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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Pacific is pleased to introduce Mr. Herman Chiu, who will be the newest member of its executive team and will take on the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Herman brings in more than 30 years of finance executive experience to the organization. After graduating from UCLA in 1989, he started his career by working as Supervising Senior at KPMG, the largest public accounting firm at that time.
After 4 years at KPMG, Herman took on a dual role of VP of Finance and VP of Technology at Harbor Distributing LLC, which is part of the largest conglomerate of beer distributorship in the United States. While in Harbor Distributing from 1993 to 2001, he streamlined and improved the efficiency of monthly financial reporting and was responsible for the vast network and information reporting systems for all related organizations across the country.
In Year 2002, Herman took the role of CFO at Santa Monica Seafood which is a multi-state manufacturer of seafood products and is a premier seafood distributor in the southwest United States. As CFO, he executed the company's financial strategy which resulted in the company's growth from $35M to $500M in revenue. Herman assembled a top-notch accounting department which resulted in timely preparation of monthly internal financial statement and annual CPA Audited Financial Statement. He transformed the organization into a goal-oriented company by orchestrating detailed budgets and forecasts to improve performance and profitability. Herman also successfully centralized the banking function and leveraged technology to prevent fraud and improve the reconciliation process of Santa Monica Seafood. His accomplishment resulted in him being awarded the 2017 LA Business Journal CFO of the Year for Large Private Company.
After 17 years as CFO at Santa Monica Seafood, Herman joined Tawa Supermarkets which operates the 99 Ranch Supermarket Chain, the largest Asian Supermarket chain in the United States. Herman was brought in to assist the CEO given Tawa's complex organization and business structure with multiple business units having varied operational objectives. Herman was an integral part of the executive team given his vast experience in finance, accounting, taxation, corporate governance, and risk management.
Island Pacific is thrilled to have Herman Chiu support our mission of promoting Filipino Food and Culture to the rest of the world. His more than 3 decades of Executive Leadership experience in various field of finance and accounting is what Island Pacific needs to bring the company to the next level.
[Island Pacific is supermarket chain dedicated to promoting Filipino Food and Culture to the rest of the world. It is headquartered in City of Industry, California and currently has 17 supermarket branches serving communities in California and Las Vegas.]
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Air traffic control cannot handle summer travel, United Airlines says
(CNN) - United Airlines is sounding the alarm and telling its staff there are more summer flights than air traffic controllers can handle, an issue that could contribute to more flight disruptions this summer.
United’s chief operating officer voiced his frustration in a memo to staff, saying until there are more air traffic controllers, they expect the U.S aviation system to remain challenged this summer.
He noted the situation is particularly bad in New York and Florida.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with the heads of airlines last month and said Tuesday that he disagrees.
Buttigieg said air traffic control staffing is not to blame for most delays and cancellations this summer. He said there are other issues at play, like airlines pushing pilots into early retirement.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPRO) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-03125, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 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 Spero securities during the Class Period, you have until July 25, 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.
Spero, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and rare diseases in the United States. The Company's product candidates include Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide (HBr), an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults.
On October 28, 2021, Spero announced that it had submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for Tebipenem HBr for the Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections including Pyelonephritis (the "Tebipenem HBr NDA").
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the Tebipenem HBr NDA were insufficient to obtain FDA approval; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 31, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results. In the press release, Spero disclosed that "[t]he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified Spero that, as part of its ongoing review of Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr, it has identified deficiencies that preclude discussion of labeling and post-marketing requirements/commitments at this time."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $1.59 per share, or 18.27%, to close at $7.11 per share on April 1, 2022.
Then on May 3, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing "that it will immediately defer current commercialization activities for tebipenem HBr based on feedback from a recent Late Cycle Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr[,]" and that, "[a]lthough the review is still ongoing and the FDA has not yet made any final determination regarding approvability, the discussion suggested that the data package may be insufficient to support approval during this review cycle." Specifically, the FDA advised the Company, in relevant part, that the FDA's separate analysis of the relevant study population had "reduce[d] the number of evaluable patients in the primary analysis population compared with those resulting from the trial's pre-specified micro-ITT population as outlined in the statistical analysis plan and [a]s a result, the FDA considers that the pre-specified non-inferiority margin of -12.5% was not met." Further, the press release advised that, "[i]n connection with this development, Spero announced that it is undertaking a reduction in its workforce by approximately 75% and a restructuring of its operations to reduce operating costs and reallocate resources."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $3.24 per share, or 63.65%, to close at $1.85 per share on May 3, 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
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nashville Health Care Council's Board of Directors is focused on driving change for critical health care issues and recently adopted the following position statement as an industry call to action on health equity:
The Nashville Health Care Council Board of Directors believes health care organizations have a responsibility to help ensure every individual has a fair and just opportunity to achieve the best possible health. We are committed to health equity, and collectively, our board companies are investing to advance health equity within our organizations and the communities we serve. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are imperative for the vitality of our communities and critical to the future success of our industry.
According to the Healthy People 2020 report, health disparities are closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantages and "adversely affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based on their racial or ethnic group; religion; socioeconomic status; gender; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender identity; geographic location."
"Health inequities have been left unresolved in our industry for far too long," said David Dill, Council board chairman and LifePoint Health CEO. "There has never been a better time for health care organizations to address and promote equity. We aim to be a resource for our members and equip them with tools to advance change on critical issues like this."
Since its initial public commitment to DEI and subsequent appeal for action, the Council and its board continue to focus on positive change in the health care industry. The Council has formed DEI taskforces, began executing a long-term action plan, hosted diversity-focused events, launched gender and ethnicity data tracking initiatives, reviewed the Council's internal venue and vendor selection processes, and sought to partner with organizations supporting underserved groups.
"It's time to work to create a more equitable health care system. As health care providers, we're called to care for all members of the communities we serve," said Lucinda Baier, Council board vice-chair and Brookdale Senior Living President and CEO. "I'm confident Nashville Health Care Council members can make a real difference, in part by sharing best practices."
The Council board includes leaders from some of the nation's largest health care companies serving a global population. Harnessing the expertise and influence of those leaders, the Council board is working to educate, inspire and advocate for industry-wide change on some of health care's most pressing issues and challenges.
About the Nashville Health Care Council
The Nashville Health Care Council is a premier association of health care industry leaders working together to inspire global collaboration to improve health care by serving as a catalyst for leadership and innovation. Since 1995, the Council has served as a trusted source for information on trends influencing the nation's health care industry. Through regular programs, the Council provides members with unparalleled access to national and international policymakers, industry innovators, and thought leaders.
For more information on the Council, please visit www.healthcarecouncil.com.
Contact: Christa Pittaluga
Nashville Health Care Council
615-743-3142
communications@healthcarecouncil.com
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Advancing the speed and accuracy of aerial methane sensing
HOUSTON , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flogistix, LP and Commaris today announce that the companies are exploring combining their strengths and jointly addressing various energy market needs in aerial data acquisition and delivery.
The Commaris SEEKER is an innovative, electric, fixed-wing/VTOL hybrid aircraft designed explicitly for autonomous commercial aerial applications. The SEEKER has a long-endurance capability with more than three hours of flight time without a battery change, saving time and reducing costs while supporting multiple payload configurations at a top speed of up to 75 mph. The UAV employs an advanced, fully composite airframe with a wingspan of 15 feet and a payload lifting capability of up to 10 pounds. Its modular design is easy to assemble and disassemble in the field in under three minutes.
Well known in the area of production optimization and methane capture, Flogisitx's latest offering is our AirMethane program which is designed to identify fugitive methane leaks via a drone equipped with the most technologically advanced detection systems. Utilizing OGI camera, sniffer, and laser detection capabilities, our drones are able to pinpoint leaks with precise accuracy allowing for immediate resolution. All inspection reports and videos are available online via Flux, our performance dashboard, allowing for timely regulatory reporting and compliance auditing.
"Utilizing our methane detection methods is not new to the industry," said Mims Talton, CEO of Flogistix. "However, mounting these detection devices on a drone lifts our service to the next level. Our leak detection solutions are the most accurate and efficient methods to inspect well pads, pipeline right of ways, compressor stations, and other oil and gas locations. Not only can this method save time, but it is also the safest and most accurate aerial detection available."
"We are very excited to explore energy sector solutions in collaboration with Flogistix," said Kevin Colburn, President of Commaris. "Our UAV is designed to perform a wide variety of commercial inspection operations. Combining it with sensors we are integrating into the platform plus Flogistix's sector experience, operational acumen, and proven data delivery capabilities, will position both companies to jointly provide value in the rapidly growing field of aerial data collection and delivery."
Commaris has the SEEKER on display at the Energy & Drone Robotics Summit through June 22 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott in Houston, TX. Representatives are available for questions at booth #401.
A leader in production optimization and atmospheric solutions, Flogistix specializes in well-head compression, vapor recovery applications, and methane detection. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Flogistix operates in nearly every major U.S. shale play and basin and provides service through 14 regional field offices and warehouses located in 7 states. For more information, please visit www.flogistix.com.
Commaris, a brand of Terrafugia, Inc., delivers uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial operations in power, gas, oil, mapping, agriculture, security, and more. Its flagship UAV, the SEEKER, provides industry-leading flight times with ultra-low noise output, fast and precise vertical takeoff and landing, and dual-GPS systems with automated route planning. The SEEKER's large payload-carrying capability is customizable with a variety of modular options, such as a 30x optical zoom EO/IR camera for inspection, a 120-megapixel high-resolution camera for terrain mapping and 3D modeling, a six-band multispectral camera designed for precision agriculture analysis, a LiDAR system, a laser methane sensor, or a corona discharge sensor, most of which will feature the ability to stream data to the operator in near-real time. Terrafugia is a member of the Geely Technology Group. For more information on Commaris, please visit www.Commaris.com.
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CHICAGO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be webcasting their second quarter operating results conference call on August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. central time.
The companies will release their financial results on August 4, 2022 after market close.
To listen to the webcast, please visit the events & presentations pages of investors.tdsinc.com or investors.uscellular.com. The presentations will be webcast both live and on-demand. It is recommended that you register at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the presentation to register, download and install any necessary multimedia streaming software.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses, UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed approximately 8,800 associates as of March 31, 2022.
For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: www.tdsinc.com
UScellular: www.uscellular.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
OneNeck IT Solutions: www.oneneck.com
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Seattle Plastic Surgery Offers Evening Botox Appointments & The Top Botox Deals In Seattle
SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone wants a good deal, especially when it comes to an investment such as Botox injections. Many people will offer cheap Botox injections, but only Seattle Plastic Surgery offers low cost Botox with highly qualified injectors with years of experience. At Seattle Plastic Surgery, you can expect personalized treatment with some of the top Botox injectors in Seattle.
Seattle Plastic Surgery offers all major Botox treatments including treating frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. However, they also perform facial slimming Botox and certain medical Botox treatments such as injections for migraines or hyperhidrosis. Whether you want to look younger, treat chronic migraines, or prevent the early signs of aging, BOTOX injections may help because they deactivate certain responses that cause unnecessary facial movement or activities that cause migraines or sweating.
The cost of BOTOX at Seattle Plastic Surgery is 20 units for $219 and 30 units for $299. These deals are better than others in the area, especially wanting the best providers. To better serve patients, Seattle Plastic Surgery offers three locations:
- Seattle Location: 600 Broadway Suite 320 Seattle, WA 98122
- Kirkland Location: 3100 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033
- Lynnwood Location: 3500 188th St SW #670 Lynnwood, WA 98037
Seattle Plastic Surgery offers weekday appointments as early as 8 am to as late as 9 pm. We know that patients have varying schedules and may not typically be able to get in between 9 am and 5 pm. Thus, Seattle Plastic Surgery extended its hours. One Google review says, "I've been here several times for Botox, and my most recent experience was fantastic. Not only did my injector thoroughly explain the differences of Botox and Dysport before injection, he was personable, professional, and efficient. It has been one week and my face looks amazing."
About Seattle Plastic Surgery: Seattle Plastic Surgery is one of Seattle's top plastic surgery and medical spa clinics. Offering cosmetic treatments ranging from breast augmentation to Botox and dermal fillers to professional skincare, Seattle Plastic Surgery aims to help you achieve all of your aesthetic goals. They are open from 8 am to 9 pm every day to serve patients with a variety of schedules.
Contact: Seattle Plastic Surgery
Phone: 206-324-1120
Email: contactus@seattleplasticsurgery.com
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Intended victim experienced no downtime despite attacker's persistence
DENVER, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its quarterly report on Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) revealed the company mitigated one of its largest ever – a 1.06 terabits per second (Tbps) attack that was part of a larger campaign targeting a single victim. Despite the size and complexity of the attempted attack, the target experienced no downtime.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9039151-lumen-quarterly-ddos-report-q2-2022/
Size was not the only notable element of the failed attack; it was also part of a larger campaign in which the threat actor attempted to leverage multiple techniques. These techniques are called out in the report as emerging trends in the second quarter.
Read the full Q2 2022 DDoS report: https://tinyurl.com/Q2DDoSReport
- Attackers leverage cloud-based services in a fraudulent way to significantly boost their attack capability.
- To be successful at this type of attack, cybercriminals mask their acquisition and control of cloud-based services through compromised hosts or anonymizing services. The attacker then abuses the cloud providers' resources to launch volumetric attacks against their intended victims.
- To learn how to avoid being a victim of compromised cloud services, read the full Q2 DDoS report.
"Using cloud and hosting providers to launch large DDoS attacks creates a unique challenge because it puts both the victim and the provider at risk," said Mark Dehus, director of threat intelligence for Black Lotus Labs, the threat research team at Lumen. "Cloud providers must be vigilant to ensure their services are not being abused. They should also have mitigation methodologies to limit the impact if a threat actor gains unauthorized or fraudulent access to resources."
- Analysis from Black Lotus Labs revealed the 1.06 Tbps attack was part of a larger campaign that lasted 12 minutes. It began when the threat actor attempted to deploy a series of "hit-and-run" attacks. With this technique, victims are typically targeted with a series of consecutive or concurrent attacks that are relatively small in size and duration. Threat actors deploy these attacks to assess a potential victim's defenses and determine which attack methods – if any – will be successful.
- The longest campaign Lumen mitigated in Q2 lasted 21 days, 8 hours.
- Learn how to protect against hit-and-run attacks with Lumen DDoS Mitigation services.
- Late last year, several researchers (including Lumen) began reporting on a rise in attacks targeting VoIP providers. In Q2 2022, one attack vector – Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) – stood out in the data. Although the number of SIP attacks that Lumen mitigated was relatively small – just 1.84% of all mitigations – they represented a 315% increase over Q1 2022, and a 475% increase over Q3 2021.
- While the number of SIP attacks is low compared to tried-and-true methods, attacking SIP is considered a more surgical approach to disrupting VoIP services compared to DDoS brute-force methods like TCP-SYN flooding and UDP-based amplification. For more information about Lumen's previous research into VoIP attacks, read our Q4 2021 DDoS report.
"Organizations of all types can be victimized by DDoS attacks," said Dehus. "Using the intelligence and visibility from the Lumen Platform, Black Lotus Labs can protect Lumen DDoS customers with better insights from the ever-growing list of threats to business-critical systems and data."
- Read the full Q2 2022 DDoS report.
- Visit the Lumen Quarterly DDoS report archive.
- Learn about Lumen's comprehensive DDoS mitigation services.
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New Digital Collectible Series Began by Reimagining Modernist Artists' Work, from Barnett Newman to Ellsworth Kelley and Laslo Maholy Nagy
NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Doodle Labs Corp, the non-fungible token (NFT) company dedicated to bringing established artists and brands to the blockchain, has announced its latest collaboration with globally-recognized New York artist Irene Mamiye for the upcoming release of the DeCiphers digital collectible drop taking place on April 27.
Mamiye will work closely with Doodle Labs to launch the new DeCiphers collection onto the Ethereum blockchain as a series of 1,000 generative NFTs. The partnership will build upon her already successful Ciphers series. Mamiye's Ciphers was conceived by re-interpreting archival images by Ellsworth Kelley, Barnett Newman, and Laslo Maholy Nagy, as if they were fabricated using today's technology.
Employing the use of digital art tools including Photoshop, Unity, and Cinema 4D to reimagine the works of modernist art through the lens of cutting-edge technology, Mamiye's ambition of reframing authorship has allowed her to push the limits of her art and creativity to new levels across the mediums of photography, sculpture, and video.
Mamiye noted the significant meaning she expects the partnership to bring to her work, commenting: "Doodle Labs has allowed me to immortalize my work within the world of digital art, adding a new level of importance and meaning to my previous multi-dimensional work. The platform acts as a conduit in connecting artists like myself with the crypto community, opening new doors for collectors and art enthusiasts alike to discover my work."
The DeCiphers collection continues the conversation of nuance and authorship within the digital age and will be available in a limited quantity and drop of 1,000 NFT minted pieces at www.deciphers.doodlelabs.io.
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About Doodle Labs Doodle Labs is dedicated to bringing established IRL artists and brands to the blockchain in an authentic manner. The platform is powered by Art Blocks generative minting technology, producing high quality one-of-one-of-x NFTS written on chain. For more information, please visit doodlelabs.io
About Irene Mamiye Irene Mamiye is a New York-based artist whose work incorporates photography, video, and digital imaging techniques. With light, color and movement, Mamiye blurs the distinctions between physical and virtual reality. Influenced by her own personal history and artists as diverse as Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Gerard Richter, Mamiye employs intricate and labor-intensive processes to challenge what is expected of the photographic medium. Culling photographs from social media, Mamiye transforms the plentitude of public images into richly layered works that hint at a life lived between screens. With a playful yet mordant humor, Mamiye creates pieces packed with art historical depth and pop cultural abundance. Mamiye's extensive body of work, including digital images, videos and furniture designs has been widely exhibited across the United States, including in the Aperture Foundation's Photography is Magic, curated by Charlotte Cotton, and in the landmark show The Edge of Vision (2009). Mamiye's work was part of the Museum of Art and Design's Multiple Exposures: Jewelry and Photography (2014), and exhibited at SCOPE Art Fair, SELECT Fair (NYC), and Art Hamptons. Her work has been featured in the following publications: Architectural Digest, Interior Design Magazine, Vanity Fair, People Magazine, Elle Décor and InStyle. Irene Mamiye was born in Marseille, France and immigrated to the US as an adolescent. For more information, please visit www.irenemamiye.com
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The University of Georgia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the second phase of the Interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (I-STEM) Research Complex recently.
ATHENS — The University of Georgia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the second phase of the Interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (I-STEM) Research Complex recently.
The 101,000-square-foot, $64 million I-STEM Research Building 2, which was funded by a combination of university and state funds, will support collaborative research in chemistry, engineering and other scientific disciplines.
Paired with Building 1, which opened last fall, the completed I-STEM Research Complex adds more than 200,000 square feet of new space for research and instruction.
“The completion of this facility brings us a step closer to fulfilling a multiyear capital plan to build, renovate and modernize hundreds of thousands of square feet devoted to research and innovation on our campus,” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said. “We are very grateful for the strong support of the governor, the Georgia General Assembly and the Board of Regents, which made this project possible.”
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Dean Alan Dorsey, College of Engineering Dean Donald Leo and student speakers Lori Estes Bright and Christian Freeman addressed the audience, which included Sen. Frank Ginn, Rep. Houston Gaines and Rep. Marcus Wiedower.
“The discipline of engineering really exists at the interface of the basic sciences and the technologies and practices that improve our world,” Leo said. “And the I-STEM research buildings embody that ideal. I-STEM Phase 2 has already helped us attract some of the best and brightest faculty and students to UGA.”
The building features three levels of flexible, open lab space as well as an 88-seat classroom. It will be home to dozens of faculty and graduate students working in STEM fields.
In addition to the new I-STEM building, the university is modernizing existing facilities on South Campus, including the original Chemistry Building and the Biological Sciences Building, to support the institution’s growing research enterprise.
“As we celebrate the newest I-STEM research building and the collaborative learning and spirit of discovery it represents, we are elated about where the work inside this great facility will take us next,” Dorsey said. “It’s a new view from this spot on our campus. A view not fixed in a geographical direction per se, but toward a future we can imagine with the progress and improvements of cures, new products, new materials and new knowledge.”
Those attending the ceremony were invited to take a self-guided tour of the new facility, where students and staff from the Franklin College and the College of Engineering provided information about research projects taking place in the labs.
Bright, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering from Canton, told the audience how the I-STEM Building 2 will support her research on medical device materials that reduce the risk of infections and blood clots.
“As an engineering graduate student at UGA, I get to work with polymer chemists, microbiology specialists and tissue culture and virology experts, who each hold a unique and invaluable perspective on the problems that we face, leading us to develop more effective solutions,” Bright said. “And now we have a space that allows those collaborations to not only continue but to expand.”
Freeman, a doctoral student in analytical chemistry from Conyers, works in a lab that relocated to I-STEM Building 1 last year. He studies the role of cell membranes in the development of antibiotic resistance to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics in the future.
“This type of research requires a lot of room, and thanks to the space available in STEM-1, we’ve been able to create a dedicated work flow to facilitate our research,” Freeman said. “With its instrument venting system, customizable lab spacing, functioning in-house gases, countless integrated fume hoods, expansion of complex instrument use, and collaboration space, this facility will help students and faculty accomplish amazing feats in research.”
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Kathleen Birrane, chair of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology Committee, represented NAIC members by testifying at the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' hearing on "Current Issues in Insurance."
Among the topics discussed, Commissioner Birrane updated the Committee on the NAIC's work this year regarding Cybersecurity, Consumer Data/AI, and Innovation; Race and Insurance; Private Equity; and Climate Risk/Natural Catastrophes and Resiliency.
"The financial strength of our insurance system was tested simultaneously by a global pandemic, historic natural catastrophes, financial volatility, and social unrest, and yet it persevered," testified Commissioner Birrane.
Commissioner Birrane also reiterated the NAIC's support for a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), protecting policyholders during an insurance receivership, and legislation (S. 4110) to provide state insurance regulators a vote on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 19, 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, 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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The suite of tools will provide intuitive video creation solutions to help organizations democratize the creative process and achieve strategic goals
ARLINGTON, Va., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Storyblocks, the first and largest subscription-based platform providing unlimited stock content and rapid video creation tools, today debuted Maker for Teams, a unique and easy-to-use suite of video creation and editing tools that enable businesses to keep up with the massive demand for video.
Video consumption has skyrocketed in recent years making video creation skills essential for companies to keep audiences engaged. Storyblocks' Maker for Teams allows anyone within an organization to be a subject matter expert and create eye-catching videos without mastering the time-consuming complexity of existing video editing software - all while tapping into Storyblocks' vast library of diverse and representative media.
"In our continued efforts to help businesses drive results through video creation, we're thrilled to be introducing Maker for Teams," said TJ Leonard, CEO, Storyblocks. "Content trends are moving at lightspeed today, but the traditional creative process is broken, often making video creation a bottleneck for bringing creative assets to market and preventing businesses from realizing the full ROI of their campaigns. We've launched Maker for Teams to help teams quickly and easily create on-brand content, while simultaneously arming team members with the tools they need to compete and scale at speed."
Maker for Teams' unlimited model and all-in-one platform gives businesses exclusive features including the ability to create custom templates and ensure brand consistency across teams, speeding up creation for all users regardless of skill levels, helping democratize the video creation process and aiding in the production of more diverse storytelling content. The offering also allows for easy collaboration, as team members can share videos, asset folders and approved content with other colleagues in their organization.
The specific Maker for Teams product will act as a feature set on Storyblocks' Maker platform, which integrates Storyblocks' royalty-free library of over 1.75 million professional-quality stock footage clips, templates, music tracks and photos with an easy-to-use editor that guides users through the creation process from start to finish, regardless of their creative or technical experience.
"We're seeing daily shifts in what content audiences are responding to, especially through channels such as social media, education and training platforms and internal communications," said Jordan Chasnoff, CRO, Storyblocks. "These rapid changes were the catalyst for Maker for Teams, built to help our customers scale their content creation efforts more quickly while empowering diverse voices throughout their organizations."
Maker for Teams is available exclusively for Storyblocks users on a business plan.
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- See how Storyblocks is empowering businesses to create faster than ever.
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Storyblocks is a rapid video creation platform that allows individuals and businesses to produce better videos by enabling effortless workflows and creation without boundaries. Storyblocks is a complete content solution for creators and businesses alike, providing an unlimited library of high-quality royalty-free video, audio and images through cost-effective subscription plans.
Built on the belief that all stories deserve a chance to be told, Storyblocks' video, audio and image content prioritizes sourcing diverse people footage in order to represent all identities. With unlimited downloads and worry-free licensing, individuals can build and iterate endlessly with full confidence to meet business goals.
Storyblocks is headquartered in Arlington, VA. To find out more about how Storyblocks is changing the future of content creation, go to www.storyblocks.com and follow Storyblocks on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Clay Center Council votes to change language of deed for high school stadium
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (WIBW) - The Clay Center City Council voted to change the language in the deed for the high school athletic stadium during its Tuesday meeting.
KCLY reports that on Tuesday night, Aug. 16, Clay Center City Council members voted to change the language of the deed for Otto Unruh Stadium - the sports stadium for Clay Center Community High School.
Council Member Phil Kasper said the stadium was deeded to Clay County Public Schools USD 379 following an election in November 1938.
KCLY indicates that in the deed, verbiage allowed the stadium’s use as an athletic field. Therefore, if it had ever been sold the facility would have to be kept as an athletic one. There were also changes made with the easement agreement on the city-owned pump stations on the property.
Kasper said he voted against the measure as he believed other avenues should be explored with the stadium. He also wanted to know what would happen with the property.
Council Member Mike Peerson, on the other side of the agreement, said it made sense for the city to clean up the easements and change the language.
KCLY noted that the vote ended with a tie between the eight council members. Mayor James Thatcher was required to break the tie. He voted yes passing the changes 5-4.
In March, KNCK reported that a $2 million project had been planned for the stadium including a new turf field.
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued a statement today in reaction to the Senate confirmation of Dr. Shereef Elnahal as the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
"We are pleased that the Senate has confirmed an Under Secretary for Health to lead the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position has been vacant for far too long and Dr. Shereef Elnahal's arrival is very overdue. This is a critical time for the Department of Veterans Affairs as it continues to move forward with Electronic Health Record Modernization, deals with the impacts of the COVID pandemic and staffing shortages, plans to care for more veterans exposed to toxic substances, and considers the need to address VA's aging infrastructure. We look forward to working collaboratively with Dr. Elnahal to advance the mission of VHA and ensure it continues to meet the unique needs of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders."
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
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October 18th gathering of authors and medical experts addresses most misunderstood health issue affecting women
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Menopause Day Charleston, a first-of-its-kind women's wellness event, will convene nationally-renowned authors and medical experts to address one of the most pervasive and misunderstood health issues affecting women today: menopause. The event is being hosted on October 18th, World Menopause Day, by the virtual women's forum Hot in Charleston with the goal of bringing knowledge and intergenerational engagement around a health journey affecting as much as one-third of women's lives.
"Women experience powerful physical, emotional and relational challenges during menopause. Our research shows we crave both honest conversation and reliable information about this profound stage, and this forum answers that call with both personal stories and academic data. We intend to spark an ongoing exchange about this universal passage," said Kerri Devine, writer and Founder of Hot in Charleston.
Emceed by Carolyn Murray, WCBD-TV anchor, award-winning journalist and health advocate, and moderated by Devine, the panel discussion and luncheon will welcome women ages 35-65 from across the region at The Gibbes Museum from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. MUSC Women's Health is Presenting Sponsor. https://hotincharleston.com/world-menopause-day/
"MUSC Women's Health is proud to take a leadership role at World Menopause Day Charleston. With our long-standing history of women-centric specialties and meaningful care across the range of women's needs, we are committed to helping lead the conversation on perimenopause and menopause so more women can enjoy informed, healthier lives," said Donna D. Johnson, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MUSC.
