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Twitter shareholders sue Musk, say he ‘deflated’ stock price
(AP) – Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaged in “unlawful conduct” aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
The lawsuit filed late Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims the billionaire Tesla CEO has sought to drive down Twitter’s stock price because he wants to walk away from the deal or negotiate a substantially lower purchase price.
San Francisco-based Twitter is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, which seeks class action status as well as compensation for damages.
A representative for Musk did not immediately respond to a message for comment on Thursday. Twitter declined to comment.
Musk last month offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion, but later said the deal can’t go forward until the company provides information about how many accounts on the platform are spam or bots.
The lawsuit notes, however, that Musk waived due diligence for his “take it or leave it” offer to buy Twitter. That means he waived his right to look at the company’s non-public finances.
In addition, the problem of bots and fake accounts on Twitter is nothing new. The company paid $809.5 million last year to settle claims it was overstating its growth rate and monthly user figures. Twitter has also disclosed its bot estimates to the Securities and Exchange Commission for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
To fund some of the acquisition, Musk has been selling Tesla stock and shares in the electric carmaker have lost nearly a third of their value since the deal was announced on April 25.
In response to the plunging value of Tesla’s shares, the Twitter shareholders’ lawsuit claims Musk has been denigrating Twitter, violating both the non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses of his contract with the company.
“In doing so, Musk hoped to drive down Twitter’s stock price and then use that as a pretext to attempt to re-negotiate the buyout,” according to the lawsuit.
Twitter’s shares closed Thursday at $39.54, 27% below Musk’s $54.20 offer price.
Before announcing his bid to buy Twitter, Musk disclosed in early April that he had bought a 9% stake in the company. But the lawsuit says Musk did not disclose the stake within the timeframe required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
And the lawsuit says his eventual disclosure of the stake to the SEC was “false and misleading” because he used a form meant for “passive investors” — which Musk at the time was not, because he had been offered a position on Twitter’s board and was interested in buying the company.
Musk benefited by more than $156 million from his failure to disclose his increased stake on time, since Twitter’s stock price could have been higher had investors known Musk was increasing his holdings, the lawsuit claims.
“By delaying his disclosure of his stake in Twitter, Musk engaged in market manipulation and bought Twitter stock at an artificially low price,” the lawsuit says.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/26/twitter-shareholders-sue-musk-say-he-deflated-stock-price/ | 2022-05-26T21:18:43Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re a truck driver or know one, you probably know that the long drives can be made even longer when having to take bathroom breaks, taking you away from the road.
Well, a Dallas inventor and truck driver wants to help out with their new invention, the trucker’s portable urinal. “I’m a truck driver and I wanted to create a simple way to urinate without leaving the truck cab,” said an inventor, from Dallas, Texas, “So I invented the TRUCKER’S PORTABLE URINAL. My design eliminates the need to continually pull off the highway to locate and use a public restroom.”
The idea is to allow truck drivers to have an effective way to save time and well, go ‘number one’ without having to pull off and stop. According to a release, “The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for truck drivers, professional drivers, travelers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.”
The original design has been submitted to InventHelp’s Dallas sales office, “It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/dallas-inventor-develops-portable-urinal-for-truck-drivers/ | 2022-05-25T22:23:40Z |
- Doubled the sampling speed compared to company's 'minDALL-E' model
- Achieved enhanced quality and faster sampling speed by configuring high-resolution images as low-resolution 3D tensors
- Technology to be presented at global computer vision conference, CVPR 2022
SEOUL, South Korea , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Brain has announced that it published its advanced text-to-image generator Residual-Quantized (RQ) Transformer on open-source community GitHub[1] in late March. RQ-Transformer, the text-to-image AI technology comprised of 3.9 billion parameters and 30 million text-image pairs, significantly improves the quality of generated images while reducing computational costs and achieving a sampling speed that exceeds every other text-to-image generator available worldwide.
RQ-Transformer successfully addresses the high computational costs and slow image generation of existing models. By primarily leveraging the residual quantization technique, which uses a fixed size of codebook to recursively quantize the feature map in a coarse-to-fine manner instead of simply increasing codebook size, RQ-Transformer is able to learn more information in a shorter period of time.
Boasting the highest number of parameters with 3.9 billion in Korea as well as the fastest sampling speed among Kakao Brain's text-to-image AI models, RQ-Transformer outperforms the 1.4-billion-parameter minDALL-E, another open-source text-to-image model created by Kakao Brain, with double the sampling speed.
RQ-Transformer can understand text combinations it sees for the first time and create a corresponding image. Sample images generated on the text condition, 'the Eiffel Tower in the desert,' are shown below:
RQ-Transformer is just the beginning of Kakao Brain's technology as it puts forward the fundamental technology that enables rapid image generation while maintaining cutting-edge performance. With this technology as its cornerstone, Kakao Brain plans to strengthen this model and improve the quality of images generated via computer programs, learn more data with greater cost-effectiveness, and build technologies that go beyond simply generating images on fed information to help humans visualize the ideas in their head on screen.
Recognized for its all-around superior approach, the text-to-image technology was selected to be presented at CVPR 2022,[2] an annual global computer vision conference which will be held in June this year. To uphold a high standard in its technologies, Kakao Brain's Generative Model (GM) Team, in charge of the research & development (R&D) of image generation models, will continue to finetune this model in the pursuit of even more sophisticated images and faster sampling speeds.
"The computer generating images based on human commands signifies the tech's ability to distinguish and understand the intention behind the demand," said Kim Il-doo, CEO of Kakao Brain. "We're incredibly excited to see where this research leads us, and we believe that this revolutionary AI model marks the beginning of the journey to a future where humans and computers can communicate freely."
More information on RQ-Transformer is available on GitHub at https://github.com/kakaobrain/rq-vae-transformer.
About Kakao Brain
Kakao Brain is a world-leading AI company boasting unparalleled AI technologies and research & development networks. The company was established by Kakao in 2017 to solve some of the globe's biggest 'unthinkable questions' with solutions enabled by its lifestyle-transforming AI technologies. Constantly driving innovation in the world of technology, Kakao Brain has developed numerous groundbreaking AI services and models designed to enhance quality of life for thousands of people, including minDALL-E, KoGPT, CLIP/ALIGN, and RQ-Transformer. As a global pioneer of AI, Kakao Brain has the responsibility of fostering a vibrant tech community and robust R&D ecosystem as it carries out its mission to form new tech markets with endless potential. For more information, visit https://KakaoBrain.com/.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The 81-year-old Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, was experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, according to a statement Wednesday from the National Institutes of Health.
Fauci has not recently been in close contact with President Joe Biden or other senior government officials. He tested positive on a rapid antigen test. He is following public health guidelines and his doctor’s advice, and will return to work at the NIH when he tests negative, according to the statement.
Fauci is Biden’s chief medical adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He was a leading member of the White House coronavirus task force under former President Donald Trump.
Earlier this week, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for the virus. It was the second time Becerra had come down with symptoms and tested positive.
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The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/fauci-tests-positive-for-covid-19-has-mild-symptoms/ | 2022-06-16T15:54:10Z |
‘Dear Tooth Fairy’: Pilot goes extra mile for young passenger who lost tooth on flight
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A commercial airline pilot helped a tiny passenger whose tooth went missing on a recent flight back to the United States.
Lena and her family were traveling home from Norway to Lexington, South Carolina, when she fell asleep on her last flight to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. When she woke up, she was missing a tooth, lost somewhere on the airplane.
“It’s not uncommon to hear about items lost at the airport, but a lost tooth is a new one for us,” an airport official said.
Lena’s mom Lauren said they tried going back to the plane to look for the tooth but, with it being 2 a.m., security was closed.
The flight crew noticed an upset Lena trying to go back through security and wanted to help her out, according to WHNS.
Very concerned that the tooth fairy would not show up, United Airlines Captain Josh wrote a special note on behalf of Lena. It read:
“Dear Tooth Fairy,
Lena had a tooth fall out on her flight to Greenville, please take this note in place of her tooth.
Captain Josh”
Lauren later said the tooth fairy did make a visit, thanks to the help of Captain Josh.
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Joint solution is available now to enable powerful, efficient and safe automotive ECUs
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailo, the leading edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker, today announced its collaboration with Renesas, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, to deliver a powerful and energy-efficient processing solution enabling advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) functions and automated driving (AD) systems in motor vehicles. The joint Hailo-Renesas solution will make sophisticated ADAS technology more accessible in cars of all types.
The combination of Hailo-8 processors, designed for heavy Neural Network (NN) acceleration, with the powerful Renesas R-Car V3H & R-Car V4H systems-on-chip (SoCs), powers robust, scalable, efficient, and cost-effective ADAS solutions for zonal and centralized vehicular ECUs. The solutions are scalable for a wide range of ADAS functions from ADAS L2+ up to L4 AD functions requiring very high tera-operations per second (TOPS), while delivering best-in-class TOPS/W.
"ADAS and AD features have proven to be instrumental in minimizing accidents and saving lives. However, technological challenges have caused great difficulties for automakers looking to make such advanced functions accessible in anything but higher-end vehicles," said Orr Danon, CEO and Co-Founder of Hailo. "Together with Renesas, we are offering a solution helping democratize ADAS, so its benefits can be enjoyed by more and more drivers. AI will play a major role in making our roads safer, and with industry leaders like Renesas helping us innovate, we will make driving both safer and more affordable."
"Automotive OEMs are looking for scalable solutions for ADAS and AD to streamline software development," said Yusuke Kawasaki, Director, Automotive Digital Products Marketing Division at Renesas. "We are confident that our collaboration with Hailo, which has expertise in AI technology, will enable our customers to easily extend the performance of the R-Car so that they can flexibly and quickly incorporate ADAS/AD functionality in various classes of vehicles."
Key features for the joint Hailo-Renesas solution include:
- Independent scalability in AI & compute, allowing flexibility and cost-effectiveness for Level 2+ to Level 4 ADAS designs
- The highest performing solution available today in the automotive market, ranging from 60 TOPS to over 170 TOPS for multi-sensor perception and fusion
- Best-in-class power efficiency, enabling ECUs to be passively cooled, which reduces the BOM and system cost
- Functional safety for the ADAS/AD ECU with Renesas R-Car (R-Car V4H is expected to achieve ASIL-B and D metrics for the real-time domain) and Hailo (Hailo-8 supports ASIL B)
- An open software ecosystem allowing OEMs/Tier-1s more control & possibility for innovation
A single Hailo-8™ delivers unprecedented performance to edge devices. Featuring up to 26 TOPS at a typical power consumption of 2.5 W, the chip is built with an innovative architecture that enables edge devices to run sophisticated Deep Learning applications that could previously only run on the cloud. Hailo-8's advanced structure translates into higher performance, lower power, and minimal latency, enabling enhanced privacy and better reliability for smart devices operating at the edge.
Hailo continues to make significant strides in the automotive industry, partnering with industry leaders to create high-performance, scalable AI solutions for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs), enabling power-efficient AI acceleration with low energy consumption to advance automotive innovation.
The joint Hailo-Renesas solution is available for customer evaluations and demonstrations. It will be showcased live at Automobil Elektronik Kongress in Ludwigsburg (Germany) on June 28-29.
About Hailo
Hailo, an AI-focused, Israel-based chipmaker, has developed a specialized AI processor that delivers the performance of a data center-class computer to edge devices. Hailo's processor is the product of a rethinking of traditional computer architecture, enabling smart devices to perform sophisticated deep learning tasks such as object detection and segmentation in real-time, with minimal power consumption, size, and cost. The processor is designed to fit into a multitude of smart machines and devices, impacting a variety of sectors including automotive, Industry 4.0, smart cities, smart homes, and retail. For more information visit https://hailo.ai/
Hailo media contact:
Garrett Krivicich
Headline Media
garrett@headline.media
+1 786 233 7684
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DALLAS (KDAF) — We know, we are still seeing summer weather, but we think it’s never too early to begin holiday planning.
If you are looking for the best place to find holiday cheer in Dallas, Galleria Dallas for sure is a strong contender. With an ice rink and the iconic giant Christmas tree, it’s hard not to be a part of all the Christmas love at this mall.
Officials with Galleria Dallas are getting the word out now about all the fun they have planned this year.
Of course, the iconic tree will be complete on No. 10, featuring 10,000 ornaments and a 100-pound, 10-foot-tall LED star.
As for other holiday events, look below for a full list of details:
SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
Level 1, North of Center Court
Adopt an angel through the Salvation Army Angel Tree this holiday season and help others in need. The first 500 donors to return their gifts to Galleria Dallas will receive a special commemorative ornament. The Angel Tree will be in place from Nov. 4-Dec. 2. Throughout November and December, learn about the Salvation Army and how it is changing lives in North Texas with a special exhibit on Level I next to Sephora.
Nov. 4 – Dec. 2
GALLERIA DALLAS CHRISTMAS TREE
All Levels, Center Court
The holiday begins with the traditional decoration of the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree. A crew of 50+ works round-the-clock to set up Dallas’ most iconic holiday tree in grand fashion.
Nov. 6 – 10
VISIT SANTALAND
Level 1, near Banana Republic
A must for every holiday season: Straight from the North Pole, Santa invites all families to his village in a winter wonderland to hear gift requests and take photos in a unique environment. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Nov. 18 – Dec. 24 (Visit galleriadallas.com/holiday for Santa’s daily arrival and departure times.)
SNOWDAY
Level 1, near Banana Republic
Adjacent to Santa’s Workshop, guests will find the season’s most engaging immersive experience, SNOWDAY, as it returns to Galleria Dallas. This touchless visual spectacle with a European holiday theme is perfect for all ages.
Nov. 18 – Jan. 7 (visit galleriadallas.com/holiday for ticket information)
GRAND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
All Levels, Center Court
Every show features Missile Toes, Galleria’s ice-skating, back-flipping, pyrotechnic Santa Claus, live performances by some of the region’s top figure skaters and ice dancers, as well as students from the Galleria Dallas Skate School, who introduce the lighting of the country’s tallest indoor tree.
Friday, Nov. 25 at noon
Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.
Free
ILLUMINATION CELEBRATION
All Levels, Center Court
The nation’s tallest indoor Christmas tree illuminates in grand fashion choreographed to magical sounds of the season.
Nov. 25 – Dec. 24 daily at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Free
OPERATION KINDNESS PET ADOPTIONS
Stop by to meet adoptable pets from Operation Kindness and maybe you can take home a new best friend!
Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 25-Dec. 24
SLAPPY’S HOLIDAY CIRCUS
Level 1, near Nordstrom
Presented by Slappy’s Playhouse, this classic European Circus with puppets, magic, clowns, contortionists and jugglers performs a fast-paced show that’s fun for the entire family.
Friday, Nov. 25, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Saturdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 & 17 at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Free
SNOW!
Level 1, Galleria Dallas Alley near The Blue Fish
Snowflakes will fall daily from Black Friday through Christmas Eve in the center’s outdoor space, making it a great place for families to take perfect holiday photos.
Daily, Nov. 25 – Dec. 24
Mondays through Thursdays at 5 and 7 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 2, 5 and 7 p.m.
Sundays at 2 and 5 p.m.
STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS
Level 3, near the Children’s Play Place
Gather your children ‘round for stories told by Mrs. Claus.
Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 11:30 a.m.
Free
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
More than 60 local groups will perform holiday favorites throughout the center between Nov. 28 and Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. On select weekends, guests will enjoy performances from groups including the Chamberlain Ballet on Dec. 10. A full schedule of holiday performances will be posted to GalleriaDallas.com and on the center’s social media channels.
GRAND HOLIDAY ICE SHOWS
Olympic skaters will perform along with skaters from the Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center for these shows that benefit area charities. Families attending will be assigned to a private pod, where they can enjoy the holiday magic while safely distanced. Pods safely hold 2-4 people and can be purchased online closer to the show dates.
Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. featuring Amber Glenn
Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. featuring Marai Nagasu
Tickets, $150 per pod, go on sale in November
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Level 1, near Grand Lux Café
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah at our large-scale Menorah. The menorah will be lit each successive night of Chanukah.
Dec. 18 at 5 p.m.; lightings nightly through Chanukah
SANTA CARES AT SANTALAND
Level 1, near Banana Republic
Children with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with Santa in an environment set up to support their sensory, physical and other developmental needs. Visits are limited and by appointment only. See galleriadallas.com/holiday for reservation information.
Dec. 18 from 8 to 11 a.m.
For more information, visit Galleria Dallas online by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/here-is-all-the-christmas-holiday-fun-planned-at-galleria-dallas/ | 2022-09-07T16:15:00Z |
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today the creation of a Direct to Consumer (D2C) Home and Houseware Division as an extension of the Home and Design practice group.
5WPR's Home and Design team possesses years of experience creating communications programs that capture the attention of today's leading brands, and has worked with a wide breadth of both emerging and leading home, houseware, culinary and lifestyle brands. The Direct to Consumer team will focus on communications and influencer programs that drive brand awareness while driving consumers to online points of purchase.
"We have always specialized in the storytelling behind home and houseware products, and as consumers have shifted how they shop post-pandemic, we recognize the tactics to drive brand awareness have also shifted," said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "As an agency, we keep a close eye on emerging trends and survey consumers who are favoring e-commerce and direct-to-consumer options to better understand their expectations and to build out our strategies."
5W Public Relations helps consumer products and brands build strong, authentic relationships with customers. PR services offered to consumer good clients include messaging and positioning, media relations, influencer relations, product launches, new market expansion campaigns, executive visibility programs, fundraising announcements, content creation, sponsorships/partnerships, digital media campaigns, thought leadership and speaking opportunities.
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 275 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2022 list, awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year, and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
Media Contact
Dara A. Busch
dbusch@5wpr.com / 212-999-5585
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SOURCE 5W Public Relations | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/27/5wpr-announces-direct-consumer-home-houseware-division/ | 2022-06-27T19:07:58Z |
Parents of Brian Laundrie ask court to dismiss Petito’s civil suit
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The parents of Brian Laundrie, the North Port man accused of killing his fiancée, Gabby Petito, and later taking his own life, have asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Petito’s parents.
The lawsuit alleges Christopher and Roberta Laundrie knew their son had killed their daughter and said nothing; and were conspiring to help him flee. It asks for damages for pain and suffering, accusing the couple of acting “with great malice or great indifference to the rights of Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt.”
In a motion to dismiss filed Wednesday in 12th Circuit Court in Sarasota, the Laundries argue they were simply exercising their constitutional right to not talk to law enforcement or Petito’s parents.
The motion also disputed the lawsuit’s claim that the Laundries “exhibited extreme and outrageous conduct which constitutes behavior, under the circumstances, which goes beyond all possible bounds of decency and is regarded as shocking, atrocious, and utterly intolerable in a civilized community.”
The Laundries argue that their silence in the case was appropriate, under the circumstances. “The Laundries’ decision to exercise the constitutional right to silence, privacy and counsel ... is what most people would and should do in such a situation and in a civilized community,” the motion says.
“While Plaintiffs allege some facts, those facts could never establish a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress because the Laundries’ ‘actions’ were legally permissible, constitutionally protected, not outrageous and do not give rise to any cause of action.”
Gabby Petito had been living with Brian Laundrie in North Port. She disappeared during the couple’s 2021 cross-country trip. The pair were documenting their trip on social media when posts abruptly ended Aug. 25. Brian returned to North Port alone, in Petito’s van.
Gabby’s remains were discovered Sept. 19 in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The cause of death was ruled to be strangulation, but the lawsuit also claims that Gabby also suffered other blunt force injuries to her head and neck area.
On Friday, Sept. 17, Laundrie’s parents reported their son missing. Brian’s remains were eventually found in Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near his home, and the cause of death was ruled as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/03/31/parents-brian-laundrie-ask-court-dismiss-petitos-civil-suit/ | 2022-04-01T19:37:05Z |
Prince Harry, Meghan make surprise visit to queen at Windsor
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have visited Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on their first joint visit to the U.K. since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago.
The couple’s office says they visited the 95-year-old queen, Harry’s grandmother, Thursday on their way to the Netherlands to attend the Invictus Games. Harry is a founder and patron of the international sports competition for wounded military veterans.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America in 2020, citing the unbearable pressure of their roles and racist attitudes of the British media.
The couple, also known as the duke and duchess of Sussex, lost their taxpayer-funded police guard when they walked away, and Harry is suing the British government for refusing to let him pay for his own police security on his visits to the U.K. His lawyers say Harry wants to bring his children — Archie, who is almost 3, and 10-month-old Lilibet — to visit his home country but that it is too risky without police protection.
Harry and Meghan are expected to attend a reception in The Hague on Friday for the Invictus Games, which run from Saturday to April 22.
The visit to the queen came on Maundy Thursday, a day in the week before Easter that the queen for decades marked by distributing silver coins known as “Maundy money” to pensioners at a church service. This year the queen, who has been experiencing mobility issues in recent months and came down with COVID-19 in February, did not attend. She was represented by her eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla.
The monarch also is expected to miss the royal family’s Easter Sunday church service. She has continued to perform royal duties, including virtual audiences with politicians and diplomats.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/15/prince-harry-meghan-make-surprise-visit-queen-windsor/ | 2022-04-15T12:09:05Z |
11-year-old boy survives lightning strike in Florida
VALRICO, Fla. (Bay News 9) – An 11-year-old boy in Florida was struck by lightning two weeks ago and lived to tell the tale.
Levi Stock is now spending his summer break playing video games, because he has to take it easy – and, he says, it distracts from the pain.
On June 30, Levi and his family saw storms rolling in and prepared to tie up their boat in Valrico, just outside of Tampa.
“We were having fun just fishing and swimming, and all I remember is swimming and jumping into the water. And that’s all I remember. And I’m glad that I don’t remember anything else,” Levi said.
Levi’s mother Kristen Stock is helping him fill in the blanks. While she didn’t see the strike happen, her husband did, saying their son stiffened like a board and fell into the water.
Levi’s father jumped in, pulled his son from the water, and then performed CPR before first responders arrived minutes later and took Levi to the hospital.
“When we first saw him, he wasn’t responsive at all. He would cry out in pain,” Kristen Stock said.
Levi spent more than three days in the ICU before heading home on the Fourth of July.
“I mean, I’m still kind of shocked that I got struck by lightning,” Levi said. “I feel like I’m getting better, so that’s good.”
While doctors say Levi is recovered, he still needs to take it easy for the next six weeks.
Copyright 2022 Bay News 9 via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/12/11-year-old-boy-survives-lightning-strike-florida/ | 2022-07-12T16:35:55Z |
BURLEY, Idaho, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Snake River Manufacturing LLC (SRM) and its subsidiary, SRM-Kodiak LLC, are pleased to announce the world's first hybrid chassis specifically designed for the commercial snow removal market.
The SRM-Kodiak CleanPower™ Hybrid Chassis cuts emissions up to 50% by replacing one diesel engine with two John Deere electric motors and maintains the same ability to plow through snow and ice like only a Kodiak can.
Grant Flaharty, chief executive officer, SRM and SRM-Kodiak, stated, "SRM-Kodiak is transforming and reducing the carbon footprint within the snow removal industry: equipment that – just a few months ago – was 100% dependent on diesel engines can now run effectively and efficiently from a hybrid engine system. Diesel fuel consumption in a normal 10-hour workday is reduced by almost 175 gallons. This matters both from an environmental and a cost savings perspective."
"Given the fact that our customers need at least 680 HP to do their snow removal work, our engineering team had to ensure that the overall power output could be maintained in our CleanPower Hybrid system. We have successfully demonstrated that and will put our CleanPower Hybrid through its paces this fall in Alaska, prior to shipping sold units," Flaharty continued.
SRM-Kodiak introduced the CleanPower Hybrid during the NEC/AAAE International Aviation Snow Symposium in Buffalo, NY, the week of May 4th. Kathlene Simmons, vice president, Marketing, SRM and SRM-Kodiak, summarized the customer interest shown at the symposium, "Our customers and prospects were very receptive to our new CleanPower Hybrid. Airport executives and managers across the country are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and our equipment helps them meet their carbon reduction goals while giving them the power they need to keep the runways clear and operating."
Simmons added, "There is a reason that our tagline rings true with our customers: When Mother Nature is a Bear, you Need a Kodiak. Every winter our customers take on Mother Nature, and our equipment helps them win the battle to keep the airports open, the roads passable, or the mountain passes clear. This new hybrid lets our customers complete their work and reduce emissions at the same time, so it's a win-win for Mother Nature and our customers."
About Snake River Manufacturing
Snake River Manufacturing is the parent company of both SRM-Kodiak and Double L. Combined, we employ over 140 team members in Southern Idaho and across the US. Snake River Manufacturing develops, manufactures, and sells equipment ranging from commercial snow blowers to agricultural equipment. Snake River is innovating to make the world more productive ™ in every category we represent. Learn more about our brands at www.doublelglobal.com or www.kodiakamerica.us and follow Snake River Manufacturing on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global menstrual equity non-profit organization, PERIOD., today announced the launch of Workplace Champions, a new program to encourage employers to foster a healthy and welcoming atmosphere for menstruators in the workplace. The program will identify progressive employers who value the menstrual health and wellness needs of their staff. The PERIOD. Workplace Champions program launches with two key inaugural members: Myovant Sciences and Pfizer.
PERIOD. Workplace Champions employers make a commitment to menstrual equity by providing free period products in at least 50% of employee restrooms (or equivalent, if in a nontraditional workspace), include period pain as an eligible reason for paid sick days, and overall create a workplace environment that educates employees about menstrual awareness. The organization gives additional recognition and accolades to companies committed to serving its employees with this commitment to worker equity.
Gen Z is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Compared to older generations, 77% of Gen Z want to work for employers whose social values align with theirs (Deloitte, 2019). Additionally, 86% of Gen Z consumers say it is important for brands to take a stand in social issues (Greenwald, 2021).
As a youth-fueled organization, PERIOD. started the Workplace Champions Program to ensure that employers are meeting the needs of menstruators in the rapidly-changing workforce.
Inaugural Workplace Champions members, Myovant Sciences and Pfizer reinforce their commitment to public health, normalize menstrual health access for workers, and expand their work for equity within the workplace.
"More than 50% of the population menstruates, yet the vast majority of workplaces do not support stocking products that meet this monthly need," said Amber Wynne, Youth Board Member of PERIOD. "When we graduate and seek full time employment, we'll want to be part of workplaces that prioritize meeting our basic needs."
"Menstruation must be normalized in the workplace in order for all employees to live full and complete lives. Employers must provide menstrual products on site and include menstrual discomfort when considering workplace and time-off policies. We applaud workplaces who value the dignity and rights of their employees," said Michela Bedard, Executive Director of PERIOD.
Employers who become PERIOD. Workplace Champions will receive special recognition for internal and external corporate use, such as recruitment and marketing materials.
Interested parties can find more information about the program here.
