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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I started thinking about a board game I really wanted to play since I was a kid and decided to create THE TRAP ONE" said inventor from Chicago Il "This is a fun and entertaining game of chance that could be enjoyed by individuals of virtually all ages."
Invention would be easy to play, competitive nature, fun, entertaining, and portability. Would provide a fun game of chance that could be played by family members and friends during leisure time, parties, and get-together at home, as well as during picnics, barbecues, and other such gatherings at remote locations. The games rules would be easy to understand, which would allow individuals of all virtually ages to play the game effectively.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago, IL sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCP-1528, 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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New Design Desk integration, expanded merchandise assortment and updated digital features make the process fun and easy for growing families
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crate & Kids is relaunching its baby registry program today with a design-first focus that makes it easy and fun for parents-to-be to register for an expanded assortment of baby and nursery gifts that reflect their personal style. Crate & Kids has also added new features to the baby registry program to deliver a seamless, simplified and supportive digital experience for growing families and gift givers.
The updated baby registry offers innovative upgrades on Crate & Kids furniture, decor and playtime favorites, along with a new, carefully curated selection of design-forward baby gear essentials from top brands like Stokke, Uppababy and more. There is also an option to further personalize gifts with new monogrammed bedding.
Building a baby registry has historically been time-consuming, with parents spending approximately 40 hours on the process. The new Crate & Kids baby registry experience takes the hard work out of the registry process by guiding new parents through their journey. Parents also have the option of working with The Design Desk at Crate & Kids to transform their nursery vision into a shoppable registry for friends, and to get advice on what to add to their registry based on their own unique style and needs.
"We wanted to reinspire the process around building a baby registry with a fresh, modern approach that focuses on celebrating and supporting our parents-to-be," said Alicia Waters, Executive Vice President, Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids. "Crate & Kids is making the registry process easier every step of the way, whether that's helping parents choose eco-friendly products, determining the right quantity to add to a registry or designing their dream nursery. The Design Desk at Crate & Kids is the destination for design inspiration and guidance for real families."
Parents who choose Crate & Kids to build their baby registry will not only have access to free and expert design professionals, but other new and helpful features for an immersive digital experience including one-click registries, mobile app management, a "thank you" manager, curated baby bundles, up to 15% completion discount, free shipping on orders over $49, and access to real registries from Crate & Kids' partners, including actress Odette Annable, Leanne Ford, Jenna Ushkowitz and Taylor Giavasis, to inspire their own.
"With a second baby on the way, I couldn't be more excited to partner with the design experts at Crate & Kids to transform a small office nook into a dreamy, elevated nursery," said actress Odette Annable. "I shared inspiration for the room, and the Design Desk team brought my vision to life through a moodboard in such a unique and beautiful way. They took the heavy lifting out of the registry process with a design that sets the mood. Then, I was able to share my moodboard with my family and friends so they could get in on the fun! I would encourage all new parents to make this exciting, yet daunting process a little easier with Crate & Kids."
As part of the new baby registry, Crate & Kids is offering new baby gear like car seats and strollers from popular baby brands including Dagne Dover, Nuna and Babybjorn to help parents round out their registries. The new gear complements Crate & Kids' stylish and sustainable baby staples like the Jenny Lind crib and dresser, the Babyletto Kiwi recliner glider, and etched wooden baby blocks.
Crate & Kids is committed to supporting new parents and will be partnering with non-profit organization, Baby2Baby, to make donations to help provide diapers, formula, clothing and other essential items to children in need. In the last 11 years, Baby2Baby has distributed over 240 million basic necessities to children in homeless and domestic violence shelters, underserved schools, foster care, hospitals and others who have lost everything in the wake of a disaster.
Beginning today, expecting parents can head to https://www.crateandbarrel.com/baby-registry/ to kickstart their nursery design and build their own baby registry, choosing from over 200 gear, furniture and decor items. Odette's real registry is also available to shop at https://www.crateandbarrel.com/baby-registry/real-registry-odette-annable/.1
*Source: Mintel, Lifestyle of First Time Parents 2021
About Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc.
Global specialty retailer Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. curates inspiration for the modern home, connecting the creative work of artisans and designers to people and places around the world. Known for high-quality products, exclusive designs and timeless style since 1962, Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. includes lifestyle brands Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace. Today, the company is a member of the Otto Group and operates over 100 Crate & Barrel, CB2 and Hudson Grace stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, with franchise locations in 9 countries. More than 200 million customers visit the Company's stores and websites each year. To learn more, visit www.crateandbarrel.com.
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Which posture-correcting brace is best?
Long gone are the days of hunting and foraging. Instead, we sit — in our cars, on the couch, at our desks and everywhere else. This endless sitting is a big cause of back pain, especially as maintaining a proper posture when sitting (or standing, for that matter) can be surprisingly difficult. With a posture-correcting brace, it becomes much easier.
The best posture-correcting brace is the BetterBack Lower Back Support Posture Belt. This sitting-specific posture-correcting brace can’t be used when standing or walking, but during long periods of sitting it can greatly reduce discomfort and lead to a healthier habit.
What to know before you buy a posture-correcting brace
Types
There are three types of posture-correcting braces: sitting, upper-back and standard.
- Sitting: Sitting posture-correcting braces are designed to be used only when seated. They use knee-secured straps and lumbar belts to alleviate lower back pain and spine curvature. They can be combined with upper-back posture-correcting braces for a more total effect.
- Upper-back: Upper-back posture-correcting braces, unsurprisingly, alleviate upper-back problems by pulling the shoulders back when the body starts to slump. They are often thin enough to be worn under a shirt without affecting your appearance.
- Standard: Standard posture-correcting braces combine the effects of both other brace types to comprehensively tackle back-related issues. The only real downside is their size, thickness and weight; wearing a standard posture-correcting brace is a total upper-body commitment.
Fit
After you’ve decided what kind of posture-correcting brace to get, you’ll need to make sure it fits properly. A brace that’s too large or small for you has more negative effects than just being uncomfortable. Too-small posture-correcting braces can make your pain worse by straining your body, and they can limit circulation. Too large, and the brace won’t work while making you think that it is, which leads to further ingraining bad posture. Some posture-correcting braces are one-size-fits-all, while most have a specific size.
What to look for in a quality posture-correcting brace
Weight
Posture-correcting braces can be thick or thin depending on how extreme their correction is intended to be. Most people only need a thin brace that allows for a fuller range of motion and the ability to engage in most activities. Thicker, more extreme braces are typically only recommended by doctors.
Pads
Another element of fit and comfort is whether a posture-correcting brace’s straps are padded. Low-cost braces rarely have pads, which can make long-term use miserable. Strongly consider purchasing a mid-range brace if you intend to wear it for long periods.
How much you can expect to spend on a posture-correcting brace
Posture-correcting braces are so popular, and such a good start to improving your health and reducing strain and discomfort, because they’re so affordable. You might not get the most comfortable or durable brace for $15 or less, but they can be a great start to see if you want a better one for up to $25. The very best posture-correcting braces can exceed $50.
Posture-correcting brace FAQ
How long is it safe to wear a posture-correcting brace?
Technically, most posture-correcting braces can be worn for as long as a full day. But this kind of wear doesn’t let your body’s muscles strengthen so you can hold your body comfortably without a brace, and you may end up wearing one all day, every day. This is why it’s generally recommended to limit your brace time to a roughly 4 hours maximum per day.
Is it safe for children to wear posture-correcting braces?
Not only is it safe, it can be very beneficial. When proper posture is reinforced at a young age, it can set a comfortable and healthy lifestyle for the rest of their lives. Young children will need specialized pediatric braces, though, and they shouldn’t be worn for more than an hour or two per day.
What are the best posture-correcting braces to buy?
Top posture-correcting brace
BetterBack Lower Back Support Posture Belt
What you need to know: An excellent choice for anyone who struggles not to slouch when seated at their desk.
What you’ll love: Comfort-focused features like a wide back and knee cushions make long-term use a dream.
What you should consider: This posture-correcting brace is designed only for sitting and needs to be removed you’re when not seated.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top posture-correcting brace for the money
FlexGuard Support Back Brace Posture Corrector
What you need to know: A full-back posture-correcting brace that eliminates the need for separate lower- and upper-back braces.
What you’ll love: This full-back brace is, surprisingly, one of the most affordable options.
What you should consider: This brace is most comfortably worn outside your clothing, which might be a dealbreaker for some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Copper Compression Posture Corrector With Copper
What you need to know: This copper-containing brace is one of the more durable posture-correcting braces available.
What you’ll love: A waist belt helps keep this brace in place.
What you should consider: Sweating and irritation are a little too commonly reported.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Conduct Smarter Identity Searches And Contextualized Risk Indicators Using The World's Largest Database Of People and Businesses
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ComplyAdvantage, a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced the release of a new tool called ComplyTry™ enabling anyone to better understand the risk profiles of prospective customers using live sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and adverse media data for free.
The cornerstone of a successful anti-money laundering (AML) program is not only thorough background checks, but also the context that surrounds each identity - people and/or businesses - and whether this context signals any form of illegal behavior, intent, history or association.
Compliance teams throughout the financial services industry are challenged daily to analyze, extract and validate identities that have elevated risk attributes with the ultimate goal of preventing financial crimes before they happen. Given the growing volume, velocity and complexity of financial crime, the task of identifying the potential for risk exposure through contextual analysis has become increasingly complex and time-consuming.
However, with advances in data and machine learning, ComplyAdvantage has optimized this laborious and lengthy process making it fast, accurate and free. With ComplyTry, anyone has the ability to search and assess risk signals that may surround an identity using the company's real-time database of sanctions, watchlists, PEPs, adverse media and more.
Simply input the details and select the data sources you want and then press enter. Each result will be represented by a card that reveals a full and extensive profile with all relevant risk signals included.
The benefits of ComplyTry are numerous, including:
- Ability for anyone to run background checks that are more thorough than search engines using a database that's tailored to find and prevent financial crime.
- Conduct smarter searches with matches found by existing screening providers.
- Leverage intelligent negative news insights that are aligned to the latest Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and EU AMLD recommendations
"We decided to offer ComplyTry after having an incredible response to our ComplyLaunch™ program which offers free access to AML and KYC tools for startups," said Kanisha Patel, Head of ComplyLaunch at ComplyAdvantage. "Like ComplyLaunch, our goal is to continue to democratize access to vital AML tools and information to better fortify our ecosystem against the threat of financial crimes. By making these sorts of programs and tools accessible, everyone from startups to established financial firms will benefit."
Already the preferred choice of some of the world's largest banks, enterprises, and high-growth FinTechs, ComplyAdvantage uses machine learning to help regulated organizations manage their risk obligations and prevent financial crime. ComplyAdvantage is also a leader in providing anti-money laundering insights that including the company's much lauded State of Financial Crime2022 Report, Evolving Use and Sanctions and most recently the Anti-Money Laundering Guide for Growing Crypto Firms.
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ComplyAdvantage is the financial industry's leading source of AI-driven financial crime risk data and detection technology. ComplyAdvantage's mission is to neutralize the risk of money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and other financial crime. More than 500 enterprises in 75 countries rely on ComplyAdvantage to understand the risk of who they're doing business with through the world's only global, real-time database of people and companies. The company actively identifies tens of thousands of risk events from millions of structured and unstructured data points every single day.
ComplyAdvantage has four global hubs located in New York, London, Singapore and Cluj-Napoca and is backed by Goldman Sachs, Ontario Teachers', Index Ventures and Balderton Capital. Learn more at complyadvantage.com.
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Former emergency medical technician and wife of a Los Angeles firefighter, Luella Weireter, testified in court on Friday that during the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California's Golden Mike awards in February 2020, she saw LA County firefighter Tony Imbrenda share photos of Bryant's remains and other images from the crash site with ceremony attendees.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking originated a $76.825 million, floating-rate financing to entities associated with Denholtz Properties to finance the acquisition of Overall Creek, a 384-unit, Class A multifamily property located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville.
The property was constructed in 2020 and is a three-story, luxury, garden style apartment consisting of 384 market rate units with various floor plans ranging from one, two and three bedrooms, with an average unit size of 1,057 square feet.
The property features an amenity package that includes a well-equipped fitness center, a resort-style pool, a club house, a courtyard, outdoor gas grills, fire-pit, dog park, car wash, a hydro-massage room, tanning bed, business center and on-site maintenance staff.
The property is located in close proximity to the intersection of I-840 and I-24, providing access to downtown Nashville in less than 30 minutes.
The Nashville metro area population increased over 20% since 2010, according the 2020 U.S. Census.
Denholtz Properties is a privately held, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment and development company with a diversified portfolio of assets in strategic markets. Based in Red Bank, New Jersey with a regional headquarters in Orlando, Florida, the firm specialize in the acquisition and development of ground-up multifamily, industrial/flex and office properties.
The financing was arranged by Jon Mikula, Michael Klein, Ryan Carroll and Salvatore Buzzerio of JLL's New Jersey office.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. We are committed to supporting the environmental transition by aligning our financing balance sheet with a +1.5°C trajectory by 2050.
As part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group's financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A, Moody's: A1, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).
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Company Increasing Production to Meet Dealer Demand
EUCLID, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cortes Campers, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Lighting Group, Inc. (OTC:USLG), today announced it delivered its first shipment of 17-foot towable travel trailers to Beartooth Ford, its dealer in Columbus, Montana. Montana is an extremely popular RV destination.
"We are very excited to deliver a shipment of sea foam green travel trailers, with updated interiors, to Beartooth Ford. This was made possible by streamlining our manufacturing process, thereby making it easier to ship more campers to satisfy our growing backlog of dealer orders," said Anthony Corpora, CEO and President of US Lighting Group. "In addition, we have increased our staffing to include more skilled talent in fiberglass lamination and assembly, which has helped us tremendously to meet demand for our product."
"One benefit of having a broad dealer network is that we can receive orders from all across the United States, where they can be sold and serviced near the customer. Dealers have been advertising the Cortes Campers brand in their territories and received significant interest from consumers, who particularly like the design and construction of the product. This is great news for Cortes Campers as we move forward with new features and concepts for future models."
Cortes Campers uses no wood in its state-of-the-art camper construction, and it has a powder-coated frame which makes its RV travel trailers impervious to corrosion, rust and rot. The campers are lightweight and very strong with a competitive price, making them very attractive in today's marketplace.
About US Lighting Group, Inc.
US Lighting Group, Inc. (OTC:USLG) has three subsidiaries which design and market various products: Cortes Campers, LLC, for molded fiberglass travel trailers and campers; Fusion X Marine, LLC, for high-performance boats; Futuro Houses, LLC, for fiberglass houses; and one subsidiary, Mig Marine Corp., which manufacturers composite products. The Company and its subsidiaries have manufacturing and R&D facilities in Cleveland, Ohio.
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today it will present at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference, to be held Monday, September 12th – Wednesday, September 14th in New York City.
Centene will present on Tuesday, September 13th, at 8:35 a.m. ET. A simultaneous live audio webcast is available at: https://cc.webcasts.com/morg007/091222a_js/?entity=63_TXGE8EI.
A webcast replay will be available afterwards via the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors section.
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, https://investors.centene.com/.
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the supply chain worldwide disrupted by geo-political events on top of the pandemic, having top talent in place for transportation and logistics has become even more critical than ever.
This has placed strong demands on the already low number of quality candidates that are actually available to navigate these stormy waters.
According to James Tolan, Managing Partner of Transgistics Talent Acquisition (transgisticstalent.com), an executive search firm dedicated to providing executives from middle management to the C-Suite to Transportation & Logistics across the country, "Competition for top talent is fierce; you could say we are experiencing a talent war. We have never seen such a strain on the number of really qualified candidates in the past, as factors that have impacted heavily include the 'Great Resignation', private equity roll ups and consolidation, compensation plan competition, combined with record inflationary pressure on profit points in the industry."
"We are currently in a growth phase for expanding our search capabilities to also include a strong team to place middle management to complement the A-list of C-suite execs we have typically been retained to deliver," Tolan says.
Very few industries have not been impacted by the ripple effect of cargo and ground transportation capabilities, brought on by obvious global events. This has led company boards to think more strategically when seeking the right management team to not just ride out the storm, but to power through it. Some estimate it could be 36 to 48 months to return to pre-pandemic norms.
Tolan reports that initially the talent crunch was really only in the final mile / home delivery space, but it has since broadened to the whole of transportation and logistics to include 3PL, Contract Logistics, TL and LTL and more.
"Many of our legacy clients have tapped us to strengthen their key leaders throughout the organization through our retained search services, but the talent market is changing. The days of one-sided interviews are over, with most top candidates fielding multiple offers from direct competitors at the same time," added Tolan. "The companies that will win the talent war will do so with a superior people culture, competitive comp plans and a clear path for growth and upward mobility."
Transgistics Talent Acquisition provides talent-driven market intel to their clients through carefully researched trends in the market.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Apyx between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 5, 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, Apyx Medical Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; 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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The brand's third flagship restaurant in the country opens May 29 and offers a distinct dining experience
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P.F. Chang's announced the May 29 opening of its Atlantic City, New Jersey, location as an upgraded flagship restaurant today. After three months of extensive renovations, the long-established Atlantic City location reopens as P.F. Chang's first flagship restaurant on the east coast – and third in the country.
P.F. Chang's newest flagship restaurant at 2801 N. Pacific Ave. Unit 101, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, originally opened in 2004. The 6,137-square-foot restaurant, which spans two floors and seats 186 guests, underwent an extensive renovation, resulting in significant upgrades to design, décor and ambiance.
"P.F. Chang's prides itself in offering an immersive Asian dining experience, and our new flagship restaurant in Atlantic City does that at the highest level," said Art Kilmer, chief operating officer for P.F. Chang's. "We have served this community since 2004 and believe the transformation into a distinct P.F. Chang's flagship restaurant will continue to provide customers with unforgettable experiences for years to come."
Standing tall in the middle of P.F. Chang's upgraded dining room is a cherry tree measuring 13 feet high. Four large, hand-painted murals also grace the new space and include a ceiling mural in the upstairs bar, as well as a staircase mural with glowing, neon characters that read "Atlantic City New Jersey" in Mandarin. Other design elements unique to the Atlantic City flagship location include dragon door handles leading into the bathrooms, where guests will find custom, mosaic tile murals.
When it comes to the menu, the new location will feature P.F. Chang's most popular, made-from-scratch dishes like Chang's Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Chang's Lettuce Wraps, as well as Wagyu Steak – a unique offering exclusive to P.F. Chang's flagship locations. As a brand rooted in Asian tradition, wok cooking is a distinct part of P.F. Chang's food preparation that elevates its menu by adding layers of flavor to signature items. A wide selection of handcrafted cocktails and traditional Japanese saké offered warm, chilled or infused further enhance the dining experience.
P.F. Chang's Atlantic City flagship location opens to the public on Sunday, May 29, at 4 p.m. for dinner service. Limited operating hours of 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. continue through Thursday, June 2. Effective Friday, June 3, P.F. Chang's will open at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and begin regular operating hours as follows: Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
P.F. Chang's new Atlantic City flagship location joins two other flagship restaurants in Honolulu and Las Vegas, and a fourth P.F. Chang's flagship location is anticipated to open in New York City's Union Square later this year. The new flagship restaurants are part of an exciting brand refresh across the United States. All existing P.F. Chang's are scheduled for updates by the end of 2022, including new music, lighting, décor, uniforms and menu presentation. Additionally, P.F. Chang's continues to expand its fast-casual concept, P.F. Chang's To Go, with eight more locations slated to join the 13 existing To Go locations this year.
P.F. Chang's New Jersey flagship location brings approximately 70 new jobs to Atlantic City with opportunities in both culinary and hospitality fields. Qualified job candidates interested in a career with P.F. Chang's may apply at jobs.pfchangs.com.
About P.F. Chang's
Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today's menu at P.F. Chang's spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it's a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang's has more than 300 restaurants in 22 countries and U.S. airport locations, including a growing number of convenient P.F. Chang's To Go locations offering takeout and delivery. For more P.F. Chang's news, visit pfchangs.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangs.
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DENVER, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InDyspensable Wholesale Distributors Corp., (IDY Distributors or the "Company"), announced today that they have entered into an agreement to acquire all of the current assets of Lowspark, Inc. "Lowspark" located in Denver, CO. The planned transaction includes the Lowspark fleet and warehousing equipment as well as any distribution contract services for 2022. This transaction solidifies IDY Distributors as the market leader in distribution and logistics services in Colorado.
The considerations of the planned acquisition have been undisclosed and are set to close in the third quarter of 2022 pending Marijuana Enforcement Division and local licensing approvals. Lowspark's current licensing is not a part of the listed assets as HB22-1135 (Marijuana transporter license transfer) is currently not in effect until late November 2022.
"We are excited about the opportunity to expand our services in Colorado by adding the Lowspark assets to the IDY business. This helps us ensure that every product is delivered to every area in Colorado in a timely manner and at a fair cost to our current customers and new customers transitioning over from Lowspark," said Joshua Ortivez, IDY Distributors VP of operations.
The Acquisition will allow IDY to expand service areas all across Colorado and increase staffing by 80%. Dyspense Technologies, Inc (Dyspense) will be the operating system that will manage more than 2500 deliveries and over $5.1 million in payment exchanges moving between licensed businesses on a weekly basis.
About IDY Distributors
IDY Distributors is building supply chain efficiencies for over 1061 retailers across Colorado. Working with Colorado leading manufacturers has established a more streamlined delivery process for vendors and had helped retailers with order management and wholesale order lead times.
The Company is also one of Colorado's first social equity-approved businesses that have successfully delivered over 700,000 orders valued at $807 million, annually since 2019. After the close of the acquisition, the Company plans to start to establish a centralized distribution hub that handles long terms storage, order fulfillment, and just-in-time order management for its over 475 partnered manufacturers and growers.
About Lowspark
Lowspark is one of Colorado's first-generation transportation companies to be approved back in 2017. At the time Lowspark worked directly with over 250 brands and over 600 retailers in Colorado becoming the largest distributor in Colorado. Today Lowspark services retailers across Colorado and has established key relationships with manufacturers and grows.
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At least two people were killed in a shooting at a shopping center in Bend, Oregon, Sunday evening, and a person believed to be the shooter was also found dead at the scene, police said.
Investigators believe the unidentified male shooter entered the Forum Shopping Center from a nearby residential area and began shooting in the parking lot with an AR-15-style rifle, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said at a news conference Sunday night. Several people called 911 shortly after 7 p.m. to report shots fired at the complex, he said.
The shooter then crossed the parking lot and entered a Safeway grocery store, where he shot a person in the entrance, who was later transported to the hospital and pronounced dead, Krantz said.
Police believe the shooter continued firing throughout the store, shooting and killing another person, the chief said.
When responding officers initially entered the Safeway, they could hear gunshots, Krantz said, but later found a person who they believe to be the shooter dead in the store. Police found the AR-15-style rifle and a shotgun close to the shooter's body, he said.
The chief said no shots were fired by Bend police officers and, at this time, police believe the gunman acted alone.
Lisa Goodman with St. Charles Medical Center told CNN the hospital is treating a third victim from the shooting. That person is in good condition, Goodman said.
The hospital asked community members to avoid going to the medical center unless they are experiencing a medical emergency because the facility is in "active trauma response," according to a post on its Facebook page.
The investigation is still active and ongoing, Krantz said, noting police are working to obtain warrants for residences in the area.
Josh Caba told CNN affiliate KTVZ that he and his four children were shopping in the store when the shots broke out.
"We started heading to the front. Then we heard I don't know how many shots out front -- six or seven. I immediately turned to my children and said, 'Run!' People were screaming. ... it was a horrifying experience," Caba told KTVZ.
Caba said he was worried about his wife, who had stayed in the car because she wasn't feeling well. But as he and three of his children fled through exit doors by the produce department, he found that his wife had driven to the back of the store and was "sitting in the car, saying 'Get in the car! Get in the car!'" the affiliate reported.
The father was able to rush back into the store and find their fourth child, coming out to see officers running into the store, he told KTVZ.
Bend is in central Oregon, about 130 miles east of Eugene.
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ANTLERS, Okla. (KXII) - Dustin Beasley and the Antlers Bearcats are coming into the 2022 season with big expectations as the Bearcats made it all the way to the second round of the Oklahoma Class 2A playoffs last year, but this season is a bit different as Antlers returns just four starters to the field.
“Last year we were senior loaded and we made it to the second round. Then we played a really good Rejoice Christian team and fell to them in the second round so what we’re trying to is build on that moving forward,” said Antlers head coach Dustin Beasley.
Yet, regardless of their lack of veteran depth, the Bearcats underclassmen are ready to pick up right where their predecessors left off.
Antlers wide receiver Micah Parkins said, “Last year we had a lot of seniors and basically we’re just very young, but I feel like with the past two seasons we’ve done pretty good. I feel like now it’s finally to the point where people see us as the team to beat.”
With that target on their back, the Bearcats come into this year knowing the work they have to do in order to get where they want to go.
“We’re young and we’ve been in the weight room. We have something to prove and we’re going to play with a chip on our shoulders this year,” said Antlers cornerback Timothy Paredes.
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U.S. health authorities are facing a critical decision: whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall that are modified to better match recent changes of the shape-shifting coronavirus.
Moderna and Pfizer have tested updated shots against the super-contagious omicron variant, and advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will debate today if it’s time to make a switch — setting the stage for similar moves by other countries.
“This is science at its toughest,” FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks told The Associated Press, adding that a final decision is expected within days of the advisory panel’s recommendation.
Current COVID-19 vaccines saved millions of lives around the world in just their first year of use. And the Moderna and Pfizer shots still offer strong protection against the worst outcomes — severe illness and death — especially after a booster dose.
But those vaccines target the original coronavirus strain and between waning immunity and a relentless barrage of variants, protection against infections has dropped markedly. The challenge is deciding if tweaked boosters offer a good chance of blunting another surge when there’s no way to predict which mutant will be the main threat.
In an analysis prepared for Tuesday’s meeting, FDA officials acknowledged targeting last winter’s version of omicron is “somewhat outdated” since it already has been replaced by its even more contagious relatives.
“We would obviously like to get it right enough,” Marks said, so that with one more shot “we get a full season of protection.”
Many experts say updated boosters promise at least a little more benefit.
“It is more likely to be helpful” than simply giving additional doses of today’s vaccine, said epidemiologist William Hanage of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
That’s assuming the virus doesn’t throw another curve ball.
“We’re following rather than getting ahead which is so vexing — that we haven’t come up with a better variant-proof vaccine,” said Dr. Eric Topol, head of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, who has urged a major government push for next-generation immunizations.
Adding to concern about a winter COVID-19 wave is that about half of Americans eligible for that all-important first booster dose never got it. An updated version might entice some of them.
But “we do need to change our expectations,” said Dr. William Moss of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, who noted that studies early in the pandemic raised unrealistic hopes of blocking even the mildest infections. “Our strategy can’t be booster doses every couple of months, even every six months, to prevent infections.”
The top candidates are what scientists call “bivalent” shots — a combination of the original vaccine plus omicron protection.
That’s because the original vaccines do spur production of at least some virus-fighting antibodies strong enough to cross-react with newer mutants — in addition to their proven benefits against severe disease, said University of Pennsylvania immunologist E. John Wherry.
“Being able to push the boost response a little bit in one direction or the other without losing the core is really important,” he said.
Moderna and Pfizer found their combo shots substantially boosted levels of omicron-fighting antibodies in adults who’d already had three vaccinations, more than simply giving another regular dose.
Recipients also developed antibodies that could fight omicron’s newest relatives named BA.4 and BA.5, although not nearly as many. It’s not clear how much protection that will translate into, and for how long.
