneys participating at the conference.
Katten is honored to have earned the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and annual report measuring corporate policies and practices addressing LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. For more information, visit katten.com.
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- Q2 Revenue totaled $18.4 million, 80% higher than the same period in 2021
- First half 2022 revenue grew 108% to $38.6 million compared to the first half of last year
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Think Research Corporation (TSXV: THNK) (OTCQB: THKKF) ("Think" or the "Company"), a healthcare technology company focused on transforming healthcare through knowledge-based digital health software solutions, today reported financial results for the second quarter and Year-to-Date period ending June 30, 2022. Additional information concerning the Company, including our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the periods ended June 30, 2022, can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on our website. With over 13,000 enterprise healthcare facilities under license, Think solutions enable more than 300,000 doctors, nurses and pharmacist users to leverage our essential data service to help ensure everyone gets the best possible care.
"We are very pleased to report significant revenue increases for both Q2 and the first half of 2022 relative to the same periods in 2021, despite experiencing some revenue delays related to deferrals within our clinical research program associated with delays in our sponsoring drug program," said Sachin Aggarwal, Think's CEO. "We expect these studies to come back on track during the second half of the year. Further, Think is increasingly winning larger deals and we are confident that our current trajectory is aligned with the Company's near and longer-term growth and profitability expectations."
- Q2 revenue of $18.4 million increased 80% or $8.2 million over the $10.2 million reported in Q2 2021, while revenue for the first six months of 2022 was $38.6 million, $20.0 million or 108% higher than the corresponding period in 2021.
- Revenue from each of Think's primary segments:
- Adjusted EBITDA1 reflected a loss of $1.6 million compared to a loss of $1.3 million in Q2 2021 and a loss of $0.3 million in Q1 2022. The quarter -over-quarter decline in Adjusted EBITDA was a direct result of a sequential decrease in revenue associated with delays in clinical research programs and one-time professional services revenue in the software and data segment that was recognized in Q1. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Non-IFRS Financial Measures" for further information.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin2 (as defined herein) was negative 9% in Q2 compared to negative 13% in Q2 2021. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Non-IFRS Financial Measures" for further information. During the first six months of 2022, Adjusted EBITDA margin was negative 5% compared to negative 16% for the first six months of 2021, with the improvement attributable to realized cost synergies and overall revenue scale relative to last year.
- During the second quarter and first half of FY2022, the Company generated gross profit of $9.4 million and $18.5 million, an increase of 66% and 68%, respectively, over the $5.7 million and $11.0 million in the comparable periods the prior year. The rise in gross profit was primarily related to the increase in revenue, which in turn stemmed primarily from acquisitions supplemented by organic revenue growth.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2022 the Company generated gross margin of 48.0% compared to 59.3% for the same period in the prior year. The main factor driving gross margin lower in the current year compared to 2021 was the change in revenue mix arising from acquisitions completed in 2021 generally and BioPharma in particular, along with realized cost synergies.
- Think continued to focus on reducing cash operating expenses through realized cost synergies, which had an annualized value of $5.8 million in FY2021 and an additional $3.6 million in the first half of FY2022, and which management believes will enable Think to realize significant expense leverage over larger revenue streams going forward.
- General and administration expenses increased to $8.0 million and $14.2 million for the second quarter and year to date 2022, increasing 66% and 49%, respectively, over the same periods in 2021. These increases reflect higher overall personnel costs related to the acquisitions described above, including higher salaries and wages to support the continued growth of the business with these higher costs partially offset by recognized synergies.
- Research and development expenses increased by $0.7 million for the second quarter and $0.8 million for the first half of FY2022 over the same periods in 2021, due primarily to Think's investment in software during Q2 related to the Company's 'Digital Front Door' software solutions, which in turn was driven by new license sales to large organizations in Canada, representing increases of 42% and 24% over the same periods in 2021, respectively.
- Sales and marketing expenses totaled $2.4 million and $4.7 million in the second quarter and first half of 2022, reflecting increases of approximately 7% and 16%, respectively, primarily due to acquisitions completed during prior periods, branding activities to continue to elevate the Think brand, along with higher salaries and wages tied to supporting ongoing business growth, partially offset by cost synergies realized year to date.
- Depreciation and amortization increased by 189% and 226% for the three and six months ending June 30, 2022 over the same respective periods in FY2021, primarily due to depreciation and amortization expense associated with acquired businesses.
- Acquisition, restructuring and other costs totaled $0.7 million in Q2 of FY2022, a 6% decline over Q2 FY2021, but increased 13% to $1.8 million for the first half of FY2022 over the same period in 2021. The first half 2022 increase is due primarily to the implementation costs associated with Think's plan to streamline staffing resources as part of its efforts to capture synergies from the operations of acquired companies.
- Net loss increased by $1.9 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 compared to the same period the prior year, and by $3.0 million in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, with increases in both periods primarily due to the higher costs associated with the continued growth in Think's business.
- The Company's cash balance at June 30, 2022 was $6.1 million, slightly lower than $6.3 million as at December 31, 2021, reflecting the impact of a $10 million draw on its new credit facility with Beedie Investments Ltd. ("Beedie"), described in more detail below, and the repayment of $2.4 million of its operating line in the first half of the year, resulting in a net increase of cash from loans and borrowings. Think also made payments of $1.6 million on lease liabilities and $1.6 million for finance costs in the first half of 2022. The Company also invested $1.9 million in intangible assets, $0.3 million in property and equipment, and paid $0.4 million of cash consideration related to a performance milestone related to an acquisition that was completed in the prior year.
- Based on the Company's unaudited financial results for the current fiscal year to date, management is updating its FY2022 revenue target to an annualized fourth-quarter run rate of between $84 million and $90 million, or $21M to $22.5M for the three months ending December 31, 2022. Management is also adjusting its annualized fourth-quarter run rate Adjusted EBITDA1 target to between $6 million and $9 million, or $1.5 million to $2.3 million for the three months ending December 31, 2022.
- During the quarter, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the "Beedie Credit Agreement") on April 22, 2022, pursuant to which Beedie issued to the Company a secured non-revolving convertible term loan of up to the principal amount of $25 million (the "Convertible Loan"), maturing on the fourth anniversary of the closing date of the Convertible Loan. As referenced above, an initial advance of $10 million was taken by Think on May 10, 2022. Prior to repayment of the Initial Advance, Beedie has the option to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the Initial Advance into equity at a price of $1.443 per share, subject to certain conditions. Further details regarding the Beedie Credit Agreement are available in Think's press release dated May 10, 2022 or in the Company's Q2 2022 MD&A.
- Following the Initial Advance, the Company may from time to time borrow the remaining unadvanced portion of the Convertible Loan by one or more subsequent advances (each a "Subsequent Advance") during the term of the Convertible Loan. Subsequent Advances may only be used by the Company to complete acquisitions of complementary businesses approved by Beedie, or as otherwise agreed to by Beedie. Subsequent advances will also be convertible into Common Shares of the Company subject to the terms of the Beedie Credit Agreement.
- MDBriefCase was chosen by a global pharmaceutical company to deliver high-quality educational content and programs to healthcare practitioners regarding its drug and vaccine therapies throughout 2022 and 2023 with a contract value of approximately $4.1million, with revenues to be earned based on the achievement of various contractual milestones.
- On June 28, 2022, Think announced a contract with a major U.S.-based pharmacy to deliver business intelligence and support solutions to more than 1,700 pharmacies servicing 5.5 million patients throughout the United States. This contract is a direct result of the acquisition of Pharmapod Ltd. in the second half of fiscal 2021.
Think plans to grow revenue with improving margins by becoming an increasingly essential data solutions provider for healthcare practitioners everywhere with the goal of delivering the best outcomes for patients.
To fulfill this objective, Think's operational focus is threefold:
The objective of this operational focus, both in the short and long- term, is to generate organic revenue growth with improved margins, realize positive Adjusted EBITDA and enhance the Company's financial flexibility supporting long-term sustainability.
The Company has obtained an advance waiver through September 30, 2022 in respect of the financial covenants set out in the Beedie Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). The Company has not committed an event of default under the Credit Agreement. The Company is in the process of obtaining the consent of Scotiabank to the Covenant Waiver, pursuant to the terms of the Scotia Credit Facility. A copy of the Credit Agreement is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Think will be holding a conference call via webcast on August 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EST, hosted by CEO Sachin Aggarwal and interim CFO John Hayes, with a Q&A session to follow. To register for the conference call, please click here.
Conference call dial-in:
Toronto: 416-764-8659
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Conference ID:61386443
Think Research Corporation is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital health software solutions. The Company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, and standardize care, to facilitate better health care outcomes. The Company gathers, develops, and delivers knowledge-based solutions globally to customers which typically includes enterprise clients, hospitals, health regions, health care professionals, and / or governments. The Company has gathered a significant amount of data by building its repository of knowledge through its network and group of companies (including acquired companies).
Think licenses its solutions to over 13,000 facilities for over 300,000 primary care, acute care, and long-term care doctors, nurses and pharmacists that rely on the content and data provided by Think to support their practices. Millions of patients and residents annually receive better care due to the essential data that Think produces, manages and delivers.
In addition, the company collects and manages pharmaceutical and clinical trial data via the BioPharma entity that Think acquired on September 10, 2021. BioPharma is a leading provider of bioequivalence and Phase 1 clinical research services to pharmaceutical companies globally. Think's other services include a network of digital-first primary care clinics and medical clinics providing elective surgery.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information may be identified by statements including words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "budget," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "scheduled," "forecast," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "to be," "could,", "would," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods or the negative or comparable terminology, as well as terms usually used in the future and the conditional. Statements including forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in 2022, the expected term and value of contracts entered into in fiscal year 2021 and 2022, the funding of the Initial Advance and the availability of Subsequent Advances, the Company's strategies and growth objectives, and statements made in the "Outlook" section of this press release.
Forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the Company's business objectives, results of operations, financial results and trading activity in the Common Shares. The Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. By its nature, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking information include, among others, the risk factors described under the heading "Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information" in the Company's Management's Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. The Company has assumed that the risk factors referred to above will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Other than as specifically required by applicable Canadian law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
This press release contains financial outlook information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The financial outlook included in this MD&A includes, but is not limited to: the Company's target revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022, the expected revenues to be realized from contracts entered into in fiscal year 2021 and 2022, the Company's objective to grow revenue with improving margins and with positive Adjusted EBITDA. The financial outlook set out in this press release is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications set out in these cautionary statements. The financial outlook contained in this press release was approved by management as of the date of the Company's MD&A for the period ended June 30, 2022, and was provided for the purpose of providing an outlook of the Company's activities and results and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Management believes that the financial outlook has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting reasonable assumptions, estimates and judgments; however, actual results of the Company's operations may vary from those described herein. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any financial outlook contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable Canadian law. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook contained in this press release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.
Additional information about the risks and uncertainties of the Company's business and material factors or assumptions on which information contained in forward‐looking statements is based is provided in its disclosure materials, including the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
This press release makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios. These measures and ratios are not recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures and ratios are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company's results of operations from management's perspective. Non-IFRS measures and ratios have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the periods indicated. The Company uses non-IFRS financial measures and ratios, including "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" to provide investors with supplemental measures of its operating performance and to eliminate items that have less bearing on operating performance or operating conditions and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. Specifically, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, when viewed with the Company's results under IFRS and the accompanying reconciliations, provides useful information about the Company's business by removing potential distortions that may arise from transactions that are not operational in nature. By eliminating potential differences in results of operations between periods caused by factors such as restructuring, impairment and other charges, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin can provide a useful additional basis for comparing the current performance of the underlying operations being evaluated. The Company's agreements with lenders include certain financial performance covenants which include EBITDA (as defined in the Company's credit agreement with its senior lender and with Beedie Capital) as a component of the covenant calculations and require the Company to maintain certain levels of EBITDA on a consolidated basis. The Company believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS financial measures and ratios in the evaluation of issuers. The Company's management also uses non-IFRS financial measures and ratios in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period.
Non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios used in this press release include:
"EBITDA" means net income (loss) before amortization and depreciation expenses, finance and interest costs, and provision for income taxes.
"Adjusted EBITDA" adjusts EBITDA for non-cash stock-based compensation expense, gains or losses arising from redemption of securities issued by the Company, asset impairment charges, gains or losses from disposals of property and equipment, foreign exchange gains or losses, impairment charges on property and equipment, business acquisition costs, and restructuring charges.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" means Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue of the Company for the applicable period.
A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to IFRS net income (loss) is presented under "Select Information and Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures" in the MD&A and press release below
Notes:
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SUZHOU, China, and ROCKVILLE, MD, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, today announced that it has released the results from its Phase I first-in-human (FIH) study of the company's novel FAK inhibitor and third-generation ALK/ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) APG-2449 in patients with second-generation TKI-resistant ALK/ROS1+ non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or mesothelioma in a Poster Presentation at the 58th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. APG-2449 is the first China-developed third-generation ALK inhibitor entering clinical studies.
Entering the fifth consecutive year in which its abstracts were selected for presentations by the ASCO Annual Meeting, Ascentage Pharma showcased results from multiple clinical trials of its five drug candidates, including the first-time results of APG-2449 highlighting the company's promising pipeline in solid tumors. APG-2449 demonstrated preliminary efficacy in TKI-naïve patients or those whose disease was resistant to second-generation TKIs, with 4 partial responses (PRs) observed in the 14 patients with second-generation-TKI resistant and ALK-positive NSCLC. In the 10 TKI-naïve ALK/ROS1+ patients, the objective response rate (ORR) was 80%, and the disease control rate (DCR) was 100%.
Discovered and developed by Ascentage Pharma, APG-2449 is a novel, orally-available FAK/ALK/ROS1 inhibitor and the first China-developed third-generation ALK inhibitor entering clinical studies.
Prof. Hongyun Zhao of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, who is the principal investigator of this study, said, "APG-2449 is a potent FAK/ALK/ROS1 inhibitor that can address drug resistance to second-generation ALK TKIs. In this FIH study, APG-2449 demonstrated favorable safety and antitumor activity in patients with advanced NSCLC, and showed on-target pharmacodynamic effects. Building on results from this Phase I study, we look forward to further evaluate APG-2449's efficacy in advanced NSCLC patients resistant to second-generation ALK inhibitor.
Dr. Yifan Zhai, Chief Medical Officer of Ascentage Pharma, commented, "APG-2449 is one of our key drug candidates, outside our pipeline of apoptosis-targeting assets. The data presented at this year's ASCO Annual Meeting demonstrated APG-2449's therapeutic potential in patients with advanced NSCLC and are indicative of our progress in the field of solid tumors. We will continue to take firm steps to advance this clinical development program. Furthermore, we are proud to be able to present clinical development progress for a number of Ascentage Pharma's drug candidates at this year's ASCO Annual Meeting, which highlight our capabilities in global innovation. Honoring our mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world, we are now accelerating our clinical programs to bring more safe and effective therapeutics to patients in need."
The highlights of this abstract on APG-2449 are as follows:
First-in-human phase I results of APG-2449, a novel FAK and third-generation ALK/ ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), in patients (pts) with second-generation TKI-resistant ALK/ROS1 non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or mesothelioma.
Abstract: #9071
- This dose-escalation and dose-expansion study was designed to assess the safety, tolerability, recommended Phase II dose (RP2D), pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and efficacy of APG-2449 in patients with second-generation TKI-resistant ALK/ROS1+ NSCLC or mesothelioma.
- As of December 30, 2021, 84 Chinese patients with NSCLC or mesothelioma enrolled were treated with APG-2449 at doses ranging from 150 to 1,500 mg. APG-2449 was administered orally once daily on a 28-day cycle using a "3+3" dose escalation design.
- 4 PRs were observed in 14 ALK+ patients resistant to second-generation TKIs treated at the RP2D. Among 8 patients with brain metastases, 1 complete response (CR) and 3 PRs were observed intracranially. In 10 TKI-naïve patients, the ORR was 80% (ALK+, 6/8; ROS1+, 2/2) and the DCR was 100%.
- In addition, AGP-2449 demonstrated a favorable safety profile. The preliminary biomarker data showed decreased FAK phosphorylation in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and increased IFN-γ levels in serum after multiple doses of APG-2449.
- Conclusions: APG-2449 has a favorable safety and PK profile. Preliminary efficacy was observed in patients whose disease was resistant to second-generation or TKI-naïve. Biomarker data indicated potential target engagement on FAK and the immunomodulatory effects of APG-2449.
Appendix: A list of Ascentage Pharma's abstracts selected by this year's ASCO Annual Meeting
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B, and age-related diseases. On October 28, 2019, Ascentage Pharma was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK.
Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The company has built a pipeline of eight clinical drug candidates, including novel, highly potent Bcl-2, and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. The company is conducting more than 50 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, Europe, and China. Olverembatinib, the company's core drug candidate developed for the treatment of drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), was granted Priority Review status and a Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and is already approved for the indication. In addition, olverembatinib was also granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and a Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the US FDA, and an Orphan Designation by the EU. To date, Ascentage Pharma has obtained a total of 15 ODDs, 2 FTDs, and 2 Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations from the FDA and 1 ODD from the EU for four of the company's investigational drug candidates. Ascentage Pharma has been designated for multiple Major National R&D Projects, including 5 National Major New Drug Discovery and Manufacturing projects, 1 New Drug Incubator status, 4 Innovative Drug Programs, and 1 Major Project for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.
Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships with numerous renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutes such as UNITY Biotechnology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Merck, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. The company has built a talented team with global experience in discovering, developing, launching, and commercializing innovative drugs and is setting up world-class commercial manufacturing and Sales & Marketing teams. One pivotal aim of Ascentage Pharma is to continuously strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate its clinical development programs, in order to fulfil its mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world for the benefit of more patients.
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Happy Turtle Week! Here’s how to protect Florida’s turtle population
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s Wild Turtle Week in Florida!
This time of year is prime nesting season for many of Florida’s turtles and tortoises. Freshwater turtles and diamondback terrapins often cross roads as they head to nesting locations.
Florida Fish and Wildlife has some suggestions to help keep these adorable creatures safe!
1) Keep an eye out for turtles and tortoises on the road.
2) If it is safe to do so (DO NOT RUN INTO TRAFFIC) you can help turtles and tortoises cross the road. Only take the turtles and tortoises directly across the road in the way they were heading.
3) Pick up turtles by holding them firmly with both hands towards the rear of their shells. Be aware that some turtles have long necks and strong limbs. Never pick up a turtle by its tail.
4) Never move a turtle or tortoise to a new location. Turtles and tortoises have great internal navigation systems and will try to return to where they were captured. It is also possible to spread diseases by moving reptiles around.
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- Michigan and California lead the nation in recall efforts
-School board and city council members top the list of recall targets
MIDDLETON, Wis., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballotpedia, the nation's premiere resource for unbiased information on politics and policy, today announced the release of its latest mid-year recall election report. The report tracks all state and local recall efforts across the United States through June 22, 2022.
"Recalls are a window into how Americans are participating in our political system," said Geoff Pallay, Ballotpedia's editor in chief. "This report gives people a look under the hood to get a peek into the current and historical context to make sense of how recalls work, what drives them, and where we may be headed."
Recall Rates Remain Elevated
The new Ballotpedia study finds that there have been 152 recall efforts launched against 240 elected officials in 24 states so far this year. While this is an eight percent decrease compared to 2021's 165 recall efforts, recall rates remain significantly elevated compared to the mid-year points in both 2020 (98 efforts) and 2019 (72 efforts).
School board and city council members top the list of recall targets. Through June 22, recall organizers have tried to recall 80 school board members and 77 city council members. This is the second straight year that school board members are facing the most recalls; city council recalls had topped the charts for the preceding five years.
Of the recall efforts that have concluded, the results are as follows:
- 20 officials recalled
- 16 recall efforts defeated
- 9 officials resigned
- 110 recalls failed to make the ballot
State Recall Data
Michigan leads the nation in recall efforts this year with 70. California is second with 64. Michigan also had the most recall efforts after adjusting for population, followed by Alaska and Nebraska.
The following table lists the five states with the most recall efforts at the midpoint of the past three years, as well as the top five states after adjusting for population.
Recalls are Hyper-Local
"Recall efforts tend to be hyper-local in nature," said Ballotpedia managing editor Daniel Anderson. "The notable exception is COVID-19, which has been a significant driver behind the increase in recall efforts nationwide over the past couple of years," Anderson said, adding that school boards are also seeing more conflict and recall activity.
As the coronavirus pandemic grew in 2021, 545 officials faced recall efforts, with 25 being removed from office. In 2020, 301 officials faced recalls, and 35 were removed.
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The Georgia State Park and Historic Site Henry Struble Manager of the Year Award went to Desmond Timmons at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain.
Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees who were honored recently during the group's annual Managers Conference included, from left, Lieren Merz, Bud Fuller, Jason Carter, Desmond Timmons, Gretchen Greminger, Tyler Sims, Katherine Darsey, Chris Lockwood, Karl Gross, Carol Sanchez and Jamie Madden.
The Georgia State Park and Historic Site Henry Struble Manager of the Year Award went to Desmond Timmons at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain.
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Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees who were honored recently during the group's annual Managers Conference included, from left, Lieren Merz, Bud Fuller, Jason Carter, Desmond Timmons, Gretchen Greminger, Tyler Sims, Katherine Darsey, Chris Lockwood, Karl Gross, Carol Sanchez and Jamie Madden.
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Park Ranger Bud Fuller, center, of Reed Bingham State Park in Adel received the Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees' Bravery Award.
ATLANTA — Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during the group’s annual Managers Conference held in north Georgia. Site managers attended an awards ceremony celebrating those who make more than 60 State Parks and Historic Sites outstanding destinations across Georgia. They also attended training sessions and shared ideas on park operations. Below are this year’s award winners.
♦ Henry Struble Manager of the Year Award — Desmond Timmons, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain: Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park’s popularity has skyrocketed under Desmond Timmons’ leadership. Desmond worked to reintroduce prescribed burning on Pine Mountain, which had not been done in more than 12 years. He has been directly involved in the park’s campground renovations, Lake Franklin Dam renovations and the addition of 10 acres of interpretive trails, plus he sits on Harris County’s tourism committee. Having served more than 10 years at Georgia’s largest state park, Timmons is a well-respected senior manager within Georgia’s State Park System.
♦ Park Ranger Bravery Award — Bud Fuller, Reed Bingham State Park, Adel: After heavy rainfall in April, the Little River had risen to dangerously high levels. Reed Bingham State Park Manager Bud Fuller received a call from Cook County Sheriff’s Office letting him know that a visitor reported an overturned vessel, a man was on shore yelling for help, and a woman and small child were holding onto a tree in the middle of flooded waters. Fuller responded quickly, and with assistance from park employee Tom Daugherty and Cook County Sheriff Doug Hanks, they rescued the boaters. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Game Warden Aaron Powell recovered the overturned vessel. Due to Fuller’s emergency-response preparedness and excellent relationship with local officials, a potentially deadly situation was diverted.
♦ Most Outstanding Site Operation — Indian Springs State Park, Flovilla: Under Manager Katherine Darsey’s leadership, Indian Springs State Park has had an outstanding year. The middle-Georgia park excels with guest services and administrative duties, and staff completed natural-resource projects such as erosion control and invasive-plant management. The park’s lakeside Idlewilde Event Center continues to draw even more guests each year for weddings, reunions and other gatherings.
♦ Natural Resources Enhancement Award — Seminole State Park, Bainbridge: Under Manager Tyler Sims’ leadership, Seminole State Park has been exceptionally successful in protecting Longleaf Pine and Wiregrass habitat so crucial to southern Georgia’s ecosystem. Park staff safely burned more than 300 acres with prescribed fire, removed pervasive species such as the tallow tree, and removed invasive species such as Sweet Gum, Chinese Privet and Japanese Climbing Fern. The park’s focus on natural resource enhancement also included new trail signs explaining the importance of the Wiregrass ecosystem throughout the park.
♦ Best Year-Round Programming Award — Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill: In 1864, General Sherman ended his “March to the Sea” at Fort McAllister. Today, the property combines Civil War history with traditional state park activities. The park’s interpretive staff welcomed more than 10,000 participants to more than 170 programs last year, including their most successful annual candlelight tour to date. Visitors can also take daily guided tours of the well-preserved fort. Manager Jason Carter is the division’s lead black-powder safety trainer and has brought his cannon crew for demonstrations around the state.
Cultural Resource Enhancement Award — SAM Shortline Excursion Train, Cordele
Chris Lockwood and his staff at SAM Shortline Train restored a 1953 power car back to its original lettering and car number from the United States Army Medical Division. Originally built as an Army hospital kitchen car, it was converted to a power car by private owners. The SAM Shortline purchased the car in 2003, and now that it is back in its original colors, it gives veterans another unique historical artifact that is at home at Georgia Veterans State Park.