More than 50 million American women are approaching perimenopause and menopause. In a 2022 survey of women ages 32-68, Hot in Charleston found that 99% of respondents said women over 30 are not informed about the reality of perimenopause. 73% said they would find it helpful and encouraging to read a personal narrative about a woman going through midlife changes. Peri/menopause symptoms women most battled included night sweats, fatigue, hot flashes, brain fog, weight gain, anxiety and mood changes.
"A groundbreaking aspect of this event is our intergenerational content. Women can be caught off guard by the onset of perimenopause as early as their late 30s. We are seeking to break the silence around the very real health implications they can expect and prepare them with confidence," said Cinelle Barnes, Charleston-based writer, editor, and educator from Manila, Philippines, who will address the issue at the event.
Bestselling author Lee Woodruff will also be featured on the panel. A prominent national speaker on meeting change with courage, Woodruff is author of In An Instant, with husband and anchor Bob Woodruff, Those We Love Most, and Perfectly Imperfect. She will discuss navigating the big changes of marriage, motherhood, and the empty nest.
Other panelists are Connie Guille, MD, MUSC, reproductive psychiatrist and director of the MUSC Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health Program, on the emotional and relational challenges of peri/menopause; Anita Ramsetty, MD, MUSC, Associate Professor at MUSC and board certified in endocrinology, metabolism and nutrition, on the complex physical changes of midlife; and Elaine Eustis, MD, Menopause Solutions, a noted menopause expert and local women's champion, on how women can control their destiny with knowledge, solutions, self-care, and community support.
Business and health leaders supporting World Menopause Day Charleston are Croghan's Jewel Box, Bleecker Family Law, Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding, The Longevity Club, Ibu Movement and Candlefish.
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BEIJING, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced that the following proposed resolutions submitted for shareholder approval have been adopted at its 2022 annual general meeting of shareholders held today:
1. as an ordinary resolution, THAT Mr. Charles Guowei Chao shall be re-elected as a director of the Company at this annual general meeting and retain office until his retirement pursuant to the Company's memorandum and articles of association;
2. as an ordinary resolution, THAT Mr. Pochin Christopher Lu shall be re-elected as a director of the Company at this annual general meeting and retain office until his retirement pursuant to the Company's memorandum and articles of association; and
3. as an ordinary resolution, THAT Mr. Gaofei Wang shall be re-elected as a director of the Company at this annual general meeting and retain office until his retirement pursuant to the Company's memorandum and articles of association.
About Weibo
Weibo is a leading social media for people to create, share and discover content online. Weibo combines the means of public self-expression in real time with a powerful platform for social interaction, content aggregation and content distribution. Any user can create and post a feed and attach multi-media and long-form content. User relationships on Weibo may be asymmetric; any user can follow any other user and add comments to a feed while reposting. This simple, asymmetric and distributed nature of Weibo allows an original feed to become a live viral conversation stream.
Weibo enables its advertising and marketing customers to promote their brands, products and services to users. Weibo offers a wide range of advertising and marketing solutions to companies of all sizes. The Company generates a substantial majority of its revenues from the sale of advertising and marketing services, including the sale of social display advertisement and promoted marketing offerings. Designed with a "mobile first" philosophy, Weibo displays content in a simple information feed format and offers native advertisement that conform to the information feed on its platform. To support the mobile format, Weibo has developed and has been continuously refining its social interest graph recommendation engine, which enables its customers to perform people marketing and target audiences based on user demographics, social relationships, interests and behaviors, to achieve greater relevance, engagement and marketing effectiveness.
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Texas residents are suing their county after books were removed from public libraries
By Nicole Chavez, CNN
Seven residents in Llano County, Texas, are suing county officials, claiming their First and 14th Amendment rights were violated when books deemed inappropriate by some people in the community and Republican lawmakers were removed from public libraries or access was restricted.
This county of 21,000 people in the Texas Hill Country is now part of the growing number of communities in the United States where conservative groups and individuals have pushed to control what titles people have access to and singled out books that deal with race, gender or sexuality.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in US District Court for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, claims county officials removed books from the shelves of the three-branch public library system “because they disagree with the ideas within them” and terminated access to thousands of digital books because they could not ban two specific titles.
“Public libraries are not places of government indoctrination. They are not places where the people in power can dictate what their citizens are permitted to read about and learn. When government actors target public library books because they disagree with and intend to suppress the ideas contained within them, it jeopardizes the freedoms of everyone,” the lawsuit states.
Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham, county commissioners Jerry Don Moss, Peter Jones, and Linda Raschke; library system director Amber Milum and four members of the Llano County library board, Bonnie Wallace, Rochelle Wells, Rhonda Schneider, and Gay Baskin, are named as co-defendants in the case. They did not respond to CNN requests for comment. Llano County commissioner Mike Sandoval, who is also named as a defendant in the suit, declined to comment.
In the lawsuit, Leila Green Little, a mother who lives in Llano County, and the other six plaintiffs argue that county officials removed several children’s books last August in response to complaints from a group of community members who described them as inappropriate. Those titles include “In the Night Kitchen” by Maurice Sendak and “It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health” by Robie H. Harris.
Months later, Texas Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into whether 850 books on the subjects of race or sex that might “make students feel discomfort” were in public school libraries and classrooms. The lawsuit says Wallace eventually sent a spreadsheet with the books from that list that were available in Llano County library’s collection.
In an email to Cunningham and others, Wallace asked “all the pastors to get involved in this. Perhaps they can organize a weekly prayer vigil on this specific issue. … May God protect our children from this FILTH,” the suit alleges.
Some books in Wallace’s spreadsheet were removed from library shelves, including “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, “They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group” by Susan Campbell Bartoletti and “Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen” by Jazz Jennings, the lawsuit says. Wallace was later appointed as vice chair of the library board.
The lawsuit alleges the county suspended access to e-books because they “were unable to remove two Krause List books that offended their politics and personal sensibilities,” dissolved its existing library board and appointed Wallace and others who pushed for book removals, and closed the advisory board meetings to the public.
Green Little, one of the residents who brought the lawsuit, previously told CNN her group of anti-censorship residents attended county meetings, wrote letters to officials and requested public records in efforts to “stop the censorship.”
In addition to attorneys’ fees and a court order declaring that the defendants violated their constitutional rights, the lawsuit seeks an injunction tailored “to end Defendants’ efforts to monopolize the marketplace of ideas, and to ensure that once again there will ‘be the fullest practicable provision of material presenting all points of view concerning the problems and issues of our times,’ for all Llano County library patrons.”
The potential impact
Shirley Robinson, executive director of the Texas Library Association, said she hopes the lawsuit inspires people in other communities to speak up.
“It is a shame that this unnecessary culture war has led to this, but we applaud the efforts of these individuals to utilize the justice system to speak up and say with a clear voice ‘enough is enough,'” Robinson said. “We didn’t ask for this fight, but we’re certainly not going to lay down and let subjective opinion and politics restrict the freedom to read.”
In a recent analysis, PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy organization, found that 1,145 books were banned in communities across the United States from July 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. The majority of those bans involved departures from best practices established by National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and the American Library Association regarding how books and instructional materials should be challenged in schools and libraries, the group said.
For Jonathan Friedman, director of PEN America’s Free Expression and Education program, the lawsuit in Llano County could have a significant impact on the current climate and serve as a reminder of the constitutional protections that people around the country have.
Friedman told CNN there has been “a kind of abrogation of duty” to uphold the First Amendment and there has been “very little resistance” from officials when there are demands to remove materials from school or public libraries.
“Whether that’s in the school board or whether that’s in a library, somebody wants something gone and it appears to be going. At their meetings, there’s no resistance, there’s no friction, there’s no one in some of these rooms saying ‘well, hold on a minute, let’s make sure we exercise due diligence, due process, consider the kind of diversity of opinions as people who our institution serves,'” Friedman said.
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The Trippie Redd x rue21 limited capsule collection features items creatively designed by the artist exclusively at rue21
WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- rue21, a leading American specialty retailer, announced today its Trippie Redd x rue21 collection designed by Billboard Top 100 artist Trippie Redd. This collection marks the retailer's first-ever partnership with the 23-year-old, making him the first-ever rapper to creatively direct a collection for rue21.
Releasing online at www.rue21.com today and in-stores nationwide on August 24, the collection features 34 items designed by Redd, including screen tees, activewear sets, varsity jackets, joggers, and more in sizes XS-4X. Available in girls, guys, and plus, prices range from $24.99 - $69.99. As guest Creative Director, not only did Trippie help design the items, but he also modeled in the brand's photoshoot. In addition to the curated capsule collection, customers will also have the chance to enter an SMS giveaway by texting TRIPPIE to 30628 for an opportunity to win an exclusive autographed skateboard from the artist until September 29.
"Trippie Redd is such a standout talent with massive reach and appeal, whose unapologetic message of individuality resonates with rue21's core values and our Gen Z audience," said Michael Cingolani, Chief Merchandising Officer. "We're very excited to offer our customers an exclusive, curated collection that supports their expression of self, while adding affordable on-trend items to their wardrobe.
Trippie Redd, rapper, singer, and songwriter whose music videos have reached over 37M+ views on YouTube, rose to stardom following his debut album Life's A Trip, debuting at number four on the 2018 Billboard 200 chart. He's known for blending elements of hip hop with the energy of punk and stadium rock in his style and music.
"It's been great working with rue21 on this collection as their first-ever guest Creative Director," said Redd. "I had a great time learning and creating with their team. The pieces we made are affordable and really reflect my personal style. Graphic tees, hoodies, jerseys, and jackets…all pieces you can wear anywhere. I can't wait to see the world wearing the collection."
rue21 is dedicated to building an inclusive brand – offering affordable fashion accessible to all – with 40% of their Gen Z audience from multicultural backgrounds. The brand is fun and positive, with an edge to be on-trend.
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rue21 is a fashion destination that promises to give customers quality styles at accessible prices. They offer the largest selection of products, sizes, and trends that fit every personality and budget. Headquartered just north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Warrendale, they currently operate over 650 US stores in 45 states and online at www.rue21.com.
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Signs Most New Leases in Company's History as Leased Rate Increases on a Sequential Basis
Leading Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recognizes the Inherent Value in the Transaction with HR
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE: HTA) ("HTA") reported that during the second quarter the Company signed its highest level of new leases, approximately 283,000 square feet, since going public in 2012. The Company also signed approximately 550,000 square feet of renewal leases. As a result of HTA's strong performance, total portfolio leased rate increased by 0.3% since Q1 2022, and the Company ended the period at 89.6%.
HTA's new leasing spans across the entire portfolio, with more than 90 leases signed at an average of approximately 3,000 square feet per lease. The Company achieved more than 10,000 square feet of leasing in 10 of its key markets, and more than 5,000 square feet in 17 of those markets. Preliminary re-leasing spreads for the quarter are expected to range from 3% to 4%, and leasing concessions are anticipated to be consistent with the Company's recent performance.
"Over the past year, the HTA team has worked to refine and implement our strategic growth plan, and these strong results are a testament to that and underscore the potential for further growth as we build on this momentum," stated Peter N. Foss, CEO. "I am proud of all that our team has accomplished and thank them for their hard work and commitment to unlocking the value of our portfolio. As we work to complete our pending merger with Healthcare Realty Trust, we will continue executing our strategy to drive future earnings growth and shareholder value creation."
All results are preliminary and subject to final quarter-end closing procedures. Additional details will be provided when HTA files its second quarter financial results. In light of its pending merger transaction with HR, HTA will not provide earnings guidance for 2022.
ISS Recognizes the Inherent Value in the Transaction with HR
The Company is pleased that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services, ("ISS"), recommended that HTA stockholders vote "FOR" the proposed merger with Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated. As previously announced, HTA's special meeting of stockholders will be held on July 15, 2022. Subject to a favorable shareholder vote, the merger is expected to close on July 20, 2022.
About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE: HTA) is the largest dedicated owner and operator of medical office buildings in the United States, with assets comprising approximately 26.0 million square feet of gross leasable area, and with $7.8 billion invested primarily in medical office buildings, as of March 31, 2022. HTA provides real estate infrastructure for the integrated delivery of healthcare services in highly-desirable locations. Investments are targeted to build critical mass in 20 to 25 leading gateway markets that generally have leading university and medical institutions, which generally translates to superior demographics, highly-educated graduates, intellectual talent and job growth. The strategic markets HTA invests in support a strong, long-term demand for quality medical office space. HTA utilizes an integrated asset management platform consisting of on-site leasing, property management, engineering and building services, and development capabilities to create complete, state of the art facilities in each market. We believe this drives efficiencies, strong tenant and health system relationships, and strategic partnerships that result in high levels of tenant retention, rental growth and long-term value creation. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, HTA has developed a national brand with dedicated relationships at the local level.
Founded in 2006 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2012, HTA has produced attractive returns for its stockholders that have outperformed the US REIT index, since inception. More information about HTA can be found on the Company's website (www.htareit.com), Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, 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. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially and in adverse ways from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, without limitation, the following: HTA's ability to consummate the merger (the "Merger") with Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated ("HR") on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary stockholder approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the Merger; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the definitive merger agreement relating to the Merger; risks related to diverting the attention of HTA and HR management from ongoing business operations; failure to realize the expected benefits of the Merger; significant transaction costs and/or unknown or inestimable liabilities; risks associated with stockholder litigation in connection with the Merger, including resulting expense or delay; the risk that HTA's business will not be integrated successfully or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; the ability to obtain the expected financing to consummate the Merger; risks related to future opportunities and plans for HTA, including the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results of the combined company following completion of the Merger; effects relating to the announcement of the proposed transaction or any further announcements or the consummation of the Merger on the market price of HTA's or HR's common stock; the possibility that, if the combined company does not achieve the perceived benefits of the Merger as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial analysts or investors, the market price of HTA's common stock could decline; general adverse economic and local real estate conditions; changes in economic conditions generally and the real estate market specifically; legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing the taxation of REITs and changes to laws governing the healthcare industry; the availability of capital; changes in interest rates; competition in the real estate industry; the supply and demand for operating properties in HTA's proposed market areas; changes in accounting principles generally accepted in the US; policies and guidelines applicable to REITs; the availability of properties to acquire; the availability of financing; pandemics and other health concerns, and the measures intended to prevent their spread, including the currently ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and the potential material adverse effect these matters may have on HTA's business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Additional information concerning HTA and its business, including additional factors that could materially and adversely affect HTA's financial results, include, without limitation, the risks described under Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors, in HTA's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in HTA's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contacts
Financial Contact:
Robert A. Milligan
Chief Financial Officer
P: 480.998.3478
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Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
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Alithya will introduce a 360-degree student view using Microsoft Dynamics
MONTRÉAL, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alithya Group inc. (TSX: ALYA) (NASDAQ: ALYA) ("Alithya") is pleased to announce that it has signed a CAN$2 million contract with a Canadian university to accelerate the digital transformation of its administrative processes and elevate its students' digital experience.
These services will be overseen by Alithya's Higher Education practice, which already advises five other leading Canadian universities.
For this project, Alithya will draw on its expertise in Microsoft products and greymatter®. This solution enhances student engagement and communication all the way from when they're recruited to when they become alumni. With Alithya's support, the Canadian institution will implement student recruitment, enrolment and engagement initiatives and integrate them into their financial management software.
greymatter® is developed by Frequency Foundry, one of Alithya's preferred partners. Built on Microsoft Cloud, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, greymatter® leverages a wide range of features and analytics tools to deliver a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution that automates administrative tasks and breaks down outdated silos.
Alithya owes its reputation in the higher education sector to its extensive expertise in modern software architecture and its highly qualified experts who are fluent in both French and English.
"We are excited to help a new client accelerate their digital transformation. The university will be able to count on highly qualified experts whose impressive knowledge will add real value when implementing the greymatter® CRM solution. Alithya's partnerships and status as a Microsoft Gold give us the necessary expertise to address the needs of the higher education sector by helping them gain a 360-degree student view in the Microsoft Dynamics environment."
Alithya is a trusted leader in strategy and digital transformation, employing a dedicated and highly skilled workforce of 3,900 professionals in Canada, the United States and internationally. Alithya's strategy is based on a plan of accelerated organic growth and complementary acquisitions to create a global leader. The company's integrated offer is based on four pillars of expertise: business strategies, enterprise cloud solutions, application services, and data and analytics.
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WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MILPA Collective releases "Truth Telling and Palabra: A Project at Rikers Island," a report that memorializes a transformative project that brought safety, stability, and healing to incarcerated young people [ages 18-21] and correctional staff at the RNDC jail at Rikers Island in Queens, New York.
From June 2021 through January 2022, at the request of Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi, MILPA and a team of expert consultants led a project at Rikers Island to stabilize conditions for incarcerated young adults and frontline staff. Like most jurisdictions across the country, rates of violence are nine times higher among young adults than any other group, making a focus on young adults key to stabilizing conditions agency-wide.
The MILPA approach of working in community and carceral settings across the U.S via the leadership of formerly incarcerated Chicano Indigenous and Black relatives uniquely positioned them to guide this project. "Our work wasn't about flooding Rikers with more programs. Our work was about making systemic change. Organizing with those who live and work inside, to challenge the systemic racism and toxic culture that sustains the status quo at Rikers," says Juan Gomez, Executive Director of MILPA. "And while we always try to balance urgency with the process, at Rikers, we had to treat every day like a war zone with a disaster relief mission."
In just seven months MILPA led a team of expert consultants and accomplished the following:
- Completed a participatory planning process in partnership with frontline staff and incarcerated young adults
- Designed a new model of jail operations for young adults
- Opened four transformed pilot living units using the new operations model
- Trained upwards of 50 correctional staff to work in the units
- Facilitated healing-engaged workshops
- Crafted a new antiracist policy to codify the new model with an eye toward scale.
Planning and preparation began in June 2021, and on November 1st the first pilot units opened, with the second two opening in mid-December 2021. From then through January 2022, only one fight occurred, while the other RNDC units experienced a total of 47 stabbings and slashings during the same period. Using a unique combination of facility-based organizing tactics, a participatory planning process, and a disaster relief approach, the team built an "inside" coalition of Black and Chicano Indigenous frontline staff and incarcerated people aligned in purpose, process, and hope for the future.
In January 2022, the project ended when Commissioner Schiraldi and his administration were ousted by the incoming Mayor. "While this story has an equivocal ending, the report has been written to memorialize the heart and hard work that staff and incarcerated people put into making this vision a reality while reflecting on its implications for the field."
You can access the full report, "Truth Telling and Palabra: A Project at Rikers Island," here and the Executive Summary here.
About MILPA: MILPA is a non-profit organization that is founded and led by formerly incarcerated Chicano Indigenous people. MILPA is a movement space dedicated to Cultivating Change Makers for The Next Seven Generations. For more, visit milpacollective.org
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dayanna Macias- Carlos
Email: pressoffice@milpacollective.org
Phone: (559)289-9885
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Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states’ teen vaping probe
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the deal Tuesday on behalf of the states plus Puerto Rico, which joined together in 2020 to probe Juul’s early promotions and claims about the benefits of its technology as a smoking alternative.
The settlement, which includes numerous restrictions on how Juul can market its products, resolves one of the biggest legal threats facing the beleaguered company, which still faces nine separate lawsuits from other states. Additionally, Juul faces hundreds of personal lawsuits brought on behalf of teenagers and others who say they became addicted to the company’s vaping products.
The states’ investigation found that Juul marketed its e-cigarettes to underage teens with launch parties, product giveaways and ads and social media posts using youthful models, according to a statement.
“We think that this will go a long way in stemming the flow of youth vaping,” Tong said at a news conference at his Hartford office.
“I’m under no illusions and cannot claim that it will stop youth vaping,” he said. “It continues to be an epidemic. It continues to be a huge problem. But we have essentially taken a big chunk out of what was once a market leader, and by their conduct, a major offender.”
The $438.5 million will be paid out over a period of six to 10 years. Tong said Connecticut’s payment of at least $16 million will go toward vaping prevention and education efforts. Juul previously settled lawsuits in Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina and Washington.
The settlement total amounts to about 25% of Juul’s U.S. sales of $1.9 billion last year. Tong said it was an “agreement in principle,” meaning the states will be finalizing the settlement documents over the next several weeks.
Most of the limits imposed by Tuesday’s settlement won’t immediately affect Juul, which halted use of parties, giveaways and other promotions after coming under scrutiny several several years ago.
Teen use of e-cigarettes skyrocketed after Juul’s launch in 2015, leading the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to declare an “epidemic” of underage vaping among teenagers. Health experts said the unprecedented increase risked hooking a generation of young people on nicotine.
But since 2019 Juul has mostly been in retreat, dropping all U.S. advertising and pulling its fruit and candy flavors from store shelves.
The biggest blow came earlier this summer when the FDA moved to ban all Juul e-cigarettes from the market. Juul challenged that ruling in court, and the FDA has since reopened its scientific review of the company’s technology.
The FDA review is part of a sweeping effort by regulators to bring scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of delays. The agency has authorized a handful of e-cigarettes from Juul’s competitors for adult smokers looking for a less harmful alternative.
While Juul’s early marketing focused on young, urban consumers, the company has since shifted to pitching its product as an alternative nicotine source for older smokers.
“We remain focused on our future as we fulfill our mission to transition adult smokers away from cigarettes - the number one cause of preventable death - while combating underage use,” the company said in a statement.
Juul has agreed to refrain from a host of marketing practices as part of the settlement. They include not using cartoons, paying social media influencers, depicting people under 35, advertising on billboards and public transportation and placing ads in any outlets unless 85% of their audience are adults.
The deal also includes restrictions on where Juul products may be placed in stores, age verification on all sales and limits to online and retail sales.
“These are some of the toughest mandates at any point on any industry,” Tong said, “which is incredibly important because at the end of the day this is about protecting our kids and protecting all of us from a very significant public health risk.”
Juul initially sold its high-nicotine pods in flavors like mango, mint and creme. The products became a scourge in U.S. high schools, with students vaping in bathrooms and hallways between classes.
But recent federal survey data shows that teens have been shifting away from the company. Most teens now prefer disposable e-cigarettes, some of which continue to be sold in sweet, fruity flavors.
Overall, the survey showed a drop of nearly 40% in the teen vaping rate as many kids were forced to learn from home during the pandemic. Still, federal officials cautioned about interpreting the results given they were collected online for the first time, instead of in classrooms.
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Supreme Court Refuses to Review California Law Curtailing Independent Contractors
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to take a case seeking to overturn a California law on worker misclassification, and by doing so expanded employment protections to California truck drivers currently misclassified as independent contractors.
In denying the petition of the California Trucking Association, the court will let stand AB 5, a California law meant to ensure that those who work at the beck-and-call of a company must be considered employees. The measure, which was signed into law in 2019 but hadn't fully gone into effect, was landmark legislation for California truck drivers, particularly at the ports, who rallied with the Teamsters for years against being improperly labeled as contract workers.
"Finally, port truck drivers and so many others across California will have the opportunity to join together and earn a fair wage that allows them to support their families," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President. "These companies can no longer take advantage of workers and fill their own executive pockets with unfairly earned profits."
"AB 5 was a significant victory in the Teamsters' decades-long battle against misclassification in trucking," said Jason Rabinowitz, President of Teamsters Joint Council 7. "We thank the courts for letting stand legislation that guarantees truck drivers the employment protections they deserve. Now it's time to enforce this law."
The Teamsters worked with Attorney General Rob Bonta to help defend the legislation.
"Over the last decade, the California Labor Commissioner found misclassification is rampant at our ports, in construction, package delivery, and more," said Randy Cammack, President of Teamsters Joint Council 42. "The race-to-the-bottom in trucking is going to end in California when the Teamsters help to enforce AB 5."
Companies purposefully and deceptively misclassify their workers as independent contractors to deny workers fair wages and benefits, and to avoid paying employee-related expenses, like unemployment insurance, workers' compensation and Social Security. This corporate greed damages the economy, leaves workers' lives in jeopardy, and puts good employers who play by the rules at a competitive disadvantage.
Lorena Gonzalez, who previously authored AB 5 as a state legislator and now is the incoming Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation, said workers will now have a better quality of life thanks to the law.
"AB 5 stands for the simple principle that all workers deserve the protections of employment status, including the right to unionize," Gonzalez said. "Misclassified truck drivers have been at the forefront of this fight for decades. The courts have spoken and AB 5 is the law of the land. Now it's time for us to crackdown on abusive employers and better the lives of working people."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teen in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian officials said, after the military said he hit a soldier in the face with a hammer.
The military said the soldier was lightly wounded. It provided a photo of the hammer and a knife, which it said was also in the Palestinian’s possession. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the death, near the village of Baytin, and identified the teen as Haitham Mubarak, 17. It had no details about the circumstances behind his death.
Rights groups accuse Israeli forces of using excessive force in their dealings with the Palestinians, without being held accountable. The military says they contend with complex, life-threatening scenarios.
The violence was the latest in a string of incidents this week that has seen deadly confrontations between soldiers and Palestinians. Israel has been carrying out nightly arrest raids in West Bank cities, towns and villages since a spate of attacks against Israelis in the spring killed 19 people.
Israeli fire has killed dozens of Palestinians during that time, making it the deadliest year in the occupied territory since 2016.
The Israeli military says the vast majority of those killed were militants or stone-throwers who endangered the soldiers. But several civilians have also been killed during Israel’s monthslong operation, including a veteran journalist and a lawyer who apparently drove unwittingly into a battle zone. Some local youths who took to the streets in response to the invasion of their neighborhoods have also been killed.
Israel says the arrest raids are meant to dismantle militant networks that have embedded themselves. The Palestinians say the operations are aimed at maintaining Israel’s 55-year military occupation of territories they want for an independent state.
Israel captured the West Bank, along with east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians seek those territories for a future state. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-palestinian-man-shot-dead-after-wounding-israeli-soldier/ | 2022-09-09T00:57:36Z |
At least 30 killed in train station missile strike in eastern Ukraine as civilians try to flee Russian onslaught
By Olga Voitovych and Nathan Hodge, CNN
At least 30 people, including two children, were killed after Russian forces carried out a missile strike on a railway station in eastern Ukraine that was being used by civilians trying to flee the fighting, a regional official said Friday.
Tetiana Ihnatchenko, a spokeswoman for the region of Donetsk where the attack took place, said that first responders had confirmed the initial casualty figures and warned the numbers were likely to rise. At least 100 injuries have been reported so far.
Local police said in a statement that the rockets struck a temporary waiting room, where “hundreds of people were waiting for the evacuation train.”
“This is another proof that Russia is brutally, barbarically killing the civilian Ukrainians, with one goal only — to kill,” the mayor of Kramatorsk said in a statement.
The mayor said that some 8,000 people per day were going to the station to evacuate during the last two weeks. As many as 4,000 people were there when the missile struck.
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement Friday calling the missile strike a “provocation,” in a statement that mirrored recent denials of the indiscriminate killing of civilians in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha.
“All the statements of representatives of the Kyiv nationalist regime about the alleged ‘missile attack’ by Russia on April 8 at the railway station in Kramatorsk are a provocation and absolutely do not correspond to reality,” the statement said.
“On April 8, the Russian armed forces did not conduct or plan any artillery fires in the city of Kramatorsk. We emphasize that the Tochka-U tactical missiles, the wreckage of which was found near the Kramatorsk railway station and published by eyewitnesses, are used only by the Ukrainian armed forces.”
Ukrainian forces have the Soviet-designed Tochka missile in their inventory but it has also been used by Russian and separatist forces in the past.
Russia’s military and senior officials have issued blanket denials of attacks against civilians, most recently claiming — without evidence — that the massacre of civilians in Bucha was staged. The killing of civilians during the Russian occupation of the town has been extensively documented.