Antibodies are a key first layer of defense that form after vaccination or a prior infection. They can prevent infection by recognizing the outer coating of the coronavirus — the spike protein — and blocking it from entering your cells.
But antibodies naturally wane and each new variant comes with a different-looking spike protein, giving it a better chance of evading detection by remaining antibodies. Separate studies published this month in Nature and the New England Journal of Medicine show the newest omicron relatives are even better at dodging antibodies — both in the vaccinated and in people who recovered from the original omicron.
That first booster people were supposed to get strengthened immune memory, helping explain why protection against hospitalization and death is proving more durable. If the virus sneaks past antibodies, different defenders called T cells spring into action, attacking infected cells to curb illness.
“T cells recognize the virus in a fundamentally different way,” not hunting for disguised spike protein but for parts of the virus that so far haven’t been altered as much, said Penn’s Wherry.
Still, as people get older, all parts of their immune system gradually weaken. There’s little data on how long T cell protection against COVID-19 lasts or how it varies with different mutations or vaccines.
Wherry and dozens of other scientists recently petitioned the FDA to quit focusing solely on antibodies and start measuring T cells as it decides vaccination strategy.
The Biden administration has made clear that it needs Congress to provide more money so that if the FDA clears updated boosters, the government can buy enough for every American who wants one. And Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, told Congress last week more research funding also is critical to create better next-generation vaccines, such as nasal versions that might better block infection in the nose or more variant-proof shots.
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The Super App grew in all business segments, expanded client engagement and more than doubled total revenues
BELO HORIZONTE-MG, Brazil, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inter (B3: BIDI3, BIDI4 and BIDI11), a leading Brazilian super app, offering financial and non-financial services to more than 18 million customers, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
João Vitor Menin, Inter's CEO, said: "We kicked off the year with several milestones that will mark 2022 as a great year for Inter. We remain highly focused on client monetization, with our revenue per client increasing while the cost to serve decreases, thus having an accelerated momentum in expanding our margins per client.
Our mission is to simplify people's lives, and the way we achieve this is by having a best-in-class team that shares the "sangue laranja" values. I'm convinced that our culture is stronger than ever and will be a key competitive advantage for Inter's success in the coming years
Last week our shareholders approved the migration of our shares from B3 to Nasdaq, a transaction that will enable us to will enable us to access the largest capital market in the world, paving the road for additional funding sources as the company continues its solid growth pace. We are looking forward to ringing the bell at Nasdaq on June 23rd."
Growth and Operational Highlights
- 18.6 million clients in 1Q22, growth of 82% YoY; on track to surpass the 20mm mark until the end of 2Q22
- R$ 1.2 billion in total revenues1 for 1Q2022, up 130% YoY
- Adjusted net profit2 of R$27 million in 1Q22, a 32% YoY growth
- Growth was more skewed to higher yielding products for the quarter due to seasonality, though our demand deposit base remains close to 50% of our total funding base.
- Continue to operate with capital and liquidity levels that are multiple times higher than the industry's average
- The acquisition of USEND closed and the company is now wholly owned by Inter
1 Total revenues = income from financial intermediation + service fee income (gross cashback) + other operating income
2 Adjusted net profit does not consider negative effects from the CSLL tax rate changes
Key Metrics and Recent Business Highlights
Day to day banking
- R$9.6 billion in demand deposits, an increase of 37% YoY;
- R$14.1 billion in cards in 1Q22, an 86% YoY growth;
- Card revenues went up by 88% YoY, reaching R$154 million in 1Q2022.
Credit
- R$19.8 billion in the expanded loan portfolio, growth of 81% YoY;
- Credit underwriting reached R$4.5 billion in 1Q22, up 22% YoY;
- Provision for loan losses represented 3.0% of the extended credit portfolio
- NPL over 90 days remained stable at 3.3% of the total portfolio.
Investments
- Investment revenues increased 144% YoY, reaching R$36.6 million in 1Q2022;
- Over 2 million investor clients on our platform, up 34% YoY;
- R$58 billion in assets under custody (AuC) in 1Q2022, growth of 11% YoY;
- The most complete investment platform in Brazil, the only one with a hosted international stock trading platform, structured products, trading robots, and many other features available in the Super App.
Insurance
- 915 thousand active insurance customers in 1Q2022, growth of 150% YoY;
- Surpassed R$29.8 million in insurance sales in 1Q2022, 52% growth YoY;
- Made 195,000 insurance sales in the quarter, a growth of 32% YoY.
Marketplace
- R$1.1 billion in GMV in 1Q2022, growth of 56% YoY;
- Reached 3.1 million active customers (LTM);
- R$101 million in revenues in 1Q2022, 145% higher than in 1Q2021;
- 9.6% take-rate in 1Q22, 3.5 p.p. above the take-rate in 1Q21;
Cross Border Services
- USEND Integration started in 1Q2022;
- Overcame USD200 million in international remittances for the quarter;
- Reached peaks of 3,000 Global Accounts opened in just one day.
About Inter
More than a digital bank, this is a Super App that simplifies people's lives: Inter has reinvented itself and creates everyday products and services for its more than 18 million customers, whether that's taking care of people's finances, online shopping, sending money abroad or earning cashback. Everything comes together in the same app; it is simple and fully digital. Inter offers complete services in banking, investments, credit, insurance and remittances, in addition to a virtual mall that brings together the best retailers in Brazil and the United States. On January 25, 2022, Inter closed the acquisition of USEND, a US fintech specializing in offering financial and non-financial services to a growing client base of more than 150,000 customers across 40 states.
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—At 9th annual WLO reception, Vaniam Group makes progress on $1.35 million endowment pledge, expands WLO to be a year-round community supporting female contributions in the field of oncology—
CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night at its 9th annual reception, the Women Leaders in Oncology® (WLO) presented the 2022 WLO "Women Who Conquer Cancer" Young Investigator Award (YIA) to Susan Scott, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist and assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition, the hundreds of women who attended the virtual gathering made significant financial contributions to help fund future YIAs for women conducting promising research within the field of oncology.
Created in 2014 by Vaniam Group Founder and CEO Deanna B. van Gestel, WLO is focused on fostering research, business, and philanthropic connections for women in oncology drug development, clinical research, and clinical practice. The charitable contributions from last night's reception and through the rest of this year will fully fund the 2023 Women Who Conquer Cancer YIA, while continuing to contribute toward the $1.35 million endowment that Ms. van Gestel has pledged to raise by 2026 to fund future Women Who Conquer Cancer YIAs.
"I am grateful and inspired by the generosity from this community of women who are leading to make an impact in the oncology community," said Ms. van Gestel, who is also a board member of Conquer Cancer®, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Foundation. "As we make additional progress toward our endowment goal to fund promising cancer research, I am thrilled that WLO is evolving from an annual networking event to become a year-round effort that establishes, nurtures, and supports connections among women in oncology."
The keynote speaker of the 2022 WLO annual reception was Sonali M. Smith, MD, section chief of hematology/oncology at the University of Chicago Medicine. While sharing lessons from her personal journey to become a leader within this industry, Dr Smith explained, "There are many gendered beliefs about women and men, and this contributes to our perception about what makes a good leader… We are blessed to be in a phenomenal group of strong women, and I have had so many people along the way who have taught me… There is no way any of us can do this on our own, and having this village is one of the most incredible blessings of life."
This year's recipient of the WLO Women Who Conquer Cancer YIA is Susan Scott, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist and assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The award will fund her research into the use of adagrasib as a new preoperative treatment strategy for the 13% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer who possess the KRASG12C mutation.
"Lung cancer recurs in more than half of the patients treated with surgery and chemotherapy, and more research is needed to determine if earlier intervention with targeted therapy may be able to block KRASG12C-driven cancer growth and ultimately improve outcomes for this population," said Dr Scott. "I am grateful to Vaniam Group, Conquer Cancer, and the entire Women Leaders in Oncology community for making this important research possible, and for their overall commitment to support female leaders who are striving to improve the practice of oncology."
Dr Scott received her undergraduate education at the University of Oxford and medical doctorate from Yale University. She completed residency at the Cleveland Clinic where she also served as chief resident in internal medicine, and later completed an oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins before joining the faculty in 2022. Dr Scott practices at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital.
- We continue to raise funds toward our goal of a $1.35 million WLO YIA endowment, ensuring that women oncologists can receive annual research funding for years to come. To donate, visit www.Conquer.org/WLO
- WLO will be hosting its first annual 5K to Fund the Future, a virtual run/walk event throughout the month of September 2022. All money raised will directly support the WLO YIA endowment. To inquire about participating and/or forming a team, contact hello@WomenLeadersinOncology.com
- On October 7-8, 2022, in Santa Monica, CA, Bio Ascend will host the 4th annual LEAD conference, which is focused on the empowerment and professional development of women in oncology and hematology. To register, visit www.BioAscend.com/LEAD-2022/
- WLO is launching a new series of intimate regional networking tables, where female healthcare leaders will gather to share best practices from their professional journeys and mentor one another. To inquire about sponsoring and/or participating in one of these regional gatherings, contact hello@WomenLeadersinOncology.com
WLO is focused on creating research, business, and philanthropic connections for women in oncology drug development, clinical research, and clinical practice. WLO establishes and nurtures connections among women leaders through events, fundraising, and recognition. For more information, visit www.WomenLeadersinOncology.com
Vaniam Group is a people-first, purpose-driven, independent network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies committed to helping biopharmaceutical companies realize the full potential of their compounds in the oncology and hematology marketplace. Founded in 2007 as a virtual-by-design organization, Vaniam Group harnesses the talents and expertise of team members around the world. For more information, visit www.VaniamGroup.com
Conquer Cancer, the foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), was founded by the foremost cancer doctors of ASCO to see dramatic advances in the prevention, treatment, and cures of all types of cancer. Conquer Cancer supports groundbreaking research and education so both doctors and patients have the resources they need. Their mission is to conquer cancer worldwide by funding breakthrough research and sharing cutting-edge knowledge. For more information, visit www.Conquer.com
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UK tech start-up makes it cheaper and easier to create VR content in the metaverse
LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual reality (VR) technology company, eyeora, today launched a ground-breaking social VR platform to bring the metaverse to the masses by making it easier, cheaper and quicker for anyone to create, share and monetise VR content and experiences.
The platform, comprised of an app and turnkey creative studio*, has been built specifically for non-technical people, empowering everyone to become VR content creators. With no technical skills or coding expertise required, users can now create, edit and share their own VR content in minutes, using simple drag and drop functionality to auto sync multiple camera angles and save time and money on post-production.
The only self-managed monetisation platform in the metaverse, eyeora enables anyone to generate income and sustain a career in the metaverse. Content creators, artists, entertainers, influencers, athletes, businesses and brands can create their own 3D life-like avatar, customised VR rooms, 360 video content, and host high-quality, immersive VR events and experiences in the metaverse, with the ability to publish content directly to eyeora's social VR app and to multiple headsets.
Daniel Corazzi, CEO and Founder of eyeora, comments: "The birth of the metaverse means we're going to see a paradigm shift in how consumers and businesses share content, socialise and communicate with each other in more immersive ways. eyeora not only provides a destination for people to enjoy immersive entertainment experiences and events, but an easy and affordable way for everyone to create, share and monetise content in the metaverse."
Users of the platform comprise of 'creators' and 'explorers' (fans). Creators can use eyeora's turnkey studio to build, personalise and monetise VR rooms and events via subscriptions, pay-per-view or advertising. Explorers can participate in free and ticketed immersive events, socialise with friends in virtual hangout rooms, attend corporate training, have a backstage sporting experience, or attend a music concert in the metaverse in the eyeora hologram stadium. Unlike other VR platforms, with eyeora explorers are always guaranteed a front row seat and VIP treatment, enabling them to get closer to the music and events they love.
eyeora has the backing of high-profile entrepreneurs in the tech, music and entertainment industries, including former Spice Girls manager Chris Herbert; Tech Top 100 Entrepreneur Richard Pursey; and John Revell, co-creator of Ginger Media alongside Chris Evans. Artists and companies already using the platform include CeeLo Green, Ro James, Bridget Sarai, Dontae Winslow, Avehre and the BBC.
The platform can be accessed through an iOS or Android mobile app, PC desktop or VR headset. VR content creators can create and manage content using the eyeora studio on a computer, while those consuming the content can verbally chat and move around freely in the metaverse using a mobile VR insert headset or growing number of standalone VR headsets. Basic access is free with advanced subscriptions for creators starting at £9.99 a month. To learn more, watch the video here.
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*The eyeora creative studio consists of:
- A 3D room editor enabling creators to customise their own VR rooms by uploading digital assets or copying and pasting URLs from online channels.
- A 360 content editor enabling creators to upload and create 3D 360 video experiences by simply dragging and dropping hotspots in their videos to create a sequence.
- A hologram editor enabling creators to create and place multiple holograms in their VR Room zones and sync with presentations.
- A stadium editor enabling creators to create their own immersive concert experience including holograms, stage lighting, cinema screens and crowd animations.
- Event manager enabling creators can create free or pay per view events and manage attendance and revenue with other creators or partners.
About eyeora
eyeora is a ground-breaking technology company that is redefining how virtual reality (VR) content is created, shared, experienced and monetised. Driven by a passionate belief in the power of VR to enhance everyday life, eyeora's platform makes the metaverse an affordable, safe and accessible space for everyone to experience and sustain a career in.
The only self-managed monetisation platform in the metaverse, eyeora's turnkey studio provides entertainers, athletes, brands, rights holders, influencers, businesses and educators with all the tools they need to create, share and monetise content quickly, easily and cost efficiently, with no technical skills needed. More information can be found here.
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Actor Gary Busey denied allegations of sexual misconduct when a TMZ producer caught up with him at a Malibu gas station on Monday, the outlet reported.
"None of that happened," Busey said, adding later. "Nothing happened. Nothing. It was all false."
Actor Gary Busey denied allegations of sexual misconduct when a TMZ producer caught up with him at a Malibu gas station on Monday, the outlet reported.
"None of that happened," Busey said, adding later. "Nothing happened. Nothing. It was all false."
Busey told the person recording the footage he was "talking way too fast" and that he couldn't understand him multiple times.
"I was not inappropriate at all. I have eyewitnesses there," Busey said.
Police in Cherry Hill, New Jersey have charged Busey, 78, with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of criminal attempt/criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment related to an alleged incident that took place at a Monster Mania event at a Double Tree Hotel earlier this month, according police.
Busey declined to comment on the allegations when reached by CNN in a phone call on Tuesday. He also declined to say whether or not he had legal representation in the matter.
A law firm representing Monster Mania told CNN in a statement Saturday that it was assisting authorities in their investigation, and that immediately after receiving a complaint from an attendee, "the celebrity guest was removed from the convention and instructed not to return."
Busey is best known for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in the 1978 movie "The Buddy Holly Story," for which he was nominated for an Oscar for best actor.
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DENVER and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, Inc. (WDIP), announced today that it has partnered with Pacific Life to form a $500 million programmatic joint venture.
The joint venture will make equity investments in multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. Focusing on the robust middle market of real estate, the partnership will invest $15 million to $50 million in equity per deal alongside sponsors with track records of successful value-add transactions. WDIP expects the joint venture to invest in up to 30 assets with a total value in excess of $1.5 billion.
"With the current market dynamics in commercial real estate, industrial and multifamily provide more stability than other property types, and we continue to see a steady deal flow of attractive value-add opportunities in these asset classes," said Mitch Resnick, President of WDIP. "For many owners and operators, it has become even more important to gain access to strategic capital to fill their capital stacks. This partnership with Pacific Life will enable us to continue deploying capital in high quality opportunities across the country."
About Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners
Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners ("WDIP") is an alternative investment manager that provides capital solutions to middle-market commercial real estate sponsors. Investing on behalf of insurance companies, public pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, and high-net worth individuals, WDIP partners with sponsors whose transactions are in need of financing but are under-served by institutional capital. The Denver, Colorado-based firm's investment vehicles focus on opportunistic, value-add, and income-oriented commercial real estate strategies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States, WDIP has unmatched access to proprietary resources and market intelligence. This partnership offers clients unique, real-time insights into market movements, valuation, pricing, and underwriting. For more information, visit www.wdinvestmentpartners.com.
All investments have risk of loss and WDIP cannot guarantee any investment strategy will achieve its goals and objectives. Nothing herein is an offer to sell any security, including an interest in any private fund.
About Pacific Life
For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has helped millions of individuals and families with their financial needs through a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Whether your goal is to protect loved ones or grow your assets for retirement, Pacific Life offers innovative products and services that provide value and financial security for current and future generations. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients and has been named one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com.
Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2021 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2021 FORTUNE 500® list.
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology makes us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With over 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, is scheduled to conduct a conference call and webcast of its second quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman & CEO; Mike Smith, Executive Vice President & CFO; Brendan Foley, President & COO; and Kasey Jenkins, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations will be hosting the call.
If you are unable to attend the live webcast, the presentation will be archived on our website at ir.mccormick.com. To listen to an audio replay, call 877-660-6853 in the United States or 201-612-7415 internationally. When prompted, enter the conference ID number 13730100. The replay will be available until 12:00 midnight Eastern time on July 20, 2022.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Some of John Wesley’s United Methodist followers are fed up with their denomination. The twisted road to a breakup has been arduous, with churches leaking members for decades. Conservatives have blamed the loss of membership on liberal California-type Methodists, an analysis that conveniently ignores that we live in conservative south Georgia.
At any rate, a new Wesleyan denomination formed May 1, 2022. This new body promises to be pure, committed, ardent, passionate, orthodox and every other adjective they hope will attract new congregations and rally the faithful.
One wonders if a little more humility might be fitting. No church, moderate, liberal or conservative, can deliver on the promises of this website.
The news regarding the church is somewhat depressing. The Southern Baptist Convention is reeling in the aftershock of a blockbuster 300-page report detailing rampant sexual abuse by Southern Baptist pastors and staff persons and solid resistance on the part of denominational leadership. The only bright spot in the whole sordid affair is that a determined faction inside the convention pushed until the facts were brought to light.
Meanwhile the Vatican continues to face unwanted publicity over a high-visibility trial of its highest financial leaders, both lay and clergy. The corrupt use of church money and the cover-ups are the issues at stake. In a similar note, the African Methodist Episcopal Church has been rocked by fraudulent theft of its clergy pension fund.
This week’s Wall Street Journal documents the cozy relationship of the Russian Orthodox Church with Putin and his cronies. Many church historians believe the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church is a former KGB agent who served with Putin. He now wears a cross, but his allegiance hasn’t changed. The Christian nationalism movement in this country has the same flavor. The carrying of Christian symbols into the Capitol in the Jan. 6 insurrection is one indicator that a defiant subset of evangelical Christians has tied their destiny to blatant political ends.
Local congregations are bravely and faithfully serving, often while battling severe headwinds. The tragedy is that many of the severest headwinds are caused not by secular devilry but by sin in their own denominations.
The new Wesleyan website, while portraying itself in the most positive light possible, referred to its former denomination as “dysfunctional.” I understand that. We United Methodists have creatively created our own brand of church dysfunction, of which I’ve contributed my own dysfunction to the stew.
What would be refreshing on this website (and that of United Methodism) would be for the new church, whose members were, until very recently, United Methodists, to acknowledge they had a part, too, in the dysfunction of their former church and that their new denomination, with all its freshness and fervor, would also be an imperfect body of Christ.
That’s probably asking too much of my church or theirs. Churches, like the individuals who are in them, have trouble confessing their humanity. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/creede-hinshaw-new-methodist-denomination-could-use-some-humility/article_cd75797c-dd0a-11ec-8982-7b5c918c07d0.html | 2022-05-26T22:53:38Z |
AMSTERDAM, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new strategic partnership between Trip.com Group, global travel service provider, and Tiqets, the leading online booking platform for cultural and leisure experiences, will provide Trip.com and Ctrip users with access to the best experiences at over 4,000 museums & attractions around the world.
Key takeaways
- Through the new Tiqets integration, users of Trip.com Group's travel platforms (including Ctrip & Trip.com) will be able to book thousands of experiences at museums and attractions worldwide
- The new partnership will capitalise on the growing demand to visit museums and attractions. Data shows that, in the last year, Tiqets' bookings have soared by 364% in the UK, and 450% across the EU
The new partnership will enable users of Trip.com Group's travel platforms – including Trip.com, Ctrip and partner channels – to book a broad range of travel experiences embedded directly in the Trip.com Group's sites. The partnership follows on from similar deals Tiqets has struck with the likes of Apple Maps and Makemytrip.
Both Trip.com Group and Tiqets are committed to providing travellers with unforgettable experiences at the best museums and attractions across the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East. Through this new partnership, Ctrip and Trip.com customers will get instant access to Tiqets' extensive product inventory of tours, passes and tickets to over 4,000 of the best museums and attractions in Europe and around the world. Customers will also enjoy a seamless online booking experience, have access to 'skip-the-line' ticket options, and get flexible cancellation options on all bookings.
Chang Liu, General Manager of Attractions International Business, Trip.com Group, said: "We are pleased to partner with Tiqets to provide our users seamless access to more attractions and activities offerings globally. Tiqets' venue partners, now featuring on our Trip.com and Ctrip booking platforms, benefit from high visibility in both global and regional markets, with real-time accurate content, last-minute availability and direct-booking options in local languages and currencies."
With the easing of worldwide travel restrictions and the return of city breaks, the expanded offering comes at a perfect time for travellers to take advantage of the new partnership to explore the world's cultural hotspots. New data shows Tiqets' museum and attraction bookings across the UK and the EU have soared by an average of 400% (when comparing Q2 2022 with Q2 2021). In the last quarter alone (from Q1 to Q2 2022), museum and attraction bookings have leapt by 240% in the UK and 200% in the EU.
Tiqets President & Founder Luuc Elzinga said: "Our mission is to make culture more accessible to people across the globe, so we're thrilled to be partnering up with Trip.com Group to further that mission. Thanks to our new partnership, Trip.com and Ctrip users will be able to easily book the best experiences at iconic museums and attractions. We're excited to bring more ways to enjoy cultural attractions to even more people seeking out these unique experiences."
The partnership aligns with the Trip.com Group strategy to significantly enhance the availability of travel options for customers across its suite of travel platforms, and with Tiqets' mission to make culture more accessible to people all over the world.
About Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centers. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission "to pursue the perfect trip for a better world". Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com
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Tiqets' mission is to make culture more accessible by making it easier for more people to discover more ways to culture. From the start in 2014, the company has connected millions of people to the best cultural and leisure experiences in the world. Tiqets connects travelers to the best museums, attractions & tour operators all over the world.
The company is headquartered in Amsterdam and now employs 200+ people worldwide, including in Amsterdam (HQ) as well as Seattle, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, London, Copenhagen, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, and Bangkok. More information can be found on Tiqets.com.
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a nation still reeling from the tragic Uvalde school shooting, the return to school may leave some children grappling with anxiety.
Two therapists with Texas Health Resources offer tips for helping children cope.
- Create a safe space to discuss their fears, safety and how to manage those fears
Teach children the importance of "see something, say something" – telling a trusted adult if they hear or see something that doesn't feel safe, said Renee´ Breazeale, administrator of Texas Health Recovery and Wellness Center. Because fear and anxiety may ebb and flow throughout the school year, check in regularly with your children about concerns they may be experiencing.
- Don't minimize the risk
Validate your child's concerns and fears but remember their brain is still developing and they are looking for reassurance and stability. Help them create a safety plan for any number of situations that feels accessible, age-appropriate and that the child would realistically feel comfortable doing.
"Educate your child like you would educate them for a natural disaster," said Christina Thomas, an inpatient adolescent therapist at Texas Health Springwood Behavioral Health Hurst-Euless-Bedford. "We talk to our children about what to do if there is a fire or a tornado. The goal is not to instill fear; the goal is to instill awareness."
- Limit and monitor exposure to social media
Consider parental controls that can help limit what younger children are exposed to on social media or through other platforms.
- Consider seeking professional help
If your child continues to show high levels of anxiety, becomes isolated or has changes in their sleep, appetite, mood and focus, consider seeking professional help. Texas Health offers free behavioral health assessments. To schedule an assessment, visit the Texas Health website or call 682-626-8719.
Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. With a service area that consists of 16 counties and more than 7 million people, the system is committed to providing quality, coordinated care through its Texas Health Physicians Group and 29 hospital locations. The system has more than 4,100 licensed hospital beds, 6,400 physicians with active staff privileges and more than 26,000 employees.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Brands, the leading provider of cloud-based software and payments solutions for associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools, today announced David Wirta as the company's new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 11, 2022.
A seasoned executive across multiple software and technology verticals, Wirta has global experience in the private, public, and private equity sectors, driving aggressive growth strategies to scale businesses both organically and through acquisitions. He previously served in the executive suite at Community Brands in 2019 and 2020, before transitioning to a leadership role at Therapy Brands, another company within the same investment portfolio.
"Dave is a results-driven leader who understands how to build high-performance teams and guide them toward creating the best outcomes for clients," said Ross Croley, chairman of the board for Community Brands. "His sales performance focus and operational expertise will provide the rigor needed to further elevate the company's success and create value for shareholders and customers alike."
With its suite of connected solutions designed especially for mission-driven organizations, Community Brands has helped thousands of associations, schools and nonprofits grow and engage with their constituents, especially during the last two years when the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted events and kept people physically distanced.
Wirta added: "Community Brands has helped so many worthwhile organizations weather the storm of the last few years, and it's gratifying to rejoin this company at such a pivotal time of growth and tech acceleration. I look forward to leading the team in delivering innovative solutions that help these organizations focus on the great work they're doing in our communities."
About Community Brands
Community Brands helps mission-driven organizations thrive. Our software, services, and payment solutions power nonprofits, associations, and K-12 schools to engage the people they serve through programs and events; raise funds to enable their mission; and manage their financials and operations. Our family of brands are bound by a common purpose to serve the organizations that make our communities a better place to live. To learn more, visit CommunityBrands.com.
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kristin.alm@greatersumventures.com
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JERUSALEM, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: DRTS and DRTSW), ("Alpha Tau" or the "Company"), the developer of the innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT™, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conditionally approved the Company's Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to initiate its multi-center pivotal study for the treatment of recurrent cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) using the Alpha DaRT.
The clinical study, entitled "A Prospective Multicenter, Pivotal, Single Arm, Open Label Clinical Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Intratumoral Alpha DaRT for the Treatment of Patients with Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma" has been approved to enroll up to 86 U.S. patients at up to 20 institutions in the U.S., in addition to any sites that may be added outside the U.S., and will focus on patients with recurrent cutaneous SCC who have failed at least first line standard of care therapy and are not indicated for another curative standard of care therapy.
"We are very excited about the upcoming commencement of our U.S. pivotal study, undoubtedly our most significant clinical trial to date," commented Alpha Tau CEO Uzi Sofer. "Our receipt of FDA conditional approval of our IDE submission is a critical milestone on our journey to bringing this exciting new therapy to patients in the U.S. and around the world"
Dr. Robert B. Den, Alpha Tau Chief Medical Officer, added, "We are thrilled to have received FDA conditional approval of our IDE, after tremendous focus on the U.S. over the past year, including successful completion of our pilot study and the upcoming initiation of this pivotal study under the FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation Program. We have seen tremendous engagement and excitement from dozens of leading institutions in the U.S. and around the world, keen to be part of this study, and look forward to working with them on this clinical study."
Yaniv Sagie, Alpha Tau VP Quality and Regulatory Affairs, noted, "This amazing milestone represents the culmination of Alpha Tau's rigorous teamwork and unwavering commitment to quality and regulatory excellence."