Customer Service Award — Jamie Madden, Red Top Mountain State Park, Acworth
Red Top Mountain State Park Manager Jamie Madden follows the motto that challenges are not problems, but rather opportunities. The park’s beach and campground renovations led to site closures which required exceptional customer service and flexibility by park staff. To keep her staff informed and prepared, she conducted customer service training so all could carry the DNR’s “We Serve” customer-service coin. Madden’s willingness to assist visitors is always a priority.
Outstanding Golf Course of the Year Award — The Creek at Hard Labor Creek State Park, Social Circle
The Creek Golf Course is known for its quality experience of booking golf packages, hosting tournaments, providing lessons, and offering guest services at its clubhouse. This year, The Creek hosted the Georgia High School Association 4A public school playoffs, had cart path sections repaired, removed vegetation, repaired tee boxes, and sent staff to assist at other state park golf courses when needed. The award was accepted by Course Manager Karl Gross.
Retail Award — (Tie) Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls; Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah
Despite staff shortages, Tallulah Gorge employees have worked diligently to ensure shelves remain stocked with necessities and souvenirs for visitors. The park’s clerks are top-notch and Manager Lieren Merz keeps a close eye on retail products and inventory, making their gift shop a successful operation. At Wormsloe Historic Site, Assistant Manager Jeri Nokes carefully curates gift shop items to enhance visitors’ experiences, significantly growing their retail operations over the past few years. Managed by Gretchen Greminger, Wormsloe is one of Savannah’s most photographed and visited historic sites, so mementos are important to guests. Popular items include hand-blown glass and hand-crafted ironwork that reflect the site’s colonial history.
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Which Align probiotic is best?
It might be hard to believe that bacteria can keep you healthy — after all, they’re normally associated with illness and disease. But the gut alone is home to 100 trillion bacteria, many of which are necessary to keep the body in balance. These bacteria are important players in boosting the immune system, regulating systemic inflammation, healing the digestive tract and even promoting mental health.
Fortunately, when your body is out of balance, taking an Align probiotic can help. For overall wellness and general good health, Align Probiotic Digestive Support is the best choice.
What to know before you buy an Align probiotic
Dose
Measured in colony-forming units (CFUs), Align probiotics have measured dosing based on age and wellness goals. A minimum dose (and one that’s best for children or those gradually easing into probiotics) is 1 billion CFUs.
This dose can be as high as 10 billion CFUs, but more is not necessarily better. Talk to your doctor about which dose might help you find relief and balance.
Form
Align probiotics come in a variety of forms. These include:
- Capsules
- Gummies
- Chewables
- Powdered single-serve drink mix
It’s nice to have options, especially if you struggle with swallowing pills or just prefer to take your probiotics on the go in the form of a drink mix.
What to look for in a quality Align probiotic
Research-proven probiotic strain
Probiotics contain different strains of bacteria that help restore and maintain a healthy balance in the gut, but not all strains are effective. Many Align probiotics use bifidobacterium 35624, a clinically-proven bacteria that has a variety of benefits that other strains do not. It’s featured in peer-reviewed clinical trials to support gastrointestinal health and does not require refrigeration.
Safe packaging
Packaging means that your probiotics will be delivered to you sealed in blister packs or bottles with sell-by dates that are guaranteed. Because moisture can kill active cultures, this type of packaging keeps moisture out to maintain an effective number of CFUs.
Prebiotics included
Prebiotics are another form of bacteria whose purpose in the gut is to feed other types of healthy bacteria. Align probiotics makes products that contain prebiotics as well to help keep the good bacteria in the gut strong and healthy.
Money-back guarantee
All Align products come with a 100% money-back guarantee. They guarantee a specific level of probiotics up to the “active” date. While there is no way for a consumer to measure CFUs, the end result is simple: If you’re not satisfied with the product, you get your money back.
Free from added ingredients
Most Align products are free from soy, gluten and dairy, but check the label to be sure. Some products contain milk ingredients or krill oil which means they may not work for consumers with those specific dietary restrictions.
How much you can expect to spend on an Align probiotic
Depending on the form and size of the package, expect to spend $20-$60.
Align probiotic FAQ
What are the potential benefits of probiotics?
A. A wide variety of research studies indicate that probiotics can help with the following conditions:
- Diarrhea associated with antibiotics
- Constipation
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Infant colic
- Tooth decay
- Hay fever
- Upper respiratory infections
Many of these studies indicated that the strain of probiotic was critical to the success of the supplement and that the strain that worked best varied, depending on the treated condition.
Do probiotics have side effects?
A. While probiotics are generally recognized as a safe and effective supplement, some people experience unpleasant but not serious side effects, such as:
- Gas
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These are usually temporary and short-lived. For some people, side effects can be prevented by gradually incorporating probiotics into your diet.
As always, if you have concerns about any supplement, talk to your doctor. They can help to decide if probiotics might work for you.
Are there foods that contain probiotics?
A. Yes. Fermented foods like yogurt, some pickles and sauerkraut contain probiotics that can help build a healthy gut biome. Other probiotic foods include:
- Kimchi
- Miso
- Kombucha
- Kefir
- Tempeh
These are a great way to incorporate more healthy bacteria into your diet.
What’s the best Align probiotic to buy?
Top Align probiotic
Align Probiotic Digestive Support
What you need to know: This contains Align’s flagship bacteria for relief from gastrointestinal upset and more balanced gut health.
What you’ll love: It contains DNA-verified levels of bifidobacterium 35624 to relieve gas, bloating and abdominal cramping. One capsule can be taken daily with or without food. Among gastroenterologists who recommend probiotics, this is the number one product recommended.
What you should consider: This contains milk.
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Top Align probiotic for the money
Align Probiotic Gut Health & Immunity
What you need to know: These are good for promoting gut health and boosting immunity on a budget.
What you’ll love: It contains the probiotic bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12), specifically geared toward building the immune system. Pills are packed in blister packs and stay fresh until the guaranteed date. They start with 5 billion CFUs and taper to 1 billion by their expiration. The dose is one capsule per day. This is an affordable way to see if probiotics work for you.
What you should consider: This contains krill oil and is not vegetarian.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: These single-serve packets dissolve easily in water for a tangy, healthy drink.
What you’ll love: The tangy lemon ginger flavor is energizing and delicious. Each pack delivers a guaranteed 1 billion CFUs per serving. They are dairy-, gluten- and soy-free and have only 2 grams of added sugar per serving.
What you should consider: If you don’t like apple cider vinegar, the flavor of this might not be for you.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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OSF Digital releases its 2022 Omnichannel Retail Index with insights for retailers and brands to accelerate growth
QUEBEC, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - OSF Digital, an award-winning provider of digital transformation services to companies worldwide, announced the release of its 2022 Omnichannel Retail Index (Index) findings. Launched in 2015 by FitForCommerce (now OSF Digital's strategic consulting division) in partnership with The National Retail Federation (NRF), the Index is widely recognized as the industry's most comprehensive omnichannel and digital best practice benchmark study.
The 7th annual study found that top-scoring retailers and brands are aggressively increasing adoption rates of omnichannel and digital capabilities, such as optimized content, frictionless checkout, and cross-channel capabilities, to meet rising shopper demands. Despite this, most companies in the Index have implemented less than 61% of best-practice capabilities, sometimes struggling to deliver seamless shopping experiences.
The highest-ranking company in the Index had implemented 85% of the Index's designated best practices, which is a significant jump from 2021, when the highest score was 72%. This increase is a sign that digital investments are paying off. Another sign that retailers and brands are prioritizing omnichannel and digital investments is that this year, 12 companies have outperformed last year's leader with scores ranging from 73%- to 85%.
The Omnichannel Retail Index interactive digital report outlines key findings on the state of omnichannel and digital best practices, offering insights on investment trends and customer demands. Some of the key findings include:
- The implementation of Buy Online Pick-Up In-Store (BOPIS) curbside pickup has increased significantly, accelerated by the pandemic. BOPIS has become table stakes, offered by 84%; however, the cross-channel experience leaves much to be desired. The adoption of supporting functionalities that enable frictionless experiences has mainly remained flat in the past years, including the ability to schedule pickup times, filter by store availability, etc.
- 74% of the loyalty programs are based on a typical "earn & burn" approach. Only 49% allow shoppers to redeem points for product discounts, and even fewer allow shoppers to redeem points for "experiences."
- From fast fashion to home improvement, sustainability is in focus. 67% promote sustainable products or sustainability programs.
"Retailers and brands have quickly adopted new capabilities driven by the pandemic, but the necessary customer experience continues to evolve," said Bernardine Wu, Executive Managing Director of Digital Strategy at OSF Digital. "The latest Omnichannel Retail Index provides meaningful and actionable insights to help retailers and brands prioritize investment decisions and focus staff and capital on growth accelerators."
"The Omnichannel Retail Index is a critical tool to help retailers and brands navigate the market volatility they face today," said Gerard (Gerry) Szatvanyi, CEO of OSF Digital. "This year's report shows an enormous opportunity for the industry to meet customer demands and provide a seamless and memorable customer experience. OSF Digital is committed to providing this comprehensive study to serve the industry best."
The Omnichannel Retail Index takes the pulse of digital commerce and omnichannel retail. The Index examines how 100+ leading U.S. and global retailers and brands perform against 250+ criteria across web, mobile, and in-store capabilities. The Index examines how these companies deliver on the omnichannel promise through detailed and extensive mystery shopping conducted by OSF Digital's strategy consultants. For the first time, this year's report also shares consumer research and data by GfK to understand where retailers and brands are delivering or falling short of consumer expectations. Gfk is a consulting service and always-on, AI-powered intelligence platform for the global consumer products industry. Also new this year is the analysis of these companies' sustainability practices and programs.
To view the full findings, please visit: https://osf.digital/omnichannel-retail-index
For more information about the Omnichannel Retail Index criteria and to learn how your company stacks up, please contact omnichannelretailindex@osf.digital.
OSF Digital is a global commerce and digital transformation leader with expertise in connecting technology and strategy to drive business goals. With expert status in B2C and B2B commerce and several Salesforce awards for multi-cloud innovation, OSF Digital seamlessly guides enterprises through their entire digital transformation journey. With customers in various industries around the globe, OSF Digital provides personal attention and the highest level of connection with a local presence throughout North America, Latin America, APAC, and EMEA. For more information about OSF Digital, visit: osf.digital.
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Western cooks too often go too light on fresh herbs, treating them more as garnish than flavoring. We prefer the Thai approach, which uses ingredients such as basil, mint and cilantro by the fistful.
Take Thailand’s chicken-and-basil stir-fry — gai pad krapow — which piles on basil, adding sweetness balanced by just a touch of herbal bitterness. We loved the simplicity of this popular street food, which sometimes is served with an egg on top.
In our version in the book “Milk Street Tuesday Nights,” which limits recipes to 45 minutes or less, we double down on the basil, using at two different times for two different flavors. Since this recipe calls for a skillet rather than a wok, the cooking is broken into two steps. The chicken comes first, with vegetables added later to keep them crisp.
Chopped basil leaves are added to the freshly cooked chicken, which mellows the herb’s flavor as the leaves gently wilt while we cook sugar snap peas. Then after mixing everything together, 3 cups of lightly torn basil go into the dish to add peppery flavor that stays fresh.
A quick marinade of fish sauce, soy sauce and white pepper seasons the chicken and helps brown the meat. And scallion whites and greens, also added at different stages in the stir-fry, contribute an allium bite.
To prepare the chicken, cut each breast lengthwise into ½-inch strips, then cut the strips crosswise into 1-inch pieces. And be sure all ingredients are prepared before starting to cook. The stir-fry comes together quickly, so everything should be ready and close at hand.
Stir-fried chicken with snap peas and basil
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce, divided
Ground white pepper
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, plus 3 cups torn and lightly packed
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, halved on the bias
8 scallions, white and light green parts finely chopped, dark green tops cut into 1-inch pieces
2 or 3 serrano chilies, stemmed and thinly sliced
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce and ½ teaspoon white pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until just smoking. Add the chicken in an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl, then stir in the chopped basil and vinegar. Set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high until barely smoking. Add the snap peas, scallion whites/light greens and chilies. Cook, stirring, until the peas are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the sugar. Add the scallion tops and the chicken with any accumulated juices and cook, stirring, until most of the juices have evaporated, about 1 minute.
Off heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce and the torn basil. Stir until the basil is wilted. Taste and season with white pepper.
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- Industry veterans Bob Carter, Zack Hicks, Tracey Doi and Mike Owens announce retirements
- New executive appointments designed to further company's mobility transformation
PLANO, Texas, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's North American operations today announced executive leadership changes designed to continue driving growth, fostering strong dealer and customer relations, achieving carbon neutrality goals and becoming the Mobility company of choice for consumers.
The following changes are effective June 20, 2022, unless otherwise noted.
Corporate Resources and Manufacturing: Changes include a retirement and cascading backfills. In addition, Information Systems Solutions and Technology is transitioned from Digital Transformation and Mobility (DTM) to Corporate Resources, creating structural changes and new positions.
- Tracey Doi, group vice president and chief financial officer, TMNA, will retire effective August 1.
- Tim Ingle, group vice president, Enterprise Strategy, TMNA, will succeed Doi and is promoted to group vice president and CFO, reporting to Chris Reynolds, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Corporate Resources, TMNA.
- Laura Pierce, vice president, Revenue Management and Product Profitability, TMNA, will succeed Ingle and is promoted to group vice president, Enterprise Strategy, reporting to Ingle.
- Jason Reid, vice president, Manufacturing Project Innovation Center (MPIC), TMNA, will succeed Pierce as vice president, Revenue Management and Product Profitability, reporting to Ingle.
- Natalie Wilkinson, general manager, North American Production Center, Strategic Business Management, TMNA, will succeed Reid and is promoted to vice president, MPIC. Wilkinson will report to Stephen Brennan, group vice president, Vehicle Production Engineering, TMNA.
- Sandra Phillips Rogers, group vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and chief diversity officer, TMNA, is promoted to a newly created position of senior vice president, corporate resources and general counsel, TMNA. In this role, Phillips Rogers will take on the added responsibilities of Corporate Shared Services, Toyota de Mexico, and continues leading the teams from Legal, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, and Social Innovation. In addition, Jacqueline Thomas, group vice president and chief compliance officer, Compliance and Audit Office, TMNA, will continue to report directly to Ted Ogawa, chief executive officer, TMNA, and have a dotted-line responsibility to Phillips Rogers, who will continue to report to Reynolds.
- Sean Suggs, group vice president and chief social innovation officer, Social Innovation, TMNA, takes on the new position of president, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). In this new role, Suggs will be responsible for the operations of the company's future battery plant in North Carolina. Suggs will report to Norm Bafunno, senior vice president, Unit Manufacturing and Engineering, TMNA.
- Tellis Bethel, vice president, Voluntary Protection Products, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), will succeed Suggs and is promoted to group vice president and chief social innovation officer, Social Innovation, TMNA. Bethel will report to Phillips Rogers. A successor for Bethel will be named at a later date.
- Chris Yang, vice president, Business Development and Deputy General Counsel, TMNA, is promoted to group vice president, Business Development, Deputy General Counsel. In this dual-capped role, Yang will continue to report to Phillips Rogers and Reynolds.
Sales: Changes include a retirement and cascading backfills.
- Bob Carter, executive vice president, Sales, TMNA, and president, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS), will retire June 30.
- Jack Hollis, senior vice president, Automotive Operations, TMNA, will succeed Carter as executive vice president, Sales, TMNA and president, TMS, reporting to Ogawa.
- Andrew Gilleland, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, TMNA, is promoted to senior vice president, Automotive Operations, succeeding Hollis. Gilleland will report to Hollis.
- Dejuan Ross, vice president, Sales, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), is promoted to group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, TMNA, reporting to Gilleland.
- Cooper Ericksen, group vice president, Product Planning and Strategy, TMNA, is promoted to senior vice president, Product, BEV and Mobility Planning and Strategy. Ericksen will report to Hollis.
- Shawn Domeraki, general manager, Demand and Supply Management, TMNA, is promoted to a new role as vice president, Product and Mobility Planning, reporting to Ericksen.
Research & Development (R&D) and DTM: Changes include retirement and cascading backfills. To streamline functions and leverage greater synergies, as noted above, Information Systems Solutions and Technology is transitioned to Corporate Resources, which includes an expanded global role for Cyber Security.
- Zack Hicks, chief executive officer and president, Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), executive vice president and chief digital officer, TMNA, will retire effective July 22.
- Holly Walters, group vice president and chief information officer, Information Systems, TMNA, will report to Reynolds as a result of shifting Information Systems Solutions and Technology to the Corporate Resources pillar.
- Josh Davis, group vice president and chief cybersecurity officer, TMNA, and senior vice president and chief information security officer, TCNA, adds additional global responsibilities and is named group vice president and chief cybersecurity officer, and senior advisor - global enterprise security, TMC. Davis will continue to report to Walters.
- Steve Basra, in his dual-capped role as group vice president, Connected Technologies, TMNA, will report to Shinichi Yasui, executive vice president, R&D, TMNA. This change is a result of the Connected Technologies function transitioning to R&D.
- Charan Lota, vice president, executive chief engineer, Connected Technologies, TMNA, is promoted to group vice president, Connected Technologies. Charan will continue to report to Basra.
Toyota Connected North America (TCNA): Changes include the retirement of Hicks, as noted above, and cascading backfills.
- Steve Basra, in his dual-capped role will succeed Hicks as CEO and president, TCNA, assuming the role of president and CEO, TCNA. Basra will report to chairman of the Board of TCNA.
- Chris Yang, in his dual-capped role, will add a new responsibility as executive vice president and chief operating officer, TCNA. Yang will join the Board of Directors, TCNA and report to the chairman of the Board, TCNA.
- Yosuke Tsuruta, vice president, Connected Technologies, TMNA, in his dual-capped role, will add a new assignment as chief administrative officer, TCNA. Tsuruta will join the Board of Directors, TCNA, and report to the chairman of the Board, TCNA.
Product Support: Change includes expanded responsibility.
- Kevin Austin, vice president, Demand and Supply Management, TMNA, is promoted to group vice president, Demand and Supply Management and Supply Chain Transformation, TMNA, reflecting an expansion of responsibilities to support the company's electrification initiatives. Austin will continue to report to Keith Robertson, group vice president, Supply Chain Management, TMNA.
Toyota Motor Corporate (TMC) Executives/Overseas Assignments
- Naoki Kojima, Treasurer, TMNA, will return to Japan on a new assignment, effective August 1.
- Masanao Watanabe, Treasurer, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S., is dual-capped and will add Treasurer, TMNA to his responsibilities, succeeding Kojima. Watanabe will report to Ogawa and will be based in Plano, Texas.
- Kurt Drake, joins the company in a newly created role as vice president, Global Compliance, TMC, reporting to Reynolds and will be based in Plano, Texas.
Toyota Financial Services (TFS): Changes include enhancing core capabilities, better leveraging shared services to support Private Label business and global operations, and a retirement.
- Cindy Wang, group vice president, Accounting, Tax and Indirect Procurement Shared Services, TFS, takes on a new role as group vice president, Global Initiatives, TFS. Wang will continue to report to Scott Cooke, senior vice president and CFO, TFS.
- Karen Ideno, group vice president, Private Label Business, TFS, takes on a new role as group vice president, ESG and Indirect Procurement Shared Services, TFS. Ideno will now report to Cooke.
- James Schofield, vice president, Finance, Treasury, Competitiveness, Mergers and Acquisitions, TFS, is promoted to group vice president, Finance, Treasury, Competitiveness, Mergers and Acquisitions. Schofield will continue to report to Cooke.
- Mike Owens, group vice president, chief risk officer, TFS, will retire effective July 15.
- Kris Pritchard, rejoins TFS as vice president, chief risk officer. Pritchard will report to Mark Templin, president and chief executive officer, TFS.
- Briana Nelson, general manager, Lexus Eastern Area, TMNA, will succeed Dejuan Ross, and is promoted to vice president, Marketing, TFS. Nelson will report to Alec Hagey, senior vice president and chief operating officer, TFS.
"These changes are designed to support our transformation and growth strategy, enhancing core capabilities to better support our customers, dealers, private label business and global operations," said Mark Templin, CEO, TFS. "I'm confident we have the right executive team in place. Each one brings a sense of ownership, passion and expertise that will help further deliver on our goals and results." At the same time, I want to thank Mike Owens for his contributions to TFS and wish him all the best."
Bob Carter, executive vice president, Sales, TMNA, and president of TMS
Carter, a 41-year Toyota veteran, began his career with the company as a warranty processor. Since then, he has held a number of sales and marketing positions with the company including senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. Inc., Toyota Logistics Services, Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico, and Toyota de Puerto Rico. He also held the positions of group vice president and general manager of both Toyota and Lexus divisions at TMS.
Throughout his career, Carter has been recognized for many industry honors, including Automotive News 2021 All-Star and most recently, AIADA's 2022 Fritz Hitchcock Advocacy Achievement Award.
"For over four decades, Bob has been an advocate for our dealers and customers, providing insightful leadership and sound and principled judgment in sales and marketing," said TMNA CEO Ted Ogawa. Bob leaves a legacy of many "firsts," including Toyota and Lexus leadership in key segments, dealer satisfaction and profitability, and sales leadership in North America, to name a few. We are grateful for all of Bob's contributions and wish him the best of luck in his retirement."
Zack Hicks, chief executive officer and president, Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), executive vice president and chief digital officer, TMNA
Hicks joined Toyota in 1996 and served in a number of leadership roles including, telematics planning manager, corporate manager office of the CIO, vice president, Administration, Toyota Motor Sales CIO, and TMNA CIO. As Toyota's first chief digital officer, Hicks led the company's newly created Digital Transformation & Mobility unit, leading shared mobility, connectivity services, over-the-air upgrades and future business opportunities.
As founder, CEO and president of TCNA, Toyota's AI and Machine Learning, big data company, Hicks led the company's connected car ecosystem and drove transformational change through cutting edge technology, data and connectivity. Many of the innovations are included in the new 21 Multimedia system. In addition, as founder and chairman of Toyota Connected Europe, Hicks oversaw the London-based startup, which supports the growing adoption of new mobility businesses in Europe with products and services tailored to the unique needs of the market.
Hicks has also been recognized throughout the industry. In 2020 he was awarded Dallas CEO top 500, in 2021 Dallas CIO Leadership Award, 2019 CIO hall of fame, and Dallas Business Journal named him one of the "Most Admired CEOs of 2018 and the same year recognize by academia with the 2018 AIS Leadership Excellence Award. He also received Pepperdine's "Distinguished Alumnus Award" along with Innovator of the Year award from D-CEO magazine.
"Zack has been a transformational leader with invaluable experience, expertise and creativity," said Ted Ogawa, CEO TMNA. "He has contributed significantly to Toyota's success, including leading the development of our new multimedia systems and unlocking the power of data for Toyota. He also quickly solved digital needs for remote work for our North American team members during the pandemic, and ushered in a new generation of connected technologies that enhance the customer experience."
Tracey Doi, group vice president and chief financial officer, TMNA
Doi joined Toyota in 2000 and served in many finance and accounting positions, including vice president and corporate controller, and most recently as group vice president and chief financial officer. As an executive member of the North American Management Committee, Doi set strategy and drove company initiatives to increase competitiveness as a global industry leader. Doi has been honored three times by Automotive News as one of the Top 100 Women in the automotive industry, recognized by D CEO as the Outstanding CFO for large public companies and one of the Top 500 most influential business leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth. In addition, in 2021, she was the recipient of the Texas Women's Foundation's "Maura Women Helping Women Award" and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics' 2020 Leadership Award.
"Tracey has been an innovative, inspirational and valued member of Toyota's leadership team," said Chris Reynolds, executive vice president, Corporate Resources, TMNA. "Her unswerving dedication to our company and team members, as well as her focus on financial fundamentals helped Toyota maintain its competitiveness in North America while ensuring a strong value proposition for our customers. Her legacy also includes many talented team members who have benefited from her mentorship and sponsorship."
Mike Owens, group vice president and chief risk officer, TFS
Over the course of his 20 years with Toyota, Owens held a number of leadership roles which helped to strengthen and expand the company's risk management and analytical capabilities. His experience in credit analysis, risk management, account management, and business development across the auto, home mortgage, commercial, and credit card lines of business were instrumental in supporting the growth of Toyota Financial Services and Toyota Financial Savings Bank (TFSB). His broad responsibilities have included overseeing TFS' international affiliates in the Americas Oceania region and serving as chairman of the board of directors for TFSB. Earlier in his career at TFS, Owens oversaw the company's dealer financing portfolio, managing lending relationships with its largest dealer groups, and developing and implementing strategic initiatives to increase dealer financing. Owens deployed sophisticated risk management capabilities which will benefit TFS in the years to come.
Photos and bios of executive, senior and group vice presidents are available online at: Executive Bios (toyota.com)
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the brand for finance and related products for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust. TFS also offers vehicle and payment protection products through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). The company services Lexus dealers and customers using the Lexus Financial Services brand.