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Founded in 2014, PERIOD. is a youth-powered non-profit organization working to eradicate period poverty and stigma through service, education and advocacy. PERIOD. serves menstruators in need by distributing millions of pieces of product each year, and strives to eliminate the taboo and stigma around menstruation through advocacy and awareness programs. PERIOD. supports a network of hundreds of PERIOD. chapters and partners throughout the world working together to end period poverty. Learn more about them at period.org
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TAMPERE, Finland, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a summary of Bioretec Ltd's half year report 2022. The complete half year report with tables is attached to this release and available at company web pages at https://bioretec.com/investors/investors-in-english/releases
January-June 2022 in brief
- Net sales increased by 35.9% and amounted to EUR 1,422 thousand (1-6/2021: EUR 1,047 thousand).
- Sales margin was EUR 1,018 (778) thousand or 71.6% (74.3%) of net sales, up by 30.8%.
- Net profit (loss) amounted to EUR -1,367 (-2,791) thousand. Net loss for the comparison period was affected by the costs related to the equity funding expenses in June 2021.
- Earnings per share (undiluted) were -0.10 (-0.26) euros.
Key events in January-June 2022
- In January 2022, Bioretec entered into a supply agreement with Meotec GmbH in Germany for magnesium alloy raw materials for bioresorbable RemeOsTM products.
- In May 2022, Bioretec announced having submitted a market authorization request for its bioresorbable RemeOs™ magnesium screw in the U.S. and specified the estimated timing of granting the market authorization. Bioretec estimates the market authorization in the United States to be granted during the second half of 2022.
- In May 2022, Bioretec entered into a distribution agreement with AMI Medical Technologies for bioresorbable Activa products in Israel.
This half-year report is unaudited. Full year 2021 figures are audited.
Key Figures
Timo Lehtonen, Bioretec Oy:n toimitusjohtaja:
" In December 2021, we took the first significant step in the commercialization of the RemeOs™ trauma screws based on bioresorbable magnesium alloy by filing for the CE mark under the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for the market authorization in the European Union and we estimate to receive the market authorization in EU during this year. Submitting the De Novo request for market authorization for our new products in the United States was a strategic step for us, as the United States is the world's largest individual market for orthopedic trauma products. Our goal is to be the first to commercialize bioresorbable metal implants in the U.S. market. I believe there is demand in this growth market for our products that contribute to patient healing, safety, and cost-efficiency in clinical care. The De Novo request provides a registration pathway for novel medical device for which there is no predicate device available in the U.S market. Based on the past discussions under the Breakthrough Designation program we estimate to receive the approval of the market authorization in the United States during this year.
Even though our net sales were record high in 2021, the first half of the year brought double digit growth of 36 %, and the positive trend strengthened further in the challenging global conditions where the global orthopedic market is estimated in 2022 to remain largely on the same level as in 2021. According to the estimate, the trauma market is likely to sustain growth in the low 4% range under these conditions. The industry expectation is that the orthopedic market and revenue will stabilize in 2023. The orthopedic market is navigating a time of significant change. It has steadily adapted to the new market realities and societal shifts in the wake of the pandemic while also managing the acceleration of underlying trends like the value-based healthcare and shift to outpatient procedures. We have a golden opportunity to modernize the industry to avoid prominent and costly hardware removals as it prepares for a likely future with fewer resources and more patients.
Our long-term sales and marketing efforts in Asia in particular in China, started to bear fruit. In Europe, the growth was somewhat impeded by staffing shortages of healthcare personnel especially in Scandinavia lowering the number of elective surgeries. The hospital staffing shortages seem to be one of the biggest wildcards globally in orthopedics currently after the pandemic. We currently have sales in approximately 40 countries globally, and we keep identifying new market opportunities all the time. In May, we signed a distribution agreement with AMI Medical Technologies for bioresorbable Activa products in Israel. The world opening after two years of corona restrictions has made it possible for us to again participate in several conferences and trainings for medical personnel and to meet our existing and new customers.
Our sales margin for the first half also grew especially due to increased sales in Asia, while the sales margin percentage of net sales was slightly lower than in the comparison period, because raw material and logistics costs increased. Our supply chains have undergone an unprecedented stress test throughout the pandemic and lately also due to the global political situation. Therefore, we have co-operated closely with our suppliers and signed new supplier agreements such as the one with Meotec GmbH in January to manage this disruption, but the price and availability of raw materials may remain challenging. Logistics and freight costs are another item where we see significant increases. Strong sales and higher sales margin, on the other hand, contributed positively to the EBITDA, which was roughly on the same level as in the first half of 2021.
We are continuing to gather the clinical evidence and experience of our bioresorbable polymer based Activa products and to further expand the indication areas of those products. A post-market clinical follow-up study of bioresorbable intramedullary nail (Activa IM-Nail™) in pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures continues on schedule, and the first interim results from 76 patients were published in the distinguished scientific journal Children in May with good clinical outcome. An investigator-initiated clinical trial to treat pediatric wrist fractures with Activa IM-Nail™ is also proceeding as planned, with 50% of patients treated at the end of June 2022. Additionally, good clinical results were reported from retrospective clinical studies of using the Activa Pin™ in fixation of children's wrist fractures and elbow fractures.
I would like to thank the entire Bioretec team for their commitment to active sales and product development in the first half of the year, our distributors for their smooth co-operation, and our customers and investors for their trust in us. Together we will enable better care for orthopedic patients."
Tampere, 12 August 2022
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Bioretec Ltd
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Information about Bioretec
Bioretec is a globally operating Finnish medical device company that continues to pioneer the application of bioresorbable orthopedic implants. The company has built unique competencies in the biological interface of active implants to enhance bone growth and accelerate fracture healing after orthopedic surgery. The products developed and manufactured by Bioretec are used worldwide in approximately 40 countries.
Bioretec is developing the new RemeOs™ product line based on a magnesium alloy and hybrid composite, introducing a new generation of strong bioresorbable materials for enhanced surgical outcomes. The RemeOs™ implants are resorbed and replaced by bone, which eliminates the need for removal surgery while facilitating fracture healing. The combination has the potential to make titanium implants redundant and help clinics reach their Value-Based Healthcare targets while focusing on value for patients through efficient healthcare. With the U.S. and EU market authorization for the first RemeOs™ product expected in 2022, Bioretec is positioning itself to enter the addressable USD 7 billion global orthopedic trauma market and become a game changer in surgical possibilities.
Better Healing – Better Life. www.bioretec.com
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Business continuity during the pandemic evolves into a global, future-proofed workflow, speeding edit times and slashing inefficiency
SAN FRANCISCO and AMSTERDAM, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LucidLink, an innovative SaaS-based company delivering high-performance remote collaboration to the world's largest brands and creative professionals, has been deployed across VICE Media Group to diversify its post-production model and move its production workflow to the cloud.
VICE Media's news team initially ran a 30-day trial of LucidLink during the pandemic, employing 'cloud NAS' technology to enable content to be stored in the cloud and dynamically streamed and cached to local devices. VICE Media's news team used LucidLink for teams working remotely with the day-to-air content from regions in the field to the finishing teams taking broadcast content to air. The trial was so successful that VICE Media moved its entire production workflow to the cloud.
Dominic Brouard, Post Production Infrastructure Manager, VICE Media Group, said, "We wanted to deploy a solution that would enable remote from home productivity in the short-term, but we also wanted to try and build something that would stand us in good stead post-Covid. That meant we wanted a tool that would work sustainably from the speed of production. It also had to meet the terms of the cost model, the infrastructure it sits on, and be enterprise-ready and security-focused."
Implementation of LucidLink has eliminated the company's previous challenges in downloading files or sending drives, which were time-consuming processes that were becoming unsustainable.
"Our speed to edit has increased immeasurably with LucidLink," says Brouard. "Quite simply, had we not had LucidLink, then in the short-term, we would have been less efficient working from home (during Covid), and in the longer term, our cloud-first strategy would probably have required a more complex and expensive post-production system in the cloud."
With LucidLink, editors, wherever they are located, can access assets on cloud storage, perform the required work and share a file with a producer for immediate review. Editors worldwide can now work on the same media, story, or program, employing a 'follow the sun' model. For example, when an editor in the UK finishes for the day, editorial team members in South America can continue to work on the same project.
LucidLink offers an innovative cloud-native file service designed specifically for extensive data access over distance. LucidLink Filespaces provides best-in-class security and high-performance scalability to run file-based workloads on object storage for maximum efficiency and productivity. The service is compatible with Microsoft Azure Blob and any Amazon S3 compatible object storage provider that utilizes cloud, on-prem, or hybrid storage. It supports all major operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. Investors include Baseline Ventures, Headline, Adobe, Bright Cap Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, S28 Capital, and Fathom Capital. LucidLink is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company maintains an office in Sofia, Bulgaria, with remote employees across North America, Europe, and Australia. For more information about LucidLink, please contact info@lucidlink.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn, and visit us at lucidlink.com.
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THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, today announced that effective December 31, 2022, Bradley K. Alexander, chief operating officer, will retire from the company after 41 years of service. Consistent with the company's management succession plan, on January 1, 2023, Heeth Varnedoe, the company's current chief transformation officer, will succeed Alexander as chief operating officer.
"I wish to express my deep appreciation to Brad for his service to our company," said A. Ryals McMullian, president and chief operating officer. "His many contributions to the sales, operations, and marketing functions of Flowers have been instrumental to many of our company's successes and we have benefitted greatly from his extensive knowledge of the industry and steadfast leadership. We wish him the very best in his retirement."
McMullian continued, "In several key roles at Flowers, Heeth has consistently demonstrated his superior business acumen and in-depth understanding of our company's operations. Given his proven leadership skills, I have every confidence he will do an outstanding job as we continue our digital transformation efforts while remaining focused on serving the needs of our consumers."
Varnedoe joined Flowers Foods in 1990, holding a number of management positions, including president of the company's bakery in Jacksonville, Florida. He left Flowers in 2000 to pursue other business interests and rejoined in 2012 as director of DSD cake sales, then served as vice president of national accounts from 2012 to 2015. In 2016, he was promoted to president of the company's Phoenix, Arizona bakery and served as senior vice president of DSD Regions/Sales from 2017 to 2020, when he was named to his current role. Varnedoe holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and history from Presbyterian College.
About Flowers Foods
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2021 sales of $4.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.
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The foregoing list of important factors does not include all such factors, nor necessarily present them in order of importance. In addition, you should consult other disclosures made by the company (such as in our other filings with the SEC or in company press releases) for other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the company. Refer to Part I, Item 1A., Risk Factors, of the Form 10-K, Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 23, 2022 and subsequent filings with the SEC for additional information regarding factors that could affect the company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date made and are inherently uncertain. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update such statements, except as required by law. 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New identity unites the company in a common mission following rapid transformation and acquisitions
MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, announced today the launch of its bold new brand identity at IBC2022 reflecting the company's leadership in mission-critical live video solutions, pioneering spirit, and exciting direction for the future.
Haivision's new identity is a culmination of strategic innovation and acquisitions and marks a new chapter as the company positions itself for the future. With an integrated product portfolio, the recent launch of Haivision Command 360 for mission-critical collaboration, the IBC launch of next-generation broadcast cloud technology, Haivision Hub MCR, and the introduction of Haivision-branded 5G contribution solutions including Haivision Pro, Haivision Air, Haivision Rack, and Haivision StreamHub, Haivision remains focused on continuous innovation.
"Haivision has been continually raising the bar for real-time video solutions since its inception 18 years ago and the evolution of our brand heralds a natural next step in our journey to power the company's continued transformation and growth," said Mirko Wicha, President and CEO of Haivision. "The new Haivision brand identity embodies the core strengths of our solutions portfolio and technology, focused on addressing the challenges of our customers."
The company's new branding represents its deep expertise in mission-critical live video networking and collaboration, inspired by the core values of security, reliability, quality, and performance inherent in all Haivision's solutions and services that customers have come to know and rely on.
"In less than two years, Haivision has completed its IPO, made two significant acquisitions (Cinemassive and Aviwest), and added exciting new products to its solutions portfolio. The time is right to bring together all our products, technology, and people under one inspiring brand," said Marcus Schioler, Vice President, Marketing, Haivision, who led the branding evolution. "Our new unified look reflects the integrated way in which the company will work to achieve our vision to shape the future of video and will make it easier for our clients to understand who we are and what we do."
The updated visual identity will be on display at Haivision's stand at IBC2022. To see the latest Haivision technology in action, visit us at IBC, Hall 2, stand B36.
Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. To learn more, visit Haivision at haivision.com.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panorama Mortgage Group (PMG), a multi-brand national mortgage company headquartered in Nevada, announced today that Lone Peak Lending has joined the PMG family and Donovan Stamps will lead the company as president.
Lone Peak Lending is a full-service lender that is focused on expanding homeownership opportunities in the state of Texas and will be leveraging PMG's innovative mortgage platform to accomplish that goal.
"Lone Peak Lending is the perfect fit for our growing PMG brand family in that it shares our commitment to customer service excellence and transparent communications with consumers throughout the loan process," said Sarah Gonzalez, PMG President, and COO. "We're excited to welcome Donovan and his team and work with them throughout the onboarding process and beyond."
A 27-year industry veteran, Stamps is a proven performer in the Mortgage Banking sector with combined lending and servicing management experience and a consistent record for exceeding established business objectives in a highly competitive environment. Throughout his career, Stamps has held several leadership roles where he positioned companies for growth through optimal results in productivity and operational excellence.
"The most attractive thing about becoming part of PMG is having the resources to build a world-class, customer-centric organization the right way – one that is centered around partnering with Realtors® and consumers," said Stamps. "We are well positioned to educate consumers about the loan process and help them overcome whatever challenges that may arise. Broadening homeownership opportunities and serving our customers well is what we're all about."
To support its long-term strategy, the company will leverage PMG's comprehensive platforms including human resources, finance, technology, legal and compliance services – to make Lone Peak Lending one of several prominent mortgage companies under the PMG umbrella of recognized brands.
Panorama Mortgage Group (PMG) is a multi-brand national mortgage company that began in 2007. PMG originated from Alterra Home Loans, whose mission is to increase family wealth through homeownership for first-time Hispanic homebuyers. Having grown to over $1.3B in annual originations, Alterra was voted by Mortgage Tech Magazine as one of the top tech-savvy companies and recognized by the Hispanic Business magazine as one of the fastest-growing Hispanic businesses. In 2019, PMG grew its mission-driven focus by adding two new brands: Legacy Home Loans, which focuses on increasing the extremely low black homeownership rate in America, and Inspiro Financial, a joint venture between PMG and one of the country's largest real estate firms. In 2022, the company added Prosperity Capital Mortgage and Vision Mortgage Group to its group of brands. Its core platform is to partner with exceptional mortgage leaders and grow brands that are both strategically focused and mission driven.
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SANTA MONICA,Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Creek Renewables has added 400MW/600MWh to its storage portfolio after acquiring four Texas standalone energy storage projects from Black Mountain Energy Storage (BMES). The projects, each 100MW, are located throughout the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market and are currently under development.
Cypress Creek will continue project development, entitlement, engineering, procurement, financing, construction, and will operate the 400MW/600MWh portfolio once complete. The four projects are expected to be placed in service in 2024.
Nationally, Cypress Creek has developed more than 11GW of solar to date and has a 15GW solar and storage pipeline. In the ERCOT market, Cypress Creek has developed 5GW of solar and storage assets, bringing resiliency and flexibility to the grid.
"ERCOT is an incredibly dynamic power market, and standalone storage assets will continue to provide opportunities to increase grid reliability through flexible and dispatchable resources," said Jack Murray, Director of M&A at Cypress Creek. "Black Mountain has been an exceptional partner to work with and we are excited to throw our development, EPC and financing expertise behind these assets to move them across the finish line, affirming our commitment to developing resilient renewable energy resources throughout Texas."
"It was a pleasure working with the Cypress Creek team, and we are pleased to have assisted them on their journey to be one of the most significant renewables developers in the U.S.," says Rhett Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of BMES. "Cypress not only understands the power market, but also the critical importance of energy storage. They are committed to renewable energy, and we are excited about the potential of these projects and the immense positive impact they will bring to the grid."
The transaction was facilitated through the LevelTen Energy Asset Marketplace, connecting renewable energy projects and buyers towards deal execution.
"It was an honor to support this transaction via the LevelTen Asset Marketplace, which brings together project developers and investors, and delivers the online tools they need to complete asset sales," said Patrick Worrall, vice president of Asset Marketplace, LevelTen Energy. "Black Mountain Energy Storage and Cypress Creek Renewables are leaders in the industry, and we look forward to watching development on this portfolio of storage projects progress."
Cypress Creek Renewables is a leading renewables developer and independent power producer. It develops, finances, owns, and operates utility-scale and distributed solar and energy storage projects across the United States with a mission to power a sustainable future, one project at a time. Since inception, Cypress Creek has developed more than 11GW of solar projects. Today it owns 2GW of solar and has a 15GW pipeline. Cypress Creek's leading O&M services business operates and maintains 4GW of solar projects for customers across 19 states. For more information about Cypress Creek, please visit www.ccrenew.com.
Black Mountain Energy Storage is a team of energy experts who develop and operate battery energy storage facilities. Founded in 2021, BMES was established to bring reliable, emissions-free energy storage capacity to the electric grid to enhance system reliability and enable greater reliance on renewable generation. It focuses on investing in communities and markets where energy storage will provide long-term value to stakeholders.
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New app uses machine learning technology and wants to change how music is discovered
SÃO PAULO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the rising of streaming culture, listening to music has never been easier. Everday, new tracks are released on the big sea of streaming services. The influx of new stuff seems to be never-ending — and hard to keep up. According to IFPI's 2021 global report on the recording music industry, the growth for music streaming's share on global revenue was 65%. There were more than 523 million new paid subscription accounts around the world, a raise of almost 22% since the year before.
Through all that, we can barely manage to listen to all our favorite artists, let alone discover new music. This is a problem that the new Magroove app wants to solve. The music recommendation service has a few tricks that makes it worth checking out.
Like a music Tinder, Magroove vows to help you find the perfect match to your music taste. You can start from a favorite track, and the AI will suggest other music similar to that one. After listening to a small snippet of each song, you can either swipe right or left, just like in a Tinder interface. All the songs you've approved are then automatically organized into a tailored playlist that can be synced with your favorite streaming service.
The idea behind the app is to help connect music enthusiasts with really good artists from all over the world. "A lot of music recommendation services pick their suggestions from a small artist pool, since their algorithm is based on popularity. We wanted to go beyond the mainstream and show new and fresh stuff", explains Vítor Cunha, Magroove's co-founder and CEO.
With how the algorithms work, people constantly find themselves liking a song but getting frustrated because that one track is unlike any other releases from the artist. And when they try to get recommendations from the platforms, they just end up with more random songs from the same or similar artists — no focus on the actual music. This is a problem the app wanted to tackle from the get-go.
The focus on music is a concern for Magroove. After all, the service has coined itself as the home of independent artists. This is why their algorithm was designed to recommend music based solely on musical elements and not charts. That way, whether it's an upcoming or established artist, the song can be recommended if it sounds like what the user is looking for.
The whole interface is very fun and gamefied. Completely free, the app wants to help its users discover new talents. According to Cunha, a musician himself, it's always harder for indie artists to reach new audiences. "We want to help connect those artists to the people who crave their music but can't seem to find it on streaming services", he adds.
Magroove app is available on Google Play and the App Store.
Website: https://magroove.com
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Customer Engagement Platform with Dynamic Messaging Workflow Builder Reaches Users
Across Devices and at Scale
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneSignal, Inc., the world's most widely-used omnichannel customer messaging platform, announced the launch of Journeys, an easy-to-use visual workflow builder to provide customized user experiences. Designed to orchestrate a brand's messaging and activate user data, the launch of Journeys expands OneSignal's messaging solution into a complete customer engagement platform.
"Customers have come to expect a personal and consistent user experience from brands across multiple channels," said George Deglin, CEO of OneSignal. "With Journeys, brands can connect their messaging across channels to map personalized user journeys that reflect and adapt to the specific ways their customers engage with their messaging. As one of our top product requests, we've worked with our customers to build a complete product suite that solves their needs to engage and retain users."
What makes OneSignal's product unique is the usability for marketers and developers alike. Today's marketers are looking for easier, more automated ways to customize their customer communications across devices and at scale - and developers are increasingly looking for low-code or no-code ways to enable their marketing teams. OneSignal's easy-to-use visual workflow builder simplifies the process of creating customer messaging journeys across channels. For critical customer touchpoints like onboarding, abandoned cart reminders, or trials and upgrades, companies can craft contextual message sequences to deliver the right message at the right time, with no engineering resources required.
Benefits of Journeys include:
- Deliver relevant content at the right time - Create personalized messages and workflows that are directly relevant to users based on how they've interacted with your product
- Grow engagement - Guide users across every touchpoint to create a cohesive Journey that makes customers more likely to interact when they receive timely, personalized, and relevant messaging.
- No-code, user-friendly builder - Anyone can create Journeys directly in the dashboard, without needing to wait on engineering resources to set up complex logic and infrastructure.
- Seamless cross-channel orchestration - Engage with audiences and deliver automated, personalized and relevant experiences across messaging channels.
"It can be tough figuring out how to send engaging content to users at scale but with OneSignal Journeys, we are able to do that quickly and effectively," said OneSignal customer Phillip Glapa, Digital Marketing Manager at EatStreet, an online food ordering service. "We've been able to create more personalized and relevant journeys with an omnichannel approach that guides users at every stage in their customer lifecycle and we are starting to see the benefits with higher engagement and conversions across the board — It's a powerful asset that we will continue to use heavily. "
There are hundreds of brands actively using the OneSignal Journeys product. This encompasses a wide range of industries and use cases, such as:
- EatStreet, an online food ordering service, uses Journeys to drive first and repeat orders as well as reduce abandoned carts.
- Amon, a crypto app, leverages Journeys to automate re-engaging inactive users who haven't accessed the app in a while via push notifications.
- Bingo Bling, a gaming app, employs Journeys combining push and email to re-engage users who have been inactive.
- Upside Health, a pain management healthcare app, harnesses Journeys to launch a multi-week engagement sequence around their wellness events using tags and customer segments created in Mixpanel.
- FishVerify, a sport fishing app, uses Journeys to power automated, customized onboarding sequences based on a customer's engagement, as well as to trigger new offers following the onboarding journey.
- CeleBreak, an app for finding and joining local soccer games, utilizes Journeys to automate sending notifications to encourage users to join upcoming games they have viewed.
For more information on how to leverage Journeys, please visit onesignal.com.
About OneSignal
OneSignal is democratizing customer engagement by enabling more than 1.7 million users from over a million companies with a market-leading customer messaging platform to help grow and retain their audiences. Founded in 2014 as a mobile app development company, OneSignal helps great ideas scale by providing businesses of all sizes with enterprise-grade tools via Push Notifications, Email, SMS & In-App Omni-Channel messaging. OneSignal is founded by Y Combinator alums George Deglin and Long Vo, and is venture-backed by SignalFire, Rakuten Ventures, and Y Combinator. The company is based in San Mateo, California.
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STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions of Mundelein, IL, announces the grand opening of the MacLean Additive facility in Sterling Heights, MI. This new facility will be focused on the production of 3D printed components and tooling, as well as the distribution of MacLean Additive's award winning "Formetrix L-40" steel powder for tooling applications.
"With the addition last year of the Formetrix portfolio to our existing additive manufacturing activities, we quickly outgrew our initial MacLean Additive space in Macomb, MI. This facility gives us the room we need to develop our durable tooling product lines, support our ever-growing steel powder customer base, as well as continue our 3D printed production part activities," said Greg Rizzo, Vice President and General Manager for MacLean Additive.
A Grand Opening ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on July 6, 2022 at the MacLean Additive facility located at 7689 19 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48314. Credentialed media is welcome to attend, however no photographs will be allowed inside the building. Among local dignitaries and invited guests, the ribbon on the new facility will be cut by MacLean-Fogg President and CEO, Duncan MacLean. "Our Grand Opening guests will see that we have a lot of room to grow in this 35,000 square foot facility. We didn't choose this large a facility because it was the only one available, we choose this facility because we know we'll have the demand to fill it," stated MacLean.
"MacLean Fogg had a choice of where to locate this new additive manufacturing facility, and they chose Sterling Heights," said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. "Their decision to locate in our community underscores the solid reputation we have for welcoming our business community and really engaging with them to ensure their success. The Sterling Innovation District is strategically located at the heart of customer demand and access to the specialized engineering and technician talent needed to fill that demand. That makes it a perfect fit for cutting-edge manufacturing facilities like MacLean Additive."
For inquiries regarding invitations to the Grand Opening event, please contact mediarelations@macleanfogg.com.
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, a division of the MacLean-Fogg Company, is a leading supplier of fastener solutions, engineered solutions, plastic solutions and additive solutions for automotive, heavy vehicle, military and other industrial markets. Visit www.macleanfoggcs.com or contact mediarelations@macleanfogg.com to learn more.
MacLean-Fogg Company is a worldwide enterprise with 35 global manufacturing facilities, annual sales in excess of $1 billion (USD), and a workforce of 3,500 dedicated employees. MacLean-Fogg Company operates through two primary businesses, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS) and MacLean Power Systems (MPS). Visit www.macleanfogg.com to learn more.
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Shanghai is finally ‘reopening,’ but the trauma of lockdown lives on
The skyscrapers lit up, roads filled with traffic, and young people drank and danced in the streets as fireworks boomed overhead.
Shanghai celebrated Wednesday with a long-awaited burst of life, as the government lifted its city-wide lockdown. But the process of reopening is likely to be slow and painful, as residents in the financial hub contend with the trauma of the past two months.
For Henry Shi, a 30-year-old photographer who ventured out of his community on Tuesday afternoon, the first thing that struck him was the ambient noise of the city.
“The city has gone really quiet as everyone stayed home. Now, the noises are back, from cars roaring on the streets and people bustling about — it feels as if I’ve woken from a long slumber.”
As midnight approached, the atmosphere in Shanghai was one of joy and relief. Videos posted on social media show cars honking, pedestrians chanting in celebration, and fences — once used to constrain residents to their compounds — pulled down from gates and streets.
While the lockdown has been mostly lifted, some Covid restrictions remain a part of daily life. Most public venues and transportation still require a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours, and long lines formed at testing sites outside residential compounds throughout Wednesday.
British man jailed for ‘suitcase’ murder of Thai woman
A court in Thailand has sentenced a British man to eight years in prison for the 2014 murder of a woman, whose dismembered body was found stuffed into a suitcase and dumped in a river.
Briton Shane Kenneth Looker, 51, admitted killing Laxami Manochat, 27, after meeting her at a bar in November 2014, officials at the Kanchanaburi Provincial Court outside Bangkok told CNN.
Looker had watched the courtroom proceedings remotely via a teleconference call from prison. “After the defendant was examined by the judge, he finally confessed to all the filed charges,” said Saksith Jongcharoen, an administrative officer of the court.
Laxami’s corpse was discovered in the Mae Klong River in Kanchanaburi town, dismembered and stuffed into a suitcase loaded with stones.
Investigations by Thai police revealed that she had met Looker in a bar in Bangkok days earlier and accompanied him to a nearby hotel.