About Alpha DaRT™
Alpha DaRT™ (Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy) is designed to enable highly potent and conformal alpha-irradiation of solid tumors by intratumoral insertion of radium-224 impregnated seeds. When the radium decays, its short-lived daughters are released from the seed, and disperse while emitting high-energy alpha particles with the goal of destroying the tumor. Since the alpha-emitting atoms diffuse only a short distance, Alpha DaRT aims to mainly affect the tumor, and to spare the healthy tissue around it.
About Alpha Tau Medical, Ltd.
Founded in 2016, Alpha Tau is an Israeli medical device company that focuses on research, development, and potential commercialization of the Alpha DaRT for the treatment of solid tumors. The technology was initially developed by Prof. Itzhak Kelson and Prof. Yona Keisari from Tel Aviv University.
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This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words including "anticipate," "being," "will," "plan," "may," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking. All forward-looking statements are based upon Alpha Tau's current expectations and various assumptions. Alpha Tau believes there is a reasonable basis for its expectations and beliefs, but they are inherently uncertain. Alpha Tau may not realize its expectations, and its beliefs may not prove correct. Actual results could differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, without limitation: (i) Alpha Tau's ability to receive regulatory approval for its Alpha DaRT technology or any future products or product candidates; (ii) Alpha Tau's limited operating history; (iii) Alpha Tau's incurrence of significant losses to date; (iv) Alpha Tau's need for additional funding and ability to raise capital when needed; (v) Alpha Tau's limited experience in medical device discovery and development; (vi) Alpha Tau's dependence on the success and commercialization of the Alpha DaRT technology; (vii) the failure of preliminary data from Alpha Tau's clinical studies to predict final study results; (viii) failure of Alpha Tau's early clinical studies or preclinical studies to predict future clinical studies; (ix) Alpha Tau's ability to enroll patients in its clinical trials; (x) undesirable side effects caused by Alpha Tau's Alpha DaRT technology or any future products or product candidates; (xi) Alpha Tau's exposure to patent infringement lawsuits; (xii) Alpha Tau's ability to comply with the extensive regulations applicable to it; (xiii) the ability to meet Nasdaq's listing standards; (xiv) costs related to being a public company; (xv) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xix) impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic; and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Alpha Tau's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 28, 2022, and other filings that Alpha Tau may make with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While Alpha Tau may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, except as required by law, it disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause its views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Alpha Tau's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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SAN DIEGO, SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmagene Biopharmaceutical ("Inmagene") and HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) announce today that the first participant, based in the United States, was dosed in a global Phase I trial of IMG-004, a non-covalent, reversible, third-generation Bruton Tyrosine Kinase ("BTK") inhibitor. Inmagene is developing the drug candidate to potentially treat immunological diseases.
The Phase I study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, single and multiple dose escalation study in healthy subjects. The study aims to explore IMG-004's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in healthy subjects. Additional details can be found at clinicaltrials.gov, using identifier NCT05349097.
"IMG-004 is the second novel drug candidate under the collaboration with HUTCHMED which Inmagene has successfully advanced into clinical studies this year," said Dr Jonathan Wang, Inmagene's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Inmagene also expects to submit another IND application for a third novel drug candidate in 2022. Such results have demonstrated the Inmagene team's innovative and execution capabilities."
Dr Jean-Louis Saillot, Chief Development Officer of Inmagene, said, "IMG-004 was designed specifically for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and in preclinical models, it has shown improved activity, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic profile. We welcome the start of the IMG-004 clinical program with the hope of developing an innovative, safe and effective treatment option for patients with immunological diseases."
IMG-004 is a non-covalent, reversible small molecule inhibitor targeting BTK. Designed specifically for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases that usually require long-term treatment, IMG-004 is potent, highly selective and brain permeable. It was originally discovered by HUTCHMED, with Inmagene assuming development responsibility at the candidate stage. Inmagene has an exclusive option to in-license IMG-004's global rights for the treatment of immunological diseases.
BTK is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase in the Tec family of protein tyrosine kinases. It is involved in innate and adaptive immune responses related to certain immune-mediated diseases. Given the central role of BTK in immunity pathways, BTK inhibitors may offer a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Inmagene is a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics for immunology-related diseases. The company is building a robust pipeline of nearly twenty drug development programs.
Inmagene's most advanced drug candidate is IMG-020 (izokibep), which has successfully met the endpoints in global phase II studies for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis ("PsA"). It has received the IND approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for phase III studies in plaque psoriasis. Inmagene is working with its partners to conduct global phase II studies for multiple autoimmune diseases, including PsA, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and uveitis. In addition, IMG-004 and IMG-007, both of which with options on global rights, are in global phase I studies.
Believing in "Borderless Innovation", the Inmagene team strives to integrate efficient resources worldwide to develop novel therapeutics for global patients. Based on its proprietary QuadraTek™ drug discovery platform, Inmagene is operating 12 "Smart Innovation" programs to create and develop drug candidates with global rights. Inmagene also in-licenses drug candidates and, together with its partners, carries out global development activities, including global multi-center clinical trials. Inmagene has formed strategic partnerships with multiple partners, such as HUTCHMED and Affibody AB, to develop highly innovative drug candidates. For more information, please visit: www.inmagenebio.com
HUTCHMED (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM; HKEX: 13) is an innovative, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company. It is committed to the discovery and global development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. It has more than 4,900 personnel across all its companies, at the center of which is a team of about 1,800 in oncology/immunology. Since inception it has advanced 13 cancer drug candidates from in-house discovery into clinical studies around the world, with its first three oncology drugs now approved and marketed in China. For more information, please visit: www.hutch-med.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect Inmagene's and/or HUTCHMED's current expectations regarding future events, including expectations regarding the therapeutic potential of IMG-004 for the treatment of patients with immunological diseases, the further clinical development of IMG-004, expectations as to whether clinical studies of IMG-004 would meet their primary or secondary endpoints, and expectations as to the timing of the completion and the release of results from such studies. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, assumptions regarding enrollment rates and the timing and availability of subjects meeting a study's inclusion and exclusion criteria; changes to clinical protocols or regulatory requirements; unexpected adverse events or safety issues; the ability of IMG-004 to meet the primary or secondary endpoint of a study, to obtain regulatory approval in different jurisdictions and to gain commercial acceptance after obtaining regulatory approval; the potential market of IMG-004 for a targeted indication; the sufficiency of funding; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general economic, regulatory and political conditions. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of various risks applicable to HUTCHMED, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Neither Inmagene nor HUTCHMED undertakes to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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72-year-old John Force wins NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — John Force won the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway for his 155th Funny Car victory. The 72-year-old Force beat Robert Hight, Ron Capps and Mike McIntire Jr. in the final with a 3.914-second run at 328.66 mph in a Chevrolet Camaro SS. Force qualified No. 1 with a track-record run and set the track speed record at 335.07 mph in the first round of eliminations. Mike Salinas won in Top Fuel and Steve Johnson in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Salinas raced to his second victory of the season and fifth overall, running a 3.708 at 330.47 in the final. Johnson won the first second straight event, taking the final with a 6.740 at 200.65 on as Suzuki. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/01/72-year-old-john-force-wins-nhra-four-wide-nationals/ | 2022-05-02T02:22:06Z |
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday announced thousands of dollars in tips recovered for workers at a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, after they had been forced to participate in an illegal tip pool.
The management at 167 Raw on King Street “required tipped employees to share tips illegally,” splitting the funds between “management and other typically non-tipped employees,” according to the Department of Labor (DOL). The restaurant also “failed to pay tipped employees the difference between their direct wages and the federal minimum wage” and paid less than the federal requirement for overtime rates.
The investigation found 92 workers were shortchanged a total of $624,017 as a result of the illegal financial structure.
Jamie Benefiel, a district director of the DOL’s wage and hour division, explained that such violations “are common in the restaurant industry, and they can quickly add up to costly consequences.”
Benefiel went on to say “restaurant industry employers must know and comply with federal requirements to claim the tip credit,” and that “retaining and recruiting workers is more difficult when employers fail to respect workers’ rights and pay them their full wages.”
In response, 167 Raw issued a statement claiming that the operators established the tipping policy to ensure compensation for “team members who are integral to a positive dining experience,” and even sought advice from legal counsel, who informed them the practice would be “legal and appropriate.”
“Months later, however, the Department of Labor concluded that these procedures were in direct violation of certain federal guidelines,” the restaurant said in a statement. ” The Department began a full investigation and determined that while we had not intentionally violated any regulation, we had instead relied upon incorrect legal advice.”
The restaurant is fully cooperating with the Department of Labor, according to the statement.
Workers who believe they may be owed back wages are encouraged to visit the DOL’s official site for more information, and resources to help claim them. | https://cw33.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/restaurant-owes-624k-in-back-wages-after-requiring-workers-to-participate-in-illegal-tip-pool/ | 2022-05-14T14:24:03Z |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marengo Therapeutics, Inc., a company pioneering novel therapeutics that directly target the Vβ chain of the T cell receptor (TCR) to activate the right T cell subsets to fight cancer, today announced the appointment of Svetlana Makhni as Chief Financial Officer, further bolstering Marengo's C-suite leadership credentials.
"Svetlana brings strong leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and deep financial acumen to our management team," said Zhen Su, M.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Marengo. "Svetlana will play an important role in our journey to advance our first-in-class STAR therapeutic platform into the clinic and bring innovative treatments to cancer patients in need."
Ms. Makhni is a seasoned biotech professional with over 15 years of experience in finance, business development and operations. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer at Escient Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotech company, and before that, she was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations at Bierman ABA, a leading national, multi-site provider of behavioral health services. Prior to joining Bierman, she worked for nearly a decade in healthcare investment banking at several top financial institutions including BMO Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs, Westbrook Partners and the Blackstone Group. Ms. Makhni earned her B.S. in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School and her MBA from Harvard Business School.
"Marengo's mission to promote lifelong protection against cancer is truly inspirational and aligns with my passion to bring life-changing therapies to patients with high unmet needs," said Ms. Makhni. "I am eager to work with this dedicated team of experts and visionaries to progress the company's lead candidate to the clinic and improve the lives of patients."
Building on the recent senior appointments of Ke Liu, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Development Officer and Bruce Chabner, M.D., as Senior Strategic Advisor, Ms. Makhni rounds out Marengo's seasoned executive leadership team, comprised of Zhen Su, M.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer; Andrew Bayliffe, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer; and Raj Chopra, FRCP, FRCPath, FRSB, Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer.
About Marengo Therapeutics
Marengo Therapeutics, Inc, an ATP company, is pioneering first-in-class therapeutics that activate the right immune response to promote lifelong protection against cancer. With a passionate team of dedicated scientists experienced in immunology and oncology, Marengo's proprietary Selective T Cell Activation Repertoire (STAR) platform leverages an extensive biological understanding of T cell function and receptor signaling to create a world in which everyone's immune system can defeat cancer. To learn more, visit www.marengotx.com.
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Two-car injury accident reported in Hoyt
Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency responders were dispatched to a two-car injury accident on U.S. Hwy 75 in Hoyt on Monday afternoon.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, an injury accident on 110th Rd. was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. Officials say a northbound Buick Enclave collided with a westbound Subaru Outback. The two occupants of the Buick and the driver of the Subaru were all transported to area hospitals by Jackson County EMS.
In addition to the Sheriff’s Office, KHP, Hoyt, Mayetta, and PBPN Fire Departments all responded to the scene with Jackson County EMS.
At the time of the incident, all individuals appeared to have non-life threatening injuries.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caprice Capital Partners promotes Max Perdue to Partner and Investment Committee member and Joe Li to Director.
"Max brings twenty years of sourcing and transaction experience in the lower middle market to the partnership. He has both investment and origination expertise up and down the balance sheet, which creates a competitive advantage for our business development strategy and funnel execution, particularly at our scale and given our flexible capital mandate. His addition to the leadership team and investment committee brings an important perspective and will enable us to continue to drive value for the team as well as our customers and investors," said Rich Thomson, Managing Partner of Caprice Capital Partners.
Max oversees Caprice's business development strategy and execution as well as marketing initiatives. He's primarily responsible for creating long-term value by originating and qualifying relevant and actionable deal flow through nationwide relationship development and execution.
"Joe has been an integral member of the team since joining the firm in early 2021, spearheading multiple transactions during his tenure. His experience as an equity and credit investor in the lower middle market for the last ten years has been extremely beneficial for Caprice and our customers," commented Rich Thomson, Managing Partner of Caprice Capital Partners.
Joe is a member of the investment team at Caprice and leads execution efforts across the transaction lifecycle, including origination, due diligence, transaction closing, portfolio monitoring, and exit planning. Joe currently serves on the boards of multiple Caprice portfolio companies.
About Caprice Capital Partners: Caprice Capital Partners, LLC is a Los Angeles-based, relationship-driven private investment firm focused on providing tailored debt and non-control equity solutions to entrepreneurial, founder, and family-run companies in the lower middle market.
Caprice partners with founder-owners as well as independent sponsors and search funds to support buyout, growth, and recapitalization initiatives and typically is the sole lender providing a capital solution between $5.0 million - $100.0 million to companies with at least $2.0 million of EBITDA.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI), a leading real estate investment trust focused on creating thoughtful, community-centric properties, today announced the opening of its shareholder Q&A platform for its upcoming second quarter earnings call on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 11:00 am EDT.
PREIT believes in the value of transparency with stakeholders. In order to expand engagement with shareholders, PREIT has partnered with Say Technologies, LLC a Robinhood Markets company, that has built an innovative communication platform to make it easier for investors to exercise their ownership rights.
Beginning today at 11 am EDT, retail and institutional shareholders will be able to submit and upvote questions to management. To submit questions ahead of the earnings call, qualified investors can submit questions by visiting this link. The Q&A platform will remain open until August 8 at 8 pm EDT.
The live webcast of the Q2 2022 earnings call will be available on PREIT's Investor Relations website at https://investors.preit.com/investors. Following the call, a replay of the call, as well as a transcript, will be available on the same website.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "may" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans, strategies, anticipated events, trends and other matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future events and conditions and are based on currently available financial, economic and competitive data and our current business plans. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may affect our operations, markets, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Risk Factors section of our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements as it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the effectiveness of our financial restructuring and any additional strategies that we may employ to address our liquidity and capital resources in the future; our ability to achieve forecasted revenue and pro forma leverage ratio and generate free cash flow to further reduce indebtedness; the COVID-19 global pandemic and the public health and governmental response, which have created periods of significant economic disruption and also have and may continue to exacerbate many of the risks listed herein; changes in the retail and real estate industries, including bankruptcies, consolidation and store closings, particularly among anchor tenants; changes in economic conditions, including unemployment rates and its effects on consumer confidence and spending, supply chain challenges, the current inflationary environment, and the corresponding effects on tenant business performance, prospects, solvency and leasing decisions; our inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise; our ability to maintain and increase property occupancy, sales and rental rates; increases in operating costs that cannot be passed on to tenants, which may be exacerbated in the current inflationary environment; the effects of online shopping and other uses of technology on our retail tenants; risks related to our development and redevelopment activities, including delays, cost overruns and our inability to reach projected occupancy or rental rates; social unrest and acts of vandalism or violence at malls, including our properties, or at other similar spaces, and the potential effect on traffic and sales; our ability to sell properties that we seek to dispose of, which may be delayed by, among other things, the failure to obtain zoning, occupancy and other governmental approvals and permits or, to the extent required, approvals of other third parties; potential losses on impairment of certain long-lived assets, such as real estate, including losses that we might be required to record in connection with any disposition of assets; our substantial debt and our ability to remain in compliance with our financial covenants under our debt facilities; our ability to raise capital, including through sales of properties or interests in properties, subject to the terms of our credit agreements; and potential dilution from any capital raising transactions or other equity issuances.
Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Players Coalition, the nonprofit co-founded by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins, with athletes across 12 professional leagues, announced a partnership with Junior Achievement USA® (JA), a national nonprofit that equips young people and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their own economic success. The partnership aims to engage Players Coalition members in educational initiatives with JA students that will focus on promoting economic empowerment through financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.
"Junior Achievement is on the frontlines of the educational advancement of young people. With the support of Players Coalition, we can continue to raise awareness around these efforts and further close the gap in racial and economic disparities," said Players Coalition advocate and former Major League Soccer player Justin Morrow.
"The new partnership between Players Coalition and Junior Achievement will help students across the country to take greater ownership of their lives," said Junior Achievement Chief Marketing Officer Ed Grocholski. "By teaching and implementing critical life skills, we can ensure that each student has the opportunity to flourish in their communities."
In the past year, Players Coalition and JA have teamed together to inspire change in various markets where there is overlapping interest between the organizations. Players Coalition advocates Justin Morrow (MLS) and Anthony Walker (NFL) supported the Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland "Stock Market Challenge" that encouraged students to learn the fundamentals of stocks; Romar Dennis (PLL) recorded and shared two videos on the topics of credit and debt which were used as educational tools for students of Junior Achievement of Southern California; and Torry Holt (NFL) supported Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina by promoting the launch of the "Essential Employability Skills" virtual workshop series.
More recently in the state of Texas, JA participated in two separate social justice workshops hosted by Players Coalition in partnership with the Hope Initiative for student-athletes from Huston-Tillotson University and Texas A&M University- Texarkana. The town halls centered around financial inclusion and how the student-athletes can impact their local communities through volunteering and mentorship programming with respective JA chapters.
The new partnership will further evolve the collective goal of making an impact on social justice and racial equality within the country. Players Coalition and JA continue to support the economic advancement of students nationwide.
About Players Coalition
Players Coalition is an independent 501(c)(3) (charity) and 501(c)(4) (advocacy) organization, working with professional athletes, coaches and owners across leagues to improve social justice and racial equality in our country. Founded in 2017 by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins, Players Coalition continues to grow exponentially with representation from more than 1,500 athlete advocates across 12 professional leagues.
About Junior Achievement USA® (JA)
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 103 markets across the United States, as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Rogers will speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York City.
A live audio webcast will be available the day of the event at ir.truist.com under Events & Presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for 30 days.
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $545 billion as of June 30, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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80-year-old man dies after falling into pool
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 10:01 AM EDT|Updated: 13 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office confirms that an 80-year-old male drowned in a pool at his residence on Saturday.
The incident happened at a home on Peregrine Point Drive. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, it appears the man fell into pool. He was later discovered by his wife.
At this time, it is unknown if he had a medical issue that may have caused him to fall into the pool.
The Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Federal agents arrested a Las Vegas man on Wednesday on charges related to a scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 10,000 people out of a combined $45 million, according to federal prosecutors.
Neil Chandran, 50, “[defrauded] investors by falsely promising extremely high returns” as part of several technology companies under the umbrella name ViRSE, prosecutors said.
“The indictment alleges that Chandran caused other individuals to make various materially false and misleading representations to investors,” prosecutors said.
In a press release, Department of Justice officials allege that investors were led to believe that Chandran’s companies were soon to be purchased by a wealthy group of investors. According to the indictment, no such group was prepared to buy the companies, and “a substantial portion of the funds were misappropriated for other business ventures and the personal benefit of Chandran and others.”
Chandran faces charges of wire fraud and engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property.
If convicted, he faces decades in prison. Because the case is federal, a booking photo of Chandran was not provided.
Prosecutors added Chandran’s assets include 39 Teslas, which are subject to federal forfeiture.
“The indictment also alleges that 100 different assets — bank accounts, real estate, and luxury vehicles, including 39 Tesla vehicles — are subject to forfeiture as proceeds of the fraud. U.S. Marshals and the FBI are seizing most of the assets pending resolution of the criminal case,” states the press release from the Department of Justice.
Potential victims of Chandran can contact authorities at justice.gov/criminal-vns/united-states-v-chandran. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/las-vegas-man-with-39-teslas-accused-of-defrauding-more-than-10k-victims/ | 2022-06-30T00:56:39Z |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a leading provider of AI & analytics to global Fortune 500 companies, and Analytics Vidhya (www.analyticsvidhya.com), India's largest analytics & data science community, set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title of 'Most Viewers of an Artificial Intelligence programming lesson live stream on a bespoke platform' at 1729.
1729 is an AI (eye) opening virtual event focusing on the learning & growth of early-stage AI career aspirants. The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title was achieved by 1842 participants who learned how to build an Artificial Intelligence model with Kaggle grandmasters.
Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice-Chairman of Fractal, said, "1729 was conceptualized to honor Srinivasa Ramanujan and recognize the potential of mathematics, engineering, and AI in India. 1729 focuses on early-stage AI aspirants to inspire them on what 'You & AI' can do together, and how they can imagine, innovate, and create an impact for business, society, and themselves."
Kunal Jain, Founder & CEO of Analytics Vidhya, said, "1729 was envisaged as a category-defining AI event. It is very heartening to see the exhilarating response we got from our community. The learner's desire to learn in 1729 stands out. Thousands of people learned about the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the best leaders & experts in the field. I think breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title will inspire all the learners to dream bigger and create a larger impact for the future."
Fractal & Analytics Vidhya curated sessions with 40 global AI leaders focusing on the learning and growth of the early-stage AI aspirants. 1729 attracted over 15,000 registrations. During the three days, 11 keynote & power talks and 23 deep-dive and workshops were delivered by prominent leaders like D. Sculley - CEO of Kaggle; Aamod Sathe - Director & Analytics Lead - Home and Work, Meta US; Rajat Monga - CEO, Inference.io, ex-Head TensorFlow & ex-Google US; Rohini Srivathsa - National Technology Officer, Microsoft India; Eric Weber - Senior Director, Stitch Fix & ex- Data Scientist LinkedIn; Dr. Sarabjot Singh - Co-Founder & Chief Data Scientist, Tatras Data and many more.
The event saw a high engagement with more than 10,000 messages and dialogues exchanged. The learners gave a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 87 when asked how likely they are to recommend 1729 to their friends and peers indicating how valuable they found all three days.
The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title facilitation ceremony can be viewed here.
About Fractal
Fractal is one of the most prominent players in the Artificial Intelligence space. Fractal's mission is to power every human decision in the enterprise and brings AI, engineering, and design to help the world's most admired Fortune 500® companies.
Fractal has more than 4000 employees across 16 global locations, including the United States, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, and Australia. Fractal has consistently been rated as India's best companies to work for, by The Great Place to Work® Institute, featured as a leader in Customer Analytics Service Providers Wave™ 2021, Computer Vision Consultancies Wave™ 2020 & Specialized Insights Service Providers Wave™ 2020 by Forrester Research, a leader in Analytics & AI Services Specialists Peak Matrix 2021 by Everest Group and recognized as an "Honorable Vendor" in 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for data & analytics by Gartner. For more information, visit fractal.ai
Fractal's venture includes Qure.ai, Crux Intelligence, Theremin.ai, Eugenie.ai, Samya.ai, Senseforth.ai, and Analytics Vidhya.
About Analytics Vidhya
Analytics Vidhya (www.analyticsvidhya.com) is India's largest and one of the world's leading Data Science & Analytics community & knowledge portal. With more than 4 million monthly visits to its portals and over 1.3 million registered users, Analytics Vidhya is on a mission to create Next-Gen Data Tech Professionals for the future.
Analytics Vidhya caters to the career and knowledge needs of analytics professionals, students and enthusiasts who want to start or transition their careers into analytics by providing them with the latest content and training programs in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering and Cloud Computing, community interactions as well as job opportunities with top companies.
For Enterprise customers, Analytics Vidhya offers innovative hiring & training solutions to meet the ever-growing talent demands of its B2B clients along with providing their teams with cutting-edge hands-on training programs in Machine Learning, Analytics and Data Science.
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Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Evers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a contest that could reshape elections in the marquee battleground.
Michels defeated former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who was endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence and had backing from establishment Republicans, including ex-Gov. Scott Walker.
In her concession speech, Kleefisch said, “The fight now is truly against Tony Evers and the liberals who want to take away our way of life.”
Both Michels and Kleefisch falsely claimed the 2020 presidential election was rigged, a lie Trump has pushed in an effort to overturn his loss to Joe Biden. Michels said decertifying the results of the 2020 contest was not a priority but said “everything will be on the table.” He supports other changes to voting and elections, including dismantling the bipartisan commission that runs Wisconsin elections.
The governor’s race was the latest proxy war between Trump and Pence, one-time partners who have backed opposing candidates in other swing states as they try to push the GOP in different directions.
The primary comes a day after FBI agents searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
In the Democratic Senate primary, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the nomination to face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, one of Trump’s most vocal supporters, after Barnes’ top rivals dropped out of the race late last month. The matchup is among the last to be set before the November general election, when control of the currently 50-50 split Senate is up for grabs, and Democrats see Wisconsin as one of their best opportunities to flip a seat.
Wisconsin’s most powerful Republican, state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, also faced a Trump-backed challenger. Trump endorsed Adam Steen after Vos rejected the former president’s pressure to decertify the 2020 results.
Tuesday’s outcomes have far-reaching consequences beyond Wisconsin, a state that is almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats and where 2022 will be seen as a bellwether for the 2024 presidential race. The person elected governor this fall will be in office for the presidential election and will be able to sign or veto changes to election laws passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. The next governor and U.S. senator also may sway decisions on issues from abortion to education and taxes.
“We’re a 50-50 state and so every race in Wisconsin, just by definition, is going to be decided by a few percentage points one way or another,” said former Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat. “And those few percentage points in Wisconsin may well determine what the course of the nation is in the coming years.”
Elsewhere Tuesday, a Trump-backed candidate won the GOP primary for Senate in Connecticut, a state that’s long been home to the Republican establishment. Republican National Committee member Leora Levy, whom Trump endorsed last week, will face two-term Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal after she defeated former state House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, who had support from the state party. Voters in Vermont — the only state to never have a woman in its congressional delegation — chose a woman, Becca Balint, as the Democratic nominee for the state’s lone House seat. She is favored in the race to replace Rep. Peter Welch, who won the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat long held by Patrick Leahy, who is retiring. And Minnesota Republicans chose Dr. Scott Jensen, a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic endorsed by the state GOP, to face Gov. Tim Walz.
But the most-watched races were in Wisconsin, where Trump has kept up his pressure campaign to cancel President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. Biden won by nearly 21,000 votes, four years after Trump also narrowly won the state by roughly the same margin. The 2020 outcome has been upheld in two partial recounts, a nonpartisan audit, a review by a conservative law firm and multiple lawsuits.
Evers has made voting and elections a focus of his own campaign, telling voters he’s the only candidate who will defend democracy and “we are that close to not having our vote count in the state of Wisconsin.”
Both Michels and Kleefisch said overturning the 2020 election results was not a priority. But they said they would dismantle the bipartisan commission that runs Wisconsin elections and would support prohibitions on voters having someone else turn in their absentee ballots, as well as ballot drop boxes located anywhere other than staffed clerk offices.
Michels is co-owner of Wisconsin’s largest construction company and has touted his work to build his family’s business. He lost the 2004 Senate race to Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, and has been a major donor to GOP politicians.
At a rally on Friday, Trump praised Michels as an “incredible success story.” He criticized Kleefisch as part of the “failed establishment” and also took aim at Vos. He told supporters that Michels was the better choice to defeat Evers.
Michels pledged that “we are going to have election integrity here in Wisconsin.” He also said he will bring “law and order” back to Wisconsin, criticized Evers’ handling of schools and blamed Biden for rising prices.
GOP state Rep. Tim Ramthun also made a long-shot bid for governor.
Barnes, in his victory speech in Milwaukee, emphasized his middle-class background and upbringing while casting Johnson as “self-serving” and “an out-of-touch politician” who cares only about special interests and wealthy donors.
“It is time for a change, everybody,” said Barnes, who would be Wisconsin’s first Black senator if elected. “It’s time for us to be represented by somebody who shares our experiences.”
Johnson called Barnes the “most radical left candidate” Democrats could have chosen.
“This is a contest between radical left socialism versus freedom and prosperity,” he said.