As of March 31, 2022, TFS employed approximately 3,700 team members nationwide, and had assets totaling over $135 billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company's 2021 North American sales were electrified.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
Based in Plano, Texas, Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) was established in 2016 to drive Toyota's global efforts for an intelligent mobile society. With big data collected from vehicles and analyzed on a cloud platform, Toyota Connected humanizes the driving experience by providing customers secure, seamless and contextual services, elevating the customer experience while benefitting dealers, distributors, and partners. At the heart of TCNA is Toyota's belief in human-centered mobility and a fundamental commitment to personal privacy.
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Growing Communications Firm Hires Brian Sweany To Scale Thought Leadership Practice
DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Article, a Texas-based independent public relations and integrated communications firm, has added its first senior leadership talent since launching in 2021. Brian Sweany, who spent more than two decades rising in the ranks of city and state magazines, as well as in posts teaching university-level journalism and directing communications for state agencies and national nonprofit organizations, joins the firm as a principal. In his role, Sweany will oversee Genuine Article's staff and growing book of clients. Genuine Article was established by former PR heads from The Richards Group with the goal of helping brands, causes, and initiatives establish and enhance their national and regional relevance.
Sweany spent more than 18 years at Texas Monthly magazine, serving as editor-in-chief from 2014 until 2016 when he was named to the Folio 100 as an "Up and Coming Trailblazer." That same year, Texas Monthly won the award for General Excellence, the highest honor given by the City and Regional Magazine Association. Over his more than two decades in journalism, he covered a spectrum of topics, including politics, culture, business, and sports. He interviewed a host of prominent state and national figures and covered multiple sessions of the Texas Legislature. Sweany also held stints as a senior editor at D Magazine and as an independent consultant providing brand management, governmental relations, and crisis communications for state agencies and nonprofits. In this role, he began collaborating with Genuine Article founders Stacie Barnett, Elizabeth Clayton, and Greg Miller on various strategic initiatives.
"When we started Genuine Article, we made a promise to align ourselves — internally and externally — with those who have a desire to create fair and balanced conversation through creativity and kindness," said Clayton. "Brian, often the most likable guy in the room, shares that commitment and masterfully navigates the increasingly choppy waters of public conversations. We know our clients' reputations, especially among policymakers and journalists, will be strengthened by Brian's experience and dedication."
"I am thrilled to join the talented team at Genuine Article, and I have been in awe of their dedication and professionalism as they have built this brand," Sweany said. "Their commitment to our clients is unmatched, and with my background in journalism and public policy, I hope to add value to existing clients as well as grow our presence in Austin."
Originally from Plano, Brian earned a bachelor's degree in literature at the University of North Texas and a master's degree in literature from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He serves on the board of the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas and the advisory board of the Texas Book Festival. Brian will be based in Genuine Article's office in Austin, where he lives with his wife of 27 years, their two children, and a golden doodle.
Sweany's hire comes as Genuine Article has added multiple staff members in media relations, communications strategy, and account management since the beginning of 2022. The firm recently added national and regional retainer work for nonprofit and commercial real estate clients, which join Genuine Article's client roster, including The Salvation Army, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, Discount Tire, and Scottish Rite for Children.
Brian Sweany can be reached at brian@genuinearticlecomms.com.
About Genuine Article
Genuine Article is an independent communications firm that partners with brands and agencies to authentically bring conversations, businesses, societal issues, and nonprofits the attention they deserve. Founded in 2021 by a trio of PR and cause branding pros with 50+ years of combined experience, Genuine Article serves clients throughout North America. Recognition for its team's work includes the Bronze Anvil, Bulldog Award of Excellence, and the Cause Marketing Golden Halo Award. Genuine Article is headquartered in North Texas with team members and specialists in Austin and Phoenix. For more information, follow Genuine Article on LinkedIn.
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The Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust, deepens McDonald's longstanding commitment to the city it calls home
CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation announced today it will invest in 40 Chicago-based nonprofit organizations that are addressing some of the city's most pressing needs for Opportunity Youth through its Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust).
Grants totaling $3.5 million were awarded to organizations that foster safe, healthy and thriving community support systems for young people, particularly local Black and Latinx youth, who face multiple barriers to employment and education.
"With Chicago as home to our global headquarters, we're prioritizing our investment in the socio-economic wellbeing of our city for the long-term by partnering with leading community groups," said Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA. "These organizations provide critical support to our neighborhoods and share our mission to reduce barriers to educational and economic opportunity. Together, we are taking a meaningful step forward in our commitment to ensuring our communities thrive for generations to come."
In 2021, the McDonald's team held conversations with local leaders to solicit guidance on ways to best support the Chicago community – and bolstering the futures of the city's young people became the primary focus of this grant program. The team then partnered with the Trust to identify local organizations that work specifically with Black and Latinx youth on the South and West sides of the city and provide ongoing life skills training and pre-employment support, as well as critical services like mental health programs and mentorship opportunities. By investing in organizations across the city that have dedicated resources and programming, the grants will help support the success of future generations and help them achieve their full potential.
For the complete list of grant recipients, please visit McDonald's Newsroom.
"We know that when we invest in our youth, we're investing in our city and region's future," said Andrea Sáenz, Interim President and CEO, of The Chicago Community Trust. "As the Chicago region's community foundation, we are delighted to work alongside McDonald's to positively impact the trajectory of our youth for years to come."
The grant program expands on McDonald's longstanding community philanthropic efforts, and the Trust's mission to build a Chicago where equity is central and opportunity is in reach for all. For over 100 years, community members and civic leaders have partnered with the Trust to address the Chicago region's pressing needs and connect philanthropy to impact. From providing unemployment relief in the Great Depression to supporting nonprofits serving the most vulnerable neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trust has collaborated with the region's stakeholders to effect lasting change that moves the entire region forward.
In recent years, McDonald's has supported a variety of nonprofits through corporate partnerships and multimillion-dollar investments with organizations including the International Youth Foundation, the Obama Foundation, the Chicago Apprentice Network, Skills for Chicagoland's Future, the American Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Charities®. Additionally, McDonald's franchisees support the Chicagoland community through events such as the McDonald's Operators of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana's longstanding Food for the Body & Spirit annual turkey and trimmings giveaway to give back to the local community and spread hope to those less fortunate during the Thanksgiving season.
As one of the world's leading brands headquartered in Chicago, McDonald's believes it has a responsibility to fulfill its purpose of feeding and fostering communities in its own neighborhood. McDonald's Global Impact team, which includes experts in Community Impact & Philanthropy and Government Relations & Public Policy, uses their extensive experience with local charitable organizations and knowledge of the Chicagoland region to help shape McDonald's corporate giving and strengthen the company's relationships with community partners. To learn more, please visit Community Connection (mcdonalds.com).
About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
About The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust is a community foundation dedicated to strengthening the Chicago region by creating equity, opportunity, and prosperity for all people who call it home. For more than 100 years, the Trust has united generous donors, committed nonprofits, and caring residents to effect lasting change. In 2019, The Chicago Community Trust embarked on a 10-year strategic plan to address one of the most critical challenges of our times — closing the racial and ethnic wealth gap for the Chicago region while responding to our most vulnerable residents' critical needs. Thanks to its generous donors, in the fiscal year 2021, more than 7,000 organizations received more than $1.4 billion in funding from the Trust, and affiliated donor advised fund programs. To learn more, visit www.cct.org.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) – “American Idol” winner Laine Hardy has been arrested amid allegations that he placed a “bug” in an ex-girlfriend’s dorm room at Louisiana State University.
Hardy was booked into jail on Friday, and charged with interception and disclosure of wire, electronic, or oral communication, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
According to an affidavit provided by the sheriff’s office, the alleged victim and her roommate were watching a movie in their dorm room on April 6 when they found “a device appearing to be a phone charger” under the victim’s bed. She told officials she researched the device and determined it was used for audio recording, per the affidavit.
She also suspected Hardy, her ex-boyfriend, had placed the device in her room, telling police she had previously “found a fake Instagram account on the Defendant’s phone” in February, and claimed he “used to cover up that he was illegally recording her when he was not around,” according to the affidavit.
Hardy also allegedly knew of the victim’s activities during Christmas break, which the victim had not disclosed to the “American Idol” winner.
At the time, the victim says she confronted Hardy, who confessed to placing a “bug” in her room before removing it. The alleged victim also provided a screenshot of a Snapchat message where Hardy again confessed to leaving the “bug” in her room.
The victim and Hardy had started dating in Nov. 2021, but broke up after the incident in February, she told police.
The device found on April 6 was turned over the police at Louisiana State University, who proceeded gather evidence. Some of the recordings captured “very candid conversations” between the victim and her roommates, according to an investigator who reviewed the audio. There were also indications that the suspect picked up the recorder from the victim’s dorm room and returned it on a different occasion, the affidavit says.
On one of the final recordings, the investigator heard the victim “telling someone about how she figured out the Defendant was recording her and that she doesn’t know if the ‘bug is still in her room.'”
Prior to his arrest on Friday, Hardy had released a statement on social media in which he admitted to knowing of “sensitive” allegations against him, saying he would be cooperating with police.
“I understand that my career has thrust me into the public spotlight, and I embrace that wholeheartedly as my entire world belongs to my music and my fans,” he wrote, in part. “However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time. I have the utmost respect for the law and will assist in their investigation as needed moving forward.”
Laine Hardy’s attorney, C. Frank Holthaus, issued a statement following Hardy’s arrest on Friday, reiterating that Hardy is cooperating.
“I can confirm that Mr. Hardy did receive a warrant for his arrest earlier today and has been and will continue to be completely cooperative with the Baton Rouge Police Department on this matter,” Holthaus said. “Due to the public nature of Mr. Hardy’s profession, we ask for privacy at this time.”
If convicted of interception and disclosure of wire, electronic, or oral communications, Hardy could face anywhere from two to ten years behind bars and a fine of up to $10,000.
Hardy, 21, appeared on the 17th season of “American Idol” in 2019 and went on to win the competition. He was also a contestant on the show’s previous season but didn’t make it to the finals. | https://cw33.com/news/american-idol-winner-laine-hardy-arrested/ | 2022-04-29T21:39:02Z |
‘Not credible;’ Judge dismisses ADA lawsuit against restaurant
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REDWOOD CITY, California (KPIX) — A federal judge found Thursday that a disabled plaintiff’s testimony was “not credible” and dismissed his lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act after he had sued a Redwood City restaurant because its outdoor dining tables were not accessible for someone in a wheelchair.
The case has potentially broad-reaching implications because Brian Whitaker, a prolific ADA plaintiff, has filed more than a thousand lawsuits in the Bay Area against small business owners alleging that their stores or restaurants are not accessible.
Whitaker is represented by the San Diego law firm Potter Handy LLP.
Potter Handy itself is the subject of an unusual and far-ranging lawsuit brought last month in San Francisco Superior Court by the district attorneys of San Francisco and Los Angeles.
That suit contends that by using false allegations from its clients — including Whitaker — Potter Handy filed thousands of ADA cases in federal court in order to end-run obstacles in state court that the California Legislature enacted to deter suits by so-called “high frequency plaintiffs.”
The district attorneys alleged that such allegations enabled the law firm to obtain thousands of settlements from small business owners throughout the state. The district attorneys sought an injunction against the law firm and an order forcing the firm to repay the monies it has obtained in the ADA cases it settled in the last four years.
While the credibility findings against Whitaker only directly apply in the single case, they are likely to have an impact in hundreds of other cases brought by Whitaker in the Bay Area as well in the district attorneys’ suit.
Whitaker v. Slainte Bars
The decision on Thursday comes in a case captioned Whitaker v. Slainte Bars LLC pending before U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Whitaker alleged that in May 2021, he went to the Alhambra Irish House, a restaurant in Redwood City “with the intention to avail himself of its goods or services,” but he encountered barriers to access in the form of outdoor “dining surfaces” not accessible for wheelchair users.
The outdoor tables lacked “sufficient knee or toe clearance under outside dining surfaces” and also were “too high.” The barriers created “difficulty and discomfort” for Whitaker and, accordingly, he brought suit under the ADA on May 19, 2021.
The central issue in the case was whether Whitaker had legal “standing” to bring his case in federal court.
If a plaintiff does not have standing, a federal court has no jurisdiction and the court must dismiss the case. That would force an ADA plaintiff to either drop the case altogether or refile it in state court where the California Legislature has made such filings more expensive for litigants like Whitaker who file multiple cases.
In order for an ADA plaintiff to have standing in federal court, they must not only demonstrate that they have encountered a barrier to accessibility in a public place like a store or a restaurant, but also that there is a real risk that they will suffer harm in the future at that place unless an injunction is issued. If they do not intend to return to the store or restaurant, they would not need an injunction to prevent future harm and therefore would have no standing.
Whitaker’s complaint alleged that he intended to return to the Alhambra Irish House when he is told that it is accessible.
Ara Sahelian, the lawyer for the defendant, challenged that allegation and asserted that Whitaker had no genuine intent to return. When the judge convened a hearing on the issue, Sahelian produced evidence that Whitaker lives in Los Angeles, four and a half hours by car from the Alhambra Irish House, and came to Redwood City, not to shop or eat, but primarily to file lawsuits.
Sahelian asserted that Whitaker has never returned to any of the 1,733 establishments that he has sued in the past. He said Whitaker could not identify any single business he returned to and he had no list or records of any return visits. Moreover, if Whitaker actually tried to go back to all the places that he sued, it would be a multi-year undertaking.
Those alleged facts, together with the asserted implausibility of some of Whitaker’s other contentions — for example, that he travels twice a month to the Bay Area not to file lawsuits but because he is considering moving there — demonstrated, Sahelian argued, that Whitaker did not actually intend to return.
Whitaker’s lawyer, Dennis Price, a Potter Handy partner, accused Sahelian of mounting an attack on “the victim of discrimination.” He argued that the ADA is a civil rights statute and courts have traditionally shown flexibility on standing for civil rights plaintiffs. Price said that “Mr. Whitaker factually has returned to numerous, countless businesses that he has sued. He is not obligated to keep receipts of these return visits or document them for the curiosity of future litigation.”
After hearing the evidence, the judge made a series of findings damaging to Whitaker: Corley found that when Whitaker filed his lawsuit, “he did not have a genuine intent to return to the Alhambra Irish House in Redwood City.” The judge found little evidence of any connection between Whitaker and Redwood City.
She said, “the only testimony the Court could find that touches on Redwood City is that it is on the way from San Jose to San Francisco.”
The judge found that Whitaker “traveled to Redwood City for the purpose of finding business establishments to sue,” not because he was visiting the Bay Area two to three times a month, as he testified, to canvas neighborhoods as possible places to relocate from his home in Los Angeles.
Corley noted that in another case in the district, Whitaker made a one-day trip to Burlingame with a friend to who he paid $500 to act “as security.”
The few hours Whitaker and his friend spent in Burlingame that day resulted in 14 ADA lawsuits. In that case, like the current case, Whitaker testified that he flew to Burlingame to look for potential residency. The judge found that the “explanation is not credible in light of the circumstances of the trip.”
The judge thought the volume of Whitaker’s ADA lawsuits also belied his testimony that he does not travel to the Bay Area to look for businesses to sue. She said Whitaker had filed 560 cases in the district in 2021 alone. Again she found that his testimony on that issue “is not credible in light of his litigation history.”
The judge found his testimony concerning his intent to return no more credible than his testimony about his reason for being in Redwood City.
“Nothing in the record supports a finding that in May 2021 he intended to return to every business he had sued, let alone an intent to return to the Alhambra Irish House. Indeed, he could not identify a single Bay Area business he had returned to, despite having sued — and settled with — hundreds.”
The judge closed her opinion by challenging Whitaker’s argument that dismissal would defeat the ADA’s purpose of providing equal access for the disabled.
Calling the concern “misplaced,” Corley explained, “The standing question is only about whether Mr. Whitaker must bring his claims in state court rather than federal court. Mr. Whitaker can get all the relief he seeks in state court.”
Following the decision, Price responded to a request for comment stating, “This decision flouts multiple Ninth Circuit decisions about standing in ADA cases. We will be appealing.”
Sahelian was pleased with the outcome. He said “Bay Area small business owners should be relieved with this decision.”
“I see him as a chronic abuser of the ADA and, by that, I mean that his intention is not, I think, to — he’s just not well-intentioned. What his purpose has been is to put money in his pockets by just going around finding places that he can sue for lack of compliance to ADA,” said Ret. judge and KPIX legal expert LaDoris Cordell.
“I think the judge is now sending a message to this man and to others who are contemplating doing what he’s doing to not do it. And my guess is that if this ruling holds up, other judges will start to do the same thing,” Cordell added.
Impact of the Decision
While Whitaker v. Slainte Bars is just a single case, the adverse credibility findings are likely to be influential in other cases. According to Sahelian, the same arguments he made against Whitaker’s standing in this case could be made in many — perhaps most — of Whitaker’s other cases in this district. He also says he has a similar motion pending against another one of Potter Hardy’s clients and expects to file more.
Philip Stillman, an attorney who has litigated a number of ADA claims against Potter Hardy said, “I expect that other judges in the Northern District with Whitaker cases will take notice of Judge Corley’s well-reasoned opinion and even though it may not be binding on Whitaker in other cases, it will surely make it more difficult for him to remain in federal court on these claims.”
The decision could also reverberate in the suit by the district attorneys. That filing alleges that many — perhaps most — of Potter Handy’s clients did not have standing, and that even though Potter Handy allegedly knew that, they filed the cases anyway.
This month, San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin announced that his office is filing a civil lawsuit against Potter Handy, claiming it has filed more than 250 allegedly fraudulent lawsuits against small business owners in San Francisco alone.
Boudin met with Chinatown merchants at a town hall Friday and promised to protect them from the ADA lawsuits.
As previously reported by Bay City News, new ADA filings by the Potter Handy firm have sharply dropped since April 11 when the district attorneys’ suit was filed.
Prior to that date, the Potter Handy firm was filing an average of just under three new cases a day, seven days a week, during 2021. In the following 25 days, the firm has only filed three new cases in the district, the last one on April 26.
Potter Handy has not yet filed a response to the district attorneys’ lawsuit, however Price issued a statement expressing concern about the motivation of the district attorneys.
Price said that the district attorneys were both facing recall threats “and are filing these claims in order to generate support.”
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UPST), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealerware, the connected fleet management company that helps dealerships increase profitability and significantly improve customer experiences, counts "customer obsession" as one of its core values.
Melissa Terrell, executive vice president of operations for Dealerware, instilled that value in the company when she joined in 2017. Her leadership has helped Dealerware earn a Net Promoter Score of 65, higher than globally-respected companies like Apple, Amazon and Google.
Terrell's dedication to customer success won her the Transformational Leader Award in the 2022 Gainsight GameChanger Awards, presented by Gainsight, the leading provider of customer relationship management software. The Transformational Leader Award recognizes "a person who has driven material change in their organization by transforming customer success and product experience into a key driver of growth by leveraging Gainsight."
"When I started as CEO in 2019, everyone used to reference Melissa to me as our secret weapon. Well, I can tell you now that it's no longer a secret. Our organization is stronger because of Melissa Terrell. It's Melissa's leadership and the brilliance of the team, together with partners like Gainsight, that allow us to bring it all together and create something really special," said Dealerware CEO Matt Carpenter.
In addition to high customer satisfaction, reflected in Dealerware's NPS score, Terrell's leadership has also helped the company reach 100% year-over-year growth multiple times while maintaining a 99%+ retention rate.
"'We are Customer Obsessed'" is a Dealerware core value that is embodied not just by the Customer Success team, but by every department at Dealerware," Terrell said. "We recognize that the customer voice must be at the center of each action and decision in order to grow and scale a successful business. This obsession is what earns us the right to win our customer's business every day."
To achieve high customer satisfaction and retention rates, Terrell built specialized teams at Dealerware that focus on maximizing the value customers get from the fleet tracking platform.
- A dedicated Implementation team, focused on accelerating customer time to value through interactive virtual onboarding.
- A Support team committed to response times in minutes and delivering an exceptional experience, boasting 95%+ satisfaction rates.
- Data-driven Customer Success Managers that strategically align the goals of our dealers, Dealer Groups, and OEM partners to maximize value and outcomes.
- Customer Success Operations that automate manual relationship management processes, like satisfaction and NPS measurement across the customer lifecycle; user communication programs; and in-application training and best practices delivery.
Terrell and her team were also invited to share the details of these programs with other Gainsight users at Gainsight Pulse, the company's annual summit in San Francisco, where the GameChanger Awards were presented.
Along with Dealerware, other GameChanger winners included ADP, Seismic, Okta, Druva, Inovalon and Zapier.
Dealerware is modern fleet management for the modern automotive retailer. The Dealerware connected car platform elevates the service experience for dealerships, dealer groups and OEMs. By automating cost recovery, improving efficiencies, and elevating the customer experience, Dealerware allows automotive retailers to lower the cost and complexity associated with the management of courtesy vehicles, retail rental, and subscription programs. Launched in 2016, Dealerware today manages tens of thousands of vehicles for hundreds of dealerships in North America, including the top 10 public dealer groups, across 28 OEM brands. For more information, please visit Dealerware.com.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Republicans and Democrats in the Senate celebrated with the passage of the Honoring our Pact act.
“No one goes through what you went through. And that’s just the epitome of grace,” Veterans activist Jon Stewart said.
Stewart shed tears and shared a hug with Susan Zeier after the Senate passed the bill named after her son-in-law.
“I no longer have to carry heath on my shoulders, while I’m advocating for all the other veterans out there who are sick and dying,” Zeier said.
The bill passed with a large bipartisan majority and will help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
“This is a day of our democracy actually working,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said.
Gillibrand says it’s a long time coming.
“They deserve to be able to come back to the healthcare they need to survive and their families deserve the benefits they’ve earned when they pass,” Gillibrand said.
Democrats and Republicans agree that the cost of care is necessary to give veterans what they deserve.
“When we send someone off to war, there are costs. Some of the costs are immediate and some of the costs are down the road,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said.
Schumer and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Ks.) believe Congress is now keeping its promise to veterans.
“It’s one thing to say we respect you, we appreciate your service, we thank you for your service. It’s another thing to make sure that service is cared for,” Moran said.
The house passed the bill in March. The senate made numerous changes in the bill, so the House will have to vote again and should approve it as early as next week. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/senators-celebrate-passage-of-honoring-our-pact-act/ | 2022-06-17T00:35:03Z |
MONTREAL, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced that it will release its 2022 first quarter results on May 3, 2022, after markets close. A conference call and webcast will be held on May 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results. The Company will also hold its virtual annual meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on May 6, 2022, at 11:00 am, via live webcast.
FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS AND CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will announce its 2022 first quarter results on May 3, 2022, after market close. A conference call will be held on May 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results. To participate in the conference call, please dial (226) 828-7575 or (833) 950-0062 (toll free).
A live webcast of the conference call will also be available at www.thelionelectric.com under the "Events and Presentation" page of the "Investors" section. An archive of the event will be available shortly after the conference call.
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
This year, the Company will be holding its Annual Meeting as a completely virtual meeting, which will be conducted via live webcast on May 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The decision to hold a virtual meeting was made in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to prioritize and support the well-being of our shareholders, employees and other Meeting attendees.
All shareholders, regardless of their geographic location, will have an equal opportunity to participate at the virtual Meeting at https://web.lumiagm.com/442208210. To access the online Meeting platform, participants will need an Internet-connected device, such as laptops, computers, tablets or cellphones.
The Company's management information circular and notice of annual meeting of shareholders relating to the Meeting are available to shareholders on Lion's website at www.thelionelectric.com in the Investors section, under Events and Presentations, and have been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
ABOUT LION ELECTRIC
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
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PITTSBURGH, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a safe and simple way to see behind you when walking alone or in other situations," said an inventor, from Evanston, Ill., "so I invented the WRIGHT SIGHT. My design could help to reduce the incidence of assaults or abductions."
The invention enables an individual to clearly view the area behind them. In doing so, it enhances safety and situational awareness. It also eliminates the need to turn around and it could provide added peace of mind. The invention features a unique design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for runners, walkers, children, the elderly, college students, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-107, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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UK fraud investigators step up inquiry into Liberty Steel
LONDON (AP) — British fraud investigators have raided the U.K. offices of the GFG Alliance, owners of the country’s third-largest steelmaker. The move is part of an investigation into possible fraud and money laundering related to financing from a now-bankrupt lender with ties to former Prime Minister David Cameron. The Serious Fraud Office opened an investigation last year after Greensill Capital’s collapse forced the owner of Liberty Steel, which employs thousands of staff in the U.K., to seek a government bailout. British media have reported that Cameron lobbied government officials, including Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock, on behalf of Greensill. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/27/uk-fraud-investigators-step-up-inquiry-into-liberty-steel/ | 2022-04-27T18:59:12Z |
Enhancements continue Prism WorkPath Connect's leadership role for low-cost RESTful API integrations
IRVINE, Calif., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkPath Connect, a no-code data integration application by Prism Software, continues expanding its capabilities, ease-of-use, and value with its recent update v4.2.