Security camera footage captured the pair entering the hotel, but only Looker was seen leaving it — carrying a large heavy bag. Hotel staff later discovered their bloodstained bed sheets and traces of Looker’s DNA were found on Laxami’s nails, according to police.
Murder in Thailand is punishable by death or prison sentences of up to 20 years. | https://www.albanyherald.com/world-in-brief-060222/article_c1d227b0-e1dc-11ec-ab05-5b4230f1881d.html | 2022-06-01T20:13:06Z |
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup World Cup is back in Silicon Valley! The Silicon Valley Regional Competition is scheduled for June 2nd 2022, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.
Startup World Cup is looking for the best and the brightest startups to apply to compete. The selected Top 15 applicants will present on stage on June 2nd. The winner of this event will join the 70+ other global finalists at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale series, in which they will have the opportunity to win a $1,000,000 investment prize in San Francisco on September 30th, 2022.
Startups apply here: www.startupworldcup.io/silicon-valley-app-2022
The application deadline is May 13! Do not miss your chance!
For more details on the Silicon Valley Regional event: https://www.startupworldcup.io/silicon-valley-regional.
Register for the event here.
Here are the Judges and Speakers confirmed to attend:
- Bill Reichert (Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures)
- Kanu Gulati (Partner at Khosla Ventures)
- Jihong Kim (Managing Director at Samsung Ventures)
- SC Moatti (Managing Partner at Mighty Capital)
- Steve Goldberg (Partner at Finistere Ventures)
- Ashmeet Sidana (Chief Engineer at Engineering Capital)
The Silicon Valley Regional Competition is part of the Startup World Cup global competition, with regional events in 70+ cities around the world, including thousands of entrepreneurs and hundreds of investors. The mission of Startup World Cup is to highlight the best technology startups around the world, and to connect those startups into the global innovation ecosystem.
Entrepreneurs who are not in the Silicon Valley region should check out regional competitions in their part of the world and the Series of Grand Finale events here: https://www.startupworldcup.io/grand-finale
Worldwide Regional Competitions: https://www.startupworldcup.io/
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with $2 Billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to offering institutional investors a top-tier venture capital investment approach, Pegasus also offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for large, global corporations that wish to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. For more information about Pegasus, please check out https://www.pegasustechventures.com.
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Completed the 2021/2022 drill campaign with over 36,000 metres drilling.
Gran Bestia
- Long intercepts in seven ridge holes expected to add mineral resources, open in all directions
- C22-225: 0.76 g/t gold equivalent over 287 metres
- C22-214: 0.72 g/t gold equivalent over 126 metres
Cangrejos
- C22-226: 0.70 g/t gold equivalent over 222 metres – open to southwest and to depth
- C22-222: 1.23 g/t gold equivalent over 36 metres – open to east
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) (OTCQX: LMGDF) (the "Company" or "Lumina") is pleased to announce results from twenty-five drill holes at its Cangrejos Project (the "Project") in Ecuador. Seventeen of the reported drill holes are from Cangrejos and eight are from Gran Bestia (see Table 1). During the 2021/2022 drill program, 107 drill holes have been completed, totalling 36,027 metres of resource definition and geotechnical drilling. The drill program is now complete, and all drill rigs have been demobilised from site. Results from two holes at Cangrejos and fifteen at Gran Bestia are pending; including geotechnical holes.
Marshall Koval, CEO, President and Director commented: "I would like to thank our geological team for completing a well executed large-scale program on time. The drilling campaign appears to have delivered exactly what we set out to do, infill the US$1,100 gold constrained pits that formed the basis of the 2020 PEA, while also completing step-out drilling that should enhance the resource size and overall attractiveness of the Project."
Work on the Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS"), expected to be completed in Q2 2023, is continuing. With the drilling now concluded, PFS resource estimation work has been initiated. The supporting geologic and structural models are near completion. Pit slope geotechnical testing and hydrogeologic characterization are also near completion for development of pit slope design recommendations. In addition, metallurgical testing of ~4,700 kgs of drill core is underway at Laboratorio Plenge in Lima. Ongoing field work includes site characterization for project infrastructure and baseline environmental studies.
Results from nine drill holes from the southwestern quadrant of Cangrejos are reported (C22-211, C22-213, C22-217, 22-221, C22-223, C22-224, C22-226, C22-230, and C22-231). Results from these holes are highlighted by hole C22-226 that intersected 221.6 metres from surface to the end of the hole grading 0.57 g/t gold and 0.08% copper, for 0.70 g/t Au Eq. This hole is open to the southwest and leaves the deposit open in this direction and to depth. Results from the other eight holes in this quadrant were typical of those returned from the edges of the deposit.
Results from eight drill holes from the remaining northern, central and southeastern parts of Cangrejos (C22-208, C22-210, C22-215, C22-216, C22-219, C22-222, C22-227 and C22-229), are also typical of the deposit limits. However, hole C22-222 contained 36 metres from 164m grading 1.14 g/t gold and 0.06% copper, for 1.23 g/t Au Eq. This interval is open to the east and corresponds to those higher-grade zones reported from other areas of the Cangrejos periphery.
Seven of the eight holes drilled at Gran Bestia were collared on the ridge crest and drilled down into the ridge to potentially add resources and lower the strip ratio, as this mostly previously uncategorized material formed the high wall of the Gran Bestia PEA pit. All of these holes returned long intervals above the previous mineral resource cut-off grade and are expected to add significantly to the Gran Bestia mineral resource estimate for use in the upcoming PFS. This drilling leaves mineralization in this area open in all directions, including to depth. Of particular note is hole C22-225, that intersected 287m grading 0.59 g/t gold with 0.12% copper for a gold equivalent of 0.76 g/t gold from 270 metres and remains open to depth, as well as six other reported intervals (see Table 1); and hole C22-214, that intersected 126m grading 0.62 g/t gold with 0.07% copper for a gold equivalent of 0.72 g/t gold from 144 metres down the hole, as well as two other reported intervals (see Table 1). The eighth hole, C22-207 at Gran Bestia was drilled at the southeastern limit of the pit towards the Cangrejos deposit and contained a 56-metre interval from 28m grading 1.11 g/t gold and 0.04% copper, for 1.18 g/t Au Eq, leaving the deposit open in this direction.
Table 1: Drill Results
All Lumina sample assay results have been independently monitored through a quality control / quality assurance ("QA/QC") program that includes the insertion of blind standards, blanks and pulp and reject duplicate samples. Logging and sampling are completed at Lumina's secure facility located at the Cangrejos Project. Drill core is sawn in half on site and half drill-core samples are securely transported to either Bureau Veritas Labs' (BV) or ALS Labs' ("ALS") sample preparation facilities in Quito, Ecuador. Sample pulps are sent to BV's or ALS' chemical labs in Lima, Peru for analysis. Gold content is determined by fire assay of a 30 gram charge with total copper content determined by four-acid digestion with ICP finish. Both labs are independent from Lumina.
Lumina is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data referred to herein.
Leo Hathaway, P.Geo., Senior Vice President of Lumina and the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for the Cangrejos Project has reviewed, verified and approved the contents of this news release and has verified the data underlying the contents of this news release.
Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) is a Vancouver, Canada based precious and base metals exploration and development company focused on the Cangrejos Gold-Copper Project located in El Oro Province, southwest Ecuador. Cangrejos is being advanced to a Pre-Feasibility Study and is the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador. Lumina has an experienced management team with a successful track record of advancing and monetizing exploration projects.
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Certain statements and information herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to potentially adding mineral resources and timing of the completion of a PFS study. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as "will" or "projected" or variations of those words or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "could", "are proposed to", "are planned to", "are expected to" or "are anticipated to" be taken, occur or be achieved.
With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, the Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the prices of gold and copper, and anticipated costs and expenditures. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the business of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; the supply and demand for labour and other project inputs; changes in commodity prices; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions (including with respect to the tonnage, grade and recoverability of reserves and resources); risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); risks relating to adverse weather conditions; political risk and social unrest; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities administrators. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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CHICAGO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Coast Underwriters (3CU) is pleased to announce Bob Cadwell as senior business development specialist in Florida, further strengthening the brand's commitment to agent partnerships and customers in the Gulf region.
"We're very excited to have Bob on board, given his extensive background in the P&C industry and his knowledge of AF Group brands," said Bill Simonson, regional director for 3CU. "We're eager to connect him with our valued agent partners to further sustain these remarkable partnerships and to explore new relationships throughout Florida."
Cadwell joins 3CU after 10 years of successful experience with Accident Fund (sister company of 3CU). He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Risk Management from Drake University and strengthened his knowledge of international insurance, funding and reinsurance during an internship with Lloyd's of London. Prior to joining the AF Group enterprise, Cadwell's career was highlighted by experiences in both the agency and carrier sides of the P&C industry as vice president of a major insurance agency and Midwest sales manager for a national carrier.
Cadwell has been involved with independent agent association leadership and remains engaged within the insurance & business community. He has also earned the Certified Authority on Workers' Compensation (CAWC) designation.
About Third Coast Underwriters: Third Coast Underwriters is dedicated to understanding and actively managing complex workers' compensation risk with an unwavering attention to service. Third Coast Underwriters is a division of AF Group. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. For more information, visit afgroup.com. © AF Group.
Contact:
Shannon Scholten
(517) 708-5625
shannon.scholten@afgroup.com
afgroup.com
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LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") will release its financial results for the second quarter 2022 after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. MGM Resorts will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will include a brief discussion of the results followed by a question and answer session. In addition, supplemental slides will be posted prior to the start of the call on MGM's Investor Relations website at http://investors.mgmresorts.com.
The call will be accessible via the Internet through http://investors.mgmresorts.com/investors/events-and-presentations/ or by calling 1-888-317-6003 for domestic callers and 1-412-317-6061 for international callers. The conference call access code is 9563121.
A replay of the call will be available through August 10, 2022. The replay may be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088. The replay access code is 2455831.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 33 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
MGM RESORTS CONTACTS:
Investment Community, ANDREW CHAPMAN, Director of Investor Relations, (702) 693-8711, achapman@mgmresorts.com, OR News Media, BRIAN AHERN, Executive Director of Communications, media@mgmresorts.com
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DUBLIN, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share on outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares. The dividend is payable August 12, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2022.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IronNet, Inc. ("IronNet" or the "Company") (NYSE: IRNT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IronNet and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On December 15, 2021, IronNet announced its financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2021 and issued revenue guidance for the coming year. For 2022, IronNet advised that the Company expected revenue of approximately $26 million, down sharply from previous guidance, issued in September 2021, in the range of $43 million to $45 million. On an earnings call later that day, the Company stated that "we and Sean Foster, our Chief Revenue Officer, have mutually agreed that he will depart our company at the end of December to pursue other opportunities." IronNet also admitted on the earnings call that, despite having first publicly issued IronNet's fiscal year 2022 guidance in March 2021, the Company did not have any confidence as to when substantial revenues underlying the guidance would actually come in.
On this news, IronNet's stock price fell $2.14 per share, or 31.47%, to close at $4.66 per share on December 16, 2021.
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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Parties Reach an Agreement that Concludes Outstanding Intellectual Property Disputes
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevro Corp. (NYSE: NVRO) and Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE: BSX) announced today that they have reached a settlement in their ongoing intellectual property litigations that gives Boston Scientific the freedom to operate using the features and capabilities embodied in its current line of products for frequencies below 1,500 Hz, and gives Nevro the freedom to operate using the features and capabilities embodied in its current line of products.
Nevro will grant Boston Scientific a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to practice paresthesia-free therapy at frequencies below 1,500 Hz and a covenant not to sue for any features embodied in any current Boston Scientific products for frequencies below 1,500 Hz. Boston Scientific also will grant Nevro a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable license under Boston Scientific's asserted patent families and a covenant not to sue for any features embodied in any current Nevro products.
This settlement concludes all of the existing litigations between Nevro and Boston Scientific, and includes a net payment from Boston Scientific to Nevro of $85 million.
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About Nevro
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Nevro is a global medical device company focused on delivering comprehensive, life-changing solutions that continue to set the standard for enduring patient outcomes in chronic pain treatment. The company started with a simple mission to help more patients suffering from debilitating pain and developed its proprietary 10 kHz Therapy, an evidence-based, non-pharmacologic innovation that has impacted the lives of more than 80,000 patients globally. Nevro's comprehensive HFX™ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) platform includes a Senza SCS system and support services for the treatment of chronic trunk and limb pain and painful diabetic neuropathy.
Senza®, Senza II®, and Senza Omnia™ are the only SCS systems that deliver Nevro's proprietary 10 kHz Therapy. Nevro's unique support services provide every patient with an HFX Coach™ throughout their pain relief journey and every physician with HFX Cloud™ insights for enhanced patient and practice management.
Senza, Senza II, Senza Omnia, HFX, HXF Coach, HFX Cloud, HFX Connect, Nevro and the Nevro logo are trademarks of Nevro Corp.
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Nevro Corp.
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After 43 years locked in a Philadelphia garage, this rare 1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series II is headed to a Bonhams auction in Newport, Rhode Island, scheduled for September 30.
Wearing chassis number 70059, this car was originally delivered to Caracas, Venezuela, according to BMW Blog. It was then sold to a Montreal resident, and then purchased by the late father of the current seller in 1979. It was occasionally fired up, but hasn’t been driven since then, according to the auction listing.
The 507 remains in unrestored condition, wearing Pontiac Bright Blue Metallic paint from a 1970s respray, according to BMW Blog. But Bonhams says the car is otherwise largely original, with a numbers-matching engine, Rudge wheels, and a removable hardtop.
BMW designed the 507 to compete in the burgeoning postwar U.S. market, where it competed against the rival Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Gorgeous bodywork designed by Count Albrecht Graf von Goertz was paired with a 3.2-liter V-8 that made 150 hp.
While it did attract wealthy owners, including Elvis Presley, the 507 was a sales flop. With just 252 made, it’s now one of the rarest BMWs ever made. BMW itself struggled in the postwar years, and wouldn’t find stability until it shifted from building low-volume luxury cars to more affordable models, exemplified by the Neue Klasse series of the 1960s.
Bonhams expects this 507 to sell for between $1.8 million and $2.2 million, which wouldn’t be out of line with past 507 transactions. In 2018, the auction house sold a 507 that belonged to the late Formula 1 champion John Surtees for $4.5 million, as well as an example previously owned by 507 designer von Goertz. That car sold for $2.8 million.
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Transaction Solidifies a Global Ecommerce Strategy and Deepens Leadership in the MRO Segment
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GracoRoberts has acquired New York-based Styles Aviation, Inc. (dba SkyGeek.com) ("SkyGeek") to cement its standing as the largest, fastest, and most technically focused aerospace specialty chemicals distributor around the globe.
The combination with SkyGeek addresses the evolving needs of GracoRoberts' customers and supplier partners by significantly expanding GracoRoberts' global ecommerce capabilities and its offerings in the MRO segment. With the addition of SkyGeek's extensive online portfolio of shop and hangar products (including specialty chemicals, avionics and instruments, tools and equipment, and aircraft and engine parts), GracoRoberts now provides the global aerospace community with immediate access to over 100,000 products – with 25,000 in-stock at any given time – an offering that redefines the customer experience and works to ease industry-related supply chain challenges.
SkyGeek provides 30,000 online customers on-demand access to thousands of aerospace consumables, serving the aerospace community with digital sophistication, nimbleness, and family-style care. For GracoRoberts' existing customers, SkyGeek's website (www.skygeek.com) offers new procurement opportunities and a fast, simple, and convenient buying experience – at the same time, SkyGeek's customer base will benefit from a larger portfolio of products and channel partners in the specialty chemicals space from GracoRoberts. SkyGeek will maintain its operations in LaGrangeville, NY, and be an important distribution hub for the combined company in the Northeastern United States.
"We are thrilled to have the Styles and the SkyGeek team join the GracoRoberts family as we solidify our position as a global and digital leader in aerospace specialty chemicals distribution," said Jason Caldwell, President and CEO of GracoRoberts. "Together, we are laser-focused on bringing more products and solutions to our customers faster than ever before. Given the supply chain challenges we have all faced as an industry, our customers deserve a more streamlined and simplified buying experience – and we are ready to deliver."
Steven Styles, CEO of Styles Aviation, Inc., and Janelle Styles, President, both added, "The SkyGeek culture is centered on making Aerospace ecommerce transactions as frictionless as possible through great usability, exceptional service, and immediate access to products – we truly believe that our mission is to supply the skies. That 'do whatever it takes' mentality is fully aligned with GracoRoberts, which is what makes this relationship such a natural fit, and we are honored to be a part of GracoRoberts."
The acquisition of SkyGeek is supported by CM Equity Partners, the private equity sponsor of GracoRoberts and partner to the GracoRoberts management team. CM Equity Partners has assisted GracoRoberts in its global and digital strategic growth initiatives and in GracoRoberts' previous acquisitions of E.V. Roberts, Able Aerospace Adhesives and Sil-Mid Ltd. (known for its ecommerce leadership in the UK / EMEA). CM Equity Partners has over 30 years of experience providing growth capital to the aerospace, defense, and federal services sectors.
Headquartered in Arlington, TX, GracoRoberts (www.gracoroberts.com) is the single largest and most technically focused specialty chemicals distributor to serve the global aerospace market. We are a full-service supplier of complex engineered materials for aerospace OEM and MRO segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries. We are fully AS- and ISO-certified and authorized to distribute 3M, Airtech, Akzo Nobel, Castrol, Eastman, Henkel, Huntsman, ITW Polymers, Mask-Off, Momentive, Resin Formulators, Scott Bader, Sika, and Zip Chem, and can source other providers upon request. We differentiate by adding value: services include distribution, custom formulation, specialty packaging, vendor managed inventory, intermix paint services, turnkey classified program management, and an on-staff Chemist, lab, and testing facility. For 140 years, GracoRoberts has delivered superior engineered materials with impeccable support to thousands of customers from more than 65 countries and all seven continents around the globe.
Founded in 1969 and based in LaGrangeville, NY at Sky Acres Airport, Styles Logistics Inc., (www.skygeek.com) has served the aircraft community as well as the aviation industry at large for over fifty years. In 2003, www.skygeek.com debuted as an ecommerce-based stocking aerospace distributor. Since then, supplying the skies with tools and equipment, shop and hangar supplies (specialty paints and chemicals), aircraft and engine parts, avionics and instruments has been SkyGeek's mission providing access to nearly 60,000 aerospace products. And while their propeller hat-wearing mascot may indicate a sense of humor, make no mistake: SkyGeek has the market cornered on delivering the items they stock reliably, time and time again providing excellent service to over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries.
CM Equity Partners (CMEP) (www.cmequity.com), based in New York, NY, provides capital to the Federal services and aerospace and defense industries. For over thirty years, CMEP has partnered with management teams to build value in its investment companies by leveraging its long-standing industry knowledge, relationships, operating experience, and its corporate finance, M&A, and private equity expertise. CMEP provides an active and collaborative management approach to its investments, developing long-term strategic plans and supporting re-investment of profits to grow and broaden a company's revenue base and capabilities. CMEP's investments are structured with flexibility across a broad spectrum of the capital structure, including equity, structured equity, and mezzanine debt.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WIN-911 ("WIN-911" or "the Company"), a leading provider of industrial monitoring, alerting and notification software, today announced the appointment of Joel Rosen to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Rosen brings a breadth of perspective from his experience as an operating executive, board member, private equity investor and manager of consulting teams. WIN-911 is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm.
"Joel's experience working with companies in cybersecurity, industrial automation and critical event management will be a valuable asset to our Company's growth plans," said Greg Jackson, CEO of WIN-911. "Having served on the boards of nine growth companies, Joel will provide key insights as we plan to expand WIN-911 organically and through acquisitions."
Most recently, Mr. Rosen was the Chief Marketing Officer at Everbridge, where he collaborated with technical leaders to broaden its offerings and to create the Critical Event Management (CEM) SaaS space. He also served on the board of cybersecurity and industrial automation software company, PAS, through its acquisition by Hexagon AB. Prior to that, Mr. Rosen was Executive Vice President, Product and Marketing, for Endurance International Group. Early in his career, he was President and CEO of Tizor Systems, President and CEO of NaviSite, and as Executive Vice President at Aspen Technology, he was the chief architect of the strategy that broadened the company's technology to a full lifecycle manufacturing software suite.
"I'm excited to join the board of a company with such an impressive and critically necessary platform," said Mr. Rosen. "WIN-911's ability to help customers accelerate their teams' response to plant system alarms can enhance both the performance and safety of operations."
Rick Pleczko, CEO of Capstreet Operating Executive Group and Executive Chair at WIN-911, added, "Joel stood out to us for his skill at helping brands build recognition as market leaders and his ability to create and execute growth strategies for companies of all sizes. We look forward to the new ideas he will undoubtedly bring to WIN-911."
About WIN-911
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, WIN-911 is a leading provider of industrial monitoring, alerting and notification software. WIN-911 helps protect over 19,000 facilities in 85 countries on six continents. The company delivers critical machine alarms via smartphone app, voice, text, email, and in-plant announcer, which helps speed operator response times and reduce system downtime and maintenance costs. For more information, visit www.win911.com.
About Capstreet
Founded in 1990, Capstreet invests in lower middle market software, tech-enabled services, and industrial business services companies. With over 45 platform investments and over 200 add-on acquisitions since inception, Capstreet's investment strategy is focused on utilizing its Capvalue Framework™ to help accelerate growth and profitability, and create long term sustainable businesses. The majority of Capstreet's investments have been with founder- or entrepreneur-owned businesses. For more information, visit the Capstreet website, www.capstreet.com.
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Lambert
Jennifer Hurson, 845-507-0571, jhurson@lambert.com
or
Joanne Lessner, 212-222-7436, jlessner@lambert.com
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The 307-unit project from Subtext and Brinkmann Constructors will bring modern living to popular Midtown area
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subtext, a St. Louis-based integrated real estate development company, and Brinkmann Constructors, a St. Louis-based national general contractor, held an official groundbreaking ceremony on August 30, 2022 for LOCAL Midtown, a 15-story multifamily project in Midtown Nashville. LOCAL Midtown is expected to be completed and open for leasing in 2024.
Located at 1904 Hayes Street, the 270,000-SF residential complex will contain 307 total units with a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The modern design by architect Dynamik Design features 10,000 SF of total amenity space. Amenity highlights include a curated coffee bar and micro market on the first floor, a music studio and recording booth on the fifth floor, and several unique spaces on the sixth floor – media lounge, speakeasy, collaboration spaces, gaming room, fitness center with coach-led classes, library and outdoor amenity deck with a swimming pool. The 15th floor features a sky lounge and deck with sweeping views of downtown Nashville. A five-level covered parking garage will be available to residents.
"Our goal—as with our other developments in dynamic growth cities— is to create a residential community that supports how urban residents want to live, work and socialize," said Brandt Stiles, Principal of Development, Subtext. "The massive growth in millennial population in Nashville means there is demand for beautiful, thoughtfully designed multifamily properties. But rather than just delivering a new building, we want to close a gap between residents' desire for social connection and the actual experience of it."
Using innovative exteriors, such as faux acrylic brick, the Brinkmann team was able to reduce the structure cost through creative and insightful preconstruction engineering. And a revised foundation system reduced the cost as well as the schedule and potential unknowns of the site geography.
"Brinkmann is thrilled to be continuing our valued partnership with Subtext to bring LOCAL Midtown to Nashville," said Brian D. Satterthwaite, President of Brinkmann Constructors. "Our relationship works to create unique living spaces for communities."
Nashville's millennial population continues to soar, increasing by nearly 15% since 2014 and accounting for 30.4% of its population in 2019. With population growth comes a much greater demand for new, modern multifamily developments.
Brinkmann and Subtext recently completed LOCAL Boise, a seven-story multifamily building in downtown Boise, Idaho. The LOCAL Midtown project marks the first foray in Nashville for both firms.
About Subtext
Subtext is dedicated to providing an exceptional living experience in all of the communities we design and build. By approaching each step of the development process with passion and attention to detail, we are able to deliver our projects with pride and complete confidence in their quality. Open conversations and strong relationships with local partners allow us to create communities that benefit not only residents, but also the neighborhoods in which they exist. For more information about the services offered by Subtext, or to inquire about opportunities, visit the website at www.subtextliving.com.
About Brinkmann Constructors
Brinkmann Constructors is a national general contractor offering design/build, design/assist and construction management services to a wide variety of commercial industries, including student housing, senior living, industrial and retail. Visit www.brinkmannconstructors.com or call 636-537-9700 for more information.
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80% of Women leak while they Exercise and 70% Avoid Exercise because of leaks
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intimate apparel brand and champion of living unapologetically free, Knix, is excited to announce the next step in their holistic approach to the leakproof category with their LeakStrong Leakproof activewear; proving to the world that leaks shouldn't prevent anyone from living an active life.
As a product innovator and category definer, Knix wants to provide practical, functional and fashionable solutions to the challenges people face. From customer research and feedback Knix discovered that 80% of women experience leaks when they are active and 70% avoid exercise and movement altogether because of leaks.
"As a customer centric brand, we pride ourselves on making products that people need and help to improve their everyday lives. We know that leaks happen during exercise and that it is holding a lot of people back from partaking in sports. We are thrilled to introduce a great lineup of Leakstrong Activewear products that have been years in the making" says Joanna Griffiths, Founder and CEO of Knix. "We see active as the next big frontier for leakproof products and are excited to be leading the way."
The new LeakStrong Leakproof leggings, shorts and skorts include state-of-the-art absorbent protection from bladder leaks, periods, and sweat that is invisibly incorporated within the garments to create a sleek and seamless look. Made with lightweight, quick dry and moisture wicking fabric with 4 way stretch, the new LeakStrong Leakproof leggings and shorts are made for maximum movement and comfort. These leggings and shorts absorb up to 30ml (6 tsp or 6 tampons) of liquid, and the skorts absorb up to 15ml (3 tsp) of liquid. The LeakStrong Leakproof black leggings with pockets are perfect to stash your everyday essentials when you're on the go!
The LeakStrong activewear joins Knix's existing line up of best in class sports bras including the Catalyst which outperformed over 800 sports bras on the market in third party testing conducted by the University of Portsmouth Research Group in breast health and their growing line of seamless leakproof underwear that are made with moisture wicking fabric and can withstand even in the toughest workouts.
Knix has always aimed to break down barriers and challenge the status quo. Knix believes the more we normalize the conversations around leaks and the need for products that address this issue, the more we will see creative solutions come to market. These are not just period leggings, Knix wants to empower their community to walk through life with confidence regardless of all leaks, and to live unapologetically free.
The new LeakStrong Leakproof leggings, shorts and skorts launch on August 18th, 2022.
To learn more about the new LeakStrong leggings, shorts and skorts please visit: https://knix.com/collections/leakproof-leggings-and-shorts
Knix is a direct-to-consumer intimates and apparel brand. Through innovative products and a community-first approach, Knix is on a mission to empower people everywhere to live unapologetically free. Every product, campaign and image that Knix puts into the world is tied to this mission that has been embedded in the company's DNA since day one. Founded in 2013, by Joanna Griffiths, Knix is one of the fastest growing DTC brands in North America and is globally recognized as an innovator and disrupter within the apparel space.