The eastern city of Kramatorsk was one of the first places to be targeted by the Russian military when the invasion of Ukraine was launched on February 24. Ihnatchenko said Ukrainians had been using the train station since late February to evacuate the region.
“The Russians knew that thousands of people are there (at the train station) every day,” she said.
Two missiles struck the station, according to the head of Ukraine’s national rail system, Oleksandr Kamyshin. Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of Donetsk regional military administration, said the Russian military used Iskander short-range ballistic missiles.
CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour said the attack was reminiscent of one on a marketplace in Sarajevo during the war in Bosnia, where “ordinary civilians were massacred as they just went about their business.”
Amanpour said such attacks on civilians tend to harden Western resolve and could push the European Union to enact even more sanctions on Russia. Brussels has already approved five rounds of sanctions against Russia since it invaded Ukraine.
The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, condemned the “indiscriminate attack,” while EU President Charles Michel called it “horrifying.”
“This is yet another attempt to close escape routes for those fleeing this unjustified war and cause human suffering,” Borrell said.
Borrell and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week in Kyiv.
The attack comes as Russian forces are preparing for a massive operation in eastern Ukraine to take the contested region of Donbas, Ukrainian authorities say.
Donbas is home to the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, two separatist enclaves that Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized as independent shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine.
For almost eight years, the two regions have been the site of a low-intensity war between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces. More than 14,000 people died in the fighting, and now Kyiv is bracing for more casualties.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the “battle for Donbas” is already underway. He said that the fighting there will be reminiscent of the destructive battles during World War II, as Moscow’s offensive could involve “thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, planes, artillery.”
British intelligence assesses that Russian troops have “fully withdrawn” from northern Ukraine to Belarus and Russia, and many could be transferred to eastern Ukraine to fight in Donbas. Ukrainian military officials also say they have observed a buildup of Russian forces to the east.
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16-year-old girl arrested, charged with attempted murder after high school student stabbed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - Police have arrested a teenager and charged her with attempted murder following a stabbing Tuesday at an Alabama high school.
The 16-year-old suspect was found at the scene at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, taken into custody and charged with attempted murder, Montgomery Police Department Capt. Saba Coleman said.
Police said officers were called to the location around 9:30 a.m. after a report that someone had been cut, WSFA reported. At the scene, medics and officers treated a female student, who had non-life-threatening injuries.
A spokesperson for Montgomery Public Schools confirmed the victim was a student at Lee High.
The school was placed on a soft lockdown following the incident, but it was later lifted.
It’s unclear what prompted the stabbing.
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DETROIT, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy ranks among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report for a fourth year in a row, earning a No. 202 rank in the 2023 National Universities category. Detroit Mercy is the highest ranked private university in Michigan.
Other ranks include:
- Best Value Schools, National Universities – No. 40
- Best Undergraduate Business Programs, Finance – No. 44
- Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs – No. 172
- A+ Schools for B Students
"Detroit Mercy is pleased to be ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the U.S. The outstanding quality and affordability of a Detroit Mercy education is what attracts top students to the University. Our efforts to ensure their success represent the core of everything we do and I want to thank our faculty, staff, board of trustees, alumni, the neighborhood community and friends for helping us achieve these new rankings," said President Donald B. Taylor.
This year's rankings also provide an opportunity to highlight initiatives and developments that have taken place this past year.
Detroit Mercy recently opened the new Student Union, where they can complete financial aid, registration, eat, congregate and socialize. The Student Union is one phase of the multi-million-dollar McNichols Campus Renovation Project.
In February, the College of Engineering & Science received a $1-million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that allows Detroit Mercy and partners to improve access to high-quality computer science education to high school students in Detroit Public Schools Community District.
The McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) was selected as one of only 50 schools from 28 states to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) project "Building a Culture of Belonging in Academic Nursing," which works to create inclusive learning environments and build a more diverse nursing workforce.
Philosophy Professor Juan Carlos Flores recently won a $295,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to create the first critical edition of writings by 13th Century philosopher Henry of Ghent.
Detroit Mercy has also established programs geared toward student and industry needs.
- An accelerated 5-year Health Services Administration master's program (Health Professions).
- A Master of Science in Ethical Leadership (College of Business Administration).
- An accelerated Bachelor of Social Work geared toward transfer students that can be completed in one year.
For more, please visit www.udmercy.edu.
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High Wind Warning issued April 4 at 2:19PM MDT until April 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE…All of the Snake River plain, eastern Magic Valley, the
higher elevations of the central Idaho mountains, the southern
hills and Albion Mountains, the Raft River region, Marsh and
Arbon Highlands, Franklin County and the Oneida region, the Bear
Lake Valley, and the eastern highlands from the Blackfoot
Mountains to the Teton Valley and Centennial Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday. Strongest wind will be this
evening with a peak likely late tonight. The strongest wind on
Tuesday should be in the eastern Magic Valley and the mountains
and valleys to the south.
* IMPACTS…Damaging wind will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/04/04/high-wind-warning-issued-april-4-at-219pm-mdt-until-april-5-at-600pm-mdt-by-nws-pocatello-id/ | 2022-04-04T22:53:03Z |
Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. U.S. ET on August 25, 2022
GUIYANG, China, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Thursday, August 25, 2022, before the open of the U.S. markets.
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on August 25, 2022 or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until September 1, 2022:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform, connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services, including freight listing service, freight brokerage service and online transaction service. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas stations operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Mao Mao
E-mail: IR@amh-group.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
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From product packaging to business operations, HONOR steps up its environmental efforts with technology
SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the World Environment Day, global technology brand HONOR today announced the latest updates to its environmental credentials. From manufacturing and packaging to waste management, HONOR incorporates green practices in the full life cycle of products and its daily operations to actively promote sustainable development for a greener future.
Raising further awareness around the environment and sustainability, a new HONOR Magic Moments Monthly Challenge with the theme "Earth View in the Mirror" kicks off today on Instagram, Facebook and HONOR Global Club. The challenge aims to encourage participants to appreciate and capture the beautiful landscapes around the world. At the same time, HONOR official website has been updated with a new environmental page.
"At HONOR, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our products," said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. "With sustainability and circular economy as part of our product design philosophy, we strive to enhance the eco-friendliness of our products by evaluating their carbon footprint throughout the full life cycle, at the same time reducing the consumption of resources and energy."
Improving Packaging with Environmental Awareness in Mind
To minimize resource consumption, HONOR uses packaging materials that are lightweight, compact, harmless, easy-to-recycle and environmentally friendly. The company also helps to protect the environment by replacing traditional petroleum-based ink and plastics with renewable and biodegradable packaging materials.
Switching from petroleum-based ink to soy ink, HONOR has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 80 tons since 2014. For the HONOR Magic Series, the phone tray is made of sugarcane bagasse instead of plastics, cutting carbon dioxide emission by 32 tons per million units. HONOR has also replaced plastics with paper for the protective film of chargers and data cables, further lowering carbon dioxide emission by 35 tons per 10 million units. In addition, Forest Stewardship Council-certified packaging boxes are used to contain products including the HONOR Magic Series smartphones and the HONOR Watch GS3, which help to conserve a forest area of approximately 122 hectares a year.
Since 2021, HONOR has been working on designing simpler and more robust packaging solution for laptops. Currently, HONOR laptops are all packed in boxes made of singular pieces of folded corrugated cardboard. Medium boxes typically used in delivery have also been eliminated, contribution to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 208 tons in total. For laptops and wearables, HONOR has saved approximately 74 tons of paper, equivalent to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 77 tons, by optimizing the packaging structure and consolidating the management of printed materials.
Meeting Strict Environmental Standards with Industry-Recognized Certifications
On top of satisfying the international requirements, HONOR maintains a more stringent set of internal environmental standards to take an active role in eliminating the potential harmful substances from its smartphones, tablets and other products.
After testing dozens of material formulas in partnership with multiple suppliers, HONOR has settled on using halogen-free power cables for all its smartphones and tablets, a change that resulted in the reduction of hazardous materials in the brand's products by approximately 3,379 tons since it went into effect in 2016. To date, 76 of HONOR's smartphones and tablets have received the Grade A Environmental Label from China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).
Exploring Clean Energy for Greener Operations
With a strong emphasis on environmental protection during its production and operations, HONOR aims to reduce its ecological footprint through energy conservation and emission reduction. While exploring the use of clean energy to lower the carbon dioxide emission of its industrial park, HONOR optimizes the management of facilities to cut energy consumption in daily operations by keeping energy records and monitoring and analyzing relevant data.
HONOR encourages its staff to embrace remote working by taking advantage of telecommunication tools such as audio and video calls to reduce the need for business trips. This change is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 26,761 tons in a year, according to a research report co-authored by the Center Environmental Education and Communications of Ministry of Environmental Protection[1]. Inside the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, HONOR operates 146 shuttle routes, providing a greener option for employees to commute to work and effectively reducing carbon emissions by another 1,317 tons[2].
Adopting sustainability practices with industry partners, HONOR will continue to focus its environmental, social and governance efforts on green initiatives. While achieving the sustainable development of the company, HONOR strives to build a new intelligent world for everyone with innovation and technology.
About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR's portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.
For more information, please visit HONOR online at www.hihonor.com or email newsroom@hihonor.com
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Company Achieves $112 Million in Run-Rate Revenue, Reaffirms Consolidated Full Year Run-Rate Revenue
First Quarter GAAP Revenues of $26.1 million, up 50% Year-over-Year
Successful Execution of Organic and Acquisition Strategy Compound Growth and Bolster Outlook
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. ("FiscalNote"), a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, which demonstrate the company's continued successful execution of its strategic plan enabling durable organic growth, best-in-class margins, strong recurring revenue model, accelerated product innovation, and a continued path to profitability.
"I am incredibly pleased to announce another tremendous quarter for FiscalNote as the company continues to see significant growth in Run-Rate Revenue, a key management metric, underscoring successful execution against our M&A and organic strategy and building a sustainable baseline for future growth. Our increasing scale, compounding recurring revenue,and market expansion have allowed us to grow our GAAP revenues 50 percent from a year ago. We remain confident that our targeted investments in new, high-growth opportunities such as global geopolitical insights and market intelligence will continue to provide a sustainable competitive advantage and solidify our position as category creator. Additionally, amidst a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty ranging from actions to stem inflation and supply chain issues to emerging ESG issues, our expanding product portfolio has positioned us to more efficiently deliver incremental value to our customers and increase retention through cross-sell opportunities," said FiscalNote CEO & Co-founder, Tim Hwang. "This performance underscores the confidence in our ability to drive revenue growth and earnings improvement as the company grows to achieve operating scale."
"We are pleased to see the continued execution of the business plan," said Manoj Jain, CEO of Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Maso Capital. "FiscalNote continues to harness the incredible momentum and opportunities generated by its 2021 M&A efforts. This is empowering the company to successfully implement its strategy of helping global customers turn insights into action from its AI-enabled models and data aggregation capabilities, which equip them with the tools and services they need to stay ahead of rapidly evolving policy, environmental, corporate, and regulatory challenges."
Management KPIs as of March 31, 2022:
- Consolidated Run-Rate Revenue[1] rose to $112 million from $97 million in the prior year period, representing an increase of 16% organic growth. FiscalNote expects organic Run-Rate Revenue[2] growth to accelerate to 25-30% by the end of 2022.
- With approximately 90% of Run-Rate Revenue recurring, the Company's annual recurring revenue[3] totaled $100 million.
- Q1 2022 net revenue retention rate was 98%, up from 96% in the prior year period.
First Quarter 2022 Operational & Customer Highlights:
Major geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory action has driven accelerated growth and product innovation in various parts of FiscalNote's business during the quarter. Highlights include:
- Continued expansion of the Company's customer base across a variety of emerging and regulated industries, including securing new relationships with Xero, First Solar, Plastipak, and Ingredion.
- Introduction of Fireside State, the CRM industry's all-in-one constituent relationship management SaaS platform specifically designed for lawmakers and staff at the State and Local levels of government.
- Full launch of CQ Federal's AI-enabled transcription technology for customers, delivering faster and more expanded transcripts coverage of timely Congressional events by leveraging FactSquared's proprietary technology.
- FrontierView and Oxford Analytica together reached heightened levels of interest and engagement during the quarter - driven by events such as inflation, global slowdown concerns, and the effects of the conflict in Ukraine - allowing both products to deliver unparalleled value and results for customers by helping them convert incisive economic and geopolitical intelligence and critical market insights into action.
- Release of additional product enhancements to Equilibrium's ESG360 platform including key updates to metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking by leveraging the combination of FiscalNote AI Solutions and Equilibrium to empower organizations to benchmark ESG performance relative to their peers, partners, or competitors.
- Predata launch of Resonance, a new product designed to help monitor multiple tracked narratives, set campaign objectives, and evaluate messaging effectiveness against target audience engagement baselines - all within a single, customizable dashboard view.
- Board.org launched its Data Privacy Board, a community for heads of privacy at the world's largest companies to share valued peer insights, best practices, and answers to their toughest questions.
- The Company was recognized as one of "America's Best Startup Employers" 2022 by Forbes for the third year in a row.
2022 Financial Outlook:
- Reiterating full year consolidated Run-Rate Revenue of $173 million, representing 58% year-over-year growth.
- Anticipating full year Adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately $23 million, representing a 13% year-over-year improvement.
- Company reaffirms its expectation of reaching positive Adjusted EBITDA within the fourth quarter of 2023.
As previously announced, FiscalNote plans to become a publicly-traded company pursuant to a business combination agreement dated November 7, 2021, as amended on May 9, 2022, with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DSAC) ("Duddell Street"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. Completion of the proposed business combination is subject to Duddell Street's registration statement on Form S-4 being declared effective by the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the approval of the proposed business combination by Duddell Street's shareholders, and other customary closing conditions. Duddell Street's Class A ordinary shares are currently traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "DSAC." Upon completion of the proposed business combination, FiscalNote's Class A common stock is expected to be publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "NOTE."
The SEC is continuing the regulatory review process for the registration statement. Once completed, the parties will seek required shareholder approvals and proceed to close the proposed business combination, with an anticipated target closing date in Q2 of this year.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote is a leading global technology provider of legal and policy data and insights. By combining AI capabilities, expert analysis, and legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical data, FiscalNote is reinventing the way that organizations minimize risk and capitalize on opportunity. Home to CQ, Roll Call, Oxford Analytica, and VoterVoice, FiscalNote empowers clients worldwide to monitor, manage, and act on the issues that matter most to them. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
About Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Duddell Street is sponsored by Hong Kong-based hedge fund Maso Capital. Since inception, Maso Capital has invested in more than one thousand companies and situations across multiple sectors and geographies. Leveraging its stature and reputation in Hong Kong and its experienced investment team, Maso Capital has had investments in a number of TMT, healthcare, fintech and consumer companies in the region. For more information, please visit DSAC.co.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with its proposed business combination with FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. ("FiscalNote"), Duddell Street (DSAC) has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of Duddell Street, and will file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. Duddell Street's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and, when available, the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about FiscalNote, Duddell Street and the proposed business combination. Promptly after the Form S-4 is declared effective by the SEC, Duddell Street will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the business combination and other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of Duddell Street are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed business combination. The documents filed by Duddell Street with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
Duddell Street and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect to the business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Duddell Street will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available at www.sec.gov. Information about Duddell Street's directors and executive officers and their ownership of Duddell Street shares is set forth in Duddell Street's prospectus, dated October 28, 2020. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed business combination when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.
FiscalNote and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Duddell Street in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that FiscalNote's management uses to evaluate its operations, measure its performance and make strategic decisions, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects further adjustments to EBITDA to exclude certain non-cash items and other items that FiscalNote's management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. FiscalNote's management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful for investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as management. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for net loss, net loss before income taxes, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Using these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze FiscalNote's business would have material limitations because the calculations are based on the subjective determination of FiscalNote's management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant. In addition, although other companies in FiscalNote's industry may report measures titled EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA or similar measures, such non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from how FiscalNote calculates non-GAAP financial measures, which reduces their comparability. Because of these limitations, investors should consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and other financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "pro forma," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding FiscalNote's industry and market sizes, future opportunities for FiscalNote and Duddell Street, FiscalNote's estimated future results and the proposed business combination between Duddell Street and FiscalNote, including pro forma market capitalization, pro forma revenue, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood, timing and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the proposed transaction. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Duddell Street's and FiscalNote's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Duddell Street's or FiscalNote's control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Duddell Street and FiscalNote do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[1] Run-Rate revenue is defined as the annualized subscription revenue at the period end plus the last twelve months' non-subscription revenue.
[2]Organic Run-Rate Revenue is defined as the annualized subscription revenue at the period end plus the last twelve months' non-subscription revenue for the legacy platform and acquisitions completed in the previous year.
[3]Annual recurring revenue is calculated on an account level by annualizing the contracted subscription revenue at the period end.
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Olympian injured in downtown Los Angeles attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Olympic volleyball player was attacked Friday in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bones in her face and left one of her eyes swollen shut, the athlete said in videos posted to social media.
Kim Glass, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had been leaving a lunch on Friday afternoon when she saw a man run up with something in his hand. He was on the other side of a car, in the street, when he threw the object — what Glass believes might have been a metal pipe or bolt — at her face.
“He just like looked at me with some pretty hateful eyes,” she said in videos posted to Instagram. “It happened so fast, he literally flung it from the street, he was not even close to me at all.”
Bystanders restrained the man — identified by police as Semeon Tesfamariam, 51 — until officers arrived to take him into custody.
Tesfamariam was booked on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to Officer Drake Madison, a Los Angeles police spokesperson. He is being held without bail. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf or when he is scheduled to appear in court.
Glass, a Los Angeles native, posted videos showing her injuries to her eye, nose and cheek. She said she believes her vision will be OK and thanked a doctor for stitches near her eyebrow.
“Just be safe out there,” she said in the videos. “You shouldn’t have to be fearful when you walk.”
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of XRAY 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 that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/dentsply-sirona-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29734&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of XRAY 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 August 1, 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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Judge set to hear challenge of Mississippi abortion law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge is holding a hearing Tuesday to consider a lawsuit filed by Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, which is trying to remain open by blocking a law that would ban most abortions in the state.
The law — which state lawmakers passed before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 ruling that allowed abortions nationwide — is set to take effect Thursday.
The Jackson Women’s Health Organization sought a temporary restraining order that would allow it to remain open, at least while the lawsuit remains in court.
The closely watched lawsuit is part of a flurry of activity that has occurred nationwide since the Supreme Court ruled. Conservative states have moved to halt or limit abortions while others have sought to ensure abortion rights, all as some women try to obtain the medical procedure against the changing legal landscape.
If Chancery Judge Debbra K. Halford grants the clinic’s request to block the new Mississippi law from taking effect, the decision could be quickly appealed to the state Supreme Court.
The new Mississippi law says abortion will be legal only if the pregnant woman’s life is in danger or if a pregnancy is caused by a rape reported to law enforcement. It does not have an exception for pregnancies caused by incest.
Mississippi was one of several states with a “trigger” law contingent on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. The law was passed in 2007 and has never been challenged in court.
The clinic’s lawsuit cites a 1998 Mississippi Supreme Court ruling that said the state constitution invokes a right to privacy that “includes an implied right to choose whether or not to have an abortion.” That state decision was rooted in U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 1973 and 1992 that established or protected abortion rights but were overturned on June 24.
In arguments filed Sunday, the state attorney general’s office said the Mississippi Constitution does not recognize a right to abortion and the state has a long history of restricting the procedure.
“Text, history, and precedent all show that the Mississippi Constitution does not protect a right to abortion and that the laws here are valid,” the attorney general’s office wrote.
The lawsuit was filed three days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in a case that originated in Mississippi.
The clinic has continued to see patients, but owner Diane Derzis said it will close if the near-ban on abortions takes effect.
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$15 million overhaul will preserve the iconic 92-year-old landmark residence
The acquisition ensures Aurora will remain affordable and accessible to its senior population for decades to come
SAN ANTONIO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, today announced the acquisition of the historic Aurora Apartments (Aurora) tower in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of San Antonio. Located at 509 Howard Street, the 11-story building comprises 105 apartments that are home to low-income senior residents. Fairstead will invest $15 million to rehabilitate Aurora Apartments while preserving Aurora's affordability and historic character long-term.
The renovations will modernize the interior homes of the 92-year-old property and preserve its historic façade as well as original mosaic tile flooring and walls, historical interior doors, and hardware. Renovations will upgrade the infrastructure of the building including a new emergency generator, electrical panels and main switchgear, installing a sprinkler system, two new elevators, and new roofing. The apartments will also be upgraded with new Energy Star appliances, kitchens and bathrooms, and HVAC units. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
"Fairstead is proud to be stewards of historic properties across the country, and we are bringing our approach to preserving both history and affordability to the Aurora Apartments," said Allan Izzo, Director, Development at Fairstead. "By expanding our footprint in Texas, we can ensure that its critical affordable housing stock is not only protected but improved and modernized. Our plan to overhaul the homes at Aurora will ensure our senior residents can age in place with dignity – something we are committed to doing nationwide."
Fairstead is financing the rehabilitation in partnership with the Las Varas Public Facility Corporation, a nonprofit managed by the San Antonio Housing Authority, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Capital One, N.A., and Boston Financial.
"About half of the residents receiving housing assistance from SAHA are elderly on a fixed income," said Tim Alcott, the San Antonio Housing Authority Chief Legal and Real Estate Officer. "We celebrate partnerships that help maintain affordable housing options for the families we serve and provide a place of security."
"Boston Financial is proud to have partnered with Fairstead on the preservation of Aurora Apartments in San Antonio, Texas. Our investment has helped Fairstead to modernize 105 units of housing for the residents of this historic community, especially seniors, and preserved much-needed affordable homes for the region," said Stephen Napolitano, Senior Vice President, Boston Financial. "We believe in Fairstead's commitment to building vibrant communities across the US, and our work together reinforces our own vision to create a future where everyone has a home, one investment at a time."
"This renovation will help bring transformative change to Aurora Apartments with fully renovated unit interiors and common areas, as well as accessibility and energy efficiency improvements" said Evan Williams, senior vice president of Agency Finance at Capital One. "By leveraging our relationships with Fairstead and Freddie Mac, as well as the rest of the development team, Capital One was able to arrange an index lock, which mitigated the risk of interest volatility and ensured the project benefited from a 2.92% treasury rate."
Fairstead is partnering with the non-profit Rainbow Housing Assistance to provide much-needed social services to residents through the company's commitment to Community Impact.
"Rainbow is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Fairstead at Aurora Apartments. We are excited to bring valuable programs and services to the residents of the community and promote social and economic advancements while ensuring tenant stabilization," said Flynann Janisse, President and Executive Director of Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation. "Rainbow will offer a variety of programs targeting financial literacy, credit enhancements, education, ESL, career development and immediate employment. We will establish tailored programing to meet the unique needs of each individual and family that calls Aurora Apartments home. We look forward to lifting lives in partnership with Fairstead."
Built in 1930 as a luxury hotel in the Neo-Gothic architectural style, Aurora is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Known for its hand-carved fireplaces and grand common spaces, the vintage 11-story apartment building will remain a pet-friendly place to call home. Half of the building's units are reserved for residents making up to 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and the other half are for households making up to 60 percent AMI.
This news follows Fairstead's recent acquisition of the 160-unit affordable housing complex Gateway Apartments at Lake Jackson in the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Fairstead is renovating and expanding Gateway's amenity offerings, including a fitness room and playground, and is transforming the property's outdoor recreation spaces to create a more connected community for residents.
About Fairstead
Fairstead is a purpose-driven vertically integrated real estate developer specializing in creating sustainable, high-quality housing. The firm's national footprint includes more than $6 billion in assets and identified pipeline. With offices in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead's team manages 90+ communities across the country and runs its comprehensive real estate platform, which includes acquisitions and development, venture capital investments in prop tech, design and construction, energy and sustainability, property management, marketing, and leasing. The firm also administers one of the industry's most proactive community impact programs to provide on-site support services to residents. For more information, visit www.fairstead.com.
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Oklahoma executes James Coddington for 1997 hammer killing
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has executed a man for a 1997 killing despite a recommendation from the state’s Pardon and Parole Board that his life be spared.
Fifty-year-old James Coddington received a lethal injection on Thursday at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. He was pronounced dead at 10:16 a.m.
Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected Coddington’s clemency petition and declined to commute Coddington’s sentence to life in prison without parole.
Coddington was convicted and sentenced to die for beating 73-year-old Albert Hale to death with a hammer.
Prosecutors say Coddington, then 24, became enraged when Hale refused to give him money to buy cocaine.
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NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced exclusive sponsorship of the fourth annual Creative Equals Business, which launched in 2018 to support the development of female leaders in creative industries across the U.K.
Creative Equals Business is a six-month program comprised of 8 modules that frame inclusion as a driver of organizational transformation, impacting creativity and profitability. Through hybrid in-person and virtual sessions, program participants receive invaluable executive leadership development and networking with other cohort members and industry-leading experts on creativity, leadership, and inclusion.
"Tackling gender equity at the highest levels of our organization is a high priority for us," said Stagwell Chief People Officer Stephanie Howley. "With CPB London Managing Director Helen James at the helm, Creative Equals Business has proven to be a force multiplier in the push to improve C-suite representation. We're proud to continue our support of the programme and to have mentors such as Anomaly Global CEO Karina Wilsher helping to diversify marketing leadership for the better."
Creative Equals Business is a subsidiary of Creative Equals, a global consultancy that helps workplace cultures grow through innovation, stronger customer relationships, authentic marketing, and business resilience through volatile times.
"Making progress in business requires that our thinking, the ways we strategize, and how we execute within our organizations are progressive, too – that means having a leadership makeup that's reflective of the communities we communicate to daily," said CPB London MD and Creative Equals Joint Founder Helen James. "Stagwell's continued support helps ensure that women leave our programme armed with the tools they need to adapt and excel as leaders in creative industries that are constantly changing."
Applications for Creative Equals Business are open through August 31, 2022 to senior women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people stepping into leadership positions. Apply here.
To date, the program has supported the growth and leadership development of over 200 women.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Watsonville Taco Bell will be unveiling a new look and updated services, so fans can Live Más and enjoy más. The Watsonville restaurant is located at 14 Green Valley Rd., Freedom, CA 95019 and will reopen to the public starting Friday, July 22, 2022. The location now features a new outdoor dining patio, interior and exterior design upgrades, plus new and improved services.
"We are excited to welcome back our guests to the Watsonville Taco Bell and share with them our modernized restaurant," said SG Ellison, President for Diversified Restaurant Group. "We've given the restaurant a brand new look from the inside out and added some features that elevate the guest experience. We've also upgraded our operations, so our crew can better serve our customers."
Highlights of the newly remodeled Watsonville Taco Bell include the addition of a new outside patio with seating, brand new dining room furniture and layout, new bathrooms, and a new modern look for the exterior of the restaurant. On the service side, the location now features a dedicated delivery pickup window located inside the restaurant, an improved Bellhop layout that provides easier ordering outside, plus upgraded kitchen equipment and line setup that allow the crew to offer speedier service.
The restaurant will offer all of the Taco Bell Mexican-inspired fan favorites of tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. In addition to dine-in, the Watsonville location also offers a drive-thru, online ordering for pickup, and delivery.
The Watsonville restaurant is owned and operated by Diversified Restaurant Group. The company owns nearly 300 Taco Bell locations across California, Nevada, Kansas, and Missouri and employs more than 5,000 team members.
For more information, visit www.tacobell.com.
Diversified Restaurant Group is a restaurant business comprised of owners and operators working to innovate and grow with quick service and fast casual brands across the country. What started as a limited partnership in a 30-unit Taco Bell franchise in 2012, has since grown into a 300+ unit, multi-brand QSR operation with restaurants in Nevada, California, Kansas, Missouri and Alaska.
