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(The Hill) — Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation on Tuesday that would strip “woke corporations like Disney” of special protections enabling companies to hold copyright material for decades.
The Copyright Clause Restoration Act would limit copyrighted material to 56 years and apply the new rule retroactively, meaning Disney and other companies could immediately lose some copyright protections if the law were passed.
The measure is the latest Republican attack on Disney, which last month was stripped of its self-governing status at its amusement park in Orlando, Florida, after Gov. Ron DeSantis took issue with the media company for speaking out against the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which prohibits the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through third grade.
Hawley’s bill goes after Disney’s long-running list of iconic characters stretching from Mickey Mouse to Marvel superheroes.
Hawley said in a press release that “the age of Republican handouts to Big Business is over.”
“Thanks to special copyright protections from Congress, woke corporations like Disney have earned billions while increasingly pandering to woke activists,” Hawley said in a statement. “It’s time to take away Disney’s special privileges and open up a new era of creativity and innovation.”
The Hill has reached out to Disney for comment.
After lobbying from Disney, Congress passed a law in 1998 that extended copyright protections for corporations, giving them ownership for 95 years from original publication or 120 years from creation. The law was dubbed the Mickey Mouse Protection Act.
The Copyright Clause Restoration Act limits copyrighted material to 28 years and allows owners to apply for one additional 28-year extension. Since the law would be applied retroactively, Hawley said that “Disney would begin to lose protections for some of its oldest and most valuable copyrights.”
Disney has recently acquired some of the most iconic and expansive characters and universes, including Star Wars, Marvel and 21st Century Fox. | https://cw33.com/news/hawley-introducing-measure-to-strip-disney-of-copyright-protections/ | 2022-05-11T21:14:58Z |
Former insurance commissioner will advise on P&C and life insurance
SAN ANTONIO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA announced today that Julie McPeak has joined USAA as SVP, general counsel for insurance. She will oversee both the P&C and Life Company legal teams for USAA.
Julie is a proud 22-year USAA member and joins USAA from Root, Inc., where she served as senior deputy general counsel since 2020. She has a wealth of knowledge and nearly 30 years of experience that includes serving as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance for eight years. She also served as executive director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance, after rising through the ranks during her 10 years there. She was the first woman to hold the position of chief insurance regulator in more than one state and was president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2018. Julie's experience as an attorney includes serving as a shareholder and founding member of the Nashville office of Greenberg Traurig LLP and as of counsel for Burt & Forman LLP. She earned her law degree from Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville and is a member of the Kentucky and Tennessee bar associations.
"We're excited to have a leader of Julie's caliber join our team," said USAA Chief Legal Officer Bob Johnson. "Her deep legal and industry experience makes her the perfect fit for USAA as we build on our 100-year legacy of serving military families and maintain our strength as one of the largest insurance providers in the nation."
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Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking, and investment and retirement solutions to more than 13 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in seven U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.
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Tara: You may have lost a child, but your powerful words have most likely saved many lives. I for one am guilty of drinking and driving. But in the memory of your child and all others that have been killed or injured, those driving practices have ended. I promise. May God be with you.
Trumps MAGA soldiers are whining because Biden called that wing of the GOP semi-fascists. In 2020 Trump called all Democrats fascists. Hypocrites.
“A fool and his (taxpayers) money is soon parted.” So what does COVID have to do with ASU irrigation wells? Average cost for 300-foot farm well drill is $30,000. This program is $205,000/well. Who gets the wells? Where goes the $42 millon difference and to whom? Truly we are COVID fools.
The ads attacking Sen. Warnock are so untruthful. He has not voted to tax the middle class. Sen. Warnock is all in for helping working folks and the middle class.
The FBI would not allow the Secret Service to enter the building at Mar-a-Lago while they searched, so why should I trust their information that documents were strewn on the floor and found among clothing?
The saddest thing, in the midst of a lot of sad things, about this election is that all of the candidates, with the possible exception of Stacey Abrams in one ad, are not talking at all about what they'll do, instead they're putting down the other candidates. We certainly have devolved as a nation.
If you want to know the truth, listen to what the Democrats have to say, then think the opposite.
SMRs: Trump claims Fox News is pushing a Democratic agenda now. What news will SMRs watch now? Channel 10?
Pat Riot, if you are going to share a conceptual or philosophical thought, could you at least develop a rudimentary understanding of either prior to sharing? You “ain’t my brother and you're getting awfully heavy.”
Carlton let it slip that sometimes he talks to himself. He also said he does it because he sometimes needs expert advice.
Squawker, Warnock signed the bill that will further destroy the middle class of this country. It's fantasy with smoke and mirrors if you believe that spending all those trillions wont raise taxes on every single one of us. The Patriot
I feel safe to say that Truly was simply unwilling to dignify your idiotic statement that many Democrats watch Fox News because it is utterly ridiculous, Pat-Riot
After President Biden slammed "MAGA Republicans" in his "uniting" speech, his press secretary said it was "not political." C'mon man. Even YT doesn't believe that!
Labor Day weekend projected travel is up despite the heavy foreign traveler cancellations. The Russians, Chinese, and Iranians have decided to forgo their trip down to Palm Beach. The big sale tent at Mar-a-Lago has been cancelled due to a lack of documents. Doesn't matter, the good stuff has already been sold.
MAGA believes Trump's big lie and sought to violently disrupt the peaceful transfer of power. That is why they are "domestic terrorists," a danger to democracy and America. All that "family, guns, God" business is just smoke concealing the rot inside. "Wrap yourself in the flag."
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Temple Police are investigating a shooting in which a man was seriously injured, the department said Tuesday night.
At around 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, officers were notified that a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds was at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple emergency room. His injuries are life-threatening, police said in a news release.
The victim was dropped off by a silver Chevy Malibu.
Officers are trying to positively identify the victim and attempting to locate the driver of the Chevy Malibu. The department is also requesting the public’s help with identifying a suspect and determining the crime scene location.
This case is under investigation.
Anyone with information can contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_a2a9181e-f1e3-11ec-8931-8b90853186ac.html | 2022-06-22T06:11:23Z |
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Co. (NYSE: POR) will replace Digital Turbine Inc. (NASD: APPS) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Digital Turbine will replace Tivity Health Inc. (NASD: TVTY) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, June 29. Stone Point Capital LLC is acquiring Tivity Health in a deal expected to be completed on June 28. Digital Turbine is more representative of the small-cap market space.
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Kenya dominates the 2022 Boston Marathon, as Evans Chebet and Peres Jepchirchir win men’s and women’s races
By Wayne Sterling, CNN
The world’s oldest annual marathon took place on Patriots’ Day, traditionally the third Monday in April, for the first time since 2019 — and Kenyans dominated both the men’s and women’s races, winning five of the possible six podium spots in the 126th Boston Marathon.
Evans Chebet won the men’s race in an unofficial time of two hours, six minutes and 51 seconds to claim his first Boston Marathon title. Chebet did not finish when he ran in this event in 2018.
Lawrence Cherono — the 2019 Boston Marathon winner — placed second, finishing in 2:07:21, while last year’s winner, Benson Kipruto, took third in 2:07:27.
The coronavirus pandemic forced last year’s race to be postponed to October 2021, while the 2020 edition was canceled and became a virtual race for the first time in the event’s history.
In the men’s wheelchair division, American Daniel Romanchuk won his second Boston Marathon title, finishing in one hour, 26 minutes and 58 seconds. The 23-year-old finished second in 2021.
Romanchuk earned his first Paralympic gold in the 400-meter wheelchair race at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
A field of more than 28,000 runners from all 50 US states and 120 countries aged 18-83 participated in the famed 26.2-mile course that starts in rural Hopkinton and ends on Boylston Street in Boston.
Jepchirchir: Women’s marathon powerhouse
Tokyo 2020 women’s gold medalist and 2021 New York Marathon winner Peres Jepchirchir, meanwhile, won the women’s race.
Jepchirchir won in the third-fastest time in event history, finishing in two hours, 21 minutes and one second and becomes the first athlete to win the Olympic marathon, the New York City Marathon and Boston Marathon.
Ethiopian Ababel Yeshaneh placed second in 2:21:05. Mary Ngugi of Kenya took third in 2:21:32.
In the women’s wheelchair division, Swiss competitor Manuela Schär defended her title in one hour, 41 minutes and eight seconds. This is the 37-year-old’s fourth Boston Marathon victory: 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Race organizers, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first official women’s division in 2022.
Eight women finished the 1972 Boston Marathon and five of them were in attendance on Monday, including the winner, American Nina Kuscsik, according to the BAA.
A team of eight honorary women, who “made a powerful impact in areas from athletics to human rights,” participated in this year’s competition honoring the eight original finishers, including one of the original runners, Valerie Rogosheske.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the California Strawberry Commission hosted an exclusive "Million Ways to Love Strawberries" event at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel to celebrate peak strawberry season, the unique versatility and love consumers have for the vibrant, healthy berry, and the extraordinary people who grow them.
California strawberry farmers Neil Nagata and Mayra Paniagua represented the hundreds of strawberry farmers who grow nearly 90 percent of the nation's strawberries on less than 1 percent of the Golden State's farmland. Many are second-and third-generation farmers with a long history of demonstrating love and care for the land and the people who grow and harvest the fruit, and for the communities where they live. Without farmers and farm workers, it would be impossible to get strawberries to grocery stores across the world.
Celebrity actress, singer, entrepreneur and mom of three, Christina Milian was there to celebrate all things strawberries and share a special strawberry version of her beignets from Beignet Box. Other notable food and nutrition influencers were there to serve guests their fabulous strawberry creations, including:
- Celebrity Chef Arnold Myint, from "Top Chef" and Food Network Star Season 11 prepared two savory strawberry dishes - Thai Son-in-Law Eggs with Strawberry Tamarind Sauce and Strawberry Scallop Ceviche.
- Matthew Biancaniello, author of Eat Your Drink, prepared three unique strawberry cocktails in celebration of strawberries, including The Last Tango in Modena, Strawberry Bubbly Mary, and Strawberry Infused Tequila with Surinam Cherries and Shiso.
- Dani Flowers, creator of the first Cake Bar in the world, and social media influencer, shared and demonstrated her mini Strawberry Lunchbox Cakes filled with strawberries.
- Cecilia Cid, 12 year-old tamale chef and her Abuela, prepared their family strawberry tamale recipe.
- Mascha Davis, registered dietitian and influencer, shared her strawberry, beetroot, and turmeric wellness elixir while highlighting the health benefits of strawberries.
- Donna Colucci, licensed aesthetician and founder of Bella Donna Skin Studio in LA showcased the benefits of strawberries in beauty products through strawberry-infused facial concoctions.
- Aspacia Kusulas, graphic designer, calligraphy and letterpress printer created love letters for event guests with a special strawberry ink.
"We are excited to host this event and shine a spotlight on the love that consumers have for strawberries," said Chris Christian, Senior Vice President, California Strawberry Commission. "Having our growers here to share their family farming stories and their passion for growing this healthy, sweet and versatile berry makes it extra special."
For more information on California Strawberries, please visit www.californiastrawberries.com and follow CSC on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.
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The California Strawberry Commission represents more than 300 strawberry farmers, shippers, and processors, all working together to advance strawberry farming for the future of our land and people. Commission programs create opportunities for success through groundbreaking programs focused on workforce training, strawberry production research, and nutrition research. Through science-based information and education, it delivers the good news about sustainable farming practices that benefit the health of people, farms, and communities.
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Idaho needs to shore up cybersecurity, task force says
By KEITH RIDLER
Associated Press
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho needs to be better prepared to defend against inevitable cyberattacks that could harm individuals, businesses and critical infrastructure, the Governor’s Cybersecurity Task Force said in a report released Wednesday.
The 34-page report contains 18 major recommendations that include providing active cyber deterrence, increasing spending on cybersecurity, ensuring election integrity and increasing the public’s awareness of cybersecurity threats.
“Across our state and throughout the nation, there have been few more pressing threats than the threat to safety, security and freedom of cyberattacks,” said Republican Gov. Brad Little at a Cyber Security Task Force news conference announcing the report at the Idaho National Laboratory Meeting Center in Idaho Falls.
“This is not a one-and-done,” Little said. “We’re going to implement the baselines from this, but then we’re going to have to continue with these recommendations.”
Among the task force’s recommendations is developing a statewide strategy that provides a clear set of actions to improve the state’s cybersecurity.
It also recommends that Little establish and the Legislature fund an Idaho Cyber Fusion Center that could be a central resource for identifying cybersecurity threats, warning of them and coordinating responses to them.
The task force also suggests creating a cyber response defense fund in case of a cyberattack involving elections. That has already been taken care of with $12 million approved by lawmakers earlier this year. Another $500,000 was approved for “proactive integrity audits” to enhance election transparency and confidence in election results.
Little formed the task force in August 2021 to deal with the heightened risk the state faces from cyberattacks as Idaho becomes increasingly connected with the world and more devices are connected to the internet.
The task force has 19 members representing key Idaho institutions, including the Idaho National Laboratory, the Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Office of Emergency Management, Idaho Power, Micron Technology, Bank of Idaho, Boise State University, University of Idaho, Idaho State University and several Idaho state lawmakers.
“The more digital connections people make and data they exchange, the more opportunities adversaries have to destroy private lives, disrupt critical infrastructure, and damage our economic and democratic institutions,” the task force’s report states.
The report lists five strategic objectives. Those are safeguarding Idaho’s infrastructure, increasing investments to bolster the cybersecurity workforce, ensuring election integrity, educating the public about cybersecurity awareness and keeping track of the changing global cybersecurity landscape.
The report notes Russia’s attack on Ukraine, that has included cyberattacks by Russia, and the potential for “cyber spillover.”
“The White House has repeatedly warned that Russia’s invasion, coupled with international sanctions, could lead the Kremlin to use cyberattacks against private sector organizations, including critical infrastructure owners and operators,” the report said. “Like all states, Idaho would not be immune to the consequences of such an event.”
Zach Tudor, associate laboratory director at the Idaho National Laboratory, co-chaired the task force.
“I believe the recommendations we developed lay the groundwork for improving Idaho’s cybersecurity stance both now and into the future,” he said at the news conference. “The timing of the report couldn’t be more important. Right now, there are billions of devices ranging from computers to smartphones, vehicles to vacuums, all connected online. And much of this technology isn’t properly secured. That means these systems and the people who rely on them are at risk.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/05/04/idaho-needs-to-shore-up-cybersecurity-task-force-says/ | 2022-05-05T00:50:39Z |
NATICK, Mass., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The in-space propulsion firm Busek Co. confirmed its supply of BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters for a range of missions supported by Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS). The Busek thrusters have been engineered and qualified to rigorous standards and are suitable for high-reliability, long-lifetime applications where thrusters are used for orbit raising, maintenance, and end-of-life de-orbit.
"We have long been proud to support Airbus OneWeb Satellites' mission set. The BHT-350 is well-matched to a multitude of small satellite applications, where the design benefits from a proven supply chain, and an industrialized production line with 100% hot-fire acceptance testing." said Vlad Hruby, President of Busek.
Busek and Airbus OneWeb Satellites have been working closely together since AOS began building out their supply chain, as thrusters are a key part of any spacecraft. Today the entire team is executing at speed to meet customer demand. AOS operates a state-of-the-art satellite production facility on Merritt Island, Florida, and has built and delivered over 400 spacecraft which are operating on-orbit today.
Busek is a US leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance in-space thrusters, sensors, and subsystems. From technology pathfinders to turnkey systems for satellite constellations, the firm's products provide thrust for challenging government and commercial missions. Busek's broad technology portfolio, experience across multiple space propulsion disciplines, and unique manufacturing, test, and flight expertise, enables it to provide unbiased solutions to best fit customer needs.
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DUBAI, UAE, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AEX Global Finance has been operating safely for more than 1100 days. Currently platform celebrating the 3rd anniversary where all AEX usershave the opportunity to get bonuses in DeFi Pool, Loan and ASwap.
Founded in 2013, AEX Global now has three derivatives, including savings, loans and ASwap liquidity mining, and offers unique services such as asset growth, DeFi mining and asset turnover, etc. to users from over 100 countries and regions.
Diversified Financial Ecosystem and Competitive APR
AEX Global aims to provide 1 billion users with a diversified digital asset management service that is secure, complete, and easy to use. Since April 2019, AEX has gradually built a diversified finance ecosystem that includes Fixed Savings, Flexible Savings, DeFi Pool, Staking, Dual Investment, Aswap, and Loans.
1. Savings: over $187 million generated for users
AEX Savings has received a total of more than $48.8 billion in investments from over 19000 users, and in return has generated more than $187 million in profits. Both BTC and ETH and USDT APR on AEX Global, which is leading in the industry, and VIP can look forward to interest rate hikes.
On AEX Savings there are Fixed Savings, Flexible Savings, DeFi Pool, Staking and Dual Investment. Savings includes all deals where users can stake their coins and earn interest.
- Various ways to invest the assets; 70+ coins available;
- 7-fold risk control system;
- High quality coins;
- Start investing with as little as 1 USDT.
2. Loan: AEX Loan lends $1.42 billion to users
AEX is the first digital asset exchange to offer an interest-free loan service when the LTV of hot coins like BTC and ETH is below 15%. The loan has been in operation for more than 3 years, offering low-interest borrowing and fast disbursement. The AEX loan has been lent a total of 288104 times, which is a total amount of $1.42 billion. Apart from interest-free borrowing and sliding scale discounts on the interest rate, AEX has created a unique model that promises to never liquidate as users can add positions every day.
AEX offers three ways to borrow coins: AEX Loan, C2C Loan, and Instalment, through which users can obtain the assets they need without having to deploy their own crypto assets.
- Low interest rate:Low daily interest;
- No upper limit: users can take out large loans;
- Never liquidate: Positions are held for one day;
- Pairs of coins available: BTC, LTC, ETH, GAT, etc.