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BREA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista") today announced that the company will participate in the Piper Sandler MedTech and Diagnostics California Bus Tour on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 10:00 – 10:50 AM PT in Laguna Niguel, California.
This will be an in-person event only with no live webcasting available.
Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, DEXIS, Ormco, and Kerr united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a broad range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.
For Further Information
Stephen Keller
Vice President, Investor Relations
Envista Holdings Corporation
200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone: (714) 817-7000
Fax: (714) 817-5450
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD, INXATS: INX, OTCQB: INXDF) ("INX"), the owner of blockchain-based trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, announced that its common shares will commence trading on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, on the U.S.-based OTCQB operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., under the symbol "INXDF." INX's common shares will continue to trade on the NEO Exchange ("NEO") under the symbol "INXD", and the INX Tokens, which are issued by INX's subsidiary INX Limited, will continue to trade on the INX Securities ATS under the symbol "INX". Additionally, INX has also received approval from the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") to make INX's shares eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC.
Extending access to equity investors beyond the NEO Exchange, this latest step in INX's journey will boost INX's liquidity and support further growth. The new listing on an American financial market will create convenient access for U.S. investors and provide institutional and retail investors worldwide with the opportunity to trade in INX shares on an additional marketplace.
Alan Silbert, CEO, North America commented, "We are excited to list on the OTCQB to be able to increase INX's visibility to a wider audience through enhanced liquidity in our stock and additional capital markets access. This additional exposure to institutional and retail investors in the U.S. and worldwide should support INX's further growth and give millions of investors easier access to INX's shares. DTC eligibility also gives our shareholders a dependable, cost-effective, and suitable method for the clearing and settling of our shares."
INX seeks to increase opportunities for investors to access company offerings through new capital markets. This additional listing is an important step that will support INX's future growth and expansion and facilitate access to new U.S. and international investors.
About The INX Digital Company, Inc. INX is the holding company for the INX Group, which includes regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach. The INX Group's vision is to be the preferred global regulated hub for digital assets on the blockchain. The INX Group's overall mission is to bring communities together and empower them with financial innovation. Our journey started with our initial public token offering of the INX Token in which we raised US$83 million. The INX Group is shaping the blockchain asset industry through its willingness to work in a regulated environment with oversight from regulators like the SEC and FINRA.
In addition to operating two regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets, INX's interdealer broker, I.L.S. Brokers, plans to offer non-deliverable cryptocurrency forwards to Tier-1 banks in the future. For more information, please visit the INX Group website here.
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Contact:
The INX Digital Company, Inc.
Investor Relations
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Email: investorrelations@inx.co
Carrie Rubinstein
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CDC probing 109 liver illnesses in kids, including 5 deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
About two dozen states reported suspected cases after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a call for doctors to be on the lookout for surprising cases of hepatitis. The cases date back to late October in children under 10. So far, only nine cases in Alabama have been confirmed.
“We are casting a wide net to broaden our understanding,” the CDC’s Dr. Jay Butler said Friday.
What’s causing the illnesses isn’t clear. Adenovirus was detected in half the children, “but we do not know if it is the cause,” he said.
There are dozens of adenoviruses, many of them associated with coldlike symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye. But some versions can trigger other problems, including inflammation in the stomach and intestines. Officials are exploring a link to one particular version that’s normally associated with gut inflammation.
U.S. health officials haven’t seen evidence of an unusually large wave of adenovirus infections, although many doctors don’t usually test for it.
This week, the World Health Organization officials said they had reports of almost 300 probable cases in 20 countries.
In the U.S., most of the children were toddlers, nearly all were hospitalized and eight received liver transplants
“It’s still a very rare occurrence,” Butler said. “A majority of these cases have recovered and recovered fully.”
The mystery goes back to November, when Alabama health officials began looking into the first of nine cases of severe hepatitis in children in that state. None tested positive for the viruses that commonly cause hepatitis. However, testing was positive for adenovirus.
Butler said none of the Alabama children were vaccinated against COVID-19. That has been ruled out as a possible cause, “and we hope this information helps clarify some of the speculation circulating online.”
Symptoms of hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain and jaundice.
In addition to Alabama, the states reporting suspected cases: California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin. Puerto Rico also reported at least one case.
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Wainwright, Molina help Cardinals to 5-3 win over Pirates
By JOHN PERROTTO
Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-run ball to extend his domination of Pittsburgh, and battery-mate Yadier Molina keyed a four-run sixth inning with a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pirates 5-3. Wainwright has won 10 straight decisions against the Pirates and gone 19 starts since last losing to Pittsburgh in 2016, on opening day. He scattered four hits, walked three and struck out three while improving his lifetime record to 23-7 versus Pittsburgh. Michael Chavis hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to end Wainwright’s 37 1/3-inning scoreless streak against the Pirates. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/20/wainwright-molina-help-cardinals-to-5-3-win-over-pirates/ | 2022-05-21T03:07:07Z |
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Thursday during a two-day visit to Rabat that seeks to mark an easing of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara.
The King will invite Sánchez and his family to share in the Iftar meal to break the day’s fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, according to a Spanish government official not authorized to be named in media reports.
Spain’s government calls the meeting an opportunity to open a “new stage” in ties with Morocco based on “mutual respect,” but also to discuss “restraint from any unilateral action to honor the importance of all that we share and to avoid future crises.”
Relations between the two countries separated by the Strait of Gibraltar were severely frayed last April. Morocco was angered by Spain allowing the leader of the pro-independence movement for Western Sahara to receive medical treatment for COVID-19 at a Spanish hospital on request by Morocco’s neighbor Algeria, an ally of pro-independence Sahrawis.
Morocco responded by loosening its border controls around Spain’s North Africa enclave of Ceuta, provoking the unauthorized crossing of thousands of young Moroccans and migrantsfrom other African countries.
The mood did not improve until last month, when Sánchez took the surprising decision to alter Spain’s long-standing position on Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony. In a letter to King Mohammed, Sánchez backed Morocco’s plan to give more autonomy to Western Sahara as long as it remains unquestionably under Moroccan grip.
The Spanish leader called Rabat’s proposal “the most serious, realistic and credible” initiative for resolving the decades-long dispute over the vast territory — that’s largely barren but rich in phosphates and faces fertile fishing grounds in the Atlantic Ocean — which Morocco annexed in 1976.
Morocco, in turn, sent back its ambassador to Spain 10 months after she was recalled.
Morocco is now seeking assurances that Spain’s support for the autonomy proposal is a strategic shift in its foreign policy. King Mohammed said last year that his country will not sign any economic partnerships with countries that oppose Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Morocco has grown in strategic importance to Spain over the past decade. Rabat is considered critical both in the fight against radical jihadi groups as well as in holding back increasing numbers of African migrants who want to reach Europe as they flee violence and poverty.
Sánchez and Spanish Foreign Minister José Albares have insisted that Spain continues to support the resolution of the Western Sahara question via a United Nations-backed referendum.
But the drive to appease Morocco has earned Sánchez sharp criticism both in Madrid and in Algiers.
His Socialist Party has received no backing from any other party in Spain’s parliament, not even the junior member in the government coalition, for the tilt toward Rabat. Its political opponents accuse Sánchez of having betrayed the Sahrawi people while getting nothing tangible in return from Morocco. Sánchez has responded that he has worked with Spain’s national interest in mind. Now he is under pressure to show real results.
Potentially even more problematic for Sánchez is the damage to relations with Algeria, which has recalled its ambassador to Spain in a sign of its continued support for the Western Sahara independence movement. Spain, while having a relatively low dependence on natural gas imports compared to other European Union countries, receives gas from Algeria via a pipeline and tankers carrying liquified natural gas.
Laurence Thieux, professor of Islamic Studies at the Autonomous University of Madrid, said that she was surprised by the “scant consideration of Algeria in the decision” by Spain to tilt toward Morocco in the Western Sahara dispute.
“I have the feeling that Spain’s government, like many other European governments, is managing crises that force them to take short-term decisions,” Thieux said. “From the other shore (of the Mediterranean) there is a different sense of time because they are authoritarian governments that have perspectives that stretch beyond the next election.”
___ Joseph Wilson reported from Barcelona, Spain | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/spain-pm-in-morocco-to-mend-ties-after-western-sahara-shift/ | 2022-04-07T23:53:41Z |
Grants will support community-led revitalization in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is invested in strengthening the city of Milwaukee by working directly with residents to foster safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, and strong families. Building on its neighborhood revitalization efforts, today the company announced $1.7 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee's Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods.
"The most impactful changes happen when we listen to the residents directly within our communities and provide them with the skills, guidance and resources they need to build a vibrant neighborhood," said Steve Radke, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. "Our partners continue to inspire us as they mobilize their collective power to change the experience and narrative for residents in Milwaukee."
Spotlight: 2022 Collaborative Grants Program Recipients
Northwestern Mutual recently launched a Collaborative Grants Program to encourage meaningful collaboration across local nonprofit organizations in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way. The program is designed to eliminate programmatic duplication, while also positioning and preparing partners to access funding to further their revitalization efforts.
As part of the program, partners have jointly developed and agreed upon a set of common goals and direction and will work together to achieve those goals by using the expertise and resources of each collaborator. This year, six projects have been selected to receive funding for a total of nearly $240,000 through the Collaborative Grants Program.
Amani Neighborhood:
- Critical Home Repair and Training Program is led by Dominican Center with collaborative partners Ezekiel Community Development Corporation and Habitat for Humanity. The project's goal is to restore integrity to the houses on the pilot block of the Amani Housing Strategy by identifying homes that qualify for critical home repairs and facilitating remodeling projects, while also equipping residents with transferable skills for the trade industry.
- Resident Leadership Training is led by Safe & Sound in partnership with Data You Can Use, Dominican Center and Wisconsin Voices. Amani residents identified reckless driving as a major concern in a recent survey, and the project's goal is to educate residents on how to advocate for traffic-calming initiatives through grassroots organizing and increased civic engagement.
Metcalfe Park Neighborhood:
- Activating Green Spaces is led by Artists Working in Education with Imagine MKE, Jewish Community Center, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Running Rebels. The project aims to increase safe public green spaces, decrease urban blight and address environmental concerns in Metcalfe Park by redesigning the neighborhood's parks and empty lots, implementing community-created art structures, preventing illegal dumping on empty lots, and more.
- Civil Rights Revisited is led by Wisconsin Black Historical Society in partnership with Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Running Rebels and Wisconsin Voices. Together, by educating youth about Civil Rights history and providing advocacy training to residents with a particular focus on housing, social, and environmental justice issues, the organizations aim to increase civic engagement.
Muskego Way Neighborhood:
- Community Green Lounge is led by Sixteenth Street in partnership with Imagine MKE, Milwaukee Christian Center and Safe & Sound. The project will transform a vacant lot into a community green lounge and activate a series of café-style workshops to engage and educate residents about common community issues, such as healthy soil, mental health, green spaces, connecting youth to impactful programming, and more.
- Resident-Led Arts and Culture Activations in Green Spaces is led by Imagine MKE with collaborative partners Data You Can Use, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Christian Center, Milwaukee Film, Sixteenth Street and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Together, the organizations aim to contribute to the positive image of Muskego Way through the creation of public art, transforming vacant lots into community green spaces, and engaging residents to activate community-led arts and culture programs.
To be eligible for the Collaborative Grants Program, all applicants were required to identify target strategies from each neighborhood's revitalization plan that would be best reached by a collaborative effort. Additionally, grant recipients are required to demonstrate measurable impact and program outcomes within one year.
Since 2013, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has invested nearly $15 million in Milwaukee's Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods, supporting nonprofit organizations focused on fostering safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, and strong families.
Locally, the company also collaborates with schools and educational programs to increase access to quality education and supports the leading attractions that make Milwaukee a great place to live and visit. Nationally, the company is focused on accelerating the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer, while also supporting families undergoing treatment and survivors struggling with lasting effects.
About Northwestern Mutual Foundation
The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation has given more than $400 million since its inception in 1992 and is designed to create lasting impact in the communities where the company's employees and financial representatives live and work. We accomplish this by combining financial support, volunteerism, thought leadership and convening community partners to deliver the best outcomes. Our efforts are focused nationally on curing childhood cancer, and locally on education, neighborhoods and making our hometown of Milwaukee a great destination. Visit Northwestern Mutual Foundation to learn more.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $560 billion in combined company and client assets, $34 billion in revenues, and $2.1 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to nearly five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 97 on the 2022 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2022.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
By DEE-ANN DURBIN
AP Business Writer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it. The FDA said Saturday it has received more than 100 complaints related to Lucky Charms so far this year. Several hundred people have also posted on a food safety website, iwaspoisoned.com, complaining of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting after eating Lucky Charms. General Mills Inc., the Minneapolis-based company that makes Lucky Charms and other cereals, said it’s taking those reports seriously. But the company said its own investigation has not found evidence of consumer illness related to Lucky Charms. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/16/fda-investigating-lucky-charms-after-reports-of-illness/ | 2022-04-16T23:32:11Z |
Idaho aims to join lawsuit against lifting asylum limits
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho governor and attorney general are seeking to add Idaho to the list of states that have filed a lawsuit to prevent federal officials from ending a public health rule that allows many asylum seekers to be turned away at the southern U.S. border.
Republican Gov. Brad Little and Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden on Tuesday said they are working to join the lawsuit filed earlier this month by Arizona, Louisiana and Missouri.
“As Idaho’s Attorney General, I’ve consistently fought the federal overreach and federal agency rulemaking that’s taken the place of congressional lawmaking. This suit is yet another example of states being forced to take action because Congress continues to refuse to address an issue that should be its priority. The Constitution expressly assigns to Congress responsibility for immigration, but members of Congress have - for years - failed to act. In joining this suit, I am calling on Congress to show up and fulfill its constitutional responsibility,” Attorney General Wasden said.
“Last year, I joined half our nation’s governors in releasing 10 policy solutions – including the continuation of the Title 42 Orders – to protect America, restore security, and put our country on a path to end the crisis at the southern border. The Trump Administration invoked the Title 42 restrictions to protect the American people, and it worked. The policy kept tens of thousands of illegal immigrants from crossing the border. Idaho’s participation in this multistate lawsuit reinforces the fact that border security is interconnected to the health and safety of American citizens,” Governor Little said.
The lawsuit challenges the Biden administration's planned May 23 end to border controls known as Title 42.
The order was imposed two years ago by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over coronavirus concerns. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/04/12/idaho-aims-to-join-lawsuit-against-lifting-asylum-limits-2/ | 2022-04-12T21:19:57Z |
Independent lab results demonstrate that the combination therapy retains neutralizing activity against currently dominant COVID-19 strains, as previously demonstrated with all variants of concern to date
The amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination is commercially available in China and is under review for Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio" or the "Company", stock code: 2137.HK), a multi-national company developing innovative therapies for diseases with significant unmet medical needs and large public health burdens, today announced new live virus data confirming that the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination, a long-acting COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy, retains neutralizing activity against the Omicron BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1 SARS-CoV-2 subvariants.
Data from the live virus neutralization assay performed at a University of Maryland lab certified by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) predict that total serum concentrations of the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination will remain greater than 170 times the level required for greater than 90% neutralization (Neut99: 0.94 μg/mL) against the live virus, 14 days post dose. As a result, adequate therapeutic exposures are expected to persist throughout the treatment period.
The mutations found in the BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1 subvariants spike protein confer a limited reduction in neutralization activity from wild-type SARS-CoV-2. Based on the human pharmacokinetic data gathered on the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination, exposures of intravenous amubarvimab 1000mg and romlusevimab 1000mg are expected to remain above the level required for neutralizing activity against BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1, for the treatment of COVID-19.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge with evolving variants, these data further validate the durability and longevity of our long-acting amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination treatment and reinforce its position as a leading investigational monoclonal antibody therapy with potential to retain activity against the most dominating strains that are circulating worldwide," said David Margolis, M.D., MPH, Vice President and Head of Infectious Diseases Therapy Area at Brii Bio. "We're at a critical moment in the pandemic in which the new Omicron subvariants are more contagious, resulting in a sustained urgency for safe and effective treatment options. We look forward to continuing our discussions with global regulatory bodies as we work to advance this innovative combination therapy for COVID-19 patients in need around the world."
On December 8, 2021, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China approved the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients (age 12-17 weighing at least 40 kg) with mild and normal type of COVID-19 at high risk for progression to severe disease, including hospitalization or death. The indication of pediatric patients (age 12-17 weighing at least 40 kg) is under a conditional approval. On March 15, 2022, the National Health Commission of China added the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination to its COVID-19 Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines (9th Pilot Edition) for the treatment of COVID-19. On July 7, 2022, the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination was made commercially available in China.
The U.S. FDA is currently reviewing Brii Bio's Emergency Use Authorization application for the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination.
About Long-Acting COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Therapy, Amubarvimab/Romlusevimab Combination
Amubarvimab and Romlusevimab are non-competing SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal neutralizing antibodies derived from convalesced COVID-19 patients developed in collaboration with the 3rd People's Hospital of Shenzhen and Tsinghua University. They have been specifically engineered to reduce the risk of antibody-dependent enhancement and prolong the plasma half-lives for potentially more durable treatment effect.
Based on the final results from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)-sponsored ACTIV-2 Phase 3 clinical trial with 837 enrolled outpatients, the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination demonstrates a statistically significant 80% reduction of hospitalization and death with fewer deaths through 28 days in the treatment arm (0) relative to placebo (9), and improved safety outcome over placebo in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk of clinical progression to severe disease. Similar efficacy rates were observed in participants initiating therapy early (0-5 days) and late (6-10 days), following symptom onset, providing critically needed clinical evidence in COVID-19 patients who were late for treatment.
The live virus testing data, as well as pseudovirus testing data from multiple independent labs, have demonstrated that the amubarvimab/romlusevimab combination retains activity against major SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, including the following commonly identified variants, B.1.1.7 (Alpha), B.1.351 (Beta), P.1 (Gamma), B.1.429 (Epsilon), B.1.617.2 (Delta), AY.4.2 (Delta Plus), C.37 (Lambda), B.1.621 (Mu), B.1.1.529-BA.1 (Omicron), and BA.1.1, BA.2, BA.2.12.1, BA.4/5 (Omicron subvariants).
About Brii Bio
Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio", or the "Company", stock code: 2137.HK) is a biotechnology company based in China and the United States committed to advancing therapies for significant infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, COVID-19, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, multi-drug resistant (MDR) or extensive drug resistant (XDR) gram-negative infections, and other illnesses, such as the central nervous system (CNS) diseases, which have significant public health burdens in China and worldwide. For more information, visit www.briibio.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Well it’s May and in the sports world of things college football is usually on the backburner, however, we have Alabama’s Nick Saban and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher to thank for bringing it to the forefront.
Yes, yes, we know the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs and many other spring/summer sports are in full swing, but we just love college football. I mean, come on, it is Texas.
Saban has recently called out Fisher and A&M for buying recruits and players for their roster. Well, Fisher wasn’t a big fan of his old boss’ comments and let the world know it Thursday morning in a press conference.
Texas A&M Football tweeted out a clip from the conference with Fisher saying, “This is about our players and Texas A&M, and the people who have worked here and the coaches. That’s what this is about. Don’t make a mistake we’re not going anywhere, we have still a lot of work to do. We’re not where we want to be, this is going to be a great program. We are building it into a great program.”
During the presser, he also called Saban a narcissist and called out his “despicable” comments about buying players through NIL deals. Well, don’t worry folks, we’ll get more action from the two and their teams in the fall of 2022.
October 8, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Tide and the Aggies will face off in front of 100,000-plus fans to settle the score. At least this season’s score. | https://cw33.com/sports/college-football-drama-in-may-between-bamas-saban-texas-ams-fisher-when-do-the-aggies-crimson-tide-play-this-season/ | 2022-05-19T20:18:51Z |
Paper offers framework for standardizing eligibility criteria for lung cancer clinical trials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, convened a team of oncology thought leaders, the United States Food and Drug Administration, the National Cancer Institute, and industry sponsors to develop recommendations for a framework for lung cancer clinical trial eligibility criteria. The eligibility template recommendations, published recently in JAMA Oncology, will help simplify eligibility criteria and make searching for and comparing clinical trials easier for patients and clinicians.
Since 2016, LUNGevity Foundation has been convening a multi-stakeholder working group of researchers, regulators, and policymakers from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Cancer Institute, and leading cancer institutions as part of the Foundation's Scientific and Clinical Research Roundtable to streamline lung cancer clinical trials and make them more accessible to patients. The eligibility template recommendations discussed in the article build on previously developed eligibility criteria developed by the National Cancer Institute, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and Friends of Cancer Research as well as previous LUNGevity work, and received feedback from international regulatory authorities, clinicians, and industry sponsors.
Currently, clinical trial eligibility criteria are not listed in a consistent, uniform manner, which makes searching on public websites, such as clinicaltrials.gov, difficult for patients. "When patients are looking for a clinical trial to consider participating in, the eligibility criteria are often confusing and difficult to navigate. Additionally, eligibility criteria can be inconsistent across trials, making it difficult to compare data and results for a researcher. There is also a tendency for researchers to 'copy and paste' restrictive criteria from previous protocols, potentially excluding patients who could otherwise participate," said David Gerber, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center, lead author of the paper. "Given all of these challenges, we wanted to find a way to prioritize eligibility criteria for lung cancer clinical trials and recommend standardized language that can improve consistency across the research community."
The recommendations are expected to make it easier to for patients to search for clinical trials on public websites and help researchers compare criteria across trials, and suggest that:
- Eligibility categories should be clearly laid out on public websites displaying clinical trials in an easily searchable format and in a specific priority order.
- Criteria should incorporate recommended language, and any deviation from the recommended eligibility criterion language should be explained
"LUNGevity's Scientific and Clinical Research Roundtables aim to make clinical trials more patient-centric and accessible, so that all patients have an opportunity to engage with and benefit from clinical trials," said Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, Executive Director of LUNGevity Research and another author of the paper. "Through previous publications, the Foundation has advocated for expanding eligibility criteria and removing restrictive eligibility in lung cancer clinical trials to increase the number of patients able to access livesaving therapies in clinical development. This manuscript is the culmination of a body of work around eligibility criteria that LUNGevity has been spearheading, and we are eager to review the DRAFT guidance that is expected from the US FDA later this year."
Other authors of the paper are Harpreet Singh, MD, and Erin Larkins, MD, of the FDA; LUNGevity Scientific Advisory Board member Patrick M. Forde, MD, of Johns Hopkins University; Andrea Ferris of LUNGevity Foundation; and Wendy Selig of WSCollaborative LLC.
LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer. The foundation works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, and to ensure that patients have access to these advances. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. LUNGevity provides information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. The organization provides an active community for patients and survivors—and those who help them live better and longer lives.
Comprehensive resources include a medically vetted and patient-centric website, a toll-free HELPLine for support, the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference, and an easy-to-use Clinical Trial Finder, among other tools. All of these programs are to achieve our vision—a world where no one dies of lung cancer. LUNGevity Foundation is proud to be a four-star Charity Navigator organization.
- About 1 in 17 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.
- More than 236,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year.
- About 60%-65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers.
- Lung cancer takes more lives in the United States than the next two deadliest cancers (colorectal and pancreatic) combined.
- Only about 23% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States will survive 5 years or more, BUT if it is caught before it spreads, the chance of 5-year survival improves dramatically.
Please visit LUNGevity.org to learn more.
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GREENWICH, Conn., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth, a leading provider of premium billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, today announced a partnership with Selerix Systems, Inc. an industry-leading benefit administration provider for core and voluntary insurance products. The partnership enables employers, brokers, and carriers using Selerix to seamlessly integrate AdminaHealth's industry-recognized premium billing services.
With the addition of the AdminaHealth Billing Suite®, Selerix customers now have the ability to quickly and efficiently reconcile their carrier invoices, compare employee benefits premium payroll deductions with expected deductions, and generate a consolidated monthly invoice for all coverages. Leveraging the AdminaHealth Exceptions Dashboard, users only need to review a small subset of items that are not auto reconciled. In addition, users will be able to generate a consolidated monthly invoice in both PDF and Excel format that breaks down the amount due to each carrier, including Subconsolidated Bill™ breakdowns and other member and coverage detail information.
"We couldn't be more thrilled with the Selerix partnership, a market leader in benefit administration," said Robert A. Bull, AdminaHealth CEO and Founding Member. "Our billing platform will enable a smooth transition for both fully-insured and self-funded client groups from spreadsheet-based employee benefit premium bill reconciliation to a process where 80 percent of the effort is automated, leaving exceptions as the only items that require human intervention. Brokers can now offer unlimited medical, insurance, and voluntary benefit coverages with minimal additional administrative burden. This gives them back time to generate revenue, increase customer retention, and delight their clients."
"We are very excited about the addition of the AdminaHealth Billing Suite to the Selerix platform," said Selerix president Lyle Griffin. "Our users will appreciate the ability to create consolidated monthly invoices and know that their premium payments are correct. AdminaHealth is an ideal complement to our platform. Brokers and employers trust Selerix to deliver a unique combination of technological prowess, benefits expertise, and superior service. Our ability to integrate with best-in-class partners like AdminaHealth is a key feature of the Selerix platform and enhances the value our clients receive from our solution."
For more information about the AdminaHealth Billing Suite, visit AdminaHealth.com. For more information about Selerix, visit Selerix.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MF) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted in June 2021 (the "IPO") are encouraged to contact the firm before September 12, 2022.
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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Missfresh misled the market with false financial information in its Registration Statement. The Company would subsequently be required to amend its financial figures. The Company's net revenues for the quarter ending March 31, 2021, were lower than it represented. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the IPO period. When the market learned the truth about Missfresh, investors suffered damages.
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WACO, TEXAS (FOX 44) – Hundreds of Baylor students came together today to fight food insecurity in Waco.
They did this apart of their 58:10 project, using biblical inspiration to shine light on solvable problems.
For this year’s event feeding the funnel, the Baylor community set the goal to pack 100,000 meals in three hours.
Doing 50,000 in their first event last year, they brought in more reinforcements to reach this year’s goal.
“Let’s go big or go home,” said Lauren Farish, clinical assistant professor of accounting at Baylor University. “We’ve expanded our pool of people that are helping us fund the event, and we’re just trying to make a big impact in a short amount of time.”
The gong sounds off as a new wave of Baylor students, faculty, and community members pack bags to help others in need.
Nearly 700 volunteers have a hand in putting together this years event.
“We’re packing meals and having a service event, but it’s supposed to be a party,” said Taylor Belger, junior accounting major.
Belger is emceeing today’s event and is making sure to keep energy high.
“It’s been great. You know, people are troopers. They’re really down to help me out with my quirky little topic questions or to come up and hit the gong. I think we hit the gong maybe seven or eight times,” said Belger.