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NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioChain Institute Inc., ("BioChain"), a leader in high-quality processed bio-sample products and services, is excited to officially be a 10X Visium Certified Service Provider, providing custom-tailored whole transcriptome services and off the shelf Visium characterized tissues, further expanding its spatial biology catalog.
"Everyone here at BioChain is proud to be expanding our spatial biology portfolio to include 10X Visium custom services and characterized tissues. Visium allows us to enable researchers to answer new complex biological questions, powering new therapeutic discoveries and accelerating drug development" said Dr. Zhongdong Liu, COO of BioChain.
A versatile method for normal, diseased, and tumor samples, spatial transcriptomics has been termed the "new frontier" in molecular biology due to the immeasurable potential of new discoveries and thus, has seen immense growth in recent years. Examining the spatial proximity of cells within tissues, alongside differential gene expression analysis, offers a much more comprehensive picture of disease development, key mutation drivers, and possible therapeutic targets. Map the whole transcriptome, unravel biological architectures, and discover new biomarkers in normal and diseased tissues while simultaneously visualizing the spatial organization of awe-inspiring cell types, states, and biomarkers.
Histological tools like in situ hybridization or immunohistochemistry are limited in the breadth of analysis they can perform. The Visium spatial gene expression solution increases the level of precision by blending immunofluorescence protein detection and unbiased spatial gene expression, in the same tissue section, alongside histological analysis.
BioChain's selection of ready-to-use, off the self, 10X Visium characterized tissues have already completed the robust Visium workflow (sample prep, imaging, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis), allowing researchers to bypass executing a custom Visium experiment, saving valuable time and money. This enables scientists to unreservedly review the Visium data and the tissues before purchasing while having the option to effectively scale to a custom-tailored experience for further experimental control.
BioChain specializes in providing a fully customizable, end-to-end, spatial service with in-house IRB approved tissues (including frozen, FFPE, xenograft, and matched- pair tissues from mice, human, and non-human primate donors), histopathology team services, digital scanning services, and an expert NGS data analysis team to fulfill every spatial research need.
Trusted by the top 500 global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic leaders for over 25 years, BioChain's biggest advocates are our customers. Advancing accurate disease diagnosis and drug discovery for biomedical professionals, BioChain is here for you every step of the way with high quality biospecimens, kits, reagents, instruments, and services.
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LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalos Labs ("Kalos" or "the Company"), a proprietary web3 bridge technology that provides customized NFT platforms, wallets, and other metaverse experiences, today announced their first web3 bridge activation with Axiom Space, a leader in human spaceflight and human-rated space infrastructure, to develop unique NFT collection. As part of the partnership, Kalos helped Axiom develop their collection featuring artist Michael Kagan who designed the augmented reality "Spacewalker" NFT that was among several which will initiate minting from space imminently and will be available on Axiom's NFT marketplace shortly.
Shari Glazer, CEO of Kalos Labs, commented on the news, "Bringing together Axiom and Michael Kagan for Kalos' first partnership is a dream scenario. With the beauty of the 3D spacewalkers combined with the wonder of space travel – we know this NFT sale is going to be the first of many exciting releases for Axiom and we are thrilled to provide them with the support to make their dreams a reality. It was important to us to make these NFTs available to the widest audience possible so you can pay for these with fiat in addition to crypto."
Kalos brought together the Axiom team and artist Michael Kagan to create exclusive pieces for Axiom such as Kagan's AR Spacewalker. Axiom's custom NFT marketplace will feature various digital artwork by astronauts and artists. Axiom NFT collection holders will get unique utility depending on the NFT they purchase giving owners exclusive access to crafted experiences around Axiom's space missions along with early previews of upcoming events and releases. Some of the specific utilities provided by certain NFTs in the collection include:
- VIP & General Admission Tickets for a future launch
- VIP Party Tickets for a future launch
- Tickets to an Axiom Astronaut Dinner
- The 1 of 1 Spacewalker will also come with an Exclusive Michael Kagan framed and signed 24x24 Print and a Michael Kagan Virtual or In-Person Studio Visit
This unique partnership was made possible by proprietary technology developed by Kalos Labs that creates a bridge to facilitate brands like Axiom during their first foray into the web3 world.
"We're pleased to debut the official Axiom Space NFTs to the global space community. It has been our mission to make the dream of traveling to space a reality for more of humanity and we see this NFT collection that we worked on with Kalos Labs as a first step in getting everyone involved," said Tejpaul Bhatia, Chief Revenue Officer of Axiom Space. "Axiom's NFT collection not only features amazing art from Michael Kagan but unique utility that will allow space fans to get involved in our next mission!"
In addition to Michael Kagan's Spacewalker, Axiom's custom NFT marketplace will feature digital artwork associated with space. To view, purchase, and learn more about the entire NFT collection, please visit: https://nft.axiomspace.com/
About Kalos Labs
Kalos Labs provides a bridge for global brands to connect with web3 communities to activate new markets for content, products and services. The Company can build customized NFT platforms and provide other web3 development support for global brands, artists, media networks, fashion designers, influencers, and more. The Kalos team will leverage this experience to give clients access to best-in-class inventory optimization and monetization solutions across a full suite of web3 capabilities.
To learn more about Kalos Labs, please visit: https://www.kaloslabs.io
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Putin’s war on Ukraine has ‘driven US-Russia relations into the depths,’ US ambassador to Moscow says
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
The Russian war on Ukraine has “driven US-Russia relations into the depths,” US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan told CNN on Thursday.
Although the top envoy did not say that the relationship between Washington and Moscow was at its absolute lowest point, Sullivan noted that it was “about as bad as it could be.”
“US-Russia relations were bad when I arrived here in January of 2020,” and “they have just gotten worse, spiraled downward, since then,” he said.
In an interview from Moscow with Alisyn Camerota on “CNN Newsroom,” Sullivan said there has been “very little engagement with the Russian government,” and his communications have focused on the detained US citizens and “the functioning of our embassy,” which is under sharp restrictions imposed by the Russian government.
On Wednesday, American Trevor Reed was released from Russian custody in a prisoner swap — a major development in which Sullivan was a key player. However, other Americans remain detained, including Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, the latter of whom has asked why he was “left behind.”
“Why was I left behind? While I am pleased Trevor is home with his family, I have been held on a fictitious charge of espionage for 40 months,” Whelan said in a statement to his parents and shared with CNN. “The world knows this charge was fabricated. Why hasn’t more been done to secure my release?”
Sullivan told CNN that he “couldn’t agree with Paul more in the sense that he has been convicted of a fabricated charge.”
“I’ve been advocating for his release both publicly in negotiations with the Russian government since before I got here as ambassador, when I was deputy secretary of state when Paul was originally arrested back in December of 2018,” he said.
“I’ve never relented in my advocacy for Paul in engagement with the Russian government, for Paul’s release,” Sullivan added, noting that “this case, Trevor’s case, is just one step.”
On the Russian war in Ukraine, Sullivan suggested it is up to one man — Russian President Vladimir Putin — to bring the brutal conflict to an end.
“This war started with a decision by President Putin; this war will end with a decision by President Putin,” he said, adding that the United States is “going to do all we can to make sure that that decision is a strategic defeat for him and his government, and not a victory for him in Ukraine.”
The US ambassador said the rhetoric about Russia potentially using nuclear weapons has escalated in “a dramatically irresponsible way recently,” but noted it “isn’t new,” citing pre-war conversations that would “spiral” to warnings about nuclear confrontation if the US and NATO continued to support Ukraine.
“And my reaction on the other side of the table is astonishment,” Sullivan said. “And unfortunately, what we’ve seen most recently is, at the most senior levels of the US government, an escalation of that rhetoric.”
Sullivan said the US has ratcheted down in response, noting that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had paused and then canceled a missile test despite preplanning and notifying the Russian government.
“We do not engage in irresponsible rhetoric with respect to nuclear weapons,” Sullivan told CNN.
The US is “prepared to deter nuclear aggression against the United States,” he added.
“We won’t succumb to nuclear blackmail, but we won’t tolerate nuclear saber rattling and nuclear brinksmanship,” he said.
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Sheriff: Attempted kidnapping suspect told boy he was cute, tried to get him into car
By Bob Hazen
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ORLANDO (WESH) — A man accused of attempting to kidnap a child in Orange County on Monday is expected to face a judge Wednesday.
Vinh Nguyen, 37, was arrested on charges of false imprisonment, luring of a child and battery.
Officials say they say they got a tip from someone who recognized the man from a video released to the public, and the suspect lives right around the corner.
Deputies say the tip helped, along with a report they got last year that Nguyen had offered a ride to a 13-year-old.
Investigators say in this week’s incident, Nguyen stopped a boy walking to Azalea Park Elementary, pinched his cheeks, told him he was cute, then offered him a ride to school.
The boy refused and reported it to his school.
The sheriff’s office says when they questioned Nguyen, he said he’d seen the child walking several times and admitted he called him cute, and did ask him to get in his car.
Detectives say Nguyen told them he only planned to drive the boy to school, nothing else, and that he didn’t think he did anything wrong.
WESH 2 spoke to parents, walking their own kids to school, who were very upset about it.
“That is really scary to know that, because I take her to school every day, I just– Oh my gosh,” Tyree Sandy said.
“I keep an eye out for other kids because I know a lot of parents don’t have that luxury, even if they would like to,” Samantha Gaugler said.
In a recorded call that went out to parents, the Azalea Park Elementary school principal gave some additional advice.
“Please talk to your children about stranger danger, remind them to be aware of their surroundings, and walk or bike to school in groups,” the school’s principal said.
Detectives believe Nguyen may have tried to approach other children and they encourage any other victims to come forward.
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle at 10th & Topeka succumbs to injuries
Published: May. 13, 2022 at 3:18 PM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Officials say the man critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle near Downtown Topeka has died of his injuries.
Topeka Police say they were notified on May 3, 2022 that Richard Perez, of Topeka, had passed away.
Perez was struck by a vehicle near 10th and SW Topeka Blvd. around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Lt. Manuel Munoz told 13 NEWS that the driver of the vehicle who struck Perez remained on the scene after the accident and was not arrested. Munoz said the case is still under review and will be turned over to the Shawnee Co. District Attorney’s Office following its completion.
Officials have not said what led to the incident or exactly where it occurred.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As fear and tension of another global health crisis continues to sweep the nation; an unlikely hero emerges from the ashes to help save humanity; food! The food we put in our bodies provides not only the nutrition we need to survive, but it also can heal us and protect us from potential threats. The more nutrient-dense food we eat and the less harmful (and potentially cancer-causing) chemicals we use to treat it, the greater the chance our bodies have to use it as fuel to protect us from all sorts of disease and health problems. Buying organic is an excellent step in this process, but growing your own food for yourself and your community is an even better option, and Backyard Farming Supply is here to help!
Proper nutrition is the ultimate building block to help build a great immune system and give your body the tools to elicit a healthy immune response. Understanding how your food is grown, what it's grown with, and how it is treated is important when trying to build a healthy immune system through your diet. The easiest way to control what your food is being treated with, fertilized with, and cleaned with is to grow it yourself. This may seem impossible, but in reality, it is much easier to achieve than you think. Plus, being able to educate the next generation on how to grow their own food organically and sustainably is a gateway to future generations being more healthy, having a better immune system, and a better quality of life. This can also prevent your family from food shortages in grocery stores. So, not only will you be healthier by eating food that you have grown yourself, but you will create a smaller carbon footprint, save money and not be as reliant on grocery store stocks.
To achieve this most effectively, we must work together. Think about it. If even 25% of your community was growing SOME food at their residence, we could grow enough food ourselves to feed everyone. The closer the community becomes, the more they can work together to diversify their crop selection so that everyone gets some of what they need. One family could specialize in growing all the spices everyone will need. Another few could grow all the vine vegetables like peas and tomatoes. Others could grow your underground plants like potatoes, onions and carrots. Even more could do bush-style plants like peppers, eggplant and squash. The possibilities are endless!
If you have any questions, reach out to the good people at Backyard Farming Supply for all your craft gardening needs. They have the people, the resources and the tools you need to maximize the quality of your garden. If you want the best, work with the best!
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Woman being held against her will in care home, lawyers say
HOUSTON (KTRK) - A Texas woman says she’s fighting “tooth and nail” to break free from being held against her will in a memory care facility. Her attorneys allege her confinement is related to her relatives trying to control her multi-million dollar fortune.
Freedom and nearly $40 million are on the line for Monique Mandell. Her lawyers say a Harris County Probate Court allowed her guardian, an attorney appointed by the court, and three police officers to show up at her home and get her while she was sleeping.
The 54-year-old has been at an assisted living facility for four months now.
“I just want this nightmare to be over,” Mandell said. “They want to fight, I’ll fight them – tooth and nail. I won’t give up. What they are doing is wrong. I don’t know these people from Adam.”
Attorney Randall Kallinen has been working to get Mandell back home.
“There’s no reason for her to have a guardian. The main one is, according to experts, there’s nothing wrong with her. She’s competent,” he said.
However, a court-appointed psychiatrist considered Mandell incompetent shortly after an inheritance case related to the death of her husband, Bill, who died in 2019.
“She’s the golden egg that they’ve been looking for. She has multi-millions available for them to try to exhaust, and the only way they can do that is if they maintain possession of her,” said U.A. Lewis, an attorney for Mandell. “We are challenging this judge to issue an order and stop laying on the request to send her home.”
Judge Jason Cox would not talk specifically about this case but says the court is not motivated by money in any way. He added the sole concern of the court is what’s in the best interest for people like Mandell.
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Donors may opt to complete payments via Google Pay or Apple Pay
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GiveSmart by Community Brands, the industry's leading fundraising software for nonprofits and schools, now offers donors the ability to make donations via Google Pay or Apple Pay. Presently, Apple Pay is available in GiveSmart Fundraise and GiveSmart Events while Google Pay is available in GiveSmart Events.
These digital wallet options allow fundraisers to accept payments through a wider variety of methods and provide more options for individual donors while both simplifying the experience and decreasing the likelihood of abandoned payments. With over 275 million digital wallet users expected in the United States by the end of 2025, preferences are changing. GiveSmart's Google Pay and Apple Pay options offer partner organizations an elevated level of security and convenient, donor-centered giving opportunities to move their missions forward.
The addition of Google Pay and Apple Pay aligns with changing needs and adaptation to donor preferences. GiveSmart's recently published Fundraising Research Study surveyed over 500 nonprofit fundraising and development professionals on technology adoption and use and its impact on giving and the donor experience. Its findings support the urgent need to embrace technology and a correlation between nonprofits that have efficient technology and their ability to delight donors, attain more financial stability, and find overall success.
"Adding leading digital wallet payment options such as Google Pay and Apple Pay to GiveSmart's platforms benefits organizations and donors alike," said GiveSmart General Manager Steve Greanias. "Technology continues to play an integral part in fundraising as nonprofits cater to donor needs. Digital wallets eliminate the need to swipe credit cards, expediting both donations and registration and check-in processes at events. These added conveniences increase opportunities for giving and enable nonprofits to move their missions forward."
GiveSmart features flexible, customizable tools to support year-round fundraising and special events. Whether online, virtual, or live, organizations can maximize fundraising donation forms, social fundraising peer-to-peer campaigns, text-to-donate, auctions, galas, and everything in between by partnering with GiveSmart to move their missions forward.
Learn more about the benefits of GiveSmart's digital wallet payment options at www.givesmart.com.
About Community Brands
Community Brands is the leading provider of cloud-based software and payment solutions to associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools. Specifically for charitable nonprofits and schools, the Community Brands Education and Nonprofit portfolio provides the industry's most complete set of software solutions for nonprofits and K-12 schools of all sizes. Nonprofits benefit from award-winning fund accounting and fundraising solutions, purpose-built from the ground up to empower them to achieve and grow their impact in our communities. Paired with a complete set of K-12 solutions encompassing enrollment management, financial aid, student information systems, and digital payments, schools are empowered to raise funds and deliver on their missions. To learn more, visit communitybrands.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About GiveSmart
GiveSmart is a mobile bidding, fundraising, event management, and donor management software. Our mission is to help nonprofits, schools, and foundations reach their fundraising goals while creating an engaging, exciting, and easy giving experience for their donors. All. Year. Round. GiveSmart has helped our partners raise over $5.2 billion. Learn more at givesmart.com.
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Woman whose body was found in duffel bag was stabbed dozens of times, police say
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:17 AM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
NEW YORK (WCBS) - Disturbing new details have emerged about the slaying of a New York mother, who was found stuffed in a duffel bag.
Orsolya Gaal was stabbed more than 50 times. The mother of two was found in a duffel bag a few blocks from her home Saturday morning.
Sources said she was killed in her home by someone she knew.
Investigators are looking at Gaal’s relationships, including at least one possible past romantic partner.
There’s a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company, and 2022 #2 Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm, announced it has named Ryan Sousa as Vice President of Data & Analytics.
Sousa will lead the four-year-old Data & Analytics practice and partner with clients to accelerate their data, analytics and AI journey offering strategy, implementation, operations and staffing services that build on other Pivot Point's services, including EHR, ERP, virtual care and IT strategy.
Sousa is a senior leader with more than 30 years of cross-industry experience leading data innovation that leverages analytics/AI at scale to streamline operations, promote innovation, accelerate research and enrich the consumer and employee experience. Most recently, he served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Seattle Children's Hospital. In this role, Sousa led the evolution of the analytics ecosystem, increasing the hospital's level of maturity as measured by the HIMSS Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity (AMAM) from level 2 to the top level of 7 over four years – only the fifth healthcare organization to achieve this level. He also led the creation of the hospital's digital health strategy, including the implementation of telehealth, digital front door and immersive technology. While at Seattle Children's, Sousa co-invented QI Advisor, a clinical self-serve analytics tool supporting quality improvement, and he led the first commercial spin-off to form AdaptX, where he remains an advisory board member.
"Ryan is a highly regarded industry thought leader, strategic thinker and accomplished data analytics executive whose expertise, leadership and insights turned Seattle Children's data analytics program into a world-class operation," said Rachel Marano, Pivot Point Consulting Managing Partner and Co-Founder. "We are thrilled and fortunate to have him leading our Data & Analytics practice, which we are confident he will take to an even higher level for our clients."
In addition to his work in healthcare, Sousa has deep analytics experience across several industries. He was Senior Vice President for two startups acquired by Amazon and Nokia and guided the successful implementation of large-scale analytics at Amazon, Expedia, Starbucks and MCI.
Sousa was a faculty member at The Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI) and taught healthcare analytics at the University of Washington. He is an advisor, author and speaker who has consulted globally, assisting companies in defining and implementing their analytics strategy.
"My experience with Seattle Children's validated the idea that the analytics operating model used in other industries also works in healthcare," Sousa said. "I'm thrilled to join the team at Pivot Point, and I look forward to accelerating our healthcare and research clients in their analytics journeys."
About Pivot Point Consulting
In 2022, Pivot Point Consulting is ranked as the #2 Best in KLAS: Overall IT Services Firm by KLAS (after being 2020 #1 Best in KLAS Overall IT Services Firm) and #2 in Partial IT Outsourcing. Pivot Point Consulting enables healthcare organizations to realize the most value from their technology and resources through EHR, ERP, Strategy, Virtual Care, Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Application Support and Revenue Cycle Management services. Our experts deliver consulting, managed services and talent solutions to providers, payers, life sciences and technology organizations. For more information, visit us at pivotpointconsulting.com.
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XI'AN, China, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi has released its 2021 and Q1 2022 annual report to global shareholders, revealing that the company has maintained stable operations and achieved significant global shipments of products throughout the period.
The report put LONGi's operating revenue for 2021 at CNY 80.932 billion, a year-on-year increase of 48.27%. Net profit attributable to the parent company during the period was CNY 9.086 billion, including CNY 8.826 billion of net profit deducted from non-recurring gains and losses attributable to shareholders of listed companies. The consolidated gross margin was 20.19% and the asset-liability ratio 51.31%, down 8.07% from the previous year.
In terms of results for Q1 2022, the company achieved an operating revenue of CNY 18.595 billion, up 17.29% compared to the same period in the previous year, and continues to lead the PV industry. LONGi sees significant potential for global energy transition and opportunities linked to the pursuit of worldwide carbon neutrality and has set itself the goal of achieving operating revenue of more than CNY 100 billion in 2022.
Wafer & Module production sees rapid growth and shipments remain No.1 globally
In 2021, LONGi achieved wafer shipments of 70.01GW, split between external sales of 33.92GW and 36.09GW for internal use and shipped 38.52GW of mono-crystalline modules, of which external sales accounted for 37.24GW and internal use 1.28GW. During the reporting period, the company's global sales performance, market share and brand influence ranked it 1st in the world, with its total shipment volume of domestic and exported modules exceeding 2nd place by more than 10GW.
In Q1 2022, LONGi achieved 18.36GW in mono-crystalline silicon wafer shipments, split between external sales of 8.42GW and 9.94GW for internal use and shipped 6.44GW of mono-crystalline modules, of which external sales accounted for 6.35GW and internal use 0.09GW.
As of the end of 2021, the company's production capacity for wafers, cells and modules had reached 105GW, 37GW and 60GW respectively, with 2022 capacity targets increased to 150GW, 60GW and 85GW.
LONGi has issued 2022 shipment targets of 90GW-100GW (including internal use) for wafers and 50GW-60GW (including internal use) for modules.
Globalization and localization strategy enables the business market to enter a new phase
As a key player in implementing a globalization and localization strategy, LONGi has achieved a leading position in market share for Greater China, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the U.S., the Middle East & Africa, module sales reaching overall leadership globally in 2020 with the status consolidated in 2021. The company has now established manufacturing facilities and sales networks in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide, employing 49,967 full-time corporate staff, with 9,827 employees outside China's mainland accounting for 7.59% of the overall total.
With trade disputes (WRO) and other ad-hoc issues having an impact on China's photovoltaic industry, LONGi's advantage in not relying on a single market allows it to perform consistently well and meet growth expectations. The completion of the technical transformation of existing production lines will strengthen the overall coordination of global sales in various regions, shorten in-transit time of products and further increase product shipment levels.
Sustainable investment in technology R&D leads industry innovation
LONGi maintains a long-term commitment to R&D in technology. From the company's listing in 2012 to 2021, the compound annual growth rate of operating revenue reached 53.52% and its total revenue increased from CNY 1.71 billion to more than CNY 80 billion, a 47-fold increase. The growth rate of R&D investment over the period is almost synchronous, totalling over CNY 10 billion.
As of 2021, LONGi had secured a total of 1,387 authorized patents and invested CNY 4.394 billion in technology R&D, accounting for 5.43% of revenue, a year-on-year increase of 69.55%. In the past year alone, LONGi has broken the world record for cell conversion efficiency 7 times across various technical disciplines and laid claim to overall leadership in new high-efficiency cell technologies including n-type and p-type TOPCon and n-type and p-type HJT. The company's new solar cell technology will be put into production during the third quarter of 2022.
International organisations validate LONGi's renowned brand and product quality
In 2021, the U.S. Renewable Energy Testing Center (RETC) recognized LONGi as a "High Achiever" for the third consecutive year in its PV Module Index (PVMI) report and LONGi also earned Top Performer status in PVEL's PV Module Reliability Scorecard.
At Intersolar 2021, LONGi was recognized as the winner in the Photovoltaics category for its high-efficiency Hi-MO 5 (182mm) series module, the award given to companies making a significant contribution to the industry via technological innovation.
In 2021, LONGi was once again recognised at the TÜV Rheinland "All Quality Matters" Solar Congress, with its Hi-MO 4 and Hi-MO 5 high-efficiency modules winning awards for Outdoor Energy Yield (Monofacial Group) and Energy Yield Simulation (Bifacial monocrystalline group) respectively.
Promoting the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concept to achieve sustainability
LONGi actively implements sustainable development efforts. In 2021, the company announced an ambitious pledge at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) to convert the company's Baoshan production base in Yunnan Province into its first "Net-zero Plant" by 2023. The announcement of the pledge will see the beginning of "Net-zero LONGi" and the establishment of a test field for the company's "Solar for Solar" sustainable development concept.
2021 also saw LONGi issue its first White Paper on Climate Action at the COP26 summit. According to the document, the company will continue to actively fulfil its commitment to promote the implementation of the four international initiatives, RE100, EV100, EP100 and SBTi.
The 2021 annual report additionally states that LONGi has now reached 40.19% of renewable electricity use in its global operations and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1,687,933 tons, via the three disciplines of self-owned power generation facilities, procurement of third-party power generation facilities and contract procurement of green power.
As a socially responsible company headquartered in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, LONGi donated CNY 10 million to the local government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The company also donated CNY 15 million to the people of Henan Province to provide disaster relief following extensive flooding.
Moving forward, LONGi will continue to enhance its product leadership strategy, taking the creation of value for customers as its starting point. The company will drive technological innovation with ambitious goals and continuously work toward the reduction of product cost and improvement in efficiency and quality, continuing to support high-intensity R&D investment and delivery of high-value results to global customers.
Note: The financial figures in the report are quoted in Chinese Yuan (CNY).
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven Brands Holdings Inc. ("Driven Brands" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DRVN), announced today that certain of its stockholders that are affiliates of Roark Capital Management, LLC (the "Selling Stockholders") intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering of 7,000,000 shares of Driven Brands common stock (the "Offering"). The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from the Offering. Driven Brands is not selling any shares of common stock in the Offering and will not receive any proceeds from the Offering.
BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley are acting as underwriters for the Offering. The underwriters for the Offering may offer the shares of common stock for sale from time to time directly or through agents, or through brokers in one or more brokerage transactions on NASDAQ, or to dealers in negotiated transactions or in a combination of such methods of sale, at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, or at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and became automatically effective. This Offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained from BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, Email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the Offering may also be obtained free of charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer, to buy these securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Driven Brands Holdings Inc.
Driven Brands™, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America's leading automotive service businesses including Take 5 Oil Change®, Take 5 Car Wash®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, CARSTAR®, and Auto Glass Now®. Driven Brands has more than 4,600 locations across 15 countries, and services over 50 million vehicles annually. Driven Brands' network generates more than $1.7 billion in annual revenue from more than $5.0 billion in system-wide sales.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward looking information," including with respect to the Offering. These statements are made through the use of words or phrases such as "will" or "expect" and similar words and expressions of the future. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks outlined under "Risk Factors" in the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, and elsewhere in the Company's filings with the SEC, which may cause actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results. The Company has no obligation, and does not undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statement made in this press release to reflect changes since the date of this press release, except as required by law.
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Expanded services will be offered in 13 states, to meet growing healthcare demand for home care services
MIRAMAR, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Home Care Services, Inc. (IHCS), the nation's leading independent administrator of Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment and Home Infusion benefits, has announced plans for continued national expansion.
The announcement comes as studies demonstrate a growing reliance on home-based healthcare services and a dramatic increase in the prevalence of homebound older adults who require access to care. In addition, it has been shown that our country's diverse Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid and commercial patient populations all greatly benefit from fully-customized and coordinated care management programs, like those provided by IHCS.
Founded in 2015, IHCS currently serves the home care needs of more than 2.2 million patients through partnerships with managed care organizations and risk bearing provider organizations across the nation. As a result of the continued expansion, the company anticipates serving more than 3 million patient lives under a value-based model by the end of 2023.
Through an integrated care model, IHCS provides services to enhance the lives of patients. By removing unnecessary and historically discriminatory healthcare challenges for homebound individuals and by embracing value-based contracting, IHCS is creating a new standard of long-term and socially-determined care.
"IHCS was created to better meet the needs of the managed care industry. Our model is replicable, scalable, and offers a single point-of-contact for patients, health plans, and providers," said Jorge Pereda, CEO and Co-Founder. "By reducing the complexity of a fragmented home care system, we are demonstrating improved patient outcomes and industry-leading patient and client satisfaction."
As the home care industry continues to evolve, IHCS is focusing their expansion beyond core service offerings and now include practitioner-level and socially-determined care coordination.