WorkPath Connect is a low-cost, rapid data integrator that enables organizations to connect different applications through their RESTful APIs. It is designed to seamlessly exchange data between different applications without having to utilize developers. Easily pass data between cloud and on-prem CRM, ERP, accounting, HR, ECM, shopping, payment, messaging, and other applications.
This update adds additional features that continue enabling a rapid and easy data transfer. Enhancements include refinements to its already-intuitive interface, quicker addition of multiple endpoints in a single session, and easier endpoint configuration and testing.
Prism WorkPath Connect is a module of Prism WorkPath, an advanced work process automation platform.
About Prism WorkPath: Prism WorkPath is a low-cost work process automation platform that eliminates organizations' complex repetitive manual processes. WorkPath utilizes both RPA (robotic process automation) and ETL (extract-transform-load) capabilities enabling the rapid design and automation of intelligent and comprehensive work processes. WorkPath greatly reduces an organization's costs by decreasing labor and substantially improving processing speeds.
WorkPath Standard is designed for document-centric work processes and WorkPath Advanced is for both data-centric and document-centric requirements. WorkPath Advanced includes a wider range of additional input, processing, and output capabilities. Inputs: Includes web pages, databases, JSON, HTML, and other data sources. Processing: Includes data extraction, correction, and validation. Additionally, it can map HTML web page data and perform data clean up. Outputs: Extensive integration with SharePoint, Google Drive, One Drive, Dropbox, Box, and more. This output includes file manipulations such as uploading, downloading, moving, deleting, renaming, and many, many more. Learn more at https://www.prismsoftware.com/solutions/workpath and https://www.prismsoftware.com/solutions/workpath-connect.
About Prism Software: Prism provides software solutions that greatly improve and automate how organizations get their work done while substantially lowering costs. Prism specializes in: ECM with work process automation, advanced work process automation, easy no-code REST API integrations and connections, advanced data capture, and automated business communications. Learn more at www.prismsoftware.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have been making masks for my husband during this pandemic," said the inventor from Raleigh, N.C. "As a hairdresser, I knew we would need something aside from the traditional face mask to better perform our services."
She created a prototype for the patent-pending SALON PROTECTION MASK that fulfills the need for a special-designed face mask which may be worn by clients in salons and barber shops. This eliminates the need to wear a conventional elastic loop mask and provides individuals with enhanced safety. Additionally, this provides customers and employees with peace of mind and encourages customers to repeatedly visit.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-148, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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- Fund Hits $2.2 Billion in AUM, with Overall Evergreen Platform Growing to Nearly $2.6 Billion, as Firm Expands Investor Access to Private Markets
- Platform Experiences Steady Growth Globally, with Plans for a Senior Credit Fund Product Later This Year
SYDNEY, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As strong historical performance and demand for new sources of return drive investor interest in the private markets, Hamilton Lane's (NASDAQ: HLNE) Global Private Assets Fund ("GPA") has returned 14.7% and reached $2.2 billion in AUM in the three years since inception.
The firm's open-ended Global Private Assets Fund launched in 2019, and is open to retail and wholesale investors in Australia and New Zealand, Canada, as well as parts of Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. GPA has seen strong demand to date and has experienced a steady increase in AUM since inception from individuals and institutional investors around the globe.
The GPA Fund was the first product on the firm's evergreen platform, which today also includes the Private Assets Fund ("PAF"), a closed-end investment vehicle registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("'40 Act"), making the Fund more widely available to qualified U.S. clients, including certain individual investors, their wealth advisors, as well as institutions.
The firm's evergreen platform has experienced significant growth, standing at nearly $2.6 billion in total assets as of April 30, 2022. The platform is expected to expand further later this year, with the addition of a new senior credit fund offering.
James Martin, Head of International Client Solutions at Hamilton Lane, commented: "Over the last three years the GPA Fund has enabled investors to gain exposure to the growth of private companies which were previously inaccessible to most. We are increasingly seeing investors of all sizes here in Australia and around the world adding private markets to their portfolios or expanding their existing allocations in search of potential return drivers and exposure to innovative private companies. As demonstrated by the performance and growth of GPA, we're encouraged that our global platform and scale, investment expertise, and proven ability to service a diverse client base continue to resonate with the market."
Global Private Assets Fund (GPA)
- GPA has a truly global client footprint, enabling non-U.S. investors access to institutional-quality private markets exposure through a single investment. Since inception it has returned 50.88%, or 14.7% on an annualized basis*.
- GPA aims to provide a highly diversified offering, investing in a mix of direct equity, secondaries and direct credit investments across geographies, industries and general partners.
- GPA (AUD) recently received a Highly Recommended rating from Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's leading independent research provider. This is the highest rating that a fund manager can receive in Australia and only some 5% of the funds in the 'Alternatives' category have earned this rating.
- Hamilton Lane also recently partnered with digital securities exchange ADDX to tokenize a class of shares issued by GPA to enable access to the private markets for a broader set of investors in Asia. GPA is accessible to ADDX investors at a minimum ticket size of $10,000, compared to the minimum of $125,000 or more for investors who subscribe via traditional, non-tokenized distribution channels.
- Since launching in Canada a little over a year ago, interest in GPA has been strong, with more than C$440 million (U.S. $360 million) raised in that region alone.
Mike Ryan, Head of Evergreen Portfolios, commented: "As investors adjust to a period of heightened volatility in the public markets, they are increasingly looking to private markets for the inherent potential for value creation. Further, we've seen that in periods of lower public market returns, private markets out performance has historically widened, offering diversification within portfolios."
For more information about GPA and Hamilton Lane's evergreen platform, click here.
*I-Shares, USD
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 530 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has over $901 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $106 billion in discretionary assets and nearly $795 billion in advisory assets, as of March 31, 2022. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane/.
Disclosures
Private Assets Fund is a non-diversified closed-end fund and is considered illiquid and not suitable for investors with short term liquidity needs. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund before investing. For a prospectus that contains this and other information about the Fund, call 1 (888) 882-8212.The Private Assets Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with limited liquidity in the shares and should be viewed as a long-term investment.
Other risks specifically associated with the PAF are detailed in the prospectus and include but are not limited to limited operational history, conflict of interest risk, non-diversified status risk, unspecified investment and dependent on adviser risk, failure to qualify as a RIC risk, liquidity risk, tax related risks, secondary investment risks, mezzanine investment risks, interest rate risk, defaulted debt securities risk, portfolio management risk, market risk, leverage risk, valuation risk and issuer risk.
Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC is the Advisor to the Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund. UMB Distribution Services, LLC and Hamilton Lane are unaffiliated.
Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund is distributed by UMB Distribution Services, LLC, 235 W Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212-3948
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., became the highest ranking U.S. official to visit Ukraine on Sunday.
The leader led a delegation of house lawmakers to the war-stricken country, where she vowed American support.
In the surprise visit to Kyiv, Pelosi told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that America will stand by Ukraine’s side until the end of this war. Despite typical division on Capitol Hill, lawmakers on both sides are united behind new efforts to lend more aid to the country.
During a sit-down meeting, Pelosi thanked Zelenskyy for continuing to fight for his democracy.
“Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done,” Pelosi said.
The visit comes as Russia aggression continues to escalate in parts of the country.
On ABC’s “This Week,” Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. said Pelosi’s visit speaks volumes as Ukraine continues its battle on the ground.
“We need all the assistance we can get,” Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova said.
At the request of the president, members of Congress are vowing to move swiftly to get more weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. President Joe Biden asked Congress this week to pass a massive $33 billion aid package.
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said it’s critical Congress acts now to ensure Ukraine has the tools to fight back as Russia tries to advance.
“Time is of the essence,” McCaul said. “The next two to three weeks are going to be very pivotal and very decisive in this war, and I don’t think we have a lot of time to waste.”
It’s unclear how fast aid can be allocated. House lawmakers are not in session next week. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/rep-nancy-pelosi-visits-ukraine-vows-us-support/ | 2022-05-01T23:19:15Z |
(The Hill) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol announced a last-minute hearing for Tuesday after previously saying it would pause its series of meetings until July.
An advisory sent Monday said they would convene to “present recently obtained evidence” but provided no other details.
The committee last week said they would pause their hearings for two weeks given a wealth of new evidence.
“We’ve taken in some additional information that’s going to require additional work. So rather than present hearings that have not been the quality of the hearings in the past, we made a decision to just move into sometime in July,” Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) told reporters last Wednesday.
The shift in schedule comes after what committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called “a deluge of new evidence.”
During its third hearing, the committee flashed its website on the screen behind lawmakers, with Thompson asking “those who might be on the fence about cooperating to reach out to us” through the panel’s tip line.
The panel’s investigators on Thursday also sat for two hours with British filmmaker Alex Holder, who was subpoenaed and asked to turn over video relating to his documentary about the Trumps, including interviews with former President Trump, his adult children and former Vice President Mike Pence.
The footage was a significant get for the committee, as it includes an interview with Trump and Pence, with whom the committee has yet to secure an interview.
The committee was also expecting a new bath of documents from the National Archives. However, a letter from acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall, sent the same day Thompson announced the delay in hearings, says the new information would be released July 8.
The previous effort to delay hearings into July came after Thompson suggested the panel may consider adding additional hearings. The panel is still set to review the role extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys played in the attack, with another set to review Trump’s inaction despite scenes of violence at the Capitol. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/jan-6-committee-announces-last-minute-hearing-for-tuesday/ | 2022-06-27T22:32:16Z |
- Revenue Increases 1.9% Compared to 1Q22
- Gross Margin Increases 40 Basis Points from 1Q22 to 25.4%
- Net Earnings Increase to NT$1.82 or US$0.06 per Basic Common Share or US$1.22 per Basic ADS, up 8.3% Compared to 1Q22
- Strong Free Cash Flow of US$78.0 Million in the First Half of 2022, with a Further Expansion of Cash and Cash Equivalents Balance to US$244.4 Million
- Distributed Cash Dividend of NT$4.3 Per Common Share on July 20, 2022 and US$2.876 Per ADS on July 27, 2022
HSINCHU, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$29.74 against US$1.00 as of June 30, 2022.
All the figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards ("Taiwan-IFRS").
Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was NT$6,851.7 million or US$230.4 million, an increase of 1.9% from NT$6,725.2 million or US$226.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 1.9% from NT$6,982.3 million or US$234.8 million for the same period in 2021.
Net non-operating income in second quarter of 2022 was NT$308.9 million or US$10.4 million, compared to NT$229.0 million or US$7.7 million in the first quarter of 2022, and net non-operating expenses of NT$18.9 million or US$0.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 results benefitted from a foreign exchange gain of NT$82 million or US$2.8 million, share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method of NT$41 million or US$1.4 million and a NT$10 million or US$0.3 million decrease in finance expense compare to the prior quarter. This was partially offset by an increase of loss on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of NT$54 million or US$1.8 million.
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the second quarter of 2022 was NT$1,320.6 million or US$44.4 million, and NT$1.82 or US$0.06 per basic common share, as compared to NT$1,224.7 million or US$41.2 million, and NT$1.68 or US$0.06 per basic common share in the first quarter of 2022, and NT$1,283.6 million or US$43.2 million, and NT$1.76 or US$0.06 per basic common share in the second quarter of 2021. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2022 were US$1.22 per basic ADS, compared to US$1.13 per basic ADS for the first quarter of 2022 and US$1.19 per basic ADS in the second quarter of 2021.
Free cash flow for the first half of 2022 was NT$2,321.0 million or US$78.0 million, with a balance of cash and cash equivalents was NT$7,269.6 million or US$244.4 million.
Second Quarter 2022 Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Time: 3:00PM Taiwan (3:00AM New York)
Dial-In: +886-2-21928016
Password: 856969 #
Webcast of Live Call and Replay: https://www.chipmos.com/chinese/ir/info2.aspx
Replay Starting 2 Hours After Live Call Ends
Language: Mandarin
Note: An English transcript will be provided on the Company's website following the Mandarin conference call to help ensure transparency, and to facilitate a better understanding of the Company's financial results and operating environment.
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
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New study reveals few manufacturers meet online customers' needs; shows tremendous opportunity for businesses to distinguish themselves from competitors
CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American manufacturing e-commerce generates $2.4 trillion in value annually, yet a new study released today shows that most firms don't optimize their online marketplaces to meet the needs of the modern B2B buyer. Logik.io — creators of Commerce Logic Engine technology powering configuration for e-commerce and CPQ experiences — commissioned the study through a third-party firm, which evaluated the effectiveness of 250 e-commerce shopping channels built by B2B manufacturers.
The results, as shared in Logik.io's "State of B2B E-Commerce for Manufacturers" report, serve as a wake-up call to the manufacturing industry. Here are some key findings:
- Just 12% of companies offer a guided selling experience on their website.
- More than half the time (57%), it takes shoppers three steps or more to find a product detail page.
- Four of every five companies' B2B-commerce sites (86%) offer no upselling, cross-selling, add-ons or complementary products.
- Nearly three of every four shoppers (74%) feel the need for previous experience with that company's products to understand its site navigation, meaning a first-time buyer's customer journey is a struggle on most platforms.
"The needs and expectations of B2B buyers are evolving rapidly, and the demands of a company's self-service buying experience are growing," says Logik co-founder and CEO Chris Shutts. "We believe companies must adapt to these customer desires and see first-hand the maturity — or immaturity — of their B2B e-commerce methods."
"Ultimately, we wanted to get an unbiased assessment of how easy or difficult it is to configure, price, quote, and buy B2B manufactured products online," Shutts says.
Additional shortcomings the study gleaned from manufacturer's e-commerce sites include:
- Only a quarter of companies (24%) provide upfront pricing for the product.
- Merely one of every five companies (19%) offers a product configuration experience on their website.
- Just one of five manufacturers (20%) offers buyers the ability to purchase products from their site.
- A significant portion (80%) say the website was not easy to buy through.
"What we're discovering is most B2B manufacturers are very early in their e-commerce journey," Shutts says. "Companies still make it difficult for customers to find, configure, price, and buy products in a self-service manner, creating more friction points than favorable experiences."
Yet Shutts and Logik.io are steadfastly optimistic about businesses' ability to separate themselves from competitors.
"There's a massive opportunity for manufacturers to differentiate themselves from their peers and level up their e-commerce experience," he offers. "But companies that stay status quo and do not evolve their digital experience will be left behind."
Shutts points to early innovators that are using technology to remove buying friction and prioritize their e-commerce experience. He acknowledges a gap between buyer expectations and company execution, but the correct CPQ solution can overcome this obstacle.
Logik tasked third-party shoppers to evaluate 250 manufacturers' B2B websites for four key elements:
- Ease of navigation and finding products.
- Ability to find pricing for products sought.
- Configurability and customization capabilities of products on the site.
- Overall ease of use and purchase ability on the e-commerce site.
To check out the full report or for more information on Logik, visit https://learn.logik.io/state-of-b2b-ecommerce.
ABOUT LOGIK.IO
Logik.io's Commerce Logic Engine helps businesses sell more effectively through their direct sales teams and digital commerce channels by consumerizing the way they sell their products with guided, flexible, and intuitive selling experiences for CPQ and eCommerce. Logik.io's headless engine governs the logic, rules, and recommendations that direct how products can and should be configured and sold, making even the most sophisticated products simple to sell, allowing teams to sell more, sell faster, and maintain less. Logik.io was founded by a proven team with decades of experience in the sales technology space and is backed by High Alpha and Salesforce Ventures. Learn more at logik.io.
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We are changing the definition of what it means to be a farmer
CORONA, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that GrowPods – transportable modular hydroponic farms - can help democratize food production around the world.
Since the arrival of the plow thousands of years ago, technology has made farming easier. Now, farmers have access to advanced robots, automated facilities, self-driving tractors, and pollinator drones. Technology can enable community groups, entrepreneurs, schools, and all types of organizations to grow their own fruits and vegetables, as automated systems like GrowPods have made is simple for anyone to become a farmer.
The market has exploded in the last few years, and now people are growing everything from tomatoes and lettuce to strawberries and mushrooms in transportable hydroponic farms.
For years, proponents have hailed indoor growing techniques like hydroponics and vertical farming as ways to "democratize farming" giving almost anyone the ability to grow healthy, nutritious food, regardless of whether they own any farm land.
According to ABC News, the middle of a heavily urban environment is probably the last place you would expect to find a farm growing the equivalent of two acres of production. But tucked away in Peter Handy's backyard is a controlled environment unit that houses vertical pastures.
"It's here because I need to be as close to my clients and my customers, the chefs and restaurants," Mr. Handy said. "I aim to use the least amount of food miles as possible and make this a super-efficient and lean business."
As the news outlet summarized, "Mr Handy is changing the definition of what it means to be a farmer."
GrowPods can be placed virtually anywhere, and can grow the equivalent of three acres of traditional farmland in an automated environment that can be controlled and monitored remotely. Some units have been configured to grow up to 720 heads of lettuce each week, without pesticides, harmful chemicals, or risk of contamination.
With GrowPods, a new breed of "farmers" can grow fresh, healthy food, without needing hundreds of acres of farmland or dozens of workers to tend the fields.
Science writer Julian Cribb believes a world food crisis is imminent, due to a combination of loss of water, loss of topsoil, climate change and overuse of poisons.
"We're going to need to change the nature of the way we produce food," he said. "Once upon a time, you had to have a lot of soil and a lot of water to be a big food producer. Now you don't. You just need the technology."
For more information on Advanced Container Technologies or GrowPods, call: (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com.
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John "Spider" Miller back on the job as East Canton head football coach
John "Spider" Miller's uncertain future lasted just over 24 hours.
The Osnaburg Board of Education has reversed course and voted in favor of Superintendent Kevin Finefrock's recommendation to renew Miller as East Canton head football coach. The unanimous 5-0 vote was made during an emergency meeting Wednesday night.
The board originally turned down Finefrock's recommendation to renew Miller by a 3-2 vote on Tuesday.
"Tonight the Board voted to renew the football coaching contract of Mr. Miller after having the opportunity to hear from the community," Finefrock said in a statement. "We thank the East Canton community for their input and patience as we worked through this issue."
This story will be updated.
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Company demonstrates execution of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) in real-world mission simulation
ARLINGTON, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Geospatial Consultants (Royce Geo) today announced the successful execution of its multi-domain capabilities in support of Valiant Shield 2022, a U.S.-only, large-scale war game exercise held in the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The real-world training environment showcased how Royce Geo's solutions better enable the U.S. military and Intelligence Community (IC) to identify, monitor, anticipate and directly address threats to the U.S. and its partners.
Royce Geo is revolutionizing the way commercial and national Intelligence, Sensors and Reconnaissance (ISR) data is tasked, processed, exploited and disseminated through its CURVE Cloud Operational Environment. The company provides a capability for multi-intelligence (multi-INT) and cross-domain operations that automates the delivery of time-sensitive intelligence to the warfighter and IC.
Royce Geo executed several key objectives for U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) in support of Valiant Shield 2022 by accelerating TC-PED workflows through automation. Royce Geo automates repeatable TC-PED processes through its Workbench solution, enabling low-code/no-code data modeling.
Adam Estrada, CTO, Royce Geo, said: "We integrated our CURVE Cloud solution with the existing Army Program of Record (PoR) during the exercise to address several modernization objectives to include gap in collection. Along with our partners Planet and ICEYE, Royce Geo addressed the Army's gap in collection by accelerating commercial satellite tasking orchestration through automation as well as exploited commercial data through machine-driven automation for operational use. Our team automated reporting for monitoring and alerting into a messaging workflow feeding into the Joint Fires Network, which reduced latency in the kill chain process."
Dave Sterling, CEO, Royce Geo, said: "Through participation in Valiant Shield's exercise, our team integrated, demonstrated and fine-tuned our capabilities on the fly in a real-world mission scenario. Being able to verify the adaptability of our technology in the field is essential in ensuring operators across all branches can get the data they need to make critical decisions at a moment's notice. We value the participation and rapid feedback from our Warfighter partners across multiple units and commands. This was the best example of a collaborative effort, building novel solutions that truly integrate and increase capability of our partners' current systems."
Valiant Shield builds an alliance between participating military branches to demonstrate the ability to detect, track and engage units at sea, in the air, and on land west of the International Date Line at a moment's notice, ensuring the U.S. military maintains its competitive advantage. Using Live-Virtual-Constructive training enablers, the exercise simulates live tactical forces with constructive, synthetic opposing forces. An impending exponential increase in the volume of consumable data sets creates a very challenging PED cycle for the limited number of military analysts available in a mission setting. Royce Geo's solution demonstrated how field operators can synthesize oceans of data at mission speed through proven automation tradecraft, created over several years supporting DoD and IC partners, supporting warfighter functions of Valiant Shield 2022.
Royce Geo is an advanced intelligence solutions and services company providing support across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD), both CONUS and abroad. Royce Geo's core business delivers advanced tradecraft, specifically leveraging advanced Big Data and intelligence methodologies, data automation/visualization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), collection management and automated tasking orchestration, exploitation, and dissemination services.
Royce Geo employs experienced Intelligence Analysts, Data Science professionals, Intelligence Tradecraft Instructors, and Intelligence Applications & Data Engineers, who work closely with our Defense and Intelligence Community clients to provide top-quality Multi-INT tradecraft. We are global: Royce Geo delivers superior mission analytic solutions and services at facilities around the continental U.S. and embedded with deployed mission partners, around the globe. For more information on our CURVE Cloud Operational Environment please contact us at www.roycegeo.com.
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HOUSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Finance, one of the nation's most prominent debt resolution companies, is taking its clients to a place customers of debt resolution have never been before – to a mobile app for its information and services.
A first for the debt resolution industry, Beyond Finance started working on this idea more than a year ago. Now that it has been run and tested through Quality Control and debugging, thousands of their clients nationwide can benefit from this mobile-first technology in the space.
"Our goal was to create a future-focused solution that would align with our clients' long-term habits of mobile usage and preference," said Beyond Finance Chief Operating Officer Lou Antonelli. "The primary motivation to create this app was to provide our clients with convenient access to the information that allows them to be successful in the Beyond Finance program."
Beyond Finance clients have resoundingly received the development of the debt resolution industry's first mobile application. App usage has increased each month in 2022. Last month, more than 11,000 unique users used the mobile app more than 200,000 times.
The mobile application was created, in part, with Beyond Finance's client feedback. Through a routine series of email surveys and questions, the technology and operations teams gathered thoughts from the client base and worked together to discover essential features and insights deemed most important for development.
"We needed to meet our clients wherever they are," said Vice President of Beyond Finance Technology Sergio Rabiela. "They can already reach the client success department by phone and receive texts that remind them of necessary actions. And although they have a comprehensive dashboard online, we believe our clients would appreciate the convenience and immediacy of a dedicated mobile app. We were right."
Key features of the app include:
- Secure access with biometrics and communication through push notifications
- Manage their success with the ability to customize their program
- Track real-time progress and monitor creditor negotiations
- Monitor all funds for their account that including tracking saved money and paid creditors, and add funds to a personal escrow account to help them accelerate graduation from the debt resolution program
- Keeps users in touch with our client success team via chat 24/7
- Featured section created for in-app feedback for client experience
Since the application launch, Beyond Finance clients have shown a strong preference for the app, with 87% moving over from the previously used web Dashboard. After just a few months, only 13% of our clients still primarily use the classic Dashboard, indicating that when the team invested in a mobile application, superior client service and long-term rewards would come.
"We are so proud of this app because of how it was created–we may think we know what our clients want, but the best way to find out is by asking them," said Antonelli. "Our team is passionate about delivering a best-in-class client experience, which is why this was so important for us."
The Beyond Finance App is available on Google Play and App Store.
Beyond Finance, LLC, based in Houston, is one of the largest and most successful influential debt resolution organizations. By standing alongside clients wherever they are in their debt journey, Beyond Finance uses personalized debt reduction programs and proprietary technology to give them the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to move beyond debt. Since 2017, they have resolved more than $1 billion in client debt. In June 2020, it merged with an affiliate to become the dedicated company it is today. They have additional offices in Chicago, Illinois, San Diego, and Irvine, California. For more information, visit BeyondFinance.com.
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Grammys barely move the needle in television ratings
By DAVID BAUDER
AP Media Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite a night of good vibes and performances by some of the music industry’s biggest stars, the Grammy Awards barely moved the needle in television ratings. The Nielsen company said Sunday’s show reached an average of 9.59 million viewers, up 4 percent over the record low ratings of a pandemic-marred show in 2021, by far the smallest audience ever for the Grammys. A week earlier, the Oscars increased its audience by 58 percent over the record low showing it received a year earlier, even while marred by the surprise slap Will Smith gave to comic Chris Rock onstage. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/05/grammys-barely-move-the-needle-in-television-ratings-2/ | 2022-04-05T23:41:30Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Azure between June 15, 2021 and August 26, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 31, 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, Azure Power Global Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure's plants; (2) certain project data was manipulated; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) Azure had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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CyberRes adds Voltage data-centric security for BigQuery customers worldwide to address data privacy regulations
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberRes, a Micro Focus line of business, today announced a partnership with Google Cloud to support the upcoming release of BigQuery remote functions. The partnership will see CyberRes' end-to-end enterprise data protection solution, Voltage SecureData, integrate with Google's BigQuery data warehouse to accelerate and expand organizations' data science initiatives and help companies comply with ever-evolving privacy regulations.