At each table, teams scooped beans, vegetables, and rice all into bags to then be sealed and boxed.
Each of the packed boxes will go to Caritas to help families in the area.
“Everyone may not be touched by it, but you probably know someone who has been, and we see this as a need,” said Farish. “In the accounting department here at Baylor, we have the availability and the processes to where we can make this happen.”
Sophomore business fellow, Alexa Mendes was a part of last year’s event, and is now leading her honor’s college team to give back.
“It’s going to be great to be able to make a difference and really impact them, the people who need it in that way, and to be able to provide since we are so blessed to be here at such a great university, we can then turn around and use the gifts that we’ve been given to help others as well,” said Mendes.
The community was able to reach their goal of 100,000 to pack 101,592 meals. | https://cw33.com/news/local/baylor-community-feeds-the-funnel-to-fight-food-insecurity/ | 2022-09-14T15:18:12Z |
(The Hill) — A federal judge ordered former President Donald Trump’s legal adviser, John Eastman, to turn over another batch of 159 documents subpoenaed by the House Jan. 6 select committee, including a single email he found to likely be part of a criminal effort to overturn the 2020 election.
The late Tuesday ruling adds to a decision earlier this year finding that Eastman, who crafted two memos outlining the Trump campaign strategy to block the Jan. 6, 2021, Electoral College certification, cannot shield some of his work from the committee by claiming attorney-client privilege because he participated in a project to undermine the election that was likely criminal.
Judge David Carter, a California-based federal judge who has been reviewing Eastman’s correspondence, found that Trump and his team may have engaged in criminal activity in early December 2020, writing that his emails “confirm that the plan was established well before January 6, 2021.”
“Dr. Eastman and President Trump’s plan to stop the count was not only established by early December, it was the ultimate goal that the legal team was working to protect from that point forward,” Carter wrote.
The judge gave Eastman until 5 p.m. Wednesday to turn over the latest batch of records.
Eastman detailed two strategies for the Trump campaign: one encouraging former Vice President Mike Pence’s availability to buck his ceremonial duty to certify the election results on Jan. 6, 2021, and the other advising sending “alternate electors” from states that Trump had lost.
In a March ruling, Carter wrote that “the illegality of the plan was obvious” and deemed it “a coup in search of a legal theory.”
Eastman’s actions, Carter found Tuesday, implicates the crime-fraud exception, a loophole in the otherwise broad attorney-client privilege that forfeits the protection from disclosure if an attorney “more likely than not” aided in a criminal or fraudulent enterprise.
Carter wrote that five of Eastman’s documents detail a discussion among Trump’s broader legal team about whether to bring a case that would raise questions about Pence’s availability on Jan. 6, 2021, to reject the election results.
According to the ruling, an attorney involved in the effort wrote in a Dec. 22, 2020, email that a negative ruling would “tank the January 6 strategy.” Carter wrote that the concern over “near-zero chance of success” in court appeared to drive them to pursue a political strategy.
“This email cemented the direction of the January 6 plan,” Carter wrote.
“The Trump legal team chose not to seek recourse in court—instead, they forged ahead with a political campaign to disrupt the electoral count. Lawyers are free not to bring cases; they are not free to evade judicial review to overturn a democratic election,” he determined.
The ruling also rejects certain documents Eastman was hoping to shield through First Amendment claims, including emails related to meetings on Dec. 9 and 16, 2020, to discuss the campaign’s “ground game.”
Some of those emails include correspondence with a “high-profile leader” to discuss “state legislative actions that can reverse the media-called election for Joe Biden.”
Both meetings were with what Eastman described as “civic-minded citizens of a conservative viewpoint.” The Dec. 9 meeting included comments from an unidentified sitting lawmaker to discuss a “plan to challenge the electors in the House of Representatives,” while the Dec. 16 meeting included “an elector for President Trump” who would discuss the Electoral College.
Carter determined that withholding these documents from the panel “incorrectly limits the Select Committee’s mandate.”
“Dr. Eastman admitted that his January 6 plan hinged on ‘electors get[ting] a certification from their State Legislators’—without it, the dueling slates would be ‘dead on arrival in Congress,’” Carter wrote.
“Dr. Eastman’s actions in these few weeks indicate that his and President Trump’s pressure campaign to stop the electoral count did not end with Vice President Pence—it targeted every tier of federal and state elected officials. Convincing state legislatures to certify competing electors was essential to stop the count and ensure President Trump’s reelection.”
The decision is the second ordering Eastman to turn over documents to the committee after he tried to shield some 37,000 documents from the panel. Carter previously ordered the attorney to review at least 1,000 of his emails every day.
Carter’s March ruling was widely quoted in a business meeting by the panel that month as it sought to censure two former advisers to Trump that refused to comply with their subpoenas.
The latest ruling comes ahead of the select committee’s primetime public hearing on Thursday evening. Carter’s findings that Trump’s effort was likely criminal has no direct impact on whether he or Eastman will face prosecution, but the rulings have provided momentum for lawmakers eager to lay out their case to the public. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/judge-orders-trump-attorney-to-turn-over-documents-to-jan-6-panel/ | 2022-06-08T20:47:11Z |
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Mr. Sawyer died Wednesday, June 22, at his residence.
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HILLSDALE, Mich. , June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CNBB) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock in the amount of $0.27 per share, consistent with the dividend paid for the 1st Quarter of 2022, payable on July 15, 2022 for shareholders of record on June 30, 2022.
CNB Community Bancorp Inc. (OTCQX:CNBB) is a one-bank holding company. Its subsidiary bank, County National Bank ("CNB"), is a nationally chartered full-service community bank that also offers investment management and trust services, which has been serving South Central Michigan since 1934. In 2022, CNB was ranked 30th in American Banker Magazine's Top 200 publicly traded banks under $2 billion and CNB has grown to over $1 billion in assets. The corporate headquarters are in Hillsdale, Michigan. CNB provides a wide array of financial products and services through its 13 full-service offices and 19 ATMs.
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MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Heroina" is taking over, and if it's not yet on your street, it's surely just around the corner. It raises the heartbeat and the body's temperature, puts an instant smile on everyone's face, and makes the crowds dance like nobody's watching. It's very addictive, but rumors say you can never get overdosed.
Original and surprising by its topic and the catchy, bouncy rhythm, "Heroina" was written and composed by Elam Jay, who is also the song's performer, and was recorded in Miami JAYVIBE studios. With strong intuition and eclectic musical background, the artist takes on a new challenge and mixes trap, rap, Latin rhythms, and African sonorities into one original sound, just perfect to pump up any party.
Elam Jay, CEO of Jayvibe Records Atlanta and Miami Jayvibe studios, signs with this fire-starter hit song, his comeback in Africa and the Middle East, where he also implemented audio and video studios with the head offices in Morocco.
The singer, songwriter, producer, and director graved his name in people's hearts with "Morena" the super hit song that still slaps today. At the time, as a pioneer in his field, he was the first African artist to include in his music videos 3D visuals that caught everyone's eye.
Today, once again, Elam is about to bring the music industry in Africa and the Middle East one step forward, being the first to use in a music video, the new technology called Unreal Engine, currently only known in the gaming business and few cinematographic production companies around the world. The "Heroina" music video tells the story of an incendiary party and was filmed in high-end equipped studios in Morocco.
With the vision of strengthening ties between Africa and America and one foot on both continents, Elam Jay believes that music with its harmonic language is a bridge between cultures, and helps transcend racial boundaries.
Brace yourself and get ready for it! "Heroina" is nothing like what you've heard before!
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NANPING, China, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Happiness Development Group Limited ("HAPP" or the "Company"), (NASDAQ: HAPP) an emerging and diversified company engaging in the business of production and sale of nutraceutical and dietary supplements, of e-commerce and providing marketing solutions, and of the sales of automobile, today announced that on May 11, 2022, the Company received a written notification from the Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Department, granting the Company another 180 calendar days extension, or until November 7, 2022, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
The Company can cure this deficiency if the closing bid price of its Class A ordinary shares is $1.00 per share or higher for at least 10 consecutive business days during this second compliance period. The Company intends to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement on or before November 7, 2022 and is considering all available options, including a reverse stock split if necessary. During this time, the Company's Class A ordinary shares will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and this notice will have no effect on the operations of the Company's business.
About Happiness Development Group Limited
Headquartered in Nanping, China, Happiness Development Group Limited currently has three business lines: nutraceutical and dietary supplements, e-commerce and marketing solutions, and automobile sales. The nutrition and dietary supplements business is focusing on the research, development, manufacture and marketing of various products made from Chinese herbal extracts and other ingredients. Our e-commerce business focuses on offering e-commerce solutions, including advertising and information technology services to small and medium-sized enterprises in China. We also run our online stores which carries our products of dietary supplements and other selected products sourced from the small and medium-sized enterprises in China. Our mission for the e-commerce business is to enable small and medium-sized enterprises to fully leverage the power of e-commerce to grow rapidly. Our automobile sales adopts B2B business model and is committed to optimizing the automobile supply chain by offering standardized vehicle sources on our automobile online sales platform and providing secure transaction environment, automobile procurement and financial services for automobile manufacturers. For more information, please visit: www.happ.org.cn
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the terms of the Agreement not hereafter being memorialized in a definitive agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been, or will be, instituted against the Company or other parties to the Agreement following announcement of the Agreement and transactions contemplated therein; the inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the Agreement due to unsatisfied closing conditions; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the Agreement and consummation of the transaction described therein; costs related to the proposed transactions contemplated by the Agreement; changes in applicable laws or regulations; and other risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as those risks and uncertainties contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Florida panhandle and
big bend, and southwest and south central Georgia.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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Jason Momoa speaks out on whether he's dating Kate Beckinsale
Calm down, everyone. It was just Jason Momoa being a gentleman, not in love.
The "Aquaman" star has addressed speculation that he is dating actress Kate Beckinsale after the pair was spotted chatting at an Oscars after party.
Momoa, who announced his split from Lisa Bonet in January, told Extra he was merely discussing Beckinsale's homeland of England with her as that was where he filmed "Aquaman 2" and she got chilly, so he lent her his coat.
"Everyone is like, 'Are you dating?' No, no, it was chivalry, the woman was cold," he said.
Momoa reiterated that they are definitely not involved.
"Absolutely not, not together. She is very nice, I was being very nice, just being a gentleman," he said "Now, I am not giving my coat to anyone."
According to Variety, Momoa is set to write, produce and star in Apple's "Chief of War" about the colonization of Hawaii as told from the point of view of its indigenous people.
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Country singer Mickey Gilley, best known as the pioneer of the "urban cowboy" style, died Saturday in Branson, Missouri, his publicist Zach Farnum said. He was 86.
The Natchez, Mississippi native "passed peacefully" surrounded by family and close friends, according to a statement issued by Farnum. He had recently returned home from the road after playing 10 shows in April, according to the statement.
Gilley had 17 number one country records, starting with "Room Full of Roses" in 1974. Gilley also had major crossover success in 1980 with a country-flavored cover of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me," going to number one on the Billboard Hot Country listings and number three on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Gilley's musical career got new life with the film "Urban Cowboy," which starred John Travolta and was set at Gilley's own honky tonk club in Pasadena, Texas. The movie helped to popularize country-western culture in urban environments, including mechanical bull riding, which was the focus of the film's action.
In 1989, Gilley was one of the first major country singers to open his own theater in Branson, Missouri, helping to turn the Ozark hamlet into a major entertainment tourism town. His publicist said Gilley had just finished a ten-show road tour in April.
Gilley was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984. Among his survivors are fellow crossover music star Jerry Lee Lewis, Gilley's cousin, best known for singing "Great Balls of Fire."
He is survived by his wife Cindy Loeb Gilley and his children Kathy, Michael, Gregory and Keith Ray, as well as four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Numerous artists and friends publicly mourned the loss of Gille and shared memories in tributes provided by Nashville publicity firm 2911 Media.
"My heart will forever break over the loss of my dear friend Mickey Gilley," American country music singer Johnny Lee said. "He believed in me when no one else did. Losing Gilley feels like a bad dream and sadly it's not."
Country singer T. Graham Brown also shared words of condolences, saying Gilley "lived a full life and left us with a great catalog of hits."
"We just lost a great human being," Brown said. "One of the things that I'm most proud of is that over the years we have become close. The times we spent together doing shows, cruises, or just talking were a gift."
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New survey for Sherman residents addressing future growing pains
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The city of Sherman is asking for your help as it plans for upcoming growth.
Every ten years, they ask people to fill out a survey online.
The answers will contribute to the city’s comprehensive master plan, which deals with everything from land use to trails and parks.
This year they said the timing couldn’t be better.
“If we had undertaken this say a year ago, just think about all the things we didn’t know about TI, and so many of these other projects that weren’t even announced a year ago,” said Nate Strauch, the spokesperson for the city of Sherman. “We want a variety of people from a variety of different backgrounds, different demographics, to chip in and explain what makes the city of Sherman unique to them and also how they would like to see it develop over the course of the next decade.” (Strauch)
Sherman resident Kersti Blackman said she wants to see more options of things to do with her kids.
“It would definitely be better to just know that places were more kid-friendly and safe,” said Blackman. “More public spaces having home school days like the library, and more food options cause we’re limited when it comes to restaurants.”
And on the path to growth, she wants Sherman to consider its roads.
“The potholes are disgusting in this town,” said Blackman. “They are the worst.”
Whether you love the roads or hate them, that’s exactly what the surveys are for.
“What we’re legally required to do is see if the development fits with what people want to see, so this really is the best way to make your voice heard,” said Strauch.
If you fill out the survey, there’s also a giveaway for a few prizes.
And if you don’t live in Sherman, but maybe you work there, the city is open to hearing your ideas too.
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As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As women in the United States find themselves on the verge of possibly losing the constitutional right to abortion, courts in many other parts of the world have been moving in the opposite direction.
That includes in a number of traditionally conservative societies — such as recently in Colombia, where the Constitutional Court in February legalized the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy, part of a broader trend seen in parts of heavily Catholic Latin America.
It’s not yet clear what impact there will be outside the United States from the leaked draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
But for women’s activists who for years have led grinding campaigns demanding open access to abortion, often looking to the United States as a model, it’s a discouraging sign and a reminder that hard-won gains can be impermanent.
“It is an awful precedent for the coming years for the region and the world,” said Colombian Catalina Martínez Coral, Latin America and Caribbean director for the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, which was among the groups that litigated the abortion case in Colombia’s high court.
The February ruling there established a broad right for women to have abortions within the 24-week period, whereas previously they could do so only in specific cases such as if a fetus presented malformations or a pregnancy resulted from rape. Abortion is still allowed after that period under those special circumstances.
The decision fell short of advocates’ hopes for a complete decriminalization, but Martínez Coral said it still left Colombia with the “most progressive legal framework in Latin America.”
Similarly, Mexico’s Supreme Court held last year that it was unconstitutional to punish abortion. As the country’s highest court, its ruling bars all jurisdictions from charging a woman with a crime for terminating a pregnancy.
Statutes outlawing abortion are still on the books in most of Mexico’s 32 states, however, and nongovernmental organizations that have long pushed for decriminalization are pressing state legislatures to reform them. Abortion was already readily available in Mexico City and some states.
To the south in Argentina, lawmakers in late 2020 passed a bill legalizing abortion until the 14th week and after that for circumstances similar to those described in the Colombia ruling.
It’s also widely available in Cuba and Uruguay.
But expansion of abortion access has not extended to all of Latin America, with many countries restricting it to certain circumstances — such as Brazil, the region’s most populous nation, where it’s permissible only in cases of rape, risk to the woman’s life and certified cases of the birth defect anencephaly. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a new term in October, recently said he sees legalizing abortion as a public health issue, eliciting criticism in a country where few approve of the procedure.
Other places have total bans with no exceptions, such as Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Courts in the latter have given women long prison sentences for aggravated homicide even in cases where prosecutors suspect a miscarriage was actually an abortion.
Many African nations also maintain complete bans, but in October 2021, Benin legalized abortion in most circumstances up to 12 weeks. That significantly increased safe access to the procedure after the health minister reported that nearly 200 women were dying each year of complications from clandestine abortions. Previously abortion was permitted in cases of rape or incest; risk to the woman’s life; or severe fetal malformation.
Most European countries have legalized abortion, including predominantly Catholic ones. Ireland did so in 2018, followed by tiny San Marino in a voter referendum last fall. It remains illegal in Andorra, Malta and Vatican City, while Poland last year tightened its abortion laws.
It’s also been widely available in Israel since 1978 and relatively uncontroversial, allowed by law before the 24th week with the approval of hospital “termination committees” that consist of medical professionals including at least one woman.
Laws and interpretations vary across the Muslim world.
Abortion has been legal up to 12 weeks in Tunisia for decades, but in Iran it’s been forbidden since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Last year the leader of Cairo’s top institution of Islamic clerics, Al-Azhar, said abortion is not the solution even in cases where a child is likely to be seriously ill or disabled.
In Japan, abortion is allowed only for economic and health reasons, and requires partners’ consent, making Japan one of a handful of countries in the world to do so. Victims of sexual violence are excluded from the requirement.
While there is a growing call for women to have the right to make their own decision, Japan’s government, led by the ultra-conservative Liberal Democratic Party, has long focused on traditional gender roles of women to give birth and raise children.
Japan has not approved abortion pills, though an application for one by a British company is pending at the health ministry.
Abortion has been legal in India since 1971. Women can terminate pregnancy up to 20 weeks, but only on a doctor’s advice. Under changes in 2021, a woman can also seek an abortion up to 24 weeks under certain circumstances such as rape or incest, though it requires approval from two doctors.
China is moving to limit abortions, but that’s because it has one of the highest rates of abortions in the world.
Last September, the Chinese cabinet, known as the State Council, published new national guidelines that require hospitals to “reduce non-medically necessary abortions.” In February, China’s family planning association announced it would launch a campaign to reduce teenage abortions.
When the U.S. Supreme Court’s final decision is handed down, expected in late June or early July, the world will be watching.
“While moves to decriminalize and legalize abortion in places like Argentina, Ireland, Mexico and Colombia in the last few years have been a huge win for the global community,” Agnes Callamard, secretary-general of the human rights group Amnesty International, said in a statement, “there are grim signs that the United States is out of step with the progress that the rest of the world is making in protecting sexual and reproductive rights.”
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Sherman reported from Mexico City. Associated Press writers Karl Ritter in Stockholm, Sweden; Almudena Calatrava in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mauricio Savarese in Rio de Janeiro; Carley Petesch in Dakar, Senegal; Ilan Ben Zion in Jerusalem; Isabel DeBre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo; Krutika Pathi in New Delhi; and Huizhong Wu in Taipei, Taiwan contributed to this report.
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Louisville tax revenue increases
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Louisville City Council
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KEY ACTION: Learned that tax revenue has increased
DISCUSSION: Finance Director Sonja Herwick's report for the period ending May 31 indicates revenue, including income and corporate taxes, is up by 7.6% at $2.4 million compared to $2.2 million in the same period last year.
OTHER ACTION
- Gave final approval to ordinances setting the powers of the safety director, and a contract for improvements at Metzger Park.
- Learned that Mayor's Court revenue stands at $5,125 for the period ending May 31, compared to $2,905 for last year at the same period.
- Applauded a mayoral proclamation for Emma McCalla for her action sin establishing a community garden on the Louisville YMCA property.
UP NEXT: Meets at 7 p.m. July 5 due to the July 4 holiday at Constitution Center.
— David Scheurer | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/24/louisville-tax-revenue-increases/7723118001/ | 2022-06-24T17:47:25Z |
The State Bar of Georgia congratulates Alex M. Shalishali of Page Scrantom Sprouse Tucker & Ford P.C., in Columbus on his appointment by the Dougherty County Commission to serve as county attorney.
Shalishali will be well-served in his new position by his 10 years of experience in the legal profession, including his representation of local governmental entities and law enforcement agencies. He is also an assistant magistrate judge in Muscogee County and is a valued member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia.
Through his acceptance of this appointment, Shalishali demonstrates his continued commitment to serving the public and the justice system. We wish him well in this new position of local governmental leadership.
Sarah B. “Sally” Akins
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Sally Akins is president of the State Bar of Georgia.
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Carly Thibault-DuDonis named women’s coach at Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Carly Thibault-DuDonis has been hired as women’s basketball coach at Fairfield. The 30-year-old Thibault-DuDonis replaces Joe Frager, who retired after leading the Stags to a 25-7 record and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in his 15th season. She spent the past four seasons as an assistant under Lindsay Whalen at Minnesota, where she also was the recruiting coordinator. She was previously on staffs at Mississippi State, Florida State and Eastern Michigan. Thibault-DuDonis is the daughter of Mike Thibault, the coach and general manager of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/11/carly-thibault-dudonis-named-womens-coach-at-fairfield/ | 2022-04-11T22:13:15Z |
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, today announced that it will present at Piper Sandler's Growth Frontiers Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10:30am ET.
A live broadcast of the Company's presentation may be found on the Investor Relations section of the Crocs website, investors.crocs.com. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website for 1 year following the completion of the conference.
About Crocs, Inc.:
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company's brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE and its products are sold in more than 85 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. please visit investors.crocs.com. To learn more about our brands, please visit www.crocs.com or www.heydudeshoesusa.com or follow @Crocs or @heydudeshoes on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Build IT LIVE '22 provides templates, tools, and solutions to help MSP peers overcome personal and professional obstacles, boosting growth potential
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IT By Design (ITBD), a Master Managed Services Provider (MSP), will hold its fourth annual Build IT LIVE '22 education conference from Wednesday, July 27, to Friday, July 29, at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson in Jersey City, NJ. This "Top 50" channel event will host more than 500 attendees representing 200 unique MSP practices and 40 sponsors in an in-person affair. The attendees will be seeking answers to arduous challenges that their MSP businesses are facing, especially regarding acquiring talent in a tough hiring market and the persistent threat of cyberattacks.
ITBD, a market leader in delivering engineering talent and education to MSPs, will offer a robust agenda packed with a wide range of top-tier industry educators and internationally known keynote speakers who will help guide attendees through an array of pressing business and personal growth issues.
"Build IT LIVE is an event that helps MSP owners and leaders be the hero their businesses need during the challenging times ― like what we're facing today with a recession looming, talent issues, and continual cyber threats," said Sunny Kaila, founder and chief executive officer, ITBD. "It's a place where like-minded individuals and businesses come together to learn and support each other, because when the channel succeeds we all succeed."
The conference will cover four key operational channels: Revenue Growth, Operational Maturity, Leadership & Culture, and Talent Hiring & Retention.
"By covering these four key channels, our event provides the needed templates, tools and solutions to address areas critical to the success of MSP businesses and their team members," said Kam Kaila, President, IT BY Design. "It's where MSP owners and leaders can learn to optimize their service streams, focus on long-term planning for their organizations, and concentrate on capacity building."
An exclusive offsite event includes a visit to MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants, where attendees will join Eli Manning, the former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, for a fireside chat about leadership, followed by a meet-and-greet.
- Mike Michalowicz – Author, Profit First
- Kevin Brown – Author, The Hero Effect: Being Your Best When it Matters the Most!
- Dr. Larry Little – CEO of Eagle Center for Leadership
- Sunny Kaila – Founder & CEO, IT BY Design
- Colin Knox, Gradient MSP
- Joe Pagliuca, N-Able
- Danny Jenkins, Threatlocker
- Kyle Hansloven, Huntress
- Kevin Nejad, Vijilan Security
- Michelle Acardi, CEO, Logically
- Kevin Blake, CEO & President, ICS
- Kevin Cooke, CEO, Purple Guys
- Rashaad Bajwa, CEO, Integris
- Neil Medwed, Executive Director, Meriplex
- Patrick Kinsella, Chief Strategy Officer & President, OnePath
- Rob Rae, SVP of Business Development, Datto
- Arlin Sorensen, VP of Ecosystem Evangelism, ConnectWise
- Gary Pica, Owner, TruMethods LLC
- Brad Schow, VP of Consulting, Connectwise
- Breakout sessions covering nine critical domain areas and their pain points
- More than 44 exclusive editable templates and tools that can be immediately deployed in an MSP
- Introduction of new ITBD partnerships and their value to clients
- In-person peer-to-peer networking
For more information about Build IT LIVE '22, visit www.buildit-live.net.
With more than two decades of experience as a technology services provider—first as an MSP, and then for MSPs—IT by Design (ITBD) helps partners navigate the volatile technical landscape. As the authority on MSP-trained technical talent, it understands the challenges its customers face when recruiting team members. ITBD addresses those issues through many solutions: dedicated staffing, 24x7x365 NOC services, helpdesk solutions, RMM virtual admin, vCIO consulting, security, and professional services. ITBD is headquartered in New Jersey and has facilities in India and the Philippines. Learn more about ITBD at www.itbd.net.
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OXFORD, Mich., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Bank Corporation ("Oxford" or "the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: OXBC), the holding company for Oxford Bank ("the Bank"), announced today that Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Richard K. Miller, will be retiring in 2023. The Company's Board of Directors have appointed, Jesse A. Deering, age 42, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of both the Bank and Company, effective June 20, 2022. During the past several months, the Company's and Bank's Board of Directors and executive management developed a comprehensive plan to ensure a seamless succession of the CFO position and continued development of financial systems. The plan calls for Mr. Miller to remain with the Company and Bank through a transition period.
Mr. Miller has served as SVP & CFO of Oxford and the Bank since September 18, 2017. He joined Oxford to lead the finance department through the transition and improvement of the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization. Miller, with his 40+ years of broad experience with specific expertise in accounting, tax planning and regulatory reporting, was also a key contributor in the Company's recent acquisition related activities and overall organizational growth the past five years.
"Rich Miller has been integral part of our growth by completely rebuilding and automating our financial infrastructure to produce timely and accurate information which has been critical to our ability to move quickly and make good strategic decisions. He has been an important leader providing high quality advice on a broad range of issues to our executive team and Boards of Directors. We look forward to an extended transition to continue his work on creating a first-class management accounting system to reflect our increased complexity." said David P. Lamb, Oxford Chairman, President & CEO. "We are also gratified that Jesse Deering is joining our leadership team after a highly successful career with a very highly regarded former neighbor bank. Jesse's broad range of experience (both operational and financial) including bank M&A and crossing the one billion benchmark, is expected to be very important to our future growth and development."
Mr. Deering brings 20 years of diversified banking experience to Oxford. Most recently, he spent 17 years with the former Mackinac Financial Corporation and mBank where he served the last 5 years as the collective organization's Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and reporting at Mackinac and its wholly owned bank, he was also part of a management team that completed five whole bank acquisitions and a follow-on equity raise as the public company grew to over $1.5 billion in assets. He was involved in all aspects of the M&A activity including deal negotiations, financial modeling, pre-deal due diligence, expense and accretion analysis as well as post-transaction operational integration. Along with his corporate development and investor relations duties, Mr. Deering also led strategic planning initiatives for the company. Immediately preceding his time as CFO, Deering led retail branch banking, marketing and IT. Prior to this role, he managed all banking related activities in the Southeast Michigan region as the Senior Vice President & Southeast Michigan Executive which included oversight of the regional loan portfolio, commercial lending function and branch operations. He also worked closely with the credit department serving as Assistant Vice President / Senior Credit Administrator shortly after joining the company.