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Burnett reported from Chicago. Reporter Gretchen Ehlke contributed from Thiensville, Wis.
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WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination on Thursday, securing her place as the court’s first Black female justice.
Brown Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with nine years of experience on the federal bench, was confirmed 53-47, mostly along party lines.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney voted to confirm Brown Jackson.
In her confirmation, Brown Jackson made history by becoming the third Black justice and only the sixth woman in the court’s more than 200-year history.
Brown Jackson will take her seat when Justice Stephen Breyer retires this summer.
Brown Jackson joined President Joe Biden and other White House senior staff in the Roosevelt Room to watch the results of the Senate vote.
“This is a wonderful day, a joyous day, an inspiring day — for the Senate, for the Supreme Court and for the United States of America,” exulted Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Supporters cite her deep experience in her nine years on the federal bench and the chance for her to become the first former public defender on the court.
President Joe Biden has sought bipartisan backing for his pick, making repeated calls to senators and inviting Republicans to the White House.
While the vote was far from the overwhelming bipartisan confirmations for Breyer and other justices in decades past, it was still be a significant bipartisan accomplishment for Biden in the narrow 50-50 Senate after GOP senators aggressively worked to paint Brown Jackson as too liberal and soft on crime.
“Judge Jackson will bring extraordinary qualifications, deep experience and intellect, and a rigorous judicial record to the Supreme Court,” Biden tweeted Monday. “She deserves to be confirmed as the next justice.”
Brown Jackson faced a bruising 30 hours of hearings in which Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee aggressively interrogated her sentencing record.
Republicans spent the hearings defending her record on the federal bench, including the sentences she handed down in child pornography cases, which they argued were too light. Brown Jackson pushed back on the GOP narrative, declaring that “nothing could be further from the truth” and explaining her reasoning in detail. Democrats said she was in line with other judges in her decisions.
Brown Jackson would be the current court’s second Black justice — Justice Clarence Thomas, a conservative, is the other — and just the third in history. Jackson would replace the retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Biden nominated Brown Jackson in February.
The 51-year-old federal appeals court judge would join two other women, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, on the liberal side of the current 6-3 conservative court. With Justice Amy Coney Barrett sitting at the other end of the bench, four of the nine justices would be women for the first time in history.
Before the Senate Judiciary Committee last month, Brown Jackson said her life was shaped by her parents’ experiences with racial segregation and civil rights laws that were enacted a decade before she was born.
With her parents and family sitting behind her, she told the panel that her “path was clearer” than theirs as a Black American. Brown Jackson attended Harvard University, served as a public defender, worked at a private law firm and was appointed as a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission in addition to her nine years on the federal bench.
“I have been a judge for nearly a decade now, and I take that responsibility and my duty to be independent very seriously,” Brown Jackson said. “I decide cases from a neutral posture. I evaluate the facts, and I interpret and apply the law to the facts of the case before me, without fear or favor, consistent with my judicial oath.”
Once sworn in, Brown Jackson would be the second-youngest member of the court after Barrett, 50. She would join a court on which no one is yet 75, the first time that has happened in nearly 30 years.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Unity Software, Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-03962, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Unity securities between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Unity securities during the Class Period, you have until September 6, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Unity creates and operates an interactive real-time 3D content platform. The Company's platform provides software solutions to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. One of the tools on the Company's product platform is the Audience Pinpointer, a user acquisition service which uses real-time user valuation at the time of an ad request.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 10, 2022, after the market closed, Unity announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The Company also reduced its fiscal 2022 guidance, citing "challenges with monetization products." Specifically, Unity stated that "a fault in [Unity's] platform . . . resulted in reduced accuracy for [its] Audience Pinpointer tool, a revenue expensive issue given that [the] Pinpointer tool experienced significant growth post the IDFA changes."
On this news, Unity's stock price fell $17.83 per share, or approximately 37%, to close at $30.30 per share on May 11, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Native Security Solution Designed to Improve Data Security Posture and Reduce Risk Now Available
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BigID, the leading data intelligence platform that enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, security, and governance, today announced the availability of SmallID: the first pay-as-you-go cloud data security platform.
Now more than ever, the world runs on data - and it's difficult to have a clear understanding of all data assets across the company. On top of that, evolving data protection and privacy regulations means that accumulating data without proactively protecting introduces more risk than ever.
SmallID brings cloud-native data privacy and protection to organizations of all sizes, making it easy to find and mitigate risk across their entire cloud environment. Customers can easily reduce their attack surface, identify high-risk data, and automatically discover dark data across the cloud - without impacting business.
Customers can now use the first on-demand cloud data security platform to manage their cloud risk posture, by benefitting from years of ML innovation from BigID, packaged up in a lightweight, on-demand platform in SmallID.
With SmallID, customers can:
- Automatically discover and classify their data by sensitivity, type, regulation, policy, and more
- Drastically reduce their attack surface
- Identify shadow data and dark data
- Improve security posture across the cloud
- Simplify regulatory compliance with a data-first approach
"Cloud-native organizations leave themselves vulnerable to bad actors and a host of other complex issues when they don't have insight into what kind of data they are collecting," said Tyler Young, Chief Information Security Officer at BigID. "SmallID is a huge step forward for organizations of all sizes to have on-demand cloud protection that reduces the attack surfaces through allowing teams to identify and mitigate risk across their entire cloud environment."
Visit BigID at RSAC 2022 to see SmallID in action, or try it for free today.
- Visit BigID's Data Protection HQ at RSAC2022 - save your spot
- Visit SmallID-sponsored Cloud Data Security Panels June 7 & 8, with CISO led discussions from Amplitude, Blackstone, Clearsky Cybersecurity, Datadog, Highspot, Optiv, Relativity, Servicenow, ServiceTitan, Wiz, and more
- Visit Booth #4529 in the North Expo Hall
BigID's data intelligence platform enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, protection, and perspective. Customers deploy BigID to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their regulated, sensitive, and personal data across their data landscape. BigID has been recognized for its data intelligence innovation as a 2019 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, named to the 2021 Forbes Cloud 100, the 2021 Inc 5000 as the #19th fastest growing company and #1 in Security, a Business Insider 2020 AI Startup to Watch, and an RSA Innovation Sandbox winner. Find out more at https://bigid.com.
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WENZHOU, China, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that ZK International continues its success with procuring projects throughout China. Recently, ZK International has won a $75 million bid in the project known as the "Shenzhen Water Market Project", where companies bided to be the supplier of the stainless-steel pipes and fittings supplier of "High Quality Drinking Water Household Project" (Phase 7 and 8) and "Community Water Supply Network Renovation Project" (phase 7 and 8).
The total investment of these projects is approximately around US$600 million, of which stainless steel pipes and fittings account for 17% of the total investment being made of about US$75 Million dollars. ZK International anticipates it will supply approximately 40% of the projects, giving ZK approximately US$30 million dollars in sales.
Mr. Jiancong Huang, Chairman and CEO of ZK International stated, "Despite many adverse factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic shut-downs in China, soaring nickel price, supply chain challenges, and the fluctuations in the capital markets, our management team and all of our employees at ZKIN remain committed to overcome these challenges. The success of winning these bids and enduring the various stages of the bidding process is a testament to our excellent sales and marketing team who continue to bring profit to ZKIN despite these challenges."
Mr. Jiancong Huang, contines, "ZK International's team will continue to strive to provide customers with competitive, safe and reliable piping system products and related solutions and services in China and internationally. The Company is targeting the global construction water supply markets, gas, home decoration, firefighting, HVAC, siphon drainage and other fields. In the future, ZK International expects to win additional bids on various projects in China. We look forward to sharing these good news in the near future."
About ZK International Group Co., Ltd.
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based engineering company building and investing in innovative technologies for the modern world. With a focus on designing and implementing next-generation solutions through industrial, environmental and software engineering, ZKIN owns 28 patents, 21 trademarks, 2 Technical Achievement Awards, and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards.
ZKIN's core business is to engineer and manufacture patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that effectively deliver high quality, highly sustainable and environmentally sound drinkable water to the Chinese, Asia and European markets. ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001), Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401), and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee. It has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects, which include the Beijing National Airport, the "Water Cube" and "Bird's Nest", which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. ZK International is preparing to capitalize on the $850 Billion commitment made by the Chinese Government to improve the quality of water, which has been stated to be 70% unfit for human contact.
In 2018, ZKIN established its wholly owned xSigma Corporation to develop innovative software solutions that support its core operations while exploring new opportunities in smart contracts, distributed ledgers, supply chain management and blockchain architecture. The xSigma Labs team is made up of world-class developers and engineers formerly of Facebook, Google, Amazon, Ripple and 1inch, most recently launching its first DeFi project in the Fall of 2020.
In March of 2021, ZKIN announced the formation of its new wholly owned subsidiary, xSigma Entertainment Limited. It was established as part of ZK's integrated network of companies focused on developing and investing in innovative software technology platforms. xSigma Entertainment's mandate is to acquire assets in the high-growth US gaming market. xSigma Entertainment aims to increase shareholder value by targeting and investing in early-stage online gambling businesses that are poised for exponential growth and exits.
For more information please visit www.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally, please follow the Company on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Weibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visit www.sec.gov.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of ZK International. Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, as well as other risk factors that are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although ZK International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by ZK International or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. ZK International does not undertake any obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Email: super.di@live.cn
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Salman Rushdie ‘on the road to recovery,’ agent says
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Salman Rushdie is “on the road to recovery,” his agent confirmed Sunday, two days after the author of “The Satanic Verses” suffered serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
The announcement followed news that the lauded writer was removed from a ventilator Saturday and able to talk and joke. Literary agent Andrew Wylie cautioned that although Rushdie’s “condition is headed in the right direction,” his recovery would be a long process. Rushdie, 75, suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye, Wylie had previously said, and was likely to lose the injured eye.
“Though his life changing injuries are severe, his usual feisty & defiant sense of humour remains intact,” Rushdie’s son Zafar Rushdie said in a Sunday statement that stressed the author remained in critical condition. The statement on behalf of the family also expressed gratitude for the “audience members who bravely leapt to his defence,” as well as police, doctors and “the outpouring of love and support from around the world.”
Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, New Jersey, pleaded not guilty Saturday to attempted murder and assault charges in what a prosecutor called “a targeted, unprovoked, preplanned attack” at the Chautauqua Institution, a nonprofit education and retreat center.
The attack was met with global shock and outrage, along with praise for the man who, for more than three decades, has weathered death threats and a $3 million bounty on his head for “The Satanic Verses.” Rushdie even spent nine years in hiding under a British government protection program.
Authors, activists and government officials cited Rushdie’s bravery and longtime championing of free speech in the face of such intimidation. Writer and longtime friend Ian McEwan labeled Rushdie “an inspirational defender of persecuted writers and journalists” and actor-author Kal Penn called him a role model “for an entire generation of artists, especially many of us in the South Asian diaspora.”
“Salman Rushdie — with his insight into humanity, with his unmatched sense for story, with his refusal to be intimidated or silenced — stands for essential, universal ideals,” U.S. President Joe Biden said in a Saturday statement. “Truth. Courage. Resilience. The ability to share ideas without fear.”
Rushdie, who was born in India to a Muslim family and has lived in Britain and the U.S., is known for his surreal and satirical prose, beginning with his Booker Prize-winning 1981 novel “Midnight’s Children,” in which he sharply criticized India’s then-prime minister, Indira Gandhi.
Infused with magical realism, 1988′s “The Satanic Verses” drew ire from some Muslims who regarded elements of the novel as blasphemy.
They believed Rushdie insulted the Prophet Muhammad by naming a character Mahound, a medieval corruption of “Muhammad.” The character was a prophet in a city called Jahilia, which in Arabic refers to the time before the advent of Islam on the Arabian Peninsula. Another sequence has prostitutes that share names with some of Muhammad’s nine wives. The novel also implies that Muhammad, not Allah, may have been the Quran’s real author.
The book had already been banned and burned in India, Pakistan and elsewhere when Iran’s Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa, or edict, calling for Rushdie’s death in 1989. Khomeini died that same year, but the fatwa remains in effect — though Iran, in recent years, hadn’t focused on Rushdie.
Iran’s state-run newspaper, Iran Daily, praised the attack as an “implementation of divine decree” Sunday. Another hardline newspaper, Kayhan, termed it “divine revenge” that would partially calm the anger of Muslims.
Investigators were trying to determine whether the suspect, born nearly a decade after the novel’s publication, acted alone. A prosecutor alluded to the standing fatwa as a potential motive in arguing against bail.
“His resources don’t matter to me. We understand that the agenda that was carried out yesterday is something that was adopted and it’s sanctioned by larger groups and organizations well beyond the jurisdictional borders of Chautauqua County,” District Attorney Jason Schmidt said.
Schmidt said Matar got an advance pass to the event where the author was speaking and arrived a day early bearing a fake ID. The judge ordered Matar held without bail.
Public defender Nathaniel Barone complained that authorities had taken too long to get Matar in front of a judge while leaving him “hooked up to a bench at the state police barracks” and stressed that Matar had the right to presumed innocence.
Barone said after the hearing that Matar has been communicating openly with him and that he would spend the coming weeks trying to learn about his client, including whether he has psychological or addiction issues.
Matar was born in the United States to parents who emigrated from Yaroun in southern Lebanon, village mayor Ali Tehfe told The Associated Press. Flags of the Iran-backed Shia militant group Hezbollah, along with portraits of Hezbollah and Iranian leaders, were visible across Yaroun before journalists visiting Saturday were asked to leave.
Hezbollah spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment.
In Tehran, some Iranians interviewed by the AP praised the attack on an author they believe tarnished the Islamic faith, while others worried it would further isolate their country.
Event moderator Henry Reese, 73, suffered a facial injury and was released from a hospital, police said. He and Rushdie had planned to discuss the United States as a refuge for artists in exile.
A state trooper and a county sheriff’s deputy were assigned to Rushdie’s lecture, and police said the trooper made the arrest. But afterward, some longtime visitors to the bucolic vacation colony questioned why there wasn’t tighter security given the history of threats against Rushdie.
On Friday, an AP reporter witnessed the attacker stab or punch Rushdie about 10 or 15 times.
News about the stabbing has led to renewed interest in “The Satanic Verses,” which topped bestseller lists after the fatwa was issued in 1989. As of Sunday morning, the novel ranked No. 11 on Amazon.com’s list.
One of Rushdie’s ex-wives, the author and television host Padma Lakshmi, tweeted Sunday that she was “relieved” by Rushdie’s prognosis.
“Worried and wordless, can finally exhale,” she wrote. “Now hoping for swift healing.”
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Italie reported from New York. Associated Press journalists Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran; Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut; Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Jill Lawless in London contributed to this report.
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DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region welcomes Dr. Matthew Popa to the orthopedic surgery team. A specialist in hip and knee replacement surgeries, Dr. Popa joins the team at the Clayton and Smithfield offices.
Dr. Matt Popa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained specialist in adult total knee and hip replacement procedures. He approaches joint pain from a patient-centered perspective, creating individualized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs.
"I'm thrilled to join the team at EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region," Dr. Popa says. "With my expertise in total joint replacements and holistic approach, I know the resources and team mentality here will allow me to improve patient care."
Dr. Popa attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, affiliated with the Michigan State University School of Human Medicine. He then completed a fellowship at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, gaining expertise in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement.
""We're excited to bring a very talented and experienced orthopedic surgeon onto our team, especially someone with high-level training in total hip and knee replacement," says Lucas Romine, MD."He brings a unique set of surgical expertise that we know will benefit our patients."
Dr. Popa specializes in hip and knee replacements, but he also treats a wide range of orthopedic and joint conditions and performs several procedures:
- Revision knee replacement
- Revision hip replacement
- Knee scope
- Shoulder scope
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
- Trauma surgery
To learn more about Dr. Matthew Popa and what he offers patients, visit the EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region website.
Since 1952, EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region has been providing comprehensive subspecialty orthopedic care to address a diverse variety of injuries and conditions. Our Triangle area practices consist of 15 locations covering 10 counties, including 13 Urgent Care clinics located in Apex, Brier Creek, Burlington, Chapel Hill, Durham, Dunn, Oxford, Southpoint, Smithfield, Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Wilson.
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Partnership will bolster organization efforts to provide access to resources that support engagement between Utah citizens and their local government.
AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GovOS, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for local governments, today announced a new partnership with the Utah Association of Counties (UAC). The UAC is a statewide nonprofit membership organization comprised of all 29 counties in Utah. The organization provides a range of services to help its members improve government operations and enrich the quality of services that Utah counties provide to citizens.
"The Utah Association of Counties is dedicated to providing its members with answers to the most challenging questions being asked of local governments today," said Bryan Rodgers, Corporate Relations Program Director, Utah Association of Counties. "Short-term rentals sit at the confluence of affordable housing, taxation, and community preservation, and therefore require nuanced solutions that can adapt and accommodate this emerging market. GovOS is at the forefront of STR thought leadership and brings a valuable point-of-view on best practices moving forward."
Through this partnership, UAC members have access to exclusive pricing for the GovOS Short-Term Rental (STR) solution which includes identification, registration, lodging tax collection and a 24/7 dedicated STR hotline for residents. In partnering with GovOS, the UAC is adding new services to its growing list of member programs that encourage engagement between citizens and their local government. The UAC has been providing Utah counties with access to resources since 1924.
GovOS has extensive experience working with jurisdictions, providing a comprehensive solution that increases engagement between STR owners and their local government agencies. The GovOS STR solution has been implemented in communities across the United States and throughout the state of Utah. These jurisdictions use the GovOS STR solution to support the long-term goal of identifying and monitoring short-term rental operators to ensure they remain in compliance with local regulations.
"Through this partnership, we can support the UAC's longtime mission of improving the effectiveness of government agencies in Utah," said Anna Vaughn, Senior Vice President of Partnerships for GovOS. "At the same time, we can continue providing local governments with the most effective and innovative software solutions available. By empowering local Utah governments with dynamic technology for STR identification, compliance, business registration and lodging tax collection, we can work together with the UAC to educate, serve and have a positive impact in Utah communities."
GovOS is actively engaged in strategic partnerships that benefit government agencies and their citizens. By building relationships with industry leaders in the STR ecosystem, the company can offer access to additional resources that work in tandem with its STR solution, and are designed exclusively to support city and county efforts to promote healthy communities.
Utah counties can learn more about UAC member programs at uacnet.org/programs
For more information about the GovOS STR solution, visit: govos.com/products/short-term-rental/
GovOS is the leading digital transformation platform for local governments. Headquartered in Austin, TX, GovOS serves government agencies of all sizes across the United States. Through its secure and integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, governments can automate and streamline operations, provide seamless access to resources and information, and deliver cutting-edge digital services to businesses, residents and agencies.
For more information, visit GovOS.com
The Utah Association of Counties (UAC) is a voluntary, statewide organization whose members are the 29 counties of Utah. The counties, through their elected officials, direct UAC activities in providing services to county officials. UAC was formed in 1924 to help counties provide effective county government to the people of Utah. The private, nonprofit organization offers a broad range of management, training, and intergovernmental relations services to counties, including commissioners and other elected officials (affiliates).
To learn more, visit uacnet.org/
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Dogs get tears of joy when reuniting with owners, study says
(CNN) – Man’s best friend may be more like man than we realized.
New research from Japanese scientists suggests a dog’s eyes may well up with tears of happiness when reunited with its owner after an absence.
Dogs, like humans, have ducts that produce tears to keep their eyes clean and healthy. But tears in dogs hadn’t been linked with emotion before this study.
To investigate the link, researchers measured the number of tears among 18 dogs with a standard test.
It involved a paper strip placed inside the eyelids of the dogs for a minute before and after they were reunited with their owners after 5-7 hours of separation.
They did the same test when dogs were reintroduced to people they knew, but the number of tears only increased during reunions with their owners.
The study was published Monday in the journal, “Current Biology.”
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Commentary: Memorable quotes from the past week
"Though my heart is broken, I will continue to sing because that's what we do."
Country music star Wynonna Judd, following the death of her mother and singing partner, Naomi Judd.
"There is a philosophy that time is on our side and I would always correct them. No, time is not on our side. Time does not wait on anyone, and so you have to utilize, what I called, redeeming the time. Every moment that you get, you have to use it wisely."
The Rev. Anthony Robinson Sr. of Massillon, explaining how he encourages his sons to take advantage of the present. His son Dominique recently was drafted by the Chicago Bears.
"It was the most memorable year of my life. I remember everything, and I've remembered it for 50 years."
Gerald Fox of Jackson Township, whose memoir about serving in Vietnam recently was made into a documentary which premiered last week at Stark State College, where it was produced.
"A party that lost the popular vote in seven out of the last eight presidential elections, and that couldn't even beat Joe Biden, is desperately in need of a course correction. ... Trump said we would be winning so much we would get tired of winning. Well, I'm tired of our party losing.”
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, speaking last week at the Reagan Presidential Library
"There's no judgement. This teaches people that it's OK to ask for help."
Maxine Butler, a retired teacher in Ravenna and founder of Lasagna Love, a meal giveaway.
"How many of the women rallying against overturning Roe are over-educated, under-loved millennials who sadly return from protests to a lonely microwave dinner with their cats, and no Bumble matches?"
Tweet by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida
"It's been quite an education for me. ... What I always thought was funny as a little kid isn't necessarily the same as what's funny now. Things change and the times change so it's important for me to figure it out."
Comedian-actor Bill Murray, after his behavior on a film set led to a complaint.
"When I met with Justice Kavanaugh before his confirmation hearings, he looked me in the eye and said that he considered Roe v. Wade the law of the land. Nothing in his confirmation hearings suggested that he would ever be less than trustworthy with a woman."
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, reacting to the possibility that Roe v. Wade will be overturned with the support of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
"It really was the emojis of the Victorian era. The world is colorful because of plants and that part of nature puts a smile on our faces."
Julie Hutsell, who took part in a "florigraphy" program and fashion show at the Massillon Women's Club which demonstrated how Victorians used flowers to convey secret messages.
"We pushed each other to be great."
Jasper Robinson of Canton, after his brother Dominque recently was drafted by the Chicago Bears.
"Was that Will Smith?"
Comedian Chris Rock, after fellow comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl.
"I listened and told him 'I don’t understand anything about this. Brother, we are not clerics of state, we cannot use the language of politics but that of Jesus.' The Patriarch cannot transform himself into Putin’s altar boy."
Pope Francis, recalling his conversation with Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox church, who has expressed support for Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Charita M. Goshay is a Canton Repository staff writer and a member of the editorial board. Reach her at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/05/09/memorable-quotes-past-week-wynonna-judd-larry-hogan-matt-gaetz-bill-murray-susan-collins-chris-rock/9621295002/ | 2022-05-09T09:12:20Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Mavericks played against Golden State Warriors in Game 1 in California yesterday and faced a tragic loss of 112-87.
Through the Warrior’s strong defense of Luka Doncic, placing Andrew Wiggins as his primary defender, the Warriors were able to slow Doncic. Doncic ended the game with 20 points making it the third-lowest scoring playoff game for the Mavs point guard.
The California vs. Texas rivalry didn’t stop there though. DFW Airport took this opportunity to ask the age-old question, which is better, In-N-Out or Whataburger.
Airport officials tweeted, “Tonight, the @dallasmavs & @warriors tip off the #WesternConferenceFinals! But we’re interested in more than just Texas vs. California basketball supremacy — whose fast food champion is superior? Whataburger or In-N-Out?”
Unlike Game 1, there is no clear winner in this matchup, but we’re curious anyway. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dfw-airport-asks-which-is-better-in-n-out-or-whataburger/ | 2022-05-19T20:17:23Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Everyone loves to eat, there’s no doubt about that. In the state of Texas, food is ingrained in every culture present in the Lone Star State. Now, you can try some of the top spots around the state thanks to a new list released from Yelp.
Yelp has released its 2022 Top 100 Texas Restaurants list, “We’ve compiled the Top 100 Restaurants across the Lone Star State—from Houston to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and even the Texas Panhandle—so you can easily find the best food and drinks to satisfy any craving.”
You can be from Texas or visiting and you’re sure to get the full dining experience from any one of these restaurants. Everywhere from North, South, East, West, and Central Texas; everything from Tex-Mex, BBQ, sushi, steaks and more.
Yelp wants you to chime in as well! “Did your favorite restaurant make it into the top 100? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok with #YelpOnward. Remember, we only know how good a spot is if you take the time to review it. So share your thoughts on Yelp, and maybe your favorites will be on next year’s Top 100 list!”
Without further a do, here’s the Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas:
- Paper Route Bakery– Austin
- Comfort Cafe – San Antonio– San Antonio
- Manolis Ice Cream, Pastries, & Cakes– Austin
- Pontotoc Vineyard– Fredericksburg
- Robin’s Snowflake Donuts & Cafe– Spring
- Kat’s Barbecue– Santa Fe
- Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy – San Antonio
- Arctic Ape Wild Desserts– San Antonio
- Cool Cow Creamery– Kemah
- Sushi Spot– Plano
- Tony’s Italian Delicatessen– Montgomery
- Botolino Gelato Artigianale– Dallas
- Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe– Grapevine
- The Gypsy Poet– Houston
- La Ola Pop Shop– Kyle
- Athena’s Greek Kitchen– Houston
- The Cuppo Coffee & Tea– Jersey Village
- Del Campo Empanadas– Fort Worth
- Crepes 4 U– Plano
- T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs– Austin
- Spice Station– Kingsville
- A Cake Addict– Houston
- Hugs Cafe– McKinney
- The B’s Kitchen– Cedar Park
- SP Brazilian Steakhouse– Lakeway
- Treats of Mexico– Houston
- That’s My Dog– Katy
- Nelson’s BBQ– San Antonio
- Freshest Ice Creams– San Antonio
- Jim’s Smokehouse– Austin
- Zoa Moroccan Kitchen– Houston
- It’s a Punjabi Affair– Amarillo
- Vic & Al’s– Austin
- Jewboy Burgers– Austin
- 1618 Asian Fusion– Austin
- Granny’s Tacos– Austin
- Vietwich– Stafford
- Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar– Fort Worth
- Scoop and Score– Cedar Park
- Fu Manchung – Spring
- Crumbville– Houston
- Fazenda Gaúcha– Bedford
- Cafe Italia– Grapevine
- The Aussie Grind– Frisco
- Brevity Coffee – San Antonio
- Sullivan Texas BBQ– Lewisville
- El Taquito– El Paso
- Aladdin Cafe– Crowley
- Sikhay Thai Lao Cuisine– Fort Worth
- Kookie Haven– Dallas
- Bowl Mami– Carrollton
- Empa Mundo– Irving
- Texas Coffee Traders– Austin
- San Pedro’s– Dallas
- Mami Coco– Dallas
- Coco Shrimp– Watauga
- Bigdash Ice Cream & Pastries– Richardson
- Cajun Coffee Shack– San Antonio
- DonDonPoke– Plano
- Sushi Dojo– Southlake
- Mr. Pide– Sachse
- Pho Phong Luu– Austin
- Ceviche Ceviche– South Padre Island
- Santorini Cafe– Austin
- The Original Kolache Shoppe – Houston
- Arepitas– Harker Heights
- Ceviche7– Austin
- Doma Seolleongtang– Dallas
- The Magpie– San Antonio
- Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse– Plano
- Green Fork & Straw– Houston
- Lasbela Restaurant & Catering– Sugar Land
- Revival Eastside Eatery– Waco
- Java Owl Coffee House– Nassau Bay
- Bodhi Viet Vegan– Austin
- Jinda Cafe– Clarendon
- Cafe Homestead– Waco
- Don Japanese Kitchen– San Marcos
- LDU Coffee– Dallas
- La Casa Bakery and Cafe– Houston
- Kaiser’s Twisted BBQ– Bee Cave
- Taste Community Restaurant– Fort Worth
- Sky Rocket Burger– Dallas
- Pappa Gyros– Katy
- Fabio’s Artisan Pasta– Houston
- Aloha Chicken & Shrimp– Watauga
- Asiannights Lao-Thai Cuisine & Bar– Haltom City
- Craft Pita– Houston
- Paparazzi Pizza– Carrollton
- Pollos Asados Los Norteños– San Antonio
- Formosa Bubble Teahouse– Cypress
- Shaneboy’s Craft Hawaiian Grindz– Lillian
- Tranky’s Tacos– Garland
- Mama Frances Soul Kitchen– La Marque
- Diced Poke– Houston
- Try Hard Coffee Roasters– Austin
- Twinkle Donuts– The Colony
- Taqueria El Crucero– Waco
- Outlaw Kitchens– San Antonio
- Anaya’s Seafood Scratch Kitchen– Richardson
Here’s how Yelp made its list: To create Yelp’s Top 100 Texas Restaurants 2022 list, we identified businesses in the restaurants and food category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1, 2017 and January 31, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of February 1, 2022. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/yelp-releases-2022-top-100-texas-restaurants-list-several-dfw-spots-make-the-list/ | 2022-05-25T22:22:24Z |
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bees have been dying in record numbers, and scientists are scrambling to find out why. As the human population continues to grow and agricultural areas continue to expand, bees may not be able to survive if something isn't done quickly. While there are many solutions being proposed, one of the simplest ways that people can contribute to saving the bees is by planting trees. Trees provide habitat and food for bees, allowing them to thrive instead of just barely surviving until the next meal source comes along. At Backyard Farming Supply, they believe that this fight to save the bees is one of the most important of our lifetime.