"We continue to exceed stakeholder expectations by furthering upon our contractual commitments and positively impacting our partners' total cost of patient care. Our ability to coordinate a multi-faceted home care offering, in an expedited fashion, enables the safe and timely discharge of patients and ensures improved experiences and outcomes," said Paul Pino, Chief Development & Analytics Officer and Co-Founder.
IHCS adheres to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) evidence-based guidelines and all state and federal regulations. For more information on IHCS, their seamless care outcomes, or clinical cost-savings guidelines, visit ihcscorp.com.
About Integrated Home Care Services, Inc.
Integrated Home Care Services (IHCS), the nation's leading independent home care benefits administrator, offers a value-based, fully integrated home care model for managed care organizations. Our unique model improves care quality and coordination for over 2 million members, while reducing administrative costs by managing key functions such as network development, management, and credentialing, utilization management, and claims. For more information on IHCS, please visit ihcscorp.com.
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If you’re worried about big increases to your Bell County property tax appraisal, Monday is the last day to file a protest.
Property owners who are unsatisfied with their property’s proposed value may file their protests with the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County. Property owners will need to file their protests online as the last day for walk-in protests was Friday.
The district’s website, which has more information on the protest process, can be found at bellcad.org.
Across the county, property owners have seen their proposed home values increase this year, with increased housing demand locally as regional population growth surges.
“Basically, our job is to mirror what is going on in the real estate market,” Chief Appraiser Billy White said. “The market has just been tremendous this past year, in regards to what is going on with supply. That low amount of supply, and high demand, has pushed the prices up, and our job is to value them at what we think their market value is as of Jan. 1.”
White said that those protesting their appraisals this year may not see a reduction in the amount of property taxes paid.
Due to homestead exemptions, White said many homeowners have a cap on how much their property taxes can raise each year. This cap is an increase of 10% more than the previous year.
For example, if a home valued at $200,000 doubled to $400,000, the homeowner with an exemption would only pay property taxes on an appraised value of $220,000.
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- Antitrust approvals have been granted by the relevant governing authorities, including the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), with respect to the previously announced Pfizer Inc. acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.; preliminary proxy statement has been filed with the SEC
- NURTEC® ODT (rimegepant) TRx volumes grew 11% and net product revenue was $194 million, up sequentially 57%
- Anticipated closing of the merger agreement necessitates accounting of derivative losses in the amount of $1.57 per share resulting in a total second quarter reported net loss of $6.21 per share; non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 for the second quarter was $3.82 per share
- Featured 31 new and encore presentations, including three late-breakers and three oral presentations, spotlighting robust Nurtec ODT and zavegepant migraine data at the 64th annual scientific meeting of the American Headache Society; oral presentations included first of its kind study in migraine reporting on the safety and benefits of Nurtec ODT when used as preventive treatment and as-needed for acute treatment of migraine
- Zavegepant nasal spray New Drug Application ("NDA") filing accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date set for first quarter of 2023
- Commenced enrollment in Phase 3 clinical trial assessing efficacy and safety of taldefgrobep alfa in patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates targeting neurological diseases, including rare disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, and provided a review of recent accomplishments during and anticipated upcoming milestones.
Vlad Coric, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Biohaven, commented, "As expected, we observed a strong rebound in NURTEC ODT net revenue as first quarter seasonal dynamics abated. Net product revenue of $194 million for the quarter represented a 57% sequential increase compared to the first quarter and reflects strong product demand. In addition, the sales mix of our 2-pack (16-tablet count) of Nurtec ODT continued to ramp in the second quarter. Investments made in first quarter copay programs drove volume and net revenue growth, and the benefits of the only 'all-in-one' therapy to treat and prevent migraine continued to resonate with and improve the lives of patients living with migraine. And now, with the intranasal zavegepant NDA filing acceptance, we are closer to bringing a new, critical medication to market that offers migraine patients ultra-rapid relief in as early as 15 minutes, and addresses the needs of patients experiencing nausea or vomiting who need non-oral treatment options."
Dr. Coric continued, "We are excited about the vast opportunities beyond CGRP and have made tremendous strides across our broader pipeline, starting with our program in focal epilepsy with what we believe is a best-in-class approach to Kv7 potassium channel activation. We are working hard to expedite enrollment in our Phase 1 trial and look forward to exploring its potential in other epilepsy types as well as in pain and affective disorders. Likewise, we recently dosed the first subject in our Phase 3 trial evaluating taldefgrobep alfa in subjects with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA); we look forward to driving enrollment in this trial and exploring the potential of taldefgrobep alfa in additional indications. We also remain on track to report topline results from the verdiperstat arm of the platform trial in ALS, sponsored by the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital in the second half of the year. We are excited about the paradigm-shifting approaches we're exploring across our expanding pipeline and will continue working determinedly to improve outcomes for patients living with neuroscience diseases."
Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights
- Q2 2022 net product revenue from sales of NURTEC ODT totaled $194 million, up sequentially 57% compared to Q1 2022 – NURTEC ODT has now achieved over 2,200,000 prescriptions, and over 79,000 unique prescribers through June 30, 2022, an increase of 11,500 prescribers from the first quarter, signaling continued traction across the prescribing community. The $194 million in net product revenues for the quarter represents a 109% increase over the second quarter of 2021 and a 57% increase from net product revenues over the first quarter of 2022. The increase of $70 million in net product revenues as compared to the first quarter of 2022 is due primarily to increased NURTEC ODT prescription sales volume and favorable pack mix per prescription. In addition, we continue to see improvements in patient affordability / copay support needs as patients satisfy annual deductible obligations. These are marginally offset by additional rebates during the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022. The Company remains on track to meet full year 2022 net product sales guidance of $825 - $900 million.
- Antitrust approval granted for proposed acquisition by Pfizer; other closing conditions – As previously disclosed, Biohaven entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Pfizer, Inc. ("Pfizer") on May 10, 2022, under which Pfizer will acquire Biohaven (the "Merger"). Under the terms of the agreement, Pfizer will acquire all outstanding shares of Biohaven not already owned by Pfizer for $148.50 per share in cash. Biohaven common shareholders, including Pfizer, will also receive 0.5 of a share of New Biohaven, a new publicly traded company that will retain Biohaven's non-CGRP development stage pipeline compounds, per Biohaven common share. The boards of directors of both Biohaven and Pfizer have unanimously approved the transaction. Pfizer will pay transaction consideration totaling approximately $11.6 billion in cash. Pfizer will also make payments at closing to settle Biohaven's third party debt and for the redemption of all outstanding shares of Biohaven's redeemable preferred stock.
- U.S. FDA accepted Biohaven's zavegepant NDA filing for the acute treatment of migraine in adults – In May, the Company announced that the FDA filed and accepted for review the Company's recently submitted NDA for zavegepant, the only small molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide ("CGRP") receptor antagonist in an intranasal formulation, for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act ("PDUFA") goal date for completion of the FDA review of the NDA is set for the first quarter of 2023. The Company had announced the achievement of positive results in the pivotal trial of zavegepant for the acute treatment of migraine in adults in December, 2021.
- Commenced enrollment in Phase 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy ("SMA") study – In July, the Company commenced enrollment in a Phase 3 clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of taldefgrobep alfa in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Taldefgrobep targets myostatin, a natural protein that limits skeletal muscle growth, through two mechanisms: lowering myostatin directly and blocking key downstream signaling mechanisms. The Company expects to enroll approximately 180 patients in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled global trial.
- Global Coalition for Adaptive Research ("GCAR") commenced enrollment in Glioblastoma Adaptive Global Innovative Learning Environment ("GBM Agile") Phase 2-3 adaptive platform trial for patients with glioblastoma – In July, GCAR announced the activation of Biohaven's troriluzole and Vigeo Therapeutics' VT1021 in GBM AGILE, a patient-centered, adaptive platform trial for registration that tests multiple therapies for patients with newly-diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma ("GBM"). GBM AGILE is an international, innovative platform trial designed to more rapidly identify and confirm effective therapies for patients with glioblastoma through response adaptive randomization. The new interventions are opening first at Henry Ford Health Cancer in Detroit under Henry Ford site Principal Investigator Dr. Tom Mikkelsen and will subsequently open at more than 40 trial sites across the United States with additional global sites to follow.
- Phase 3 clinical trial of troriluzole did not reach statistical significance in overall SCA population – In May, the Company announced top-line results from a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of its investigational therapy, troriluzole, in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). The primary endpoint, change from baseline to Week 48 on the modified functional Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (f-SARA), did not reach statistical significance in the overall SCA population as there was less than expected disease progression over the course of the study. However, post hoc analysis of efficacy measures by genotype suggested a treatment effect in patients with the SCA Type 3 (SCA3) genotype, which represents the most common form of SCA and accounted for 41 percent of the study population. In the SCA3 subgroup, troriluzole showed a numerical treatment benefit on the change in f-SARA score from baseline to Week 48 compared to placebo. Given the debilitating nature of the disease and lack of approved therapies, the Company intends to share the SCA3 genotype data with regulators and work with the FDA to address a path forward for troriluzole in SCA.
- Presented new Nurtec ODT, zavegepant, and migraine health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) data at the American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting – In June, the Company presented 31 new and encore presentations, including three late-breakers and three oral presentations, at the 64th annual scientific meeting of the American Headache Society. Key updates:
Upcoming Milestones:
Biohaven is continuing to support the commercialization of NURTEC ODT for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine, as well as develop its product candidates through clinical and preclinical programs in a number of common and rare disorders. The Company expects to reach significant pipeline milestones across its platforms in the coming quarters.
Biohaven expects to:
- Consummate the acquisition by Pfizer by early 2023, subject to the completion of the new Biohaven spin-off transaction and other customary closing conditions.
- Advance Phase 1 study of BHV-7000 (Kv7) in focal epilepsy.
- Continue to advance the commercialization of NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine.
- Continue to advance the zavegepant (intranasal spray) program towards commercialization for the acute treatment of migraine.
- Submit an NDA for the acute treatment of migraine in China in the second half of 2022.
- Report topline of verdiperstat in ALS in the second half of 2022.
- Complete enrollment in Phase 3 study of troriluzole in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in 2023.
Capital Position:
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2022, were $553.5 million, excluding $0.8 million of restricted cash, compared to $364.6 million as of December 31, 2021. On January 4, 2022, we received $500.0 million in upfront proceeds from Pfizer relating to our strategic collaboration arrangement, consisting of $150.0 million cash and $350.0 million in proceeds from the purchase of Biohaven common shares at a 25% market premium. In addition, during the second quarter of 2022 we drew $125.0 million in non-dilutive committed capital from our credit facility with Sixth Street.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
Product Revenue, Net: Net product revenue was $194.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $92.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $101.0 million in net product revenue was primarily due to increased NURTEC ODT sales volume as well as an increase in average pills per prescription during the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021 was also benefited from improved patient affordability support, partially offset by additional rebate related sales allowances.
Collaboration and Other Revenue: Collaboration and other revenue was $21.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. No collaboration and other revenue was recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The collaboration and other revenue recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to $20.0 million of variable consideration recognized as part of our collaboration arrangement with Pfizer.
Research and Development ("R&D") Expenses: R&D expenses, including non-cash share-based compensation costs, were $218.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $77.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $141.1 million was primarily due to the acquisition of our Kv7 Platform from Knopp Biosciences LLC in April 2022 for $93.7 million and a $25.0 million development milestone related to BHV-7000, increased program expenses for rimegepant, and increased personnel costs. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was $16.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $7.4 million as compared to the same period in 2021.
Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses: SG&A expenses, including non-cash share-based compensation costs, were $250.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $170.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $80.4 million was primarily due to increases in spending to support increased commercial sales of NURTEC ODT, including the launch of NURTEC ODT for the preventative treatment of migraine which was approved by the FDA in May of 2021. Additionally, approximately $9.6 million of the increased SG&A expense related to fees incurred in connection with the Pfizer Merger, including increased legal and accounting costs. Less than half of the SG&A expense was for commercial organization personnel costs, excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was $23.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $7.3 million as compared to the same period in 2021.
Other Expense, Net: Other expense, net was $152.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $34.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $117.3 million in net expense was primarily due to a $109.7 million change in fair value of derivative liabilities, as well as $9.3 million of increased interest expense as a result of additional borrowings under our debt facility with Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. ("Sixth Street"). The change in fair value of derivative liabilities was a result of derivative liabilities recorded in connection with change of control provisions associated with the pending acquisition of Biohaven by Pfizer for our series A and B preferred shares and term loans with Sixth Street.
Net Loss: Biohaven reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2022, of $441.4 million, or $6.21 per share, compared to $210.6 million, or $3.23 per share for the same period in 2021. Anticipated closing of the merger agreement necessitates accounting of derivative losses in the amount of $1.57 per share resulting in a total second quarter reported net loss of $6.21 per share. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $271.4 million, or $3.82 per share, compared to $170.9 million, or $2.62 per share for the same period in 2021. These non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share measures, more fully described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," exclude non-cash share-based compensation charges, non-cash interest expense related to the accounting for mandatorily redeemable preferred shares and liability related to sale of future royalties, changes in the fair value of derivatives and gains or losses from equity method investment. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial results to non-GAAP financial results is included in the tables below.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes financial results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), and also certain non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, Biohaven has provided non-GAAP adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share, adjusted to exclude the items below. Non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, Biohaven believes the presentation of non-GAAP adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, provides investors with a more meaningful understanding of ongoing operating performance. These measures exclude (i) non-cash share-based compensation, which is substantially dependent on changes in the market price of common shares, (ii) interest expense related to the accounting for our mandatorily redeemable preferred shares and liability related to sale of future royalties, which are in excess of the actual interest owed, (iii) changes in the fair value of derivative liability, which does not correlate to actual cash payment obligations in the relevant periods, and (iv) gains or losses from equity method investment, which are non-cash and based on the financial results and valuation of another company that we did not manage or control.
Biohaven believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding Biohaven's results of operations. When GAAP financial measures are viewed in conjunction with these non-GAAP financial measures, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of Biohaven's ongoing operating performance and are better able to compare Biohaven's performance between periods. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among those indicators Biohaven uses as a basis for evaluating performance, and planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between these non-GAAP measures and the most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided later in this press release.
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven's Neuroinnovation™ portfolio includes FDA-approved NURTEC® ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine (EMA-approved as VYDURA® for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura, and prophylaxis of episodic migraine in adults who have at least four migraine attacks per month) and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across five distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine and other CGRP-mediated diseases; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and spinocerebellar ataxia; myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Kv7 ion channel activators for focal epilepsy and neuronal hyperexcitability, and myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular diseases. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "believe", "continue", "may", "will", "anticipate", "expect" and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of Biohaven's management about NURTEC ODT as an acute treatment for patients with migraine and preventive treatment for migraine. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include those related to: Biohaven's ability to effectively commercialize NURTEC ODT, delays or problems in the supply or manufacture of NURTEC ODT, complying with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements, the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials; the timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA; the timing and outcome of expected regulatory filings; the potential commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates; the potential for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class or best in class therapies; and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2022, and in Biohaven's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this new release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
About NURTEC ODT
NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. The activity of the neuropeptide CGRP is thought to play a causal role in migraine pathophysiology. NURTEC ODT is a CGRP receptor antagonist that works by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. The recommended dose of NURTEC ODT is 75 mg, taken as needed, up to once daily to treat or every other day to help prevent migraine attacks. For more information about NURTEC ODT, visit www.nurtec.com. The most common adverse reaction was nausea and abdominal pain/indigestion. Avoid concomitant administration of NURTEC ODT with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4, strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A or inhibitors of P-gp or BCRP. Avoid another dose of NURTEC ODT within 48 hours when it is administered with moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4.
Indication
NURTEC ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine that is used to treat migraine in adults. It is for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. It is not known if NURTEC ODT is safe and effective in children.
Important Safety Information
Do not take NURTEC ODT if you are allergic to NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) or any of its ingredients.
Before you take NURTEC ODT, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have liver problems,
- have kidney problems,
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
- breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
NURTEC ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, including trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take NURTEC ODT. Call your HCP or get emergency help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing. This occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT.
The most common side effects of NURTEC ODT were nausea (2.7%) and stomach pain/indigestion (2.4%). These are not the only possible side effects of NURTEC ODT. Tell your HCP if you have any side effects.
You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 or report side effects to Biohaven at 1-833-4Nurtec.
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Innovative high-pressure misting system provides a new way to cool off outdoor spaces at home
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooling down for the more than 100 million Americans who have been impacted by record-breaking temperatures is now easier this summer. The reason: aerMist, an innovative high-pressure misting system that can lower the temperature of any outdoor space by up to 20 degrees.
People can comfortably enjoy their home's backyard and patio spaces without melting in the heat thanks to the new affordable misters. Unlike other products on the market, aerMist uses high water pressure that generates tiny water droplets that quickly evaporate. The process creates a cooling effect while keeping all patio furniture, clothing, and hair dry. In addition, the fine mist keeps flies and mosquitoes away without using any chemicals.
"The most popular summer activities take place outdoors," says Jelena Medic, aerMist co-founder. "People don't have to miss out on barbecues, relaxing in fresh air, or working in a garden in the hottest of temperatures thanks to aerMist."
In addition to helping people withstand record heat, aerMist misters provide additional relief to consumers' wallets by conserving water and keeping utility bills from skyrocketing. The misters work on a modulated system that automatically turns on and off, resulting in misters that operate with less water and electricity compared to other outdoor cooling products. Users can easily program settings in the proprietary user-friendly app.
The affordable units are made with high-quality materials that are easy to install, for homeowners and renters alike. The system's sleek design can be tailored to fit any outdoor space and can be easily concealed when not in use. This means there are no unnecessary expenses for unused pieces or parts.
aerMist high-pressure misting systems start at $935 and can be purchased directly through the company's website.
aerMist is the first high-pressure cooling system for homes and restaurants that offers user-friendly technology to lower the temperature of outdoor spaces up to 20 degrees. The company was founded in 2021 by Boris and Jelena Medic and is based in Plano, Texas. The misting systems provide the best cooling at the lowest cost. In addition, aerMist systems are eco-friendly, minimizing water use with a sleek design that maximizes space. To learn more about aerMist, visit https://aermist.com/.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced that it has received shareholder approval for The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD") to acquire First Horizon. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of TD's 2023 fiscal year subject to U.S. and Canadian regulatory approvals and the completion of other necessary closing conditions.
"Approval of the transaction demonstrates the confidence our shareholders have in the financial and strategic benefits of the transaction and the value it provides our associates, clients and communities," said President and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Jordan. "Following the completion of the transaction, the combined organization will have immediate scale benefits and be well positioned to create extraordinary value with a shared customer-centric strategy and broader client capabilities."
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), with respect to First Horizon's beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and estimates. Forward-looking statements are not a representation of historical information, but instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "target," "plan," "estimate," "should," "likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, operational, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of First Horizon, and many of which, with respect to future business decisions and actions, are subject to change and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements or historical performance. Examples of uncertainties and contingencies include factors previously disclosed in First Horizon's reports filed with the SEC as well as the following factors, among others: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between First Horizon and TD; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against First Horizon or TD, including litigation that has been or may be instituted against First Horizon or its directors or officers related to the proposed transaction or the definitive merger agreement between First Horizon and TD related to the proposed transaction; the timing and completion of the transaction, including the possibility that the proposed transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; interloper risk; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed combination could have adverse effects on the market price of the common stock of First Horizon; certain restrictions during the pendency of the merger that may impact First Horizon's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; reputational risk and potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; First Horizon's success in executing its business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; currency and interest rate fluctuations; exchange rates; success of hedging activities; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, including the availability of short and long-term financing; general competitive, economic, political and market conditions; changes in asset quality and credit risk; the inability to sustain revenue and earnings growth; inflation; customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; capital management activities; other actions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions and other regulators, legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; the pandemic created by the outbreak of COVID-19 and its variants, and resulting effects on economic conditions, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and disruptions to global supply chains; and other factors that may affect future results of First Horizon.
We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements can be found in First Horizon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and available in the "Investor Relations" section of First Horizon's website, http://www.firsthorizon.com, under the heading "SEC Filings" and in other documents First Horizon files with the SEC.
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $88.7 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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‘A moving moment for all of us’: Firefighters help deliver baby in church parking lot
CULLEOKA, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A family in Tennessee has welcomed a healthy new baby girl thanks to the quick response of four firefighters.
The mother was on her way to a hospital in Culleoka around 1:30 a.m. Sunday when she went into labor, forcing her to give birth in a church parking lot with just the help of her husband and volunteer members of the Maury County Fire Department.
The firefighters said they arrived on scene just moments before the baby was born. They had been trained on how to respond to a call like this, but it was a first for all four first responders that were involved, according to WSMV.
Critical care paramedic Fabian Oden was one of the firefighters who helped deliver the baby.
“I went to the patient and introduced myself, and by the time I got my name out, the baby was introducing herself to me,” he said. “Mom did an amazing job with delivering, and dad did an amazing job with supporting mom.”
Oden said helping deliver the baby in the parking lot was different from the nice and calm environment of a hospital.
“You know, the doctor that is delivering the baby and, you know, the nurses, but now you have six strangers showing up delivering your baby that you have never met and it’s dark outside,” he said.
The mother and father were still around 30 minutes away from the hospital when the 911 dispatchers they were talking with told them it was best to pull over in a large parking lot and get ready, Oden said.
The couple stopped at Stiversville Church of Christ and waited for around 10 minutes before first responders arrived from both directions. The mother was already laying on a towel the pair had put down in the parking lot, and the firefighters jumped right into action when they got there.
Oden is in school to become a doctor, and the other three firefighters are also either paramedics or certified emergency medical responders. Every Maury County Fire Department vehicle also includes medical kits that are designed for situations like this one.
Firefighter Savannah Maddison said the woman had a dream team assisting her in the delivery who were all helped by their training.
“It’s very rare to deal with childbirth as a first responder,” Maddison said. “It is something that might not happen for many people’s entire careers. This was a very fortunate incident, not only for the first responders involved, but also the mother. She had a department nearby, and we had such a quick response.”
Firefighters then helped load the mother and newborn girl into an ambulance that took them to the hospital, Maddison said.
Father Jimmy Lee Farnsworth said they brought Kyler Shaydin home from the hospital Monday afternoon. He said their other four children were overjoyed to get to meet their new baby sister.
The firefighters that helped welcome her into the world are also very happy to know she is healthy and look forward to meeting her again.
“It’s so often that we have to deal with situations of death and loss and just sad situations, so to be able to be a part of a beautiful moment that that family is going to remember for the rest of their lives,” Maddison said. “Although it was chaotic, it was just so life changing and a moving moment for all of us. We were very thankful for that.”
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A fundraiser to defray medical costs for a Central Texas toddler severely burned during a visit with his father has exceeded $84,000.
Temple Police and Child Protective Services continue to investigate how the toddler, nearly 2, was burned so severely that he was flown to Galveston for specialized treatment.
The toddler suffered second- and third-degree burns while visiting his father earlier this month when he was injured, according to Temple Police and a Gofundme.com fundraiser.
An active case for injury to a child was filed but no arrests have been made, police spokeswoman Nohely Mackowiak said.
Temple officers were notified of the incident at about 8:54 p.m. Aug. 8 when they were dispatched to the 2700 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Officers met a CPS investigator, who advised them about an incident at about 6 p.m. that day, Mackowiak said.
“The boy’s father said he was playing with the toddler outside and sat him down on the front of a skateboard, he pushed the skateboard and
let it roll down the sidewalk without his hands on it. The toddler then fell off the skateboard onto concrete and sustained burns from the fall,” Mackowiak said.
The father told police the placed the boy in a warm bath and applied petroleum jelly to his injuries, Mackowiak said.
In a Gofundme.com fundraiser, organizer Isabella Donoso of Houston said the toddler’s injuries occurred during a rare unsupervised visit with his father without his mother present.
The Temple mother rushed to the father’s home and immediately took her son to a hospital emergency room, where 10-15 nurses and doctors “urgently attended to him,” Donoso said.
“His injuries were so bad he was flown to Houston to receive the proper treatment necessary for his injuries,” she said. “Upon arriving in Houston, Yailene was informed by investigators and medical professionals that Jio acquired second- and third-degree burns from what seems to be an incident involving a boiling liquid either being poured on his skin or being submerged in. Based on injuries, they are confident that foul play was involved and there was malicious intent.”
The fundraiser, which sought $65,000 for the boy’s medical treatment and family travel expenses, had raised more than $84,616 as of Saturday afternoon.
The mother posted that her son might need skin graft surgery. No recent updates have been posted on the toddler’s condition.
The fundraiser seeks to assist the mother since “she will be financially responsible for her stay, the helicopter ride, and other medical expenses while she sees her baby through this impossibly hard time,” Donoso said.
“Yailene (Carabello) is in Houston alone taking care of her baby to the best of her ability,” she said. “Yailene is blessed to have her father and stepmother by her side, but a large majority of her family and support system do not live in Texas, so she is coping with this the best she can.”
Supporters who donated to the fund posted messages of hope.
“Jio’s story broke my heart,” Marlyan Colon posted on the fundraiser page. “As a Mom to a 2 year old boy, I can’t even imagine all the emotions you are feeling right now. Praying for a speedy recovery and justice for your sweet little boy. Stay strong, Mama!”
Another said she was also touched by the boy’s plight.
“Reading and seeing your baby boy’s story brought me to so much tears I couldn’t stop crying,” Leslie Aquino posted. “Very infuriating. No child should ever have to go through this and I am so sorry this happened. I am praying for you both and for a fast and painless recovery. You are both strong and we will get justice!”
The fundraiser is online at https://bit.ly/3dLa7Ip. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_a46719e6-20fd-11ed-b700-a73ffa830b7b.html | 2022-08-21T07:09:41Z |
NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/stronghold-digital-mining-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27157&from=4
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Stronghold Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 13, 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, Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa Semiconductor Corp., were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Global Top 10 Charting Artist, Represented by Dash Talents and CSP Music Group, followed his intuition & built an empire. Visit roroyone.com
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Originally from the Philippines, Rodolfo Goyone Jr. (known as RoRo Yone) comes from humble beginnings with a deep appreciation for life, feeling grateful for a chance to wake up and enjoy a warm meal. Music was his way to express his point of view of life. RoRo Yone moved to the Washington DC Metropolitan area at age 15, where his music career blossomed. In 2005, RoRo produced his first home-made album titled 'Someday'. Through the years, he continued to work on music helping others achieve their goals as well, but he did this quietly.
Fast forward to 2020, RoRo Yone released a song 'Make It Bounce', which caught the attention of Christopher Starr, CEO of CSP Music Group. RoRo began his artist development program with CSP Music Group, which resulted in his first professional 6-track EP 'Bones' released in June 2021. Within 19 days, 'Make It Bounce' had peaked at #7 on the Global Top 150 Independent Airplay Charts.
Being in demand, RoRo Yone began his performances at MGM Grand in Maryland, which trended all the way to Canada, sparking attention from a record label that offered RoRo to perform alongside major artists. This opportunity came with a $500K record deal. As a kid, this would have been RoRo's dream come true, but due to experience and intuition, RoRo Yone declined the offer. Instead, he pursued a much bigger vision and built his own empire; including access to industry-level music production, distribution, publications, and establishing Yone Entertainment.
RoRo Yone is about to shake up the music industry with his next up-tempo Hip-Hop single called 'My Ex', an edgy relatable storyline guaranteed to catch millions of listeners' attention. Expected to be released in August, follow RoRo Yone on Instagram @roroyone to be the first to know of the release date.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 6, 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, Outset Medical, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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LOS ANGELES , May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sona Arakelyan is a top attorney at DLaw (aka Davtyan Law Firm), an accredited, 4.5+ star rated legal firm that has protected the rights of hundreds of thousands of workers and recovered over $150 million for California's blue-collar community.