The integration will enable CyberRes Voltage customers to persistently protect data in use, in motion, and at rest in Google BigQuery. The support for remote functions also enables Google Cloud's BigQuery customers to take advantage of Voltage's privacy-enabling technologies. Mutual customers can use Voltage's format-preserving encryption, hashing, and tokenization services within BigQuery in conjunction with Google BigQuery's native security to address strict privacy compliance controls. Voltage's cloud-agnostic and consistent data protection allows all customers to safely use regulated data for analytics across hybrid clouds.
"The availability of remote functions from BigQuery is an exciting and critical evolution of Google Cloud's platform for our customers," said Tony de la Lama, Vice President of Product Management, CyberRes. "The integration with Voltage SecureData means BigQuery will allow customers to utilize and support the Voltage data-centric protection approach for secure analytics, enabling enterprises to accelerate and expand their data science initiatives with privacy by default."
BigQuery, Google Cloud's highly scalable multi-cloud data warehouse, is designed for business agility and allows customers to gain insights with real-time and predictive analytics, access data and securely share insights with ease. This new partnership adds to Voltage SecureData's deep capabilities in securing analytics across data warehouses, databases and data lakes and enables customers to shift workloads seamlessly and securely to BigQuery.
"Emerging threats and evolving technology needs are at the forefront of challenges in cyber security. By making its Voltage SecureData solution available to Google Cloud customers from within their BigQuery data warehouse, CyberRes is enabling customers with the technologies needed to protect their sensitive data while addressing and adhering to current data privacy regulations," said Ritika Suri, Director, Technology Partnerships, Google Cloud.
The CyberRes Voltage portfolio helps secure organizations with continuous data discovery, insight, and protection to reduce risk and enable privacy by design. Organizations can work with high-value, sensitive customer data in its protected state to derive business intelligence without the risk of data exposure in Google BigQuery. The data protection technologies in Voltage SecureData provide flexible implementation and data-centric protection for a virtually unlimited number of structured data types in any language, and in any region, with proven performance, reliability, and scalability.
Voltage SecureData Integrations for GCP 2.0 (BigQuery) is now generally available. Google Cloud's remote functions feature is now available in public preview.
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CyberRes is a Micro Focus line of business. We bring the expertise of one of the world's largest security portfolios to help our customers navigate the changing threat landscape by building both cyber and business resiliency within their teams and organizations. CyberRes is part of a larger set of digital transformation solutions that fight adverse conditions so businesses can continue to run today, keep the lights on, and transform to grow and take advantage of tomorrow's opportunities.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “At DFW Airport, “y’all” means ALL!”
DFW Airport officials are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month.
According to a tweet from the airport officials, they are now flying a Pride flag at DFW Airport headquarters.
“We are so proud to support and empower our LGBT+ employees during Pride Month, and every month. 🧡 Today, we raised the Pride flag at airport headquarters to show our solidarity with the LGBT+ community and our commitment as allies,” officials said. | https://cw33.com/news/local/at-dfw-airport-yall-means-all-airport-officials-raise-pride-flag-at-airport-hq/ | 2022-06-22T19:41:07Z |
2 killed and 10 wounded in Cedar Rapids nightclub shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Gunfire at a Cedar Rapids nightclub left two people dead and 10 wounded early Sunday, authorities said.
Police said in a news release that the shooting happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. at the Taboo Nightclub and Lounge, and that officers who were patrolling downtown were able to respond quickly.
The police didn’t say whether there was one or more suspected shooters, what might have led to the shooting or whether they had arrested anyone, but they did say there was no lingering threat to the public.
Police also didn’t release the names of the victims or the condition of the wounded.
The club’s owner, Mod Williams, told the Cedar Rapids Gazette that he doesn’t know many details about the shooting.
“It’s an extremely disturbing thing that happened and currently I’m just being as cooperative as I can to help the police,” Williams said.
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell expressed dismay about the shooting and lauded the police response.
“We as citizens need to do our part, too. We must head off incidents like this before they happen. That means respecting one and other, resolving issues peacefully and holding ourselves accountable,” O’Donnell said in a statement.
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- Revenues of $69.3 million, increased 12% sequentially, and decreased 25% year-over-year
- Enterprise Wi-Fi revenues of $24.0 million, increased 55% sequentially and 31% year-over-year
- Gross margin of 48.3%, non-GAAP(1) gross margin of 48.9%
- Operating income of $2.7 million, non-GAAP(1) operating income of $6.3 million
- Net income of $2.3 million or $0.08 per diluted share, non-GAAP(1) net income of $5.0 million or $0.18 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $7.8 million or 11.3% of revenues
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks Corporation ("Cambium Networks") (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading provider of wireless networking infrastructure solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter 2022 ended June 30, 2022.
"We are pleased to deliver a significant improvement in our second quarter financial results," said Atul Bhatnagar, president and CEO. "Our supply chain began recovering as we experienced an easing of Chinese government COVID lockdowns allowing for improved production and distribution of our products from Asia."
Bhatnagar continued, "Cambium's gigabit wireless fabric allows network operators to dramatically improve broadband performance and quality of service. Our Wi-Fi 6/6E solutions are in the first phase of expansion followed by the next leg of growth comprised of millimeter wave technologies, continued by the opening of 6 GHz spectrum to drive the next generation multi-gigabit fixed wireless broadband infrastructure solutions. We are also forecasting a healthy increase in global defense spending, as national security has become a paramount issue for many nations."
Revenues of $69.3 million for the second quarter 2022 decreased $23.4 million year-over-year primarily as a result of lower Point-to-Multi-Point revenues primarily due lower demand from service providers and global supply and distribution constraints, offsetting strong demand for enterprise Wi-Fi products and higher Point-to-Point revenues. Revenues for the second quarter 2022 increased by $7.4 million compared to $61.9 million for the first quarter 2022, primarily due to higher enterprise Wi-Fi and Point-to-Point revenues, offset by lower Point-to-Multi-Point revenues.
GAAP gross margin for the second quarter 2022 was 48.3%, compared to 49.7% for the second quarter 2021, and 47.1% for the first quarter 2022. GAAP operating income for the second quarter 2022 was $2.7 million, compared to operating income of $14.3 million for the second quarter 2021, and operating loss of $2.2 million for the first quarter 2022. GAAP net income for the second quarter 2022 was $2.3 million, or net income of $0.08 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.5 million, or net earnings of $0.40 per diluted share for the second quarter 2021, and net loss of $1.6 million, or net loss of $0.06 per diluted share for the first quarter 2022.
Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter 2022 was 48.9%, compared to 50.0% for the second quarter 2021, and 47.8% for the first quarter 2022. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter 2022 was $6.3 million, compared to $17.5 million for the second quarter 2021, and $1.0 million for the first quarter 2022. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter 2022 was $5.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $12.9 million, or $0.45 per diluted share for the second quarter 2021, and $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2022. For the second quarter 2022, adjusted EBITDA was $7.8 million or 11.3% of revenues, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $18.4 million or 19.9% of revenues for the second quarter 2021, and $1.9 million or 3.1% of revenues for the first quarter 2022.
Cash provided by operating activities was $10.0 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to $20.1 million cash provided by operating activities for the second quarter 2021, and $19.2 million cash used in operating activities for the first quarter 2022. Cash totaled $45.9 million as of June 30, 2022, $5.5 million lower than June 30, 2021, due primarily to higher inventories, offset by earnings during the past year. The increase in cash balance of $7.5 million from March 31, 2022, was primarily the result of higher earnings, and improved working capital management.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Revenues of $69.3 million, increased 12% sequentially, and was lower by 25% year-over-year.
- Received a multi-million agreement for 28 GHz millimeter wave solutions for cnWave™ Fixed 5G technology.
- GAAP net income of $2.3 million or $0.08 per diluted share, non-GAAP net income of $5.0 million or $0.18 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $7.8 million or 11.3% of revenues, compared to $18.4 million or 19.9% of revenues for the second quarter 2021.
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $10.0 million, compared to $20.1 million provided by operating activities for the second quarter 2021.
- Increased new channel partners by approximately 1,600 year-over-year, an increase of 15%.
- Devices under cnMaestro® Cloud management increased 36% year-over-year.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Outlook
Taking into account our current visibility, the financial outlook as of August 4, 2022, for the third quarter ending September 30, 2022, is expected to be as follows:
- Revenues between $72.0-$76.0 million
- GAAP gross margin between 47.9%-48.9%; and non-GAAP gross margin between 48.5%-49.5%
- GAAP operating expenses between $32.0-$33.0 million; and non-GAAP operating expenses between $28.9-$29.9 million
- GAAP operating income between $2.5-$4.2 million; and non-GAAP operating income between $6.1-$7.8 million
- Interest expense, net of approximately $0.5 million
- GAAP net income between $1.6-$2.9 million or between $0.06 and $0.10 per diluted share; and non-GAAP net income between $4.5-$5.8 million or between $0.16 and $0.20 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA between $7.0-$8.7 million; and adjusted EBITDA margin between 9.8%-11.5%
- GAAP and non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 18.0%-20.0%
- Approximately 28.2 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding
Cash requirements are expected to be as follows:
- Paydown of debt: $0.7 million
- Cash flow interest expense: approximately $0.5 million
- Capital expenditures: $2.4-$2.6 million
Full Year 2022 Financial Outlook
- Revenues between $280.0-$300.0 million
- GAAP net income between $3.2-$14.1 million or between $0.11 and $0.50 per diluted share; and non-GAAP net income between $13.1-$25.1 million or between $0.46 and $0.89 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA margin between 7.8%-12.5%
Cambium Networks financial outlook does not include the potential impact of any possible future financial transactions, acquisitions, pending legal matters, or other transactions. Accordingly, Cambium Networks only includes such items in the company's financial outlook to the extent they are reasonably foreseeable; however, actual results may differ materially from the outlook.
Conference Call and Webcast
Cambium Networks will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET today, August 4, 2022. To access the live conference call by phone, listeners should dial +1(833) 634-2275 in the U.S. or Canada and +1(412) 902-4143 for international callers, referencing the Cambium Networks conference call. To join the live webcast and view additional materials, listeners should access the investor page of Cambium Networks website at https://investors.cambiumnetworks.com/. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the investor page of Cambium Networks website for a period of one year. A replay of the conference call will be available for 48 hours soon after the call by phone by dialing +1(877) 344-7529 in the U.S. or Canada and +1(412) 317-0088 for international callers, using the conference ID number 3054204.
In addition, Cambium Networks President and CEO, Atul Bhatnagar, and Andrew Bronstein, CFO, will present and hold one-on-one meetings with investors including Wednesday August 10, 2022, at Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference held virtually; on Wednesday August 31, 2022, at the Jefferies 2022 Semiconductor, IT Hardware and Communications Infrastructure Summit in Chicago, Ill.; on Thursday September 1, 2022, Cambium will host a tour at our Rolling Meadows, Ill. headquarters with Barrington Research; and on Wednesday September 14, and Thursday September 15, 2022, Cambium will hold one-on-one meetings and present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopa + Technology Conference in San Francisco, Calif. To join the live webcasts for the Oppenheimer and Goldman Sachs conferences, listeners should access the investor page of Cambium Networks website https://investors.cambiumnetworks.com/. Following the live webcasts, a replay will be available in the event archives at the same web address.
About Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning our expected next quarter revenues, net income and cash. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this document, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
Use of non-GAAP (Adjusted) Financial Measures
In addition to providing financial measurements based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we provide additional financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP (non-GAAP), including Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP pre-tax income, non-GAAP provision for income taxes, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP fully weighted basic and diluted shares. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for financial and operational decision making, for planning and forecasting purposes, to measure executive compensation and to evaluate our financial performance. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help us to identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be masked by the effect of the expenses that we exclude in the calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe that these financial measures reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in the business and provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects. Although the calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may vary from company to company, our detailed presentation may facilitate analysis and comparison of our operating results by management and investors with other peer companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results in their public disclosures. These non-GAAP financial measures are discussed below.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income as reported in our consolidated statements of income excluding the impact of (i) interest expense (income), net; (ii) income tax provision (benefit); (iii) depreciation and amortization expense; (iv) nonrecurring legal expenses, (v) share-based compensation expense, (vi) secondary offering expenses, (vii) one-time acquisition costs, and (viii) restructuring expenses. EBITDA is widely used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate the profitability of companies. EBITDA eliminates potential differences in performance caused by variations in capital structures (affecting net finance costs), tax positions (such as the availability of net operating losses against which to relieve taxable profits), the cost and age of tangible assets (affecting relative depreciation expense) and the extent to which intangible assets are identifiable (affecting relative amortization expense). We adjust EBITDA to also exclude nonrecurring legal expenses since this is one-time in nature and does not reflect our ongoing operations. We adjust EBITDA for share-based compensation expense which is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is dependent on market forces that are often beyond Cambium Networks control. As a result, management excludes this item from Cambium Networks internal operating forecasts and models. We also adjust EBITDA to exclude one-time acquisition costs and restructuring expenses and secondary offering expenses as these relate to events outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations and to provide a more accurate comparison of our ongoing business results.
Non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate and non-GAAP net income are used as a supplement to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures are the most meaningful for period-to-period comparisons because they exclude the impact of share-based compensation expense, restructuring expenses and secondary offering expenses, nonrecurring legal expenses, write-down of debt issuance costs upon prepayment of debt, amortization of acquired intangibles, and amortization of capitalized software costs as we do not consider these costs and expenses to be indicative of our ongoing operations.
Share-based compensation expense and associated employment taxes paid are excluded. Management may issue different types of awards, including share options, restricted share awards and restricted share units, as well as awards with performance or other market characteristics, and excludes the associated expense in this non-GAAP measure. Share-based compensation expense is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is dependent on market forces that are often beyond Cambium Networks control while the associated employment taxes are cash-based expenses that vary in amount from period-to-period and are dependent on market forces as well as jurisdictional tax regulations that are often beyond Cambium Networks control.
Secondary offering expenses were incurred by Cambium Networks associated with the registration and sale in June 2021 of 2,000,000 ordinary shares held by Vector Capital and during December 2020 of 2,500,000 ordinary shares held by Vector Capital. Cambium Networks did not raise any additional capital in the offering and the expenses are excluded as not part of continuing operations.
Amortization of acquired intangibles includes customer relationships, unpatented technology, patents, software, and trademarks, and are excluded since these are not indicative of continuing operations.
Amortization of capitalized software costs include capitalized research and development activities amortized over their useful life and included in cost of revenues and are excluded since these are not indicative of continuing operations.
Restructuring expenses consist primarily of severance costs for employees which are not related to future operating expenses. Cambium Networks excludes these expenses since they result from an event that is outside the ordinary course of continuing operations. Excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of Cambium Networks ongoing business results.
Our non-GAAP tax adjustments include the tax impacts from share-based compensation expense including excess or decremental tax benefits available to the company that are recorded when incurred and impacts from the company's income tax valuation allowance initially recognized in the quarter ended June 30, 2019, and as reversed in the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Cambium Networks excludes these amounts to more closely approximate the company's ongoing effective tax rate after adjusting for one-time or unique reoccurring items. The associated non-GAAP effective tax rate is also applied to the gross amount of non-GAAP adjustments for purposes of calculating non-GAAP net income in total and on a per-share basis. This approach is designed to enhance the ability of investors to understand the company's tax expense on its current operations, provide improved modeling accuracy, and substantially reduce fluctuations caused by GAAP adjustments which may not reflect actual cash tax expense.
Non-GAAP fully weighted basic and diluted shares are shown as outstanding during the entire period presented and include dilutive shares if their effect to earnings per share is dilutive. We also use non-GAAP fully weighted basic and diluted shares to provide more comparable per-share results across periods.
These non-GAAP financial measures do not replace the presentation of our GAAP financial results and should only be used as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations in the use of non-GAAP measures because they do not include all the expenses that must be included under GAAP and because they involve the exercise of judgment concerning exclusions of items from the comparable non-GAAP financial measure. In addition, other companies may use other measures to evaluate their performance, or may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. We present a "Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the tables below.
The following table reconciles net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA, the most directly comparable financial measure, calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP (in thousands):
The following table reconciles all other GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures (in thousands):
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), with respect to the previously announced agreement for Twitter to be acquired by affiliates of Elon Musk for $54.20 per share in cash.
The expiration of the HSR waiting period occurred at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 2, 2022, which was a condition to the closing of the pending transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions, including approval by Twitter stockholders and the receipt of remaining applicable regulatory approvals.
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Twitter, its directors and certain executive officers are participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the pending acquisition of Twitter (the "Transaction"). Twitter has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of proxies to approve the Transaction. Twitter will furnish the definitive proxy statement, when available, together with a WHITE proxy card to each Twitter stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting to consider the Transaction. Additional information regarding such participants, including their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. Additional information relating to the foregoing can also be found in Twitter's definitive proxy statement for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2022. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT TWITTER WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the SEC in connection with the Transaction at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the SEC in connection with the Transaction will also be available, free of charge, at Twitter's investor relations website (https://investor.twitterinc.com) or by writing to Twitter, Inc., Attention: Investor Relations, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, California 94103.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday demanded that authorities reveal the identity of the Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop earlier this month.
"How dare you hold the name of a man who killed this man?" Sharpton said at the funeral for Patrick Lyoya, held at a crowded Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "Every time a young Black man or woman is arrested in this town, you put their name all over the news. Every time we're suspected of something, you put our name out there."
Both Sharpton and attorney Benjamin Crump, who has represented the families of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Michael Brown and other high-profile victims of police violence, called for justice for Lyoya during the service.
"We have to fight to get justice for Patrick," Crump said during the service. "Will you stand for justice for Patrick? Will you speak up for justice for Patrick? Will you stand up for right? Will you stand up for justice?"
Sharpton additionally called on the Department of Justice to investigate the shooting.
Lyoya's family and friends celebrated his life during his funeral on Friday. Sharpton, the founder and president of the National Action Network, said he and the organization have pledged to help the family cover funeral costs, CNN has reported.
"We, in the name of Patrick, are going to have a litmus test in these elections about our right to vote, our right to deal with our policemen. We will stand with good cops. We will stand with those police that uphold the law," Sharpton said. "But if a policeman is wrong, we gonna call it wrong, and we gonna call your name."
An officer from the Grand Rapids Police Department fatally shot Lyoya on April 4 after pulling him over for an allegedly unregistered license plate. The police department released several forms of video footage capturing the approximately two minute and 40 second interaction.
An autopsy commissioned by Lyoya's family determined he was shot in the back of the head. Lyoya, 26, wasn't armed at the time of the shooting, according to a family attorney.
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights has made a request to the Justice Department to launch a "pattern-or-practice" investigation into the police department following the fatal shooting of Lyoya, who moved to the United States with his family from the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2014.
Gwen Carr, mother of the late Eric Garner, also attended Lyoya's funeral service, as did other family members of people killed by police.
What the video shows
The footage released by the police department begins with the officer walking toward Lyoya's car, CNN previously reported.
The video footage shows Lyoya turning his back to the officer and appearing to walk toward the front of the car. The officer puts his hands on Lyoya's shoulder and back, saying "no, no, no, stop, stop," and Lyoya is seen resisting the officer's touch and backing away from the officer.
The officer tackles him to the ground. Video shows Lyoya getting up and standing, the officer drawing and then deploying a Taser, though police say the prongs didn't hit Lyoya.
The two end up physically struggling on the ground, where the officer shot Lyoya, who wasn't armed at the time of the shooting, according to a family attorney.
The officer who shot Lyoya is heard saying "let go of the Taser" before firing the fatal shot.
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Mets get to Mikolas, beat Cardinals 3-1 in twinbill opener
By JAKE SEINER
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil and Dominic Smith helped New York chip away at Miles Mikolas, Trevor Williams was sharp in a spot start and the Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 to open a doubleheader. McNeil and Smith each had two hits, including an RBI double apiece in the third inning. McNeil also narrowly missed a homer foul during a 12-pitch at-bat against Mikolas in the first and Smith singled and scored on a groundout in the second. Mikolas entered with a 1.49 ERA but allowed a season-high three runs over six innings. The 33-year-old right-hander matched a season most with seven hits allowed and threw a season-high 106 pitches. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/17/mets-get-to-mikolas-beat-cardinals-3-1-in-twinbill-opener/ | 2022-05-18T01:44:54Z |
HONG KONG, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugreen, a global leader in electronic accessories, is announcing the release of the HiTune X6 ANC earbuds. The X6 aims to bring high-quality listening to everyone.
HiTune Quality
Ugreen's goal for HiTune earbuds is to provide a high-quality listening experience at a price that the average person can afford. The HiTune Acoustics Lab has been hard at work striving toward this goal.
The HiTune team's unique SuperBass tuning system provides deep bass for popular music while maintaining the mids and high tones for other music genres and podcasts.
X6 Key Features
The X6s feature 10mm Diamond-Like Carbon drivers, which are harder and more durable than traditional metal drivers.
The X6 buds are the first pair of HiTune earbuds that feature hybrid noise cancellation. The Acoustics Lab team built the system from the ground up. The ANC in the X6 earbuds can reduce up to 35 dB of ambient sound.
Additionally, HiTune X6 earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.1. They have 7 hours of battery life and gaming mode which enables 50-millisecond low latency audio.
Price and Availability
The X6 earbuds are currently available in the US with a recommended retail price of $49.99. It is also available in the UK and a number of other European countries on Amazon. Additionally, they are available on Ugreen's website.
About Ugreen
Ugreen is an established name in the charging and audio video sectors and now the team is attempting to disrupt the earbuds market by providing quality listening at prices people can afford. By developing proprietary technology, Ugreen can offer consumers better value for their money.
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ATLANTA, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supersapiens and Team SD Worx are proud to announce a 2022 race season partnership. With Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, Supersapiens delivers innovative insights to help Team SD Worx optimize their glucose levels for training and recovery. The Dutch squad closed out the 2021 season as the world's number one team with victories throughout the Classics and a podium sweep at the Giro d'Italia Donne. This partnership proves they're not complacent and are proactively seeking every advantage to maintain that title.
"Team SD Worx is simply one of the best teams in cycling. They are committed to developing and supporting the fastest women in the sport. They've built the number one program by pairing together the greatest talent and the greatest technology. Supersapiens is honored to partner with an organization that has such a clear vision on winning. We are dedicated to helping them become better as individuals and as a team," said Phil Southerland, CEO and Founder of Supersapiens.
The Supersapiens and Team SD Worx partnership arose after Olympic gold medalist and two-time UCI World Road Champion Anna van der Breggen became an early and passionate adopter of the technology. The former pro, who retired at the end of 2021 after a supreme career as one of the greatest riders of all time, now serves as a Sport Director and a valuable part of Team SD Worx's technical staff. Team SD Worx has kicked off the 2022 season with a roster featuring Chantal van den Broek-Blaak, Lotte Kopecky, Marlen Reusser, Blanka Vas, and Demi Vollering, all playing decisive roles within the squad.
"Team SD Worx takes a hands-on, individual approach to developing each rider's skillset and build them into the best athlete they can be. At Supersapiens, we recognize that each athlete's needs are unique," said Southerland. "With the Supersapiens system and the power of real-time glucose visibility, Team SD Worx will be able to provide their athletes with innovative insights around fueling and nutrition to help unlock stronger performance and faster recovery."
Supersapiens, powered by Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, helps athletes optimize the timing and amount of carbohydrate intake to maximize the stability of their glucose levels, promoting metabolic efficiency and sustained energy.
Because optimal fueling is different for everyone, and glucose levels are affected not only by food, but also by things like stress and excitement or altitude, effective energy management is nearly impossible without real-time glucose visibility. With Supersapiens, Team SD Worx athletes can better understand their body's fueling requirements on a personal level and discover the most stable and sustainable fuel sources, and the optimal timing and amount of fuel, for their individual needs. Outside of competition, glucose management can help these athletes improve recovery and sleep.
"Supersapiens is helping us develop the best nutrition strategy possible. You can train as much as you like, but it's all for none if nutrition is not right. Supersapiens is playing a pivotal role in assisting athletes to become the best possible versions of themselves," said van der Breggen.
Now nearly halfway through the 2022 season, Team SD Worx kicked off the year in commanding fashion and has already notched 11 victories and 23 podiums. Standout accolades on this dominant start include Vollering winning every stage and the overall at Itzulia Basque Country and Brabantse Pijl and was runner up at Amstel Gold Race and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Kopecky won Strade Bianche and the Ronde van Vlaanderen and was runner-up at Paris-Roubaix.