3. ASwap: $163 million in the liquidity pool
ASwap is an AMM-based liquidity mining product where users can mine on various chains such as ETH, Solana, BSC, HECO and Polkadot. ASwap users have flexible access to their digital assets and can receive their returns quickly. And at the same time, they can withdraw or reinvent their earnings at any time.
- 200+Liquidity pools, generate more income in GAT;
- No lock-up, flexible access to assets;
- APR higher than industry average;
- Fast service for trading.
9 Years of Safe Operation Worthy of User Trust
AEX's strong technical team has been dedicated to modernizing and improving the exchange and wallet system to meet the various security challenges of the Internet. With a reserve ratio of 100% as a guarantee, AEX Savings now offers protection for users' assets with crypto licenses and fiat currency compliance.
Saving with guaranteed principal and interest creates a solid foundation for returns. Fixed Savings, Flexible Savings, DeFi Pool and Staking guarantee users principal and interest, which helps many users earn a lot.
AEX is both safe and efficient. Since 2013, when AEX was established, there has not been a serious safety incident. AEX ensures the safety and efficiency of trading.
User Asset Protection Policy. With crypto licenses in many countries and territories, including Canada, the U.S., Singapore, and the U.K., AEX can conduct foreign exchange transactions, principal payments, digital currency transactions, and other business in many regions.
Thanks to the security of AEX assets, returns, and creditworthiness, users can withdraw their digital assets or convert them into fiat. More and more users are choosing to invest in AEX.
On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of the AEX Global financial product, AEX has planned four activities to thank the users of the platform.
Savings provides high profits and up to 0.5 BTC ranking reward; ASwap launches DOGE genesis mining with a high genesis APR; Loan offers tier discounts and interest-free loans.
About AEX Global
AEX, a cryptocurrency financial exchange founded in 2013, is dedicated to providing secure, complete, simple, and diversified digital financial management to billions of people. The closer you look, the further you see. AEX offers a wide range of scenarios covering many areas including Fiat, Spot, Finance, Loan and Mining. In AEX Earn, there are Fixed Savings, Flexible Savings, DeFi, Staking, and Dual Investment to meet users' needs. AEX Earn is the world leader in the type of coins and APR, offering its users a variety of earning opportunities.
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‘I feel he is a hero’: Dedicated donor Pete Clouthier reaches milestone
By Natalie Shepherd
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KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Pete Clouthier can help save a life in less than two hours, and it’s something he’s been doing since the 1980s. He has donated platelets more than 400 times, which puts him on a very short list of donors in Wisconsin.
“I’m ready,” Clouthier said as he made his way into the Versiti Blood Center in Kenosha.
After all these years, Clouthier knows the drill. About twice a month, he visits the blood center to give a life-saving gift.
“See? Nice and easy,” he said, as a staff member gets the donation going.
He’s done it so many times, he has scar tissue built up in his arm.
“Hilda’s been stabbing me for years,” he said with a laugh. “If I have my druthers I always use my left.”
Each time, Clouthier donates platelets, and he’s donated a lot.
“They tell me 410,” he said about the number of times. “I started back in the late ’80s.”
The machine takes Clouthier’s blood and separates out the platelets before returning the blood to his body. With an A-positive blood type, his donation is often matched ahead of time, so he has an idea of where his platelets are going. On this day, he said they’ll be given to a woman in Waukesha.
“This is part of her chemotherapy, and you never know what happens to them,” he said of the patient.
That small connection, though, is one of the many things that keeps him going.
“Oh, I like that,” he said. “You know, they don’t give you much information. They say these are going up to Froedtert, or St. Luke’s or whatever.”
Clouthier’s efforts have gotten noticed.
“We treasure all of our donors, but we consider Pete a superhero,” said Chris Miskel.
Miskel is Versiti’s president and CEO, and a platelet donor himself.
“So as the leader of the organization, I wanted to lead from the front, and there aren’t many things that you can do that with two hours you can save a life,” Miskel said.
Miskel has got a ways to go to catch up to Pete, but he has donated platelets more than 70 times himself. Miskel explained why platelets are so needed.
“Platelets are really used for clotting. So, if you think about a patient that’s a burn victim, a premature baby, maybe someone with cancer, platelets can help jump start the immune system,” he said.
It’s an important resource that only lasts outside of the body for five days.
“The need is great. Donation is an easy way to help the community,” Miskel said.
Clouthier got his start donating platelets by registering to be a bone marrow donor. Instead, though, he got a different call.
“This guy says, ‘we have a 3-year-old girl who needs platelets. Can you come?’ And ‘you’re a match,'” Cloutier remembered. “I’ve been going up ever since. The rest is history.”
Clouthier’s contribution was celebrated last fall when he hit 400 donations.
“I still have the balloons. The one is pretty flat, but the 400 is still pretty good,” Pete’s wife, Kathleen Clouthier, said with a laugh.
The couple has been married 48 years.
“I feel he is a hero. That he donates these platelets, if he can, every couple of weeks,” she said.
She’s not surprised he’s kept it up all these years.,
“Knowing him, yeah. He’s a giving sort of person,” she said.
To give you an idea how many platelets are in 410 donations, Versiti said it is more than 50 gallons worth. Clouthier has also donated bone marrow to a cousin, and he’s gotten other family members involved in donating, too.
“I mean, I got my brother donating platelets out in the Seattle area, my brother-in-law up in Rhinelander,” he said.
Less than two hours after his donation started, Clouthier was wiggling his fingers to get the feeling back. A little tired, and ready for a nap, but his good deed done for the day.
“It’s something worth doing,” he said. “You get a very good feeling when you do it, and you quite literally save lives.”
Versiti said the summer months are always a time of high demand for donations.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The judge overseeing jury selection for a man who murdered 17 people at a Florida high school declared that the process will start over Monday, after prosecutors and defense attorneys argued that she erred when she didn’t question 11 potential jurorswho said they would not follow the law before she dismissed them.
In granting the motion filed by Nikolas Cruz ‘s prosecutors over the strong objection of his attorneys, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer nullified two weeks of work by prosecution and defense lawyers, forcing them to begin the entire process anew Monday.
As a result, almost 250 potential jurors who had said they could sit for a four-month trial will not be called back next month for further questioning over whether they could fairly judge Cruz, who pleaded guilty in October to murdering 14 students and three staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. More than 1,200 candidates had been screened.
The 12-member jury that will be selected after a two-month winnowing process will decide if Cruz, 23, is sentenced to death or life in prison without parole. The restart will push back opening statements from June 14 to June 21. They had already been delayedfrom May 31.
Prosecutor Carolyn McCann made her argument after the 11 jurors who were improperly dismissed by Scherer two weeks ago weren’t told to return to court for more questioning Monday — as had been planned — due to a miscommunication error.
Scherer said they would be brought in next week, but McCann argued that more time would be wasted if the potential jurors had to be struck anyway. She said the prosecution has just as much right to question potential jurors and to an untainted final panel as the defense.
“Neither side has been able to talk to these jurors. In a capital case, the questioning of jurors is important. It is of the utmost importance,” McCann said. “This is not harmless error.”
Melisa McNeill, Cruz’s lead public defender, said Scherer should wait until next week to see if the 11 jurors returned and could be questioned.
“We believe you are committing more error” by dismissing the potential jurors now, McNeill said.
Scherer sided with the prosecution, but gave the defense until Wednesday to conduct research in an effort to change her mind.
Scherer told both sides that while they think she made a serious error by not questioning the 11 jurors, she disagrees. She said she was only deferring to their opinion to move the case forward.
Having to start again has been a possibilitysince April 5 after Scherer’s questioning of a group of 60 potential jurors, the fifth of 21 panels screened before Monday.
With every other group, Scherer only asked if the potential jurors had any hardships that would make it impossible for them to serve from June through September. With the fifth group, however, she also asked if any would not follow the law if chosen. Eleven hands went up.
Scherer dismissed them without further questioning, drawing an objection from Cruz’s attorneys. They wanted to make sure they were not simply trying to avoid jury service. Florida jury candidates are always questioned before dismissal.
Scherer tried to have the jurors returned, but all except one had left the courthouse. She said the Broward County Sheriff’s Office would deliver summonses to them, but that was not done for unexplained reasons. Even if all returned, they still might have been disqualified because they had not been given the order that Scherer gave to other potential jurors to not discuss or read about the case.
“I will never make that mistake again,” Scherer told attorneys the next day.
David Weinstein, a Miami defense attorney and former prosecutor, said Monday that the prosecutors are correct, to a point. They, the victims and their next of kin “all have a right to a fair trial, but that right can’t trump the rights of a criminal defendant.”
“What the state is seeking to prevent, more than anything else, is a penalty phase that has been tainted at this early stage,” he said. If Cruz receives a death sentence, that could result in it being thrown out on appeal, he said. “From their perspective, the judge can wipe the slate clean and start over.”
But the defense, he said, will argue on appeal that by restarting over their objection, Cruz is being subjected to double jeopardy and cannot be sentenced to death.
Robert Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University, said the prosecution is correct that a restart is necessary. But, he said, the dispute is “another error by a judge who is in over her head.” This is Scherer’s first capital case.
The jurors eventually selected will decide whether aggravating factors — the multiple deaths, Cruz’s planning and his cruelty — outweigh mitigating factors such as the defendant’s lifelong mental and emotional problems, possible sexual abuse and the death of his parents.
For Cruz to receive the death penalty, the jury must vote unanimously for that option. If one or more vote against it, he will be sentenced to life without parole.
Given Cruz’s notoriety and the hatred many in the community have for him, finding jurors who can be fair promises to be an excruciatingly long process. Jurors who can serve four months complete questionnaires about their backgrounds and their beliefs on the death penalty. The answers are given to both sides, and then prospects are brought back in several weeks for further questioning.
Both sides then can try to “rehabilitate” jurors who they believe might be favorable for their side. For example, jurors who are morally opposed to the death penalty would normally be dismissed as unfair to the prosecution, but the defense can ask whether they could vote for the death penalty if the law required it. If the judge is convinced that they could, the juror could be seated. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/florida-school-shooters-jury-selection-to-start-over/ | 2022-04-25T23:12:22Z |
Industry leaders and experts across financial services, technology and open source will come together for thought-provoking insights and conversations about how to best leverage open source software to solve industry challenges.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, and co-host the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate adoption of open source software, standards and best practices in financial services, today announced new keynote speakers for Open Source in Finance Forum London 2022 (OSFF). The event takes place July 13 in London, UK. The full schedule can be viewed here.
OSFF promotes deeper collaboration across finance, open source and technology and drives innovation across the industry in order to deliver better code, faster. The event features an agenda covering recent developments and the direction of open source in financial services across a wide range of topics and domains, and this year will be held as part of Fintech Week London, a partnership emphasizing the importance of open source software and open collaboration in the financial services industry.
New keynote speakers include:
- Jennifer Lassiter, Executive Director, The Digital Dollar Project
- Declan O'Gorman, Head of Enterprise Engineering, NatWest
- Francesca Hopwood Road, Centre Head, Bank for International Settlements – BIS
- Keesa C. Schreane, Author of Gambling on Green: Uncovering the Balance Among Revenues, Reputations, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
- Anna Wallace, SPO Consumer Protection and RegTech, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Previously announced keynote speakers include Kim Prado, CIO, US Capital Markets, I&CB and Office of the COO at BMO Capital Markets, Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director at FINOS, Hilary Carter, VP of Research at The Linux Foundation, and Jim Zemlin, Executive Director at The Linux Foundation.
Session highlights include:
- An Open Source Approach to Regulatory Reporting - Mosè Tronci & Georgina Bulkeley, Google
- OSPOs in Finance: Ways to Overcome Industry Barriers to Accelerate OS Adoption - Ana Jiménez Santamaría, TODO Group
- Proactive and Polymorphic Adaptation of Multi-cloud Deployments - Alicja Reniewicz, 7bulls.com & Pawel Skrzypek, Omphalos Fund
- An Open Source Architecture for Modernizing Market Risk Management - Aric Rosenbaum & Marius Bogoevici, Red Hat
- Consuming Legend Data Models & Services Using BI, Python/ML & Other Tools - Andrew Ormerod & John Pentelow, Goldman Sachs
- Timebase CE, with Connectivity to Crypto Exchanges - Matthew Gorelik, EPAM Systems
Registration is offered at the standard rate of 199 GBP through June 30. Prices rise July 1. Members of The Linux Foundation receive a 20 percent discount - members can contact events@linuxfoundation.org to request a member discount code. Members of FINOS can attend at no cost - members can contact osff@finos.org to request the FINOS Member registration code.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Financial Services, a division of Heffernan Insurance Brokers, announced today the launch of its newly redesigned website. Some key features of the new site include a modern design, improved functionality, and more comprehensive user experience.
The newly enhanced content focuses on highlighting Heffernan Financial Services dedication to providing advisory services to their clients. The site provides an in depth look at the company's various services – Retirement Plan Consulting, Executive Benefits and Life Insurance, and Wealth Management as well as providing easy-to-use resources for visitors. A new blog section was also built-in, allowing visitors to keep abreast on legislative updates and the markets. These resources, along with many more of the site's features, extend tools and information to individuals and business owners looking for solutions.
"We are excited about the new design of our website and hope our clients find it informative and easy to navigate," said Blake Thibault, Managing Director, Heffernan Retirement Services.
To see the site's refreshed and streamlined look and connect with a member of the financial team, visit the new website at heffgroupfs.com.
About Heffernan Financial Services
Heffernan Retirement Services is a full-service financial services firm, serving for-profit, non-profit clients, foundations and individuals with retirement plan consulting, executive benefits and life insurance as well as a holistic financial planning. The advisors of Heffernan Financial Services and Heffernan Retirement Services serve $267,207,310 in brokerage assets through LPL Financial and $5,318,545,485 in advisory assets through Global
Retirement Partners (as of 12/31/2021). Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Global Retirement Partners (GRP), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. GRP, Heffernan Financial Services (HFS), Heffernan Retirement Services (HRS) and Heffernan Insurance Brokers (HIB) are separate entities from LPL Financial.
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13-year-old trafficked for drugs and money, DA says
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MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl is now in custody. Grover Stone was arrested by the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday on warrants for sodomy first degree, rape first degree, sexual abuse first degree, sodomy second degree, rape second degree, and sexual abuse second degree involving a female juvenile..
According to District Attorney Ashley Rich, the child was trafficked by Brandie McKee in exchange for drugs and money from Stone.
McKee is still behind bars in Metro Jail on charges of first-degree human trafficking and facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act.
“We have reason to believe that this had been going on for some period of time,” said Rich.
According to the DA, the investigation started after the child went to the police and told them what was happening, and told them who was doing it.
“That’s the worst part,” said Rich. “This was perpetrated by someone who should have been giving her a safe environment but instead was transporting her and putting her into an awful criminal environment and forcing her to do things against her will.”
Stone faces charges of sodomy first degree, rape first degree, sexual abuse first degree, sodomy second degree, rape second degree, and sexual abuse second degree involving a female juvenile.
“I think if you do this once the likelihood of you doing it and having done it before are very great,” said Rich.
Rich says human trafficking is a Class A felony meaning there is no statute of limitations. She hopes this case will encourage more victims to come forward.
“We will absolutely prosecute these kinds of cases if they are willing to come forward and tell their story,” added Rich.
Rich also mentioned that this is the first case in Mobile County to be charged with the state statute for human trafficking meaning both of Mckee’s charges are punishable by 10 to 99 years or life in prison.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired New York Police Department officer was sentenced on Thursday to a record-setting 10 years in prison for attacking the U.S. Capitol and using a metal flagpole to assault one of the police officers trying to hold off a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The previous longest was shared by two other rioters, who were sentenced separately to seven years and three months in prison.
Webster, a 20-year NYPD veteran, was the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried on an assault charge and the first to present a self-defense argument. A jury rejected Webster’s claim that he was defending himself when he tackled Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun and grabbed his gas mask outside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta sentenced Webster, 56, to 10 years in prison plus three years of supervised release. He allowed Webster to report to prison at a date to be determined instead of immediately ordering him into custody.
“Mr. Webster, I don’t think you’re a bad person,” the judge said. “I think you were caught up in a moment. But as you know, even getting caught up in a moment has consequences.”
Webster turned to apologize to Rathbun, who was in the courtroom but didn’t address the judge. Webster said he wishes he had never come to Washington, D.C.
“I wish the horrible events of that day had never happened,” he told the judge.
The judge said Rathbun wasn’t Webster’s only victim on Jan. 6.
“The other victim was democracy, and that is not something that can be taken lightly,” Mehta added.
Federal prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of 17 years and six months. The court’s probation department had recommended a 10-year prison sentence. Mehta wasn’t bound by the recommendations.
In a court filing, prosecutors accused Webster of “disgracing a democracy that he once fought honorably to protect and serve.” Webster led the charge against police barricades at the Capitol’s Lower West Plaza, prosecutors said. They compared the attack to a medieval battle, with rioters pelting officers with makeshift projectiles and engaging in hand-to-hand combat.
“Nothing can explain or justify Mr. Webster’s rage. Nothing can explain or justify his violence,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Hava Mirell said Thursday.
Defense attorney James Monroe said in a court filing that the mob was “guided by unscrupulous politicians” and others promoting the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from the Republican incumbent. He questioned why prosecutors argued that Webster didn’t deserve leniency for his 25 years of service to his country and New York City.
“That is not how we measure justice. That is revenge,” Monroe said.
In May, jurors deliberated for less than three hours before they convicted Webster of all six counts in his indictment, including a charge that he assaulted Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, the flagpole.
Also Thursday, a New Jersey man pleaded guilty to using pepper spray on police officers, including one who later died. Officer Brian Sicknick suffered a stroke the day after the riot and died of natural causes. He and other officers were standing guard behind metal bicycle racks as the mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Julian Khater, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon. He could face up to 20 years in prison, though will likely face a sentence ranging from about 6 1/2 to 8 years at a hearing set for December.
The case against Khater and a second man have been among the more notable brought by the Justice Department. George Pierre Tanios brought the pepper spray in a backpack. Tanios previously pleaded guilty and is also set to be sentenced in December.