Why Are Bees So Important?
Every third bite of food you eat is thanks to bees, which pollinate 80% of our world's crops. The list of things bees provide for us is long: not only do they fertilize plants and flowers, but they also produce honey, royal jelly, and propolis—all valuable assets in modern medicine. And bees are essential for reproduction: In fact, about one-third of the human diet comes from plants that require bee pollination to survive.
If You Care About Nature, Take Action
To save the bees, it takes action from everyone; big and small. Take action by donating to an organization that works towards saving the bees and other species, such as the Pollinator Partnership or 1% For The Planet. For your part, plant flowers and trees that attract bees.
Act Locally - Go Native
You can use resources like those offered by Backyard Farming Supply to find out which native plants are best suited for attracting pollinators in your area and begin replacing your garden with them. There are several plants that most people wouldn't expect to be beneficial to pollinators—but they are. Lavender and tomatoes come to mind.
Use Natural Nurture
The first step in saving our pollinators is to ensure they have natural habitats to live in. If you're an avid gardener, there are several ways you can encourage bee health by using organic methods: use natural fertilizers, such as compost and mulch; opt for organic sprays and pesticides; make sure plants are placed organically; and even plant bee-friendly plants to ensure bees can access food resources year-round.
Talk to Your Neighbors About Nature
Encourage your neighbors to use their yards to plant trees and encourage flowering plants and fruit-bearing plants. Inform them of the potential danger they may put on the environment by using pesticides in their lawns. Most homeowners use garden products that are not environmentally friendly and hurt the bees, butterflies, and other animals that pollinate flowers. Explain to them how easy it is to help with some simple changes.
If you want to learn more about how to protect, promote and proliferate bee populations where you live, contact the good people at Backyard Farming Supply. They have all the tools you need (including information) to help you succeed.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Problems with the Internal Revenue Service means tax season is getting more and more difficult. Now lawmakers are looking at ways to fix the agency’s issues.
A massive backlog of millions of tax filings is plaguing the IRS. Rep. Gerry Connolly led a hearing on Thursday to discuss the ongoing issues.
“As we head into this year’s tax season, the IRS often finds itself gasping for air,” Connolly, D-Va., said.
Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., says the delay hurts Americans.
“This is not an abstract issue. Families need their tax refunds to pay their rent. Small businesses need their refunds to keep their doors open,” Porter said.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig says the agency is simply understaffed and underfunded.
“Our operation support is down $100 million. That’s real money,” Rettig said.
Republicans and Democrats have very different ideas about how to solve the problems.
Many Democratic lawmakers want to give the IRS more money.
“One no brainer is to support the $80 billion investment in the IRS within President [Joe] Biden’s Made in America tax plan,” Connolly said.
However, Republicans like Rep. Jody Hice of Georgia, are against funneling money into an agency they think lacks oversight.
“Absolutely no. Republicans are not willing to simply give the IRS more money on a long term basis without any accountability,” Hice said.
Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., is advocating for even more drastic measures.
“It’s time we reform the system and eliminate the IRS once and for all,” Clyde said.
Some argue putting more resources into the IRS would mean ultimately earning more in tax revenue.
“Every dollar invested in enforcement would return 5 additional dollars in additional revenue collected,” Porter said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/lawmakers-search-for-fixes-to-massive-irs-backlog/ | 2022-04-22T04:00:20Z |
Microneedling is gaining popularity
At first blush, the idea of sticking several needles in your face may sound like something out of a scary movie. But in reality, microneedling is much less intimidating than it sounds. Consistent users say it is relatively painless, is highly effective and works with your body to keep skin looking fresh and youthful. Whether you opt for a microneedling pen or a dermaroller, you should consider adding this skin care trend to your routine.
What is microneedling?
How it works
Over time, our body produces less collagen, which keeps our skin looking supple and firm. While creams and serums can help with hydration, the real loss happens beneath the surface. Topically applied solutions can’t reach this area. Enter microneedling, the process of creating small channels in the skin. The best way to create these channels is with a device called a microneedling pen or a dermaroller, which has several small spikes. Using these devices is a part of collagen-induction therapy, which creates tiny injuries in the skin that the body has to repair. The result is fresh collagen production, which gives your skin a fresh, renewed look.
Best places for microneedling
Microneedling is effective on various skin concerns all over the body, including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and even stretch marks. It works best on skin that’s free of blemishes. You’ll want to avoid microneedling skin with active breakouts, irritation or cuts.
Preparation and application
Before microneedling, be sure to wash the skin thoroughly to avoid any infection. Although the channels you create on your skin aren’t visible to the naked eye, they can still let in bacteria. It’s best to start with a clean face before any facial treatment. Next, apply a serum, such as hyaluronic acid. Once you create the channel with the microneedling pen, your skin will quickly absorb any products or serums you put on. Hyaluronic acid is a great choice because it mimics the body’s moisture retention compound, helping the skin look hydrated and healthy.
How to get the most benefits from your microneedling session
Don’t overdo it
Although microneedling creates microscopic channels in your skin, they are still tiny injuries. Make sure you keep them as shallow as possible. Most experts recommend no more than 0.5 millimeters when microneedling on the face and even less around sensitive areas, including around the eyes. Although you can microneedle a bit deeper, it’s best to leave the more invasive procedures to skin care professionals with medical-grade machines. You don’t need to go very deep to see the benefits of collagen induction therapy.
Focus on aftercare
The benefits of microneedling reflect in the weeks following your microneedling session. As your body works hard to produce the collagen to repair the tiny channels you made in your skin, you’ll begin to see the results. You’ll likely see redness right after your microneedling session, which should subside within 24 to 48 hours. You may see some skin peeling in the week following your microneedling. Keep applying hyaluronic acid in the first few days after your microneedling session. Then, you can resume your usual skin care routine after the fourth day. Keep your skin clean and hydrated. Since your body is working hard to repair the microscopic injuries, make sure you eat well, drink lots of water and get plenty of rest.
What you need to buy for microneedling
Dr. Pen Ultima M8 Microneedling Pen
This popular, wireless option allows you to change cartridges for microneedling at different depths on different parts of the body. This means you can adjust depending on skin thickness, the issue you’re addressing and any sensitivity.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Dermaroller for Skin, Beard & Hair 0.25mm Microneedle Kit
Dermarollers are a low-cost option for starting with microneedling and are relatively effective as well. This one has titanium needles for finer, more precise channels.
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6 in 1 Dermaroller Kit for Face and Body – 0.25mm and 0.3mm Microneedle
This dermaroller offers interchangeable heads of different widths, including a narrow option for the sensitive skin around the eyes.
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum
This lightweight, water-based serum adds hydration and offers a gliding surface for your microneedling pen or dermaroller to help the process go smoothly.
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Ebanel 5% Lidocaine Topical Numbing Cream
Although most people find shallow microneedling to be comfortable, some users like to apply a numbing cream to sensitive areas of the body. Follow instructions carefully, and do not exceed the dosage on this product. Be sure to wash it off thoroughly before beginning your microneedling session.
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Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer
You’ll want to apply soothing compounds to your skin in the days following your microneedling session. Once initial healing has begun, apply your favorite creams and moisturizers to give your skin the ingredients it needs as it builds collagen. This Drunk Elephant favorite goes on light and absorbs easily for a smooth, healthy glow.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Vitamin C is one of the building blocks the body uses to create collagen. For this reason, this TruSkin Vitamin C Serum is a cult favorite among microneedle users. It is lightweight and absorbs quickly. As with other creams and serums, wait a few days after your session to avoid stinging or irritation from this product.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Dior Capture Youth Glow Booster Age-Delay Illuminating Serum
This splurge offers a rich, hydrating formula that contains antioxidant-rich iris extract to uncover your healthiest, brightest skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
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Seeking proposals through July 18 for projects that expose the harms of industrial animal agriculture and speed the transition to a more humane food system
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has announced $100,000 in grant funding that will be available to U.S. organizations and institutions this year, through the new ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming. Building on over 10 years of grantmaking dedicated to improving the lives of farmed animals, this grant initiative aims to generate new formal or informal research, evidence, reports and narratives that further substantiate the urgent need to move away from conventional, confinement-based animal agriculture. Grants will range generally from $15,000-$25,000 to support projects that bring attention to the need to shift toward more humane, healthy and sustainable on-farm practices in addition to reducing the overall consumption of animal products in favor of more plant-based foods.
At any given moment, there are over 1.6 billion chickens, pigs, cattle and other land animals being raised for food across the U.S., and approximately 10 billion farmed animals are slaughtered each year. These animals are overwhelmingly raised on what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the agriculture industry refer to as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as "factory farms," which may hold tens or even hundreds of thousands of animals in extremely crowded conditions. In addition to being inhumane, factory farming is a major contributor to climate change and harms the health and well-being of workers, farmers and local communities. Despite this, only a network of loose laws and regulations governs these facilities.
"The lack of transparency around industrial animal agriculture's harms has allowed this cruel form of animal production to dominate our food system," said Daisy Freund, vice president of farm animal welfare at the ASPCA. "To activate policymakers, food companies and individuals, we need to shine a light on how destructive the status quo really is and quantify the benefits of more compassionate, sustainable farming practices. The ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming will support the broad community of researchers, advocates and businesses that are proving there is a better way forward for animals, people and the environment."
Eligible projects must support the transition of farmers, consumers, lawmakers, corporations or institutional buyers from conventional animal agriculture to more humane, equitable and sustainable alternatives. Among other themes, the ASPCA is seeking projects that quantify the financial burden that factory farming places on individuals or communities; reveal new benefits of more humane and sustainable food production—e.g., higher-welfare farming methods or plant-based products—to the environment, public health, local economies, and worker or farmer wellbeing; and projects that explore new strategies to assist farmers in transitioning from conventional animal agriculture to higher-welfare and plant-based farming practices.
Since its founding in 1866, the ASPCA has worked to improve the lives of animals raised for food in the United States and now offers a collection of resources available to the public as part of its Shop With Your Heart® program, which launched five years ago to inform consumers, food businesses and lawmakers about more humane solutions. As part of this work, in the last 10 years, the ASPCA has distributed more than $4 million to organizations focused on protecting farmed animals—improving the lives of hundreds of millions of farmed animals through direct care, research, educational campaigns and supporting farmers' adoption of more humane practices or transitions to alternative products.
Applications for the ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming will be accepted from June 1-July 18. For more information about the eligibility requirements or to submit a proposal for consideration, please visit ASPCApro.org/FarmRFP.
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation's leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org, and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Fed raises key interest rate by a half-point
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point Wednesday — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaling further large rate hikes to come.
The increase in the Fed’s key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
The Fed also announced that it will start reducing its huge $9 trillion balance sheet, which consists mainly of Treasury and mortgage bonds. Those holdings more than doubled after the pandemic recession hit as the Fed bought trillions in bonds to try to hold down long-term borrowing rates. Reducing the Fed’s holdings will have the effect of further raising loan costs throughout the economy.
All told, the Fed’s credit tightening will likely mean higher loan rates for many consumers and businesses over time, including for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans. With prices for food, energy and consumer goods accelerating, the Fed’s goal is to cool spending — and economic growth — by making it more expensive for individuals and businesses to borrow. The central bank hopes that higher borrowing costs will slow spending enough to tame inflation yet not so much as to cause a recession.
It will be a delicate balancing act. The Fed has endured widespread criticism that it was too slow to start tightening credit, and many economists are skeptical that it can avoid causing a recession.
In their statement Wednesday, the central bank’s policymakers said they are “highly attentive to inflation risks.” The statement also noted that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is worsening inflation pressures by raising oil and food prices. It added that “COVID-related lockdowns in China are likely to exacerbate supply chain disruptions,” which could further boost inflation.
Inflation, according to the Fed’s preferred gauge, reached 6.6% last month, the highest point in four decades. Inflation has been accelerated by a combination of robust consumer spending, chronic supply bottlenecks and sharply higher gas and food prices, exacerbated by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Starting June 1, the Fed said it would allow up to $48 billion in bonds to mature without replacing them, a pace that would reach $95 billion by September. At September’s pace, its balance sheet would shrink by about $1 trillion a year.
Chair Jerome Powell has said he wants to quickly raise the Fed’s rate to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains economic growth. Fed officials have suggested that they will reach that point, which the Fed says is about 2.4%, by year’s end.
The Fed’s credit tightening is already having some effect on the economy. Sales of existing homes sank 2.7% from February to March, reflecting a surge in mortgage rates related, in part, to the Fed’s planned rate hikes. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has jumped 2 percentage points just since the start of the year, to 5.1%.
Yet by most measures, the overall economy remains healthy. This is especially true of the U.S. job market: Hiring is strong, layoffs are few, unemployment is near a five-decade low and the number of job openings has reached a record high.
Powell has pointed to the widespread availability of jobs as evidence that the labor market is tight – “to an unhealthy level” that would tend to fuel inflation. The Fed char is betting that higher rates can reduce those openings, which would presumably slow wage increases and ease inflationary pressures, without triggering mass layoffs.
For now, with hiring robust — the economy has added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months — and employers grappling with labor shortages, wages are rising at a roughly 5% annual pace. Those pay raises are driving steady consumer spending despite spiking prices. In March, consumers increased their spending 0.2% even after adjusting for inflation.
Even if the Fed’s benchmark rate were to go as high as 2.5% by year’s end, Powell said last month, the policymakers may still tighten credit further — to a level that would restrain growth — “if that turns out to be appropriate.”
Financial markets are pricing in a rate as high as 3.6% by mid-2023, which would be the highest in 15 years. Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet will add another layer of uncertainty surrounding how much the Fed’s actions may weaken the economy.
Complicating the Fed’s task is a slowdown in global growth. COVID-19 lockdowns in China are threatening to cause a recession in the world’s second-largest economy. And the European Union is facing higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What’s more, other central banks around the world are also raising rates, a trend that could further imperil global growth. On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to raise its key rate for the fourth straight time. The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its rate Tuesday for the first time in 11 years.
And the European Central Bank, which is grappling with slower growth than in the United States or the United Kingdom, may raise rates in July, economists expect.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin founded 23XI Racing with a vision that extended far beyond the race track.
The Hall of Fame basketball player and the three-time Daytona 500 champion looked around the sport a couple of years ago and realized that it needed to get younger and much more inclusive. It needed to expand its talent pool in the race shop along with the fanbase in the stands if it wanted to resume its once-rapid growth.
All of which is a whole lot easier to accomplish after days like Sunday.
With the No. 45 car from their two-car stable decked out in Jordan Brand-themed graphics, Kurt Busch squeezed past Kyle Larson with eight laps to go to win a thriller at Kansas Speedway. Busch give 23XI a second Cup Series triumph after Bubba Wallace won last year at Talladega, when the team was still a single-car endeavor, and it came in a ride with the Jumpman logo on the hood and about as much cross-over appeal as Jordan could hope for.
“Yeah, that’s a lot of the reason we started this race team is Michael felt like NASCAR was a platform that didn’t maybe always understand his brand. He thought this was a good way to branch out the Jordan Brand,” said Hamlin, who finished fourth behind Larson and Kyle Busch in Sunday’s race.
“Obviously, they sat on the sidelines for the first year of this team,” Hamlin said, “and I mentioned that in the media. They said, ‘We just want to see how it goes and see how the NASCAR fans welcome us.’”
It’s been pretty good so far. Hamlin even acknowledged that if the No. 45 car in the Jordan Brand livery isn’t the top-selling diecast collectible when it comes out, “I’ll be scratching my head. I’m pretty certain it will be.”
Busch’s victory at Kansas was timely on two very different fronts.
The first was within the world of NASCAR, where the 23XI teams had been scuffling lately. Busch had two top-five finishes early in the season, and Wallace was second at the season-opening Daytona 500. But neither had finished in the top 15 in the last four races, which meant a rather unexpected trip to victory lane just in time to rep Jordan Brand.
The second was that 23XI’s triumph came just a day after a racially motivated shooting in a Buffalo supermarket, which once more underscored the deep racial divisions that still exist in the country today.
“It’s sad,” Hamlin said Sunday. “You just kind of think of the families and friends. You just pray for them.”
Then, you do what Jordan and Hamlin have done: You try to change things for the better. In their case, building out a diverse and inclusive racing program. Wallace remains the only fulltime Black drivrer at the top level of NASCAR.
“I’m looking at potential hires right now that we’ve got on the board — there’s England, Brazil and Israel, the next three hires,” Hamlin said. “We’re trying to make a very diverse team. Certainly it’s important to give opportunities to those that never thought racing was a job, a place that they could have a job opportunity.
“I think you have seen diversity on pit road; a lot of these college guys are college D-1 athletes,” Hamlin added. “But what about marketing? What about mechanics? I’m on the NASCAR Diversity Council, and we talk all the time about how can we change this sport. It starts from the ground roots.”
It was a vision that Jordan and Hamlin shared with Busch when they purchased StarCom Racing’s charter, expanded their effort to a two-car team and tried to get the former Cup Series champion to drive for them.
“There’s things that an owner has to go through that are really heavy, and Denny has chosen this ownership role, and he has done it with integrity and class and ambition and motivation,” Busch said. “He called me a year and-a-half ago, two years, and said, ‘Hey, I’ve got a plan.’ I was like, ‘If it all works out, I’ll be part of it.’ But wow, just learning some of the things, being close to him as a friend, but also as a racer, and now he is my boss, there’s a lot that goes into ownership.
“This means a lot to me as well,” Busch continued, “because we started this 45 car from scratch, and a lot of the guys, girls, people came from other teams. The spirit was, ‘We’re a bunch of rebels, let’s go do this.’”
Turns out the entire 23XI Racing team are rebels with a cause.
“I’m certainly proud of what we’ve done and how we’ve built this team,” Hamlin said. “It shows that there’s a lot of capable people putting race winning cars on the race track, and you do not have to look a certain way to do it.”
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More than 180,000 meals will be provided from this partnership
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, June 27th, more than 28 palettes of food will leave a Convoy of Hope warehouse in Missouri and begin a journey of hope – a journey more than 5,500 miles long. The food, purchased through a $1 million donation from The Salvation Army, will relieve some of the significant food insecurity that has come about since the start of the Ukrainian crisis in February.
The Salvation Army's long-standing presence in Ukraine began in 1993, meaning The Salvation Army was already part of the Ukrainian and neighboring communities in which they serve before the crisis began. Because of this, they were on the ground and able to respond immediately.
Convoy of Hope's International Disaster Services team also immediately deployed to Poland in February and began working with Polish, Ukrainian, and Romanian partners to set up a supply chain network to send relief supplies into Ukraine. That network, partnered with The Salvation Army's community investment, was a perfect match.
Where it has been safe to serve, The Salvation Army has pivoted programs to provide food, water, clothes, blankets, and emotional and spiritual care to those being displaced from their homes and who seek refuge - providing more than 25,000 refugees with food and shelter.
"The Salvation Army has continued to house, feed, and provide hygiene supplies and other basic life necessities, as well as medical assistance and spiritual guidance to many of the millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine," said Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander for The Salvation Army.
Sometimes this assistance has come in the form of a hot meal, clothing, bedding, a toothbrush and toothpaste – and sometimes that assistance has come in the form of access to Wi-Fi or a phone, or especially a shoulder to lean on.
Additionally, Convoy of Hope has worked with local organizations in Poland to provide hot meals for refugees coming across the border, as Poland has received the largest number of Ukrainian refugees. A warehouse was acquired in Lublin, Poland, with product being sourced locally, donated across Europe, and shipped from the United States via donated air freight and containers.
"The Salvation Army has such an incredible history of meeting the needs of people," said Convoy of Hope President Hal Donaldson. "This generous donation will continue to do that, affecting the lives of Ukrainians in a powerful way and helping Convoy of Hope continue its long-term response to this conflict."
Perhaps the biggest area of need continues to be food insecurity across the region as more than 10 million people have been displaced since this crisis began.
"This partnership between The Salvation Army World Service Office and Convoy of Hope means that more than $800,000 in food is making its way to the region quickly and efficiently to help those most impacted by this crisis," Commissioner Hodder added. "More than 180,000 people will be provided with meals and The Salvation Army is beyond grateful to Convoy of Hope for joining with us in this service."
About The Salvation Army USA
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 25 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is Doing The Most Good at 7,200 centers of operation around the country. In 2021, The Salvation Army was ranked No. 2 on the list of "America's Favorite Charities" by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.
About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator every year since 2002. Convoy of Hope has served more than 193 million people since it was founded in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.
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CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supply chain shortages have been frustrating to caregivers in search of infant formulas to feed their children. With some relief in sight as retailers slowly restock their shelves with domestic and imported formulas, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages consumers to select the formulas that best meet the nutritional needs of their infants and children.
"Registered dietitian nutritionists can provide guidance to families as the selection of infant formulas might differ from what was available prior to the shortage," said registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Reed, a national spokesperson for the Academy based in Cincinnati, Ohio. "This shortage is not only impacting infants; there are many children, teens and adults who require special feedings and rely on therapeutic formulas to meet all of their nutritional needs."
The U.S. government has been working closely with formula manufacturers to increase production domestically and increase access from abroad. Federal agencies have been working together to import infant formulas that are not currently being produced for the U.S. market as a temporary measure to help alleviate the formula shortage. Only infant formulas that meet specific criteria and safety standards are being brought into the U.S. during the shortage, according to the White House. As of July 10, the federal government has transported more than 44 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula to the U.S.
While imported infant formulas may provide necessary relief, caregivers should be aware of differences between these and domestic formula brands.
Reed recommends the following:
- If your infant or child refuses to drink a new formula after several tries, contact your physician or RDN for additional guidance.
- Follow the manufacturer's label when preparing infant formula and do not add more water to "stretch" the amount of formula per serving.
- Do not purchase infant formula or breast milk from unknown sources or online because they are not safe and may contain harmful ingredients.
- Purchasing pasteurized donor human breastmilk from milk banks is an appropriate alternative for some infants, when available.
- Be aware of and follow expiration dates. Once expired, you can't guarantee the formula's quality or safety.
- Homemade infant formulas are not recommended and can lead to both short- and long-term health issues for infants and children.
- If possible, breastfeeding is a great option to meet your child's nutrition needs. Consult an RDN for more information on the benefits of breastfeeding.
- Monitor the amount of formula you have available. If you are having difficulty obtaining the appropriate formula for your child, contact your physician, RDN or another health care provider before supply is depleted; they can help you find a suitable formula for your child.
For more information, visit the Academy's Infant Formula Safety Resources webpage or the Health and Human Services website at hhs.gov/formula. To find an RDN in your area, visit the Academy's Find a Nutrition Expert.
Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.
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Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who is paralyzed from the waist down after getting shot at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade, is again in critical condition and facing an "urgent, complex, and lengthy" surgery, a family spokesperson said July 12.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who is paralyzed from the waist down after getting shot at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade, is again in critical condition and facing an "urgent, complex, and lengthy" surgery, a family spokesperson said July 12.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who is paralyzed from the waist down after getting shot at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade, is again in critical condition and facing an "urgent, complex, and lengthy" surgery, a family spokesperson said July 12.
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Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who is paralyzed from the waist down after getting shot at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade, is again in critical condition and facing an "urgent, complex, and lengthy" surgery, a family spokesperson said July 12.
Cooper, who was attending the parade with his family, suffered several significant injuries in the shooting, including a severed spinal cord, spokesperson Anthony Loizzi previously said.
In what had been a positive development, the child was upgraded to serious condition last week and asked to see his twin brother, Luke, and his dog while he was briefly conscious. Cooper was sedated again because of the pain, the spokesperson said.
But a new infection has caused the child's fever to spike and elevated his heart rate, Loizzi said in a Tuesday statement.
One of the child's lungs is partially collapsed and he is again in critical condition, Loizzi said.
"Yesterday's esophagram procedure revealed that the tear in Cooper's esophagus has reopened. As a result, he is facing an urgent, complex, and lengthy surgery today to again attempt to repair his torn esophagus," Loizzi said.
"This is his seventh surgery and is of particularly high risk given his age and current condition," the spokesperson added.
Luke also suffered injuries from shrapnel, and was treated and released, Loizzi previously said.
Their mother, Keely Roberts, "was shot in the leg and foot area" and underwent several surgeries but was discharged because she wanted to be by Cooper's side, Loizzi said.
Keely Roberts is the superintendent of Zion Elementary School District 6, a school district in northeastern Illinois. In an update on Sunday, district officials said Cooper was in a great deal of pain "physically and emotionally -- especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down."
Citing a statement from doctors, the update said that the child's esophagus was wounded in the shooting but that doctors were able to close a hole in the organ.
"The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the many, many people -- emergency medics, police, fire department, nurses, and doctors at both hospitals -- who did extraordinary things to save Cooper's life. It was a true miracle," the district's update said.
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A collection of chic, surf lodge-inspired cottages near Kennebunk Beach
KENNEBUNK, Maine, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 17, 2022, The Wanderer will open its 17 cottages to guests seeking a stylish, coastal oasis while visiting the Kennebunks. From the team behind Batson River Brewing & Distilling, The Wanderer is a chic, design-forward property created for the modern, on-the-go traveler. Located near Kennebunk's beaches and featuring amenities like complimentary breakfast treat bags, a beautiful lounge pool, and cruiser bikes, The Wanderer provides a cottage getaway that's equal parts creative energy and luxurious relaxation.
"We created The Wanderer for people who want it all – a luxurious retreat with the amenities of a resort that's close to everything," remarked Tim Harrington, co-owner of The Wanderer and Batson River Brewing & Distilling. "We want our guests to get out and explore all the amazing things to do that are either a short drive or bike ride away."
The Wanderer is a relaxing haven for guests seeking the natural beauty of coastal Maine – nearby beaches for swimming, surfing and kayaking & ample trails for biking & hiking. Three of the best beaches in Maine are located in Kennebunk – Parsons Beach, Kennebunk Beach, and Gooch's Beach, which is a top surfing destination.