The Dutch team excels at balancing experience with youth, and a highlight for the 2022 season will be the first edition of Le Tour Femmes, which will cover more than 1,000 kilometers over eight stages and kicks off on July 24th at the Eiffel Tour in Paris.
Supersapiens, powered by Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, delivers innovative insights around glucose data to help athletes to make informed nutrition decisions around training and recovery. Supersapiens is the first over-the-counter energy management system designed to visualize and understand the connection between sport, glucose levels, energy, and performance.
Supersapiens launched to the public in September 2020 and the Supersapiens system, including Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, allows athletes to automatically receive their glucose levels every minute to the Supersapiens app via Bluetooth. This data can be viewed on Supersapiens app or their groundbreaking wearable device, the Supersapiens Energy Band, which is the first and only performance wearable that is capable of reading glucose data directly from the Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor.
The Supersapiens system powered by Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is now available in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Learn more about the full line of Supersapiens products and purchase Abbott's biosensor at www.supersapiens.com.
Supersapiens is aiming to be the most influential sports brand of the decade. They develop innovative insights around glucose that drive positive athlete behavior change and unlock better performance and recovery.
Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is intended for athletes to measure their glucose levels. When used with a compatible product, the biosensor allows athletes to correlate their glucose levels and their athletic performance.
The Supersapiens system including Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is not intended for medical use and is not intended for use in screening, diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, prevention, or monitoring of diseases, including diabetes.
The Supersapiens system including Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is not for sale in the U.S and is only available in select countries. For a full list of references and FAQs, please visit our Education Hub and Knowledge Base.
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Man charged with indecent exposure in Johnston County
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
JOHNSTON COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man was booked into the Johnston County Jail on two charges Friday night.
According to law enforcement, Casey Dale Dewitt was booked earlier in the week on one count of indecent exposure and one count of burglary in the second degree.
Dewitt has already made his initial appearance and his bond is set to $25,000.
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Brewers pitcher Mejía banned 80 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee pitcher J.C. Mejía has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance, the second Brewers player disciplined this season under Major League Baseball’s drug program. A 25-year-old right-hander acquired from Cleveland in November, Mejía had a 23.14 ERA during a pair of relief appearances for the Brewers on May 11 and 14. He had a 0.84 ERA in nine games with Triple-A Nashville. Mejía made his major league debut with the Indians on May 21 last year and went 1-7 with a 8.25 ERA in 11 starts and six relief appearances. Brewers catcher Pedro Severino was suspended for 80 games on April 5 following a positive test for a different performance-enhancing substance. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/17/brewers-pitcher-mejia-banned-80-games-for-positive-drug-test/ | 2022-05-17T21:26:58Z |
Wichita man hospitalized after attempt to outrun law enforcement
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Wichita man recovered in the hospital after he crashed his vehicle when attempting to outrun law enforcement officials.
The Kansas Highway Patrol Crash Log indicates that around 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, emergency crews were called to the 3400 block of N Woodlawn - just south of Highway 96 - with reports of an injury accident.
The crash log notes that a 2007 Chrysler 300 driven by Jamal Collins, 31, of Wichita, had been on the eastbound ramp from K-96 onto Woodlawn as he attempted to outrun law enforcement officials.
KHP said Collins failed to negotiate a right-hand turn at the bottom of the ramp where he hit the raised cement median on Woodlawn. The vehicle came to a rest and was disabled on the east side of the street.
This is when KHP notes that Collins then attempted to run away. He was arrested a few minutes later.
The log indicates that Collins was then taken to Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER for treatment of suspected minor injuries.
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SHANGHAI, April 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group ("Shanghai Electric Wind Power" or "the Company") has been named as one of the top five wind turbine manufacturers in China, with its newly added offshore wind capacity overtaking all the other industry players in China in 2021, according to BloombergNEF's China's Top 10 Wind Turbine Manufacturers in 2021 report.
The report, which ranks China's wind turbine manufacturers based on new turbines installed throughout 2021, shows that Shanghai Electric Wind Power took the number five spot by increasing its wind capacity by 5.18GW, securing 9 percent of the market share in China. The Company retains the top spot in the offshore wind scene as the Company's newly installed offshore capacity grew by 4.1GW over the year.
"In light of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and fierce market competition triggered by the looming end to offshore wind subsidies, Shanghai Electric Wind Power overcame the challenges and broke multiple industry records, winning recognition from our partners for our exceptional installation efficiency, as well as product and service quality. These accolades from the industry have given us fresh impetus as we continue to reshape China's wind power sector in an effort to accelerate towards carbon peak and neutrality goals," Shanghai Electric wrote in a statement.
In 2021, China's newly installed wind capacity increased 55.8GW in total, a slight dip of 3% from 2020, passing the 50GW threshold for the second year in a row. It comes at a time when China's wind power sector is contending with market uncertainties posed by surges in global commodity prices as well supply chain disruptions. Last year saw commissioning rates offshore shooting up 351% by adding 14.2GW, while domestic onshore capacity dropped by 23% from its peak in 2020, to 41.6GW in 2021.
Established in 2006, Shanghai Electric Wind Power offers services including wind turbine manufacturing, wind farm operation and maintenance (O&M), wind resource assessment, digitized wind farm investment and development, wind farm asset management, smart energy and more. The Company's product portfolios feature wind turbines with capacity ranging from 1.25MW to 10MW.
The last decade and a half have seen the Company launch itself to become the largest offshore wind turbine manufacturer in China, cementing its leadership in the global new energy sector. In May 2021, Shanghai Electric Wind Power launched an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board, through which the Company can further expand investment into the R&D of its core technology.
Last year, Shanghai Electric Wind Power also unveiled its Petrel platform SEW11.0-208 to the world. The flagship direct-drive turbine, which is the company's full proprietary intellectual property, features a nameplate capacity of 11 MW – the largest of its kind in Asia – marking a major breakthrough for China's homegrown innovation in offshore wind technology.
With the development of cutting-edge technology sitting at the forefront of its strategy, the Company seeks cooperation with top-tier wind power companies in the hope of jointly driving forward the global new energy sector. Now, the Company is expanding its upstream and downstream partnerships, with the business focus centered on digitized wind farm development and smart O&M, transforming itself into a full-cycle service provider. Aiming to become a world-class wind power company, Shanghai Electric Wind Power is ramping up its global presence, bringing its high-quality products and services to customers worldwide.
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Tsitsipas beats Dimitrov, will face Alcaraz in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas has beaten Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the Barcelona Open quarterfinals. Organizers have slotted in the third round and quarterfinals on Friday to make up for lost playing time this week due to rain delays. That means after a short break Tsitsipas will face local favorite Carlos Alcaraz. Tsitsipas converted six of eight break point chances to stay on course to claiming a second consecutive clay-court title after winning Monte Carlo last weekend. Second-seeded Casper Ruud eased past Emil Ruusuvuori, while third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Frances Tiafoe. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/tsitsipas-beats-dimitrov-will-face-alcaraz-in-barcelona/ | 2022-04-22T16:40:30Z |
Deputy struck, killed by drunken driver on final night of field training, sheriff’s office says
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (Gray News) – A Texas deputy was struck and killed by a drunken driver during his last day of field training, according to authorities.
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office said in a release that 29-year-old Deputy Lorenzo Bustos was killed around 12:50 a.m. Friday morning after he and a field training officer conducted a traffic stop.
The officers had taken two people who were in the vehicle into custody.
During the investigation of the traffic stop, Bustos was standing behind his patrol car when another vehicle struck him, according to the sheriff’s office. The force of the vehicle knocked Bustos under the patrol vehicle, where the other officer was sitting in the passenger seat.
The officer got out of the car and attempted to render aid to Bustos.
Bustos was taken to a hospital where he died about five hours later from his injuries.
Authorities said the person behind the wheel of the offending vehicle was charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Bustos served with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office for six months and had been on his final night of training when he was killed. The sheriff’s office said he previously served with the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office for one year each.
Bustos leaves behind his wife and three children.
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Flores slam, 6 RBIs as Giants thump Cards; Posey honored
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wilmer Flores hit a grand slam in the first inning and matched his career high with six RBIs as the San Francisco Giants snapped out of their offensive funk and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-7 to end a five-game losing streak. On a day the Giants honored former catcher Buster Posey in a pregame ceremony, Mauricio Dubón and Darin Ruf also homered. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina reached 1,000 career RBIs. Dylan Carlson added a three-run homer, but St. Louis committed three errors and ended its three-game winning streak. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/07/flores-slam-6-rbis-as-giants-thump-cards-posey-honored/ | 2022-05-08T05:07:15Z |
SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHARLES & KEITH – the go-to label for stylish footwear, handbags and accessories – announces that ITZY will be joining the CHARLES & KEITH family as its newest global brand ambassador.
Fresh off releasing their comeback album, CHECKMATE, ITZY kicks off their appointment by fronting the brand's Fall 2022 campaign, debuting this season's key style, Lula patent bags and shoes. The campaign speaking a distinct visual language – confident and commanding – which captures the Lula's high gloss attitude and ITZY's magnetic presence. A celebration of freedom and authenticity, the girls show how they remain true to their style be it on-cam or off-duty.
Renowned for their breakout anthems, including "DALLA DALLA" and "ICY", the girls are the beacon of pop culture: music artists, social media sensations, and arbiters of fashion. The quintet scored one of the biggest Billboard debuts for a new K-pop act when they broke into the scene in 2019, and have since bagged multiple hit singles. With themes of independence and self-love running through their lyrics, ITZY constantly empowers their fans to express themselves and live boldly with an authentic and unapologetic spirit.
"It's an honour to be introduced as the new global brand ambassadors of CHARLES & KEITH! We're so excited for this new relationship as we'll be able to show our unique chemistry, and the many new sides of ITZY with the brand," said ITZY. "Please stay tuned for more ITZY and CHARLES & KEITH moments in the future!"
"We could not be more thrilled to have ITZY join the CHARLES & KEITH family as the newest face of our brand," said brand co-founder, Keith Wong. "As the voice of a new generation, the ITZY girls aren't afraid to be true to themselves, and that's what makes them the perfect addition to our family."
The campaign featuring ITZY officially goes live on 16 August 2022, and the fall collection will be available in retail stores and on CHARLESKEITH.COM in August 2022.
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CHICAGO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, announced today that Brian Schell, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at Deutsche Bank's 12th Annual Global Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, June 1, from 1:00pm to 1:45pm Eastern Time.
The webcast and replay of the virtual presentation will be accessible at www.cboe.com in the Investor Relations section, under Events and Presentations. The archived webcast is expected to be available within an hour of the presentation.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 7, 2020 to April 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 24, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a REIT; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) there are existential issues in its top customers; (4) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and the Company would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about its 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 Innovative Industrial Properties you have until June 24, 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 Innovative Industrial Properties 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 IIPR lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/innovative-industrial-properties-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27810&from=4.
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions proudly announces the opening of their Richmond, Va., office, to serve clients across Southeastern Virginia.
RICHMOND, Va., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is pleased to announce the opening of a Richmond, Va., office. The new location will be led by Managing Partner Dan Wilson and Senior Advisor David Bogart. David joins the team with 35+ years of entrepreneurial leadership in the technology field (23 years as a business owner), with expertise in business development, finance, and operations.
With experience owning, operating, and selling his own business and commercial real estate property, David brings a valuable first-hand perspective when assisting other business owners as they consider and plan their exit strategy. David's decades of experience make him uniquely qualified to guide entrepreneurs across Virginia with the most important financial transaction of their lives – selling their business.
David's reputation aligns especially well with Viking's core value of Integrity: We strive to uphold the highest level of professional behavior and ethical standards so that our clients are treated respectfully and fairly every time.
A native of the region, David is familiar with the business climate, geography, and regional economic market engines that drive business growth. Dan Wilson shares, "We are excited to have David Bogart help lead Viking into this vibrant Virginia market. His experience will be a major asset to entrepreneurs who need valuation services and who may be considering an exit strategy for their business."
Virginia was recently named the #1 state for Best Overall Business Climate. Southeast Virginia, and Greater Richmond specifically, offers low cost of business operations and an acclaimed business environment including the presence of EO Richmond and EO SEVA. This is an outstanding time for entrepreneurs in Southeast Virginia.
About Viking Mergers and Acquisitions
Viking provides exit strategies and M&A services to middle-market business owners. In business since 1996, 50% of Viking's brokers are former business owners. Viking has an 85% closing rate, representing more than 700 successful transactions, and ten offices throughout the Southeast.
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Petco Love encourages pet owners to prevent pet loss and aid found pets by easily registering pet photos online.
SAN ANTONIO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The summer holidays — from travel and loud gatherings to a lack of routine — can be stressful, but not only for humans. Pets can experience the effects of holiday season stressors as well.
About half of pets entering shelters are free-roaming or lost. In fact, estimates suggest one in three pets goes missing in their lifetime — a staggering 10 million annually — and many never return home. This heartbreaking number is why Petco Love created Petco Love Lost, a searchable national pet lost and found database — which is fast, free and easy to use. Petco Love Lost can be used by anyone who loses or who finds a pet and seeks to reunite pets directly with their families.
"The fact that 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime is simply too many, and a simple way to find them and bring them home is by coming together on a single platform that connects shelters, pet parents, and good neighbors," said Petco Love president, Susanne Kogut. "Petco Love Lost helps keep people and pets together for a lifetime of love, so we encourage pet parents to join us and register their own pets now should the unthinkable happen," adds Kogut.
Unique pet facial recognition technology enables Petco Love Lost's national database — populated by more than 1,800 shelter locations — to identify and bring these lost and found pets home quickly, reducing potential danger for the pet and heartbreak for the pet owner.
Petco Love Lost is the effective evolution from the "lost pet" photo on a local telephone pole into a national digital community bulletin board, so folks can see if any pets are lost or found in their area. This unique approach helps engage people on a grass roots level, enabling pet lovers to act wherever the lost or found pets may be, whether across town or across the country.
Before the holiday season rolls in this summer, Petco Love asks pet parents to take the following steps to prevent pets from getting lost and to bring them home if they are found:
- Register your pet on Petco Love Lost: Before the unthinkable happens and your pet goes missing, make sure their profile is up to date in order to help find your pet as soon as possible. And you don't need to have a pet in order to take action to bring pets home, you can list any found pet too. To set up your pet's profile and help families reunite with their lost or found pets, visit lost.petcolove.org.
- Make sure your pet's identification is up to date: Regularly update microchip and collar or tag information to ensure your pet can be reunited with you quickly and easily (all pets, even those who remain indoors full-time, should always wear collars with ID tags). Microchips are an effective tool to help identify missing pets but even so, 35% of lost microchipped pets are never reunited with their families due to out-of-date microchip information.* Having multiple forms of identification for your pet is critical when they are found.
- Ensure your pet's collar or harness is secure: During noisy celebrations or when traveling to new environments, pets can be easily spooked. Ensure your pet is leashed or harnessed securely to prevent the possibility of their going missing.
- Offer a secure crate with your pet's favorite items: Any time of the year, offering your pet a secure and familiar place where they feel safe is crucial. Make sure the crate has some favorite toys or blankets, so they have a safe space to retreat when they need to. Crates can help ease anxiety during loud festivities and/or fireworks at home or on the road.
Petco Love endeavors to make home the place where pets can receive a lifetime of love; Petco Love Lost helps make that mission possible.
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide.
Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.
*According to a study by The Ohio State University's Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Microchip World: Recent Advances and Options for Shelters and Veterinarians
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U.S. News & World Report Ranking Honors School
LAKELAND, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College (FSC) announced today that it has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report's distinguished college rankings guide as one of the top 10 "Best Regional Universities in the South."
One of only three schools in Florida to be listed in the top 10, FSC is the only university in Polk County. This is the 13th year FSC has received this designation.
"The incredible faculty and extraordinary students of Florida Southern have once again proven themselves to be among the elite in all of the United States," Florida Southern College President Anne B. Kerr said. "I am excited to see our talented community's hard work and dedication once again be recognized."
U.S. News & World Report utilizes surveys, data pertaining to graduation and retention rates, and faculty-to-student ratios to produce college rankings based on school groupings established by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and determined by each school's academic mission.
In addition to being recognized as a best regional university in the south, FSC was also included by the publisher on their "Most Innovative Schools" list, reflecting the College's aspirational plans for curriculum, campus life, and facilities to ensure pervasive excellence and outstanding outcomes for graduates.
U.S. News & World Report's praise of FSC continues the College's trend of accolades that highlight the school's academic excellence and focus on experiential education. The guide includes FSC's Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences, among top undergraduate business and nursing programs.
Florida Southern is also ranked at No. 11 in the "Best Value Universities in the South" category, the highest rating of any school in the state.
About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2023 Best 388 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023." The 2022-2023 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 20 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 13 consecutive years. Connect with Florida Southern College.
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Traveling Vietnam Wall brings visitors looking to honor service members’ sacrifices
By Betsy Webster
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — While some people are celebrating Memorial Day weekend with cookouts, others are taking time to reflect on the holiday’s intended purpose: to honor service members who died in military service to the nation.
It is a fitting time for the traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall to come to Kansas City. It arrived on May 18th and will be on display through the end of Memorial Day.
Vietnam veteran Gerald Caldwell brought his granddaughter. A volunteer helped the Lee’s Summit man find the name of his high school quarterback, Sidney Bryant.
“I was Navy construction battalion, and he was Army,” Caldwell told her.
On the virtual wall website, he was able to find a photo of his friend. Bryant was 20 years old when he died.
“It’s really emotional, because I was kind of tight with him. I was close with him, talked with him every day and everything, and to have him just, I’d say kind of disappear like that,” Caldwell reflected.
The Traveling Vietnam Wall is an 80 percent scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It is 400 feet long and has 140 panels with names of service members killed in the Vietnam War.
“It really brings it home. You hear numbers or read numbers in a book. That’s one thing but when you see the name of people that actually lived and had a family, that had a history, that had a future, but they you know, that was it for them,” said visitor Mike Railsback.
This year the American Veterans Traveling Tribute added separate panels honoring American sacrifices across generations.
There are 29 casualty panels for those killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are a group of panels with the names of those killed on 9/11 and single panels for a number of other deaths from 1914-212, including those from the bombing of the USS Cole and the Benghazi attack.
Shane Virgil Stark was in Kansas City from New Mexico visiting family. He is a veteran who did not serve in wartime, but he knows not all casualties of war happen on the battlefield.
“I lost two friends here this last year. There were over in Afghanistan that they got sick from cancer and stuff from something that happened over there,” he remarked.
To that point, a display of American flags outside the National WWI Museum and Memorial represents the 140 veterans that take their own lives each week. The display is called Flags of Forgotten Soldiers. It is not part of the wall and has been up by Liberty Memorial every Memorial Day weekend in recent years.
Caldwell got help from the Veteran’s Administration nearly 20 years ago for PTSD and is still getting treatment.
“That causes my depression to go away and my self-esteem to be lifted,” he said.
He now works with the VFW and Disabled American Veterans. He notes that displays like the Traveling Tribute also help with self-esteem, particularly for Vietnam veterans who felt shamed and were ostracized when they returned home.
“It’s really a beautiful awakening for us because when we came back from Vietnam, we didn’t tell anybody,” Caldwell said.
“I’m just so glad we’re still recognizing this,” said Stark. “This is awesome.”
The tribute arrived in Kansas City on May 18th. It is free to visit and will remain up through Memorial Day with the exception of 7-11 tomorrow night, when it will be closed for the Kansas City Symphony’s Celebration at the Station.
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The company announces initial investment of $8 million with an additional estimated $10.6 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across St. Landry Parish with its initial investment of $8 million and an additional estimated $10.6 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra Networks designed and built its 100% fiber network in St. Landry Parish with symmetrical service and speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 99.99% network reliability. The company's local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 1,846 businesses and growing.
"We're committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities throughout St. Landry Parish, providing ultra-high-capacity broadband networks to local businesses," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "Our teams live and work in St. Landry Parish, so we believe in investing in the community and allowing businesses to succeed through access to our innovative fiber network, custom solutions, and local customer support."
Conterra Networks is growing and investing in communities in Louisiana, including Opelousas, New Iberia, Abbeville, Monroe, West Monroe, Lake Charles, Bossier City, Alexandria, and Natchitoches.
The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in Louisiana, visit www.conterra.com.
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.
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Late penalty gives Real Sociedad 1-0 win over Espanyol
MADRID (AP) — Alexander Isak has converted a penalty kick six minutes into stoppage time as Real Sociedad secured a 1-0 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league. Isak’s low shot from the spot gave Sociedad its fourth win in the last six matches and left the Basque Country club closer to securing a European place next season. Sociedad sits in sixth place with 51 points from 30 matches. It is two points behind fifth-place Real Betis and six points from Sevilla, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, which are all tied with 57 points. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/04/late-penalty-gives-real-sociedad-1-0-win-over-espanyol/ | 2022-04-04T22:52:31Z |
ATLANTA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL), a premier global consumer and commercial services company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.10 per share payable September 9, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 10, 2022.
About Rollins, Inc.
Rollins, Inc. is a premier global consumer and commercial services company. Through its family of leading brands, Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Clark Pest Control, Northwest Exterminating, McCall Service, Trutech, Critter Control, Western Pest Services, Waltham Services, OPC Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company, PermaTreat, Crane Pest Control, Missquito, Orkin Canada, Orkin Australia, Safeguard (UK), Aardwolf Pestkare (Singapore), and more, the Company and its franchises provide essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects to more than 2.8 million customers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia from more than 800 locations. You can learn more about Rollins and its subsidiaries by visiting our web site at www.rollins.com, where you can also find this and other news releases by accessing the news releases button.
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September 23-25 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Repertory Ballet (ARB) launches its 2022-2023 season with Kaleidoscope for four performances at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, September 23-25.
An innovative program featuring never-before-seen work, Kaleidoscope includes a unique collaboration between choreographer Da' Von Doane, formerly of Dance Theatre of Harlem, and New Jersey-based visual artist Grace Lynne Haynes, whose creations have graced the cover of The New Yorker magazine. A recent graduate of the Rutgers Art & Design MFA program, Haynes will be designing scenic elements and costumes for Doane's new ballet, a partnership amplifying both artists' creative talents. About the piece, Doane says, "This work excavates the interplay between states of mind and processing the nature of change."
"Collaborations are a great way to learn about a different art practice, and mend together two distinct voices. I have grown so much as a visual artist through this project. I've been able to see how visual art can intertwine with dance and take on a new form," explains Haynes. "Working with ARB has allowed me to push my perception of how painting can function and enhance the space it inhabits"
Also commissioned for the program will be a new work by ARB's Ryoko Tanaka and pianist-composer Ian Howells, inspired by Salvador Dali's painting titled Swans Reflecting Elephants. Tanaka, a beloved ARB Company dancer, made her choreographic debut with ARB last season, and Howells is a graduate of the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University and Mercer County Community College, where he received degrees in Jazz Studies. He also accompanies classes at Princeton Ballet School, as well as Princeton, Rutgers and Rider University.
"When I saw the Dali painting for the first time, it was fascinating to see how two completely different animals were reflecting each other in perfect symmetry. I found it incredibly unique and mysterious," says Tanaka. "It inspired me to create a piece about two different types of reflections: self-reflection and literal reflection."
The program also features Claire Davison's enchanting Bewitched set to Ella Fitzgerald's iconic vocals. A dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Davison's piece premiered at the Boulder Arts Outdoors Festival in 2021 and ARB performed the piece earlier this year as part of its Mask-erade Gala. Rounding out the performance will be a dazzling classical pas de deux, choreographed by Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel, set to music by Léo Delibes and showcasing the balletic bravura of ARB's artists.
Audiences can expect a multifaceted and engaging experience during ARB's Kaleidoscope performances at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for one weekend only: September 23-25.
For tickets and more information, please visit arballet.org.
Season tickets are now available! Buy tickets to all three American Repertory Ballet performances at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (Kaleidoscope, Giselle, and PREMIERE3) and receive 30% off. This offer only applies when purchasing all three programs in the same transaction. Subscribers also receive additional discounts and benefits. For season tickets, visit arballet.org/seasontickets
photo credit: Harald Schrader Photography | Featuring Aldeir Monteiro
Led by Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) is New Jersey's preeminent ballet company, presenting classical repertory alongside new and existing contemporary work. ARB is a founding resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center while also performing in major venues across New Jersey and beyond. Founded in 1954 as the Princeton Ballet Society, ARB has been designated a "Major Arts Institution" by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts consistently for the past two decades and has repeatedly been awarded a Citation of Excellence by the Council. The company has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and other major foundations and leaders in the field as a prominent force in the field of dance. Princeton Ballet School, ARB's official school, attracts talent from around the world while providing opportunities for local students of all ages, such as through its award-winning DANCE POWER program. arballet.org
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These two New Jersey wealth management professionals consistently show commitment to clients and maintain appropriate industry credentials
WESTFIELD, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again this year, two advisory team members of Round Table Wealth Management (RTWM), an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm, have received the Five Star Wealth Manager Award based on 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria including client retention and a regulatory review. This marks Mariella Foley's seventh year of winning the award, and Michael Fischer's third year.