Webster had testified at trial that he was trying to protect himself from a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face. He also accused Rathbun of instigating the confrontation.
Rathbun testified that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster. Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain.
Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults before they made any physical contact. The video shows that Webster slammed one of the bike racks at Rathbun before the officer reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face.
After Rathbun struck his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack. Rathbun grabbed the broken pole from Webster, who charged at the officer, tackled him to the ground and grabbed his gas mask, choking him by the chin strap.
Webster drove alone to Washington, D.C., from his home near Goshen, New York, on the eve of the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally, where Trump addressed thousands of supporters. Webster was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he joined the mob that stormed the Capitol.
Webster said he went to the Capitol to “petition” lawmakers to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election. But he testified that he didn’t intend to interfere with Congress’ joint session to certify President Joe Biden‘s victory.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors on Sunday:
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TROUT DROUGHT
Angels star Mike Trout has struck out in seven straight at-bats during a tough series in Houston.
Trout was 0 for 4 on Saturday after going 0 for 3 on Friday night against the Astros, fanning every time.
“Just losing my posture up there,” he said. “It makes my swing long. Just grinding through some stuff with the lower half. It’ll be all right.”
The three-time AL MVP is having another stellar season, with a .378 on-base average and .632 slugging percentage.
The AL West-leading Astros will try for a sweep when lefty Framber Valdez (8-3, 2.65 ERA) faces Angels left-hander José Suárez (1-2, 4.36).
JAKE’S TURN
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set, at last, to pitch in a competitive game.
Sidelined by injuries since last July, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie against the Jupiter Hammerheads. He’s expected to throw about 25 pitches and two innings.
It will be the first game action since spring training for deGrom, slowed all year because of a stress reaction in his right scapula that caused inflammation.
The announcement Saturday by NL East-leading New York came nearly a year since deGrom’s last major league outing on July 7, 2021. He missed the second half of last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, then returned in spring training this year and made two Grapefruit League starts.
As he builds up arm strength and stamina, the 34-year-old deGrom will need several minor league rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin New York’s rotation. So the likelihood is deGrom still won’t be back in the big leagues until at least late July, after the All-Star break.
Fellow ace Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.54 ERA) is scheduled to return from a strained left oblique muscle Tuesday night at Cincinnati. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, got hurt May 18 against St. Louis and recently made two rehab starts for Double-A Binghamton.
NOT RED HOT
The Reds have lost 10 straight home games after falling to Atlanta 4-1 at Great American Ball Park. They dropped a season-high 25 games under .500 at 26-51.
This is Cincinnati’s worst home skid since it lost the first 11 games at Riverfront Stadium in 1986. The Reds ended that drought by beating Atlanta 2-0 as player-manager Pete Rose got two hits.
The Reds have lost four in a row overall.
“There’s plenty of frustration, staff, players, myself,” manager David Bell said. “I know our players are doing everything in their power to try to turn this around. I’m looking long and hard at what I need to do to turn this around.”
Luis Castillo (3-4, 3.32 ERA) starts for the Reds against Charlie Morton (4-3, 4.73 ERA) in the series wrapup.
MIGGY’S MILESTONES
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is one hit away from matching Hall of Famer Craig Biggio for 25th place on the all-time list with 3,060.
Cabrera alos is two RBIs behind Manny Ramirez’s 1,831 for 18th place.
Cabrera can keep moving up the lists when Detroit plays the Royals at Comerica Park.
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WHAT: The highly anticipated fourth installment of the AFTER franchise finds Tessa and Hardin at a crossroads: does Tessa continue trying to save him and their relationship, or is it time to save herself? While Hardin remains in London after his mother's wedding and sinks deeper into darkness, Tessa returns to Seattle and endures a tragedy. If they want their love to survive, they'll need to work on themselves first. But will their paths lead them back to each other?
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The three previous AFTER films grossed over $140 million at the box office worldwide and introduced the world to the electrifying and tortured love story between Tessa and Hardin.
Written by Sharon Soboil and based on the book by Anna Todd, After Ever Happy stars Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Mira Sorvino, Rob Estes and more.
WHO: Fathom Events and Voltage Pictures
WHEN: September 7 and 8 at 7:00 pm local time
WHERE: Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters; for a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). Please contact your local theater for individual safety precautions.
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New Patent-Pending Gummy Alternative is Vegan and Free of Refined Sugar and Artificial Dyes
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Uplifters' Prima, PBC ("Prima") the award-winning, science-backed whole body wellness brand making potent plant therapeutic skincare, body care and supplements announced its newest product launch, Chill Out, a highly innovative vegan CBD chew with a patent-pending, nutrient-dense formula that outperforms the traditional "gummy" and "CBD gummy" in ingredient quality, delivery system and overall efficacy.
Co-developed with a neuropharmacologist and nutritional biochemist, Chill Out is designed to address underlying nutrient deficiencies of the body that contribute to stress, burn-out, and fatigue. Its patent-pending, plant-powered delivery system addresses major deficiencies with traditional gummies. Combining 20mg broad-spectrum organic hemp CBD per serving plus magnesium and ten neuro-supportive nutrients, Chill Out reduces stress, soothes tension and supports healthy adrenal function.
"The modern day stress epidemic is wreaking havoc on our bodies and minds, and we all need daily, fast relief to escape the chaos. Unlike the standard gummies that are loaded with sugar and toxins, we spent over two years designing a truly health-conscious formula that enables immediate uptake via oral micro-vascular absorption, surpassing traditional gummies with its exceptional bioavailability and optimal absorption. Co-developed by leading doctors, Chill Out's patent-pending plant-based formula manages healthy cortisol levels and actively calms the body and mind within minutes. It's a delightful, instant way to take the edge off and just chill, without the hangover or the high," said Christopher Gavigan, Prima's Founder and Co-CEO.
The $3.7B global gummy vitamin and supplement market is ripe for innovation and a healthier, better-for-you solution. The majority of products on the market contain known questionable, unhealthy ingredient types: refined, immune-suppressing sugars, toxic and even carcinogenic FD&C food dyes, and animal by-products like gelatin. As the $14.2B vegan market size reaches $31.4B by 2026, informed consumers are demanding alternatives that align with their values as they adopt more plant-led lifestyles. The $21B global CBD gummy market is expected to grow to $13.9B by 2028, and Prima's Chill Out will set the new elevated standard for pure, conscious ingredients and format innovation.
"Due to the nature of the gummy product format and manufacturing process, the serving size is typically four to five gummies to ensure high doses of meaningful ingredients, which leads to excessive sugar and calories for a nutritional benefit, or alternatively, a very limited ingredient offering. Chill Out's novel food matrix allows for dense nutrient and vitamin delivery in only two refined-sugar-free chews," said Laurel Angelica Myers, Prima's Co-Founder and Co-CEO.
Chill Out's launch campaign, "No Gummy Business," aims to educate consumers about the negative health effects of traditional CBD gummies and gummy vitamins by questioning the typical ingredients in these products.
"The CBD gummy is contradictory in nature. How can we be calling this a health product when the majority on the market contain known toxins like refined sugar, artificial food dyes, and animal byproducts like gelatin that don't align with the vegan and plant-based lifestyle? It's time we stop undermining the helpful active ingredients in these products with unnecessary additives. Finally, there's a better alternative, with added benefits," said Jessica Assaf, Prima's Co-Founder and Chief Education Officer.
Prima is available online at prima.co and at over 1000 retailers nationwide, including Sephora, The Vitamin Shoppe, Thrive Market, The Detox Market, Amazon, Nordstrom, Pharmaca, Erewhon Market, and Milk & Honey. Chill Out is available on Prima's DTC website and app, and it will be launching in 600+ The Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide in July.
About Prima
Prima is a science-backed whole body wellness brand that makes potent plant therapeutic skincare, body care and supplements with organic hemp CBD and functional botanicals to help combat stress and target issues at their source. Prima's products are made with the highest standards of purity, potency and transparency, using clinically studied plant ingredients. Built on a core foundation of sustainability, transparency, accountability, and corporate responsibility, Prima is Climate Neutral Certified, certified Plastic Neutral, and a certified B Corps. Prima is a privately held Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) based in Santa Monica, CA. www.prima.co
About Chill Out
Chill Out features 20mg of Prima's bioavailable and organic hemp CBD per serving, with a magnesium and neuro nutrient blend and a patent-pending delivery system and formula composition:
Organic Hemp CBD Extract
Meticulously extracted broad-spectrum hemp rich in naturally occurring CBD, terpenes and polyphenols to support balance and overall wellbeing.
Magnesium + Neuro Nutrient Blend
100mg highly bioavailable Magnesium enhanced with Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitamin C, Niacin, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamin, PABA, Chromium, and Biotin.
Patent-Pending Delivery System and Formula Composition
Mucoadhesive, saccharide-based, patent-pending, soft chew delivery system with formula composition designed for bioavailability and maximum benefit impact.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM will list BRN Metaverse (BRN) in the Innovation Zone and will open trading for the BRN/USDT trading pair at 2022-09-16 10:00 (UTC).
- Users can start depositing BRN in preparation for trading from 2022-09-15 10:00(UTC)
- Withdrawals for BRN will open at 2022-09-17 10:00 (UTC)
XT.com will continue to further strengthen its battle-hardened crypto listing strategies to improve the trading options for all of its users. Deposit, trading, and withdrawal options will be available and colored for both BRN and XT holders. Everyone is encouraged to indulge in BRN trading seamlessly anytime, anywhere without any limitations. As promised, XT.COM will continue welcoming projects for crypto listings and achieve parallel growth with them.
Introducing BRN, Your Golden Key of The Metaverse
The BRN Token is a token existing on the Binance smart chain as a bep-20 token and is a game & metaverse project. Unique NFTs available in-game created by both gamers and the team are available to be traded via auctions while also be used as in-game items. The in-game marketplace ensures players will have full access to items that will change how avatars look by segregating design in both color and 3D shapes.
BRN Token, intending to be on the Foundation of Metaverse Ecosystem, is being shaped around a Universe Project for investors which is ready to be explored, unique and is to be created by totally its users. BRN Token, which opens the gate of the Metaverse to its investors with the game it will create, aims to connect the world we live into the Metaverse Universe with the tech company it will found. Both BRN token investors and players will be able to freely express their individuality in the virtual world with their self-created avatars.
About BRN Metaverse
Lead by Baran Özcan, a team of 11 seeks to provide various services associated with the Metaverse, GameNFT and web 3.0 to their holders/investors as their game rewards participants with BRN tokens. Avatars in the BRN Game are assisted by AI and machine learning, which analyzes and learns the in-game routines of players for a week. This effectively allows the user's avatars to maintain routine tasks on their own without the input of the player itself.
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About XT.COM
By consistently expanding its ecosystem, XT.COM is dedicated to providing users with the most secure, trusted, and hassle-free digital asset trading services. Our exchange is built from a desire to give everyone access to digital assets regardless where you are.
Founded in 2018, XT.COM now serves more than 6 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users and 40+ million users in the ecosystem. Covering a rich variety of trading categories together with an NFT aggregated marketplace, our platform strives to cater to its large user base by providing a secure, trusted and intuitive trading experience.
As the world's first social-infused digital assets trading platform, XT.COM also supports social networking platform based transactions to make our crypto services more accessible to users all over the world. Furthermore, to ensure optimal data integrity and security, we see user security as our top priority at XT.COM.
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Doja Cat stuns at Grammys red carpet in dreamy Versace gown
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN
Doja Cat is up for eight awards at the 2022 Grammys, and the rapper and singer arrived on the red carpet in a sheer, sea foam-colored Versace gown looking like Grammys royalty.
The off-shoulder look is dripping in crystals and features a corseted bodice. She paired it with matching platform shoes and glittering diamond jewelry — but the most curious accessory was her glass purse from Coperni, filled with candy.
Doja stood out against many red carpet looks in hot pink, including Chrissy Teigen, Billy Porter and Saweetie, and jet black, such as Billie Eilish and Halsey. But her spiked bleach blonde hair, reminiscent of Gwen Stefani and Pink was right at home with other nods to Y2K fashion on the carpet, including a choker necklace worn by Olivia Rodrigo.
The hosts of E! News declared in their fashion livestream that “It’s Doja Cat’s planet and we’re just living in it,” while viewers took to Twitter to call her look “divine” and “breathtaking.”
Last year, the 26-year-old performer showed up on the red carpet in a black mullet and a bold, punk look: a Roberto Cavalli gown that featured a black-and-cream motorcycle jacket and a voluminous neon-green feathered skirt.
Doja Cat is hoping to nab both the Song of the Year and Album of the Year tonight, up against artists including Eilish, Rodrigo, Lil Nas X and Kanye West. Her third album “Planet Her” spent half a year in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 — a first for a female rapper.
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(NEXSTAR) – They’re really raising the bar.
Fifty of North America’s best pubs, speakeasies and cocktail lounges were honored in New York City last week during an beverage-industry event presented by William Reed Ltd., a U.K.-based multimedia firm specializing in the food and drink sector.
North America’s 50 Best Bars 2022 — organized by William Reed’s “50 Best” brand — held its inaugural award ceremony on Tuesday. The night’s top honor went to Attaboy, an unmarked bar in Manhattan’s Lower East Side with no real cocktail menu to speak of.
“Rather, each drink is custom tailored for the guest after a brief conversation,” 50 Best writes of the bar, whose patrons can often be found waiting in line on the street for a table.
Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy, as well as its Licorería Limantour, took second and third on the 50 Best ranking. Katana Kitten, again in New York, and Kumiko, in Chicago, rounded out the top five.
Overall, more than half of North America’s “best” bars were found in the United States, with New York and California representing the lion’s share of the country’s contributions. Other honorees included cocktail spots in Washington, D.C., Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, New Orleans, Phoenix, Portland and Puerto Rico.
The “best” bar winners at Tuesday’s event were chosen by a voting body of 220 “expert panelists,” the night’s emcee announced at the top of the ceremony. The awards are the first in what’s intended to be an annual celebration of the industry’s “superb bar talent in specific regions, showcasing the subtlety and complexity of bar craft from around the world,” according to 50 Best.
50 Best has also released annual rankings of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and the World’s 50 Best Bars. The latter’s 2021 edition recognized Attaboy at its No. 34 spot. The 2022 list will be unveiled in October.
The complete list of North America’s 50 Best Bars can be found at the 50 Best website. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/these-are-the-50-best-bars-in-north-america-according-to-new-ranking/ | 2022-06-14T17:19:53Z |
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that it rescued three U.S. sailors whose vessel began taking on water during a trip from the British Virgin Islands to Bermuda.
The rescue involved a three-day tow to Puerto Rico that covered some 300 nautical miles (555 kilometers) after officials said it took a U.S. Coast Guard cutter 15 hours to reach the scene.
Authorities said the wife of one of the sailors called the Coast Guard on Thursday saying they were in distress. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/us-coast-guard-rescues-3-us-sailors-in-atlantic-ocean/ | 2022-06-28T08:28:55Z |
Which lawn darts are best?
Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, barbeque or a Fourth of July celebration, the traditional game of lawn darts still fills the backyard with laughs and cheers.
Although not much has changed in this classic game of hitting targets and earning points, the HAKOL Lawn Darts Game – Glow in The Dark Outdoor Toy for Kids & Adults has a fun, cool twist that friends and family are sure to enjoy. Glow and the dark darts and rings make it easier to play at night, and two color sets of darts let you play in teams or one on one.
What to know before you buy lawn darts
History
Lawn darts first appeared in the 1960s and initially, they were made about a foot long, with plastic fins at one end anda heavy metal top at the other end. The darts usually come in two colors, representing two teams. The playing concept for lawn darts is similar to the standard dart game, with the goal to hit the smaller target near the center, earning high points to win. Other versions include rings that are placed on the ground with the goal that the dart is aimed and thrown into the ring. Today, lawn darts are made from a soft plastic instead of metal, but the rules of the game remain the same.
Use
Lawn darts is one of the most common lawn games to play and one of the easiest to put together. The darts need little to no assembly and targets can be simply placed on the ground. This is a game that is recommended for kids ages 6 and up, which makes it a great game for families to play together. It is still a fun game to play alone if you like hitting the targets on your own.
Playing spots
Playing lawn darts in the backyard is probably the most common and preferred way to play, but there are few rules when it comes to where you play. Today’s style of lawn darts bounce more on hard surfaces, so they are great for taking to the beach or playing on a soft grassy lawn. Some of the best places to play this game are at parks, public beaches or even in a carpeted, indoor area.
What to look for in quality lawn darts
Fun features and designs
Funky designs, colors and additional features like dart posters or glow in the dark darts make game time with friends and family even more fun and exciting. Modern twists on this classic game will help take the playing to another level, which may keep your group playing for hours.
Quality materials
Lawn darts are made of plastic but the kind of plastic that is used determines a quality lawn dart. Plastic that is soft near the tip of the dart helps absorb shock and impact so the dart doesn’t bounce too far from where it hit. This part of the dart should also be heavier than the fins near the end. The fins should be made of thinner plastic and they should be aerodynamic so your dart can fly through the air before touching down.
Target mats
Sometimes lawn dart games come with target mats or dart posters. These mats can have funny characters or standard dart board design on them. Oftentimes they will be reversible with one design on either side. Target mats like these add an exciting new element to the game. The posters can also turn lawn darts into an educational game for math with addition and subtraction.
How much you can expect to spend on lawn darts
Lawn darts is a fairly affordable game, with prices starting around $13 and up to $35 for a set.
Lawn darts FAQ
How do you play?
A. The game includes four darts and two target rings or a dart mat. This game can be played with up to four people. Rings are placed about 30-50 feet apart. Points are earned by throwing the darts at targets with a value.
Why can’t I buy metal lawn darts?
A. Metal lawn darts were banned in the US in 1988 after a family experienced a tragic accident. Metal lawn darts have a sharp point that can puncture with enough force, which is why plastic darts are now used and sold.