Sona, a Southwestern Law School Juris Doctor graduate, specializes in a broad range of employment disputes that impact California's working class.
To reinforce DLaw's mission of "Champion for California's working class," Sona shares valuable tips to help workers who may be victims of unlawful treatment and wrongful termination.
1. What advice do you give workers who are currently employed and are concerned about wrongful termination?
If you feel you are treated unlawfully and are at risk of being wrongfully terminated, resigning may not be the best option. Walking away from a job could impact a potential lawsuit, access to evidence, and recovery of damages.
2. What advice do you give workers who are fired and are considering a wrongful termination lawsuit against their employer?
Before the company cuts access to your employee portal, make sure to save all your paystubs, employer handbook/policies, and any relevant communications with the company. You should also gather any helpful photos, videos, text messages, social media messages, voicemails, medical reports, witness statements, and any written complaints to the company.
Companies typically do not want to give you a reason for the termination. This is because anything they say can be used against them down the line. Regardless, try to be persistent in requesting this information. Find out the reasons behind your termination.
3. What are common examples of wrongful termination?
Common examples of wrongful termination include being fired for:
- Reporting an incident of sexual harassment or any other unlawful activities to human resources;
- Submitting a doctor's note requesting accommodations for a medical condition or disability;
- Taking a sick day or going on a medical leave;
- Bringing to the company's attention that you have been underpaid.
An employer, however, will likely not reveal the true reason when wrongfully terminating an employee.
4. What does at-will employment mean?
Wrongful termination cases can be difficult to identify and prove because California is an at-will state. At-will employment means that a company can terminate an employee for almost any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. The law, however, provides many exceptions to this general rule. Skillful employment attorneys can help identify the right exceptions to be able to successfully claim wrongful termination.
5. How are California workers protected under state law?
California law has several key provisions to protect employee rights, which include:
- Discrimination (if the worker has been specifically targeted and treated differently due to his or her status as a protected class member);
- Harassment (there was a hostile work environment because of a worker's status as a protected class member);
- Retaliation (the company retaliated against a worker after they engaged in a protected activity, such as taking a sick day or going on a medical leave).
6. What are the protected classes in California?
The protected classes in California include race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, religion, medical condition, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, and childbirth.
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LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading sports betting operator Smarkets has today announced the hire of a US General Manager to run its growing business in the United States.
Sheldon Hanai joins Smarkets from Nike where he spent nearly six years, rising to Senior Director level as the Head of Global Innovation Finance. He started his career with the US Department of Defense, before working at Google and BP and then moving to Nike.
Smarkets operates its sportsbook app SBK in the US, where it is live in Colorado, with an official launch in Indiana imminent and move into Iowa to come later in 2022. SBK takes its odds from the Smarkets exchange, combining market-leading odds with a sleek sportsbook interface.
Hanai said: "I'm delighted to be joining Smarkets, a business that I have followed since the very beginning of its journey and seen blossom into one of the world's leading sports betting companies. I can't wait to get stuck into realizing SBK's potential in the US where our industry-leading odds can make a huge impact."
Hanai will begin in the newly created role on 13 June, and whilst Smarkets currently has offices in London, Malta, and Los Angeles, Hanai will work out of a new office in a soon-to-be-revealed East Coast location. He will join the Smarkets Executive Leadership Team and report to CEO/Founder Jason Trost, who added: "I'm super excited about Sheldon joining us to head up our push into the US. We have looked far and wide for the right candidate for what is an absolutely crucial role as we expand our footprint in the States. Sheldon was an outstanding choice and I couldn't be more pleased that he's joining us."
About Smarkets:
- Founded in 2008, Smarkets is an award-winning, product-focused, sports betting company headquartered in London, with offices in Los Angeles and Malta.
- It was founded by a team of finance and software engineering professionals and is backed by Passion Capital, Deutsche Telekom, and Susquehanna Growth Equity.
- Smarkets operates two main products - the Smarkets exchange, a sophisticated betting exchange platform, and SBK, an app that delivers industry-disrupting odds by drawing prices from the exchange and presenting them in a sleek, sportsbook interface. For more information visit smarkets.com or getsbk.com.
- The Smarkets platform processes billions of pounds of traded volume each year across the company's licensed and regulated markets.
Contact: press@smarkets.com
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MT. PLEASANT, Mich., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) today announced its Board of Directors declared a second-quarter cash dividend of $0.27 per common share at its regular meeting on May 25, 2022. The dividend will be payable June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2022. Based on ISBA's closing stock price of $25.00 per share as of May 25, 2022, the annualized cash dividend yield is 4.32%.
"I am pleased to announce the second quarter cash dividend of $0.27. Our second quarter dividend, coupled with a strong start to 2022 and record financial results for 2021, demonstrate our unwavering commitment to increasing shareholder value and, most importantly, the value of our stock," said Jae A. Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About the Corporation
Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving the local banking needs of its customers and communities for 119 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has locations throughout seven Mid-Michigan counties: Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.
For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the Invest in Us link at www.isabellabank.com. Isabella Bank Corporation common stock is quoted on the OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc.'s electronic quotation system (www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol "ISBA." The Corporation's market maker is Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. (www.boenninginc.com) and its investor relations firm is Renmark Financial Communications, Inc. (www.renmarkfinancial.com).
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This press release includes forward-looking statements. To the extent that the foregoing information refers to matters that may occur in the future, please be aware that such forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results. Additional information concerning some of the factors that could cause materially different results is included in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Forward Looking Statements" set forth in Isabella Bank Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference facilities and from its website at www.sec.gov.
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Press accreditation open for the world's leading global health conference
BERLIN, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Summit and the World Health Organization (WHO) as co-organizer jointly invite to the world's leading global health conference. The World Health Summit 2022 from October 16-18 in Berlin will bring together the most prominent names in global health from all sectors in all regions of the world: heads of state and government ministers, scientists, and representatives from the private sector as well as civil society.
Journalists can apply for on-site participation until Wednesday, October 12 here.
WHS 2022 aims to set the course for a healthier, more equitable future. Central topics include climate change and health, pandemic preparedness, digital transformation, and sustainable health systems.
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Speakers 2022 include:
- Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor, Germany
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization (WHO)
- Emmanuel Macron, President, France
- Macky Sall, President, Senegal & Chairperson, African Union
- Karl Lauterbach, Federal Minister of Health, Germany
- Svenja Schulze, Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany
- Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany
- Steffi Lemke, Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, Germany
- Wilhelmina S. Jallah, Minister of Health, Liberia
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President, Liberia & Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of "Our Common Agenda," United Nations
- Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group
- Christos Christou, International President, Doctors Without Borders
- Heyo K. Kroemer, CEO, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- Jeremy Farrar, Director, Wellcome Trust
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WHS 2022 is the first joint World Health Summit together with WHO. Patrons are German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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The entire World Health Summit is open to the press, but places for journalists on-site are limited. Digital participation requires no accreditation, links will be available shortly before WHS 2022 at www.worldhealthsummit.org
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The report spotlights growth and rental trends in the current economy, Build-for-Rent opportunities, and the booming Nashville market
BETHESDA, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the release of its latest Multifamily Outlook Report—an exclusive look at the apartment market amid last year's historic growth, recent developments from monetary tightening to the war in Ukraine, and more. The report provides the latest market trends and insights backed by proprietary data from Zelman & Associates, the leading housing research firm in the country.
In this edition of the Multifamily Outlook Report, we:
- Examine the state of the U.S. economy: Despite inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical unrest, the underlying fundamentals are strong, with several positive trends and indicators.
- Provide a rental market forecast from Zelman & Associates: After historic revenue growth and returns, can multifamily anticipate another robust year?
- Host a Q&A with Zelman & Associates Managing Director Peter Carroll: He shares how the Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program benefits both companies and students.
- Profile—and demystify—Build-for-Rent: Comprised of single-family homes built for renters from the ground up, this space attracted over $50 billion in capital in 2021 alone.
- Spotlight the Nashville market: The city's multifamily sector led the nation in new construction growth rates last year. How is innovation turning Music City into a rising tech titan?
To learn more about the current state of the multifamily industry and read our data-backed predictions for the future, download the report.
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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AP source: USC, UCLA in process of joining Big Ten
(AP) - UCLA and Southern California are planning to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference in a seismic change that could lead to another major realignment of college sports.
A person who has been briefed on the discussions between USC, UCLA and the Big Ten said the schools have taken steps to request an invitation to join the conference. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the schools’ talks with the Big Ten have not been made public.
The move would come as soon as 2024, after the Pac-12′s current media rights contracts with Fox and ESPN expire, and increase the size of the Big Ten to 16 schools.
The decision by the Los Angeles schools — two of the NCAA’s most decorated athletic programs — comes almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the Southeastern Conference in July 2025.
The Big Ten would become the first conference to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific and would build on previous expansion into the nation’s largest media markets.
Big Ten leadership, including the council of presidents and chancellors, would still have to sign off on extending an invitation to the two schools.
The Big Ten has expanded twice in recent years, with Nebraska joining in 2011 and Maryland and Rutgers in 2014.
USC and UCLA fit the Big Ten’s academic profile. Both schools are among the 65 members of the Association of American Universities, which is made up of top research universities. All Big Ten schools except Nebraska are members.
The move to the Big Ten would greatly enhance USC and UCLA’s revenues.
The Pac-12 distributed only $19.8 million per school in fiscal year 2021, by far the least among Power 5 conferences. The Big Ten’s per-school distribution was $46.1 million, second only to the Southeastern Conference’s $54.6 million.
The Pac-12 has had difficulty getting its conference television network untracked while the Big Ten Network is the most established of the conference networks.
USC and UCLA would be taking a step up in football, both in visibility and competition.
“Pac-12 After Dark” televised games that kick off in the middle to late evenings in most of the country have made it difficult for the conference to get exposure. The Pac-12 has had teams in the College Football Playoff just twice — Oregon (2014 season) and Washington (2016).
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Famed 96 Year Old San Francisco Artist Known for Mayoral Portraits and Last Year's "Kneeling Man" Tribute to Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter
"The January 6th Guernica"
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of the January 6th Congressional hearings, famed San Francisco artist Elaine Badgley Arnoux (www.badgleyarts.com), 96, is unveiling a wall-sized indictment of the 45th President, the GOP and the anti-democratic forces that laid siege to the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 in a failed coup attempt.
"This is the January 6th Guernica," said Arnoux, referring to Picasso's famous painting following the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Arnoux has long been known for her official portraits of San Francisco Mayors including a soon-to-be unveiled portrait of London N. Breed and a lifetime of activist art such as last year's "Kneeling Man" inspired by Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter. "I don't pull any punches in my art. This is a full throated, full throttled indictment of those people who tried to overturn our democracy."
A vividly colored and dramatically intense tableaux, "Ode to January 6th" is seven feet by nine feet. Badgley-Arnoux hopes the painting will become a rallying cry for the mid-term elections and beyond. Currently, the artist is looking for an appropriate public space to display the work. With imagery both realistic and metaphorical, "Ode to January 6th" is a stinging artistic indictment of former President Donald Trump
"I won't even say his name," said Arnoux, who nonetheless features an eerie silhouette of the former chief executive as part of the canvas. "I only refer to him as the 45th and pray God never again President."
In the center is an effigy of "Little Red Riding Hood" hanging from a noose: a graphic and disturbing image with specific meaning.
"That's the GOP," states the artist. "Red like red states, dressed up to look harmless, but in reality a wolf at the throat of our Republic."
Elaine Badgley Arnoux was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1926 and moved to Southern California when she was 11. She received an award to study at Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, and later moved to San Luis Obispo where she worked as a painter. In 1952 Badgley Arnoux co-founded the San Luis Obispo Art Association. In 1965, she and her family relocated to San Francisco where she continues to live and work. Badgley Arnoux's long and productive career as a painter and portraitist, teacher and activist reflects her extensive travel and residence abroad in Europe, Mexico and North Africa, which strengthened her dedication to people and social welfare. Her works are featured in the collections of numerous museums including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and Achenbach Collection; Stanford University Library Special Collections, Stanford, CA; the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley; and the de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara, CA. She has done numerous commissions for public places, including a recent portrait for Openhouse, Community for LGBT Seniors, San Francisco.
Media contact: DP&A, Inc. / David Perry (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Humanigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Humanigen between May 28, 2021 and July 12, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 25, 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, Humanigen, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Humanigen's lead product candidate, lenzilumab, was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (iii) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — First things first when it comes to Ty Gibbs and his latest controversy: Gibbs didn’t want to waste any time removing his helmet as he and Sam Mayer argued at Martinsville Speedway.
What started as some jawing between Xfinity Series rivals on pit road escalated into a full-blown fight. Mayer repeatedly scolded Gibbs following the April 9 race and even poked his finger inside Gibbs’ visor, but none of that is what led Gibbs to start throwing haymakers.
“I was mad and went up to him, and the helmet deal, I wasn’t wasting any time to take my helmet off, I was just wanting to go talk to him right when I got out,” Gibbs told The Associated Press on Friday. “And then I walked away and I was trying to take my helmet off and he came back up and pushed me and shoved me.
“I tried to de-escalate the situation and leave and he came back up and fired it back up. That’s where I snapped.”
Gibbs said it was too loud on pit road and he was still wearing his earbuds, so he has no idea what Mayer even said before Gibbs went into fight mode. But he’s been heavily criticized for fighting with his helmet on — a decision he only partially regrets now.
“I didn’t want to take my helmet off and get punched in the face while I was trying to take my helmet off at the same time,” Gibbs said. “There was a chance to take it off, but like I said, I wasn’t wasting any time to take my helmet off.”
And so it goes for the budding young star, who goes to Talladega Superspeedway for the Xfinity Series race on Saturday coming off back-to-back incidents that are turning Joe Gibbs’ grandson into NASCAR’s newest villain. At Richmond the week before his fight with Mayer, Gibbs moved teammate John Hunter Nemecheck in the final turn to win for the third time in eight starts this season.
It’s important to note that Gibbs, who qualified third for Saturday’s race in Alabama, delivers on the track.
He won in his Xfinity debut last year on the road course at Daytona and racked up four victories in 18 starts. All told, he has won seven of 26 Xfinity Series races dating to last season. Last year’s ARCA champion has won at every level to earn his spot in the Joe Gibbs Racing lineup.
But he can’t shake the perception that he’s a lucky 19-year-old driving his grandpa’s car, the No. 54 Toyota that just happens to be the best car in the series. Gibbs has also been criticized for his aggression on the track — but that’s what wins races, crew chief Chris Gayle said.
“I have had conversations with him, as others have, and said, ‘Listen, this just is what it is. You’re probably not going to get the benefit of the doubt,'” Gayle told AP. “‘There’s going to be 50% of the people who don’t like you just because you are a silver-spoon kid with the last name of Gibbs and you’ve had every advantage.’
“He chose this path of wanting to do this and enjoying it enough, and knew all this criticism was going to come his way and he still wanted to do it anyway. I don’t know that anyone wants to be tagged as the villain and its getting tagged on him for a lot of different reasons that maybe wouldn’t happen to someone else — like what if this was Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s kid and was aggressive the same way? Would the same thing apply?”
The series was off last weekend and the Gibbs clan took their annual vacation to Kiawah Island in South Carolina. The teen made a conscious effort to spend his time with his family.
“It’s been the best two weeks of my life without social media,” Gibbs told AP. “I’ve been taking steps away from it as I’ve gotten older because it’s distracting me. I just want to be a 19-year-old and be with my dog and my friends and I don’t think social media is the right way to do that, and I don’t want to chase likes or follows. It’s been a nice break.”
The fight with Mayer will undoubtedly follow Gibbs for some time.
Gayle said he and the No. 54 crew were shocked when Gibbs started throwing punches. But then the crew chief remembered days when Joe Gibbs’ two sons would wrestle each other on the shop floor, the competitive fire that burns through the family on full display.
Joe Gibbs won three Super Bowls coaching Washington and is a member of both the NASCAR and National Football League halls of fame. His first son, the late J.D. Gibbs, was a defensive back and quarterback at William & Mary, while youngest son Coy was a linebacker at Stanford. Both dabbled in racing before moving into JGR team management.
Coy Gibbs staunchly defended his son when asked about Richmond and Martinsville.
“I mean, look, that’s my son, so I have his back, 24-7, 365 days a year,” Coy Gibbs told AP. “We’re a pretty tough family, raise our children tough. And I’m proud of him as a human and I think he’s talented driving a car, so that’s what we’ve got.”
The tightknit family includes seven Gibbs grandsons, one of whom plays football at Appalachian State and another who works on a JGR pit crew. Ty Gibbs, listed at a generous 5-foot-7, has been scrapping with his cousins and brothers his entire life.
“Playing football, tackle football, just running around outside, it’s always been like that,” said Ty Gibbs, who acknowledged he’s been in fights before. “I have, with them, and just kind of growing up and being boys, getting in school fights. We’ve just always been raised to be tough.”
How tough? Ty Gibbs has squared off before against his father, the former linebacker at least twice his size.
“I’ve wrestled a little, just messing around, but he is pretty big,” said Gibbs, who has boxed against his father and learned a step-back technique that makes it competitive. “(I)f we get in close range, I’m throwing the towel in.”
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LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawdragon has once again selected Equinox Strategy Partners' Managing Partner Jonathan R. Fitzgarrald for its 6th annual Lawdragon Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting for his achievements as a key adviser on some of the most critical issues facing law firms. The 100 global leaders recognized are the "crème de la crème," according to the publisher.
Equinox Strategy Partners, headquartered in Los Angeles with an additional office in New York, specializes in training and coaching service professionals and firms—law, accounting and business management—on strategies for growing revenue and developing the next generation of talent.
"To remain successful in a competitive market, business-minded service firms are proactive in finding the professionals within their organizations who will assume the reins—both in terms of firm leadership as well as in generating revenue—and to give those professionals the client development and leadership skills to continue their success into the ever-changing future," said Fitzgarrald. "It is our passion to develop these professionals, and we are honored to be recognized for our work."
Equinox Strategy Partners facilitates 12-month, business development coaching and training programs that instill the client development and service skills required to sustain a growing practice. Clients say the training has boosted revenue by as much as 21 percent annually.
With a longstanding track record serving the legal profession, Fitzgarrald has a talent for finding untapped potential in people and prefers to consult in person. He believes that leaders are made not born. Competing in equestrian events has been a major influence and resilience builder—Jonathan literally must jump over every obstacle until he is the last one standing.
After graduating from Brigham Young University, Fitzgarrald spent nearly 20 years in-house at various firms, directing business development, marketing, public relations and communications. Nearly eight of those years were spent as Chief Business Development Officer at Greenberg Glusker, a full-service law firm. In 2017, Fitzgarrald was inducted as a Fellow into the College of Law Practice Management.
EQUINOX STRATEGY PARTNERS provides service professionals in law, accounting and business management firms with strategies for growth. With offices in Los Angeles and in New York, their professionals provide firms nationwide with strategies for driving revenue and boosting market visibility. For more information, visit: EquinoxStrategy.com.
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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Capital, Inc. (the "Company"), a non-traded publicly registered business development company sponsored and managed by NexPoint Advisors, L.P., today announced that it will commence a voluntary tender offer on or about August 19, 2022 (the "Tender Offer") for up to 2.5% of its outstanding common stock ("Shares").
The purchase price of each Share will be (i) not less than the net asset value ("NAV") per Share of the Company's common stock ("NAV Per Share") (as determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion) next calculated following the Expiration Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) (the date of repurchase) and (ii) not more than 2.5% greater than the NAV Per Share as of such date, plus any unpaid dividends accrued through the expiration date of the Tender Offer.
This announcement is not a recommendation, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares of the Company. The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a tender offer statement on Schedule TO and related exhibits, including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal, and other related documents (the "Tender Offer Documents"). The Tender Offer Documents will be sent by mail to holders of the Shares. Shareholders of the Company may obtain additional copies of the Tender Offer Documents for the Company, without charge, by contacting the Tender Agent for the Tender Offer, DST Systems, Inc., at 1-844-485-9167. Shareholders can also obtain the Tender Offer Documents free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Shareholders should read these documents and related exhibits, as the documents contain important information about the Company's Tender Offer.
Tender Offer Questions and Additional Information
Any questions regarding the Tender Offer can be directed to the Company's Tender Agent, DST Systems, Inc., at 1-844-485-9167. The Company's NAV Per Share, $5.96 as of July 26, 2022 (the last Board-approved NAV), as well as other information, including information about management and the healthcare-focused investment strategy, are available at www.nexpoint.com. The information on or accessible through www.nexpoint.com is not incorporated by reference herein.
About NexPoint Capital, Inc.
NexPoint Capital, Inc. is a non-traded, publicly registered business development company sponsored and managed by NexPoint Advisors, L.P.
About NexPoint Advisors, L.P.
NexPoint Advisors, L.P. ("NexPoint Advisors") is an SEC-registered adviser on the NexPoint alternative investment platform ("NexPoint"). NexPoint Advisors serves as the adviser to a suite of funds and investment vehicles, including a closed-end fund, interval fund, business development company ("BDC"), and various real estate vehicles. For more information visit www.nexpoint.com.
Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. These statements may involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the performance of financial markets, the investment performance of NexPoint Advisors' sponsored investment products, general economic conditions, future acquisitions, competitive conditions, and government regulations, including changes in tax laws. Readers should carefully consider such factors. Further, such forward-looking statements speak only on the date at which such statements are made. NexPoint Advisors undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement.
This material has been distributed for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product. Neither the Company, nor the Company's Board of Directors, nor NexPoint Advisors makes any recommendation as to whether to tender or not to tender any Shares in the Tender Offer. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission.
Contact Information for Tender Offer:
Financial Advisors: (855) 498-1580
Shareholders: (844) 485-9167
Media Relations: LBannon@NexPoint.com
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BELLEVILLE, Mich., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent, a leading global logistics company, today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains. Ascent joins as a Logistics Partner for dedicated ground transportation arranged through its On-Demand business segment.
Ascent will contribute to the Partnership's savings of 336 million barrels of oil, $44.8 billion on fuel costs,143 million metric tons of CO2, 2.7 million short tons of NOx and 112,000 short tons of PM. This is equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over 21 million homes. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Ascent demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
"We are committed to helping our ground transport carriers lead the industry in sustainability and efficiency and are honored that our On-Demand offering is a registered SmartWay logistics partner," states Chris Jamroz, Executive Chairman of the Board & CEO of Ascent. "This is just one more way we are demonstrating that we walk the talk when it comes to driving environmental efficiencies, including reduced fuel use and cleaner air. These are not just feel-good buzzwords, they are important factors that our customers look for from their logistics partners and we are excited to be able to demonstrate our commitment through measurable metrics."
Developed jointly in early 2003 by EPA and Charter Partners represented by industry stakeholders, environmental groups, American Trucking Associations, and Business for Social Responsibility, this innovative program was launched in 2004. Partners rely upon SmartWay tools and approaches to track and reduce emissions and fuel use from goods movement. The Partnership currently has nearly 4,000 Partners including shipper, logistics companies, truck, rail, barge, and multimodal carriers.
"Being a SmartWay transport partner will give us access to the EPA's emissions calculating tools, which are the gold standard of fuel efficiency and sustainability accounting, helping ensure our tracking is on the leading edge," adds David Camden, Vice President of Operations for Ascent. "The robust data provided to us through SmartWay will help us provide our carriers with the measurable data needed to demonstrate our competitive advantage, as well as enable us to stay on top of the most up-to-date intelligence needed to continuously improve operational efficiencies and drive success for carriers, customers and Ascent."
Ascent solves supply chain challenges for thousands of customers worldwide. With over $1.5 billion in revenue and a dedicated team of 950+ industry experts in 21 locations across North America, Ascent is a recognized supplier of the year for multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as a partner to thousands of small and medium sized businesses. The company's global reach, deep knowledge and innovative technology platform, PEAK, uniquely position its team to flawlessly execute in delivering goods worldwide via all modes. Ascent's #1 market share in the demanding domestic ground and air expedite market has provided it the foundation to handle even the most complex logistics challenges. Ascent's offerings include truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, air charter, specialized, and expedite solutions. The company moves over 250,000 shipments annually through its competitive freight marketplace. For more information about the company, please visit Ascent's website: www.ascentlogistics.com.
For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.
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Experienced HR executive joins GF leadership team
MALTA, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Pradheepa Raman as Chief People Officer. The appointment is effective September 12, 2022.
An experienced human resources executive with demonstrated success in driving positive change to the employee experience and building organizational resiliency through skills development, Raman will be responsible for leading all aspects of GF's worldwide human resources efforts. As GF continues to expand its global manufacturing capacity, key areas of focus for Raman will be recruitment, talent development, and advancing GF's culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Raman joins GF from Stanley Black & Decker, where she held the dual roles of global head of human resources and chief transformation officer for the company's largest business unit. Prior to that, she served as the company's chief talent innovation officer. Before Stanley Black & Decker, Raman served as head of talent, diversity, and employee engagement at Samsung Electronics America, and in several human resources leadership roles at global technology company Avaya.
"Pradheepa joins us with a proven track record of driving impact through thoughtful, strategic human resources leadership, delivering a best-in-class employee experience that sets the stage for success, growth, and innovation," said GF President and CEO Dr. Thomas Caulfield. "On behalf of our 15,000-strong global team, I welcome Pradheepa to GF. I am thrilled for her to join our leadership team and take GF's human resources strategy to new heights, during this unprecedented time for semiconductor manufacturing."
"I am incredibly excited to begin my journey at GF at a time when the semiconductor industry is so vital to the global economy," said Raman. "I am really looking forward to working with GF's global team of talented engineers, technicians, and business leaders. GF's diverse talent pool is a real strength and their relentless commitment to developing their employees was critical in my decision to join the leadership team. Employees are a company's most important resource, and I have spent my career creating HR systems to engage, develop, and empower talent. I can't wait to get started at GF."
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. GF undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
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Hankook Great Hit Rebate offers savings on popular Hankook products
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announces its latest consumer promotion, the Great Hit Rebate. With the baseball season heating up this summer, Hankook will offer consumers up to $100 in savings on popular passenger, SUV and light truck tires. All rebates should be submitted online at hankookrebates.com, beginning today.
According to the Hankook Tire Gauge Index, summer vacations are back, with 60% of Americans expecting to take a road trip this summer compared to just 43% in June 2020. With the return of the summer road trip, it's an ideal time to consider a new set of tires, and Hankook's Great Hit Rebate will help drivers save on a variety of premium all-season, ultra-high performance and off-road tires.
Consumers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines between July 1st and August 7th will qualify for the Great Hit Rebate.
Qualifying tires offered through the 2022 Great Hit Rebate include:
For more information about the Hankook Great Hit Rebate, please visit the Hankook rebate website.
About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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KELOWNA, BC, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) (the "Company" "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, is pleased to announce it will issue its first quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended February 28, 2022, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, after market close.
The Company will host a conference call the following day, Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time to discuss the financial results and business outlook.
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*Participants should request The Valens Company Earnings Call or provide confirmation code 13728569.
The call will be available via webcast on the Valens investor page of the Company website at https://thevalenscompany.com/investors/ or at this link. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on the Valens investor page approximately two hours after the conference call has ended.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey Fallows, President, and Everett Knight, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Capital Markets, will be conducting a question-and-answer session following the prepared remarks.