Mr. Deering holds an undergraduate degree from Albion College and a MBA from the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame he worked with particular focus in the areas of strategic finance, corporate communications and change management.
Oxford Bank is a subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation, a registered holding company. It is the oldest commercial bank in Oakland County, MI, and operates seven full-service offices in Clarkston, Davison, Dryden, Lake Orion, Oakland Township, Ortonville and Oxford. The Bank also has Customer Experience Centers in Rochester Hills, Ann Arbor, and Macomb (late 2022), MI, with transactional services provided by Interactive Teller Machines only. In addition, Oxford Bank has business banking centers in Wixom, Oxford, and Flint, MI. The Bank's wholly owned subsidiary, Oxford Commercial Finance, also operates a commercial finance center in Phoenix, AZ. The Bank has operated continuously under local ownership and management since it first opened for business in 1884. For more information about Oxford Bank and its complete line of financial services, please visit www.oxfordbank.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the Release may be deemed forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Words or phrases "will likely result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", "project", or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors which could cause actual results to differ, include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in economic conditions of the Bank's market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, the acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Bank's and Corporation's reports. These forward-looking statements represent the Bank's judgment as of the date of this report. The Bank disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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MONTREAL, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CCM Hockey is excited to announce the launch of their Limited Edition JetSpeed FT5 Pro Gold stick in collaboration with Sarah Nurse. This limited run of sticks celebrates Sarah Nurse's golden achievements and also gives back to help grow the game of hockey with a portion of proceeds going to the Hockey 4 Youth charity.
The limited edition stick is the same construction as the recently released JetSpeed FT5 Pro stick, with a custom design that celebrates Sarah Nurse recently winning Gold for Canada. It features her name, number and Canadian flag on the namebar, and her record breaking stats on the back; 5 goals and 13 assists for a total of 18 points in only 7 games. She set the Olympic record for most points and most assists in a single women's tournament and her 13 assists set the Olympic record for men and women dating back to 1960 at Beijing 2022. The sticks are only available for sale in Ontario stores and on CCM's website.
A portion of the proceeds of stick sales will be donated by CCM to Hockey 4 Youth, a foundation that supports young players and newcomers to Canada to learn the sport of hockey. The donation will contribute to new gear for these players and will help the foundation fund more camps that help grow the game and make it more accessible for newcomers to the sport.
"We are proud of all our athletes and were blown away by the record-breaking performance Sarah Nurse had representing Canada. To show our support for her we worked together to create a Limited Edition stick that would represent her golden performance, but also support a cause that is important to both Sarah and CCM." Robert Zaring, VP Marketing, CCM Hockey.
"I am beyond excited to team up with CCM to create this golden hockey stick and to be able to support the incredible efforts of Moe and Hockey 4 Youth in Ontario. I was introduced to hockey through my father who immigrated from the Caribbean and believed that every Canadian should know how to skate. I am passionate about creating an inclusive space for hockey players. Through fans purchase of these sticks we are able to make an immediate impact on providing more access for this community. Thank you for your support of me and this initiative." Sarah Nurse, Pro Hockey Player, Olympic & World Champion.
"It's an incredible honour to be connected to Sarah and the team at CCM through this Golden initiative! Hockey 4 Youth will be able to use these funds to support more newcomer teens, youth who face barriers and girls through access to free ice hockey and our off-ice T.E.A.C.H. program." Moezine Hasham, Founder & Executive Director, Hockey 4 Youth.
CCM Hockey is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment. With its headquarters located in Montreal, the company has operations in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. CCM Hockey equips more professional hockey players than any other company, including superstars like Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, Matt Dumba, Sidney Crosby, key female players such as, Kendall Coyne-Schofield and Sarah Nurse and top performing Goalies such as Jakub Markstrom, Thatcher Demko, Philip Grubauer and Maddie Rooney. CCM Hockey is also the official outfitter of the American Hockey League, the Canadian Hockey League, and several NCAA and National teams.
Sarah Nurse is a member of the Canadian Women's National Team and Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA). She is a two-time Olympian, winning Olympic Gold in 2022 and a 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship. Her impact also extends off the ice as Sarah uses her voice and platform to help lead the conversation around diversity, representation and advancing inclusion in the sport of hockey. The first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in hockey, she serves as a member of the NHL Player Inclusion Committee and is a board member and spokesperson for the PWHPA. Sarah is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a B.B.A in Business Administration - Marketing.
Hockey 4 Youth Foundation/Fondation hockey pour les jeunes is a charitable organization. Our mission is to foster social inclusion for newcomer teens of all genders and other youth who face barriers through access to free ice hockey and our off-ice life skills T.E.A.C.H. program (Technology, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Community giving, Healthy Active Living). Since 2015, Hockey 4 Youth has worked with 600+ youth representing 36 countries of origin including: Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Vietnam, Mexico, Jamaica, Ethiopia and the Philippines. For more information please visit hockey4youth.org
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Fundraisers will be able to quickly and more accurately identify and target their wealthiest constituents.
DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GivingDNA, an all-in-one fundraising analytics, data visualization, and wealth profiling tool, has partnered with Windfall to enhance its affluent consumer dataset in its platform. This partnership will equip GivingDNA to better support all aspects of its users' fundraising efforts by allowing fundraising professionals to use best in class wealth and career data to strengthen their major giving campaigns and develop cultivation strategies for their wealthiest donors.
Windfall's rich dataset helps organizations more effectively identify, understand, and engage affluent consumers. Through this integration, GivingDNA users will be able to visualize and segment numerous data points to more accurately predict donor behaviors. This partnership is a game-changer for the industry, as it gives fundraisers wealth screening information that's updated weekly and can be synced daily. This reliable data can then be used to develop actionable insights and targeted segments in mere minutes—all within the GivingDNA platform.
"Donor behaviors and traits change frequently, so it's imperative that fundraisers and nonprofit marketers have the most dependable data on hand," said Rebecca Gregory Segovia, Executive Vice President and General Manager of GivingDNA. "This integration with Windfall will enable fundraisers to work more efficiently and effectively by targeting donors who better fit their prospect profile and are more likely to give."
"This union brings high quality, deterministic, third-party data into a singular analytics tool that allows for easy segmentation into actionable workflows," said Dan Stevens, Co-Founder and SVP of Business Development at Windfall. "An integration like this doesn't exist in the market today, and is a game changer for data-driven fundraising. Through this partnership, GivingDNA & Windfall are offering best-in-class data and insights to drive action."
GivingDNA is the next generation of wealth intelligence and data analytics that uniquely combines your internal data with external insights to inform all areas of your fundraising strategy, from annual fund segmentation to mid/major gift prospecting and portfolio optimization. Fundraisers rely on GivingDNA for real-time data visualization to guide insights and strategy across their entire organization. Visit GivingDNA.com to learn more.
Windfall is a people intelligence and AI company that gives prospect researchers, development professionals, and marketing teams actionable insights on donors and prospects. By democratizing access to people data, organizations can intelligently prioritize fundraising resources to drive greater business outcomes such as acquiring new donors, increasing gift size and frequency, and driving more impactful constituent engagement at the right time. Learn more at windfall.com
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Agenda includes a panel on future trends with IDC
SÃO PAULO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenvia Inc. ("ZENVIA" or "Company") (NASDAQ: ZENV), the leading cloud-based CX communications platform in Latin America empowering companies to transform their existing communications with end customers along their life cycle, invites the market to its first Investor Day to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in New York City, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET at Nasdaq.
Cassio Bobsin, CEO, Shay Chor, CFO, and all C-level members will be present. Presentations will be focused on the Company's long-term plan and how it envisions the future of CX, including a panel with IDC, a leading market research firm focused on analyzing future trends. Attendees will be able to see product demos and speak to management at the Nasdaq rooftop.
Investors and analysts are invited to register for the event at https://www.zenviainvestorday.com, where a more detailed agenda and leadership profiles is provided.
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- Cboe One Canada Feed to provide a comprehensive and complete view into the Canadian equities market through a single consolidated feed
- Will include unique coverage of more than 230 securities listed and traded exclusively on the NEO Exchange
- Marks Cboe's first Canadian data product launch following its recent expansion into the country
CHICAGO and TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announces the launch on September 12 of the Cboe One Canada Feed, a new real-time market data solution that provides high-quality Canadian equities reference quote and trade information. Through a single consolidated feed, the Feed will offer a complete and comprehensive view into the Canadian market with coverage of all Canadian stocks and exchange-traded products.
The Cboe One Canada Feed is Cboe's first Canadian data offering following the company's recent expansion into the country with its acquisitions of NEO, a Toronto-based stock exchange operator, and MATCHNow, Canada's largest equities alternative trading system (ATS). The new data offering unifies quote, trade, and volume data across four trading venues operated by NEO and MATCHNow, delivering cost-effective, high-quality market data through a single point of access. NEO and MATCHNow combined represent approximately 15 percent of the total equities market share in Canada1.
Significantly, the Feed will include unique coverage of more than 230 securities that are listed and traded exclusively on the NEO Exchange, and therefore not available through any other proprietary market data products. As Canada's premier stock exchange for the innovation economy, the NEO Exchange is home to some of the most innovative companies in the technology, green energy, and biotech sectors.
"With the launch of the Cboe One Canada Feed, we are pleased to bring our product innovation, scale, and expertise to a new market and further expand our portfolio of market data solutions globally," said Catherine Clay, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Data and Access Solutions at Cboe Global Markets. "The combination of NEO and MATCHNow data into one holistic solution will provide seamless and efficient access to data on all Canadian listed securities, bringing critical insights and transparency to enhance our customers' trading experience."
"From market data to trading to listings services, Cboe operates a comprehensive North American equities business to provide a seamless experience for our customers around the world," said Adam Inzirillo, Senior Vice President and Head of North American Equities at Cboe Global Markets. "The launch of Cboe One Canada draws on the strength of our global transaction network and more broadly, reflects our position as a global leader in providing innovative solutions and technology to benefit Canadian equities markets and investors."
The launch of the Cboe One Canada Feed complements Cboe's existing offering of the Cboe One Feed, a comprehensive, real-time U.S. equities market data solution. The Canadian offering will be available alongside the U.S. offering under a single agreement with bundled pricing and a single technical specification, data policy, and reporting structure, providing customers with seamless and efficient access to North American equities market data via a one-stop shop.2
The Cboe One Canada Feed will be offered in two versions: Cboe One Canada Summary, which includes top and last sale data, and Cboe One Canada Premium, which includes top-of-book, last sale, and aggregated depth at price data.
The Cboe One Canada Feed will be made available on-premise in Cboe's primary and secondary data centers in Secaucus, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois and in applicable Cboe Point of Presence ("PoP") locations. In addition, the Feed will be available in multiple locations worldwide through Cboe Global Cloud, a cloud-based data streaming service, with various secure connectivity options. Cboe Global Cloud is available in regions globally including the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and with the launch of the Feed, the service will now be available in Canada.
To learn more, visit the Cboe One Canada Feed webpage.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit cboe.com
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Brands Group, Inc. ("DBG") (NASDAQ: DBGI), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlight Compared to Second Quarter 2021
- Net revenues of $3.7 million, an increase of 273% or $2.7 million
- Gross profit margin of 58.1%, an increase of 450%, versus 39.3%
- Net loss per diluted share of $0.27 versus a net loss of $1.97
- Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $9.5 million versus a net loss of $10.7 million
- Net loss, excluding the non-cash expense associated with a change in the fair value of contingent liabilities, was $3.6 million versus $7.7 million
- Net loss per diluted share, excluding the non-cash expense associated with a change in the fair value of contingent liabilities, of $0.10 versus a net loss of $1.41
"We delivered strong top line results, which we expect to meaningfully accelerate in the second half of the year as we enter our peak selling period. In addition, our gross margin of 58% expanded significantly both sequentially and year-over-year, which we also expect to continue throughout the second half of the year," said Hil Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Brands Group.
"The increasing top line combined with our higher gross margins are creating operating leverage on our fixed costs of business. Given these trends, we expect our combined EBITDA for the September through December period of 2022 to be flat to negative $500,000. We believe this shows there is a clear and short path to profitability," said Davis.
"To that point, we are excited to announce that we hired a head of wholesale for dstld, which has never been offered in the wholesale channel. She joins us from another denim brand, where she increased their wholesale revenue from $6 million to $39 million in three years. This additional revenue driver for 2023 is just one more way we will drive top line growth and achieve profitability," concluded Davis.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Net Sales were $3.7 million versus $1.0 million in the year ago quarter, an increase of 273% year over year. Our second quarter is our lowest wholesale revenue quarter across all our wholesale brands as these brands only ship two of the three months due to lower wholesale demand during this period.
Gross profit margin was 58.1% versus 39.3% a year ago, an increase of 450%. Gross profit increased by $1.8 million due to improved gross margins at all our brands. Additionally, this is the first quarter we have reported where we did not incur any inventory write-downs associated with older product, which we believe illustrates the gross margin power of our brands.
General and administrative expenses as a % of revenue decreased 538% to 133.5% of revenues versus 716.7% a year ago. General and administrative expenses were $5.0 million versus $7.2 million in the year ago quarter. Starting in September, all our brands will share one office and one distribution center, which will result in additional cost savings going forward. Also, we do not expect any additional increases in general and administrative expenses in the second half of the year, which should result in significant revenue leverage as we enter our peak revenue season.
Sales and marketing expenses were 45.6% of revenues versus 92.0% a year ago, a decrease of 50.4%. Sales and marketing expenses were $1.7 million versus $923,000 a year ago. We continue to experience meaningful e-commerce revenue growth year-over year associated with our digital marketing programs. This increase in e-commerce revenue is also driving higher gross margins across all our wholesale brands.
Distribution expenses were 5.9% of revenues versus 7.0% a year ago, a decline of 14.7%. Distribution expenses were $222,000 versus $70,000 a year ago, driven by the addition of Harper & Jones and Stateside distribution expenses in this quarter versus approximately one-third of Harper & Jones distribution expenses and no distribution expenses for Stateside a year ago. We expect to benefit from a reduction in our distribution expenses associated with operating one distribution center versus two distribution centers, as we have consolidated into one distribution center.
Change in the fair value of contingent considerations, which is a non-cash expense, was $5.9 million versus $3.1 million a year ago.
Loss from operations excluding the change in fair value of contingent considerations was $4.7 million versus $7.8 million a year ago.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $9.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $10.7 million, or $1.97 per diluted share, a year ago.
Excluding the non-cash charge associated with the change in fair value of contingent considerations, net loss attributable to common stockholders was $3.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $7.7 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, a year ago.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET today to discuss results. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing (866) 605-1828 from the U.S. or internationally or via the web by using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3xp45f9f. The conference I.D. code is 13732332.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting DBG and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "should," and "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements regarding DBG's plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to DBG's operations or financial performance, and assumptions related thereto are forward-looking statements. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. DBG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of DBG to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risks arising from the widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic; the level of consumer demand for apparel and accessories; disruption to DBGs distribution system; the financial strength of DBG's customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets; DBG's response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; DBG's ability to implement its business strategy; DBG's ability to grow its wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and challenges; DBG's and its vendors' ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that DBG's facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; DBG's ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; stability of DBG's manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by DBG's suppliers of ethical business practices; DBG's ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of DBG's management; DBG's ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; DBG's ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; adverse or unexpected weather conditions; DBG's indebtedness and its ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if needed, could prevent DBG from fulfilling its financial obligations; and climate change and increased focus on sustainability issues. More information on potential factors that could affect DBG's financial results is included from time to time in DBG's public reports filed with the SEC, including DBG's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Forms 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC.
About Digital Brands Group
We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis. We focus on owning the customer's "closet share" by leveraging their data and purchase history to create personalized targeted content and looks for that specific customer cohort.
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Hil Davis, CEO
Email: invest@digitalbrandsgroup.co
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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a global provider of metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a first quarter cash dividend in the amount of $0.17 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 2, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 19, 2022.
While AZZ currently intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, any future dividends will be reviewed on an individual basis and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion. AZZ remains committed to enhancing shareholder value based upon its consideration of various factors, including operating results, financial condition and business outlook at the applicable time.
About AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions, coil coating solutions welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to a broad range of markets. AZZ's Metal Coatings segment (AMC) is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing and plating, to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ's Precoat Metals segment (APM) is a leading provider of aesthetic and corrosion protective coatings to the North American steel and aluminum coil market. AZZ's Infrastructure Solutions segment (AIS) is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy and waste management markets worldwide.
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Singleton McAllister joins Paragon's Women in Security Committee as board sponsor
HERNDON, Va. , Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon today announced that it is deepening support for its Women in Security initiative by welcoming board member Singleton McAllister to the committee. This initiative was formed, in conjunction with the 2021 hiring of Lisette Chreene, Corporate Vice President of Human Resources, to build awareness of career pathways in security for female employees and prospective candidates.
"Singleton is an extremely valuable addition to the team," said Tony Sabatino, CEO of Paragon. "I've had the pleasure of working alongside Singleton in her role on Paragon's board and I admire how she's supported her fellow working professionals in past experiences as the vice chair of the National Women's History Museum and former president of Women in Government Relations Inc. I appreciate the leadership and experience Singleton will bring to her work with Paragon's Women in Security Committee."
McAllister kicked off her work with the committee at its inaugural meeting, where Sabatino welcomed leaders from across Paragon's business sectors. Building on one committee member's powerful message about learning to advocate for herself and the importance of carrying that forward by teaching other women in the industry how to do the same, the committee established its next steps. They plan to develop a broader company outreach campaign to provide additional mentoring and exposure opportunities throughout the organization.
The meeting concluded with words of enthusiasm and guidance from McAllister, who stated, "I am delighted that we are having this conversation. Women should be prevalent in positions across all our sectors, especially in leadership roles. We must be mindful that these goals will take time and effort beyond these conversations, and I look forward to helping take it to the next level."
Since joining the board in 2017, McAllister has played an active role in the organization. In addition to her work with Paragon, McAllister was recently recognized by Savoy Network as one of 2022's Most Influential Black Lawyers and as a Top 100 Director by the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Paragon employs over 12,000 professionals in specialized operations, providing security, fire, investigations, inspections, cybersecurity, risk management, and mission support services to the U.S. Federal Government and other critical infrastructure clients. Paragon is Safeguarding American Assets at home, abroad, & beyond.
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BELTON — Services for Sanjuana M. Mora, 64, of Belton will be 3 p.m. Thursday in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Ernest Minor officiating.
Mrs. Mora died Wednesday, April 13, at a Temple hospital.
She was born April 13, 1958, in Belton to Santos Minor Sr. and Petra Alejandro. She was a retail stocker for Walmart. She married Gonzalo Mora in 2004. She was a Christian.
Survivors include three brothers, Santos Minor Jr. of Holland, and Jesus Minor and Joe Minor, both of Belton.
Dossman Funeral Home in Belton is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_2bf7335a-d89c-11ec-97d9-0bdfef86eb1b.html | 2022-05-21T07:53:33Z |
Increases Previously Provided Guidance for 2023 and 2025
Adds Guidance for 2024 and 2026
DALLAS, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced that it recently posted on the Company's website a comprehensive presentation for investors, which includes updates to its previously provided long-term growth projections.
Detailed within the presentation, the Company provides updated long-term financial projections for the different segments of its business. The presentation also highlights four key areas of growth for the Company: 1) Recovery of the hospitality industry and higher hotel revenues; 2) Increase in assets under management; 3) Growth of third-party business; and 4) Acquisition or incubation of additional businesses.
The following are additional highlights included in the presentation, which can be accessed by going to https://www.ashfordinc.com and clicking on the Investors tab:
- As the only publicly-traded asset manager and service provider in the Hospitality Industry, and with 115 hotels under asset management across two publicly-traded REIT platforms, the Company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the recovery in the lodging industry that is currently underway.
- With 9 market leading product and service companies, Ashford's business model provides numerous synergies and value-creation opportunities.
- Ashford is seeing significant progress in its strategy to grow third-party business, where both Remington and Premier are experiencing strong positive momentum.
"Last year, for the first time in our history as a public company, we provided long-term earnings guidance," commented Monty J. Bennett, Ashford's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Given the recent improvement we've seen in the lodging industry, as well as progress we've made on our growth initiatives, we have increased our guidance significantly from what we previously provided. As the recovery in the lodging industry gains momentum, we believe Ashford is uniquely positioned to outperform. We're excited about the future prospects for our Company and believe Ashford offers an appealing investment opportunity."
The Company's senior management is available for calls with institutional investors to discuss the presentation. Investors interested to speaking with management are encouraged to contact Jordan Jennings, Investor Relations, at (972) 778-9487 or info@ashfordinc.com to schedule a meeting.
Ashford is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon "forward-looking" information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company's strategy and future plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. When we use the words "will likely result," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside Ashford Inc.'s control.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: the impact of COVID-19, including one or more possible recurrences of COVID-19 case surges that would cause state and local governments to reinstate travel restrictions and the rate of adoption and efficacy of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, on our business and investment strategy; our ability to maintain compliance with NYSE American LLC continued listing standards; our ability to regain Form S-3 eligibility; our ability to repay, refinance or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
This overview is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities of Ashford Inc., or any of its respective affiliates, and may not be relied upon in connection with the purchase or sale of any such security, and the information contained herein does not form part of any prospectus of Ashford Inc. that may be used to offer or sell securities.
Prior to investing in Ashford, potential investors should carefully review Ashford's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Ashford's most current Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K's, including the risk factors included therein.
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Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’
NEW YORK (AP) - Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday’s 47th season finale.
Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney will also leave the cast after the episode hosted by Natasha Lyonne.
The departures represent one of the biggest cast shake-ups in years on a show that has seen unusual steadiness in recent seasons.
McKinnon, 38, won two Emmys and was nominated for nine in her 10 seasons on the show, during which her impressions included Hillary Clinton, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Her comic chops with characters like alien abductee Miss Rafferty frequently drove castmates and guest hosts to lose it live on air.
McKinnon opened the show with an out-of-this-world skit, and said her final goodbyes on “Earth.”
“I love ya, thanks for letting me stay awhile. Live from New York, it’s Saturday night,” she said to open the show.
The 28-year-old Davidson joined the cast in 2014 and has appeared in eight seasons. His own outsize personality often outshone the characters he played. His comic commentaries as himself on “Weekend Update” were often his most viral bits. And he was as well-known for his life offscreen — dating Ariana Grande and current girlfriend Kim Kardashian — as on.
“I never imagined this would be my life,” Davidson said during the show. “I appreciate SNL for always having my back, for allowing me to work on myself and grow. Thank you to Lauren for never giving up on me or judging me even when everyone else was, for believing in me and allowing me to have a place I could call home with the memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you.”
Bryant, 35, joined the cast at the same time as McKinnon and has been a constant in sketches ever since, getting four Emmy nominations of her own.
Mooney, 37, appeared in nine seasons starting in 2013.
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KT-333 is a first-in-class heterobifunctional degrader of the transcriptional regulator STAT3 in development for T cell malignancies and solid tumors
KT-413 is a first-in-class degrader of IRAK4 and the IMiD substrates Ikaros and Aiolos in development for MYD88-mutant B cell lymphomas
Initial safety and proof-of-mechanism clinical data for both programs to be shared in second half of 2022
WATERTOWN, Mass., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYMR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing targeted protein degradation to deliver novel small molecule protein degrader medicines, has recently dosed the first patients in separate Phase 1 clinical trials evaluating the STAT3 degrader KT-333 and the IRAKIMiD degrader KT-413. The KT-333 trial includes patients with relapsed/refractory liquid and solid tumors, including T cell lymphomas and leukemia, and the KT-413 study is enrolling patients with relapsed/refractory B cell lymphomas, including MYD88-mutant diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
"These programs demonstrate the potential for targeted protein degradation to target critical nodes that traditional modalities can't effectively address, offering a precision medicine approach to challenging cancers," said Nello Mainolfi, PhD, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Kymera Therapeutics. "The initiation of dosing in these studies represents important progress for Kymera toward understanding the pharmacology and safety of these first-in-class investigational medicines, and we look forward to sharing initial dose escalation clinical data later this year."
About the KT-333 Clinical Program
A target long considered "undruggable," STAT3 is a transcriptional regulator that has been linked to numerous cancers and other inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. KT-333 is a potent and selective heterobifunctional small molecule protein degrader of the STAT3 protein in development for oncology indications.
The Phase 1 trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK/PD and clinical activity of KT-333 in adult patients with relapsed and/or refractory lymphomas and solid tumors. The first stage of the study will explore escalating doses of KT-333. The second stage will consist of four expansion cohorts to further characterize the safety, tolerability, PK/PD and antitumor activity of KT-333 in relapsed and/or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGL-L), and solid tumors.
KT-333 was recently granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of PTCL. This designation provides incentives to encourage the development of medicines for rare diseases.
About the KT-413 Clinical Program
KT-413 is a potent and selective heterobifunctional small molecule protein degrader being developed for MYD88-mutant B cell lymphomas that has the potential to be the first precision medicine for these cancers. KT-413 degrades interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase 4 (IRAK4) and the immunomodulatory imide drug (IMiD) substrates Ikaros and Aiolos. It is being developed initially for the treatment of relapsed/refractory MYD88-mutant DLBCL, with the potential to expand into other MYD88-mutant indications.
The Phase 1 trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK/PD of KT-413 in patients with relapsed and/or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. The first stage will explore escalating doses of single-agent KT-413. The second stage will consist of two expansion cohorts to further characterize the safety, tolerability, PK/PD and antitumor activity of KT-413 in relapsed/refractory MYD88-mutant and MYD88 wild-type DLBCL.
About Kymera Therapeutics
Kymera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: KYMR) is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation, a transformative approach to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Kymera's Pegasus platform is a powerful drug discovery engine, advancing novel small molecule therapies that harness the body's innate protein recycling machinery to degrade dysregulated, disease-causing proteins. With a focus on undrugged nodes in validated pathways, Kymera is advancing a pipeline of novel therapeutics designed to address the most intractable pathways and provide new treatments for patients. Kymera's initial programs target IRAK4, IRAKIMiD, and STAT3 within the IL-1R/TLR or JAK/STAT pathways, providing the opportunity to treat patients with a broad range of immune-inflammatory diseases, hematologic malignancies, and solid tumors. For more information, visit www.kymeratx.com.