How do I clean lawn darts?
A. Lawn darts can be easily cleaned with a soft cloth and water or cleaning spray.
What are the best lawn darts to buy?
Top lawn darts
HAKOL Lawn Darts Game – Glow in The Dark Outdoor Toy for Kids & Adults
What you need to know: A classic two person dart game with a glow in the dark twist.
What you’ll love: The glow in the dark feature on the darts and rings allows you to extend game time well into the evening and is made with a soft rubber like plastic that is easy to clean.
What you should consider: These darts bounce, so it is recommended for soft surfaces only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top lawn darts for the money
Nerf Soft Tip Lawn Dart Game Set with Storage Bag
What you need to know: An affordable version of a two to four person game of lawn darts.
What you’ll love: Easy to carry and store lawn dart game with light darts and foldable rings you can take with you anywhere.
What you should consider: These darts tend to bounce a lot, so avoid playing near dirt or wet areas.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Worth checking out
ToyerZ Lawn Darts Outdoor Games for Kids & Adults
What you need to know: This inflatable lawn dart game is great for younger kids to enjoy as well as adults.
What you’ll love: This game comes with a dual sided target mat with stakes so you can easily play a friendly competition round or two.
What you should consider: The inflatable darts may need to be reinflated after a while but if over inflated they could rupture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NURO, GRAB, SIGA, INO, and RBLX.
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Morrison-Bornstein Will Oversee Innovative Growth Strategies for the Organization
PORTLAND, Ore., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Health Plan (PHP), a regional not-for-profit health plan, has named Cheryl Morrison-Bornstein as the organization's Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Morrison-Bornstein will oversee the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of PHP and design innovative operating models to support the organization's overall growth strategy. She assumes the role on June 6.
Morrison-Bornstein joins PHP from Blue Shield of California, where she served as Vice President of Growth Operations, Commercial and Consumer Markets. During her tenure with Blue Shield of California, Morrison-Bornstein was responsible for the development and execution of strategic operating models across multiple lines of business. She also oversaw company-wide efforts to drive growth, improve operations, and grow capabilities and services through innovative technology.
"I'm elated to join PHP and help the organization continue to reach its growth and transformation goals," said Morrison-Bornstein. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers who are committed to bettering the overall health of our communities. I have a deep passion for helping others and align closely with Providence's belief that all people deserve access to the best possible care."
Morrison-Bornstein has nearly 20 years of healthcare experience and has played a pivotal role in developing and executing successful growth strategies across multiple organizations. Throughout her career, Morrison-Bornstein has helped healthcare organizations reimagine and deploy solutions that drive transformation and innovation across all lines of business. Recently, Morrison-Bornstein oversaw the launch of a commercial self-funded employer strategy and operating model at Blue Shield of California.
"We are thrilled to welcome Cheryl to PHP. Her vast experience and dedication to being an impactful, results-driven leader will have an immediate impact on the organization," said Don Antonucci, Chief Executive Officer, Providence Health Plan. "Throughout her impressive career, Cheryl has inspired her team members by delivering a clear vision resulting in the successful growth of the organizations where she previously served. Cheryl will play a crucial role in the ongoing transformation of PHP, especially as we look for new and innovative ways to better serve members while we continue to put their needs first."
Prior to Blue Shield of California, Morrison-Bornstein served as the Vice President of Client Growth Strategy at UnitedHealth Group – OptumRx where she was accountable for developing and driving initiatives which supported growth and retention functions across all medical and Rx integrated commercial business.
About Providence Health Plan
Providence Health Plan (PHP) is an integral part of a 160-year-old not-for-profit healthcare collective that has set the health and well-being standard for the communities we serve. PHP provides high quality, affordable coverage to members via plans for small and large groups, self-insured plan sponsors, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as individuals and families. We offer a range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 24/7 access to telehealth visits, behavioral health resources and personalized health coaching.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 28 at 2:24PM MDT until May 30 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches, especially above the 8000 foot elevation.
* WHERE…Yellowstone National Park and Teton and Gros Ventre
Mountains.
* WHEN…From 6 PM Sunday to 3 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…Travel impacts likely over both Togwotee and Teton
passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow is likely to fall between
9 PM Sunday and 9 AM Monday.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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Enabling Customers to Load Cash to their Bitcoin Depot Digital Wallet at Thousands of Retailers Participating in InComm Payments' VanillaDirect Network Nationwide
Innovative solution from the leading fintech crypto company Bitcoin Depot in partnership with InComm Payments, a leading global payments technology company, to offer customers an easy and ultra-fast solution for loading cash to their Bitcoin Depot digital wallet
ATLANTA, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitcoin Depot, a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator and leading fintech company, announced today the launch of BDCheckout, enabling customers to load cash to their Bitcoin Depot digital wallet, where they can then purchase Bitcoin. BDCheckout will expand Bitcoin Depot's crypto access points to thousands of new locations. BDCheckout is an in-app experience that will make it more convenient for customers across North America to load cash to their Bitcoin Depot digital wallets—right at the cash register. Bitcoin Depot continues to grow as the largest cryptocurrency ATM operator after increasing crypto access points for customers with this new service.
Through Bitcoin Depot's new partnership with InComm Payments, Bitcoin Depot customers can now load cash into their Bitcoin Depot digital wallet via InComm Payments' VanillaDirect™ cash-in barcode platform at the register at thousands of participating brick-and-mortar retailers. The VanillaDirect network provides access to substantial retail distribution across the country, including leading convenience, pharmacy, value and big box chains. Customers simply go to the cashier, give them up to $500 in cash, the cashier then scans the barcode on their BDCheckout app, and the customer's cash is instantly loaded into his/her account. Once accounts are funded with cash, customers can then buy Bitcoin on the Bitcoin Depot app; in-app transactions can be completed in under 10 seconds. The full list of participating retailers can be found in the BDCheckout section of the Bitcoin Depot app or website.
To use BDCheckout, people must first download or update the Bitcoin Depot mobile app. The app allows customers to select their preferred retailer, load the amount and the Bitcoin digital wallet, and complete the transaction at the retailer.
"Here at Bitcoin Depot, we understand that the needs of our customers are always evolving," said Brandon Mintz, President and CEO of Bitcoin Depot. "Our launch of BDCheckout allows our company to evolve with those needs and give the customer what they truly want—a simpler way to buy cryptocurrency quickly, conveniently, and securely. BDCheckout significantly increases the number of access points in North America…and climbing."
BDCheckout will initially operate in 22 states and Puerto Rico. Previous to the launch of BDCheckout, Bitcoin Depot signed a first-of-its-kind deal with the retail chain, Circle K, to put Bitcoin Depot ATMs in all of its North America-based stores.
Bitcoin Depot is a cryptocurrency ATM operator based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a network of cryptocurrency ATMs across North America. The company's mission is to provide the most secure, convenient, and fastest cryptocurrency transactions. Currently, you can find Bitcoin Depot ATMs in more than 7,000+ locations across the United States and Canada. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
InComm Payments is an innovative global payments technology provider. Leveraging dynamic technology and proven expertise, InComm Payments delivers enhanced end-to-end payment platforms and emerging financial technology solutions through a single integration, helping businesses grow across a wide range of industries including retail, healthcare, tolling & transit, incentives, mobile payments, digital currencies and financial services. By enabling omnichannel connections and alternative payment options to an ever-expanding consumer base in an increasingly digital ecosystem, InComm Payments creates seamless and valuable commerce experiences across the globe. With three decades of experience, over 525,000 points of distribution, 402 global patents and a presence in more than 30 countries, InComm Payments leads the payments industry from its headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Learn more at www.InComm.com.
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NASA's first spacecraft designed to study a metallic asteroid won't be launching this year as planned, according to an announcement made by the agency on Friday.
The Psyche mission's 2022 launch window, which opened on August 1 and closes on October 11, will come to an end before the spacecraft's flight software is ready. A delay in delivering the software and its testing equipment has prevented the Psyche team from having enough time for testing prior to launch.
Engineers want to be absolutely sure that the software will function as expected once the spacecraft is in flight.
Used to control the spacecraft's orientation as it flies through space, guidance and navigation software help point its antenna toward Earth for communications and relaying data. The software also provides the spacecraft's propulsion system with trajectory information.
During testing at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, engineers discovered a compatibility issue in the software's test bed simulators. The issue has since been corrected, but there isn't enough time for a full checkout and launch in 2022.
The space agency will form an independent assessment team to review the mission and determine a path forward, including estimated costs and potential launch opportunities in 2023 and 2024. The Psyche spacecraft is currently housed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
"Flying to a distant metal-rich asteroid, using Mars for a gravity assist on the way there, takes incredible precision. We must get it right. Hundreds of people have put remarkable effort into Psyche during this pandemic, and the work will continue as the complex flight software is thoroughly tested and assessed," said JPL Director Laurie Leshin. "The decision to delay the launch wasn't easy, but it is the right one."
Timing for the mission makes things difficult moving forward. A 2022 launch would have delivered the spacecraft to the asteroid, also known as Psyche, by 2026. But launch periods in the coming years mean that the spacecraft would arrive much later due to different orbital positions, such as 2029 or 2030.
"Our amazing team has overcome almost all of the incredible challenges of building a spacecraft during Covid," said Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Psyche's principal investigator and foundation and regents professor at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration.
"We have conquered numerous hardware and software challenges, and we've been stopped in the end by this one last problem. We just need a little more time and will get this one licked, too. The team is ready to move forward, and I'm so grateful for their excellence."
The delay will also halt two projects that were set to ride along with Psyche on the same SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at launch.
The first is NASA's Janus mission, which was designed to study twin binary asteroid systems, and the second is the Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration. This demo is designed to test high-data-rate laser communications that could change the way ground teams communicate with spacecraft across deep space.
The spacecraft also has a number of innovations, like ion propulsion rather than traditional rocket fuel.
If the decision is made to launch Psyche in the coming years, the spacecraft will embark on a 280 million-mile (450 million-kilometer) journey. The Psyche asteroid is so metal-rich, some scientists believe it's the exposed core of a planetesimal, or a planet in the making that separated into layers.
Collisions with other celestial objects over time might have stripped away the outer layers, exposing the remaining metallic core. If Psyche truly is a core, studying it would be like peering inside the very heart of a planet like Earth.
The potato-shaped asteroid only appears as a fuzzy blur to ground- and space-based telescopes. The unusual object could also be a piece of primordial material that never melted, according to NASA.
The results from the assessment team will determine if this mission launches in the coming years or becomes grounded.
"I want to stress that NASA remains fully committed to scientific discovery and exploration of small bodies," said Lori Glaze, director of NASA's Planetary Science Division.
"This is exemplified by our existing missions OSIRIS-REx, Lucy and DART. We are anxiously anticipating the review of Psyche tests to better understand what that path forward will look like."
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Store owners who say they were racially profiled by police reach $150k settlement with town
By Liz Kreutz
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TIBURON, California (KGO) — Nearly two years after Yema Khalif and his wife Hawi Awash say they were racially profiled by police while working inside their own store in Tiburon, the couple announced they’ve reached a deal with the town. Tiburon has agreed to pay the couple $150,000, and make substantial changes that Khalif and Awash hope will make the upscale, Marin County community a more inclusive place for everyone.
“We are not begging, we are demanding to be treated with love, with dignity and with respect,” Khalif said on Tuesday at a press conference in Tiburon.
“This isn’t about just me and Yema,” Awash added. “It’s about every single Black and Brown person that comes into the Tiburon community, that comes into the Belvedere community.”
The incident happened in late August 2020. The couple were working late at night in their clothing store, Yema, when Tiburon police approached the store and demanded the couple prove they were the owners. The situation diffused when a white neighbor yelled out to the police that it was, indeed, their store.
Body camera and cell phone video of the interaction went viral. It led the Tiburon police chief and one of the police officers to resign.
As part of the settlement, the town of Tiburon has agreed to create a community advisory board. Members will be able to help vet candidates for the Tiburon police department. Khalif and Awash will be part of that board.
The Tiburon Police Department has also agreed to increase the frequency of racial bias training.
Khalif and Awash were joined at their announcement by Paul Austin, the Marin City activist who alleges he and his wife were lowballed half a million dollars during their home appraisal process because they’re Black. He said incidents like what happened to him and to Khalif and Awash happen more often than people realize.
“Marin County, there’s so much more work we can do in order to make this place a true melting pot,” Austin said.
Khalif and Awash said that since their interaction with police, they’ve received threatening messages. One person questioned why they use black mannequins. They recently installed security cameras outside their store.
Still, they are happy with the outcome of their settlement and hopeful it will lead to real change.
“We are doing something that is substantial that will help Tiburon and that will hopefully be an example for the rest of the U.S.” Awash said.
Awash said they plan to donate a portion of their settlement money to a charity that helps educate orphans in Kenya and Ethiopia.
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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using 285,000 Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails. These products can create an entrapment hazard and pose a risk of serious injury or death to users. CPSC's warning applies to 10 models of bed rails.
The bed rails were manufactured and sold by Mobility Transfer Systems Inc. from 1992 to 2021, and by Metal Tubing USA Inc. in 2021 and 2022. Neither company has agreed to recall the bed rails and to offer a remedy to consumers. CPSC is assessing possible future action in this matter.
CPSC evaluated the bed rails and found that consumers can become entrapped between the bed rail and mattress, or within portions of the bed rail itself, leading to asphyxia.
At least three people have died after becoming entrapped in one model of the bed rails. They include a 78-year-old woman in a Michigan assisted living facility in 2006, an 85-year-old man in an Oklahoma nursing home in 2007, and a 90-year-old disabled woman in California in 2013.
The bed rails were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, MTSMedicalSupply.com, VitalityMedical.com, Alimed.com, and other online retailers for between about $30 and $170. The products have also been found for sale on secondhand sites, such as eBay.com.
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop use, disassemble, and dispose of the following bed rails and report any related incidents to the agency at www.SaferProducts.gov:
- Freedom Grip (model 501)
- Freedom Grip Plus (model 502)
- Freedom Grip Travel (model 505)
- Reversible Slant Rail (model 600)
- Transfer Handle (model 2025)
- Easy Adjustable (model 2500)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail, single-sided (model 5075)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail – Extra Tall, single-sided (model 5075T)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail, double-sided (model 5085)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail – Extra Tall, double-sided (model 5085T)
The name "Mobility Transfer Systems" and the model number are printed on a label located on the grip handle of the bed rails. The bed rails are made of white or chrome metal tubing.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("Innovative Industrial Properties" or the "Company") (NYSE: IIPR).
Class Period: May 7, 2020 – April 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 24, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Innovative Industrial Properties lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/innovative-industrial-properties-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) existential issues in its top customers; (4) that as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to the Company, which would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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MIAMI, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to support those impacted by the war in Ukraine, the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School will provide two full-tuition graduate scholarships—one for the full-time MBA program and one for a Specialized Master's program—beginning as early as August 2022 to qualified graduate students.
These Ukrainian Graduate Business Scholarships were made possible through the generous gifts of donors who want to remain anonymous.
"The lives of many students with the potential to contribute innovative ideas and knowledge to the global business community have been disrupted," said John Quelch, dean of Miami Herbert. "And as an international business school with a sense of global responsibility, we welcome the opportunity to offer tangible help to two qualified graduate students displaced by the recent events in Ukraine."
With the establishment of these scholarships, the donors hope to profoundly change the personal and professional trajectory of highly deserving international students.
The scholarships are open to qualified graduate students, including those recently displaced by the war in Ukraine. To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must qualify for admission to Miami Herbert's Full-time MBA Program or one of its Specialized Master's Programs commencing August 2022.
For further information about Miami Herbert's Specialized Master's Programs, click here. For information about the School's Full-time MBA Program page, click here.
Those interested in applying for this scholarship or interested in supporting the Ukrainian Graduate Business Scholarship fund may contact Cecilia Sanchez (csanchez@miami.edu), international relations manager at Miami Herbert.
About Miami Herbert Business School
Miami Herbert Business School is a leader in preparing individuals and organizations to excel in the complex, dynamic, and interconnected world of global business. One of 12 schools and colleges at the University of Miami, the School offers undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and executive education programs. With its location in a major center for international business, Miami Herbert Business School is acclaimed for its global perspective, student and faculty diversity, and engagement with the business community. More information about the Miami Herbert Business School can be found at www.herbert.miami.edu.
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WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV: MPH) (OTC: MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 Highlights:
- Recorded total net revenue of $5.7 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $5.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Recorded total net revenue from the sale of AGGRASTAT® of $2.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Recorded total net revenue from the sale of ZYPITAMAG® of $1.1 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $403,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Recorded total net revenue from the Marley Drug® business of $1.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA1) for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was negative $210,000 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $158,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and;
- Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $683,000 compared to a net loss of $639,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increased investment in research in development of $1.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $705,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Financial Results
The increase in AGGRASTAT® revenues when compared to the same period in the previous year, as described above, is the result of increases in the units of AGGRASTAT® sold.
ZYPITAMAG® contributed $1.1 million of revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $403,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The increase in revenue is primarily a result of increased sales to insured customers and improved patient access and fill rate through Medicure's subsidiary, Marley Drug, which also resulted in reduced fees to wholesalers and pharmacy benefit managers.
The Marley Drug business contributed $1.8 million of revenue during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to increased competition for filling generic medications. Marley Drug is a US pharmacy licensed to ship medications to all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. It serves thousands of customers and has proven success in marketing based on accessible pricing of generic drugs and a focus on cash price without use of insurance. It provides another channel for direct-to-consumer marketing, distribution and improved profit margin for ZYPITAMAG.
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was negative $210,000 compared to $158,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022 is the result of higher research and development costs and general and administrative costs related to improvements in the Marley Drug E-Commerce platform, partially offset by decreased selling expenses and higher revenues when compared to the same period in 2021.
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $683,000 or $0.06 per share compared to net loss of $639,000 or $0.06 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The main factors contributing to the decrease in net income recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were higher research and development costs and general and administrative costs related to improvements in the Marley Drug E-Commerce platform, partially offset by decreased selling expenses and higher revenues when compared to the same period in 2021.