Designed by Mark Cotto, creative director at Atlantic Hospitality, The Wanderer pays homage to the former property, reimagining the cottages to channel a laid-back surf lodge meets nostalgic New England aesthetic. Design elements highlight traditional New England features like exposed wood walls, shiplap, brass lighting and vaulted ceilings alongside natural materials like bamboo, sisal and rattan. A collective mix of decor includes vintage elements like bamboo tortoise nightstands and locally-sourced coastal pieces, many of which are from Kennebunkport's Hurlbutt Designs. In a nod to its surf lodge inspiration, custom rope-wrapped surfboards by Kennebunkport's Gold Standard Woodworking are signature pieces inside the cottages.
The Wanderer offers two styles of cottages – studios and one bedrooms - some of which are dog-friendly. Both styles feature queen beds with custom upholstered headboards, elegant bathrooms, wet bars for preparing coffee or cocktails and outdoor living spaces.
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The Wanderer is owned and operated by Lord & Harrington, LLC, the company that also founded Batson River Brewing & Distilling. The property is managed by Atlantic Hospitality, which also oversees Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport, The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford, Salt Cottages in Bar Harbor and The Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A protester has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of San Francisco claiming that a paramedic, under the direction of a police sergeant, injected her against her will with a sedative while she was handcuffed after being removed from a Golden State Warriors championship game for demonstrating in favor of abortion rights.
Kareim McKnight and a friend, Amanda Piasecki, were at Game 5 of the Warriors series against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on June 13 when they walked onto the main floor and displayed a banner that read “Overturn Roe? Hell No!” A draft of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade was leaked in May.
Video shared by McKnight’s attorney, John Burris, who filed the lawsuit this week, showed security guards dragging McKnight and Piasecki by their feet out of the venue.
McKnight said that once they were outside, a San Francisco Police sergeant threatened to have her sedated.
She said San Francisco Fire Department employees then strapped her to a gurney and wheeled her toward an emergency vehicle.
“While I was on the ground, handcuffed in front of the emergency vehicle, one of the firefighters came with a needle towards me and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and I flinched and I said, ‘No!’ what if I’m allergic, you can’t just inject me,’” she said.
McKnight said the paramedic didn’t ask her any medical questions and wouldn’t tell her what she was injected with. She said she felt dizzy and began slurring her words.
“Giving an injection to a protester against her will is shocking and illegal,” Burris said, adding that officials violated McKnight’s Fourth Amendment right to control her own body.
She was taken for observation to a Kaiser Permanente hospital, which gave her a document showing she was given 5 milligrams of a drug called Versed, a sedative often prescribed to reduce anxiety. McKnight shared a photo of the document with The Associated Press that also described her as being in “a distressed emotional state after an altercation with SFPD.”
McKnight said she was not in emotional distress.
San Francisco’s policy on dealing with adults “with severe agitation posing a danger to self or others” allows for the use of the drug midazolam, a short-acting sedative sold under the brand name Versed, according to the county’s emergency medical services protocols.
The San Francisco Fire Department wouldn’t say when the county approved the sedative to be used on people being detained or how many times the sedative has been used on detainees. Both the San Francisco Police and Fire Department referred all questions to the city attorney.
Jen Kwart, a spokeswoman for City Attorney David Chiu, said the office couldn’t comment on the lawsuit because it had not yet been served.
The use of sedatives by authorities first got national attention in 2020 when protesters seeking police reform highlighted the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was stopped by police in suburban Denver in August 2019. Paramedics were called and injected McClain with the powerful sedative ketamine, but they incorrectly estimated his weight, giving him more than 1.5 times the dose he should have received.
McClain, 23, suffered cardiac arrest, was later declared brain dead, and taken off life support.
A 2020 analysis by The Associated Press of policies on the use of ketamine and cases when the drug was used during police encounters uncovered a lack of police training, conflicting medical standards, and nonexistent protocols that have resulted in hospitalizations and deaths. The review found there are no federal standards for law enforcement or emergency medical personnel on the drug’s use. State policies and reporting requirements vary, so it’s not clear how regularly it’s used during police encounters and why.
Burris said that in his more than four decades as an attorney, he has never heard of authorities sedating a fully restrained protester.
“The worst part of giving her the injection was that she was strapped to a gurney, handcuffed, and therefore was not a danger to herself or anyone else,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/protester-san-francisco-paramedic-sedated-her-involuntarily/ | 2022-08-12T03:25:30Z |
King Charles III signals his reign will offer change of tone
LONDON (AP) — As the United Kingdom mourns a beloved queen, the nation is already wondering how King Charles III will reign and whether his monarchy will depart from the traditions of his mother.
If his first full day on the throne is any indication, Charles seemed ready to chart at least a slightly different course.
When Charles traveled to Buckingham Palace for the first time as the new king Friday, his limousine snaked through a sea of spectators then stopped short of the palace gates before he got out and shook hands with well-wishers. Charles looked more like a U.S. president on the campaign trail than the latest steward of a 1,000-year-old hereditary monarchy.
It’s not that Queen Elizabeth II didn’t meet her subjects. She did, often. But this felt different — a bit less formal, a bit more relaxed. Charles spent almost 10 minutes greeting people pressed up against the crowd-control barriers, smiling, waving, accepting condolences and the occasional bouquet of flowers as the audience broke out in a chorus of “God Save the King.”
After inspecting the tributes to his mother lined up outside the palace, he waved once more and walked through the gates with Camilla, the Queen Consort.
“It was impressive, touching, a good move to come out to the crowds,” said Ammar Al-Baldawi, 64, a retiree from Hertfordshire who was among the throngs outside the palace. “I think that’s where the royal family needs to communicate with the people now.”
There are more difficult issues ahead, most pressingly how the 73-year-old king will carry out his role as head of state.
The laws and traditions that govern Britain’s constitutional monarchy dictate that the sovereign must stay out of partisan politics, but Charles has spent much of his adult life speaking out on issues that are important to him, particularly the environment and development.
His words have caused friction with politicians and business leaders who accused the then-Prince of Wales of meddling in issues on which he should have remained silent.
The question is whether Charles will follow his mother’s example and muffle his personal opinions now that he is king, or use his new platform to reach a broader audience.
In his first speech as monarch, Charles sought to put his critics at ease.
“My life will of course change as I take up my new responsibilities,’’ he said. “It will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I care so deeply. But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others.”
Ed Owens, a historian and author of “The Family Firm: Monarchy, Mass Media and the British Public, 1932-53,” said it’s unlikely Charles will suddenly stop talking about climate change and the environment — issues where there is a broad consensus about the urgent need for action. That may push the boundaries of what a constitutional monarchy looks like, he said.
Such “vigorous promotion” of the consensus “is something we’re going to see that is going to be different compared to his mother’s reign,” Owens said before Charles became king.
John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy for climate, said he hopes Charles will continue speaking out about climate change because it is a universal issue that doesn’t involve ideology. Kerry was in Scotland to meet with the Prince of Wales this week, but the session was canceled when the queen died.
“It doesn’t mean he’s involved in the daily broil of politics or speaking for a specific piece of legislation,” Kerry told the BBC. “But I can’t imagine him not … feeling compelled to use the important role of the monarch, with all the knowledge he has about it, to speak out and urge the world to do the things the world needs to do.”
Constitutional lawyers have debated for years whether Charles has pushed the boundaries of conventions designed to keep the monarchy out of the political fray.
His so-called Black Spider Memos — named for his spidery handwriting — to government ministers have been cited as evidence that he wouldn’t be neutral in his dealings with Parliament.
The debate has also spilled over into fiction.
In the 2014 play “King Charles III,” playwright Mike Bartlett imagines the new king, uncertain of his powers and moved by his conscience, causing a constitutional crisis by refusing to sign a new law restricting press freedom.
It is an illustration of the tensions inherent in a system that evolved from an absolute monarchy to one in which the sovereign plays a largely ceremonial role. While Britain’s unwritten constitution requires that legislation must receive royal assent before it becomes law, this is considered a formality that the monarch cannot refuse.
In an interview for a 2018 documentary broadcast on his 70th birthday, Charles said he would behave differently when he became king because the monarch has a different role than the Prince of Wales.
Even so, he questioned the criticism he has received over the years.
“I’ve always been intrigued if it’s meddling to worry about the inner cities, as I did 40 years ago, and what was happening or not happening there, the conditions in which people were living,” he wondered. “If that’s meddling, I’m very proud of it.”
On another issue facing the new king, Charles has said clearly that he intends to reduce the number of working royals and cut expenses as he seeks to ensure the monarchy better represents modern Britain.
Robert Lacey, a royal historian and adviser on the Netflix series “The Crown,” said this initiative underscores the important role of Prince William, who is now heir to the throne.
William has already made the environment one of his primary issues, and he is likely to take an even more prominent role in this area now that his father is king, Lacey told the BBC.
But there is another clue to the new king’s plans for his reign, and that’s his choice of a name.
Before Elizabeth’s time, there was a tradition that British monarch’s would choose a new name when they ascended the throne. Charles’ grandfather, for instance was known as Bertie before he became King George VI. There was some thought Charles would choose to be known as King George VII in honor of his grandfather.
But Charles rejected the idea and kept his own name. That’s a “clear message” that the king will continue to champion the causes he backed as Prince of Wales, Lacey said.
It was his father, Prince Philip, who identified ways in which the neutral monarchy could advocate for youth development and the environment — “really important causes that they could push forward without being accused of partisanship,” he said.
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US says airstrikes in Syria intended to send message to Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military airstrikes in eastern Syria were a message to Iran and Tehran-backed militias that targeted American troops this month and several other times over the past year, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters that the U.S. airstrikes overnight on facilities used by militias backed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard demonstrated that “the United States will not hesitate to defend itself against Iranian and Iran-backed aggression when it occurs.”
He said the U.S. decision to launch the strikes was based on both the nature of the militia attacks on Aug. 15 at the al-Tanf Garrison, where U.S. troops are based in the south, and the fact that, based on recovered drone parts, “we believe we have Iran dead to rights on attribution.”
The opposition war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist collective Deir Ezzor 24 said the airstrikes targeted the Ayash Camp run by the Fatimiyoun group made up of Shiite fighters from Afghanistan. The war monitor reported that at least six Syrian and foreign militants were killed in the airstrikes, while Deir Ezzor 24 reported 10 deaths.
Deir Ez-Zor is a strategic province that borders Iraq and contains oil fields. Iran-backed militia groups and Syrian forces control the area and have often been the target of Israeli war planes in previous strikes.
In Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani issued a statement condemning the American strike “against the people and infrastructure of Syria.” He denied Iran had any link to those targeted.
Iran routinely denies arming militia groups that target U.S. forces in the region, despite weaponry linking back to them.
Kahl said the U.S. strikes underscore that while the U.S. continues to pursue negotiations with Iran to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, those talks are not connected at all to America’s willingness to take against when attacked.
“The threats that they engage in against our people in the region or elsewhere, are not linked to wherever we end up on the nuclear deal,” said Kahl. “It actually has nothing to do with our willingness and resolve to defend ourselves. And I think the strike last night was a pretty clear communication to the Iranians that these things are are all on different tracks.”
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the strikes “took proportionate, deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize the risk of casualties.” It did not identify the targets or offer any casualty figures from the strikes, which the military said came at the orders of President Joe Biden.
“Today’s strikes were necessary to protect and defend U.S. personnel,” Central Command spokesman Col. Joe Buccino said in a statement.
Kahl said the coordinated attack on two U.S. facilities at al-Tanf at the same time this month fueled concerns that “Iran intends to do more of this and we wanted to disabuse them of any sense that that was a good idea.”
He said the U.S. initially identified 11 bunker targets at the site and ended up striking nine because there was evidence there may be people near two of the locations and the goal was not to cause casualties.
The U.S. Treasury said the Fatimiyoun group has fought numerous battles in Syria, and is led by Iran’s elite Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard.
“The Ayash warehouse is a very important one for Iran’s militias,” Deir Ezzor 24 CEO Omar Abu Layla told The Associated Press. “We expect that Iran will respond, either in al-Tanf or possibly in Iraq.”
In the Aug. 15 attack, drones allegedly launched by Iranian-backed militias targeted the al-Tanf Garrison used by American forces. Central Command described the assault as causing “zero casualties and no damage” at the time.
There was no immediate acknowledgment by Syria’s state-run media of the strikes hitting Deir Ez-Zor.
U.S. forces entered Syria in 2015, backing allied forces in their fight against the Islamic State group.
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Biden to host 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House.
Biden is getting in the Sept. 26 visit with just about a week before the 2022 regular season wraps up and playoffs begin. The Braves beat the Houston Astros in six games last year. The Braves are in second place in the National League East standings with 91 wins. Post-season begins Oct. 7.
The president, regardless of party, often honors major league and some college sports champions with a White House ceremony, typically nonpartisan affairs in which the commander in chief pays tribute to the champs’ prowess, poses for photos and comes away with a team jersey.
Those visits were highly charged in the previous administration. Many athletes took issue with President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric on policing, immigration and more. Trump, for his part, didn’t take kindly to the criticism from athletes or their on-field expressions of political opinion.
Under Biden, the tradition appears to be back. He’s hosted the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks and Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the White House.
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Davis Wolves
DAVIS, Okla. (KXII) - The Davis Wolves have seemingly turned the corner the past two years, making the playoffs with a 7-3 record each time.
Before that, Davis had missed post-season play for a couple of seasons. Now, they want to turn another corner. The Wolves are aiming to win a playoff game for the first time since 2017, and they believe they have the firepower to do just that.
“Last year we were able to get better each week,” head coach Greg Parker said. “Obviously it didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but we got better each week. We had a lot of younger kids playing that got a lot of experience. A lot of those guys are back and ready to play.”
“We are ready to go out there and play,” quarterback Jake Parker said. “I have been ready for awhile. I’m excited.”
The Wolves head into this season looking to make some noise in Class 2A. It’s a team that is certainly capable of making a run. Davis has been really putting their focus on team, and that means everyone working as one.
“Everyone seems like they are closer together,” offensive lineman Kobe England said. “We have this thing called ‘spotlight’ after practice. That’s where we point out who we think is working the hardest and showing a little extra, above and beyond.”
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Commanders owner Dan Snyder to testify before Congress
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders Dan Snyder is set to testify Thursday morning before a congressional committee investigating the NFL team’s history of workplace misconduct.
A spokesperson for the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says Snyder will give a deposition virtually and in private.
The spokesperson said in a statement on behalf of the committee: “Snyder has committed to providing full and complete testimony, and to answer the Committee’s questions about his knowledge of and contributions to the Commanders’ toxic work environment, as well as his efforts to interfere with the NFL’s internal investigation, without hiding behind non-disclosure or other confidentiality agreements.”
Snyder, who is out of the country, will testify voluntarily after committee members came to an agreement with his legal team on those terms. The committee had previously agreed to have Snyder testify under the terms of a subpoena it had initially issued.
The committee has the discretion to decide what, if any, information it releases from Snyder’s deposition.
Snyder is testifying a month after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appeared before the committee via Zoom to discuss Washington’s workplace culture and the league’s investigation into it. Snyder was invited to testify at the same hearing and, through a lawyer, declined.
The committee launched this investigation last year after the league fined Washington $10 million following its review of workplace misconduct but did not release a written report of attorney Beth Wilkinson’s findings.
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State-of-the-Art 'Hospital within a Hospital' Advances Integration with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceans Healthcare today announced the opening of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi, a state-of-the-art behavioral health "hospital within a hospital" inside CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline. Oceans and CHRISTUS Spohn Health System announced the project last year and have been working closely to provide behavioral health services to South Texas since early 2020.
The 30,000 square-foot 42-bed hospital expands inpatient capacity and allows for the treatment of more clinically acute patients managing depression, anxiety or other behavioral health concerns complicated by a substance use dual diagnosis. The hospital will also provide intensive outpatient mental health services for adults and seniors in the future. Licensed medical and mental health professionals guide each patient and their family through individually designed treatment programs that include diagnosis and symptom education.
As a hospital within a hospital, Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi provides a unique setting with access to advanced medical resources in an environment designed specifically for behavioral health patients and allows for greater continuity of care.
"The new hospital is the next step in our relationship with CHRISTUS Spohn to expand behavioral health services that, for many, are so often out of reach," said Stuart Archer, CEO of Oceans Healthcare. "We value the opportunity to work with highly respected organizations to create positive outcomes for vulnerable members of the community and look forward to continuing to execute our shared vision."
The two organizations began working together at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. At a time when access to what many considered "non-essential care" was being limited, CHRISTUS Spohn and Oceans worked to provide mental health treatment for many patients also battling the virus, ensuring continued access to life-saving care.
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System indicated in its 2020 Community Health Needs Assessment that mental health was considered the number one need, and mortality risk resulting from mental health conditions was a growing concern in the area. Despite this clear gap, Texas ranks last in the nation for access to care, according to the 2022 Mental Health America report.
"The Coastal Bend area has an overwhelming need for mental health services, and we knew we needed a specialized provider to bring the right resources to our own facility," said Osbert Blow, MD, PhD, FACS, CHRISTUS Spohn CEO. "Since 2020, our work with Oceans has ensured we're able to provide a full continuum of care for patients as they seek help. We're proud to support them as they embark on a new chapter to enhance the lives and care of our community."
For more information about Oceans Behavioral Hospital Corpus Christi, visit oceanscorpuschristi.com or call (361) 902-4006.
ABOUT OCEANS HEALTHCARE
Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery. Founded in 2004, Oceans provides inpatient and outpatient treatment with a special focus on the unique physical and emotional needs of older adults. With 33 locations, including 23 inpatient hospital campuses across the Southeast, Oceans treated 24,000 individuals in 2021. The company consistently achieves industry-leading performance metrics on national quality and safety measurements, as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America for four consecutive years. For more information, visit www.oceanshealthcare.com.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is launching two more mini helicopters to Mars in its effort to return Martian rocks and soil samples to Earth.
Under the plan announced Wednesday, NASA’s Perseverance rover will do double duty and transport the cache to the rocket that will launch them off the red planet a decade from now.
Perseverance already has gathered 11 samples with more rock drilling planned. The most recent sample, a sedimentary rock, holds the greatest promise of containing possible evidence of ancient Martian life, said Arizona State University’s Meenakshi Wadhwa, chief scientist for the retrieval effort.
There’s “a diversity of materials already in the bag, so to speak, and really excited about the potential for bringing these back,” she said.
If Perseverance breaks down, the two helicopters being built and launched later this decade would load the samples onto the rocket instead.
The helicopters will be modeled after NASA’s successful Ingenuity, which has made 29 flights since arriving with Perseverance at Mars early last year. The chopper weighs just 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms). The new versions would have wheels and grappling arms.
NASA officials said Perseverance’s impressive performance at Mars prompted them to ditch their plan to launch a separate fetch rover.
Jeff Gramling, director of NASA’s Mars sample return program, said the revised path forward is simpler. Each helicopter will be designed to lift one sample tube at a time, making multiple trips back and forth.
“We have confidence that we can count on Perseverance to bring the samples back and we’ve added the helicopters as a backup means,” Gramling said.
NASA is collaborating with the European Space Agency on the retrieval mission. If all goes as planned, as many as 30 samples would blast off from Mars in 2031 and arrive at Earth in 2033. Lab analysis is needed to see whether any sample holds signs of microbial life that may have existed on Mars billions of years ago when water flowed on the planet.
As for the grounded ExoMars rover, it cannot be refashioned to help retrieve these samples, said David Parker, director of human and robotic exploration for ESA. It was returned to storage after Russia and Europe cut ties with the project because of the war in Ukraine. Russia was supposed to provide the rocket ride.
A decision on when the rover still can launch to Mars later this decade won’t come until late fall, Parker said.
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Hydrating lemon water brand and tennis star team up in New York City pop-up ahead of 2022 US Open
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemon Perfect, the fastest-growing brand in the enhanced water category*, announced today its partnership with 2017 US Open Champion and 7-time WTA singles champion Sloane Stephens. An avid fan of Lemon Perfect from her first sip, Stephens has teamed up with the brand as an investor and ambassador to accelerate Lemon Perfect's rise toward its goal of becoming the number one brand in the multibillion-dollar enhanced water category by market share.
As tennis fans across the globe turn their attention to the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships, Stephens' partnership with Lemon Perfect highlights a perfect match between the star athlete and the delicious and refreshing lemon water. Lemon Perfect will also join Stephens philanthropically by serving as the official hydration partner for her non-profit organization, the Sloane Stephens Foundation, and supporting her Doc & Glo Scholarship, which she established in honor of her grandparents. Founded by Stephens in 2013, the Sloane Stephens Foundation inspires children through tennis and education to change the narrative of poverty, health inequity, and educational underdevelopment.
"I've loved Lemon Perfect since my first sip a few years ago," said Stephens. "It's important to have healthy, delicious, on-the-go beverage choices, and Lemon Perfect checks all those boxes. As an investor, I'm happy to put my support behind a brand that shares my vision for a healthier, more equitable world, and as ambassador, I look forward to introducing more people to my favorite beverage."
New Yorkers and tennis fans arriving for the US Open are invited to join Lemon Perfect for a pop-up experience on Friday, August 26th to introduce Sloane's fans to the hydrating lemon water brand. The activation will be taking place from 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET, with more surprises from Sloane to be announced soon.
"We're honored to have Sloane join our Lemon Perfect team as an investor and spokeswoman for great-tasting healthy hydration," said Lemon Perfect CEO and Founder Yanni Hufnagel. "Sloane's championship-level grit, unbounded positivity, and commitment to providing more opportunities to underserved children through education and sports serve as a great North Star for all of our stakeholders, and we are excited for her lemon-powered run at this year's US Open."
In April, Lemon Perfect announced the closing of a $31 million Series A headlined by internationally celebrated award-winning artist and entrepreneur Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The financing brought Lemon Perfect's total valuation to over $100 million in less than three years from the company's selling its first bottle.
About Lemon Perfect:
Lemon Perfect is a great-tasting and hydrating flavored lemon water with zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Powered by squeezed organic lemons, Lemon Perfect contains electrolytes from potassium and is packed with vitamin C, making healthy hydration more convenient, delicious, and refreshing than ever.
Lemon Perfect is widely considered by industry insiders to be one of the most scalable, exciting, and innovative emerging beverages in the marketplace. The company's mission is to promote healthy hydration and deliver the joy of flavor—anytime, anywhere, and for everyone. Lemon Perfect is available at retailers nationwide, on Amazon, and on lemonperfect.com. The Lemon Perfect company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
*Source: IRi Total MULO YTD Period Ending August 7, 2022
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AP source: Browns plan to hire Eagles’ VP Raiche as an exec
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the team’s plans tells The Associated Press that the Browns intend to hire Eagles executive Catherine Raiche as a high-ranking member of Cleveland’s front office. Raiche previously worked with Browns general manager Andrew Berry in Philadelphia and could be brought in as his assistant GM. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the process is in the early stages. The 33-year-old Raiche is currently the NFL’s highest-ranking female football executive. ESPN Cleveland was first to report the Browns’ interest. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/03/ap-source-browns-plan-to-hire-eagles-vp-raiche-as-an-exec/ | 2022-05-04T03:33:41Z |
NEW YORK, June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS) between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Digital Turbine securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Digital Turbine class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6272 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; 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.
To join the Digital Turbine class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6272 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of CareDx, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CDNA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 22, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/caredx-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29280&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CDNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 22, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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-- Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET –
SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss financial results and business highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 as follows:
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About Evofem Biosciences
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from certain sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia and gonorrhea). The Company's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. Learn more at phexxi.com and evofem.com.
Phexxi® is a registered trademark of Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
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The 2022 Unit 42 Incident Response Report reveals trends, future implications and offers recommendations based on data gathered from a year's worth of investigations
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report from Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, the heavy use of software vulnerabilities matches the opportunistic behavior of threat actors who scour the internet for vulnerabilities and weak points on which to focus. The 2022 Unit 42 Incident Response Report offers a multitude of insights gleaned from Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks extensive incident response (IR) work, leveraging a sampling of over 600 Unit 42 IR cases, to help CISOs and security teams understand the greatest security risks they face, and where to prioritize resources to reduce them.
In the report, Unit 42 identified that finance and real estate were among the industries that received the highest average ransom demands, with an average demand of nearly $8 million and $5.2 million, respectively. Overall, ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) were the top incident types that the Incident Response team responded to over the past 12 months, accounting for approximately 70% of incident response cases.
"Right now, cybercrime is an easy business to get into because of its low cost and often high returns. As such, unskilled, novice threat actors can get started with access to tools like hacking-as-a-service becoming more popular and available on the dark web," said Wendi Whitmore, SVP and head of Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks. "Ransomware attackers are also becoming more organized with their customer service and satisfaction surveys as they engage with cybercriminals and the victimized organizations:
Key trends covered in the report include:
Ransomware
A new ransomware victim is posted on leak sites every four hours. Identifying ransomware activity early is critical for organizations. Typically, ransomware actors are only discovered after files are encrypted, and the victim organization receives a ransom note. Unit 42 has identified that the median dwell time — meaning the time threat actors spend in a targeted environment before being detected — observed for ransomware attacks was 28 days. Ransom demands have been as high as $30 million, and actual payouts have been as high as $8 million, a steady increase compared to the findings of the 2022 Unit 42 Ransomware Report. Increasingly, affected organizations can also expect threat actors to use double extortion, threatening to publicly release sensitive information if a ransom isn't paid.
BEC
Cybercriminals used a variety of techniques in business email compromise wire-fraud schemes. Forms of social engineering, such as phishing, offer an easy and cost-effective way to gain covert access while maintaining a low risk of discovery. According to the report, in many cases cybercriminals are simply asking their unwitting targets to hand over their credentials — and getting them. Once they have access, the median dwell time for BEC attacks was 38 days, and the average amount stolen was $286,000.
Affected Industries
Attackers follow the money when it comes to targeting industries; however, many attackers are opportunistic, simply scanning the internet in search of systems where they can leverage known vulnerabilities. Unit 42 identified the top affected industries in incident response cases as finance, professional and legal services, manufacturing, healthcare, high tech, and wholesale and retail. Organizations within these industries store, transmit and process high volumes of monetizable sensitive information that attracts threat actors.
The report also reveals some statistics from IR cases that cyberattackers don't want you to know:
- The top three initial access vectors used by threat actors were phishing, exploitation of known software vulnerabilities and brute-force credential attacks focused primarily on remote desktop protocol (RDP). Combined, these attack vectors make up 77% of the suspected root causes for intrusions.
- ProxyShell accounted for more than half of all vulnerabilities exploited for initial access at 55%, followed by Log4J (14%), SonicWall (7%), ProxyLogon (5%) and Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus (4%).
- In half of all IR cases, our investigators discovered that organizations lacked multifactor authentication on critical internet-facing systems, such as corporate webmail, virtual private network (VPN) solutions or other remote access solutions.
- In 13% of cases, organizations had no mitigations in place to ensure account lockout for brute-force credential attacks.
- In 28% of cases, having poor patch management procedures contributed to threat actor success.
- In 44% of cases, organizations did not have an endpoint detection and response (EDR) or extended detection and response (XDR) security solution, or it was not fully deployed on the initially impacted systems to detect and respond to malicious activities.
- 75% of insider threat cases involved a former employee
Unit 42 Incident Response Services
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 has an experienced team of security consultants with backgrounds in public and private sectors who have handled some of the largest cyberattacks in history. They manage complex cyber risks and respond to advanced threats, including nation-state attacks, advanced persistent threats, or APTs, and complex ransomware investigations. Unit 42 incident response experts are available 24/7 to help clients understand the nature of the attack and then quickly contain, remediate and eradicate it. They utilize a proven methodology and battle-tested tools developed from real-world experiences investigating thousands of incidents.
Further detail on future predictions, tips to stay safe, additional data points and more can be found in the "2022 Unit 42 Incident Response Report," which can be downloaded on the Palo Alto Networks website. A summary of the report is available on the Unit 42 blog.
About Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 brings together world-renowned threat researchers, elite incident responders and expert security consultants to create an intelligence-driven, response-ready organization that's passionate about helping you proactively manage cyber risk. Together, our team serves as your trusted advisor to help assess and test your security controls against the right threats, transform your security strategy with a threat-informed approach and respond to incidents in record time so that you get back to business faster. Visit paloaltonetworks.com/unit42.
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Palo Alto Networks is the world's cybersecurity leader. We innovate to outpace cyberthreats, so organizations can embrace technology with confidence. We provide next-gen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally, across all sectors. Our best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation. Whether deploying our products to enable the Zero Trust Enterprise, responding to a security incident, or partnering to deliver better security outcomes through a world-class partner ecosystem, we're committed to helping ensure each day is safer than the one before. It's what makes us the cybersecurity partner of choice.
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Sarasota County Government reminds residents of lawn watering rules
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 1:34 PM EDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota County Government wants to remind residents of rules and regulations when it comes to watering your lawns.
Watering of lawns and landscaping in Sarasota County is restricted to certain dates and times, and everyone’s watering days are tied to their property address.
The watering dates are as follows:
Addresses ending in even numbers may water only on Tuesdays.
Addresses ending in odd numbers may water only on Thursdays.
Irrigation is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any day.
To learn more about watering days, click here.
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ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens more civilians were rescued Friday from the tunnels under the besieged steel plant where Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol have been making their last stand to prevent Moscow’s complete takeover of the strategically important port city.
Russian and Ukrainian officials said 50 people were evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant and handed over to representatives of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The Russian military said the group included 11 children.
Russian officials and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said evacuation efforts would continue Saturday. The latest evacuees were in addition to roughly 500 other civilians who got out of the plant and city in recent days.
The fight for the last Ukrainian stronghold in a city reduced to ruins by the Russian onslaughtappeared increasingly desperate amid growing speculation that President Vladimir Putin wants to finish the battle for Mariupol so he can present a triumph to the Russian people in time for Monday’s Victory Day, the biggest patriotic holiday on the Russian calendar.
As the holiday commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany approached, cities across Ukraine prepared for an expected increase in Russian attacks and officials urged residents to heed air raid warnings.
“These symbolic dates are to the Russian aggressor like red to a bull,” said Ukraine’s first deputy interior minister, Yevhen Yenin. “While the entire civilized world remembers the victims of terrible wars on these days, the Russian Federation wants parades and is preparing to dance over bones in Mariupol.”
Roughly 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia’s most recent estimate, are holed up in the vast maze of tunnels and bunkers beneath the Azovstal steelworks, and they have repeatedly refused to surrender. Ukrainian officials said before Friday’s evacuations that a few hundred civilians were also trapped there, and fears for their safety have increased as the battle has grown fiercer in recent days.
Kateryna Prokopenko, whose husband, Denys Prokopenko, commands the Azov Regiment troops inside the plant, issued a desperate plea to also spare the fighters. She said they would be willing to go to a third country to wait out the war but would never surrender to Russia because that would mean “filtration camps, prison, torture and death.”
If nothing is done to save her husband and his men, they will “stand to the end without surrender,” she told The Associated Press on Friday.
U.N. officials have been tight-lipped about the evacuation efforts, but it seemed likely that the latest evacuees would be taken to Zaporizhzhia, a Ukrainian-controlled city about 140 miles (230 kilometers) northwest of Mariupol where others who escaped the port city were brought.
Some of the plant’s previous evacuees spoke to the AP about the horrors of being surrounded by death in the moldy, underground bunker with little food and water, poor medical care and diminishing hope. Some said they felt guilty for leaving others behind.
“People literally rot like our jackets did,” said 31-year-old Serhii Kuzmenko, who fled with his wife, 8-year-old daughter and four others from their bunker, where 30 others were left behind. “They need our help badly. We need to get them out.”
Fighters defending the plant said Friday on Telegram that Russian troops had fired on an evacuation vehicle on the plant’s grounds. They said the car was moving toward civilians when it was hit by shelling, and that one soldier was killed and six were wounded.
Moscow did not immediately acknowledge renewed fighting there Friday.
Russia took control of Mariupol, aside from the steel plant, after bombarding it for two months. Ahead of Victory Day, municipal workers and volunteers cleaned up what remains of the city, which had a prewar population of more than 400,000. Perhaps 100,000 civilians remain with little food, water, electricity or heat. Bulldozers scooped up debris and people swept streets against a backdrop of hollowed-out buildings as workers repaired a model of a warship and Russian flags were hoisted.
The fall of Mariupol would deprive Ukraine of a vital port. It would also allow Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, freeing some of its troops to fight elsewhere in the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that the Kremlin says is now its chief objective. Its capture also holds symbolic value since the city has been the scene of some of the worst suffering of the warand a surprisingly fierce resistance.
Asked whether Russia would soon take full control of Mariupol, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “Mariupol will never fall. I’m not talking about heroism or anything.”
“It is already devastated,” he told a meeting at London’s Chatham House think tank. He also said he remains open to negotiations with Russia, but repeated that Moscow must withdraw its forces.
“We do not see the end of the war yet,” he said, calling on Russia to allow safe passage out of the steel mill to the Ukrainian troops.
While they pounded away at the plant, Russian forces struggled to make significant gains elsewhere, 10 weeks into a devastating war that has killed thousands of people, forced millions to flee the country and flattened large swaths of cities.
Ukrainian officials said the risk of massive shelling increased ahead of Victory Day. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said authorities would reinforce street patrols in the capital. A curfew was going into effect in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, which was the target of two missile attacks Friday.
The Ukrainian military’s general staff said Friday that its forces repelled 11 attacks in the Donbas region and destroyed tanks and armored vehicles, further frustrating Putin’s ambitions after his abortive attempt to seize Kyiv. Russia made no acknowledgement of the losses.
The British Defense Ministry said Russia might be struggling to execute its plan in the Donbas partly because it’s bogged down at the Mariupol plant, where the fighting “has come at personnel, equipment and munitions cost to Russia.”
The Ukrainian army also said it made progress in the northeastern Kharkiv region, recapturing five villages and part of a sixth. Meanwhile, one person was reported dead and three more were injured Friday as a result of Russian shelling in Lyman, a city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region,
In other developments:
— A Ukrainian army brigade said it used an American Switchblade “suicide” drone against Russian forces in what was likely Ukraine’s first recorded use of such weapon in combat.
— The Ukrainian governor of the eastern Luhansk region said residents of the city of Kreminna were being terrorized by Russian troops trying to cross the Seversky Donets River. Serhiy Haidai accused Russian troops of checking phones and “forcibly disappearing Ukrainian patriots.” His statements could not be immediately verified.
— Haidia also said more than 15,000 people remain in Severodonetsk, a city in the Luhansk region that’s seen as a key Russian target. He said he believes most residents wish to remain even though “entire blocks of houses are on fire.”
— The small village of Nekhoteevk, in Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, was being evacuated Friday due to shelling from Ukrainian territory, according to the regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov. His claims couldn’t be immediately verified.
— Russian state agencies reported that two self-proclaimed separatist republics in Ukraine’s industrial east — the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic — appointed extraordinary ambassadors to Moscow. A Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman, Oleg Nykolenko, said the ambassadors were “traitors” and will likely be charged with high treason.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Trisha Thomas in Rome, Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Two cases of monkeypox have been identified in children in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
The two cases are unrelated and probably the result of household transmission, the CDC said.
One case is a toddler who is a resident of California. The other is an infant who is not a US resident. Public health officials are investigating how the children were infected.
Both have symptoms but are in good health and receiving treatment with an antiviral medication named tecovirimat or TPOXX, which the CDC recommends for children under the age of 8 because they are considered to be at higher risk from infection.
Since the monkeypox outbreak began in May, most of the cases have happened among men who have sex with men. However, anyone can catch the virus through close skin-to-skin contact. In the case of children, the agency said this could include "holding, cuddling, feeding, as well as through shared items such as towels, bedding, cups, and utensils."
The CDC says the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine is being made available for children through special expanded use protocols. The agency has also developed new guidance for health care providers about identifying, treating and preventing monkeypox in children and teens.
Dr. Jennifer McQuiston, deputy director of the CDC's Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, said Friday that the cases in children were not surprising and that the US should be ready to respond to more.
"The social networks that we have as humans mean that we have contact with a lot of different people. And while this outbreak is spreading in a particular social network right now, I think we've messaged from the start that there could be cases that occur outside those networks and that we need to be vigilant for it and ready to respond and message about it," she said.
"I know that in Europe and other places where this outbreak is also expanding, they have reported cases in children, in women. And I think the same thing is happening and expected to happen here in the United States," she said.
"There is no evidence to date that we're seeing this virus spread outside of those populations to any degree," McQuiston said.
Vaccine supply improves
The US government has shipped 300,000 monkeypox vaccines to US states and territories as of Friday afternoon.
"That means hundreds of thousands of Americans are going to be getting vaccinated in a matter of days or weeks," Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House Covid-19 response coordinator, said Friday. "Jurisdictions, states territories, cities are getting their vaccines typically about 30 hours after ordering them."
Jha said Friday that New York City had received enough monkeypox vaccine to provide at least one dose to about half its eligible population, while DC had gotten enough to provide one dose to 70% of its eligible population.
The newly released doses increase available supply, but they cover just a small portion of the eligible population. The CDC estimates that more than 1.5 million people are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine.
The prescribing information for the Jynneos vaccine says a full course is two shots given four weeks apart. The CDC and the US Food and Drug Administration have said that people need both doses to fully prevent disease.
But in New York City and some other places seeing a high degree of viral spread, officials have been giving out a first shot to as many people as they can, even before second doses are available.
That strategy makes sense, Jha said Friday.
"The FDA and CDC clearly believe that people need two doses. And the reason that New York and many other places have been able to move forward with a first dose out to everybody, is because we've been able to show them that more doses are coming and that second doses will be able to be given to people," he said. "So given that, we encourage people to go ahead and use up all their doses as first doses."
People are eligible to be vaccinated for monkeypox if they know that they were exposed to the virus or if they suspect that they were exposed because they had multiple sexual partners or were at an event where monkeypox is known to have spread.
"We continue to see the majority of cases in the United States as being reported among individuals who identify as gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men," McQuiston said. More than 99% of the US monkeypox cases for which the CDC has information have involved male-to-male sexual contact.
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- Exhibit booth will highlight solutions that offer new ways to address today's most critical lab challenges and deliver better patient care.
- Roche will debut the Idea Lab series, where industry experts share insights on healthcare topics such as health equity, access, staffing pressures and data optimization.
INDIANAPOLIS and CHICAGO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO,ROG) (OTCQX: RHHBY) will showcase a cutting-edge interactive and solutions-focused exhibit at the 2022 American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, July 24-28 in Chicago.
The Roche exhibit booth (No. 2002) will feature the latest solutions that can connect laboratory systems, analyze data and drive new efficiencies so labs have more time to focus on delivering better patient care. To address current laboratory challenges, Roche will also introduce the Roche Idea Lab, where experts in areas critical to laboratory success will provide key insights. These areas include a lab's success in health equity and testing access, staffing pressures, data optimization, and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative and infectious diseases.
"Laboratorians want to focus on the tasks that matter most, providing life-impacting results. There is a critical need for solutions that ease staffing pressures and improve testing capacity and access," said Matt Sause, president and CEO of Roche Diagnostics North America. "Addressing these challenges together is essential to providing patient care, and we are excited that the Roche booth will showcase innovative and integrated solutions that address these needs."
The Roche exhibit booth will feature demonstrations of 18 innovative systems including:
- cobas® pro and cobas® pure* serum work area solutions
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*Product not available for sale in the U.S. A 510(k) submission is pending with the Food and Drug Administration.
Roche will also present 11 interactive workshops as part of the Idea Lab to share best practices and provide answers on topics that matter most in today's evolving lab environment. For more information about Roche's participation at 2022 AACC and the Idea Lab Program, visit AACC.roche.com. Participation this year is both virtual and in-person.
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Roche is the world's largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. In recent years, the company has invested in genomic profiling and real-world data partnerships and has become an industry-leading partner for medical insights.
Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. More than 30 medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Moreover, for the thirteenth consecutive year, Roche has been recognized as one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceutical industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
The Roche Group, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is active in over 100 countries and in 2020 employed more than 100,000 people worldwide. In 2020, Roche invested CHF 12.2 billion in R&D and posted sales of CHF 58.3 billion. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly-owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan. For more information, please visit www.roche.com.
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Over half report trouble paying for non-health care needs
HAMPTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 30% of insured patients report trouble paying for health needs, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Alabama-Birmingham using data from the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF). According to the study, over half of insured respondents reported trouble paying for non-healthcare needs, a notable uptick from pre-pandemic levels and a somber reminder of how a cancer diagnosis can lead to financial toxicity.
Approximately 31% of respondents reported trouble paying for healthcare during that time period. However, this rate was highest among respondents on employer-sponsored plans, 59% of whom reported trouble paying for healthcare.
"Not only is this a story about the high cost of cancer," said Kathleen Gallagher, PAF vice president of health services, "it's also a story about how certain insurance plan benefit designs purposefully shift costs to patients in a way that may cause them to delay seeking care."
In recent years, private insurance has shifted an increasing percentage of cost-sharing onto patients. In 2020, individual silver plan ACA deductibles averaged $4,450 and 26% of individuals with employer-sponsored insurance had annual deductibles of at least $2,000.
The study also reports that over half of respondents, 57%, reported trouble paying for non-healthcare needs. Challenges paying for non-health care needs include trouble paying for food, housing, transportation and internet. Medicaid beneficiaries were the most likely to report trouble affording non-healthcare expenses.
"We already know that households that spend at least 10% of their income on healthcare costs are more likely to delay treatments," said Rebekah Angove, PhD, PAF executive vice president of research and evaluation. "When we look in particular at patients who are on a fixed income, first with the pandemic and now inflation, their financial hardships are more acute than they would have been five years ago. Providers need to be more aware of the financial difficulties that their insured patients may be experiencing and initiate conversations about how they plan to cover these costs and if they need assistance locating resources."
The study surveyed 1,437 respondents, 97% of whom were insured during the covid pandemic. Most respondents were enrolled in Medicare (48%), 22% in employer-sponsored insurance, 13% in Medicaid, 6% in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan, and 3% were uninsured.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) ("Noble") and The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S (CSE: DRLCO) ("Maersk Drilling", and together with Noble, the "Parties") today provided an update on the ongoing merger control process for the business combination announced on 10 November 2021 (the "Transaction").
At this point in time, the Transaction has been unconditionally approved by the competition authorities in Brazil, Norway, and the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Accordingly, the only outstanding pre-closing merger control clearances are in Angola and the United Kingdom ("UK"). The Parties expect the competition authority in Angola to unconditionally approve the Transaction during April 2022.
The merger control process for obtaining clearance in the UK remains ongoing with constructive discussions continuing between Noble, Maersk Drilling, and the UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") ahead of the CMA expectedly publishing their phase 1 decision on 22 April 2022. While the CMA is yet to take its phase 1 decision, the Parties expect that it will be necessary to divest certain jackup rigs currently located in the North Sea (the "Remedy Rigs") to obtain conditional antitrust clearance in phase 1 from the CMA. The Parties currently expect the Remedy Rigs to comprise the Noble Hans Deul, Noble Sam Hartley, Noble Sam Turner, Noble Houston Colbert, and a CJ-70 design drilling rig which, at this point, the Parties believe is likely to be the Mærsk Innovator, although it is possible the Noble Lloyd Noble could be required to achieve phase 1 clearance. On this basis, the Parties have started to examine different options to divest the Remedy Rigs.
The Parties believe that the financial and strategic rationale underpinning the Transaction remains intact and compelling for all stakeholders irrespective of the divestment of the Remedy Rigs. The Parties' estimated annual run-rate cost synergies goal also remains unchanged. Further, the Parties do not intend to change the exchange ratio agreed between them for purposes of the Transaction.
Though the Parties expect that they will be required to divest the Remedy Rigs in order to gain CMA clearance, the duration and outcome of the CMA review process remains uncertain. If the Parties are able to obtain a conditional phase 1 antitrust clearance from the CMA, they expect closing of the Transaction will occur in mid-2022.
About Noble
Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Currently, Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of 19 offshore drilling units, consisting of 11 drillships and 8 jackups, focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Noble is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability with registered office at P.O. BOX 309, Ugland House, S. Church Street, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.
About Maersk Drilling
With 50 years of experience operating in the most challenging offshore environments, Maersk Drilling (CSE:DRLCO) provides responsible drilling services to energy companies worldwide. Headquartered in Denmark, Maersk Drilling owns and operates a fleet of offshore drilling rigs and specialises in harsh environment and deepwater operations. For more information about Maersk Drilling, visit www.maerskdrilling.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction, including statements regarding the divestment of drilling rigs in connection with the CMA's review of the transaction, the rigs to be included in such divestment, the parties' ability to obtain the necessary merger control clearances to complete the transaction, benefits of the transaction, the anticipated timing of the transaction, the products and services offered by Noble and Maersk Drilling and the markets in which they operate, and Noble's and Maersk Drilling's projected future financial and operating results. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by terminology such as "believe," "may," "will," "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "should," "project," "target," "plan," "expect," or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. The absence of these words, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations, beliefs, estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable as and when made by Noble and its management, and Maersk Drilling and its management, as the case may be. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties.
Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Noble's and Maersk Drilling's securities, (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the adoption of the business combination agreement by the shareholders of Noble, the acceptance of the proposed exchange offer by the requisite number of Maersk Drilling shareholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including those described herein, (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement, (iv) the effects of public health threats, pandemics and epidemics, such as the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, and the adverse impact thereof on Noble's or Maersk Drilling's business, financial condition and results of operations, (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Noble's or Maersk Drilling's business relationships, performance, and business generally, (vi) risks that the proposed transaction disrupt current plans of Noble or Maersk Drilling and potential difficulties in Noble's or Maersk Drilling's employee retention as a result of the proposed transaction, (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Noble or Maersk Drilling related to the business combination agreement or the proposed transaction, (viii) the ability of Noble Finco Limited ("Topco") to list the Topco shares on NYSE or the Nasdaq Copenhagen, (ix) volatility in the price of the combined company's securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive markets in which Topco plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Topco's business and changes in the combined capital structure, (x) the effects of actions by, or disputes among OPEC+ members with respect to production levels or other matters related to the price of oil, market conditions, factors affecting the level of activity in the oil and gas industry, and supply and demand of jackup rigs, (xi) factors affecting the duration of contracts, the actual amount of downtime, (xii) factors that reduce applicable dayrates, operating hazards and delays, (xiii) risks associated with operations outside the US, actions by regulatory authorities, credit rating agencies, customers, joint venture partners, contractors, lenders and other third parties, legislation and regulations affecting drilling operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, violations of anti-corruption laws, shipyard risk and timing, delays in mobilization of jackup rigs, hurricanes and other weather conditions, and the future price of oil and gas, and (xiv) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations (including with respect to synergies and financial and operational metrics, such as EBITDA and free cash flow) after the completion of the proposed transaction, and to identify and realize additional opportunities, (xv) the failure to realize anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, (xvi) risks related to the ability to correctly estimate operating expenses and expenses associated with the transaction, (xvii) risks related to the ability to project future cash utilization and reserves needed for contingent future liabilities and business operations, (xviii) the potential impact of announcement or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships with third parties, (xix) changes in law or regulations affecting Noble, Maersk Drilling or the combined company, (xx) international, national or local economic, social or political conditions that could adversely affect the companies and their business, (xxi) conditions in the credit markets that may negatively affect the companies and their business, and (xxii) risks associated with assumptions that parties make in connection with the parties' critical accounting estimates and other judgements. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting Noble, Maersk Drilling or any successor entity of the transaction will be those that we have anticipated.
These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Noble's or Maersk Drilling's control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements or from our historical experience and our present expectations or projects. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the parties' businesses, including those described in Noble's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed from time to time by Noble and Topco with the SEC and those described in Maersk Drilling's annual reports, relevant reports and other documents published from time to time by Maersk Drilling. Noble and Maersk Drilling wish to caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Noble and Maersk Drilling are not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, Topco has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (which Registration Statement was declared effective on April 11, 2022) with the SEC that includes (1) a proxy statement of Noble that also constitutes a prospectus for Topco and (2) an offering prospectus of Topco to be used in connection with Topco's offer to exchange shares in Maersk Drilling for Topco shares. Noble will mail the proxy statement/prospectus to its shareholders in connection with the vote to approve the merger of Noble and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Topco, and Topco will distribute the offering prospectus in connection with the exchange offer. Should Maersk Drilling and Noble proceed with the proposed transaction, Maersk Drilling and Noble also expect that Topco will file an offer document with the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet). This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE OFFERING DOCUMENT RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION IN THEIR ENTIRETY, IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY EACH OF TOPCO AND NOBLE WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TOPCO, MAERSK DRILLING AND NOBLE, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND RELATED MATTERS.
Investors and shareholders can obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and all other documents filed with the SEC by Topco and Noble through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders are able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents related thereto on Maersk Drilling's website at www.maerskdrilling.com or Noble's website at www.noblecorp.com, or by written request to Noble at Noble Corporation, Attn: Richard B. Barker, 13135 Dairy Ashford, Suite 800, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.
Participants in the Solicitation
Maersk Drilling, Noble and their respective directors, executive officers and certain employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Maersk Drilling and Noble, respectively, in connection with the proposed transaction. Shareholders may obtain information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Noble's directors and officers in Noble's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on February 17, 2022, and Items 10 through 14 of Part III of Amendment No. 1 thereto on Form 10-K/A, which was filed with the SEC on March 11, 2022. To the extent the holdings of Noble's securities by Noble's directors and executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in such annual report, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Maersk Drilling's directors and officers is contained in Maersk Drilling's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction when it is filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote in any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction, in each case, in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act and applicable European or the UK, as appropriate, regulations. Subject to certain exceptions to be approved by the relevant regulators or certain facts to be ascertained, the public offer will not be made directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of such jurisdiction, or by use of the mails or by any means or instrumentality (including, without limitation, facsimile transmission, telephone and the internet) of interstate or foreign commerce, or any facility of a national securities exchange, of any such jurisdiction.
Important Notice
This announcement is not a public takeover offer and this announcement does not represent a formal decision by Topco or Noble to make a public takeover offer within the meaning of section 4(1) of the Danish Takeover Order (Executive Order no. 636 dated 15 May 2020), and such formal decision by Topco to make a public takeover offer in accordance with section 4(1) of the Danish Takeover Order is conditional on the approval of a prospectus approved in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1129 of 14 June 2017 (the "Prospectus Regulation") or a document that satisfies the exemptions in article 1, paragraph 4, subparagraph m and paragraph 5, subparagraph e of the Prospectus Regulation, by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. If and when Topco formally launches the exchange offer, it will be made in the form of an offer document to be approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority in accordance with the Danish Capital Market Act (Consolidated Act no. 1767 of 27 November 2020 on Capital Markets, as amended) and the Danish Takeover Order.
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Relocates Expanding London Office to 78 St. James Street
NEW YORK and LONDON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC ("Schonfeld") today announced that it has hired Niamh Taylor as Head of EMEA. Her appointment is part of the firm's ongoing global expansion efforts and better positions Schonfeld for further growth in the region.
In this role, Taylor will oversee Schonfeld's EMEA business operations and talent, acting as a culture and brand ambassador to the firm's global client base and sell-side partners. She will be based in London and report to Chief Strategy Officer, Danielle Pizzo. Taylor will also serve as a member of Schonfeld's Global Management Committee.
Schonfeld also announced the relocation of its London office to 78 St. James Street, effective this month. The new office space doubles its current footprint in London, accommodating a dynamic and flexible workplace, allowing for continued growth and greater access to local talent pools. Schonfeld currently has over 100 employees in the region.
"People are our greatest asset, and our unique culture has enabled us to enhance our capabilities, expand our global footprint and better serve our clients around the world," said Ryan Tolkin, CEO and CIO of Schonfeld. "We are delighted to welcome Niamh and benefit from her leadership at this important time in our firm's continued evolution."
"Niamh's hire is testament to our ability to attract, invest in, and retain exceptional talent globally by creating an environment that embraces flexibility and collaboration in the workplace," said Pizzo. "We are excited to welcome her to Schonfeld and are confident that her experience and connectivity will help us accelerate our expansion in the region, serve our global client base and continue to access the best talent. Niamh's hire is the latest milestone in our continued growth, and I look forward to partnering with her."
"I am thrilled to join the Schonfeld team and help champion its differentiated offerings and unique culture to clients and talent in the EMEA region," said Taylor. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business with a remarkable talent strategy, and I feel well prepared to represent Schonfeld's EMEA business and work with leadership on the firm's next stage of growth."
Taylor is an industry veteran, with 21 years of experience within the banking industry. Most recently, she served as a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan within the Prime & Alternative Sales teams in London for eight years. Prior to J.P. Morgan, Taylor worked within the Prime and Alternatives Administration businesses at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. She began her career in the Private Bank at Morgan Stanley where she covered the Middle East. Taylor was educated in Ireland, holding a BA with honors in Economics and German from the University College Cork.
Schonfeld opened its London office in 2018. In 2019, the firm acquired the Asia operations of Folger Hill, establishing its presence in Singapore and Hong Kong. Schonfeld opened its Tokyo office in 2020 and its Dubai office in 2021, following the build out of its newest strategy, Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. Over the past 12 months, Schonfeld has added over 200 employees, including 22 new investment teams across its strategies globally. The firm manages approximately $13 billion of third-party capital.
About Schonfeld Strategic Advisors
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income strategies. The firm has created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses. For almost 35 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities predominantly within the equity markets. The firm has developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to provide its portfolio managers with "best in class" support. The portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, EMEA and APAC as well as multiple asset classes and products. Schonfeld seeks to align its own interests with those of its capital partners and investment professionals, highlighted by the opportunity for investment professionals to co-invest in funds and their individual strategies. For more visit https://www.schonfeld.com/.
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Support from investors including Revolution Growth and Chipotle's Cultivate Next fund will support rapid retail expansion, development of product and Giga Ranch production facility
BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meati Foods, the creator of Eat Meati™ juicy, delicious alternative whole-food proteins made from mushroom root, today announced it has raised $150 million in a Series C investment round that will help to expand the production and accessibility of the company's popular products as they aim to become the U.S. market share leader in plant-based meat by 2025. The company's products deliver taste and texture superior to current meat alternatives while offering comparable complete protein to meat with more fiber and no cholesterol.
The round was led by Revolution Growth, with participation from existing and new investors, including Grosvenor Food & AgTech, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Wellington Management, and Cultivate Next, Chipotle Mexican Grill's new venture fund which includes Meati Foods in its first cohort of investments.
"The continued growth and momentum that Meati is experiencing underscores how differentiated and scalable our products and vision are," said Meati Foods CEO and co-founder, Tyler Huggins. "Revolution Growth and our new and existing investors bring not just the financial firepower and ethos alignment, but deep and diversified expertise that will be instrumental in building a brand and organization that will truly change how people eat in a way that's better for our bodies and better for our planet."
Meati™ has distanced itself from an ever-crowded category through its standard-setting composition of at least 95 percent mushroom root, earning its whole-food distinction and unmatched nutrition. The delicious, whole-cut meats naturally deliver as much as 17 grams of complete protein (33 percent of the daily recommended value according to the FDA) and 12 grams of dietary fiber (42 percent of the daily recommended value), along with micronutrients such as 45 percent and 90 percent of the recommended daily intakes of zinc and vitamin B12 (riboflavin).