Founded in 2016, Kymera is headquartered in Watertown, Mass. Kymera has been named a "Fierce 15" biotechnology company by Fierce Biotech and has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of Boston's "Best Places to Work." For more information about our people, science, and pipeline, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding its: strategy, business plans and objectives for the IRAKIMiD and STAT3 degrader programs; and plans and timelines for the clinical development of Kymera Therapeutics' product candidates, including the therapeutic potential and clinical benefits thereof. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, risks associated with: the impact of COVID-19 on countries or regions in which we have operations or do business, as well as on the timing and anticipated results of our current preclinical studies and future clinical trials, strategy and future operations; the delay of any current preclinical studies or future clinical trials or the development of Kymera Therapeutics' drug candidates; the risk that the results of current preclinical studies may not be predictive of future results in connection with future clinical trials; Kymera Therapeutics' ability to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates; the timing and outcome of the Company's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and obtaining, maintaining and protecting its intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022, filed on May 3, 2022, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Kymera Therapeutics' subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Kymera Therapeutics' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Kymera Therapeutics explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements.
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POTOMAC, Md., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, today announced that they have formally expanded their services into Virginia Beach, Va. This is the second expansion in the state of Virginia for Curbio this month, following their launch in Richmond on May 20.
Curbio is a technology-enabled home improvement solution that has set out to transform the way that real estate agents and their clients get listings ready for market. Curbio leverages its proprietary technology at every stage of a project, from providing an estimate to completing final walkthroughs. This enables the company to complete pre-listing home improvements of any size efficiently and reliably, so that realtors and their clients can sell their home for more without the hassle of traditional home improvement.
"Curbio is taking the home improvement industry, which hasn't seen any real innovation in years, and is flipping it on its head. It's been well-known for decades that to sell your home for the highest possible price, you need to complete some updates—even if those updates are as simple as painting. Curbio takes care of all those pre-listing updates with our completely turnkey, pay-at-closing solution," said Olivia Mariani, VP of Marketing at Curbio. "It really is a game-changer for both real estate agents and homeowners. We couldn't be more excited to be bringing Curbio to Virginia Beach."
Curbio's expansion into Virginia Beach will enable local real estate agents to arrange pre-listing updates of any size with ease. It will also greatly benefit homeowners in Virginia Beach, who will now have access to a solution that allows them to update their home prior to selling, without paying any cash up front. Curbio offers fix now, pay-at-closing terms on all projects, with no interest, fees or premiums, allowing sellers to unlock the true value in their home without taking on added financial stress.
This is the fifth new-market expansion for Curbio this year, following their launches in Nashville, Tn., Richmond, Va., Wilmington, De., and Charlotte, Nc. The company now serves 29 markets across the United States.
About Curbio
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the election of Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations at Geneva, to its board of trustees.
Devandas Aguilar brings 20 years experience across human rights advocacy and law and her perspective will be powerfully important as Ford continues its sustained commitment to the disability community. She has worked extensively on disability inclusion, having served most recently as the first United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Prior to that, Devandas Aguilar worked at organizations such as the World Bank, the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund, and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. She was also instrumental in the work to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Devandas Aguilar has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair.
"Catalina is a fierce champion for equality and change who has been a formidable leader in the fight for disability rights, and we are thrilled to have her join our board," said Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President. "Her voice is a welcome addition to our talented and diverse group of trustees and her commitment to justice for underrepresented communities will be critical in our mission to tackle inequality in all its forms."
"The board is honored to welcome Catalina Devandas Aguilar, a dedicated and trusted advocate for social justice, equality and human dignity, to our board of trustees," said Francisco G. Cigarroa, Ford Foundation Board of Trustees Chair. "I look forward to partnering with her and our existing board members to advance Ford's vision of social justice and continue our work to prioritize disability inclusion in all of our operations and grantmaking. Our entire organization will benefit from her experience and leadership."
"It is a privilege to join this dedicated, passionate and impactful group of leaders," said Catalina Devandas Aguilar. "Joining the Ford Foundation efforts to support communities and voices that have too often gone unheard, it's a unique opportunity. I am excited to get to work with my fellow trustees as we continue to strive for a more equal world."
Devandas Aguilar began her career as an attorney. She was in the master's program for fundamental rights at the University of Carlos III in Madrid and the master's program for interdisciplinary disability studies at the University of Costa Rica. She earned a Bachelor of Law from the University of Costa Rica.
Ford Foundation trustees are elected to the full board and serve six-year terms. Trustees set broad policies relating to grant making, geographic focus, investments, governance, and professional standards, and they oversee independent audits. The foundation's trustees come from around the world and have extensive experience in the worlds of higher education, business and finance, technology, law, government, and the nonprofit sector.
THE FORD FOUNDATION
The Ford Foundation is an independent organization working to address inequality and build a future grounded in justice. For more than 85 years, it has supported visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. Today, with an endowment of $16 billion, the foundation has headquarters in New York and 10 regional offices across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Learn more at www.fordfoundation.org.
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The Company will produce engineered steel pipe for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District project.
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq: NWPX), a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure including engineered pipeline systems and precast products, has been selected by Ames Construction and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District to manufacture engineered steel pipe for Salem Reach 1 of the Spanish Fork Santaquin Pipeline Project.
The Salem Reach 1 portion of the Spanish Fork Santaquin Pipeline will extend the Utah Lake System pipeline from Spanish Fork through Salem towards its terminus in Santaquin. The Utah Lake System pipeline is a feature of the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project ("CUP"), the largest and most complex water resources development project undertaken by the Department of Interior in the State of Utah.
The CUP project was originally authorized under the Colorado River Storage Project Act of 1956 and develops a portion of Utah's share of the Colorado River, as set out in the Colorado River Compact of 1922. The Central Utah Water Conservancy District treats and delivers over 100 million gallons of water per day to their service district by managing the CUP project.
Northwest Pipe Company is manufacturing over 2,500 tons of 60-inch diameter engineered steel pipeline with cement mortar lining and a tape wrap coating with a cement mortar overcoat. The Company is producing approximately 12,200-feet of pipe for the project at the Tracy, California, facility and expects delivery to start in the third quarter of this year.
"Utah continues to see steady growth in population and the Central Utah Project is critical to ensuring that clean, reliable water is delivered to the 1.5 million plus residents in the District," states Scott Montross, President and CEO of Northwest Pipe Company. "We are pleased to be part of the solution that will provide a sustainable water source for the central Utah communities."
About Northwest Pipe Company – Founded in 1966, Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer for water-related infrastructure products. In addition to being the largest manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in North America, the Company manufactures high-quality precast and reinforced concrete products; water, wastewater, and stormwater equipment; steel casing pipe; bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe; and one of the largest offerings of pipeline system joints, fittings, and specialized components. Strategically positioned to meet growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs, Northwest Pipe Company provides solution-based products for a wide range of markets under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, and Permalok® lines. The Company's diverse team is committed to quality and innovation while demonstrating the Company's core values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and has 13 manufacturing facilities across North America. Please visit www.nwpipe.com for more information.
Contact:
Aaron Wilkins
Chief Financial Officer
Northwest Pipe Company
360-397-6294 • awilkins@nwpipe.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Humanigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/humanigen-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31786&from=4
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.
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- International health authorities, such as the WHO and the CDC are warning of the emerging danger of bacterial infections resistant to current antibiotics
- The 2022 World Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Congress in the greater Washington D.C. area is serving as a forum to openly address the threat of AMR
- Debiopharm will join the action-focused discussions around this silent pandemic in 3 panel discussions, presenting their microbiome-sparing FabI inhibitor class as a future tool to fight AMR
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debiopharm, (www.debiopharm.com) a privately-owned, Swiss-based, biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of novel class antibiotics, today revealed its involvement in three panel discussions at the World AMR Congress, taking place in Fort Washington, Maryland, from September 7th – 8th. This conference offers pharmaceutical companies, government, and policy stakeholders from all around the world the opportunity to meet, discuss and formulate initiatives to effectively tackle the emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance. Debiopharm will present developments on its FabI inhibitor antibiotic class including afabicin (Debio 1450), Debio 1453 and Debio 1454S, all of which have microbiome-sparing potential, a promising characteristic for AMR prevention.
AMR is a leading cause of death and disability and represents a major threat to human health. Among the 1.27 million deaths1 that occur globally due to antibiotic-resistant infections each year, more than 35,0002 occur in the United States and over 33,0003 occur in Europe. The economic burden of AMR is also significant4 in direct health care and lost productivity costs are attributable to antibiotic-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus spp.
The WHO and the CDC have identified such pathogens posing a threat to public health and Debiopharm, one of the few private companies still engaged in the development of novel antibiotics, has directed its efforts toward targeting them. The World AMR summit offers a great opportunity to governments, funds, associations, and passionate companies like Debiopharm to join forces against one of the top global public threats facing humanity.
"We're proud to unveil more on the role our novel class antibiotic, the FabI inhibitors, amongst key international stakeholders at the World AMR. We're hoping that our collaboration with specialized organizations and lawmakers will trigger the much needed changes in the way we think about the unmet need for antibiotics as well as provide hope to people and health practitioners dealing with these seemingly insurmountable infections," stated Mohammed Benghezal, Global Project Lead in Anti-infectives, Debiopharm.
"Pathogen-specific antibiotic effect without harming the 'good' gut bacteria: it is the best of both worlds! As we research their efficacy and safety profile, this class of antibiotics could be like no other," expressed Ricardo Chaves, Executive Medical Director, Debiopharm. "Now is the time to encourage the development of new antibiotic classes by establishing new business models that will assure future patients access to effective treatments that will knock out highly resistant bacterial infections and at the same time prevent AMR development."
About afabicin
Afabicin (Debio 1450) is Debiopharm's first-in-class FabI inhibitor against Staphylococcus spp., whose sub-class Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is high on the WHO global priority pathogen list and deemed a "serious threat" by the CDC. Afabicin can be administered orally or IV and selectively targets Staphylococcus' essential bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis. Promising results have been obtained in a comparative double-blind Phase 2 trial with afabicin in acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Currently, an international Phase 2 trial in bone and joint infections is being conducted comparing afabicin to standard antibiotics.
About Debio 1453 and Debio 1454S
Analogous to Afabicin, the preclinical compounds Debio 1453 and Debio 1454S are potential first-in-class pathogen-specific drugs targeting the essential bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis. Debio 1453 can be administered orally or intramuscularly to treat Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections while Debio 1454S is being developed for IV use in cases of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
Debiopharm's fight against antimicrobial resistance
Debiopharm, an innovation-focused, Swiss biopharmaceutical company is one of the few privately owned companies developing novel class antibiotics to combat hard-to-treat infections. Through their unique partnership-based business model, the company is advancing pathogen-specific antibiotics from early stage through phase II clinical research with afabicin, specifically targeting staphylococci, being the most clinically advanced for the treatment of bone and joint infections. As a result of high selectivity, FabI inhibitors specifically target selected pathogens while preserving intestinal microbiota and meet all four WHO 2020 innovation criteria: new chemical class, new target, new mode of action and no cross-resistance to other antibiotic classes.
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References
[1] Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators. Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019: a systematic analysis. Lancet. 2022;399(10325):629-655.
[2] CDC Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/pdf/threats-report/2019-ar-threats-report-508.pdf
[3] Cassini A, et al. Attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life-years caused by infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the EU and the European Economic Area in 2015: a population-level modelling analysis. Lancet Infect Dis. 2019;19(1):56-66.
[4] CDC Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf
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Bite-sized breakfast: Chick-fil-A taste-testing chorizo cheddar egg bites
ATLANTA (Gray News) - Chick-fil-A is taste-testing a new menu item: Egg bites.
The popular chicken restaurant announced it would start offering chorizo cheddar egg bites at select locations in the U.S. later this month.
According to Chick-fil-A, the chorizo cheddar egg bites are made with whole eggs, Mexican-style chorizo and several blends of cheeses. Each order includes four egg bites.
“As summer ends and the back-to-school morning routine begins, we wanted to offer our customers a new protein-packed entree,” said Leslie Neslage, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A.
The chorizo cheddar egg bites will be available for a limited time starting on Aug. 22 at participating restaurants in Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Florida and New Orleans.
The restaurant chain said guest feedback would help determine if the new breakfast bites will be featured on menus nationwide in the future.
“Our guests are asking for more bite-sized, shareable breakfast options, and we look forward to hearing what they think about our limited-time chorizo cheddar egg bites,” Neslage said.
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Tom Brady says his relationship with former President Donald Trump has been taken out of context by the media.
"This was 17 or 18 years ago," Brady told Variety in a wide-ranging interview about having previously golfed with Trump. "I was so young. I got to go to a private golf course. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world."
Brady said he has not spoken with Trump "in a lot of years."
"I think [the press] just mischaracterized a lot," Brady continued. "My personality isn't ever one to insult anybody. I have plenty of my own flaws. I'm not here to point out anyone else's flaws. There are things that I agree with. There are things that I don't. There are things I agree with my wife about. There are things that I don't. I love her to death, but we don't always see eye to eye. I don't see eye to eye with anyone. And I'm not responsible for what other people say. I'm really responsible for what I say. So if people want to say things that I said or that I'm about, that's up to them, and I'm not going to respond to all those things all the time either."
The NFL star quarterback reiterated in the interview that he does not know when he will officially retire from the game.
"I would say it's year to year: Could this be my last year? Absolutely. Could I change my mind? Absolutely. I've realized I don't have five years left. I want to do it my way. I want to give it everything I got and see where I'm at. My body feels really good. I've had a lot of traumatic injuries over the years, but if things go really smoothly and we win, that'd be great."
He already knows what kind of broadcaster he'll be.
"I'm there to support. I'm there to inform," Brady said. "I have a great knowledge of the game. And I also have very high expectations of what players and coaches should do in the field. I'll have no problem being critical of things that I disagree with, and I'll have no problem praising things that are exceptional."
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BOSTON — Russia’s relentless digital assaults on Ukraine may have caused less damage than many anticipated. But most of its hacking is focused on a different goal that gets less attention but has chilling potential consequences: data collection.
Ukrainian agencies breached on the eve of the Feb. 24 invasion include the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which oversees the police, national guard and border patrol. A month earlier, a national database of automobile insurance policies was raided during a diversionary cyberattack that defaced Ukrainian websites.
The hacks, paired with prewar data theft, likely armed Russia with extensive details on much of Ukraine’s population, cybersecurity and military intelligence analysts say. It’s information Russia can use to identify and locate Ukrainians most likely to resist an occupation, and potentially target them for internment or worse.
“Fantastically useful information if you’re planning an occupation,” Jack Watling, a military analyst at the U.K. think tank Royal United Services Institute, said of the auto insurance data, “knowing exactly which car everyone drives and where they live and all that.”
As the digital age evolves, information dominance is increasingly wielded for social control, as China has shown in its repression of the Uyghur minority. It was no surprise to Ukrainian officials that a prewar priority for Russia would be compiling information on committed patriots.
“The idea was to kill or imprison these people at the early stages of occupation,” Victor Zhora, a senior Ukrainian cyber defense official, alleged.
Aggressive data collection accelerated just ahead of the invasion, with hackers serving Russia’s military increasingly targeting individual Ukrainians, according to Zhora’s agency, the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection.
Serhii Demediuk, deputy secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, said via email that personal data continues to be a priority for Russian hackers as they attempt more government network breaches: “Cyberwarfare is really in the hot phase nowadays.”
There is little doubt political targeting is a goal. Ukraine says Russian forces have killed and kidnapped local leaders where they grab territory.
Demediuk was stingy with specifics but said Russian cyberattacks in mid-January and as the invasion commenced sought primarily to “destroy the information systems of government agencies and critical infrastructure” and included data theft.
The Ukrainian government says the Jan. 14 auto insurance hack resulted in the pilfering of up to 80% of Ukrainian policies registered with the Motor Transport Bureau.
Demediuk acknowledged that the Ministry of Internal Affairs was among government agencies breached Feb. 23. He said “a small part” of the ministry’s data was stolen “but so far no case of its use has been established.” He did not provide specifics. Security researchers from ESET and other cybersecurity firms that work with Ukraine said the networks were compromised months earlier, allowing ample time for stealthy theft.
The data collection by hacking is a work long in progress.
A unit of Russia’s FSB intelligence agency that researchers have dubbed Armageddon has been doing it for years out of Crimea, which Russia seized in 2014. Ukraine says it sought to infect more than 1,500 Ukrainian government computer systems.
Since October it has tried to breach and maintain access to government, military, judiciary and law enforcement agencies as well as nonprofits, with a primary goal of “exfiltrating sensitive information,” Microsoft said in a Feb. 4 blog post. That included unnamed organizations “critical to emergency response and ensuring the security of Ukrainian territory,” plus humanitarian aid distribution.
Post-invasion, hackers have targeted European organizations that aid Ukrainian refugees, according to Zhora and the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint. Authorities have not specified which organizations or what may have been stolen.
Yet another attack, on April 1, crippled Ukraine’s National Call Center, which runs a hotline for complaints and inquiries on a wide array of matters: corruption, domestic abuse, people displaced by the invasion, war veteran benefits. Used by hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, it issues COVID-19 vaccine certificates and collects callers’ personal data including emails, addresses and phone numbers.
Adam Meyers, senior vice president of intelligence at the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, believes the attack may, like many others, have a greater psychological than intelligence-gathering impact — aiming to degrade Ukrainians’ trust in their institutions.
“Make them scared that when the Russians take over, if they don’t cooperate, the Russians are going to know who they are, where they are and come after them,” Meyers said.
The attack knocked the center offline for at least three days, center director Marianna Vilshinska said: “We couldn’t work. Neither phones nor chatbots worked. They broke down all the system.”
Hackers calling themselves the Cyber Army of Russia claimed to steal personal data on 7 million people in the attack. However, Vilshinska denied they breached the database with users’ personal information. “They didn’t get any valuable information,” she said.
She confirmed that a contact list the hackers posted online of more than 300 center employees was genuine as well as a spreadsheet with employee passwords. But she said other files the hackers posted — listing 3 million names and phone numbers and 1 million addresses — were not from the center.
Spear-phishing attacks in recent weeks have focused on military, national and local officials, aimed at stealing credentials to open government data troves. Such activity relies heavily on Ukraine’s cellular networks, which Meyers of CrowdStrike said have been far too rich in intelligence for Russia to want to shut down.
On March 31, Ukraine’s SBU intelligence agency said it had seized a “bot farm” in the eastern region of Dnipropretrovsk that was controlled remotely from Russia and sent text messages to 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers, police and SBU members urging them to surrender or sabotage their units. Agency spokesman Artem Dekhtiarenko said authorities were investigating how the phone numbers were obtained.
Gene Yoo, CEO of the cybersecurity firm ReSecurity, said it likely was not difficult: Subscriber databases of major Ukrainian wireless companies have been available for sale by cybercriminals on the dark web for some time — as they are for many countries.
If Russia is successful at taking control of more of eastern Ukraine, stolen personal data will be an asset. Russian occupiers have already collected passport information, a top Ukrainian presidential adviser tweeted recently, that could help organize separatist referendums.
Ukraine, for its part, appears to have done significant data collection — quietly assisted by the U.S., the U.K., and other partners — targeting Russian soldiers, spies and police, including rich geolocation data.
Demediuk, the top security official, said the country knows “exactly where and when a particular serviceman crossed the border with Ukraine, in which occupied settlement he stopped, in which building he spent the night, stole and committed crimes on our land.”
“We know their cell phone numbers, the names of their parents, wives, children, their home addresses,” who their neighbors are, where they went to school and the names of their teachers, he said.
Analysts caution that some claims about data collection from both sides of the conflict may be exaggerated.
But in recordings posted online by Ukrainian Digital Transformation Minister Mikhailo Fedorov, callers are heard phoning the far-flung wives of Russian soldiers and posing as Russian state security officials to say parcels shipped to them from Belarus were looted from Ukrainian homes.
In one, a nervous-sounding woman acknowledges receiving what she calls souvenirs — a woman’s bag, a keychain.
The caller tells her she shares criminal liability, that her husband “killed people in Ukraine and stole their stuff.”
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Child dies playing hide-and-seek with family, deputies say
THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV/Gray News) – A child in Georgia died while playing hide-and-seek with his family Friday, according to the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office.
WCTV reports Captain Tim Watkins said the boy, between the age of 8 and 10, was found trapped between the washing machine and dryer.
The sheriff’s office said it’s believed the boy was trying to hide behind the appliances when he got stuck.
The boy’s family discovered him after about 5 to 10 minutes and began performing CPR.
Watkins said the child was briefly responsive when emergency responders arrived but then became unresponsive again.
The boy was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said they believe the child died from positional asphyxiation since there was no trauma to his body when he was found.
There are no charges being brought against the family members at this time, but an official autopsy will be performed on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Man finds 7-foot-long snake in his couch
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) – A snake found slithering in your couch might sound like something out of a nightmare, but it actually happened to someone in California last week.
Alex Trejo owns So-Cal Rattlesnake Removal and gets calls for removing snakes all the time.
“This guy calls me, is pretty frantic and he’s like, ‘There’s a snake in my couch,’” he said.
Even he was surprised by what he found when he removed the massive snake hiding in someone’s couch in San Diego, California.
“I literally lift the cushion and there was this giant seven-foot Vietnamese blue beauty rat snake is just coiled up right behind the cushion,” Trejo said.
Trejo said the Vietnamese blue beauty rat snake is a rare find, even for him.
“You’d be more lucky to find a Rolex sitting on the ground than a snake like this,” he said.
They can grow to be up to eight feet long, and the snake that was found was almost that length.
Wrangling a snake that big wasn’t easy, but Trejo said they aren’t venomous, just a bit defensive sometimes. Trejo was nearly bitten by the snake when he attempted to remove it.
“He didn’t get my skin but he actually got the lining of my shirt,” he said.
As for where the blue beauty came from, that’s still a mystery.
The homeowner said it definitely isn’t his.
Trejo said the snakes are legal to keep as pets, and this one most likely just escaped from it’s owner.
For a snake that thrives in tropical weather, being outside of a controlled climate for a few days took its toll. Trejo said it now has a respiratory infection.
“I have a very good friend who deals with these exotic animals. He’s out there treating the snake right now. We really are keeping our fingers crossed hoping the snake makes it.”
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Arizona plans to execute 1st prisoner in nearly 8 years
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona man convicted of killing a college student in 1978 is scheduled to become the first person to be executed in the state after a nearly eight-year hiatus in its use of the death penalty.
Clarence Dixon, 66, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday morning at the state prison in Florence for his murder conviction in the killing of 21-year-old Arizona State University student Deana Bowdoin. If the execution goes ahead as planned, he will be the sixth inmate to be put to death in the United States this year.
In recent weeks, Dixon’s lawyers have made arguments to the courts to postpone his execution, but judges had so far rejected his argument that he is mentally unfit to be executed and had no rational understanding of why the state wanted to put him to death.
Dixon declined the option of being executed by the gas chamber — a method that hasn’t been used in the United States in more than two decades — after Arizona refurbished its gas chamber in late 2020. Instead, the state plans to executed him with an injection of pentobarbital.
The state’s hiatus in executions was driven by an execution that critics say was botched and the difficulty of finding lethal injection drugs.
The last time Arizona used the death penalty was in July 2014, when Joseph Wood was given 15 doses of a two-drug combination over two hours. Wood gasped more than 600 times before he died.
States including Arizona had struggled to buy execution drugs in recent years after U.S. and European pharmaceutical companies began blocking the use of their products in lethal injections.
Authorities have said Bowdoin, who was found dead in her apartment in Tempe, had been raped, stabbed and strangled with a belt.
Dixon, who was an ASU student at the time and lived across the street from Bowdoin, had been charged with raping Bowdoin, but the charge was later dropped on statute-of-limitation grounds. He was convicted, though, in her death.
In arguing their client was mentally unfit, Dixon’s lawyers have said he erroneously believes he will be executed because police at Northern Arizona University wrongfully arrested him in a previous case — a 1985 attack on a 21-year-old student. His attorneys concede he was in fact lawfully arrested then by Flagstaff police.
Dixon was sentenced to life sentences in that case for sexual assault and other convictions. DNA samples taken while he was in prison later linked him to Bowdoin’s killing, which at that point had been unsolved.
Prosecutors said there was nothing about Dixon’s beliefs that prevents him from understanding the reason for the execution and pointed to court filings that Dixon himself made over the years.
Defense lawyers have said Dixon has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia on multiple occasions, has regularly experienced hallucinations over the past 30 years and was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a 1977 assault case in which the verdict was delivered by then-Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sandra Day O’Connor, nearly four years before her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bowdoin was killed two days after the verdict, according to court records.
Another Arizona death-row prisoner, Frank Atwood, is scheduled to be executed June 8 in the killing of 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson in 1984. Authorities say Atwood kidnapped the girl, whose body was found in the desert northwest of Tucson.
Arizona has 113 prisoners on death row.
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(KTLA) – The man accused of shooting the dog walker of pop superstar Lady Gaga was apprehended by law enforcement in Palmdale, California after he was mistakenly released earlier this year.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of James Howard Jackson Wednesday evening.
The Sheriff’s Department, alongside the United States Marshal Service, executed a warrant for Jackson’s arrest at an undisclosed location on Apricot Drive in Palmdale, which lies north of Los Angeles. The date of his arrest is unclear at this time.
Jackson had been in custody for allegedly shooting Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stealing her two French bulldogs in February 2021. He was arrested following an extensive search and charged with attempted murder, but was mistakenly released from custody in April due to what officials called a “clerical error.”
Jackson allegedly shot dog walker Ryan Fischer with a .40-caliber handgun while he was walking the singer’s three dogs in Hollywood. Two of the dogs were stolen and the third ran off, investigators said. Fischer ultimately recovered from his wounds.
Several others were arrested in connection to the shooting and dognapping, but Jackson is believed to have been the gunman.
The dogs were later returned to the pop star. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/authorities-re-arrest-man-accused-of-shooting-lady-gagas-dog-walker/ | 2022-08-04T23:37:40Z |
SHANGHAI, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boqii Holding Limited ("Boqii" or the "Company") (NYSE: BQ), a leading pet-focused platform in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Boqii's management will hold an earnings conference call to discuss the financial results at 8:00 AM on Thursday, September 15, 2022, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2022, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Please dial in 15 minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin using numbers below.
A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until September 22, 2022.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.boqii.com/.
About Boqii Holding Limited
Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in China. We are the leading online destination for pet products and supplies in China with our broad selection of high-quality products including global leading brands, local emerging brands, and our own private label, Yoken and Mocare, offered at competitive prices. Our online sales platforms, including Boqii Mall and our flagship stores on third-party e-commerce platforms, provide customers with convenient access to a wide selection of high-quality pet products and an engaging and personalized shopping experience. Our Boqii Community provides an informative and interactive content platform for users to share their knowledge and love for pets.
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ALBANY -- Even as summer winds down and kids return to school, there's still plenty for the whole family to do at Chehaw Park and Zoo.
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10:30 a.m. -- Petting zoo feeding ($3/person)
11:30 a.m. -- Rhino feeding
1:30 p.m. -- Sulcata tortoise feeding ($3/person)
2:30 p.m. -- Alligator feeding ($7/Feed Cup)
3:30 p.m. -- Wildlife Theater presentation
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Active Military and their families can visit for free between May 21 and Labor Day at Chehaw, Flint RiverQuarium, and Thronateeska!