The Valens Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services, in addition to best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valens Company's high-quality products are formulated for the medical, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across all cannabis product categories with a focus on quality and innovation. The Company also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to Australia through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets. Through Valens Labs, the Company is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valens Company that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "scheduled", "trends", "forecasts", "future", "indications", "potential", "estimates", "predicts", "anticipate", "to establish", "believe", "intend", "ability to", or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might", "will", or are "likely" to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding future results of operations, future outcomes of transactions, economic conditions, and anticipated courses of action. Investors and other parties are advised that there is not necessarily any correlation between the number of SKUs manufactured and shipped and revenue and profit, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
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LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team
By The Associated Press
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-5 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field. Ohtani has been stellar on the mound since that second consecutive loss to open the season — after he lost just twice in 23 starts last year. He is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 32 strikeouts in four starts covering 24 innings since that visit to his AL West rival. Elsewhere, Mets ace Max Scherzer faces his hometown Cardinals, Blake Snell makes his season debut, and the Braves and Brewers wrap up their playoff rematch with Max Fried and Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes on the mound. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/leading-off-ohtani-on-mound-scherzer-faces-hometown-team-2/ | 2022-05-18T11:55:58Z |
ORLANDO, Fla., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, today announced that Tom Nelson, its Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of 2022, after a 35-year career, nearly 20 of which were in senior leadership positions at HICV. The company also announced that its current President and Chief Operating Officer, John Staten, will succeed Tom, assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2022.
During Tom's tenure at HICV, the company has grown from its flagship Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Florida to a network of 28 resorts from coast to coast. From his start in 2003 as Chief Financial Officer to his promotion to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2012 and then Chief Executive Officer in 2017, Tom has led with passion and vision to position HICV among the leaders in the timeshare industry.
"Tom's contributions to HICV's success have been both innumerable and profound," said Spence Wilson, HICV Chairman of the Board. "The growth in our business is a testament to his steady, focused and dedicated leadership, and we are most grateful to him."
John joined Holiday Inn Club Vacations as Chief Operating Officer in March 2019. He was promoted to President in September 2020. Prior to HICV, he held numerous senior leadership roles over 30 years, launching and growing businesses, developing strategies and teams, and mobilizing organizations into action, from startups to companies with more than 7,500 employees.
"HICV will be in great hands with John at the helm. I knew he would be an invaluable member of the HICV family when I first met him more than three years ago. And since then, he has been an impressive and proven leader, involved in every aspect of the business and playing a direct role in every material decision we have made to position the company for a bright future. Importantly, from day one, he has been a trusted advisor, partner, and friend," said Tom.
"I've known and worked with John for more than a decade. He has done a tremendous job spearheading and driving numerous key initiatives across HICV that have helped transform every corner of the organization, making the customer experience exceptional and positioning us for sustained growth well into the future," said Spence. "John's continued leadership in growing our members, our people, guest love, and number of resorts will be of critical importance as we author the next exciting chapter in the HICV story."
"Our future is very bright, and the path forward is clear, thanks in no small measure to Tom's leadership. He has been a great business partner and valued friend. Still, our team's work is far from finished. There is much to do as we continuously endeavor to be the most loved brand in family travel by making every experience easy, amazing, and unforgettable," said John.
Tom will continue to lead the company's strategic acquisition activities through the end of the year. He will serve in an advisory role supporting John and the company through the end of 2023.
Encompassing 28 resorts, 7,900 villas in 14 U.S. states and more than 365,000 timeshare owners, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated is a resort, real estate and travel company with a mission to be the most loved brand in family travel by delivering easy-to-plan, memorable vacation experiences that strengthen families.
Based in Orlando, Fla., the Company has been a leader in the vacation ownership industry since 1982, when it was established by Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson with the opening of the Company's flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort next to Orlando's Walt Disney World® Resort.
Today, the Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort portfolio spans across the United States. Throughout its history, the company has maintained the core family values true to its founding Wilson family, while aggressively pursuing growth, transforming its member engagement model and building an industry-leading team passionate about the guest experience.
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AR-15-style guns brought in over $1 billion in 10 years, House probe finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun manufacturers have made more than $1 billion from selling AR-15-style guns over the past decade, and for two companies those revenues have tripled over the past three years, according to a House investigation unveiled Wednesday.
Those profits have come as the weapons have been used in mass shootings that have horrified the nation, including one that left 10 people dead at a grocery store in Buffalo and another where 19 children were shot to death in Uvalde, Texas.
Those guns are often marketed to young men as a way to prove their masculinity, the Committee on Oversight and Reform said. Some ads mimic popular first-person shooter video games, while others claim the weapons will put buyers “at the top of the testosterone food chain.”
Those sales tactics are “deeply disturbing, exploitative and reckless,” said Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York. “In short, the gun industry is profiting off the blood of innocent Americans.”
The committee she chairs focused its investigation on five major gunmakers, and found they took in a combined total of more than $1 billion in revenue over the past 10 years from the sale of AR-15-style firearms, which mimic the look of military-style weapons. The revenue numbers were released ahead of a committee hearing examining the marketing and sales of the firearms that have gained notoriety because of their use in the mass killings.
Two of those companies tripled their revenue from the weapons over the past three years, the committee found. Daniel Defense, the company that made the gun used in Uvalde, raised its revenue from $40 million in 2019 to more than $120 million last year. The company sells weapons like the one used in that shooting on credit and advertises that financing can be approved “in seconds.”
Sturm, Ruger & Co.’s gross earnings, meanwhile, have gone from $39 million to over $103 million since 2019, and Smith and Wesson reported that its revenues from all long guns doubled from 2019 to 2021.
Those increases are against a backdrop of a record-setting overall increase in gun sales that began around the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gun manufacturers, the committee said, don’t gather or analyze safety data related to firearms.
The hearing comes amid a push by House Democrats to get legislation passed that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons. It’s the lawmakers’ most far-reaching response yet to this summer’s mass shootings.
It also comes a time when such violence appears to be on the rise.
There have been 15 mass killings this year, according to the Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database. According to that research, those incidents have left 86 dead and 63 injured. Guns were used in all of them. Mass killings are defined as incidents where at least four people were killed.
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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC ("Patriot"), one of the country's largest and fastest-growing national insurance agencies, announces the addition of two independent employee benefits agencies in Massachusetts, DMM Advisors (DMM) and PFG Benefits. This partnership will work closely with Patriot's FBinsure platform and significantly expand Patriot's benefits expertise and capabilities throughout the New England region.
DMM is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, and focuses on group health insurance, providing clients with unique executive benefits insight and expertise. They also provide individual life, disability, and long-term care insurance, employee benefits coverages, benefits life cycle, and human capital management. DMM currently has eight employees, including the owning partners, Mark Markell, Doug Hall, and Michael Murray.
Mark Markell said, "Patriot offers us the opportunity to meaningfully accelerate our growth while maintaining our core values, identity, and culture. Our specific expertise, combined with FBinsure's capabilities, will empower us to offer clients more products and services, while continuing our highly responsive local service and support."
PFG, also headquartered in Needham, provides a comprehensive and tailored approach to managing group benefits and HR administration. Working with the C-Suite, HR staff, and professional advisors, PFG proactively designs, implements, and manages innovative client-focused benefit solutions. PFG works primarily with groups between 50-1,000 employees and has been in business since 2015.
Tim Doherty, President of PFG, noted that "Patriot's passion, energy, and approach will enhance our innovative HR and benefits solutions. We are thrilled to work with FBinsure and the rest of Patriot's partners to deliver a comprehensive solution that suit the needs of our diverse client base."
Matt Gardner, Founder and CEO of Patriot, added "Both DMM and PFG check every box that we look for in a partner. The leadership team has a long runway, poised to continue to organically grow at an above market rate and align with our partners culturally. We are beyond excited to expand our benefits expertise and capabilities throughout the New England region."
About Patriot Growth Insurance Services
Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property & casualty agencies across the United States. In 2021, Patriot was ranked as the 27th largest privately held broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance. With over 1,450 employees operating in 120 locations across 22 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy in their local markets. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. Patriot is backed by GI Partners and Summit Partners. For more information, please visit www.patriotgis.com.
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(NEXSTAR) — Are you looking to rent instead of buying a home during the hot housing market? You may not find much relief: Since March 2020, the national average rent has jumped nearly 20%, according to a new rental report released Thursday.
Last month marked the eighth in a row in which rent growth has reached double-digits, Realtor.com found. The average rent for the nation’s 50 largest metros even reached a new high at $1,807. That marks a year-over-year average rent increase of 17%.
While rent in many of the largest metros has risen relatively as much as the national average, some have been hit harder than others.
Among those is the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Fla., area, where rent has spiked by more than 57% since March 2020, Realtor.com’s report shows. Hardly any other market was hit as hard. Two other Florida markets — Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater — saw the closest rates of change in the average rent price at 35% and 31%, respectively.
Despite having the greatest year-over-year change in rent, none of the above have the highest overall median rent. That title belongs, unsurprisingly, to a metro in another sunny state: California.
Among the 50 metros evaluated, just three have overall median rents at $3,000 a month or more, and they’re all in California. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara has the highest at $3,075. Close behind are San Diego-Carlsbad at $3,016 and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim at $3,000. (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach isn’t far behind with a median rent of $2,988.)
Of the top 10 metros with the highest rent prices, seven are either in California or Florida. Of the 10 markets that have seen the largest year-over-year increase in rent, eight are within traditionally warmer states (Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas).
On the other end, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is the only metro to report a year-over-year rent increase of less than 1% with 0.70%. The next closest rate is that of a fellow Midwestern metro — Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington — at 5.3%.
Overall, cities within the Midwest and the Rust Belt — Minnesota south to Missouri and Illinois, then east along the Great Lakes to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York — have seen the smallest increase in rent prices since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and St. Louis, all of which have seen rent prices rise by less than 10%. Of the 25 metros where rent has increased by less than 15% since March 2020, 14 are in the Midwest and Rust Belt.
Oklahoma City, Okla., has the lowest median rental rate at just $943 — and it’s the only metro with a median rental rate that doesn’t surpass $1,000. Metros in the Midwest and Rust Belt widely have the lowest median rents, making up 14 of the 25 least expensive metros.
Here’s the full list of rent changes since March 2020, courtesy of Realtor.com:
There is a bit of relief for renters, though. According to Realtor.com, the rate at which rent prices are growing is slowing and has remained in the same range since January. | https://cw33.com/news/rent-is-up-by-15-in-some-cities-heres-where-its-worse/ | 2022-04-14T23:30:52Z |
- The Company's net operating revenue reached R$3.2 billion in 2Q22, exceeding by 215% and 3% the amounts recorded in 2Q21 and 2Q19, respectively;
- GOL confirmed the growth in corporate demand and transported 5.8 million passengers in the quarter, more than double that of 2Q21 and still 30% below the volume of 2Q19;
- The disciplined capacity management associated with the consistent recovery in demand resulted in an average yield per passenger of R$43 cents, a record for the Company and a positive growth of 66% over 2Q21;
- Operating results improved, with recurring EBIT at R$50.8 million (margin of 1.6%) and recurring EBITDA at R$439.0 million (margin of 13.5%, positive for the third consecutive quarter); and
- GOL took delivery of three new Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft in the quarter and totaled 34 (24% of the current fleet), driving operating cost efficiencies and less carbon emissions.
SÃO PAULO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL" or "Company") (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), the largest domestic airline in Brazil, released its consolidated results for the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). During this period, and while taking an assertive approach to capacity management and increasing productivity, the Company recorded the highest yield in its history as well as the highest net operating revenue in a second quarter.
Paulo Kakinoff, Board Member, said: "In June, I ended my 10-year term as an executive at GOL and I would like to express my deep gratitude to the entire Team of Eagles, who have been by my side, both in the most challenging moments and for the countless wins that we have achieved together. With the confidence that we have now overcome one of the most difficult periods in the history of the aviation industry, I am handing over the controls to a new generation of leadership who will lead GOL in the next cycle of sustainable growth."
Celso Ferrer, CEO, added: "I have had the privilege of working with Kakinoff for more than seven years and witnessed his unparalleled leadership skills. I took on the role of CEO with the commitment to focus on three main pillars: growth, consistency and proximity, and look forward to sharing more with you about my vision for these over the coming quarters. GOL's strength has always been our commitment to serving our Customers and being the best for all, and that will continue to be our guiding light as a Company. It is an exciting time for the airline industry as a whole, and with the help of our Team of Eagles, I am confident in leading GOL to even greater heights."
All information in this press release is presented in Brazilian Reais (R$), as per the international accounting standards (IFRS) and with adjusted metrics, made available to enable the comparison of this quarter with the same year-ago quarter (2Q21). Adjusted (recurring) indicators exclude non-recurring expenses linked to the quarter's results and are detailed in their respective tables.
- Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) grew 103.0%, while the total Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) grew by 123.7%;
- Net Revenue more than tripled to R$3.2 billion. Ancillary Revenue, mainly from SMILES and GOLLOG, grew 75% to R$246.4 million;
- The average load factor fell by 7.9 p.p. to 77.2%. Domestic load factor fell by 8.5 p.p. compared to 2Q21, while the international load factor was 86.7%;
- Aircraft utilization was 10.2 hours a day, a gain of 27.5% in productivity;
- The number of passengers transported by GOL doubled to 5.8 million, equivalent to 71.4% of the pre- pandemic number recorded in 2Q19;
- Net Revenue per Available Seat-Kilometer (RASK) grew by 41% to R$35.94 cents;
- Average yield per passenger grew by 66.2% to R$43 cents, which is a record for the Company;
- Recurring Cost per Seat-Kilometer fell by 20.4% to R$35.38 cents. CASK Fuel grew by 72.2% to R$16.06 cents, due to the 80.5% increase in jet fuel (QAV) prices;
- Recurring EBIT was positive by R$50.8 million with 1.6% margin, while recurring EBITDA was positive by R$439 million with 13.5% margin;
- Net Loss reached R$2.8 billion, loss per share reached R$6.81 and loss per ADS reached US$2.77, mainly due to exchange and monetary variations; and
- The net debt ratio (including 7x annual lease payments and excluding the perpetual bonds) over recurring EBITDA LTM reached 9.5x on June 30, 2022, down by 1.6x compared to March 31, 2022 (11.1x), mainly due to the sequential recovery of recurring EBITDA.
Access the earnings release, presentation and full financial statements at: www.voegol.com.br/ri
2Q22 Conference Call: July 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. (New York time; US EDT), Phone: +1 (412) 317-6382, Code: GOL, broadcast via webcast (https://webcastlite.mziq.com/cover.html?webcastId=bc6af7b7-cbdb-4c09-9bbd-29e85939673a).
Investor Relations: ri@voegol.com.br, +55(11) 2128-4700
About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (www.voegol.com.br): The largest airline in Brazil, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since founded in 2001, the Company has the lowest unit cost in Latin America, thus democratizing air transportation.
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Police: Customer arrested after stabbing Jimmy John’s employee over sandwich order
HIGH POINT, N.C. (Gray News) - Police in North Carolina are investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier this week at a local fast-food restaurant.
The High Point Police Department said officers were called to a Jimmy John’s location on Main Street Monday night with reports of an employee who was stabbed.
Police said customer Demetris Holeman, 45, came to the store to complain about her order that evening. She then threw several items at an employee and stabbed her with an edged weapon.
According to police, workers told them that Holeman was known to staff and had previously been refused service.
Authorities said the 16-year-old female employee was taken to Moses Cone Hospital for treatment.
High Point police said Holeman was later arrested at her home and is facing charges that include assault with a deadly weapon and injury to real property for the damages to the store.
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JCP&L one of several NJ utilities sponsoring 2022 Climate Corps Fellowship
MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is teaming with Sustainable Jersey to sponsor the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps Fellowship program, which places graduate students with local municipalities and school districts in JCP&L's service area to evaluate and implement projects that help improve the energy performance of their facilities.
Sustainable Jersey, a network of municipalities and school districts that work collectively with state agencies and nonprofit organizations to advance sustainability, is administering the program in the state in conjunction with the Sustainability Institute at The College of New Jersey. This year, the program has paired six Climate Corps Fellows with 17 municipalities and three school districts in Atlantic, Cape May, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Sussex and Union counties.
Within the JCP&L service area, Climate Corps Fellows will be placed with Tewksbury Township in Hunterdon County, Helmetta Borough in Middlesex County, Chatham Borough in Morris County and Summit Public Schools in Union County. The Climate Corps Fellows are compensated through funding provided by sponsoring New Jersey utilities, including JCP&L.
"New Jersey's commitment to being a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency is part of what makes our state such a fantastic place to live and work," said Jim Fakult, president of New Jersey operations for FirstEnergy. "Improving energy efficiency will provide long-term environmental and economic benefits for our communities, and we're proud to welcome the 2022 class of EDF Fellows."
In recent years, Climate Corps Fellows in New Jersey have conducted energy audits, developed clean energy action plans and trained local officials on tracking and data management processes for monitoring energy performance. The impacts of their proposals and recommendations include:
- Operational savings of $472,000 and a reduction of 2,800 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in Jackson Township, equivalent to removing 603 gasoline-powered cars from the road each year, per EPA estimates
- In Lake Como and Point Pleasant Beach, annual reductions of 86,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, 5,700 therms of natural gas (equivalent to the carbon reduction achieved from 36 acres of forest), 64 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, and $15,800 in operational savings
- Annual savings of $133,000 and a reduction of carbon emissions by 392 metric tons per year for the City of Orange, equivalent to removing 85 gasoline-powered cars from the road each year
- An 18% decrease in energy use per square foot for Bradley Beach Borough and the Monmouth Beach School District
JCP&L supported the EDF Climate Corps Fellowship program for the first time in 2021, funding a fellow that worked with three municipalities – Flemington, Long Branch and Stillwater – and the Aberdeen-Matawan Regional School District.
Wael Bou Ajram, a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, helped the towns identify and document a total reduction of 1.1 million kWh of electricity consumption and trained five employees on energy tracking and management practices. His proposed energy efficiency projects projected a total savings of approximately $50,000 for the municipalities and school district.
"Providing our municipalities and schools with hands-on help to advance complex climate and sustainable energy projects contributes to progress at the local level and toward the goal of a sustainable New Jersey," said Sustainable Jersey Executive Director Randall Solomon. "Since 2015, Climate Corps Fellows have been offering their technical expertise to help New Jersey municipal and school district leaders find solutions to today's sustainability challenges."
Since the program's inception in 2008, over 1,200 EDF Climate Corps Fellows have been placed in more than 540 leading organizations spanning the United States and China. They have collectively helped identify energy savings worth more than $1.6 billion, the equivalent of 2.2 million metric tons in carbon emissions.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter: @FirstEnergyCorp.
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STAMFORD, Conn. and PUNE, India, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens and Softdel shared a joint statement today announcing a new partnership. Softdel's globally recognized EdificeEdge IoT gateway platform solution has joined the thriving Siemens Connect Ecosystem – a network that brings together experts in software development, IT, cybersecurity, remote and digital services, and business intelligence.
Softdel's EdificeEdge IoT gateway platform (part of its ConvergenceSuite) connects to a vast array of IoT devices and sensors ranging from temperature, humidity, air quality, fire & smoke, lighting in building areas and at the same time seamlessly integrates with Siemens' platforms, including its building management system Desigo CC. The EdificeEdge IoT Gateway platform, built on a new modern microservices architecture is ideal for integrating siloed wireless IoT sensor systems in smart buildings and connecting them to the Siemens' BMS and related platforms. Containerization technology at the edge makes it possible to go beyond data aggregation and run computer-intensive applications enabling tomorrow's AI-enabled digital buildings.
"Through our ConvergenceSuite of products and solutions, we are bringing the power of 'Edge' to smart buildings enabling a shift towards truly optimized, self-diagnosed, and energy-efficient buildings," says Sachin Deshmukh, Managing Director, Softdel. "Our EdificeEdge platform integrates perfectly within Siemens' platform ecosystem including Desigo CC. Our partnership with Siemens is a significant step towards driving our vision of connecting devices, enterprises, and people. We look forward to jointly delivering exceptional value to our customers as part of their transformational journey around smart buildings and infrastructure."
Sunil K Dalal, Founder, and Chairman of Softdel adds "IoT technology bears the potential of providing unprecedented insights to numerous aspects of today's buildings. With ever-increasing connected devices installed in smart buildings, there is an ongoing need for seamless integration to offer real-time actionable insights. EdificeEdge is a significant milestone in our two-decade journey of providing innovative solutions to the global building automation industry. Our partnership with Siemens is a step in the right direction to continue our efforts to bring exceptional value to our customers."
The Siemens Connect Ecosystem pulls together the tools, processes, training, and support necessary for third-party solution providers to successfully create solutions that integrate seamlessly with Siemens' platforms, including its Desigo CC Building Management System, the APOGEE Automation System, and related platforms.
"As world events and the rapid evolution of technology are pushing the boundaries of smart buildings, a thriving partner ecosystem is extremely critical to innovate quickly, deliver value to customers, and enter new markets much faster," says Rene Herrera, Head of Ecosystem and Development at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. "While it is extremely difficult for any one company to deliver a solution that solves customers' specific challenges, our Siemens Connect partners and domain expertise across industries allow us to co-innovate at a pace that exceeds customer needs and expectations."
About the Siemens Connect Ecosystem
By 2025, there will be more than 40.6 billion connected devices in smart buildings, and the ability to quickly adapt and advance smart building operation is more critical than ever. The Siemens Connect Ecosystem brings together experts in software development, IT, cybersecurity, remote and digital services, and business intelligence in a searchable catalog of partner use case solutions and documentation. A thriving software ecosystem supports the digital transformation, helping our customers create places that are perfectly designed for their purpose and granting them the freedom to focus on the goals that drive their business forward. Learn more at usa.siemens.com/siemensconnect
About Softdel
Founded in 1999, Softdel (a UNIDEL company) connects devices, enterprises, and people. Our distinctiveness lies in simplifying enterprise connectedness in smart buildings and smart factories creating unprecedented benefits for our customers and their eco-systems. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, USA, with offices in Japan, and India, we deliver domain expertise and technology-driven solutions to help companies turn digital challenges into opportunities. Our two-decade-long product engineering experience of serving global leaders in the automation & controls industry has catapulted Softdel to an enviable position in the Industrial and Buildings IoT value chain.
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. With around 70,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and its U.S. corporate headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA. Learn more at usa.siemens/buildingtechnologies
Siemens Corporation is a subsidiary of Siemens AG, a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. Siemens has been supporting the industries and creating the infrastructure forming the backbone of America's economy for more than 160 years, with more than 40,000 employees, 17,000 suppliers, and customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. In fiscal 2021, Siemens Group USA generated revenue of nearly $20 billion. Learn more at usa.siemens.com.
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Preliminary 3.3 magnitude quake jolts South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A relatively rare East Coast earthquake centered just northeast of South Carolina’s capital city jolted large numbers of state residents awake early Monday, rocking the Southern state at a preliminary 3.3 magnitude, authorities said.
There were no immediate reports of any damages or injuries.
The pre-dawn temblor lasted only seconds but hundreds of people took to social media to describe being shaken from sleep when the quake hit shortly after 1:30 a.m. A seismic analyst monitoring the quake for the USGS Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center in Colorado, called it the latest in a series of shakes in recent months but stronger than usual.
“There’s definitely been a ‘swarm’ here over the past several months. It’s not like a swarm like after a large seismic event but we have had a number of them in recent months,” geophysicist Amy Vaughan with the 24-hour monitoring service told The Associated Press by phone.
Vaughan said the 3.3 magnitude is an early assessment and could change, adding the quake had an epicenter of about 1.5 miles (3.1 kilometers) below the earth’s surface near the community of Elgin. That location is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of downtown Columbia, the capital city.
Those awakened reported feeling the earth shaking for several seconds and some even described what sounded like a heavy truck moving nearby. Vaughan said only an hour afterward she had reports pouring in to the quake monitoring center.
“I have not heard of any damage reports so far but have had over a thousand ... reports,” she said. “If people were sleeping they obviously would have been woken up and things might have been rattling off shelves or countertops but not the kind of shaking or intensity to cause damage of any significance.”
Still, she called it “alarming for sure” and said some lesser aftershocks were possible in coming days or weeks. She noted there were quakes of a preliminary 2.0 or higher in April and March and others going back little more than four months in the region — and a 3.3 quake last December.
She said the quake was a rather shallow one, fairly close to the surface, which made it felt, adding the area has been experiencing other shocks recently.
Two dozen minor quakes have rattled near Columbia since the end of last year, more than the 20 typically averaged by the state in an entire year, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Elgin is along a large fault system that extends from Georgia through the Carolinas and into Virginia.
Last year, the area near Jenkinsville — about 40 miles (60 kilometers) west of this group of tremors — registered six small earthquakes in over a week, with three quakes registered on a single day alone.
According to emergency management officials, about 70% of South Carolina earthquakes are located in the Middleton Place-Summerville Seismic Zone, about 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) northwest of Charleston.
In 1886, that historic coastal city was home to the largest recorded earthquake in the history of the southeastern United States, according to seismic officials. The quake, thought to have had a magnitude of at least 7, left dozens of people dead and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
That event was preceded by a series of smaller tremors over several days, although it was not known that the foreshocks were necessarily leading up to something more catastrophic until after the major quake.
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CALABASAS, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) (the "Company"), a leading provider of high-quality single-family homes for rent, today announced that members of the Company's management team will participate in a roundtable discussion during Nareit's REITweek 2022 Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.americanhomes4rent.com under the "For Investors" tab. A replay of the webcast will be available through June 21, 2022.
About American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and resident satisfaction. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties. As of March 31, 2022, we owned 57,984 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Additional information about American Homes 4 Rent is available on our website at www.americanhomes4rent.com.
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Hunger Action Month® Campaign Aims to Inspire the Public to Join the Fight to End Hunger and Raise Awareness of Hunger in America
CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunger Action Month® this September marks the 15th year that the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks will come together to raise awareness and inspire the public to take action on behalf of people facing the impossible choice of hunger. Right now, millions of Americans are making tough budgeting decisions while facing grocery prices that have risen more than 13% in the last twelve months, the largest increase since 1979. That's why this year's campaign focuses on the impossible choice that many in the U.S. are often forced to make between costly food and other basic needs.
"Many people may not give a daily meal much thought. For people facing hunger, a daily meal is not as simple," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. "Instead, it becomes a different type of choice - an impossible decision between food or other crucial needs, such as electricity, childcare or medicine. Nobody should be forced to make a choice to go hungry. With the public's support, we can come together to help increase food access for all people, so they no longer have to make such tough decisions."
Feeding America network food banks are also not immune to the inflationary pressures impacting the U.S., and they need support. A recent Feeding America survey found that 90% of network food banks reported either an increase or steady demand for emergency food services in June, about a 15% increase over the prior month. The vast majority are also reporting that food purchase costs are higher and that food donations are down over the last four months.
To support food banks serving neighbors in need, people across the country can get involved during Hunger Action Month by learning, committing and speaking up about ways to end hunger.
Learn:
- Read and watch stories of people facing hunger.
- Learn about the impact hunger has on communities.
Commit:
- Donate to a local food bank or Feeding America.
- Visit and volunteer at a local food bank.
- Wear orange throughout the month of September, or on Hunger Action Day on Friday, Sept. 23, to spread awareness and show commitment toward ending hunger.
Speak Up:
- Write to local elected officials and urge them to fight hunger in their community.
- Join the conversation by posting photos or stories to social media with #HungerActionMonth and @FeedingAmerica.
Hunger Action Month is a time for everyone across the country to collectively act against hunger. You can choose to donate or advocate. You can choose to volunteer or raise awareness. You can choose to help end hunger. Learn more about how you can take action by visiting HungerActionMonth.org.
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Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Veterans from DISH and Wyndham Hotels to Lead Sales Efforts for Edison Interactive's Hospitality TV Solution
DENVER, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Edison Interactive, a leading content management system for connected devices, announced the addition of Jim Grice, VP of Corporate Partnerships, and Kevin Daly, Director of Hospitality Sales, to the team. The two bring extensive experience to the organization and will be instrumental in heading up the sales initiatives for Edison's in-room entertainment solution, Edison TV.