At June 30, 2022, the Company had unrestricted cash totaling $4.8 million, compared to $2.5 million of unrestricted cash held as of June 30, 2021. Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 totaled $1.5 million compared to $682,000 from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company does not have any long-term debt recorded in its consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2022.
All amounts referenced herein are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
The full financial statements are available at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.medicure.com.
Conference Call Info:
Topic: Medicure's Q2 2022 Results
Call date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM Central Time (8:30 AM Eastern Time)
Canada toll: 1 (416) 764-8659
North American toll-free: 1 (888) 664-6392
Passcode: not required
Webcast: This conference call will be webcast live over the internet and can be accessed from the Medicure investor relations page at the following link: www.medicure.com/investors
You may request international country-specific access information by e-mailing the Company in advance. Management will accept and answer questions related to the financial results and operations during the question-and-answer period at the end of the conference call. A recording of the call will be available following the event at the Company's website.
About Medicure Inc.
Medicure is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the U.S. cardiovascular market. The present focus of the Company is the marketing and distribution of AGGRASTAT® (tirofiban hydrochloride) injection and ZYPITAMAG® (pitavastatin) tablets in the United States, where they are sold through the Company's U.S. subsidiary, Medicure Pharma Inc. Medicure also operates Marley Drug, Inc. ("Marley Drug"), a pharmacy located in North Carolina that offers an Extended Supply drug program serving all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Marley Drug® is committed to improving the health status of its patients and the communities they serve while reducing overall health care costs for employers and other health care consumers. For more information visit www.marleydrug.com. To learn more about The Extended Supply Generic Drug Program call 800.286.6781 or email info@marleydrug.com. For more information on Medicure please visit www.medicure.com. For additional information about AGGRASTAT®, please visit www.aggrastathdb.com or refer to the full Prescribing Information. For additional information about ZYPITAMAG®, please visit www.zypitamag.com or refer to the full Prescribing Information.
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward Looking Information: Statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "may", "plans", "will", "estimates", "continues", "anticipates", "intends", "expects" and similar expressions, may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. federal securities laws (such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are hereinafter collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements, include estimates, analysis and opinions of management of the Company made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors which the Company believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances. Inherent in forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Company's ability to predict or control that may cause the actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, and as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others, the Company's future product revenues, expected results, including future revenue from P5P, the likelihood of receiving a priority review voucher from the United State Food and Drug Administration, expected future growth in revenues, stage of development, additional capital requirements, risks associated with the completion and timing of clinical trials and obtaining regulatory approval to market the Company's products, the ability to protect its intellectual property, dependence upon collaborative partners, changes in government regulation or regulatory approval processes, and rapid technological change in the industry. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions about: general business and economic conditions; the impact of changes in Canadian-US dollar and other foreign exchange rates on the Company's revenues, costs and results; the timing of the receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals for the Company's research and development projects; the availability of financing for the Company's commercial operations and/or research and development projects, or the availability of financing on reasonable terms; results of current and future clinical trials; the uncertainties associated with the acceptance and demand for new products and market competition. The foregoing list of important factors and assumptions is not exhaustive. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements or the foregoing list of factors, other than as may be required by applicable legislation. Additional discussion regarding the risks and uncertainties relating to the Company and its business can be found in the Company's other filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities or the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the "Risk Factors" section of its Form 20F for the year ended December 31, 2021.
AGGRASTAT® (tirofiban hydrochloride) injection, ZYPITAMAG® (pitavastatin) tablets, and Marley Drug® are registered trademarks.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Net Loss and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Unilever PLC.
Shareholders who purchased shares of UL during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/unilever-plc-loss-submission-form/?id=29290&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of UL during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 15, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s governor, who supported changes to the state’s gun laws after what he felt was a narrowly averted school shooting, is now using his credentials as a moderate Republican to urge the nation’s senators to work together to address gun violence.
In a letter sent last week to the nation’s 100 senators and released Tuesday to The Associated Press, GOP Gov. Phil Scott said efforts to reduce gun violence can’t just focus on guns. The senators, he wrote, have the chance to work together to make a real difference.
Scott wrote the letter, dated June 14, as the Senate worked to finalize the details of a gun violence compromise.
Scott’s office has received various answers from many of the 100 senators, ranging from “extreme gratitude” to an acknowledgement of having received the letter, spokesperson Rebecca Kelley said Tuesday.
“We were surprised and appreciative at the quantity of the responses,” she said.
In his letter, Scott highlighted a 2018 case in which he learned of a plan by an 18-year-old Vermont man who outlined plans for a school shooting in a document called “The Journal of an Active Shooter.” In it, the man said he wanted to kill more people than the 32 people who died in the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech.
Scott received the report two days after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that killed 14 students and three teachers. At the time, a clearly shaken Scott, a gun owner, said he hadn’t previously thought changes to Vermont’s gun laws were needed.
“That afternoon, I made the decision to act on gun safety, school security and mental health strategies to protect Vermonters,” he wrote.
In response, the Vermont Legislature passed the state’s first significant gun restrictions, which included raising the age to buy firearms from 18 to 21, requiring universal background checks, and passing the Vermont version of a “red flag” law. He also highlighted Vermont’s efforts to focus on mental health and school safety measures.
Almost two months later, Scott signed the new laws on the Statehouse steps in Montpelier, surrounded by supporters of gun safety measures and their screaming opponents.
Though Vermont sports a reputation as one of the nation’s most liberal states, it also has a long and deep tradition of hunting and firearm ownership.
Scott said he experienced personal threats from across the country and significant anger from former supporters and constituents.
“But as the number of mass shootings have increased across the country,” Scott said, “I have no doubt it was the right thing to do.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/republican-governor-urges-us-senate-to-act-on-gun-violence/ | 2022-06-22T17:47:12Z |
BEIJING (AP) — The city of Shanghai is doubling down on pandemic restrictions after a brief period of loosening up, frustrating residents who were hoping a more than monthlong lockdown was finally easing as the number of new cases falls in China’s financial center.
On Tuesday, service was suspended on the last two subway lines that were still operating, marking the first time the city’s entire system has been shut down, according to The Paper, an online media outlet.
Teams in white protective suits have begun entering the homes of coronavirus-infected people to spray disinfectant, prompting worries among some about damage to clothes and valuables, and about leaving their keys with a community volunteer when they are taken to quarantine — a new requirement so disinfectant workers can get in.
In some areas, people have been orderedto stay in their homes again for a “quiet period” after being let out for limited shopping in recent weeks.
China’s adherence to a “zero-COVID” strategy, as many other countries loosen restrictions and try to live with the virus, is exacting a growing economic and human cost. Evermore extreme measures have been required to bring outbreaks under control because the omicron variant spreads so easily. China’s ruling Communist Party, with an eye on a major party congress this fall, is showing no signs of backing off anytime soon.
Fengxian district, a suburban area in southern Shanghai, entered a “quiet period” on Monday, with permits for residents to leave their compounds suspended and shops and supermarkets closed except for delivery, the Shanghai Media Group reported.
Workers at one supermarket filled bags with celery, cooking oil and other groceries in a designated area, where delivery persons picked them up. Xie Yu, the manager, said the store is also trying to restock goods in high demand. “When offline sales are resumed, customers will be able to buy what they need immediately,” he said.
Escape from Shanghai is all but impossible, but that didn’t stop an unofficial how-to guide — detailing how to navigate lockdown controls and nab a seat on the few trains and planes leaving the city — from circulating widely on social media. Many in the city of 25 million people shared their frustrations over the renewed restrictions in chat groups.
The daily number of new cases in Shanghai had fallen to about 3,000 by Monday, down from a peak of 26,000 in mid-April. Six more COVID-19-related deaths were reported, raising the toll from the outbreak to 553.
Meanwhile, Beijing began another round of three days of mass testing for millions of its residents Tuesday in a bid to prevent an outbreak in the nation’s capital from growing to Shanghai proportions. The city, which recorded 74 new cases on Monday, has locked down individual buildings and residential compounds, shut about 60 subway stations and banned dining at restaurants, allowing only takeout and delivery.
The outbreak has not exploded but it also has not stopped spreading. Beijing spokesperson Xu Hejian described the situation Tuesday as a “stalemate” and said the city needs to continue its strict measures.
While traffic is sparse in Beijing, it is almost non-existent in Shanghai, where the lockdown has been going on longer and is citywide. AP video shot Monday showed a silent and deserted city, with only a very occasional vehicle and a few food delivery drivers on scooters moving down empty roads. Most people are confined to their apartments or residential complexes, though there has been some easing in outlying suburban areas without new cases in their communities.
But notices issued in several Shanghai districts in recent days ordered residents to stay home and barred them from receiving nonessential deliveries as part of a “quiet period” lasting until Wednesday or longer. The measures could be extended depending on the results of mass testing, the notices said. The sudden re-tightening took residents by surprise.
Shanghai official Jin Chen appeared to acknowledge Tuesday the complaints about the disinfecting of people’s homes, thanking them for their cooperation and saying the government would analyze and fix any problems. He said that residents can inform the teams about any items that need protection.
“Carrying out household disinfection is an important part of the overall epidemic prevention and control,” he told a daily virus news conference.
A constitutional law professor, Tong Zhiwei, posted an article recently calling for Shanghai to end what he called “excessive pandemic prevention measures” such as quarantining residents and forcing them to surrender their house keys, saying the requirements contravene the rule of law.
The article has been removed from the internet as the government censors criticism of its response.
Thousands of people have been forced into quarantine centersafter testing positive or having been in contact with an infected person, standard procedure in China’s zero-COVID approach.
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Associated Press researchers Si Chen in Shanghai and Yu Bing in Beijing and video producer Caroline Chen in Guangzhou, China, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/shanghai-disinfects-homes-closes-all-subways-in-covid-fight/ | 2022-05-10T15:30:24Z |
- Acquires additional land, sized 357,366㎡ valued at KRW 426 billion, for Bio Campus 2
- Plans to build Multi-Modal Plant, Open Innovation, and expanded manufacturing capacities
INCHEON, South Korea, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), the world's leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced that it has signed a land purchase agreement with the Incheon Free Economic Zone(IFEZ) on July 18th to support the build out of its second Bio Campus.
The additionally acquired land is located within Songdo Industrial Cluster, covering an area of 357,366 square meters which is 30% larger than the company's current campus. Bio Campus II is designed to support Samsung Biologics' further expansion of large-scale manufacturing capacity as well as host a multi-modal plant and an open innovation facility. The land purchase was valued at KRW 426 billion.
The land was awarded to Samsung Biologics in accordance with the IFEZ's strategy to strengthen the region's global competitiveness in the biopharma sector while fostering partnerships with small and mid-sized venture companies. As a result of this deal, 4,000 additional jobs are expected to be generated by 2032 when the project is complete
"This milestone further solidifies our roadmap to build a world-class global bio-hub at the heart of Songdo," said John Rim, CEO and President of Samsung Biologics. "Through continuous investment, we will maintain our position as the best-in-class CDMO partner, fully equipped with the world's largest manufacturing capacity and provide diverse service offerings to our clients to address new emerging diseases and save lives of patients worldwide."
"Samsung Biologics' achievements over the past decade are remarkable and highly impressive," said Jeong Bok Yoo, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City. "The city will do its best to support the development of the bio industry's infrastructure and further drive Songdo to become a global bio hub."
Samsung Biologics' Plant 4 is currently under stable construction to begin partial operations by October this year, and the company is steadily securing pre-sales with clients. Upon the full completion of Plant 4 in 2023, the company is expected to hold the world's largest biomanufacturing capacity.
About Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a fully integrated CDMO offering state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing services. With proven regulatory approvals, the largest capacity, and the fastest throughput, Samsung Biologics is an award-winning partner of choice and is uniquely able to support the development and manufacturing of biologics products at every stage of the process while meeting the evolving needs of biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.samsungbiologics.com
Samsung Biologics Contact:
Claire Kim
Senior Director of Global Marketing Communications
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Solid Performance and Return to Profitability
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) ("SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of merchandising, marketing, and distribution services with over 25,000+ team members deployed across nine countries, today reports financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Mike Matacunas, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We performed well against our plan, and delivered $.03 earnings per share in the first quarter. While revenue comparisons were difficult due to pent up demand from re-openings in early 2021, we improved profitability as planned, announced exciting new partnerships, and continued making progress on our transformation to a next-generation global software and services business.
"Our team is laser focused on our strategic initiatives and are continuing to build productive global partnerships and programs. While we continue to watch industry competitors, we have elevated the SPAR model. We have created a progressive leadership position in the market to serve our customers with best-in-class merchandising, marketing, and distribution services," concluded Matacunas.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
The Company historically operated under two divisions: Domestic and International. The Domestic division was comprised of all operations within the United States, and the International division was a consolidation of all operations and joint ventures outside of the United States. To better align the business structure with the Company's global growth strategy and leveraging regional footprint, the Company effective January 1, 2022, operates under three (3) divisions: Americas, Asia-Pacific ("APAC") and Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"). The Americas division is comprised of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, APAC is comprised of China, Japan, Australia, and India, and EMEA is comprised of South Africa.
Net revenues were $59 million, comprised of $43 million from Americas and $9 million from EMEA, and $7 million from APAC. Compared to the prior year quarter, total net revenue decreased by 3.4%, Americas decreased over the prior year by 4.9%, EMEA increased by 19.5%, and APAC decreased by 18.1% from the prior year quarter. The decrease in net revenues was primarily due to a 2021 change in a labor law in the Americas (Mexico), the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in APAC, offset partially by revenues from an acquisition in EMEA that anniversaries in July 2022.
Gross profit was $11.8 million, or 20.1% of revenues, compared to $12.3 million, or 20.1% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. Gross profit margins were positively impacted by realization of gross profit improvement initiatives in EMEA, offset by unfavorable margin mix in Americas and APAC.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $9.3 million, or 15.7% of revenues, compared to $9.0 million, or 14.7% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase from the prior year quarter was the result of additional expenditures needed to normalize post-pandemic operations versus the same period prior year, as well continued investment in the growth of the business. The increase in expenses was partially offset by a one-time favorable adjustment for the Majority Stockholders Agreement accrued in December 31, 2021 and executed in January of 2022.
Operating income was $2.1 million versus operating income of $2.7 million from the prior year quarter as explained above.
Net income attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. was $674 thousand, or $0.03 per share, compared to $917 thousand, or $0.04 per share, in the year ago quarter. Adjusted net income attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. (1) in the first quarter was $502 thousand, or $0.02 per share, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.05 per share, in the year ago quarter.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (1) in the 2022 first quarter was $2.4 million, compared to $3.5 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. (1) in the 2022 first quarter was $1.5 million, compared to $2.3 million in the prior year.
Financial Position as of March 31, 2022
The Company's total worldwide liquidity at the end of the first quarter was $18 million, with $14 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and $4 million of unused availability as of March 31, 2022. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, net cash used in operating activities was $3.0 million and capital expenditures, including capitalized software, was $478 thousand. The Company had net working capital of $24.9 million at March 31, 2022.
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2022. To access the call, live by phone, dial (877) 270-2148 and ask for the SPAR Group call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through May 23, 2022, by calling (877) 344-7529 using passcode ID 9679454#. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.sparinc.com/events-and-presentations.
About SPAR Group, Inc.
SPAR Group is a leading global merchandising and marketing services company, providing a broad range of services to retailers, manufacturers, and distributors around the world. With more than 50 years of experience, 25,000+ merchandising specialists around the world, an average of 200,000+ store visits a week and long-term relationships with some of the world's leading manufacturers and retail businesses, we provide specialized capabilities across more than nine countries. Our unique combination of scale, merchandising and marketing expertise, combined with our unwavering commitment to excellence, separate us from the competition. For more information, please visit the SPAR Group's website at http://www.sparinc.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Press Release contains, and the above referenced recorded comments, will contain "forward-looking statements" within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, made by, or respecting, SPAR Group, Inc. ("SGRP") and its subsidiaries (together with SGRP, "SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"), filed in a Current Report on Form 10-Q by SGRP with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 15, 2021. There also are forward-looking statements contained in SGRP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on April 15, 2022, and SGRP's First Amendment to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on May 2, 2022 (as so amended, the "Annual Report"), in SGRP's amended definitive Proxy Statement respecting its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 12, 2021, which SGRP filed with the SEC on July 20, 2021 (the "Proxy Statement"), and the SGRP's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (including the Quarterly Report, the Annual Report and the Proxy Statement, the Information Statement, the Second Special Meeting Proxy/Information Statement, each a "SEC Report"). "Forward-looking statements" are defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and other applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, as amended (together with the Securities Act and Exchange Act, the "Securities Laws").
The forward-looking statements made by the Company in this Press Release may include (without limitation) any expectations, guidance or other information respecting the pursuit or achievement of the Company's corporate strategic objectives. The Company's forward-looking statements also include, in particular and without limitation, those made in "Business", "Risk Factors", "Legal Proceedings", and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Annual Report. You can identify forward-looking statements in such information by the Company's use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "estimate", "anticipate", "continue", "plan", "project" or similar words or variations or negatives of those words.
You should carefully consider (and not place undue reliance on) the Company's forward-looking statements, risk factors and the other risks, cautions and information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into this Press Release, the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement and the other applicable SEC Reports that could cause the Company's actual performance or condition (including its assets, business, clients, capital, cash flow, credit, expenses, financial condition, income, liabilities, liquidity, locations, marketing, operations, performance, prospects, sales, strategies, taxation or other achievement, results, risks, trends or condition) to differ materially from the performance or condition planned, intended, anticipated, estimated or otherwise expected by the Company (collectively, "expectations") and described in the information in the Company's forward-looking and other statements, whether expressed or implied. Although the Company believes them to be reasonable, those expectations involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unpredictable factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause those expectations to fail to occur or be realized or such actual performance or condition to be materially and adversely different from the Company's expectations. In addition, new risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Company to predict these matters or how they may arise or affect the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot assure you that its expectations will be achieved in whole or in part, that the Company has identified all potential risks, or that the Company can successfully avoid or mitigate such risks in whole or in part, any of which could be significant and materially adverse to the Company and the value of your investment in SGRP's Common Stock.