"The significant contributions that Mariella and Mike have made to our clients and firm over the past several years are outstanding," said Rich Policastro, President of RTWM. "Having them both achieve this award and accomplishment for multiple years is a testament to the quality of the relationships they've built and the professional, comprehensive services that we offer to our clients."
Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research to recognize wealth management professionals who consistently show a commitment to clients, demonstrate strong industry credentials and are evaluated on the quality of their current practice. Founded in 2003, the Five Star Award Program is the largest and most widely published award program in North America, covering more than 45 major markets.
Michael Fischer, honoree, believes that the team approach at RTWM is one of the reasons he is so successful. "I am grateful to work for a firm that continually seeks to provide first-class service to all clients. This attitude pushes me to always give my best, and it is an honor to see my hard work recognized with this award."
In order to earn the award, a wealth manager must satisfy eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients. Among the factors considered are assets under management and client retention rate as well as a thorough regulatory review.
Mariella Foley, a seven-time award winner, shares her thoughts on the honor: "It means a lot to me to have received this award for consecutive years. As part of our fundamental principles, my goal is to provide the highest standard of service, a collaborative partnership, and a long-term commitment."
Mariella Foley, CFP®, ADPA®, CDFA®, is a Partner and Wealth Advisor with Round Table Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 2000 and has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Heading the Women of ClarityTM program, Foley focuses her practice on working with women, advising them on their investments and finances and empowering them to take control of their financial lives whether they are experiencing a life transition due to divorce, death of a spouse or any other life changing event. Chosen to be a Featured Speaker for the InvestmentNews 2022 Women Adviser Summit, her areas of expertise include women in transition, female empowerment, multi-generational families, retirees and those going through divorce.
Michael Fischer, CFP®, MST, Director and Wealth Advisor, has been a valued member of Round Table Wealth Management since 2011. Developing customized asset allocations, orchestrating comprehensive financial planning for each individual client and coordinating day-to-day client needs are just a small part of what makes him an outstanding member of the financial planning profession. Fischer focuses on solving the complex income and estate tax issues of his small business owner clients.
Round Table Wealth Management (RTWM), an independent financial advisory firm established in 1999, is managed by four partners with over 100 years of industry experience. They, along with other members of the firm, form a dedicated team of highly-credentialed wealth advisors, financial planners, and investment management professionals.
Global in their investing and personalized in their service, the firm provides objective strategies designed to meet the far-reaching goals of each client in a personal and comprehensive manner. Those clients are comprised of high-net-worth individuals, families (national and global), business owners, professionals, and women investors seeking thoughtful financial advice and guidance to grow and preserve their wealth. Assisting cross-border clients and expats with multi-national interests and a high degree of tax complexity is a key area of focus. In addition, the firm specializes in working with families and individuals who have multi-generational wealth concerns.
With approximately $1.6B in assets under management (AUM) for its clients, RTWM offers personalized advisory services supported by institutional knowledge, deep experience, and skilled expertise. Their fiduciary approach involves a suite of holistic planning services including investment, philanthropy, retirement, insurance, cash flow and tax and estate counsel.
Learn more at www.RoundTableWealth.com.
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FRANKFURT, Germany, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 13th 2022, CALB was invited to the Battery Expert Forum (BEF) hosted by BMZ group in Frankfurt, Germany. CALB showcased future products and developments in lithium-ion technology. Additionally, CALB and BMZ Group announced a strategic cooperative agreement that will enable CALB's growth and exposure to global markets.
The conference consisted of presentations from a panel of experts ranging from battery manufactures, OEM's, and battery management systems. More than 150 enterprises and 5000 attendees participated in the exhibition. Participants included BMZ Innovation Group, Panasonic and Honda.
A highlighted talk from the panel was called 'One-Stop' hosted by Sebastian Wider- VP of CALB. One-Stop is a more efficient manufacturing process which simplifies the battery cell to pack (CTP) lifecycle. The crux of One-Stop is that it combines the cell and packing legs of battery production to One-Stop- allowing a manufacturer to deliver batteries to customers directly.
Finally, CALB and BMZ executed a strategic agreement to expand upon their relationship in developing technology in the worldwide battery market. Future joint projects include developing batteries designed for commercial vehicles and other types of vehicles.
About BMZ:
BMZ group is a world's leading supplier of intelligent power and energy storage systems based on lithium-ion technology. The dynamic growth established Gliwice facility as the Center of Excellent for eMobility business.
With over 20 years' experience, more than 2000 customers and roughly 250 new projects a year, BMZ plays a leading role in Europe, whenever professional design and construction of intelligent battery systems are required.
BMZ Group currently employs about 3000 employees, working in Germany, Poland, USA, China, France and United Kingdom. Thanks to the use of latest, innovative technologies, it cooperates with global brands well established as leaders in their markets segments.
About CALB:
As a global leader in new energy technology, CALB is committed to being an energy value creator. Based on its continuous leading technology innovation capability and large-scale intelligent manufacturing strength, we provide the most valuable power and energy storage battery product solutions and high-quality new energy lifecycle services for global outstanding automotive companies, energy storage, and special application markets.
CALB have built industrial clusters in the Yangtze River Delta, the Greater Bay Area, Southwest, and Central China, with a planned production capacity of over 500 GWh by 2025, which makes us the most trustworthy partner of global outstanding enterprises.
With the mission of "Beyond Industry, Empower Mankind" and the vision of "For Mutual, For Greatness", and the strategic considerations of innovative genes, technology leadership, and future orientation, CALB is creating a harmonious coexistence and green sustainable development of energy ecology and contributing to a better future for mankind.
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MEXICO CITY, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
New Notes Offering
The United Mexican States ("Mexico") announced today the commencement of a global offering (the "New Notes Offering") of its global notes to be denominated in U.S. dollars due 2033 (the "New Notes"). The New Notes offered may include New Notes that are issued and sold to certain tendering holders in the Switch Tender Offer (as described below). BBVA Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Natixis Securities Americas LLC will serve as Joint Lead Underwriters for the New Notes Offering.
The New Notes Offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the related prospectus for the New Notes Offering may be obtained by calling: BBVA Securities Inc., by calling +1-212-728-2446, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, by calling +1-212-357-1452, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, by calling +1-212-834-7279, or Natixis Securities Americas LLC, by calling +1-212-698-3108.
Application will be made for the New Notes to be admitted to listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Application will also be made to the London Stock Exchange plc (the "London Stock Exchange") for the New Notes to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market and the London Stock Exchange's Sustainable Bond Market.
Switch Tender Offer
Mexico also announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Switch Tender Offer") its outstanding notes of the series set forth in the table below (collectively, the "Old Notes," and each, a "series" of Old Notes) in an aggregate principal amount of all series of Old Notes that does not exceed an amount determined by Mexico in its sole discretion (the "Aggregate Maximum Purchase Amount").
Mexico will purchase notes of each series of Old Notes, in an aggregate principal amount for such series that does not exceed an amount determined by Mexico in its sole discretion (the "Maximum Purchase Amount" for such series). Mexico will accept tenders only from tendering holders who concurrently submit an Indication of Interest (as defined below) for the purchase of New Notes. "Indication of Interest" means the submission to the underwriters of the New Notes Offering, during the Switch Tender Period (as defined below), of a firm bid for an amount certain of New Notes at an indicated spread over the applicable Treasury bond yield. The Switch Tender Offer is made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the Offer to Purchase, dated August 8, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"), including the pricing of the issue of the New Notes in an amount and on terms and subject to conditions acceptable to Mexico, which is expected to occur today. All capitalized terms used but not defined under the heading "Switch Tender Offer" in this communication have the respective meanings specified in the Offer to Purchase.
The tender period (the "Switch Tender Period") will commence at open of market today, and, unless extended or earlier terminated by Mexico in its sole discretion, the Switch Tender Period will expire at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, today.
Mexico expects to announce the Aggregate Maximum Purchase Amount, the Maximum Purchase Amount per series the aggregate principal amount of Switch Tenders of each series of the Old Notes that have been accepted and whether any proration has occurred on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The settlement of the Switch Tender Offer is scheduled to occur on Monday, August 15, 2022 (the "Switch Tender Offer Settlement Date") and is subject to change without notice.
The purchase price to be paid for the Old Notes of each series that are validly tendered and accepted pursuant to the Switch Tender Offer will be determined, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Offer to Purchase, based on (i) the U.S. Treasury Rate for such series, which is a yield to maturity based on the price of the Reference U.S. Treasury Security identified for such series in the table below and (ii) the Fixed Spread for such series set forth in the table below. Mexico will announce the price to be paid for each series of Old Notes at or around 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, August 8, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Holders of the Old Notes participating in the Switch Tender Offer will also receive any accrued and unpaid interest on their Old Notes up to (but excluding) the Settlement Date ("Accrued Interest").
During the Switch Tender Period, a holder of Old Notes may place orders to tender Old Notes ("Switch Tender Orders") only through any of the Dealer Managers. If a holder does not have an account with a Dealer Manager and desires to tender its Old Notes, it may do so through a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company, other financial institution or other custodian that has an account with a Dealer Manager. Holders will NOT be able to submit tenders through Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V., Clearstream Banking, société anonyme or the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") system. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as the billing and delivering bank for the Switch Tender Offer (in such capacity, the "Billing and Delivering Bank") will consolidate all Switch Tender Orders and accept Old Notes for purchase pursuant to the terms and conditions in the Offer to Purchase on behalf of Mexico, subject to proration as described in the Offer to Purchase, on Monday, August 15, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. Mexico may subject each series of Old Notes to different amounts of proration in its sole discretion. Failure to deliver Old Notes on time may result, in the sole discretion of the Billing and Delivering Bank, in any of the following: (i) the cancellation of your tender and your becoming liable for any damages resulting from that failure, and/or (ii) the delivery of a buy-in notice for the purchase of such Old Notes, executed in accordance with customary brokerage practices for corporate fixed income securities, and/or (iii) the cancellation of your tender and your remaining obligated to purchase your allocation of New Notes in respect of your related Indication of Interest.
To the extent proration occurs with respect to any series of Old Notes, the Billing and Delivering Bank will accept Old Notes of such series with appropriate adjustments to avoid purchase of Old Notes in principal amounts other than Permitted Switch Tender Amounts (as defined in the Offer to Purchase). Each holder submitting an Indication of Interest and tendering Old Notes of any series shall be deemed to represent to Mexico, the Dealer Managers and the Billing and Delivering Bank that such holder held, from the time of its submission of its Switch Tender Order through the Expiration Time, at least the amount of Old Notes of each such series as are being tendered.
All Old Notes that are validly tendered pursuant to Switch Tender Orders and are accepted by Mexico will be purchased by the Billing and Delivering Bank on behalf of Mexico. Only the Billing and Delivering Bank will be liable for the payment of the Purchase Price and Accrued Interest for Old Notes validly tendered and accepted as instructed by Mexico. Mexico will not be liable under any circumstances for the payment of the Purchase Price and Accrued Interest for any Old Notes tendered in the Switch Tender Offer by any holder. There is no letter of transmittal for the Switch Tender Offer. Old Notes held through DTC must be delivered for settlement no later than 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Switch Tender Offer Settlement Date. If a holder holds Old Notes through Euroclear or Clearstream, the latest process it can use to deliver its Old Notes is the overnight process, one day prior to the Settlement Date; holders may not use the optional daylight process. Holders will not have withdrawal rights with respect to any tenders of Old Notes in the Switch Tender Offer. Old Notes accepted for purchase will be settled on a delivery versus payment basis in accordance with customary brokerage practices for corporate fixed income securities.
Mexico intends, but is not required, to issue and sell New Notes to holders who validly tender their Old Notes pursuant to the Switch Tender Offer and place firm orders for New Notes during the Switch Tender Period (as well as investors that are not participating in the Switch Tender Offer). If Mexico determines to issue and sell New Notes to such holders, the scheduled settlement date for the New Notes is expected to occur on Friday, August 19, 2022 (the "Offering Settlement Date"). Any New Notes issued to tendering holders in the Switch Tender Offer as described above will be consolidated and form a single series with, and be fully fungible with, the other New Notes, to be issued and sold pursuant to the offering of New Notes on the Offering Settlement Date.
Following payment for Old Notes accepted pursuant to the terms of the Switch Tender Offer, Mexico currently intends to redeem part or all of its U.S. dollar-denominated 3.600% Global Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") in accordance with the terms of the indenture relating to that series of notes. The Switch Tender Offer does not constitute a notice of redemption or obligate Mexico to issue a notice of redemption for the 2025 Notes or any other series of notes.
The Switch Tender Offer is subject to Mexico's right, at its sole discretion and subject to applicable law, to extend, terminate, withdraw, or amend the Switch Tender Offer at any time. Each of the Dealer Managers and Mexico reserves the right, in the sole discretion of each of them, not to accept tenders for any reason.
The Offer to Purchase may be downloaded from the Information Agent's website at www.dfking.com/ums or obtained from the Information Agent, D. F. King & Co., Inc., at ums@dfking.com or from any of the Dealer Managers.
The Dealer Managers for the Switch Tender Offer are:
The Billing and Delivering Bank for this Switch Tender Offer is: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
Questions regarding the Switch Tender Offer may be directed to the Dealer Managers at the above contact.
Mexico has filed a registration statement (including the prospectus ) and the preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC for the New Notes Offering. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents Mexico has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Mexico and the New Notes Offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Joint Lead Underwriters, the Dealer Managers or the Information Agent, as the case may be, will arrange to send you the prospectus supplement and the prospectus if you request it by calling any one of them at the numbers specified above.
Important Notice
The distribution of materials relating to the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer and the transactions contemplated by the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Each of the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer come into your possession, you are required by Mexico to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a Dealer Manager or any affiliate of a Dealer Manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Manager or such affiliate on behalf of Mexico in that jurisdiction. Owners who may lawfully participate in the Switch Tender Offer in accordance with the terms thereof are referred to as "holders."
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. The offering of these securities will be made only by means of the preliminary prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (as amended, the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investors in the United Kingdom ("UK"). For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended, the "EUWA"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the "FSMA") and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to Directive (EU) 2016/97 , where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended) as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
Neither this communication, the preliminary prospectus supplement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offer material relating to the New Notes Offering or the Switch Tender Offer has been approved by an authorized person for the purposes of section 21 of the FSMA. This communication, the preliminary prospectus supplement and the Offer to Purchase are only being distributed to and are only directed at (i) persons who are outside the UK or (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The New Notes will only be available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such notes will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this communication, the preliminary prospectus supplement, the Offer to Purchase or any of their contents.
In Belgium, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are not directly or indirectly, being made to, or for the account of, any person other than to qualified investors (gekwalificeerde beleggers/investisseurs qualifiés) within the meaning of Article 2(e) Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading on a regulated market, and repealing Directive 2003/71/EC. (Règlement (UE) 2017/1129 du 14 juin 2017 du Parlement européen et du Conseil concernant le prospectus à publier en cas d'offre au public de valeurs mobilières ou en vue de l'admission de valeurs mobilières à la négociation sur un marché réglementé, et abrogeant la directive 2003/71/CE / Verordening (EU) 2017/1129 van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 14 juni 2017 betreffende het prospectus dat moet worden gepubliceerd wanneer effecten aan het publiek worden aangeboden of tot de handel op een gereglementeerde markt worden toegelaten en tot intrekking van Richtlijn 2003/71/EG), as amended or replaced from time to time (Belgian Qualified Investor), that do not qualify as consumers (consumenten/consommateurs) within the meaning of Article I.1, 2° of the Belgian Code of Economic Law of February 28, 2013 (Wetboek van economisch recht/Code de droit économique), as amended or replaced from time to time (Consumers). A Consumer within the meaning of Article I.1, 2° of the Belgian Code of Economic Law is any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside their trade, business, craft or profession.
As a result, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer do not constitute a public takeover bid pursuant to Articles 3, §1, 1° and 6, § 1 of the Belgian law of April 1, 2007 on public takeover bids (Wet op de openbare overnamebiedingen/Loi relative aux offres publiques d'acquisition), as amended or replaced from time to time.
Consequently, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer and any material relating thereto have not been and will not be, notified or submitted to, nor approved by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten/Autorité des Services et Marchés Financiers) pursuant to the Belgian laws and regulations applicable to the public offering or tendering of securities.
The New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer as well as any materials relating thereto may not be advertised, nor distributed, directly or indirectly, to any person in Belgium other than Belgian Qualified Investors acting for their own account who are not Consumers, and may not be used in connection with any offering in Belgium except as may otherwise be permitted by law.
The New Notes and the Old Notes will not be registered under Chilean Law No. 18,045, as amended, with the Comisión para el Mercado Financiero de Chile (Financial Market Commission of Chile, or "CMF") and, accordingly, the New Notes and the Old Notes cannot and will not be offered or sold to persons in Chile except in circumstances which have not resulted and will not result in a public offering under Chilean law, and in compliance with Norma de Carácter General (Rule) No. 336, dated June 27, 2012, issued by the CMF.
The New Notes may not be offered, sold or negotiated in Colombia, except in compliance with Part 4 of Decree 2555 of 2010. The Offer to Purchase and the New Notes Offering do not constitute and may not be used for, or in connection with, a public offering as defined under Colombian law.
The New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer have not been and will not be approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, as neither constitute a public offer in accordance with the EU Prospectus Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/1129) nor the Danish Capital Market Act.
This announcement does not constitute an offer to the public in France. It is not a prospectus within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
No prospectus (including any amendment, supplement or replacement thereto) has been prepared in connection with the New Notes Offering that has been approved by the French Autorité des marchés financiers ("AMF") or by the competent authority of another Member State of the EEA and notified to the AMF under the Prospectus Regulation; the materials relating to the New Notes have not been distributed or caused to be distributed and will not be released, issued or distributed or caused to be released, issued or distributed, directly or indirectly, to the public in France, or used in connection with any offer for subscription, exchange or sale of the notes to the public in France. Any such offers, sales and distributions have been and shall only be made in France to (i) qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés) acting for their own account, and/or to (ii) investment services providers authorized to engage in portfolio management services on behalf of third parties and/or to (iii) a limited group of investors (cercle restreint d'investisseurs) acting for their own account, all as defined in, and in accordance with, Articles L.411-2, II, D.411-1, D.411-4, D.744-l, D.754-l and D.764-1 of the French Code monétaire et financier.
In the event that the New Notes purchased or subscribed by investors listed above are offered or resold, directly or indirectly, to the public in France, the conditions relating to public offers set forth in Articles L.411-1, L.411-2, L.412-1 and L.621-8 to L.621-8-3 of the French Code monétaire et financier must be complied with. Investors in France and persons into whose possession offering materials come must inform themselves about, and observe, any such restrictions.
In the Federal Republic of Germany ("Germany"), this communication, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are directed exclusively at existing holders of the Old Notes.
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor the prospectus supplement or the base prospectus constitutes a prospectus compliant with the Prospectus Regulation and does therefore not allow any public offering in Germany. No prospectus (Prospekt) within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation and the German Securities Prospectus Act (Wertpapierprospektgesetz) or any other applicable laws in Germany has been or will be published in Germany, nor has any prospectus or prospectus supplement been filed with, approved by or notified to the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) for publication in Germany.
The prospectus supplement is strictly for use of the person who has received it. It may not be forwarded to other persons or published in Germany.
With respect to persons in Hong Kong, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are only made to, and are only capable of acceptance by, "professional investors" within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong (the "SFO") and any rules made thereunder. No person or entity may issue or have in its possession for the purposes of issue, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, any advertisement, invitation or document relating to the New Notes, Old Notes or the Switch Tender Offer, which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public of Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to the Old Notes which are or are intended to be tendered, or New Notes which are intended to be purchased, only by persons outside Hong Kong or only by "professional investors" as defined in the SFO and any rules made under thereunder.
The Old Notes and the New Notes, and the Offer to Purchase and the New Notes Offering prospectus supplement, and any other documents or materials related to such offers have not and will not be registered with the Italian Securities Exchange Commission (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa, or "CONSOB") pursuant to applicable Italian laws and regulations. The Offer to Purchase and the New Notes Offering are being carried out pursuant to the exemptions provided for, with respect to the Offer to Purchase, in Article 101 bis, paragraph 3 bis of Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the "Consolidated Financial Act") and Article 35 bis, paragraph 4, of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999, as amended; and, with respect to the New Bonds Offering, in Article 1, paragraph 4, letter c), of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129.
Holders or beneficial owners of the Old Notes that are resident and/or located in Italy can tender the Old Notes for purchase, and the New Notes Offerings can be offered, sold and delivered, through authorized persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, the Consolidated Financial Act, the CONSOB Regulation No. 20307 of 15 February 2018, as amended, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of September 1, 1993, as amended) and in compliance with any other applicable laws and regulations or with any requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority. Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis à vis its clients in connection with the bonds or the relevant offering.
In Luxembourg, this announcement has been prepared on the basis that the offer of the New Notes, the Switch Tender Offer and the potential exchange offer will be made pursuant to an exemption under Article 1 (4) of the Prospectus Regulation from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of securities.
Neither the Offer to Purchase, nor any other documents or materials relating to the Offer to Purchase have been approved by or will be submitted for the approval of, the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, or the "CNBV") and, the New Notes have not been and will not be registered with the Mexican National Securities Registry (Registro Nacional de Valores) maintained by the CNBV, and therefore the Old Notes and New Notes have not and may not be offered or sold publicly in Mexico. However, investors that qualify as institutional or qualified investors pursuant to the private placement exemption set forth in Article 8 of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores), may be contacted in connection with, and may participate in the Offer to Purchase, and can be offered with or purchase New Notes. The participation in the Offer to Purchase or the acquisition of New Notes will be made under such investor's own responsibility.
In Norway, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer are made only in accordance with applicable exemptions from the requirement to prepare a prospectus or offer document in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Accordingly, the New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer have not been and will not be filed with or approved by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, the Oslo Stock Exchange or the Norwegian Registry of Business Enterprises.
The Switch Tender Offer is not intended for any person who is not qualified as an institutional investor, in accordance with provisions set forth in Resolution SMV No. 021-2013-SMV-01 issued by Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (Superintendency of Capital Markets) of Peru, and as subsequently amended. No legal, financial, tax or any other kind of advice is hereby being provided.
The New Notes Offering prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the Offer to Purchase have not been and will not be registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Offer to Purchase does not constitute an offering of securities in Singapore pursuant to the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the "SFA"). The New Notes will not be offered or sold or cause that such New Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase and will not offer or sell such New Notes or cause such New Notes to be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, and has not circulated or distributed, nor will it circulate or distribute, this prospectus supplement or any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of such New Notes, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA) under Section 274 of the SFA, (ii) to a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA) pursuant to Section 275(1), or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 275 of the SFA and (where applicable) Regulation 3 of the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018 of Singapore or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.
Where the New Notes are subscribed or purchased in reliance on an exemption under Sections 274 or 275 of the SFA, the New Notes shall not be sold within the period of six months from the date of the initial acquisition of the notes, except to any of the following persons:
- an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA);
- a relevant person (as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA); or
- any person pursuant to an offer referred to in Section 275(1A) of the SFA,
unless expressly specified otherwise in Section 276(7) of the SFA or Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018 of Singapore.
Where the New Notes are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 of the SFA by a relevant person which is:
- a corporation (which is not an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA)) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or
- a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary of the trust is an individual who is an accredited investor,
securities or securities-based derivatives contracts (each term as defined in Section 2(1) of the SFA) of that corporation or the beneficiaries' rights and interest (howsoever described) in that trust shall not be transferred within six months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the New Notes pursuant to an offer made under Section 275 of the SFA except:
- to an institutional investor or to a relevant person as defined in Section 275(2) of the SFA, or (in the case of such corporation) where the transfer arises from an offer referred to in 276(3)(i)(B) of the SFA or (in the case of such trust) where the transfer arises from an offer referred to in Section 276(4)(i)(B) of the SFA;
- where no consideration is or will be given for the transfer;
- where the transfer is by operation of law;
- as specified in Section 276(7) of the SFA; or
- as specified in Regulation 37A of the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts) Regulations 2018 of Singapore.
None of the offer materials related to the New Notes Offering or Switch Tender Offer have been approved or registered in the administrative registries of the Spanish Securities Market Commission (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Consequently, the securities may not be offered, sold or distributed in Spain except in circumstances which do not constitute a public offer of securities in Spain within the meaning of Article 35 of the restated text of the Securities Markets Act approved by Royal Legislative Decree 4/2015, dated October 23, 2015 (Real Decreto Legislativo 4/2015, de 23 de octubre, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley del Mercado de Valores), Royal Decree 1310/2005, dated November 4, 2005 (Real Decreto 1310/2005 de 4 de noviembre), or otherwise in reliance on an exception from registration available thereunder.