The funds will support the completion of the company's more than 100,000-square-foot Mega Ranch in Thornton, Colo., a facility that will begin to ship product in late 2022, ultimately producing tens of millions of pounds of product annually. Additionally, the company will continue its rapid growth, including a national omni-channel footprint by the end of 2023, diversification of its product portfolio, as well as breaking ground on the company's first "Giga Ranch", designed to be the production facility that will be replicated domestically and globally, with a single ranch capable of producing hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
"Meati Foods' innovative products mirror Chipotle's Food with Integrity standards and bring an exciting, new alternative protein to market," said Curt Garner, Chief Technology Officer at Chipotle. "Through Chipotle's Cultivate Next venture fund we are investing in companies that align with our mission to Cultivate a Better World and Meati is doing just that with their clean processes and plant-based proteins."
Meati has won the hearts and minds of food industry icons and world-renowned chefs including: David Chang (chef and founder of Momofuku and Majordomo Media); Walter Robb (former Whole Foods Market CEO); Rose Marcario (former Patagonia CEO); John Foraker (Once Upon a Farm CEO and former Annie's Organic CEO); Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman (co-founders of Sweetgreen); Sam Kass (former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition and partner at Acre Venture Partners); David Barber (co-owner of Blue Hill Restaurants and founder of Almanac Investments); and the Alinea Group (including one of the most awarded and recognized chefs in the world, Grant Achatz).
"Meati is poised to be the leader in this large and growing category with a capability to produce plant-based meats in whole-cut form with a clean ingredient list. The company is meeting an unmet demand for products that are delicious, healthy, and good for the planet. We're thrilled to partner with Tyler and the full team as the company expands its production and tackles real-world issues of food security and sustainability," said Fazeela Abdul Rashid, a Partner at Revolution Growth who is joining the board of the company.
Meati is available online and at several restaurants throughout Colorado and Arizona. Learn more at www.meati.com.
Founded in 2017, Meati Foods is working to change the way we eat by democratizing access to delicious, nutrient-rich, complete protein in a way that protects and preserves our planet's water, land and air. Eat Meati™ is the debut product line from Meati Foods featuring whole-food cutlets and steaks made from mushroom root via through modernized ancient, natural processes in a toxicity-free environment with no heavy metals, pesticides or antibiotics. Eat Meati™ made its retail debut in July 2022 after multiple months of record sellouts on its direct-to-doorstep online shop, with plans for a national omni-channel footprint by late-2023. Meati's textures and flavors have won the enthusiastic support of some of food's most impactful leaders, chefs and icons.
Revolution Growth is a venture capital fund investing in growth-stage companies around the country that are leading disruption within their industry. Led by Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Steve Murray, Revolution Growth has a proven strategy of partnering with entrepreneurs to build and scale category-defining companies. Revolution Growth is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and part of Revolution's family of funds, including Revolution Ventures and the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. Visit us online at revolution.com/growth or @Revolution.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of March 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
Grosvenor Food & AgTech is an international investor in food and agriculture businesses. Our focus is to rethink and re-shape how food is grown, produced, distributed, and consumed. We partner with like-minded people to understand the complex interconnectedness of our agricultural ecosystem to manage its effects and enhance human health and our environment and enable producers to thrive. We are one of the largest and longest established investment teams in the sector. Our work in food and agtech, alongside Grosvenor's other activities shares a common purpose to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit addressing today's needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations. www.grosvenor.com/food-agtech
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. (the "Company" or "Blue Owl Capital") (NYSE:OWL) announced today that NBSH Blue Investments II, LLC (the "Selling Stockholder"), intends to offer in an underwritten public offering 10,698,180 shares of the Company's Class A common stock (the "Offering"). The underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,604,727 shares from the Selling Stockholder. The Offering consists entirely of secondary shares to be sold by the Selling Stockholder. The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the shares sold in the Offering.
BofA Securities and Citigroup are acting as joint bookrunning managers for the Offering.
A registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to the Class A common stock was initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on June 17, 2021, which was declared effective on August 2, 2021 and amended by Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 filed on April 21, 2022, which was declared effective on May 2, 2022 (together with all supplements, the "Prospectus"). A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the Offering was filed with the SEC on June 1, 2022. The Offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying Prospectus. Before you invest, you should read the registration statement, prospectus and prospectus supplement the Company has made available with the SEC for information about the Company and the Offering. You may obtain these documents free of charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the Prospectus and preliminary prospectus supplement may be obtained from the office of BofA Securities, Attention: Prospectus Department, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001 or via e-mail at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com, or the office of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, via telephone: (800) 831-9146.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these Class A common shares, nor shall there be any sale of these Class A common shares in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Blue Owl Capital
Blue Owl is a global alternative asset manager with $102.0 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2022. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, the firm deploys private capital across Direct Lending, GP Capital Solutions and Real Estate strategies on behalf of Institutional and Private Wealth clients. Blue Owl's flexible, consultative approach helps position the firm as a partner of choice for businesses seeking capital solutions to support their sustained growth. The firm's management team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals with more than 25 years of experience building alternative investment businesses. Blue Owl employs over 400 people across 10 offices globally.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which relate to future events or the Company's future performance or financial condition. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "would," "should," "future," "propose," "target," "goal," "objective," "outlook" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions available under applicable securities laws and speak only as of the date of this press release. Blue Owl Capital undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
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‘We’re just tore up’: One son killed, one in critical condition after car crash
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - An Alabama family says a car crash has changed their lives forever. One brother was killed in the crash, while a second is now fighting for his life.
Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michele Eller says she cannot imagine what the Bowen family is going through after a car crash took the life of one of their sons, Preston Bowen, and left another, Tanner Bowen, in critical condition.
Preston Bowen was a recent Sylacauga High School graduate.
“His dad, Robert, said, ‘I don’t know how to say it otherwise. We’re just tore up,’” Eller told WBRC.
The Bowen family said the brothers were traveling along Coleman Bridge Road on Saturday when their vehicle crashed after leaving the roadway. Preston Bowen died on the scene, and Tanner Bowen was taken to a Birmingham hospital with critical injuries.
Eller says the family now has the daunting task of planning a funeral and staying at the hospital around the clock as Tanner Bowen recovers.
“His mom said... ‘I can’t even compartmentalize what I need to do for Preston.’ She said, ‘I can’t leave here.’ They had to finally make her leave yesterday to take a shower,” Eller said.
Eller says Tanner Bowen had been serving in the Army and came home last weekend to surprise his family.
“It’s pretty critical. They had to remove half his liver. They have packing in there right now. They need to go in to remove that. He’s had swelling on the brain. He had a stroke the other night. They don’t even know the extent of that. They can’t go in and do what they need to do until some of that swelling comes down. He’s going to have about nine surgeries,” Eller said.
So far, there’s no word on when Preston Bowen’s funeral will be. The family is having to stay in Birmingham at a hotel because Tanner Bowen’s care is so critical they need to be close by.
Family members have set up a GoFundMe to help cover the costs.
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New algorithms enable marketers to predict shopper revenue and profit for marketing and customer engagement programs
SEATTLE , July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail data and analytics platform SoundCommerce, today released predictive Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) models which leverage machine learning algorithms to predict shopper revenue and bottom-line contribution profit for a brand's marketing and customer engagement campaigns. The new functionality is available as part of SoundCommerce Campaign and SoundCommerce Customer cloud software modules. In addition to measuring CLV as a contribution margin KPI, SoundCommerce enables retail marketers to see and act on accurate views of ad spend, revenue, Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), and profit impact of acquisition and retention marketing programs.
SoundCommerce's new functionality empowers retail marketers to measure and predict essential marketing metrics including shopper lifetime revenue (Customer Lifetime Sales - CLS) and shopper lifetime profit (Customer Lifetime Value - CLV.) With this, leading retail brands have market-leading abilities to:
- Evaluate & predict lifetime performance - Identify which digital acquisition and engagement marketing programs drive the highest CLS and CLV impact.
- Set CAC and retention cost thresholds - Determine optimal Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and retention costs that ensure marketing efforts are profitable, through the lens of total lifetime transactions.
- Analyze the lifetime value of segments and individual records - Measure the CLV and CLS of custom-built segments and individual customer records to answer questions such as "how does discounting strategy affect CLV; which products and categories drive highest CLV outcomes; and how do fulfillment and delivery latency affect CLV?"
"As retailers navigate ongoing and future market challenges ahead, visibility into the profit impact of marketing programs and actions is paramount. Optimizing decisions to achieve revenue goals is no longer sufficient. Retailers able to optimize for profit are those who will succeed," stated Eric Best, CEO & co-founder, SoundCommerce. "Our newest release empowers retailers with the ability to analyze past performance through the lens of lifetime revenue and profit, and better yet, to predict future campaign and customer value. This is an invaluable tool for retail marketers operating in an uncertain economic environment."
Predictive CLV is the latest addition to the company's data and analytics offering for marketers, which also delivers the following features:
- QueryBuilder: Empowers data exploration and activation among technical and non-technical users with a simple customer, order, and product segmentation UI.
- Campaign UTM Overrides: Gives retail marketers complete control to re-categorize campaign tracking data for holistic insight into historical campaign performance.
- Flexible Dashboard Filtering: Allows business users to explore data with zero technical support.
- Data Ownership: Allows users to send modeled data to external data warehouses or to layer-on business analytics tools for greater flexibility.
- Custom Visualizations: Allows retail marketers to create visualizations that meet unique business requirements.
- Direct Access to Data: Enables technical users to write custom SQL queries against the SoundCommerce data model.
For additional information on SoundCommerce visit www.soundcommerce.com.
SoundCommerce is an end-to-end retail data and analytics platform that connects and models marketing, operations, and merchandising data so retailers can optimize order and shopper profitability across all business functions. Built for retailers of any size or complexity, SoundCommerce transforms your unique data infrastructure into an easy-to-use, no-code environment that is accessible to everyone — no engineering degree required. With SoundCommerce, retailers have confidence that every decision and dollar drive profitable growth from first click to doorstep delivery. Founded in 2018, notable customers include: FTD Proflowers, Bed Bath & Beyond, Eddie Bauer, Bala, and Rainbow Shops.
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Credit union chooses fintech to streamline account opening for complex commercial businesses
BOSTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DocFox, the leading provider of automated business account opening software for financial institutions, today announced VSECU has chosen the fintech to automate complex account onboarding for its business members.
For over 75 years, VSECU has been committed to the mission of "people helping people" in all that the organization does in its local financial community. With locations throughout Vermont and New Hampshire, VSECU offers a full suite of services to business and personal banking members with a triple focus on people, planet, and prosperity. For local businesses and nonprofits, VSECU offers solutions from the most simple to the most complex, to meet the needs of scaling community member initiatives.
DocFox was selected for its ability to streamline and automate the process behind opening business member accounts at VSECU. Now, the credit union can onboard any business or high-risk account quickly and compliantly, all in a single-flow experience. DocFox will allow the VSECU workforce to save time, eliminating manual back-end work like collating and managing documents. For ongoing due diligence on high-risk accounts, DocFox will enable the team to digitize by reducing manual work done with physical document packs.
"VSECU has always been committed to providing the best experiences for its members and employees through our culture of values," says Gregory Huysman, Director of Business Lending and Services at VSECU. "To continue to deliver on this promise, DocFox will empower the VSECU team to be more confident and comfortable in opening even the most complex and high-risk business accounts, so that they can focus on delivering personalized service within our community."
"Providing best-in-class service is critical to being a mission-driven organization that values its members and employees alike," explains DocFox CEO Ryan Canin. "With automated, streamlined business account opening workflows in DocFox, VSECU can continue to lead in innovating community engagement, regardless of the complexities its business members encounter."
DocFox is the leading provider of automated business account opening software, used by over 250 financial institutions worldwide including banks, credit unions, crypto companies, and fintechs. DocFox creates a streamlined onboarding experience, simplifying and automating previously manual tasks for both applicants and financial institutions.
For more information about DocFox and to request a live demo, visit docfox.io.
VSECU is a member-owned cooperative and not for profit credit union for everybody who lives or works in Vermont, offering a full range of affordable financial products and services to its member-owners. VSECU is committed to improving the lives of Vermonters by empowering possibilities for greater social, environmental, and financial prosperity.
For more information about VSECU, call (802/800) 371-5162 or visit www.vsecu.com.
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angela@docfox.io
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GERMANTOWN, Tenn., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced a full quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per outstanding share of its 8.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2022.
About MAA
MAA is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities primarily throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance. For further details, please refer to the "For Investors" page at www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended with respect to our expectations for future periods. Such statements include statements made about the payment of preferred dividends. The ability to meet the payment of preferred dividends in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements could differ materially from the projection due to a number of factors, including a downturn in general economic conditions or the capital markets, changes in interest rates and other items that are difficult to control such as increases in real estate taxes in many of our markets, as well as the other general risks inherent in the apartment and real estate businesses. Reference is hereby made to the filings of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K, and its annual report on Form 10-K, particularly including the risk factors contained in the latter filing.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products, between February 9, 2018, and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), against Celsius Network LLC ("Celsius"), Celsius Lending LLC, Celsius KeyFi LLC (collectively, the "Celsius Entities") and its executives Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi "Daniel" Leon, David Barse, and Alan Jeffrey Carr (together, "Defendants"), of the important September 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling non-exempt securities without registering it. The complaint alleges that Celsius and Individual Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by also participating in Celsius' failure to register the Celsius Financial Products. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated provisions of the New Jersey Common Law by possessing the monetary value of Celsius Financial Products of inflated value which rightfully belongs to the Plaintiff and members of the Class.
Also according to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by carrying out a plan, scheme, and course of conduct that Celsius intended to and did deceive retail investors and thereby caused them to purchase Celsius Financial Products at artificially inflated prices; endorsed false statements they knew or recklessly should have known were material misleading, and they made untrue statements of material fact and omitted to state material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the state’s top election official, accused a fellow Republican at a debate Monday of lying and spreading misinformation about former President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election. U.S. Rep. Jody Hice shot back that Raffensperger did not adequately investigate the election results and was acting like a Democrat with his attacks.
Hice, who is endorsed by Trump, is challenging Raffensperger in the May 24 Republican primary for secretary of state and continues to cast doubt on Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results despite a lack of evidence of widespread fraud or tampering.
He is among a number of Republican candidates for secretary of state around the country who either outright deny that Democrat Joe Biden won the presidency or make unsubstantiated claims that elections are not secure.
“This past election was an absolute disaster under the leadership of Brad Raffensperger,” said Hice, calling Raffensperger “the worst secretary of state perhaps in our nation.”
“Election security must be protected, and Brad Raffensperger let that ball majorly fall,” he said.
Hice cited ballot drop boxes and the mailing of absentee ballot request forms in the 2020 election as openings for fraud.
Raffensperger said the request forms were intended to ensure Republican voters had equal access to absentee voting. Investigators knocked down multiple rumors after the 2020 election, but Hice persisted in spreading them, he said. Hice has maintained that an accurate count of the vote would show a Trump victory.
“Jody Hice is lying,” Raffensperger said. “If you look at the election of 2020, what happened at the end of the day is that 28,000 Georgians skipped the presidential race, and yet they voted down ballot in other races.”
Multiple tallies of Georgia’s 5 million votes cast for president, including one done by hand, showed Biden won the state. Raffensperger has insisted that Georgia’s election was accurate and secure. Officials in other states and federal investigators, including Trump’s own attorney general, have said there was no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 contest.
In the weeks after the vote, Raffensperger refused to bend to pressure from Trump to overturn Biden’s victory, making him a top target of the former president and other Republicans who have embraced false claims of voter fraud.
Hice — Raffensperger’s leading Republican challenger — supported a Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn Biden’s victory in Georgia and other states and voted against his Electoral College victory.
He said Monday he would not have certified the election results without “proper investigation.”
Raffensperger is also facing two other Republican challengers, former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and former county Probate and Magistrate Judge T.J. Hudson. They also criticized Raffensperger’s handling of the 2020 election during the debate Monday.
Despite pushing back on voter fraud claims, Raffensperger has supported new voter identification requirements for absentee ballots and called for an amendment to the state Constitution to say only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections — a protection that already exists in state law.
He mentioned voting by non-U.S. citizens as a top issue several times during Monday’s debate. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/georgia-republicans-spar-over-trumps-false-election-claims/ | 2022-05-03T11:09:32Z |
K-State women’s basketball releases non-conference schedule
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2022-23 season on Tuesday. The Wildcats’ non-conference slate features 10 home games, including a visit from defending Big Ten champion Iowa.
K-State’s 2022-23 non-conference schedule includes five games against teams that reached the postseason in 2021-22, including two teams that played in the NCAA Tournament (Iowa and Arkansas) and three teams that played in the WNIT (Houston, Kansas City and South Dakota State).
K-State officially begins its 55th season of action on Monday, November 7, when the Wildcats host Central Arkansas.
To purchase tickets to any of the Wildcats’ 19-game home schedule, click here. The full non-conference schedule can be seen below.
Day Date Opponent Time Location
Monday Oct. 31 Fort Hays State (exhib.) TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Friday Nov. 4 Newman (exhib.) TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Monday Nov. 7 Central Arkansas TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Friday Nov. 11 vs. Wisconsin TBA Milwaukee, Wis.
Thursday Nov. 17 Iowa 8 p.m. Manhattan, Kan.
Friday Nov. 18 UTRGV TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Sunday Nov. 20 Utah Tech TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Paradise Jam (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Thursday Nov. 24 vs. Clemson 7 p.m. St. Thomas, USVI
Friday Nov. 25 vs. Northern Arizona 4:45 p.m. St. Thomas, USVI
Saturday Nov. 26 vs. Arkansas 7 p.m. St. Thomas, USVI
Sunday Dec. 4 Houston TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Wednesday Dec. 7 Kansas City TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Saturday Dec. 10 vs. South Dakota State TBA Kansas City, Mo.
Sunday Dec. 18 Northern Colorado TBA Manhattan, Kan.
Wednesday Dec. 21 Morgan State TBA Manhattan, Kan.
All times Central | Home games in Bold
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Agreement expands the all-in-one marketing platform's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to improve marketing opportunities for modern financial professionals.
SAN DIEGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FMG, a SaaS company specializing in marketing software and services for financial advisors and insurance agents, today announced its acquisition of Vestorly, a company specializing in AI-driven content curation for wealth management firms.
As a trusted leader in the marketing and financial services industry, Vestorly's award-winning content management system uses artificial intelligence to curate personalized content to help financial professionals increase audience engagement.
"Vestorly pioneered the use of artificial intelligence to help financial advisors create an engaging and personalized content experience for their clients and prospects," said Scott White, CEO of FMG. "We're excited to enhance our AI capabilities through this acquisition and look forward to expanding the functionality available to Vestorly's customers by leveraging the full FMG platform. With the integration of this technology, we can apply AI to every aspect of advisor marketing."
No stranger to the benefits of AI, FMG's Curator™ employs similar technology to help financial advisors fuel their content engine and automatically source and personalize their content feed, significantly reducing the time and effort required to engage clients and prospects.
Together, FMG and Vestorly seek to improve the scalability of personalization available to financial professionals by augmenting FMG's already robust, all-in-one solution to include more AI-driven products and features across multiple marketing channels.
"We've long admired FMG for its innovation and market leadership in helping financial advisors leverage marketing to grow their brands and businesses," said Ralph Pahlmeyer, CEO of Vestorly. "The combination of our platform makes perfect sense and will extend capabilities for both of our customer bases. We are thrilled to be part of the clear market leader in advisor marketing technology and excited for what the future holds for our customers."
With this agreement, FMG will acquire Vestorly's client base, reinforcing its leading market share position. The seventh acquisition in six years, the purchase represents a continuation of FMG's expansion strategy.
About FMG
FMG powers an all-in-one marketing platform that helps financial advisors and insurance agents attract new leads, stay connected with clients and grow their businesses. Rated first in market share and customer satisfaction in the 2019, 2020 and 2021 T3 Software Survey Reports, FMG helps its customers develop comprehensive marketing strategies and automate their most effective marketing tactics. FMG is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with satellite offices across the United States.
About Vestorly
Vestorly was founded in 2012 to help wealth management firms improve workflows and make business sense of their digital content. Vestorly has been at the forefront of using AI, machine learning and NLP technologies to leverage content across different business activities. It has built a robust and award-winning AI-driven Content Management Engine (CME) that combines the primary components of content marketing and management. Vestorly is headquartered in New York, NY.
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Three-Hour Football Preview Special Airs LIVE Saturday, September 3rd at 12 noon ET from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on HBCU GO and Features Interviews with NFL, HBCU Alumni and Icons Including Deion Sanders, Doug Williams, Troy Vincent, Carl Francis, Will Packer, Tracey Edmonds, Keisha Knight Pulliam and More
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) FREE-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO -- the leading media provider for the nation's 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will launch its inaugural football season with an event special featuring the nation's top Gridiron NFL and Black College Football Hall of Famers and HBCU Alums. The "The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show" is not your average game day program. This star-studded special offers fans an exclusive look at the cultural engagement that can only be experienced at an HBCU football game. The pre-season show will air LIVE on Saturday, September 3 at 12 noon/ET on the AMG platforms HBCU GO, theGrio television network, theGrio Streaming App, Sports.TV, Local Now, and on broadcast television stations throughout the U.S.
Led by legendary HBCU sports analyst Charlie Neal, with color commentary by Jon Kelley and sideline reporting by Ashley Holder, the HBCU GO sportscasters will provide insight about the nation's HBCU conferences, the Black College Football Hall of Fame and authentic, thought-provoking analysis of the competition on the field. The all-star team will offer viewers a taste of what they can expect every Saturday this fall from the action-packed Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) football schedule.
This three-hour football preview special will showcase the college marching bands, provide player profiles, game highlights, exclusive interviews and cameos from NFL and HBCU alumni and icons including: Pro Football Hall of Fame member and Jackson State University head coach, Deion Sanders, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Doug Williams, NFL legend and current Executive Vice President, Troy Vincent, NFL Players Association Communications and Brand Manager Carl Francis, film and television producer Will Packer, Emmy and NAACP award-winning film and television producer Tracey Edmonds, actress Keisha Knight Pulliam, and many more.
"The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show is another great milestone for America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. "We at Allen Media Group are one-thousand percent committed to building the HBCU sports conferences into great American franchises."
"The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show" will be broadcast live from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio – also home to the Black College Football Hall of Fame
For more information about HBCU GO visit HBCUGO.TV or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.
About HBCU GO
HBCU GO is a cultural lifestyle destination and leading sports media provider that embraces and represents the voice of Black Excellence every day of the year through an all-new platform that captures the rich history, diversity, perspectives, and cultural experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCU GO also provides a platform for emerging creatives in media production, branding, and broadcasting. We offer our viewers the best in live sports, original series, documentaries, films, comedy, and edutainment programming produced by African-American leading producers, directors, and students from select HBCUs.
Launched in 2012, the free-streaming service HBCU GO was purchased by Byron Allen in 2021 and is part of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG). AMG is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. AMG owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. AMG also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, THE GRIO STREAMING APP, SPORTS.TV, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP, and LOCAL NOW -- the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. For more information, visit www.entertainmentstudios.com and www.hbcugo.tv
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ATLANTA -- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is continuing to raise more money toward his re-election bid than Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Warnock brought in more than $17.2 million during the second quarter, the senator’s campaign reported Wednesday.
The Walker campaign received nearly $6.2 million in contributions during April, May and June.
Warnock reported $22.2 million in cash on hand as of June 30, to nearly $7 million for Walker.
The Warnock campaign received contributions from more than 258,000 individual donors during the second quarter. The average donation was $37.
“This haul and the tens of thousands of grassroots donors lining up to support the campaign in record numbers are just the latest signs that Georgians see Rev. Warnock working on their behalf in the U.S. Senate, and they are ready to help propel our campaign to victory,” Quentin Fulks, Warnock’s campaign manager, said.
Walker brought in contributions from nearly 70,000 donors from all 50 states in April, May and June.
“Team Herschel and I are so grateful for the incredible outpouring of support we’ve received from people who truly believe in our campaign and what we will deliver for Georgia,” Walker said.
Walker, a running back on the University of Georgia’s 1980 national championship football team, won the Republican nomination to challenge Warnock in May, easily defeating five GOP primary opponents.
Warnock defeated incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler to win the Senate seat in a special election runoff in January of last year. He captured the Democratic nomination for a full six-year term in May.
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Parker Man Faces Federal Court For Allegedly Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
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PARKER, Colorado (KCNC) — A Parker man is accused of running a business making fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. Robert Van Camp faces a charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States in a federal court with an investigation spanning multiple states.
“It was the purpose of the conspiracy for Van Camp, Co-Conspirator-1, and their co-conspirators to (a) fraudulently obstruct the government’s administration and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and the government’s federal employee vaccination mandate,” the complaint stated.
The court documents say Van Camp lives in both Parker and Bulverde, Texas along with his co-conspirator, who is identified only as an employee of a defense contractor with a top secret security clearance. Van Camp is said to have run several companies around Parker and Castle Rock, especially a business-related to printing.
For roughly a year, federal investigators say Van Camp made thousands of dollars printing identical cards to those issued from the CDC. There were several sales set up with under cover buyers.
The complaint says, “Van Camp also made the following statements to UC1, ‘I’ve got people that are going to the Olympics in Tokyo, three Olympians and their coach in Tokyo, Amsterdam, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Honduras… I’m in 12 or 13 states, so until I get caught and go to jail, f— it, I’m taking the money.’”
Court documents say Van Camp told an undercover buyer he was doing it for people who wanted to keep their jobs, but not get vaccinated.
The complaint continued, “Van Camp added, ‘And what they’re doing is wrong, we know this, so how is what I’m doing wrong. If they’re worn, I’m just kind of fixing this wrong, is all I’m doing. It’s not like I’m making hundred-dollar bills.”
On Tuesday afternoon, Van Camp appeared in federal court in Denver, and was given a $100,000 bond. His case is being transferred to the Western District of Washington, where several of the undercover buys took place and where the case will continue.
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Pelham first baseman Silas Smith (21) stretches to catch a throw as Baconton Charter's Jimmy Woods races toward first base. Woods was safe on the play when the umpire ruled Smith's foot had come off the bag.
Pelham first baseman Silas Smith (21) stretches to catch a throw as Baconton Charter's Jimmy Woods races toward first base. Woods was safe on the play when the umpire ruled Smith's foot had come off the bag.
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Baconton Charter players huddle up during Friday's game with Pelham.
PELHAM — Baconton Charter catcher Grayson White belted a double to the centerfield fence and knocked in two runs Friday afternoon in the top of the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie and give the Blazers a 6-4 win over rival Pelham.
The win improves the Blazers' record to 11-2 overall and a perfect 10-0 in the region. Pelham is now 8-6 overall and 7-3 in the region.
Landon Hurst opened the seventh for the Blazers with a single to center against Pelham's Rhett Bulloch. Caden Brooks followed with a walk and a sacrifice bunt by Jimmy Woods put runners at second and third before White's double that ended up being the game-winning hit.
The Hornets tied the game 4-4 in the bottom of the sixth behind Jackson Curles. Curles had earned a walk against Baconton's Seth Gay and moved to second on a pick-off attempt that went over the first baseman's head. He went to third on a single by Abram Knight and then scored on another pickoff attempt that went awry.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Hornets had figured out Baconton Charter starter Will Worsham. With two outs in the inning, the Hornets put together five straight singles that led to two runs, but three runners were left on base when Worsham regrouped and struck out the next batter. The Hornets loaded the bases again in the fifth, but couldn't get any runs across the plate.
Worsham, White and Landan Jones each had two hits for the Blazers. Knight and catcher Bud Palmer each had three hits for the Hornets.
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