Thank you for your service.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
First Friday of every month -- Cubs program
Third Monday of each month -- Park Authority monthly meeting (Creekside)
First Tuesday of each month -- Friends of Chehaw monthly eeting (Creekside)
Aug. 20 -- Chehaw RC Race
Sept. 2 -- Cubs Program
Sept. 10 -- Nut Roll
Sept. 17 -- Chehaw RC Race
Sept. 22 -- Black Jack and Black Rhinos
September SWAPtember
Oct. 1 -- Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament
Oct. 7 -- Cubs Program
Oct. 9 -- Honey Jam Concert
Oct. 15 -- Chehaw RC Race
Oct. 22 -- Southern Discomfort
Oct. 22 -- Modern Gas Rib Showdown @ Chehaw Stage
Oct. 29 -- Boo at the Zoo
Nov. 4 -- Cubs Program
Nov. 10 -- Brew at the Zoo
Nov. 26 -- Animal Thanksgiving
Nov. 19 -- Chehaw RC Race
Dec. 2 -- Cubs Program
Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-24 -- Festival of Lights
Dec. 17 -- Reindeer Games
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Crocs launch cereal-themed collection
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
(CNN) - There’s a new product for cereal lovers who want breakfast-themed footwear.
Crocs launched a new collection inspired by Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios and Trix.
The shoes are a collaboration between Crocs, General Mills, and Foot Locker, called the “Rise n’ Style” collection. They cost between $45-70 per pair.
Right now, only the Cinnamon Toast Crunch crocs are available in stores, but they should all be in stores by July.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Defense lawyers at R. Kelly’s child pornography trial in Chicago sought Wednesday to portray a key government witness as a liar and extortionist, contending the man first approached the R&B star in 2001 and demanded that Kelly pay $1 million or he’d go public with video that could put Kelly in serious legal peril.
Those assertions came during seven hours of often blistering cross-examination of Charles Freeman, a former merchandizing agent for Kelly who testified Tuesday that it was Kelly who first approached him, eventually offering Freeman $1 million to recover a VHS tape featuring Kelly.
“Your entire relationship with (Kelly) centered around stealing from him and lying to him,” lead Kelly attorney Jennifer Bonjean, raising her voice, told Freeman Wednesday. Minutes later, she added, “You were part of a shakedown scheme, right?” Freeman shot back, “No!” He also said, “I am not a thief.”
Federal prosecutors charged Kelly with production of child pornography based in part on that recording, which they say shows him sexually abusing a 14-year-old. He and co-defendant Derrel McDavid are also accused of successfully rigging Kelly’s 2008 state child pornography trial by threatening witnesses and concealing video evidence.
Freeman’s testimony at this trial helps buttress prosecutors’ claims that both Kelly and McDavid knew that videos Kelly had lost track of in the early 2000s were incriminating and could lead to his conviction at the 2008 trial.
McDavid’s lawyer, Beau Brindley, started the cross-examination Wednesday by pacing, waving grand jury transcripts at Freeman and several times telling the 52-year-old to “be quiet and listen” to his questions as he sought to tear down Freeman’s credibility.
“How many times have you told lies about videotapes connected to Robert Kelly?” Brindley asked, using Kelly’s full first name. “It’s multiple times right?”
Freeman agreed it was.
Freeman, who is testifying under an immunity agreement, also agreed when Brindley asked if it was difficult “to trust a person who lies … who will cheat and steal to get money.”
Kelly, 55, was handed a 30-year prison sentence by a federal judge in New York in June for convictions on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. If convicted in U.S. District Court in Chicago, he could see years added to that sentence.
Brindley also accused Freeman of lying when he testified that he found the video Kelly was looking for in Atlanta in 2001 and when he said he didn’t know its contents until he watched it later the same day. Brindley suggested Freeman never actually went to Atlanta and that he already possessed a potentially compromising video of Kelly, using it to extort Kelly.
“That’s how all this happened, isn’t it?” Brindley asked. Freeman said that wasn’t true.
Freeman said money wasn’t his only motivation for agreeing to hunt down the video, insisting he also wanted to help his friend, Kelly, whom he had known since around 1990.
Freeman conceded that he kept copies of videos for nearly 20 years. Not until a lawyer warned him in 2019 that police were poised to arrest Freeman for possession of child pornography did he finally turn them over to law enforcement, he testified.
After Freeman smiled as Brindley questioned him about holding onto child pornography for so long, Brindley asked: “Is this funny? Are you having a good time?” Freeman responded, “Yes, I am.”
“You aren’t upset with what you’ve done?” Brindley asked.
“I am not,” Freeman answered.
After acquitting Kelly in 2008, some jurors told reporters they had no choice because the girl — who then was in her 20s — did not take the witness stand to confirm it was her in the video that was at the heart of the state’s case. Last week, she testified at the federal trial in Chicago, saying she was the child in the video and Kelly was the adult man.
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KIBBUTZ REVADIM, Israel (AP) — Israeli archaeologists recently unearthed the titanic tusk of a prehistoric elephant near a kibbutz in southern Israel, a remnant of a behemoth once hunted by early people around half a million years ago.
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday that the 2.5-meter (yard) long fossil belonging to the long-extinct straight-tusked elephant was found during a joint excavation with researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University.
Israel Antiquities Authority prehistorian Avi Levy, who headed the dig, said it was “the largest complete fossil tusk ever found at a prehistoric site in Israel or the Near East.”
The site was dated to the late lower paleolithic period, around 500,000 years ago, based on stone tools found in the vicinity, the antiquities authority said.
Omry Barzilai, an IAA archaeologist, said the find was “very puzzling, very enigmatic” because it was not clear whether ancient people hunted the behemoth on the spot or whether they brought the felled animal’s tusk to this spot.
The tusk was found near a kibbutz on the central plain running parallel to Israel’s Mediterranean coast. But half a million years ago, when the ancient elephant died, the now-arid terrain was likely a swamp or shallow lake, an ideal habitat for ancient hominids. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/ap-israeli-archaeologists-dig-up-large-tusk-of-ancient-elephant/ | 2022-09-01T03:50:35Z |
Grant recipients are Americans for Financial Reform, The Shareholder Commons, and UN Principles for Responsible Investment
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing (TPF), a donor collaborative committed to supporting public goods that are critical to the continued growth and fidelity of the impact investing market, today announced that it will award approximately $450,000 in grants to three organizations working to advance public policies related to the fiduciary duties of asset managers.
This round of Public Policy grants was specifically focused on funding projects that address how federal laws governing the fiduciary duties of asset managers can be clarified or strengthened to enable greater impact transparency and accountability in the capital markets. Asset manager fiduciary duty (AMFD) refers to the responsibilities that fund managers, investment advisers and other consultants have to their clients. It is a topic of growing interest within the impact investing industry and among policymakers, as evidenced by recent SEC proposals related to Fund Names and ESG Disclosures.
"Investors increasingly want to account for and manage the impact of their portfolios," said Fran Seegull, Executive Director of the TPF and President of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance. "But the vast majority of investors rely on asset managers to execute their strategies. Clarifying and strengthening the fiduciary duties of asset managers around portfolio construction, shareholder engagement, and impact disclosure is a vital step towards growing the impact investing market with integrity."
In the United States and around the world, impact investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have been reexamining concepts of fiduciary duty and the related issue of what factors should be considered material to investor decision making. Concepts ranging from dynamic materiality to systemic risk to double materiality have been put forward to help markets more effectively account for positive and negative impact. This round of TPF's funding was undertaken against this landscape of work to shift understanding of fiduciary duty, and materiality, across financial markets and aims to support organizations doing new and catalytic work in this area.
"Each grant recipient brings a valuable perspective to the issue of reforming AMFD and how to build towards more expansive definitions of materiality," said Jessie Duncan, Program Officer at the TPF. "We hope that the projects and initiatives supported by these grants will result in tangible changes to fiduciary duty interpretations over time."
The grant recipients include:
- Americans for Financial Reform – Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) is a coalition with a mission of "fighting to eliminate inequity and systemic racism in the financial system, in service of a just and sustainable economy." With funding from the TPF, AFR will engage the SEC and Congress on regulatory changes and legislation that would reform AMFD to include consideration of impact factors in investment and stewardship decisions
- The Shareholder Commons – The Shareholder Commons (TSC) is a nonprofit advocate for shareholders, working toward a business environment that prioritizes environmental and social systems over individual company profits. With funding from the TPF, TSC will engage with SEC regulatory proposals and relevant shareholder resolutions to expand AMFD to include consideration of systemic risk factors.
- UN Principles for Responsible Investment – The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is a network of investors and financial institutions committed to incorporating ESG issues into investment practices. With funding from the TPF and by engaging their global network of signatories, the PRI will work on developing and promoting policy recommendations to advance the consideration of "real world" impact in fiduciary duties.
The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing (TPF) is a donor collaborative vehicle developed with the mission of creating and supporting public goods that are critical to the continued growth and fidelity of the impact investing market. The TPF was launched in December 2019 with the support of philanthropic capital, which has been used to develop the infrastructure that is needed to mobilize more private capital for impact. TPF's funding has built on existing field building efforts by prioritizing the areas that are chronically underfunded, are best suited for collective action and require additional support beyond that provided by individual grantmakers. Learn more at www.tpfii.org.
The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (Alliance) is dedicated to building the impact investing ecosystem by bridging market gaps and addressing shared challenges. The Alliance's long-term vision is to place measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial return and risk at the center of every investment decision. Learn more at www.impinvalliance.org.
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After Tremendous Growth, Category Expansion and Introduction of a Curated Member Shopping Experience, ShopStyle Leverages Combination of Style and Technology to Update its Vision for Inspiring Shoppers
SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year of sales and membership growth fueled by category expansion and impressive new search enhancements, ShopStyle celebrates its success in becoming a leading shopping platform. As consumers want a single place to find style inspiration, discover new trends and curated style recommendations, ShopStyle is leveraging its expertise in style and technology to become the ultimate one-stop destination for every shopping habit and preference.
With so many options for fashion-conscious shoppers in the e-commerce landscape, ShopStyle gives people the opportunity to shop for items that are on point with their style choices, offering intuitive, AI-driven product recommendations to build their wardrobe, complete their beauty regimen and decorate their home. ShopStyle members also have access to exclusive shopping experiences, sale alerts, best prices and Cash Back rewards powered by Rakuten.
"People are shopping differently now than they were a couple years ago – even a few months ago – and their expectations have evolved," said Alison Stiefel, General Manager of ShopStyle. "Consumers are looking for more meaningful, personalized, curated and convenient ways to find products that express their unique style. ShopStyle is all about embracing individuality and giving shoppers the power to easily discover and browse emerging trends, new brands or style ideas. Our rapid growth is an indication of our ability to evolve with shoppers and deliver a curated shopping experience by leveraging style and technology for each member."
ShopStyle now reaches more than 1.6 million loyal members, inspiring more than 60 million shoppers annually to ignite their individual style with curated products and trends from across the shopping universe. In the past year, the company experienced a 25% growth in revenue and expanded its category offerings, reaching beyond Women's / Men's Fashion and Beauty into Home and Pre-Owned. Retailer sales also increased by 20% in 2021 through ShopStyle. To maintain its growth, the company plans to invest in building out shopping segments (from luxury to fast fashion) and its team in 2022 and beyond.
As ShopStyle continues to bring on new brands, it is also committed to acting as an amplification platform for brands led by Black, Asian, LatinX and LGBTQIA+ designers through dedicated spotlights. This year, ShopStyle projects a significant increase in content featuring underrepresented talent, up 108% since 2021.
As consumer taste and preferences in style and discovery continues to evolve, ShopStyle revamped its vision to become the leading source for style inspiration, discovery and curation for shoppers. To demonstrate this brand evolution and matured vision, ShopStyle also launched a new brand identity that is modern with a nod to heritage, revealing a refreshed logo, creative and visuals. The company will also introduce in the coming months a curated shopping experience through three key areas:
Segmented shopping
- ShopStyle is building the most accurate, comprehensive and enriched fashion taxonomy to help consumers find products relevant to their style and price point from across thousands of brands. Members will also be shown complementary products to help complete their look.
Member curation
- Members get exactly what they're looking for – a curated, personalized experience of new retailers, brands and preferences, ensuring they only see recommendations based on ShopStyle data from their clicks and favorites. Later this year, members will also receive product recommendations pertaining to their size preferences.
Shoppable content
- Members will be able to browse and discover new products from engaging content, influencer inspiration and AI-driven recommendations with the ability to shop these products directly on the ShopStyle platform.
For more information or to sign up for a free membership, visit Shopstyle.com or download the ShopStyle mobile app.
ShopStyle is a destination for style inspiration and personalized shopping recommendations. Offering the largest catalog of luxury and contemporary brands and products with best-in-class curation, ShopStyle makes it easy for shoppers to search across 15,000 brands in fashion, beauty and home, inviting them to spark their own sense of style. Shoppers have access to sale alerts, the best deals, Cash Back offers and exclusive access to shopping experiences -- all in one place. For more information, visit ShopStyle.com.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Prime Technologies, an innovative provider of prime brokerage technology solutions for financial institutions entering the crypto and digital asset space, announced today the addition of Glen Garofalo as Head of Margin and Risk Solutions.
Mr. Garofalo is a subject matter expert in the areas of margin lending, risk management and operational services. Previously, Mr. Garofalo was the former Director of Credit Regulation for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), from March 2007 through August 2016.
At FINRA, Mr. Garofalo was responsible for building and implementing the SRO's Portfolio Margin program, where he managed over the review and approval of over 35 member firm applications. In addition, Mr. Garofalo steered membership and industry committees, formed for the purpose of discussing the industry's margin rules and regulations and the interpretation and updating thereof.
Since leaving FINRA, Mr. Garofalo served as the Head of Prime Services Margin at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., followed by a two-year consultancy engagement at Intl FCStone (now STONEX). At both Cantor Fitzgerald and STONEX Mr. Garofalo was responsible for constructing the firm's portfolio margin programs, writing their portfolio margin applications, and managing the subsequent approvals through the FINRA approval process
The appointment of Mr. Garofalo comes weeks after the appointment of Robert J. Sherry, another industry veteran, as the firm's Chief Operating Officer.
Further, in November 2021, Digital Prime Technologies announced it received a strategic investment from New York Investment bank, Cowen Inc.
James Runnels, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Prime Technologies, stated "We are very excited to have Glen as the newest addition to our growing team. He will be instrumental in helping us expand our platform, as well as assisting our team in other milestone events on our horizon."
Mr. Garofalo commented "I am excited to join Digital Prime Technologies. The digital asset space has been providing exceptional growth over the past several years and Digital Prime is at the forefront of this dynamic new industry sector. Digital Prime has created a product that is ripe for the market and has strategically built a talented team to support future growth."
About Digital Prime Technologies
Digital Prime Technologies enables its clients to quickly and easily deploy a full suite of prime brokerage solutions. While the digital assets sector is complicated and evolving rapidly, Digital Prime Technologies' product suite allows traditional Wall Street firms, as well as other clients, to seamlessly enter the digital asset space with a robust and fully customizable prime services suite suited to their business and compliance needs. Clients of Digital Prime Technologies have the ability to fully customize all aspects of their prime offering for digital assets including custody provider(s), risk management, margin requirements, and liquidity partners. To learn more about Digital Prime Technologies, please visit our website at www.digitalprimetechnologies.com
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GOP, Dem Senate bargainers divided over gun deal details
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican senators were at odds Thursday over how to keep firearms from dangerous people as bargainers struggled to finalize details of a gun violence compromise in time for their self-imposed deadline of holding votes in Congress next week.
Lawmakers said they remained divided over how to define abusive dating partners who would be legally barred from purchasing firearms. Disagreements were also unresolved over proposals to send money to states that have “red flag” laws that let authorities temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed dangerous by courts, and to other states for their own violence prevention programs.
The election-year talks have seemed headed toward agreement, with both parties fearing punishment by voters if Congress doesn’t react to the carnage of last month’s mass shootings. A total of 31 people were slain at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. An outline of a deal has been endorsed by President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a lead GOP bargainer, seemed visibly unhappy as he left Thursday’s closed-door session after nearly two hours, saying he was flying home.
“This is the hardest part because at some point, you just got to make a decision. And when people don’t want to make a decision, you can’t accomplish the result. And that’s kind of where we are right now,” Cornyn said.
“I’m not frustrated, I’m done,” he added, though he said he was open to continued discussions.
Lawmakers have said a deal must be completed and written into legislative language by week’s end if Congress is to vote by next week. It begins a July 4 recess after that. Leaders want votes by then because Washington has a long record of talking about reacting to mass shootings, only to see lawmakers’ and voters’ interest fade quickly over time.
Other bargainers seemed more optimistic, saying much of the overall package has been agreed to and aides were drafting bill language.
“A deal like this is difficult,” Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said when the meeting ended. “It comes with a lot of emotions, it comes with political risk to both sides. But we’re close enough that we should be able to get there.”
The measure would impose just small-scale curbs on firearms. It lacks proposals by Biden and Democrats to prohibit assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in Buffalo and Uvalde, or to raise the legal age for purchasing assault rifles from 18 to 21.
Even so, it would be Congress’ most robust move against gun violence since 1993. A ban lawmakers enacted that year on assault weapons took effect in 1994 and expired after a decade. Scores of high-profile mass shootings since have yielded little from Washington but partisan deadlock, chiefly due to Republicans blocking virtually any new restrictions.
Federal law bars people convicted of domestic violence against a spouse from acquiring guns, but leaves a loophole for other romantic relationships. Everytown for Gun Safety, which advocates firearms curbs, says 31 states bar convicted domestic abusers from buying firearms, including 19 that cover violent dating partners.
Senators have disagreed over how to define such relationships, with Republicans working against a broad provision. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, the other lead GOP negotiator, said bargainers would use some state statutes as their guide, though their laws vary.
“You need to make sure that you’re capturing everyone that actually beat” up their girlfriends, said Murphy, a Democrat.
In addition, 19 states and the District of Columbia have “red flag” laws. Cornyn and the other lead bargainer, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., represent states that do not, and it is unclear how money in the bill would be divided among them.
Senators have not said what the measure’s overall price tag will be, though people following the talks have said they expect it to range around $15 billion or $20 billion. Lawmakers are looking for budget cuts to pay for those costs.
Twenty senators, 10 from each party, agreed to the outlines of a compromise measure last weekend. Top bargainers have labored ever since to translate it into details.
The framework includes access to the juvenile records of gun buyers age 18 to 20. Both shooters in Buffalo and Uvalde were 18, and both used AR-15 style rifles, which can load high-capacity magazines.
The plan also includes added spending for mental health and school safety programs, tougher penalties for gun trafficking and requirements that slightly more gun dealers obtain federal firearms licenses.
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Starbucks announces plans to speed up service
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:07 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Your Starbucks order is going to get a lot quicker.
Starbucks told investors Tuesday it’s taking big steps to upgrade and speed up service, including new systems and machines.
For example, baristas will be able to make a Frappucino in just 36 seconds, down from 87 seconds.
Starbucks also says it is going to offer new incentives for non-union employees, including student loan support, savings accounts and more sick time.
The company also plans to open 2,000 new stores by 2025 with a focus on drive-thrus and delivery-only locations.
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BD2 commits to finding answers for the 40 million individuals with bipolar disorder and those not yet diagnosed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, three family philanthropies joined with the Milken Institute to commit $150 million to launch BD2: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition with dramatic and often unpredictable shifts in mood, energy, activity, and cognition, affecting at least 40 million people worldwide.
While funding for mental health has increased overall, federal funding for research related exclusively to bipolar disorder has decreased by 50% over the past 10 years. As the largest private investment focused on the study of bipolar disorder, BD2 provides an unprecedented opportunity to identify breakthroughs in scientific understanding that create new interventions so that everyone with bipolar disorder can thrive.
"For far too long, bipolar disorder has lacked funding and collaboration to identify scientific advancements and treatment improvements," said Kent Dauten, co-founder and chairman of Keystone Capital and one of three families launching the effort. "BD2 is a commitment to the 40 million people living with bipolar disorder and their loved ones."
The Baszucki, Dauten, and Brin families united with the Milken Institute to create BD2 to advance discoveries for families like theirs. David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox, and Jan Ellison Baszucki, best selling author and mental health advocate, experienced the challenges of a mental health crisis firsthand in 2016 when their son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 19, and created the Baszucki Brain Research Fund to support bipolar disorder focused research. Kent Dauten and his wife, Liz, have supported bipolar disorder research extensively after two of their four children were diagnosed as teenagers. They founded the Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital. Google co-founder Sergey Brin supports an array of health research initiatives aimed at breakthroughs for Parkinson's, bipolar disorder, and other neurological conditions through the Sergey Brin Family Foundation. As a think tank and global convener, the Milken Institute is playing a leadership role in BD2, designing its structure and overseeing grantmaking so that investments make a transformational impact.
"BD2 is unique in its platform-based, integrated approach to innovation in both science and clinical care," said Jan Ellison Baszucki, who together with her husband, David Baszucki, is providing initial funding. "By bringing together researchers, clinicians, funders, and those with lived experience, we hope BD2 will deliver innovative treatments like those that helped our son recover his health."
"BD2 presents an opportunity to apply experience and resources directly to bipolar research to advance our knowledge and ultimately improve diagnosis and care," said Cara Altimus, PhD, BD2's managing director and senior director at the Milken Institute. "Together, we will accelerate discoveries for bipolar disorder and demonstrate that our approach to collaborative funding and integrated research is a new model for biomedical research."
Taking learnings from the development of Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), a core mission of BD2 is to provide unparalleled access to breakthrough insights on bipolar disorder through four unique programs. The BD2 Discovery Grants, Brain Omics, Genetics Platforms, and the Integrated Network are designed to share data, methods, and resources across initiatives and the bipolar disorder research community.
- The BD2 Discovery Grants will fund multidisciplinary teams of scientists and clinicians to develop targeted and innovative research proposals that examine the genetic, molecular, cellular, circuit, or behavioral mechanisms of bipolar disorder.
- The Brain Omics Platform will provide state-of-the-art multi omics to understand neural and non-neural changes in bipolar disorder on a molecular scale, an approach used in other brain diseases but is unprecedented in bipolar disorder studies.
- The BD2 Genetics Platform will collect and genotype a large number of samples from individuals with diverse backgrounds who experience bipolar disorder to close a fundamental gap in science's understanding of the genetic mechanisms of bipolar disorder.
- The BD2 Integrated Network is a collaborative longitudinal study with an initial focus on people living with bipolar I. The study design and infrastructure prioritize rapid implementation of research findings to improve treatment for all those living with bipolar disorder."
About BD2
Through an integrated, collaborative approach, BD2: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder will address knowledge gaps in the basic disease mechanisms of bipolar disorder as well as factors influencing clinical approaches and outcomes. This initial $150 million effort provides an unprecedented opportunity to improve the lives of people with bipolar disorder and those yet to be diagnosed.
About the Milken Institute
The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life. With a focus on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health, we bring together the best ideas and innovative resourcing to develop blueprints for tackling some of our most critical global issues through the lens of what's pressing now and what's coming next.
About the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy
The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy advises individuals and foundations seeking to develop and implement transformational giving strategies. In addition, we provide resources and leadership to make the philanthropic landscape more effective. Our vision is for a more effective philanthropic ecosystem where dollars are spent strategically, donors realize the impact they seek, and people and the planet thrive.
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Child dies after being found unresponsive in pool at Missouri water park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – A child has died from her injuries a week after she was found unresponsive in a pool at a Missouri water park.
The girl was at Oceans of Fun in Kansas City on July 5 when she was found unresponsive in the Coconut Cove pool.
According to a statement from the park’s spokesperson, a lifeguard pulled the child out of the pool, and the park’s EMS workers began CPR.
The Kansas City Fire Department quickly arrived on the scene and transported the girl to a local hospital.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which owns the theme park complex, confirmed Tuesday morning that the girl has died from her injuries.
“On July 5, 2022, Oceans of Fun aquatics and safety (EMT) staff, as well as the Kansas City Fire Department, responded to and cared for a young female guest in distress. We are deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time,” the statement read.
The child has not been identified, but law enforcement said she was younger than 10 years old.
Police did not give further information.
Oceans of Fun is part of the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City.
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Did you lose money on investments in Unilever? If so, please visit Unilever PLC Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") of Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL) between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company which sells more than 400 products in over 190 countries, including Ben & Jerry's ice cream, which they acquired in 2000. In an attempt to preserve Ben & Jerry's longstanding "Social Mission," Unilever's acquisition of Ben & Jerry's included allowing for an independent board of directors, which was given primary responsibility for preserving and enhancing the objectives of the company's Social Mission (the "B&J Board").
More than 20 years after the acquisition, Ben & Jerry's remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever with an independent board addressing the company's Social Mission. Since the acquisition, the B&J Board continued its Social Mission by engaging in promotions and advocacy across a host of issues concerning the environment, voter turnout, fair trade, and genetically modified organisms. Today, the B&J Board, chaired by Anuradha Mittal ("Mittal"), consists primarily of social activists who joined long after Unilever's acquisition.
The B&J Board passed a resolution in July 2020 to end sales of Ben & Jerry's products in areas that the B&J Board considers to be Palestinian territories illegally occupied by Israel. According to Mittal, Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy ("McCarthy") chose not to "operationalize" the resolution immediately, thus temporarily thwarting the B&J Board's decision. During the morning of July 19, 2021, Unilever and its hand-picked CEO McCarthy "operationalized" the B&J Board's resolution to boycott Israel. Ben & Jerry's announced on its website and through its Twitter account that, upon the expiration of the current licensing agreement by which its products had been distributed in Israel for decades, Ben & Jerry's would end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory", but Ben & Jerry's would purportedly continue to sell its products in Israel.
The decision by the B&J Board appeared to arise out of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions ("BDS") movement. The BDS movement is a pro-Palestinian movement promoting boycotts, divestments, and economic sanctions against Israel. The BDS movement's objective is to coerce Israel into making concessions to the Palestinians by using boycotts and the like to exert economic and political pressure. Additionally, and of particular significance here, 35 U.S. states have adopted laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel ("Anti-BDS Legislation").
During the morning of July 22, 2021, CNBC reported that the states of Texas and Florida were examining Ben & Jerry's actions in connection with the states' Anti-BDS Legislation. In addition to condemnation of Ben & Jerry's boycott by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, CNBC reported that Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who controls billions of dollars in assets for Texas' public pension funds, had already told his office to take action. Similarly, the state of Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis ("Patronis"), who controls Florida's public pension funds, told CNBC that his office was already discussing the issue. In a letter reportedly sent to Ben & Jerry's CEO, Patronis wrote: "It is my belief that Ben & Jerry's brazen refusal to do business in Israel will result in your placement on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List." The letter also stated that Florida would then "be prohibited from investing in Ben & Jerry's or its parent company, Unilever." Being added to the list also meant that Unilever would not be able to enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida.
On this news, the price of Unilever ADRs fell $3.19 to close at $55.52 per ADR on July 22, 2021.
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