You should also carefully review the risk factors described in the Annual Report (See Item 1A – Risk Factors) and any other risks, cautions or information made, contained or noted in or incorporated by reference into the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement or other applicable SEC Report. All forward-looking and other statements or information attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly subject to and qualified by all such risk factors and other risks, cautions and information.
The Company does not intend or promise, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, risk factors or other risks, cautions or information (in whole or in part), whether as a result of new information, risks or uncertainties, future events or recognition or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable law.
Company Contact:
SPAR Group, Inc.
Fay DeVriese, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 248-364-8450
Investor Relations Contact:
Three Part Advisors, LLC
Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper
Tel: 214-616-2207
- Financial Statements Follow –
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net income attributable to SPAR Group and related per share amounts represents net income attributable to SPAR Group adjusted for the removal of a one-time positive adjustment related to the majority stockholders change of control agreement accrued in 2021 and realized in January of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, (iv) share based compensation expense, (v) nonrecurring legal settlement costs and associated legal expenses unrelated to the Company's core operations. These metrics are supplemental measures of our operating performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. We present Adjusted net income attributable to SPAR Group and per share amounts, and Adjusted EBITDA because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. Our calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. The following tables present a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to these measures for the periods presented:
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Actor Cary Elwes bitten by rattlesnake
(Gray News) - Though it wasn’t a “Rodent of Unusual Size,” or ROUS, it still delivered a fearsome bite.
Actor Cary Elwes said he was hospitalized after he was bitten by rattlesnake, he revealed in an Instagram post showing his injured finger.
Warning: The wounded finger looks pretty nasty.
Elwes is best known for his work in the ‘80s movie “The Princess Bride,” which included the oversized rodents he referenced in his post.
Elwes said he was “grateful to the staff of Malibu Urgent Care, LA County Fire Dept. and the staff and medical professionals at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for their great care.”
The bite happened Saturday as Elwes was working in the yard of his Malibu home, KABC reported.
Elwes said he’s “recovering well.”
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Boy dies in hot car parked outside Miami-area preschool
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:37 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a 3-year-old boy died after being left inside a car outside a South Florida preschool as temperatures reached the mid-90s.
Rabbi Benzion Korf said late Monday that the child’s parents are staff members at the Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami Gardens, and his siblings attend the preschool as well.
The rabbi said “no words can capture the heartbreak and sadness we feel.”
The Miami Herald reported that Miami Gardens police were interviewing the child’s father late Monday, and authorities said they believe the child spent as many as six hours inside the vehicle.
Grief counselors will be at the education center on Tuesday.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 16, 2022, Pampa Energía S.A. ("Pampa" or the "Company") announced the commencement of an offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") any and all of the outstanding 7.375% Notes due 2023 (CUSIP Nos. 71647X AA5 and P7873P AE6 ISIN Nos. US71647XAA54 and USP7873PAE62) (the "Old Notes") for newly issued 9.500% Notes due 2026 of Pampa (the "New Notes") and certain cash consideration, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the exchange offer memorandum dated June 16, 2022 (as amended and supplemented by the announcements made by Pampa on July 7 and 18, 2022, the "Exchange Offer Memorandum"), the related eligibility letter (the "Eligibility Letter") and, where applicable, the related letter of transmittal (together the "Exchange Offer Documents"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Exchange Offer Documents.
Pampa hereby announces that the Exchange Offer expired as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 29, 2022.
D.F. King & Co, Inc., acting as information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer (the "Information and Exchange Agent"), advised Pampa that (i) US$193,802,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 38.8% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding, have been tendered (not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer under Option A and (ii) US$213,291,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 42.7 % of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding, have been tendered (not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer under Option B, totaling a participation of US$407,093,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 81.4% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding.
As previously announced on July 18, 2022, the Early Participation Date and the Expiration Date were the same. Therefore, Eligible Holders who validly tendered their Old Notes are eligible to receive the Early Exchange Consideration and there will be no Late Exchange Consideration. The Old Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer are sufficient to satisfy the Minimum Participation Condition.
Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, Pampa has accepted for exchange all validly tendered Old Notes and intends to pay the Early Exchange Consideration for Old Notes validly tendered, together with the Accrued Interest Payment, on the Settlement Date, which is expected to be on or about August 8, 2022. On the Settlement Date, Pampa expects to issue US$292,796,835 aggregate principal amount of New Notes and to pay US$122,127,894.75 cash consideration as total consideration for the Old Notes validly tendered into the Exchange Offer. For each US$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange, Eligible Holders will receive, as applicable: (a) Option A (Early A Consideration): approximately (i) US$377.2 in New Notes and (ii) US$630.2 in cash; or (b) Option B (Early B Consideration): US$1,030 in New Notes.
Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offer or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to the Information and Exchange Agent at (877) 732-3617 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (bankers and brokers). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer Memorandum is available to Eligible Holders upon request at www.dfking.com/pampa until the consummation or termination of the Exchange Offer.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Santander Investment Securities Inc. acted as the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers (the "Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the Joint Dealer Managers (the "Joint Dealer Managers" and, together with the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers, the "Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U and Banco Santander Argentina S.A acted as local placement agents.
Subject to applicable law, the Exchange Offer may be amended in any respect, extended or, upon failure of a condition to be satisfied or waived prior to the Settlement Date, terminated, at any time and for any reason. Although we have no present plans or arrangements to do so, we reserve the right to amend, at any time, the terms of the Exchange Offer (including, without limitation, the conditions thereto) in accordance with applicable law.
Important Notice
This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, and none of the New Notes has been or will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or any state securities law. They may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer of the New Notes for sale, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which any offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any person considering making an investment decision relating to any securities must inform itself independently based solely on an offering memorandum to be provided to eligible investors in the future in connection with any such securities before taking any such investment decision.
This announcement is directed only to holders of Old Notes who are (A) "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (B) (x) outside the United States as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, (y) if located within a Member State of the European Economic Area ("EEA") or in the United Kingdom, "qualified investors" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation") and (z) if outside the EEA or the UK, are eligible to receive this offer under the laws of its jurisdiction. No offer of any kind is being made to any beneficial owner of Old Bonds who does not meet the above criteria or any other beneficial owner located in a jurisdiction where the Exchange Offer Solicitation is not permitted by law.
The distribution of materials relating to the Exchange Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The Exchange Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the Exchange Offer come into your possession, you are required by the Company to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the Exchange Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the Exchange Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a dealer manager or any affiliate of a dealer manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the Exchange Offer shall be deemed to be made by the dealer manager or such affiliate on behalf of the Company in that jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on expectations and assumptions on the date of this press release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, and factors over which the Company has no control. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so, unless otherwise required by law.
Notice to Investors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, (a) a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation"); and (b) the expression "offer" includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the New Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore otherwise offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom. For these purposes: (a) the expression retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of the following: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EUWA); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the "FSMA") and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA and (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA; and (b) the expression an offer includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
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SÃO PAULO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
1Q22 X 1Q21 HIGHLIGHTS
- Consolidated vehicle traffic increased by 5.6%. Excluding ViaCosteira, NovaDutra, RioSP and RodoNorte, the increase was 6.2% in the period.
- The number of passengers transported in airports increased by 92.4% in the period. Excluding South and Central Blocks , the increase was 81.8% in the period.
- The number of passengers transported in mobility units increased by 92.8% in the period. Excluding Lines 8 and 9, the increase was 39.7% in the period.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew by 176%, with a margin of 86.2% (13.4 p.p.). Same-basis adjusted EBITDA1 increased by 30.7%, with a margin of 60.4% (0.5 p.p.).
- Net Income totaled R$3,452.5 million, compared to a R$688.9 million profit in 1Q21. On the same base1, Net Loss totaled R$89.3 million, compared to a R$204.2 million net income.
- On March 31, 2022, through a Material Fact, the Company disclosed that it signed the Definitive Agreement, whose object is to extend the term of AutoBAn's concession agreement until 12/31/2037, establish the final amounts recognized in the Preliminary Agreement and, terminate the legal actions related to the objects of the Definitive Agreement.
- On March 31, 2022, through a Material Fact, the Company disclosed that it signed the TAM 25/2022, whose object is to extend the term of ViaOeste 's concession agreement in 380 days, as well as the new investments referring to the New Access to the City of Osasco and to the Works on the side roads of SP-280, between km 23 and 32.
- On April 19, 2022, CCR informed its shareholders that it would begin paying interim dividends, of approximately R$0.08 per common share, on April 29, 2022.
- Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an impact in demand and, consequently, CCR's 1Q22 results. For more details, please refer to Note 1.1 of the Quarterly Information.
1. Same-basis adjustments are described in the same-basis comparison section.
1. Net revenue excludes construction revenue.
2. The same-basis effects are described in the same-basis comparison section.
3. Calculated by adding Net Revenue, Construction Revenue, Cost of Services, and Administrative Expenses.
4. The adjusted EBIT and EBITDA margins were calculated by dividing adjusted EBIT and EBITDA by net revenue, excluding construction revenue.
5. Calculated by excluding non-cash expenses: depreciation and amortization, provision for maintenance, and accrual of prepaid concession expenses.
Conference Calls/Webcast
Access to the conference calls/webcasts:
Conference call in Portuguese with simultaneous translation into English:
Friday, may 13, 2022
12:00 p.m. São Paulo / 11:00 a.m. New York
Participants calling from Brazil: (11) 4090-1621 or (11) 3181-8565
Participants calling from the U.S.: (+1) 412 717-9627
Access Code: CCR
Replay: (11) 3193 1012
Code: 8366456# or 5097751#
The instructions to participate in these events are available on CCR's website: www.ccr.com.br/ri.
IR Contacts
Flávia Godoy: (+55 11) 3048-5955
Douglas Ribeiro: (+55 11) 3048-6353
Cauê Cunha: (+55 11) 3048-2108
Caique Moraes: (+55 11) 3048-2108
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MALTA, N.Y., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalFoundries Inc. (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSR"), for onsemi's proposed acquisition of GF's East Fishkill, NY site and fabrication facilities announced in 2019.
The expiration of the HSR waiting period satisfies all of the necessary regulatory requirements and the transaction is on track to close at the end of 2022 as planned.
The three-year transition period has enabled GF to further optimize its assets globally as it intensified investments in the differentiated technologies that are fueling the company's growth while securing a long-term future for the East Fishkill facility and its employees.
GlobalFoundries® (GF®) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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TORONTO (AP) — All members of the New York Yankees’ active roster were permitted to cross the border into Canada for a three-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays beginning Monday night, indicating they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
“This is obviously what I had hoped for,” manager Aaron Boone said. “Fortunate that we’re in the position that we’re all able to be here.”
Canada’s government requires a person must have received a second vaccine dose — or one dose of Johnson & Johnson — at least 14 days prior to entry.
During spring training, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status.
Boone had previously said he would speak to unvaccinated players to stress the importance of being available for games against the Blue Jays this season. Boone acknowledged having such conversations, but would not elaborate on them.
“I had some conversations at times with guys, I’ll just kind of leave it at that,” he said. “I feel strongly that this is very much a personal choice. Certainly, whatever happened, I was going to respect whatever choice anyone made in that regard.”
The Yankees began the day with a nine-game winning streak and the best record in the majors at 16-6. Judge has hit five home runs in his last five games.
Last week, the Boston Red Sox had to put pitchers Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford on the restricted list before a four-game series in Toronto. The Red Sox lost three of four.
AL East opponents make three trips across the border each season. The Yankees return to Toronto in June, and again in September.
Players who go on the restricted list because they are unvaccinated against COVID-19 do not get paid and do not accrue major league service time.
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Tech leader Kumar Abhimanyu to lead expansion of partnerships across vertical enterprise AI businesses as company growth continues
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI, a leader in high-value enterprise AI SaaS for strategic industries, announced today that Kumar Abhimanyu ("Abhi") has joined the company as senior vice president and global head of strategic partnerships.
Abhi will oversee the management and expansion of partner relationships across SymphonyAI's vertical businesses. The company is growing rapidly, with more than 1,400 customers in industries including financial crime prevention, retail, CPG, manufacturing, media, public sector, and IT. In addition to working with existing partners, Abhi will create and maintain processes to secure new partnerships and seamlessly integrate those brought in via all growth channels.
"The evolution of our business requires ongoing communication and collaboration with our partners," said SymphonyAI CEO Sanjay Dhawan. "Our data operations, technology stack, and vertical expertise set us apart, and together with technology and go-to-market partners, we create joint success and value for our customers and our own businesses. Abhi's depth of experience in managing and growing partnerships in the tech sector will further support and enhance that strategy to support our growth."
"The combination of SymphonyAI's technology and human expertise is unlike any other enterprise AI offering," said Abhimanyu. "Strategic partnerships with market-leading companies are core to our growth strategy and global market leadership. To keep scaling and supporting pipeline velocity, we are combining the global field sales force for the vertical segments with the global partner ecosystem for rapid sales growth. I look forward to working with SymphonyAI's existing and future technology and go-to-market partners to increase the market impact and accelerate the digital transformation journey of our customers."
Abhi joins SymphonyAI from Cerence, where he was senior vice president leading global client-facing functions, including field sales, channel partnerships, sales engineering, and commercial sales operations. Previously, he was the vice president of Samsung/HARMAN, focused on SaaS solutions for automotive, hi-tech, media, and communications industries. Before that, Abhi held senior positions with frog design, Capgemini/Aricent, and General Motors/Hughes Software supporting clients worldwide across engineering, product management, business unit management, and sales leadership roles.
Abhi's appointment comes on the heels of several executive announcements. To see recent appointments, please refer to https://www.symphonyai.com/news/.
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, finance, manufacturing, media, IT/enterprise service management, and the public sector. SymphonyAI has many leading enterprise customers in each of these industries. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly, thanks to the work of 2,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is a SAIGroup company, backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.
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BAODING, China, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 16, GWM HAVAL H6 GT made its debut in Red Bull Quicksand in South Africa, attracting wide attention.
As the official automotive sponsor of the event, GWM showed HAVAL H6 GT to the audience. The Red Bull Quicksand is known as one of the world's most difficult "1-mile" races and thus is extremely challenging. The characteristics of the event perfectly fit the powerful sports performance of HAVAL H6 GT.
To make local customers learn more about HAVAL H6 GT, GWM established a VIP Experience Area, attracting a large audience to experience the car. At the event site, GWM also conducted a questionnaire survey. During the event, many audience expressed their love and expectation for HAVAL H6 GT. At the same time, a lot of audience also asked about the launch date of this model.
HAVAL H6 GT is a brand-new Coupe SUV based on the GWM L.E.M.O.N. platform. The sports performance of the model lies in stylish design, outstanding power system, personalized driving experience and other aspects.
The appearance of HAVAL H6 GT on display is inspired by sharks, creating a strong sense of sports. This vehicle adopts a shark-based bionic aesthetic design. Its front face is designed with shark pectoral fin as the theme, with a large shark teeth-based air intake grille, creating a powerful visual impact like a shark. The car also has a streamlined roof and fastback style body, with smooth and elegant lines, which looks very powerful, just like the vigorous posture of a shark.
The interior design of HAVAL H6 GT combines sporty performance and sense of technology. The vehicle integrates many fashionable and smart details, such as shift knob, multifunctional steering wheel with paddle shifters and digital screen. These distinctive details can satisfy users' pursuit of intelligent cars, and create a dynamic interior atmosphere for them.
Excellent power system and driving pleasure are also the most eye-catching features of HAVAL H6 GT. In order to meet the requirements of users under different driving conditions, it is equipped with an upgraded 4N20 2.0T engine. The maximum torque of the engine can reach 320N·m, providing users with strong acceleration performance. Based on the driving habits of different users, the car also provides a track mode. When the mode is activated, the vehicle can not only provide drivers with more power, but also burst out exhaust sound wave like a sports car. This kind of feature can make them enjoy the pleasure, just like driving a racing car.
HAVAL H6 GT is now launched in the markets of Iraq and Australia. GWM plans to officially launch it in South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Chile and other markets in the following months to provide a diversified experience for more users.
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SÃO PAULO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL e B3: GOLL4), ("GOL" or "Company"), Brazil's largest domestic airline, in addition to the Material Fact disclosed on September 15, 2021, and February 7, 2022, announces that on the date hereof its board of directors approved a capital increase of up to 67,347,010 preferred shares in the amount of R$2,873,696,916.70 and a minimum of 22,224,513 preferred shares in the amount of R$948,319,969.71 (the "Capital Increase").
In the context of the Capital Increase, the shareholders of the Company are entitled to pro rata preemptive in the subscription of preferred shares and may assign such preemptive rights to third parties. The exercise period of the preemptive rights shall be thirty (30) calendar days from April 13, 2022 (including this date), to May 13, 2022 (including this date). The right to proportionally subscribe for preferred shares according to the preemptive rights referred to in this release has not been registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and will not be offered or extended absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
The information on the capital increase, including the procedures for the exercise of the preemptive rights by the shareholders, are described in the Notice to the Shareholders disclosed today by the Company and available on the websites of CVM (www.cvm.gov.br), B3 (www.b3.com.br) and the Company (www.voegol.com.br/ri)
About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.
GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshare and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 15,000 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 127 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ir.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gradian Health Systems (Gradian) is proud to announce a strategic relationship with Canon Virginia Inc. (CVI). This announcement marks the collaboration of two mission driven organizations, with a common goal of addressing disparities within healthcare globally.