The prospectus supplement is not intended to constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or invest in the New Notes described therein in Switzerland, except as permitted by law. The New Notes may not be publicly offered, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act ("FinSA") and will not be admitted to any trading venue (exchange or multilateral trading facility) in Switzerland.
Neither the prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Notes constitutes a prospectus as such term is understood pursuant to the FinSA, and neither the prospectus supplement nor any other offering or marketing material relating to the New Notes may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland.
The New Notes Offering and the Switch Tender Offer qualifies as a private placement pursuant to section 2 of Uruguayan law 18.627. The New Notes and the Old Notes are not and will not be registered with the Central Bank of Uruguay to be publicly offered in Uruguay.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Happsy, the certified organic bed-in-a-box company, announced today a 20% discount with code LaborDay20 on all mattresses as part of their annual Labor Day sale.
The sustainable online mattress brand uses the highest quality domestic and imported materials approved by GOTS and MADE SAFE for their certified organic mattresses, which are manufactured with strict environmental standards and with a "comfort inspired by nature" design that is not only better for the planet, but also provides excellent comfort, contouring to every curve of the body.
With a significant focus on environmental and sustainable efforts, Happsy is a proud member of 1% for the Planet donating one percent (or more) of their annual gross mattress sales to approved environmental organizations. Also, Happsy is a member and supporter of The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of more than 250 like-minded businesses that pool resources to fund and advocate for protecting North America's wild places.
Happsy is the perfect solution for consumers who are either transitioning to an organic lifestyle, are looking to upgrade their current mattress, or simply just want a higher-quality, more comfortable and convenient bed-in-a-box.
For more information on Happsy, visit https://www.happsy.com. For media inquiries, please get in touch with Janelle Dunbar at jd@womensmarketinggroup.com or 516.242.7677.
Happsy is an online mattress brand focused exclusively on offering high-quality, certified organic mattresses and bedding at affordable prices. Recognized by Good Housekeeping as the "Best Organic Boxed Mattress" to Buy Online in 2021, all Happsy mattresses, toppers, and other bedding products are certified to the rigorous organic and non-toxic standards of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and MADE SAFE. Produced in the U.S. using the highest quality domestic and imported materials approved by GOTS and MADE SAFE without ever using polyurethane foam, formaldehyde, pesticides, GMO's, adhesives, flame retardants, or other toxic or questionable chemicals. In addition, all Happsy mattresses are GREENGUARD Gold certified and UL Formaldehyde Free Validated, and all Happsy latex is GOLS or FSC Preferred by Nature Rainforest Alliance certified. Happsy is also a member and supporter of One Percent for the Planet, Women's Voices for the Earth, and American Sustainable Business Network. Learn more at Happsy.com
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JANESVILLE, Wis., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation nuclear technology company, today announced the company has submitted a Drug Master File (DMF) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for non-carrier-added lutetium-177 (Lu-177) chloride, a radiopharmaceutical at the forefront of precision cancer treatment.
In targeted cancer therapy, the cancer-killing radioisotope Lu-177 is paired with a cancer-seeking molecule to form a smart compound that directly targets and attacks cancer cells.
SHINE is the emerging leader in the production of this medical radioisotope. With its proprietary technology, SHINE intends to be the industry's only vertically integrated producer of Lu-177, providing a reliable and scalable supply without the need for aging nuclear reactors.
The DMF submission provides confidential detailed information about facilities, procedures, or articles used in the manufacturing, processing, and storing of drugs. It is a clear commitment to the several companies that have requested letters of authorization to access SHINE's drug master file in support of their clinical trials which are underway to fight cancer. And it is also an important step in SHINE's path to meeting the increasing global demand for Lu-177.
"As global demand for lutetium-177 increases, SHINE is poised to scale our operations and be the preferred partner for customers seeking a high-quality, reliable supply of lutetium-177," said Chris Vessell, general manager of SHINE's Therapeutics Division.
"We've been producing lutetium-177 that meets or exceeds customer specifications for some time now, and the DMF submittal represents the next step in getting our product into regular commercial use." said Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies. "We're looking forward to growing our vertically-integrated and sustainable process to ensure the world has scalable access to these game-changing, cancer-destroying products as new therapies are approved."
About SHINE
SHINE is a next-generation nuclear technology company, deploying state-of-the-art fusion technology to create a scalable path toward fusion energy. Based in southern Wisconsin, with headquarters in Janesville, and with a future site in development in Europe, SHINE deploys its safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology in a step-wise approach. Our systems are used for industrial imaging of components in aerospace, defense, transportation, energy and other sectors. And SHINE's proprietary isotope production processes create molybdenum-99 and non-carrier-added lutetium-177 used in tens of thousands of daily procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease and late-stage cancer. For more information, follow SHINE on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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MEXICO CITY, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, announces that its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available on ASUR's website, www.asur.com.mx.
Investors can receive a printed copy of the report free of charge by calling The Bank of New York Mellon at 1-212-815-2838.
About ASUR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain and develop 16 airports in the Americas. This comprises nine airports in southeast Mexico, including Cancun Airport, the most important tourist destination in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, and six airports in northern Colombia, including Medellin international airport (Rio Negro), the second busiest in Colombia. ASUR is also a 60% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport serving the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan. San Juan's Airport is the island's primary gateway for international and mainland-US destinations and was the first, and currently the only major airport in the US to have successfully completed a public–private partnership under the FAA Pilot Program. Headquartered in Mexico, ASUR is listed both on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) series B shares. For more information, visit www.asur.com.mx.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Public Works Association membership has affirmed the selection of the 2022-2023 President-Elect and three new Board members. Gary Losier, P.Eng., PWLF, will serve as President-Elect and will join the APWA Executive Committee; Jeffery P. Brown, P.E., will serve as Director of Region III; and Robert Garland, P.E., PG, DBIA, ENV SP, PWLF, will serve as Director of Region IV. With the membership affirmation of Gary Losier as President-Elect, the APWA Board of Directors appointed Richard J. Benevento to fill the remaining year of the Region I Director term. All four will assume office on the 18-member Board of Directors on August 28, 2022, during APWA's annual Public Works Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
APWA's voting process begins with the appointment of a National Nominating Committee (one member from each region appointed by the APWA President) and Regional Nominating Committees (one member from each chapter where the term of office for a board member expires in 2022). The nominating committees accept candidates for positions on the Board of Directors, review nomination packets, and conduct interviews of the candidates. The process culminates in the affirmation vote of the entire membership once the nominating committees select the candidates. The voting process affirms the diligent process undertaken by APWA to identify the most qualified candidates to represent the association. The May issue of the APWA Reporter provides information on the background and diversity of the National Nominating Committee members.
President-Elect Gary Losier, P.Eng. is the Director of Engineering and Works for the Town of Quispamsis, located in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, and has served in that capacity since 1987. He has been a member of APWA since 1995. At the local level, he has served as a director, chairman, vice-chairman, and Scholarship Committee co-chair. At the national level, he has been a director on the CPWA Board (2006-08) and the national CPWA president (2008-10). He currently chairs APWA's Strategic Planning Committee and is the board liaison to the CPWA Board. He has chaired and been involved in several APWA committees over the years.
Richard J. Benevento, will join the Board of Directors as Director of Region I. He is the president of WorldTech Engineering, LLC, in Woburn, Mass. Benevento has been active in APWA since joining the New England Chapter in 1988. He currently serves as the New England Chapter Delegate and is a member of the Council of Chapters Steering Committee. He has served as chapter president and was a member of the chapter's Awards Committee. At the national level, he has chaired and been involved in several committees. Benevento has worked with APWA national staff on several assignments providing service to its members, including helping with webinars and publishing in the APWA Reporter.
Jeffery P, Brown, P.E., will join the Board of Directors as Director of Region III. He has over 20 years of experience working directly in the public works field with state and local governments. He is currently serving as the Internal Services Manager for Cumberland County, N.C. Brown has served as the chapter delegate for the North Carolina Chapter since 2016 and has represented Region III on the Council of Chapters Steering Committee for the past three years. He has served in various capacities at the local level, and at the national level served six years on the Facilities & Grounds Technical Committee, including two as chair. He's been an educational session speaker at PWX, presented on Click, Listen & Learn educational programs, and authored numerous articles published in the APWA Reporter. He is a past graduate of APWA's Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA II) and, for several years, coordinated and oversaw the mentoring aspect of the course.
Robert Garland, P.E., PG, DBIA, ENV SP, PWLF, will join the Board of Directors as Director of Region IV. He is a vice president and regional director for McKim & Creed, a national engineering firm. He has provided engineering, management, operational, and construction services for the public works industry for over 35 years. Garland joined APWA in 2006 and immediately became active at the chapter and branch levels. He chaired the Southwest Florida Branch for two consecutive terms. He has served as a chapter officer in several positions and as an alternate delegate and delegate. He currently serves on the Council of Chapter's Steering Committee.
The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.net) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 30,000 members involved in the field of public works. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and the exchange of knowledge. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has an office in Washington, D.C., and 62 chapters and 97 branches throughout North America.
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VIDEO: Man appears to try to run over Black kids on bikes while using racial slurs
RIPLEY, Miss. (WHBQ) – A Mississippi man is facing charges after he was accused of trying to run over a group of Black teenagers on their bikes.
The white driver, identified as Mark Hall, posted a video of himself on social media using racial slurs while speeding toward the group of teens.
In the video, Hall can be heard saying “50 points” as he drives at them. He also can be heard calling them the N-word.
Dozens of parents and family members showed up at the Ripley Police Department to make sure that stiff charges were made against Hall.
Miriam Simelton Anderson represents the parents and says simple assault charges and more are coming.
“We are exuberant that they have included the crime of hate, because there will be another body of persons to investigate this and make sure that he comes to justice like he should be,” Simelton Anderson said.
Hall was booked into the Tippah County Jail Monday on nine counts of simple assault and attempt of physical menace to create fear. His bond was set at $45,000.
Clarence Holmes’ son was one of the kids on the bikes.
“He could have hurt those guys. He could have killed somebody or anything, but he had no regard for those Black lives that were out there,” Holmes said.
Willie Hill’s son was also among the group of teens in the video.
“We are living in a time that is supposed to be progressive. We are supposed to be progressive people, but we are still dealing with the same things that we were dealing with back when my grandparents and great grandparents were around,” Hill said.
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Worlds of Fun unveils new rollercoaster just in time for 50th anniversary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - Worlds of Fun has invited guests to join in on its 50th-anniversary celebration in 2023 with life-long memories and cherished traditions, as well as embark on a new and exciting journey taking guests on adventures for years to come.
New in 2023, Worlds of Fun staff said guests will be able to line up for the Zambezi Zinger as they travel through Africa, south of the Serengeti. It noted that the rollercoaster is an updated version of the original Zinger - one of the park’s most popular rides and only one of three coasters at the time - when the park opened in 1973.
Worlds of Fun said the original Zinger had cars configured in a bobsled style that dashed through the trees while the new one is sure to delight a new generation while also providing a nostalgic nod to the past.
According to Worlds of Fun, the Zambezi Zinger is a wood-hybrid frame coaster that drops guests from an iconic spiral lift hill into a low-to-the-ground track that races through the trees and terrain of the African Serengeti. It is listed at 2,428 feet long running at 45 miles-per-hour lasting about 2 minutes.
Also part of the park’s 50th celebration, Worlds of Fun said park-goers will be able to relive some of their favorite park moments through original, life shows and entertainment like “50 Nights of Fire” created just for the celebration. They will also be able to feast on a variety of cuisine paying tribute to the park’s rich history and shop unique 50th Anniversary merchandise.
To take a trip back in time and view photos from the park throughout its 50 years, click HERE.
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Forty-Two Percent of Newly Appointed Corporate Board Directors in Q1 2022 Were Women
LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading non-profit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, announced that as of March 31, 2022, women hold 27.3% of the Russell 3000 company board seats. The year-over-year increase from 2021 is 2.9%. 42% of the 667 directors who joined boards in Q1 2022 were women, a decrease from 48% in Q3 and Q4 of 2021, but slightly higher than 41% in Q1 2021.
Using the data provided by Equilar, other significant key findings include:
- With Russell 3000 Index companies, 265 (9%) have gender-balanced boards, 1,217 (42%) have 3+ women on boards and 1,394 (49%) have 2 or less women on boards.
- 86% of the seats gained by women directors were added to a board rather than waiting for a man to retire.
- 26% of directors reported their race and ethnicity, up from 21% in Q4 2021, with 5% identifying as Asian / Pacific Islander, 7% as Black / African American, 3% as Hispanic / Latino and 1% as Indigenous People, Middle Eastern / North African, Multiracial, or Other.
- Of the 25 states with over 20 companies, 21 have greater than 25% women on the boards, up from 17 states in Q4 2021. The states that newly exceeded 25% are Colorado, Maryland, Tennessee, and Texas. California with 32.5% and Washington state with 30.5% are the two states with over 30% women.
- Sectors that exceeded the national average of women include utilities (31.9%), consumer defensive (30.7%), consumer cyclical (30.3%), and real estate and technology (28%).
In Q1 2022 in California, women only gained 25 seats, a dramatic difference from 100 or more seats gained between Q3 and Q4 2021, when companies had a deadline to meet to comply with SB 826. With SB 826 and AB 979 deemed unconstitutional in May 2022, the slower pace could reflect companies taking their foot off the pedal.
"The recent ruling that SB 826 is unconstitutional, only reinforces the critical need for 50/50 Women on Boards to continue our mission to educate women on how to obtain board seats and collaborate with corporations to drive the business imperative of gender-balanced and diverse boards," said Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards. "The LA County judge's decision to overturn SB 826 is in process of being appealed by the State of CA, and we are confident it will be reinstated by higher courts."
To read the full report, please visit https://5050wob.com/reports/.
To further educate and advocate for women, 50/50 Women on Boards facilitates a series of educational board workshops that provide women the steps to pursue a board position at any stage in their career. To register, visit https://5050wob.com/workshops/.
50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB) is the leading nonprofit 501(c)3 education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. Since 2011 the campaign has published its 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index™ directory and research reports to track the gender and racial diversity of Russell 3000 company board directors by board size, state, sector, and rating. Public awareness campaigns and educational programs produced by 50/50WOB include The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ and its series of workshops designed for women or corporate groups of women striving to advance as leaders or pursue a board seat. For more information, visit www.5050wob.com.
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TOKYO (AP) — Nobuyuki Idei, who led Japan’s Sony from 1998 through 2005, steering its growth in the digital and entertainment businesses, has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 84.
Idei died of liver failure on June 2 in Tokyo, Sony Group Corp. said in a statement.
Sony Chief Executive Kenichiro Yoshida said he and the company were indebted to Idei’s vision in preparing Sony for the Internet age.
“During his seven years as CEO from 1998, Mr. Idei made an immense contribution to Sony’s evolution as a global company. In particular, the prescience and foresight with which he predicted the impact of the Internet and engaged proactively with digitalization across Sony amazes me to this day,” he said.
Tokyo-based Sony is among Japan’s stellar brands, having brought the world the Walkman portable music player. But it had humble beginnings in the 1940s, when the nation was rebuilding from the ashes of World War II.
Sony was founded by Akio Morita, who co-wrote “The Japan That Can Say No,” which advocated for a more assertive and prouder Japan, and Masaru Ibuka. In the 1970s, when Sony was developing the Walkman, some engineers were skeptical. But Morita insisted people would listen to music on-the-go.
Idei joined Sony in 1960, after graduating from Tokyo’s prestigious Waseda University, and worked in its audio and video divisions.
He was appointed president in 1995, and is credited with being behind hit products such as the Vaio laptop.
He became chief executive three years later, hand-picked by Norio Ohga, who led Sony in the 1980s and 1990s and was a flamboyant music lover who played a key role in the company’s development of the compact disc.
Idei pushed Sony’s digital operations under the slogan “Digital Dream Kids.” He also accelerated Sony’s global expansion, including the PlayStation video game business, and Sony’s sprawling entertainment empire that includes music and movies.
Idei also solidified a global group management framework and corporate governance structure at the company. He was appointed to lead Japan’s government IT Strategy Council in 2000, helping the nation set up broadband networks.
He was succeeded by Howard Stringer, the first non-Japanese to lead Sony, an appointment meant to better integrate Sony’s electronics and entertainment businesses.
That shake-up in 2005 came at a time when concerns were growing about whether Sony could revive its electronics operations in the face of cheaper competition from Asian rivals. Sales of products that were once pillars of Sony’s power, such as TVs and portable players, had dived.
In 2003, under Idei’s helm, Sony stock nosedived in what was dubbed the “Sony shock” after it reported worse-than-expected red ink.
Sony had repeatedly promised to generate profits through futuristic gadgets that download entertainment for the network-linked home, allowing the company to exploit both its electronics and entertainment divisions.
“The Sony shock was a shock for us, too,” Idei said at the time. “We want to change the shock into something positive.”
After his retirement from Sony, Idei established the consulting company Quantum Leaps Corp. that focused on reshaping companies and nurturing a next generation of leaders.
Idei is survived by his wife and their daughter, according to Sony. A private funeral service was carried out with immediate family, and a company memorial event in his honor is being planned for a later date, it said.
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Partnership with Cenergistic Achieves Energy Efficiencies Across the
School District
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cost of utilities continues to rise, an energy savings partnership is supporting Montgomery ISD's commitment to sound fiscal management and conservative budgeting practices.
Montgomery ISD partnered with energy management company Cenergistic during the 2020-21 school year to create energy efficiencies across the district. The combined efforts of Cenergistic's energy specialists, MISD technicians, and district employees generated a cost avoidance of more than one million dollars in the first year.
Montgomery ISD is using these funds to bridge the gap between the state funding Montgomery ISD receives per student, which is considerably less than the average per-student funding received by other school districts across Texas. Additionally, Montgomery ISD is subject to a state law referred to as "Robin Hood", which, because of Montgomery ISD's rising property values, requires the district to send a portion of its local property tax revenues back to the state for redistribution to other school districts and charter schools.
"With the gap between the state per pupil funding and MISD significant and growing, we must always work intentionally to be efficient with taxpayer dollars in order to remain competitive with teacher compensation and academic programming," Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison said. "Conservative fiscal management is a top priority for our board and leadership team, and we are constantly examining ways we can manage our limited resources more effectively. Our partnership with Cenergistic gives us extra assistance to conserve energy and identify ways to put those savings back into our budget."
Cenergistic is also helping Montgomery ISD identify areas that may need equipment upgrades so that the facilities are running most efficiently. The Cenergistic program also allows the district to realize cost avoidance on an ongoing basis.
"We know how important it is to ensure every facility, every classroom has proper ventilation in order to provide a comfortable and productive learning environment for students and teachers," Dr. William S. Spears, Founder and CEO of Cenergistic said. "Additionally, our goal is to help school districts save money on energy costs with no up-front capital investment."
"Our school district budget is incredibly lean," Montgomery ISD Board Trustee Mike Hopkins said. "The cost avoidance from this partnership has been critical to the district as we planned our budget for this year. I applaud our district's focus on fiscal management to bridge the per-student funding gap we see in our district compared to the rest of the state."
The Cenergistic energy conservation program delivers financial savings as well as an environmental benefit from a reduced carbon footprint. Cenergistic partners typically save 24% on expected energy costs without adding any new equipment and have earned more than 13,000 ENERGY STAR recognitions.
Since 1986 Cenergistic has partnered with 1,500+ educational, local government, healthcare and faith-based organizations, delivering $6.4 billion in utility savings. These strong results come from the application of Cenergistic's science-based strategies enhanced by our patented Cenergistic Optimize™ software platform to drive building and equipment optimization. Our energy conservation program reduces utility consumption by an average of 24% with no capital investment while maintaining or improving the comfort and quality of building environments. For 14 consecutive years, Cenergistic has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year or Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence. To learn more, visit www.cenergistic.com.
Contact:
Jan Noel-Smith
1-214-273-2814
jnoelsmith@cenergistic.com
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SOURCE Cenergistic | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/29/energy-conservation-program-creates-1-million-cost-avoidance-montgomery-isd/ | 2022-08-29T20:33:17Z |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/ASUS-Computer-International-Recalls-ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z690-Hero-Motherboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Hard Rock Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Hard-Rock-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
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SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/new-product-safety-recalls/ | 2022-08-18T14:58:04Z |
Austin now an '18-hour city'; Downtown housing and office markets
surpass pre-pandemic levels with 22 current or planned
major commercial construction projects
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) revealed the 2022 State of Downtown report findings at its Future of Downtown event today at Waterloo Park. The report presents data on a range of economic indicators that impact downtown Austin and has been produced and shared by the Downtown Austin Alliance annually since 2019.
"Downtown Austin is growing and evolving, and as stewards of downtown, we are committed not only to the economic and cultural prosperity of our neighborhood, but also to bringing the community's vision for a vibrant, resilient and inclusive downtown to life," Dewitt Peart, president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, said. "Given the recent influx of residents and businesses into our region, the State of Downtown report is essential to understanding the direction our downtown is headed. It also informs strategies for preserving our unique character and maintaining a welcoming, dynamic downtown for years to come."
The report indicates that Austin has emerged as an 18-hour destination city, as opposed to the 12- or 8-hour city it has been in the past. The report highlights the number of employees working downtown, real estate activity, retail and nightlife, and more elements that make downtown a day-to-night hub of activity. While downtown makes up only 0.5% of Austin's land area, it accounts for:
- 13,648 residents
- 9,447 residential units
- 5.1 million unique visitors annually
- 106,500 downtown employees downtown
Additionally, downtown Austin's housing and office markets have rebounded at an exponential pace. Leasing activity returned to pre-pandemic levels with downtown Austin leading the nation in sublease space absorbed. In the last decade, at least 4,000 residential units were added to the downtown area—more than any other area its size in the city. Additionally, 11 office projects are currently under construction, and 11 more have been proposed or are in planning.
The State of Downtown report also included results from a city-wide community survey conducted to determine how Austinites feel about their downtown. An overwhelming number of respondents, 79%, 'strongly agree' or 'agree' that a thriving and vibrant downtown is essential to Austin's success. Similarly, 74% of respondents rated downtown as an 'excellent' or 'good' place for live music but gave lower ratings to its affordability, safety during nighttime hours, and as a place to live. The downtown issues that are most important to Austinites to be addressed over the next two years are homelessness, traffic congestion, public safety, affordability and parking.
Looking to the future, the report also touches on monumental projects and opportunities that will impact and shape downtown, including Project Connect and capping and stitching I-35 in the central corridor, among other major investments.
Other findings of note from the report include:
- Austin is the first among the top 50 largest metros for new residents.
- Downtown employers draw talent from the entire Central Texas region. Half of downtown's 106,000 employees live outside the city limits.
- Total downtown employment has recovered, although unevenly across industries. Most of the growth is reflected in professional, scientific and technical service jobs, while accommodation and food service employment has recovered only 29% of jobs lost.
- Downtown businesses are capitalizing on the rebound for consumer demand. 60 new businesses have opened downtown since the pandemic began.
- Downtown is poised to add 1,015 hotel rooms in the coming years, or 7.5% of current inventory.
The Future of Downtown event also featured a panel of downtown experts and neighborhood leaders, including Caitlyn Ryan, senior vice president of Stream Realty; Annick Beaudet, mobility officer for the City of Austin; and Jen Weaver, founding principal architect of Weaver Buildings. The panel was moderated by Jim Ritts, CEO of Paramount Theatre, and included conversations on elements important to establishing downtown as an 18-hour "live, work, play" city.
The event included activations and expos demonstrating current and future technologies, infrastructure and planning projects highlighting the things that transform downtown Austin. Participants had the opportunity to design the streets of the future in an augmented reality session, listen to DJ Chorizo Funk from the interactive art piece Passion Flower, watch Aaron Darling create a mural during the event, enjoy live music by San Gabriel and learn first-hand about the many transformative projects currently changing the downtown skyline.
This signature event returned for the first time since it premiered in 2019 when the inaugural State of Downtown report was unveiled, along with the creation of the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. The full 2022 report can be viewed online.
For more information on the work of the Downtown Alliance and its Foundation, please visit www.downtownaustin.com/foundation.
The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) works with key downtown stakeholders—property owners, residents, business owners, community organizations and government officials—to advance our collective vision for the future of downtown Austin. The Downtown Alliance is engaged in dozens of projects and issues that contribute to the safety, cleanliness, and appeal of downtown Austin to residents, employees and visitors. As a full-time advocate for downtown, the Downtown Alliance protects and promotes Austin's downtown through full-time advocacy, strategic initiatives and thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit www.downtownaustin.com.
Media Contacts: ECPR
Rebecca de Haro or Danielle Kaigler
512.779.5601 or 617.840.1689
daa@echristianpr.com
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SOURCE Downtown Austin Alliance | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/01/downtown-austin-alliance-reveals-2022-state-downtown-economic-impact-report/ | 2022-06-01T21:36:14Z |
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