Formerly the Director of Sales at DISH Business, Grice spent 11 years overseeing national strategic partnerships, including hospitality partners, and also served as the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) where he drove more than $2 billion in sales for U.S. athletes and hopefuls. At Edison, Grice will be responsible for leading and expanding the organization's internal sales team, driving revenue and supporting the go-to-market strategy. Daly, previously the Director of Franchise Development for Wyndham Hotels, was responsible for selling franchises for 15 different hotel brands and driving new business. In his role at Edison, Daly will work closely with Grice to expand Edison TV across hospitality brands everywhere.
"Jim and Kevin are both seasoned professionals who see the massive value our platform brings to properties; their experience will drive our innovative technology forward even faster as we look to modernize the way businesses look at hospitality TV," said Nick Stanitz-Harper, CRO and co-founder of Edison Interactive. "Edison Interactive is bringing much-needed change to an industry with historically antiquated technology and this team has the right vision to get our solution into more hotel rooms, improving the guest experience and increasing our presence in hospitality."
Edison TV reimagines the way hotels and resorts serve content, using machine learning and mobile edge computing to personalize the TV experience for guests. Edison TV is completely customizable and differentiates itself from competition by helping properties monetize their network of screens by driving revenue through proprietary adtech and by offering multiple business models, including those that are consumption based. Edison's content management system enables properties to seamlessly manage their network of TVs and provides valuable insights that help brands better understand customers and make more informed business decisions.
"Edison TV is transforming the hospitality business and I am honored to be part of an organization that is using cutting-edge technologies to enhance experiences for customers and guests alike," said Grice. "The industry is craving modern solutions that are easy, convenient and user-centric and Edison has built something that revamps hotel TV. I look forward to being a part of this organization and its efforts to enhance the in-room experience for guests."
Edison Interactive is dedicated to driving change through its unique combination of hardware and software as well as through its ability to build comprehensive solutions and design custom offerings for each partner property. It aims to collaboratively elevate the experience for guests through options that embrace several new technologies in one easy-to-use way and set hospitality partners up for success. For more information, visit EdisonInteractive.com.
About Edison Interactive
Edison Interactive is a leading out-of-home (OOH) content management system (CMS) for connected devices in golf cars, rental vehicles, hotel rooms and more. Focused on digitally transforming the customer experience, Edison is known for its vast network of premium displays, digital signage and infotainment solutions. The Edison platform delivers valuable back-end insights and management capabilities for businesses while providing end-users with meaningful content and features that can be monetized. With a predominantly Fortune 500 client base, including Verizon Wireless, Avis Budget Group and Yahoo!, EI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit www.edisoninteractive.com.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — A woman from Pakistan and another from Iran appeared to be the first from their countries to scale K2 on Friday, the world’s second-highest mountain and one of the most dangerous summits, a mountaineering official said. A second Pakistani woman scaled the summit minutes later.
Samina Baig, a 32-year-old from a remote northern village in Pakistan, was the first to hoist her country’s green and white flag atop the peak of the 28,250 foot-high (8,610 meter) K2.
Iran’s Afsaneh Hesamifard followed shortly after and was hailed for her achievement in Farsi-language posts on social media. According to Iranian media, she became only the third woman to scale Mount Everest in May.
The two were among several women to successfully reach K2’s peak on Friday, according to Karrar Haidri, chief officer of the Pakistan Alpine Club, which helps coordinate the climbs from the government side and responds in the event of an emergency.
Haidri said a second Pakistani female climber, Naila Kiyani, was among the team of women to reach the top of K2 but it appears that Baig had scaled the summit a few minutes earlier.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif congratulated both Pakistani women, saying they proved that women were not behind men in the sports of mountain climbing. The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan congratulated the Pakistani women on Twitter while the Iranian diplomatic mission in Pakistan tweeted congratulations to Hesamifard.
K2, on the Chinese-Pakistani border in the Karakorum Range, has one of the deadliest records, with most climbers dying on the descent, where the slightest mistake can trigger an avalanche and become fatal. Only a few hundred have successfully reached its summit. In contrast, Mount Everest has been summited more than 9,000 times.
Separately, Haidri said Afghan climber, Ali Akbar Sakki, died on Thursday due to a heart attack while attempting to scale K2. He was part of the team of climbers who reached its summit Friday.
Considered extremely difficult to climb, K2 is not only the second-highest mountain after Mount Everest, its ascent and descent are considered much more challenging that the world’s highest.
K2 is also the coldest and windiest of climbs. At places along the route, climbers must navigate nearly sheer rock faces rising 80 degrees, while avoiding frequent and unpredictable avalanches.
The latest record comes a day after Nepalese climber Sanu Sherpa set a new mountaineering record for twice reaching the peak of each of the world’s 14 highest mountains.
Earlier this month, Pakistan’s military airlifted two Pakistani climbers, including the man who became the youngest to scale K2 to safety after the pair went missing during an expedition scaling Nanga Parbat, known as “Killer Mountain” because of its dangerous conditions. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/women-climbers-from-pakistan-and-iran-reach-k2-summit/ | 2022-07-22T21:27:28Z |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback. The Golden State Warriors seek to put an embarrassing loss behind them as both teams attempt to end their second-round series.
Both have 3-2 leads and are at home Friday night for Game 6. The defending NBA champion Bucks rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to win 110-107 in Bostonon Wednesday night while the Warriors squandered an opportunity to close out their series by losing 134-95 at Memphis.
“At the end of the day, we can’t get too high from this,” Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo said after the Buck’ Game 5 victory. “Obviously, it’s great to win the game, great to go back home and feel good ourselves, but the job is not done.”
Although Milwaukee is savoring an emotional win and Golden State is coming off a blowout loss, the trends of these series indicate the Warriors should feel more comfortable going home.
The home-court advantage hasn’t meant much in the Bucks-Celtics series. The road team has won three of the five games, including each of the last two.
Through the first five games of the other three second-round series, home teams owned a 14-1 record. The Warriors are 2-0 at home against the Grizzlies after winning 142-112 in Game 3 and 101-98 in Game 4.
History suggests the lopsided nature of Golden State’s Game 5 loss shouldn’t have a carryover effect. The Warriors are the sixth team in the past 10 years to lose by at least 39 points in a playoff game that didn’t end a series. Four of the previous five losing teams won their next game.
“Well, it doesn’t feel good losing by as much as we did,” Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. “At the end of the day it is just a loss and you flush it from your mental and you remind yourselves who you are. You go in and play with 100% effort on Friday, and I like our chances.”
The Grizzlies also have reason to feel confident, even with Ja Morant likely out for the rest of the postseason with a bone bruise in his right knee. The Grizzlies have gone 1-1 against the Warriors since Morant’s injury and are 21-6 in games their All-Star guard has missed this season.
“We know how to respond,” Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks said. “We know how to play with each other better than any team in the NBA.”
In the Celtics-Bucks series, the teams have alternated victories through the first five games. The Celtics’ season depends on that pattern continuing Friday.
The series has been full of comebacks already. The Celtics want to close it out by rallying from a 3-2 deficit and winning a potential Game 7 in Boston on Sunday.
“We had a golden opportunity,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said after the Game 5 loss. “That’s the story here. It’s going to be tougher now. Got to go get two in a row. But what we’ve done throughout this series and throughout this season is bounce back when we’ve been tested.”
CELTICS AT BUCKS
Bucks lead 3-2. Game 6, 7:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN
— NEED TO KNOW: The Bucks took the series lead with a Game 5 comeback as Bobby Portis scored the go-ahead basket on a putback of a missed Antetokounmpo free throw with 15 seconds left. Jrue Holiday sealed the victory by getting a block and a steal in the last 10 seconds. Antetokounmpo had 40 points. The team that has led entering the fourth quarter has lost the last three games of this series.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Rebounding. Over the past two games, the Bucks have outrebounded the Celtics 97-74 and own a 32-18 advantage in second-chance points.
— INJURY WATCH: Bucks F Khris Middleton will miss a ninth straight playoff game with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Celtics F/C Robert Williams III has missed two straight games with a sore left knee and is questionable for Game 6.
— PRESSURE IS ON: Celtics F Jayson Tatum. The three-time All-Star has been productive, scoring 34 points in Game 5 and 30 in Game 4. But he’s just 5 of 27 from 3-point range over his last three games after going 9 of 19 from beyond the arc in the first two games of this series. Tatum will need to regain his 3-point accuracy for the Celtics to win this series.
GRIZZLIES AT WARRIORS
Warriors lead 3-2. Game 6, 10 p.m. EDT, ESPN.
— NEED TO KNOW: Golden State committed 22 turnovers that led to 29 Grizzlies points in Memphis’ Game 5 blowout victory. Every starter for the Warriors had a negative plus-minus rating. Thompson’s minus-45 rating tied the worst plus-minus in any playoff game over the past 25 years with Andre Drummond’s minus-45 against Milwaukee in 2019.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Memphis used its size advantage with 6-foot-11 Steven Adams leading the way to outrebound the Warriors for the first time in this series with a 55-37 edge on the boards. The Grizzlies had an 18-4 difference on the offensive boards, leading to a 24-5 scoring advantage in second-chance points.
— INJURY WATCH: Golden State’s Otto Porter Jr. dealt with right foot soreness that kept him out the second half of Game 5. His status is questionable. … Warriors coach Steve Kerr could be recovered from his two-game absence with COVID-19 in time for Game 6, though that hadn’t yet been determined. He needs two negative tests first. … Morant has missed two games and remains doubtful to return this postseason.
— PRESSURE IS ON: The Warriors. Memphis is the youngest team to reach this round in 25 years, so forcing this series to a sixth game already is a big accomplishment with Morant injured. Each team has had a blowout win with each of the other three games decided by five points or less. But over the last two games without Morant, Memphis has led for all but the final 45.7 seconds of Game 5.
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AP Sports Writers Kyle Hightower, Janie McCauley and Teresa M. Walker contributed to this report.
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Police: Man fatally pushed woman into California train
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A man accused of fatally pushing a woman in front of a freight train in Southern California has been arrested, authorities said.
The woman, whose name has not yet been made public, was hit by the train Monday morning in the city of Riverside, about 55 miles (89 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles, police said Thursday.
Riverside police said in a statement that the woman and the man, Kevin Errol Lewis, were in an argument next to the railroad tracks that turned physical.
During the altercation, Lewis allegedly shoved the woman he was in a dating relationship with into the path of the train, killing her, police said.
Officers found Lewis, 41, nearby and detained him, police said. He is being held in jail without bail on suspicion of murder and domestic violence, as well as several outstanding warrants for theft and narcotics violations.
Lewis, whom police described as a transient man, is scheduled to appear in court on April 25, online jail records showed. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
The killing was similar to a death in New York City in January that shocked the city after after a woman was pushed to her death in front of a subway train beneath Times Square in an apparently unprovoked attack. Police charged Martial Simon, whom authorities said was homeless, in the slaying of Michelle Alyssa Go.
Simon is being held in a hospital prison ward and is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday, online jail and court records show.
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Research highlights consumers' perception of direct mail, a strong preference for physical brand connections, and a growing importance on the omnichannel experience
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lob, the leading direct mail automation platform, today unveiled a report on the State of Direct Mail Consumer Insights, in partnership with Comperemedia. The report surveyed 2,111 adult (aged 18+) consumers in the U.S. and uncovered consumers' perception and attitudes towards direct mail and how brands communicate and engage their customers, revealing a strong preference for receiving physical mail. The survey found that over 85% of consumers regularly read direct mail received from brands either immediately, on the same day, or at a later time, with 62% reporting a direct mailpiece has inspired action.
Building on the direct mail channel's prominence in the marketing strategy mix, the survey found direct mail is critical to the acquisition and retention of customers, with almost half of consumers being introduced to new brands via direct mail. Sixty-six percent of consumers reported they are likely engaging with and act on direct mail from brands they already have a relationship with, proving direct mail is integral throughout the entire customer journey. Direct mail's influence over the omnichannel is ever-present in the findings, with 51% of all consumers sharing direct mail with their friends and family. Additional findings include:
- Consumers are motivated by direct mail, with offers and promotions driving the most engagement across generational gaps, inspiring actions from:
- For brands consumers are unfamiliar with, direct mail is the preferred channel of communication, with 44% of respondents stating preference for the physical channel over an email
- Consumers see value in physical mail, with 70% opting to receive some paper statements from brands
- Nearly half of consumers aged between 18-34 agree that direct mail is an important way for brands to build relationships
"Direct mail—a tried-and-true marketing channel—is experiencing a renaissance," said Ritu Kapoor, CMO of Lob. "Our technology has been able to evolve snail mail into intelligent mail at scale, enabling leading brands to personalize, analyze, and deliver an unmatched omnichannel experience to their audiences. Our customers continue to find direct mail a leading channel in customer engagement, retention, and acquisition."
The findings in the State of Direct Mail Consumer Insights Report prove intelligent direct mail that is connected, personalized, and measurable resonates with consumers. Today's consumer has a positive reaction to their direct mail, so brands that bolster their omnichannel strategy and combine digital and physical channels, like images of recently purchased items and local events or locations, will drive more sales and more ROI. Intelligent direct mail that is customized, based on consumer behaviors and preferences, and contains relevant offers and promotions motivates consumers to read and take action, most often by visiting a brand's website or physical store location.
This survey was nationally representative of U.S. consumers across gender, age, income, ethnicity and region. Among other questions, respondents were asked a series of questions around their preferences and satisfaction related to direct mail within four key sectors: Retail, Healthcare, Financial Services and Local Business.
The full survey results will also be announced on Lob's 2022 State of Direct Mail: Consumer Insights webinar, which is scheduled for July 27, 2022 at 11 am PT. You can access the full survey results here.
Lob is the only direct mail automation platform for the digital age. Lob's platform automates the direct mail execution process for enterprises, at any scale - from creation, printing, postage, delivery, and sustainability with end-to-end analytics and campaign attribution. Over 10,000 businesses trust Lob to transform their direct mail to intelligent mail.
Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Lob is venture-backed by Y Combinator, Polaris Partners, Floodgate, and First Round Capital.
Find out more about Lob on our website: https://lob.com.
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HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting highly resistant tumors and viruses, today announced that Walter Klemp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moleculin, will present at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference being held May 23-26, 2022 in Miami, FL and virtually.
In addition to the presentation, management will be available to participate in virtual one-on-one meetings with qualified members of the investor community who are registered to attend the conference. For more information, please visit the conference website.
A video webcast of the presentation will be available for viewing on-demand beginning Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7:00 AM ET for those registered for the event and will be accessible on the Events page in the Investors section of the Company's website (www.moleculin.com). The webcast replay will be archived for 90 days following the event.
About Moleculin Biotech, Inc.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a broad portfolio of drug candidates for the treatment of highly resistant tumors and viruses. The Company's lead program, Annamycin is a next-generation anthracycline designed to avoid multidrug resistance mechanisms with little to no cardiotoxicity. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases.
Additionally, the Company is developing WP1066, an Immune/Transcription Modulator capable of inhibiting p-STAT3 and other oncogenic transcription factors while also stimulating a natural immune response, targeting brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers, and WP1220, an analog to WP1066, for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moleculin is also engaged in the development of a portfolio of antimetabolites, including WP1122 for the potential treatment of COVID-19 and other viruses, as well as cancer indications including brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers.
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Murder charge over self-induced abortion dismissed in Texas
DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge formally dismissing a murder charge Monday against a 26-year-old woman over a self-induced abortion did not quiet outrage or questions surrounding the case, including why prosecutors ever brought it to a grand jury.
A woman who ends her own pregnancy cannot be charged with a crime under Texas law. Officials in rural Starr County, along the U.S.-Mexico border, have not released details about why they decided to pursue a case against Lizelle Herrera after being contacted by a hospital.
“There should have been no reason for a report to have been made. There should have been no reason for a criminal investigation to take place,” said Farah Diaz-Tello, senior counsel and legal director at If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice.
News of Herrera’s arrest on Thursday raised alarms for abortion rights advocates, and sparked people to gather in protest outside the jail where she was being held on $500,000 bond. Her March 30 indictment alleges she “intentionally and knowingly” caused the death of “an individual ... by a self-induced abortion” in early January.
Authorities have not described what exactly Herrera allegedly did, and it wasn’t clear if she was accused of giving herself an abortion or assisting in someone else’s self-induced abortion.
An attorney for Herrera, who was released from jail Saturday after posting bond, did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.
Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez said in a Sunday statement that he would file the motion to dismiss the charge, saying, “it is clear that Ms. Herrera cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
But he did not explain why the case was presented to a grand jury, nor did he reply Monday to an email from AP seeking additional information. A woman who answered the phone at his office said Sunday’s statement was “the only thing he’s going to say on the subject” and hung up before identifying herself.
“These were choices that did not have to be made because losing a pregnancy or ending a pregnancy or self-managing an abortion is not a crime in the state of Texas,” Diaz-Tello said.
Texas last year passed a law known as Senate Bill 8, or SB8, that bans abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. The law leaves enforcement to private citizens who can sue doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an abortion.
Another new Texas law prohibits doctors and clinics from prescribing abortion-inducing medications after seven weeks and prohibits the delivery of the pills by mail.
Neither law authorizes any action against the woman who ends her pregnancy, Diaz-Tello said.
“The problem is, though, when you have this heightened situation of suspicion and fear and the chilling effect that this all creates, that is going to make it much more likely that health care providers are going to improperly err on the side of reporting — err on the side of violating their patient’s confidentiality and bringing in law enforcement,” Diaz-Tello said.
Diaz-Tello said actions taken by the hospital and law enforcement in this case could lead women to be fearful of seeking health care after an abortion.
Joanna Grossman, professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law in Dallas, said SB8 could be “indirectly playing a lot of roles here.” For one, there has been an increase since SB8 in women going online to get abortion pills, she said.
Also, she said, the law sends a message “that there’s just a war on abortion.”
“It certainly changed access but it’s also I think just changed the whole context in which people evaluate abortion care,” Grossman said.
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Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year.
The Democratic president will also call on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar relief, according to administration officials who previewed his proposals on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
At issue is the 18.4 cents-a-gallon federal tax on gas and the 24.4 cents-a-gallon federal tax on diesel fuel. If the gas savings were fully passed along to consumers, people would save roughly 3.6% at the pump when prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
But many economists and lawmakers from both parties view the idea of a gas tax holiday with skepticism.
Barack Obama, during the 2008 presidential campaign, called the idea a “gimmick” that allowed politicians to “say that they did something.” He also warned that oil companies could offset the tax relief by increasing their prices.
High gas prices pose a fundamental threat to Biden’s electoral and policy ambitions. They’ve caused confidence in the economy to slump to lows that bode poorly for defending Democratic control of the House and the Senate in November.
Biden’s past efforts to cut gas prices — including the release of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve and greater ethanol blending this summer — have done little to produce savings at the pump, a risk that carries over to the idea of a gas tax holiday.
Biden has acknowledged how gas prices have been a drain on public enthusiasm when he is trying to convince people that the U.S. can still pivot to a clean-energy future. In an interview with The Associated Press last week, Biden described a country already nursing some psychological scars from the coronavirus pandemic that is now worried about how to afford gas, food and other essentials.
“If you notice, until gas prices started going up,” Biden said, “things were much more, they were much more optimistic.”
The president can do remarkably little to fix prices that are set by global markets, profit-driven companies, consumer demand and aftershocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the embargoes that followed. The underlying problem is a shortage of oil and refineries that produce gas, a challenge a tax holiday cannot necessarily fix.
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, estimated that the majority of the 8.6% inflation seen over the past 12 months in the U.S. comes from higher commodity prices due to Russia’s invasion and continued disruptions from the coronavirus.
“In the immediate near term, it is critical to stem the increase in oil prices,” Zandi said last week, suggesting that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and a nuclear deal with Iran could help to boost supplies and lower prices.
Republican lawmakers have tried to shift more blame to Biden, saying he created a hostile environment for domestic oil producers, causing their output to stay below pre-pandemic levels.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell mocked the idea of a gas tax holiday in a February floor speech. “They’ve spent an entire year waging a holy war on affordable American energy, and now they want to use a pile of taxpayers’ money to hide the consequences,” he said.
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has previously expressed doubts about the value of suspending the federal gas tax.
Administration officials said the $10 billion cost of the gas tax holiday would be paid for and the Highway Trust Fund kept whole, even though the gas taxes make up a substantial source of revenue for the fund. The officials did not specify any new revenue sources.
The president has also called on energy companies to accept lower profit margins to increase oil production and refining capacity for gasoline.
This has increased tensions with oil producers: Biden has judged the companies to be making “more money than God.” That kicked off a chain of events in which the head of Chevron, Michael Wirth, sent a letter to the White House saying that the administration “has largely sought to criticize, and at times vilify, our industry.”
Asked about the letter, Biden said of Wirth: “He’s mildly sensitive. I didn’t know they’d get their feelings hurt that quickly.”
Energy companies are scheduled to meet Thursday with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to discuss ways to increase supply.
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Gabriela Montero at Prager Family Center for the Arts Brings Yuja Wang,
Paquito D'Rivera, Joshua Bell for Exclusive Musical Series in Easton, MD.
Adding a Music Education Program for Underserved Youth
EASTON, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pianist-composer, Gabriela Montero, started her studies earlier than most – at just four years old – making her solo debut with an orchestra in her home country of Venezuela at age seven. She went on to receive a scholarship to attend school in the U.S., and later became a graduate and fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London. Montero has showcased her phenomenal musicality and rare improvisational ability internationally – from Carnegie Hall to the 2008 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. Come this fall, Montero will be performing, along with a selection of GRAMMY-winning musical artists, like Yuja Wang, as part of the Gabriela Montero at Prager series in the newly restored Ebenezer Theater at Prager Family Center for the Arts, Easton, Maryland. Comprised of eight concerts, beginning September 2022, and continuing through the summer of 2023, Montero and some of the most influential musicians of modern times – representing China, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Cuba, and the United States – will bring sounds from around the world to Easton.
Season One of the series will feature Montero and seven of the music world's brightest stars, including esteemed talents like Joshua Bell, the GRAMMY-winning and Emmy-nominated violinist. Bell was selected to play for the first musical mission to Cuba commissioned by President Obama to celebrate the renewed cultural diplomacy between the U.S. and Cuba; he was named "Instrumentalist of the Year" by Musical America, and his genre-crossing collaborations – with musicians like Sting and Chick Corea – along with contributions to the Academy Award-winning film, Red Violin, have made the Indiana native a musical legend. Yuja Wang, the Beijing pianist and the youngest of the visiting artists, is known for her charismatic stage presence and her fashionable and bold attire that reflects the energy of her performances. In addition to her four GRAMMY nominations, Wang has been recognized with Gramophone's prestigious "Young Artist of the Year" award, and the Musical America "Artist of the Year" award; she's a fresh and youthful voice in the classical world. Paquito D'Rivera, with 14 Grammy awards to his name, discovered his love for the saxophone and clarinet early in his home country of Cuba, performing at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra in Havana. Known for his ability to blend Latin jazz and classical music, he was honored with the National Medal for the Arts by President George W. Bush. Larisa Martinez, born and raised in Puerto Rico, joined the previously mentioned artist Joshua Bell in Cuba as part of the delegation sent by President Obama. The Soprano singer has toured with tenor Andrea Bocelli; she won the Metropolitan Opera's National Council Audition in Puerto Rico; and her talents were showcased on the Emmy-nominated PBS special "Live From Lincoln Center, Seasons of Cuba." Regarded as Ireland's finest tenor, Anthony Kearns toured with the acclaimed group, The Irish Tenors. Kearns performed during several of President Obama's Inauguration events and he regularly makes time to sing in support of important causes such as musical education and autism awareness. Vanessa Perez is a pianist; at age 11, she was invited to make her concert debut in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, Perez is the performance partner of actor Bill Murray, and recently played a major role alongside Murray in the concert documentary, "New Worlds: Cradle of Civilization." Her presentation at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, was filmed by director Andrew Muscato and became an official selection of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. She was interviewed by Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning and has performed on the Stephen Colbert Show. The final artist joining Montero is Marc-André Hamelin, a Canadian musician who began playing piano at the age of five. Hamelin is a recording artist for Hyperion Records; with a discography that spans more than 70 albums, he has nearly 30 compositions to his name. Hamelin has received seven Juno Awards and 11 GRAMMY nominations.
Ensuring inclusivity, up to 20 seats at each performance will be allocated at no cost to underserved communities through the Access to Excellence ticket program. In addition to the performances, Montero is introducing three new programs to Easton. Back to School with Gabriela brings the world-renowned artists to community youth, with showcases at Talbot County Public Schools the day before each of their performances at the Prager Family Auditorium. The Gabriela Montero Piano Lab offers year-round mentoring to the next generation of concert pianists from across the globe. She'll be leading live, digital instruction to nine piano fellows, each of impeccable talent and skill. The 90-minute Open Door Piano Lab Sessions offered throughout the year will allow the Easton community exclusive access to observe Montero's mentoring work.
Given Paul Prager's proclivity for restoring historic buildings in Easton, Maryland, it comes as no surprise that he is behind the ambitious revival of the Ebenezer Theater, within the Prager Family Center for the Arts. The historic building of 1856 was built to house the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church. Sold in the mid-20th century, it was the headquarters of the Historical Society of Talbot County, which initiated the transition from a place of worship to an auditorium. When Prager, as principal of Bluepoint Hospitality, acquired the property in 2014, he created something almost as spiritual as the original building - a performing arts venue. At the Ebenezer Theater, Bluepoint Hospitality has created a rich atmosphere of Victorian Gothic and Aesthetic Movement design, taking its cue from the original features like stained-glass windows and gothic arches. Period wallpapers from Bradbury & Bradbury embody the high ideals of mid-19th century interior design. The pressed-tin ceiling has been transformed by 24-karat gold leaf, hand-applied by Maryland artist Kelly Walker, who also created a dramatic celestial canopy over the stage. Thanks to the latest 21st-century technology, the auditorium's acoustics now set the stage for memorable performances. Completing the Prager Family Center for the Arts is Zachariah Hall, adjacent to the theater, adding space for programs that present literary, visual, and performing arts for the enrichment of the community. Bluepoint Hospitality looks forward to 'sharing the stage' with Gabriela Montero at Prager.
For further details and scheduling of the eight select concerts at Ebenezer Theater, please visit the website of www.bluepointhospitality.com.
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Topeka City Manager finalists announced
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka’s Governing Body has selected four candidates to interview for the Topeka City Manager position.
Mike Harmon, David Johnston, Stephen Wade, and Abbe Yacoben will each participate in two interview panels on Tuesday, August 30th. One interview panel will be with community stakeholders.
Mike Harmon is currently the chief operating officer for an electric utility company in Wyoming. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Northern Iowa and later earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of South Dakota with a concentration in state and local government. Harmon has also served as a police officer in Pierre, South Dakota.
David Johnston has over 25 years of local government management experience. He has served as the City Manager for Covington, Kentucky, and Maple Valley, Washington. Johnston earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Public Affairs degree from Indiana University. He also earned a certificate of economic development from the University of Oklahoma.
Stephen Wade is a Shawnee Heights graduate and a Topeka resident. He currently serves as the Director of Administrative and Financial Services for the City of Topeka. He has spent 30 years in the media industry and also has experience at the CEO level. He was formerly the publisher of the Topeka Capitol-Journal. Wade holds a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Topeka Community Foundation.
Abbe Yacoben is currently the Deputy Finance Director and City Treasurer for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada where she has served for the past five and a half years. She has nearly 20 years of municipal government leadership experience and has held roles in Arizona, Illinois, and her home state of Maine. Yacoben earned a Master’s degree in Public Policy with a finance concentration from the University of Chicago, and she is a Certified Public Finance Officer.
In addition to the interview panels, the candidates will also attend a public meet and greet. Community members are invited to attend the meet and greet, which will take place on Tuesday, August 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bishop Professional Development Center located at 3601 SW 31st St.
The City said 40 candidates applied for the position. Of the 40 candidates, 13 had ties to Kansas. After review of all candidates, the Governing Body selected the four candidates to interview.
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