This collaboration builds on Gradian's decade plus work developing and supporting medical technology in resource-limited settings and CVI's 37 years of established manufacturing excellence and medical device expertise. CVI will assume manufacturing operations for Gradian's flagship product, the UAM, an anesthesia machine designed to work in the absence of electricity and medical oxygen and establish manufacturing operations for Gradian's newest product – the K-O2. CVI plans to be in full scale production of both products by the end of 2022. The UAM and K-O2 are specifically designed to better enable access to anesthesia and oxygen therapy, respectively, by addressing resource constraints that often prevent medical providers from being able to deliver continuous care for patients.
"We are very excited to partner with Canon," said Lina Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Gradian Health Systems. "At Gradian, we know how important it is to work with partners whose missions align with ours. Canon's proven expertise is unmatched – both in manufacturing and as a partner to work side-by-side with us to build a better future in healthcare. We are looking forward to what we hope will be a longstanding relationship with Canon."
Years of industry and manufacturing experience make both Gradian and CVI uniquely qualified to embark on a collaboration designed to deliver top of the line solutions that enable providers to offer premier care for their patients. By combining their excellence in manufacturing and product quality, the two organizations aim to create world-class products that address some of the biggest healthcare challenges to date.
"CVI and Gradian share many of the same values – a commitment to our customers, quality, and efficient manufacturing services to name a few," said Ronald Kurz, Sr. Director and General Manager, Business Operations Group / Medical, Canon Virginia, Inc. Our corporate philosophy, is driven by the Japanese principle, 'Kyosei,' the concept that all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, are harmoniously living and working together into the future,' and we are proud to be working with a partner who is equally committed to this mission. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and resources to our partners and are very excited to see what the future holds for healthcare world-wide."
Today's announcement marks the beginning of a relationship that aims to build on both companies' commitment to addressing inequities in healthcare and helping to ensure that everyone has access to the best health services possible.
Gradian Health Systems is a nonprofit medical technology company that works in partnership with healthcare providers to design and introduce user-centric solutions that address gaps in technology solutions, training, and customer service. With innovations in anesthesia, critical care, and oxygen therapy, Gradian has enabled healthcare teams to provide high-quality, safe care to more than 2.2 million patients across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Working in partnership with health facilities, national governments, global NGOs, and medical technology partners, Gradian is also revolutionizing the way that life-changing innovations are introduced by ensuring that healthcare providers are fully equipped to use their products with a hands-on training and reliable customer support model. Learn more at: gradianhealth.org
Located in Newport News, Va., Canon Virginia, Inc. serves as the Canon manufacturing, engineering, recycling, and technical support center for the Americas. Canon Virginia produces new products using advanced manufacturing methodologies while also serving as a factory service center providing expert customer service in the repair and refurbishment of Canon products. Canon Virginia's manufacturing services extend to injection mold making, contract manufacturing, medical contract manufacturing and aftermarket services. For more information, call 1-866-99-CANON or visit https://www.cvi.canon.com/manufacturing-services/.
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of AbbVie Inc. ("AbbVie" or the "Company") (NYSE: ABBV) between April 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
AbbVie is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. The Company's biggest drug, Humira (an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat illnesses such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis ("RA")) was, in 2021 (aside from COVID-19 vaccines), the world's best-selling prescription drug, with net revenue of more than $20 billion in 2021. Humira accounts for more than a third of AbbVie's net revenue.
While patents have protected Humira's blockbuster profits for years, biosimilar drugs will be permitted to enter the market and compete directly with Humira beginning in 2023. Accordingly, AbbVie's future revenue and earnings depend in large part on the Company's ability to develop new sources of revenue to offset reduced Humira sales. Rinvoq, an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured by AbbVie and used to treat RA and other diseases by inhibiting Janus kinase ("JAK") enzymes, was touted as one such drug.
Rinvoq was initially approved in the United States to treat only moderate to severe RA. However, AbbVie was actively pursuing additional treatment indications and, in 2020, asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") to approve Rinvoq for the treatment of several other diseases, including psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and atopic dermatitis.
Rinvoq uses the same mechanism of action as other JAK inhibitor drugs, including Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR (collectively, "Xeljanz"), which are manufactured by Pfizer Inc. ("Pfizer"), and Olumiant, manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company ("Eli Lilly"). Beginning in February 2019, the FDA repeatedly warned the public that the Xeljanz safety trial indicated that certain dosages of Xeljanz were associated with elevated risks of serious heart-related issues, cancer, and other adverse events.
Notwithstanding the pharmacological similarities between Rinvoq and Xeljanz, during the Class Period, Defendants conditioned investors to view Rinvoq as far safer than Xeljanz while downplaying the likelihood that the FDA would take regulatory action against Rinvoq as a result of Xeljanz's problematic safety profile.
On June 25, 2021, AbbVie revealed that contrary to a previous announcement, the FDA would not complete its review of several of the expanded treatment indications for Rinvoq by the end of June due to its ongoing evaluation of safety concerns associated with Xeljanz. On this news, the price of AbbVie common stock declined $1.76 per share, or approximately 1.5%, from a close of $114.74 per share on June 24, 2021, to close at $112.98 per share on June 25, 2021.
Then, on September 1, 2021, the FDA announced that final results from the Xeljanz safety trial established an increased risk of serious adverse events, even with low doses of Xeljanz. As a result, the FDA determined that it would require new and updated warnings for Xeljanz and Rinvoq because Rinvoq "share[s] similar mechanisms of action with Xeljanz" and "may have similar risks as seen in the Xeljanz safety trial." The FDA also indicated that it would further limit approved indications for Rinvoq as a result of these safety concerns.
On this news, the price of AbbVie common stock declined more than 7% to close at $112.27 per share on September 1, 2021.
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2022 and updated its financial outlook for fiscal year 2022.
Preliminary Third Quarter 2022 Results
- Sales are expected to increase by approximately 3% in the third quarter from the year-ago period. In constant currency, sales are expected to increase by approximately 6% driven by growth in both the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments. Both comparisons include an estimated 1% unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Company's Kitchen Basics business.
- Operating income is expected to be approximately $223 million in the third quarter compared to $265 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income is expected to be approximately $226 million compared to $272 million in the third quarter of 2021.
- Earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.79 in the third quarter, comparable to the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.65 as compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period.
- For fiscal year 2022, McCormick updated its sales, operating income, and earnings per share outlook.
Chairman and CEO's Remarks
Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman and CEO, stated, "Our third quarter sales were a record and while strong fell short of our own expectations. Our results were led by the continued growth momentum of our Flavor Solutions segment. We divested our Kitchen Basics business during the quarter which impacted our Consumer segment growth. Growth in the Consumer segment was also tempered by the moderation of elevated consumption trends that we anticipated in the second half of the year, which occurred earlier than expected. Broad pressure on consumers' cost of living from inflation has resulted in higher price elasticity than expected, although still below historical levels. We are increasing our brand marketing investments in our updated outlook and are focusing its messaging on value, which we are confident, combined with our innovation behind price pack architecture and category management initiatives, will continue to drive growth. Cooking at home remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, reinforcing our expectation that the shift in consumer demand to at-home-consumption will be sustained.
"During the third quarter, supply chain challenges continued, and supply recovery of certain constrained materials has taken longer than expected. We also continued to incur elevated costs to meet high demand in some parts of our business, while in other parts of our business, where demand has moderated, we are experiencing lower operating leverage. Across the supply chain, managing inventory levels and eliminating inefficiencies have been a focus. Overall, the normalization of our supply chain costs is taking longer than expected, pressuring gross margin. Over the coming months, we will be aggressively driving the elimination of supply chain inefficiencies.
"We remain confident that we are well positioned for the long term and will successfully navigate this dynamic global environment with our strong global portfolio and proven track record of execution."
Preliminary Third Quarter 2022 Results
Third quarter sales are expected to increase approximately 3% from the year-ago period, including an expected approximate 3% unfavorable impact from currency. Sales growth is expected to be driven by pricing actions the Company has realized, partially offset by a decline in volume and product mix, including the impact of the Kitchen Basics divestiture.
Third quarter sales are expected to grow at a constant currency three-year compounded annual growth rate of approximately 7% for the total Company off of a pre-pandemic baseline of 2019 showing the sustained momentum in the business across both the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments.
Operating income is expected to be approximately $223 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $265 million in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding special charges, as well as transaction and integration expenses, adjusted operating income is expected to be approximately $226 million compared to $272 million in the year-ago period. This decline is a result of gross margin compression, primarily in our Flavor Solutions segment, with higher brand marketing investments also contributing.
Earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.79 in the third quarter of 2022, which is comparable to the third quarter of 2021. The net favorable impact of the gain on the sale of the Kitchen Basics business, special charges and transaction and integration expenses is expected to increase earnings per share by approximately $0.14 in the third quarter of 2022. Special charges and transaction and integration expenses lowered earnings per share by approximately $0.01 in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding these impacts, adjusted earnings per share is expected to be approximately $0.65 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period. This expected decrease is projected to primarily be driven by lower adjusted operating income.
The Company has not yet completed its quarterly financial close process for the third fiscal quarter of 2022. This update does not present all necessary information for an understanding of McCormick's financial condition as of the date of this release, or its results of operations for the third quarter. As McCormick completes its quarterly financial close process and finalizes its financial statements for the quarter, it will be required to make significant judgments in a number of areas. It is possible that the Company may identify items that require adjustments to the preliminary financial information set forth above and those changes could be material. The Company intends to provide its full financial results for the third quarter on October 6, 2022. Until that time, the preliminary results described in this press release are estimates and remain subject to change based on management's ongoing review of results of the quarter and completion of its quarterly financial close process.
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Outlook
For fiscal year 2022, McCormick updated its financial outlook to reflect its preliminary third quarter results, moderation of consumption trends earlier than expected, slower supply chain cost normalization, the divestiture of the Kitchen Basics business, and a more unfavorable impact of foreign currency rates.
The Company expects foreign currency rates in 2022 to unfavorably impact net sales by 3%, as compared to 2% in its previous financial outlook, and continues to expect adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share to be impacted unfavorably by 2%.
The Company expects 2022 sales to range from comparable to 2021 to an increase of 2%, which in constant currency is sales growth of 3% to 5%. These comparisons include an unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Company's Kitchen Basics business. The Company previously expected to grow sales 3% to 5%, or 5% to 7% in constant currency.
McCormick is projecting 2022 gross profit margin to be 330 to 280 basis points lower than 2021. In 2021, $11 million of special charges and transaction and integration expenses lowered the Company's gross margin. Excluding this impact, the Company is projecting 2022 gross profit margin to be 350 to 300 basis points lower than 2021, primarily driven by the Company's Flavor Solutions segment. This projection includes the Company's reaffirmation of its previous expectation of an increase in cost inflation in the high teens.
Operating income in 2022 is expected to decline 10% to 8% from $1.02 billion in 2021. The Company expects approximately $46 million of special charges in 2022 that relate to previously approved organization and streamlining actions as well as integration expenses related to the FONA acquisition of approximately $2 million in 2022. Excluding the impact of special charges and transaction and integration expenses in 2022 and 2021, the Company projects adjusted operating income to decline 13% to 11%, which in constant currency is 11% to 9%. The revised guidance is driven by the updated sales and adjusted gross margin outlooks as well as a higher level of brand marketing investments, which is now projected to be a low single digit increase compared to 2021. The Company's projection also includes reaffirmation of its previous expectation of approximately $85 million of cost savings led by the Company's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program. The Company previously expected adjusted operating income to range from comparable to an increase of 2%, or 2% to 4% in constant currency.
McCormick projects earnings per share to be in the range of $2.64 to $2.69, compared to $2.80 in 2021. The Company expects the net favorable impact of the gain on the sale of the Kitchen Basics business, special charges and transaction and integration expenses to increase earnings per share by approximately $0.01 in 2022. Excluding these impacts, the Company projects 2022 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.63 to $2.68, as compared to previously reported guidance of $3.03 to $3.08 and adjusted earnings per share of $3.05 in 2021. The revised guidance is driven by the updated adjusted operating income outlook and includes an approximate $0.02 unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Kitchen Basics business.
McCormick will report its full third quarter 2022 financial results and conduct a related conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables below include financial measures of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These represent non-GAAP financial measures which are prepared as a complement to our financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. These financial measures exclude the impact, as applicable, of the following:
Special charges – In our consolidated income statement, we include a separate line item captioned "Special charges" in arriving at our consolidated operating income. Special charges consist of expenses associated with certain actions undertaken by the Company to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness and are of such significance in terms of both up-front costs and organizational/structural impact to require advance approval by our Management Committee. Upon presentation of any such proposed action (including details with respect to estimated costs, which generally consist principally of employee severance and related benefits, together with ancillary costs associated with the action that may include a non-cash component or a component which relates to inventory adjustments that are included in cost of goods sold; impacted employees or operations; expected timing; and expected savings) to the Management Committee and the Committee's advance approval, expenses associated with the approved action are classified as special charges upon recognition and monitored on an ongoing basis through completion.
Transaction and integration expenses associated with the Cholula and FONA acquisitions – We exclude certain costs associated with our acquisitions of Cholula and FONA in November and December 2020, respectively, and their subsequent integration into the Company. Such costs, which we refer to as "Transaction and integration expenses", include transaction costs associated with each acquisition, as well as integration costs following the respective acquisition, including the impact of the acquisition date fair value adjustment for inventories, together with the impact of discrete tax items, if any, directly related to each acquisition.
Income from sale of unconsolidated operations – We exclude the gain realized upon our sale of an unconsolidated operation that occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The sale of our 26% interest in Eastern Condiments Private Ltd resulted in a gain of $13.4 million, net of tax of $5.7 million. The gain is included in Income from unconsolidated operations in our consolidated income statement for the year ended November 30, 2021.
Gain on sale of Kitchen Basics - We exclude the expected gain realized upon our sale of the Kitchen Basics business in August 2022. For the three months ended August 31, 2022, we expect a gain, after tax, associated with the sale of approximately $40 million.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are important. The exclusion of the items noted above provides additional information that enables enhanced comparisons to prior periods and, accordingly, facilitates the development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. This information is also used by management to measure the profitability of our ongoing operations and analyze our business performance and trends.
These non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but they should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because other companies may not calculate them in the same manner that we do. We intend to continue to provide these non-GAAP financial measures as part of our future earnings discussions and, therefore, the inclusion of these non-GAAP financial measures will provide consistency in our financial reporting. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP financial measures is provided below (expected amounts for the three months ended August 31, 2022):
Because we are a multi-national company, we are subject to variability of our reported U.S. dollar results due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Those changes have been volatile over the past several years. The exclusion of the effects of foreign currency exchange, or what we refer to as amounts expressed "on a constant currency basis", is a non-GAAP measure. We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides additional information that enables enhanced comparison to prior periods excluding the translation effects of changes in rates of foreign currency exchange and provides additional insight into the underlying performance of our operations located outside of the U.S. It should be noted that our presentation herein of amounts and percentage changes on a constant currency basis does not exclude the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses (that is, the impact of transactions denominated in other than the local currency of any of our subsidiaries in their local currency reported results).
Percentage changes in sales expressed on a constant currency basis are presented excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange. To present this information for historical periods, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the comparative year, rather than at the actual average exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year. As a result, the foreign currency impact is equal to the expected current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the comparative year. The following provides our expected increase in sales for the third quarter of 2022.
To present "constant currency" information for the fiscal year 2022 projection, projected sales and adjusted operating income for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the company's budgeted exchange rates for 2022 and are compared to the 2021 results, translated into U.S. dollars using the same 2022 budgeted exchange rates, rather than at the average actual exchange rates in effect during fiscal year 2021.
The following provides a reconciliation of our estimated earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for 2022 and actual results for 2021:
Live Webcast
As previously announced, McCormick will be participating in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 8, 2022, at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Representing McCormick will be Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman & CEO; Brendan Foley, President & COO; and Mike Smith, Executive Vice President & CFO. A live audio webcast of the session will be available on the McCormick website ir.mccormick.com. If you are unable to listen to the live webcast, the event will be archived on ir.mccormick.com.
As a reminder, McCormick is scheduled to conduct a conference call and webcast of its third quarter 2022 financial results on October 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman & CEO; Mike Smith, Executive Vice President & CFO; Brendan Foley, President & COO; and Kasey Jenkins, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President, Investor Relations will be hosting the call.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this release, including statements concerning expected performance, such as those relating to net sales, operating income, gross margin, earnings, cost savings, transaction and integration expenses, special charges, acquisitions, brand marketing support, volume and product mix, income tax expense and the impact of foreign currency rates are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "believe" and "plan." These statements may relate to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, suppliers, consumers, customers, and employees; disruptions or inefficiencies in the supply chain; the expected results of operations of businesses acquired by the company, including the acquisitions of Cholula and FONA; the expected impact of the inflationary cost environment, including commodity, packaging materials and transportation costs on our business; the expected impact of pricing actions on the company's results of operations and gross margins; the expected impact of factors affecting our supply chain, including transportation capacity, labor shortages, and absenteeism; the expected impact of productivity improvements, including those associated with our Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program and global enablement initiative; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the potential for broader economic disruption; expected working capital improvements; expectations regarding growth potential in various geographies and markets, including the impact from customer, channel, category, and e-commerce expansion; expected trends in net sales and earnings performance and other financial measures; the expected timing and costs of implementing our business transformation initiative, which includes the implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; the expected impact of accounting pronouncements; the expectations of pension and postretirement plan contributions and anticipated charges associated with those plans; the holding period and market risks associated with financial instruments; the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations; the adequacy of internally generated funds and existing sources of liquidity, such as the availability of bank financing; the anticipated sufficiency of future cash flows to enable the payments of interest and repayment of short- and long-term debt as well as quarterly dividends and the ability to issue additional debt securities; and expectations regarding purchasing shares of McCormick's common stock under the existing repurchase authorization.
These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Results may be materially affected by factors such as: the company's ability to drive revenue growth; the company's ability to increase pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressures on the cost of our products; damage to the company's reputation or brand name; loss of brand relevance; increased private label use; product quality, labeling, or safety concerns; negative publicity about our products; actions by, and the financial condition of, competitors and customers; the longevity of mutually beneficial relationships with our large customers; the ability to identify, interpret and react to changes in consumer preference and demand; business interruptions due to natural disasters, unexpected events or public health crises, including COVID-19; issues affecting the company's supply chain and procurement of raw materials, including fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw and packaging materials; labor shortage, turnover and labor cost increases; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the potential for broader economic disruption; government regulation, and changes in legal and regulatory requirements and enforcement practices; the lack of successful acquisition and integration of new businesses; global economic and financial conditions generally, availability of financing, interest and inflation rates, and the imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other similar restrictions; foreign currency fluctuations; the effects of increased level of debt service following the Cholula and FONA acquisitions as well as the effects that such increased debt service may have on the company's ability to borrow or the cost of any such additional borrowing, our credit rating, and our ability to react to certain economic and industry conditions; risks associated with the phase-out of LIBOR; impairments of indefinite-lived intangible assets; assumptions we have made regarding the investment return on retirement plan assets, and the costs associated with pension obligations; the stability of credit and capital markets; risks associated with the company's information technology systems, including the threat of data breaches and cyber-attacks; the company's inability to successfully implement our business transformation initiative; fundamental changes in tax laws; including interpretations and assumptions we have made, and guidance that may be issued, and volatility in our effective tax rate; climate change; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters; infringement of intellectual property rights, and those of customers; litigation, legal and administrative proceedings; the company's inability to achieve expected and/or needed cost savings or margin improvements; negative employee relations; and other risks described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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SUV crashes into Nike Store at Wrentham Outlets
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WRENTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Three people were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed into the Nike store at the Wrentham Outlets Friday night.
Wrentham Police said at about 7:15 p.m., the SUV was backing out of a parking space and continued in reverse through the front window of the store.
The store was open, but no employees or customers were injured.
Three people inside the SUV were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Police are reviewing surveillance video. No charges have been filed.
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ALBANY — COVID-19 seems to have taken us all on a ride on a storm-tossed ocean for more than two years, with high waves of climbing cases and troughs when numbers go down. And there likely is more rough water ahead.
The latest wave, which was nowhere near as big as previous peaks, seems to be receding.
The medical community has expressed concern about what could happen with students returning to school and the cooler months when people tend to be more cooped up indoors.
The recent increases in cases have followed holidays when people tend to gather, and two of the biggest of those are on the horizon.
But as of Thursday, things were looking better locally. There were 24 patients at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany and three each at Phoebe facilities in Americus and Sylvester, said Dr. James Black, Phoebe’s director of emergency medicine.
Two of those were patients in intensive care who were on ventilators, so the disease still has the potential to make some individuals very ill.
“We had 44 last week,” Black said. “It’s down to 30. This one (spike) was not as severe as the previous one, especially for the vaccinated people.”
The latest spike followed the July 4 weekend, and the medical community is resigned that this will be a pattern for at least the foreseeable future.
“I think we should be prepared for that to be the case,” the physician said. “We don’t expect it to go away.”
The return of students to schools and colleges does not seem to have had an impact so far on causing a large spread of COVID, Black said.
For those who exhibit symptoms, he advised determining whether the condition is due to a case of the novel coronavirus. COVID can present with symptoms similar to a cold or flu or with gastrointestinal ailments.
Individuals who are at high risk due to underlying health conditions should seek medical assistance as soon as possible because effective antiviral medications work best when taken early in the course of the illness.
“I think at the onset of symptoms, they need to go in and get a test or do a home test,” Black said.
While the medical advice seems to be getting old with repetition, it’s still effective, he said. Those include practicing good hygiene like hand-washing and social distancing and wearing face masks.
The number of people who wear masks in public seems to rise as case numbers increase and then drops when the wave breaks and numbers go down.
Some people follow that pattern, while others seem to wear face masks pretty much all the time, Black said.
“I think we should continue to do the things that we’ve been doing and help prevent the spread of disease,” he said.
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no more powerful setting than Washington, D.C., in an election year for hosting residential real estate's most influential players. With three weeks left until RISMedia's 34th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, the company is set to welcome 400-plus industry thought leaders for its renowned educational and networking gathering.
"Informative, thought-provoking educational sessions, combined with ample networking opportunities, sets this event apart from all others," says RISMedia Founder, President & CEO John Featherston. "Hundreds of the most powerful residential real estate decision-makers will gather at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., September 6 - 8."
At the two-and-a-half day event, 120-plus speakers will participate in over 25 presentations and panel discussions. Topics being covered include:
- Economic Address: How Inventory, Affordability and Inflation are Impacting the Market
- The Global State of Real Estate & The Regional State of Real Estate: How Market Trends are Unfolding Around the World & Country
- The Road Ahead: The Top 3 Issues Facing Real Estate
- Evolving Your Leadership Approach for Today's Market
- Ready for What's Next: Staying Profitable in a Balanced Market
- The Changing Face of Luxury: How to Make Sure Game Plan Is Up-to-Date
- How to Make the Most of Your Marketing Dollars
- The MLS Issues track will address critical factors impacting the MLS environment
- The Brokerage M&A track will provide strategies and case studies for successfully growing your firm.
View the full agenda here.
Speakers being featured include:
- Gino Blefari, HomeServices of America
- Thad Wong, Christie's International Real Estate
- Christy Budnick, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Kymber Menkiti, Keller Williams Capital Properties
- Cindy Ariosa, Long & Foster Real Estate
- James Dwiggins, NextHome
- Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty
- Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company
- Wendy Forsythe, Fathom Realty
- Dontae Carroll, Compass
- Ashley Bowers, HomeSmart
- Nick Bailey, RE/MAX LLC
- Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Franchise Group
- Helen Hanna Casey, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
- Mike Miedler, Century 21 Real Estate
See the full lineup here.
RISMedia will also celebrate and honor its 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers and Hall of Fame inductees during the Newsmakers Reception & Dinner on Sept. 7.
For more information, visit www.rismedia.com/ceo-exchange/.
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HARTFORD, Conn., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 7, 2022:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part, or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, while seeking to provide downside protection against capital loss. The Fund normally invests at least 50% of total managed assets in convertibles. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (800) 254-5197, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
Fund Risks
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about each fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors or AllianzGI is a leading active asset manager with over 750 investment professionals in 25 offices worldwide and manages assets for individuals, families, and institutions. The investment team has extensive experience managing closed-end funds and a differentiated, multi-asset approach based on fundamental research designed to dynamically allocate across convertible securities and equities.
About Virtus Investment Partners
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand. For more information, visit virtus.com.
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Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Program for GH6
Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 2:30 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
NEWARK, N.J., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic has announced that the company will release the firmware update program Ver.2.0 for the LUMIX GH6 to enhance performance and usability. The firmware program will be available at LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at UTC 1 a.m. on July 5, 2022.
Together with ATOMOS, a global company that creates innovative technologies and cloud services for filmmakers everywhere, Panasonic created new firmware which enables the output of up to 5.8K / 29.97p and C4K / 119.88p RAW video data over HDMI to be recorded as Apple ProRes RAW on ATOMOS NINJA V and NINJA V+ devices.
First introduced in February 2022, the highly-regarded LUMIX GH6 has been recognized for its exceptional video performance and handling among existing and new GH users worldwide. Over time, the GH6 will evolve with firmware updates to further enhance its performance and usability to meet the changing needs of creators.
GH6 Firmware Version 2.0
1. RAW video data output over HDMI function -Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on the ATOMOS NINJA V/V+.
・A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V/V+ is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut. It is easy to match colors between the footages recorded with Panasonic Varicam, EVA1 cameras to combine them. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/index.html
2. Internal recording C4K 60p/FHD 60p in ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 are available. With this update, it is possible to load low compression and high-quality data directly to the PC without transcoding for smooth NLE (non-linear editing)
Major Apple ProRes 422 HQ / ProRes 422 Recording Modes
About Panasonic Corporation of North America Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Holdings Corporation. One of Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2021, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic's ideas and innovations at na.panasonic.com/us
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Students petition for Plan B vending machine on campus
BOSTON (WBZ) - Months after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, students at Northeastern University are calling for action.
Members of the Northeastern Sexual Health Advocacy Resources and Education group are petitioning for a new vending machine on campus. In it, they want Plan B emergency contraception, or the morning after pill.
“By not offering emergency contraception to students or making it easily accessible, it’s still saying that this is something that is stigmatized and that sex is stigmatized,” Ren Birnholz with the group said.
Right now, students who need Plan B have to make an appointment at the university’s health center.
“Or another option is to go to a drug store and pay $50, which can be really difficult for a lot of our students who might be food insecure or low income,” Maya Bravo with the group said.
Last week, Massachusetts passed a new abortion rights bill increasing access to abortion and allowing for emergency contraception to be made available in vending machines.
Some colleges took the steps months ago. Boston University installed a Plan B vending machine in March.
Claire Teylouni of Reproductive Equity Now says it is all about access and cost.
“At $7 or $8 compared to, say, the $50 you might spend on Plan B at CVS or Walgreens, that’s breaking down a really huge barrier,” she said.
A spokesperson for Northeastern University says the school is making an existing vending machine available to dispense emergency contraception for the fall, and students seem to support the move.
“I think it’s just less scary than going into the health center,” a student said.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday at the first meeting of the newly-established Reproductive Rights Task Force.
The order will allow Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to consider all relevant actions to make sure women get “medically necessary care without delay.”
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced that Bill Berutti, the former CEO of Plex Systems, a leading software provider to the manufacturing sector, has been engaged as an Operating Advisor to CD&R-managed funds. Mr. Berutti will work with CD&R's technology team to help source new investments and advise the funds' technology businesses. CD&R funds have invested over $5 billion in technology companies over the last 10 years, including investments in Cloudera, Epicor, Sirius, Capco, and Tranzact.
Mr. Berutti brings more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive and leader in the enterprise software industry. At Plex Systems, Mr. Berutti led a successful transformation of the company, delivering a combination of industry-leading growth and profitability, culminating in a sale to Rockwell Automation in 2021.
"We are pleased to have Bill as an operating advisor to CD&R funds. Bill brings a strong track record of execution leading global enterprise software businesses across application and infrastructure software sectors," said CD&R Partner Stephen Shapiro. "Bill's deep experience driving growth and operations focused value creation as well as his outstanding reputation and network of industry relationships cultivated over more than two decades will be of great value to the CD&R funds as we continue to build our technology efforts," said CD&R Principal Harsh Agarwal.
"I am thrilled to be working with a firm whose value creation model is oriented to building businesses and growing its technology footprint," said Mr. Berutti. "The CD&R funds' reputation for operating excellence, working collaboratively with corporate and founder led businesses, and deploying a talented team of technology focused operating and financial professionals makes this role an ideal fit for me."
Previously Mr. Berutti served as President of BMC Software, a leading SaaS and software solutions provider, where he led the Cloud and Enterprise Solutions segments representing $1.5 billion in annual revenue. Prior to that, Mr. Berutti spent 17 years at PTC Inc., a publicly traded industrial software company, in various roles including sales, leading corporate development, and as a member of the executive team running the service lifecycle management business unit.
Mr. Berutti graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses primarily in five industry sectors, including Industrials, Healthcare, Consumer, Technology and Financial Services. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $40 billion in over 100 companies with an aggregate transaction value of more than $175 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit www.cdr-inc.com.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT) and certain of its former officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-05127, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities during the Class Period, you have until August 16, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Yext organizes a business's facts to provide answers to consumer questions online. The Company operates Yext platform, a cloud-based platform that allows its customers to, among other things, provide answers to consumer questions, control facts about their businesses and the content of their landing pages, and manage their consumer reviews. Yext's website describes its service as "a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers—not links."
As COVID-19 resurged throughout 2021, Yext consistently assured investors that pandemic-related impacts on the Company's business were limited as the Company adapted to lockdowns and improved efficiencies in its sales and other operations.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, inter alia, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year ("FY") fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 8, 2022, Yext issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter ("Q4") and FY fiscal 2022 results. Among other items, Yext reported Q4 fiscal 2022 revenue of $100.9 million, falling short of consensus estimates by $140,000; first quarter ("Q1") fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $96.3 million to $97.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $103.79 million; Q1 fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.08 to $0.07, versus consensus estimates of $0.05; FY fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $403.3 million to $407.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $444.71 million; and FY fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.19 to $0.17, versus consensus estimates of $0.09. The Company further disclosed the departure of its CEO and CFO.
That same day, on a conference call to discuss Yext's Q4 and FY fiscal 2022 results, the Company's incoming CEO, Michael Walrath ("Walrath"), addressed the Company's disappointing financial results, revealing, inter alia, that "we have seen fragmentation in our interactions with customers and our ability to deliver premium service and support" and that, "[i]n hindsight, it is clear we were too focused on building sales capacity and not focused enough on other functions that drive productivity, particularly sales enablement, training, client success and services." Walrath also disclosed that "we saw a really significant disruption in our business" such as "in Q4, 50% -- over 50% of our in-person events were canceled because of the Omicron surges[,]" while opining that Yext could "[a]bsolutely" improve its "sales motion so that it's more efficient during disruptions like that[.]"
Following that call, a Truist Securities analyst lowered the firm's rating on Yext to hold from buy and slashed its price target to $6 from $17, noting, among other things, that key performing indicators showed an "unexpected slowdown" in Q4, guidance for fiscal 2023 shows no near-term turn around, and that "planned changes under new management (in go-to-market strategy, sales organization) carry execution risks and the timing for a meaningful and sustainable revival in growth is unclear[.]"
Following these disclosures, Yext's stock price fell $0.55 per share, or 9.29%, to close at $5.37 per share on March 9, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co.'s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share to be paid on December 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2022.
The company's quarterly dividend has grown at a 14% compounded annual growth rate since it was reinstated in 2006. The company continues to expect, subject to board approval, an increasing dividend over time.
Kroger's capital allocation strategy is to use its free cash flow to invest in the business to drive long-term sustainable net earnings growth while also maintaining its current investment grade debt rating and returning capital to shareholders. The company actively balances the use of its free cash flow to achieve these goals. Looking ahead, the company is well positioned to deliver total shareholder returns of 8 – 11% over time.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over eleven million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" about the future performance of the company. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "continues," "deliver," "expect," "goals," "positioned," and "strategy." Various uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include the specific risk factors identified in "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for our last fiscal year and any subsequent filings, as well as the following:
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Kroger assumes no obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable law. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
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Former Denison standout Jadarian Price suffers season ending injury at Notre Dame
Published: Jun. 24, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
(KXII) - Former Denison running back Jadarian Price suffered an Achilles tendon injury that will likely end his season.
The Notre Dame freshman had surgery to repair the tendon after being injured during summer offseason training. He is expected to miss the 2022 season.
Price had a tremendous spring with the Irish, highlighted by a long touchdown on a screen pass in the Notre Dame spring game. He had 116 yards from scrimmage in the game as well.
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First mental health technology company to publish peer-review study demonstrating quality of global provider network and associated positive clinical outcomes
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Health, a leading workplace mental health platform supporting enterprises globally, announced the appointment of industry veteran and former Tableau executive Jesse Calderon as Chief Technology Officer to oversee the company's technology organization and further scale the platform to provide high quality, clinically rigorous care across the globe. His appointment comes on the heels of another strong quarter as Modern Health became the first mental health technology company to publish a peer-reviewed study on the quality of their global provider network. The study demonstrated that a patient's confidence in a provider's ability to help is equally strong for certified coaches and licensed therapists and that these relationships contributed to improvements in well-being, underscoring the strength of the company's provider network.
Technology has been critical to increasing access to mental health care, evidenced by the growing engagement with virtual therapy, coaching, and digital tools. Modern Health recently launched its Global Insights Playbook which underscores the importance of multiple modalities of care for global workforces. Specifically, Modern Health members in Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands have higher utilization of self-guided digital tools and Modern Health Circles than Modern Health users in other countries.
As technology continues to be a crucial component to mental health care and support, Calderon will leverage nearly two decades of software development experience and leadership to help Modern Health advance its innovations. Before joining Modern Health, Calderon served as the senior vice president of Tableau, leading key engineering and product functions during critical periods at the company, including their $16 billion acquisition by Salesforce. Before Tableau, he also held leadership roles at SAP and Business Objects. Other strategic hires made include Sam Hanna, Ph.D. who has joined as Modern Health's Vice President of Professional Services to establish a function that advises on services and solutions for its growing customer base.
"As an engineer by trade, I've always been interested in building innovative products that disrupt the status quo. Modern Health is transforming an industry that has long been riddled with discriminatory obstacles and red tape," said Jesse Calderon, CTO of Modern Health. "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Modern Health's exceptional business and clinical leaders to transform and define the future of the mental health care industry. Modern Health has set a high standard for enterprise mental health care, and in this role, I look forward to building upon that so we can continue to evolve the platform."
Modern Health's latest peer-reviewed study evaluates the therapeutic alliance or relationship between an individual and provider and its impact on well-being, building upon years of psychological research related to mental health care. Key findings from the study published in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, include:
- 90% of Modern Health members were confident in their certified coach or licensed therapist's ability to help them and work on agreed upon goals
- Members with elevated depression scores experienced an average 76% increase in their well-being after one-to-one care
- 58% of Modern Health members who started care with depressive symptoms experienced clinical recovery after one session with a certified coach
- Stronger therapeutic alliance predicted greater improvements in well-being
"What is becoming more and more apparent is that telehealth is not only here to stay, but it's effective," said Sara Sagui-Henson, Ph.D., Modern Health's Research Scientist. "Our research demonstrates the strength of the provider-patient relationship during virtual care, and the opportunity we have to build on this flexibility and offer different modalities of support. We saw that coaching and therapy in a virtual setting can result in strong improvements of well-being if there is a strong member-provider relationship, which is why it's important to provide a variety of options of care so patients can make the best decision for themselves based on their clinical needs."
Furthering its mission of destigmatizing mental health, Modern Health recently announced four-time Grand Slam winner and Modern Health's Chief Community Health Advocate, Naomi Osaka, as the opening keynote speaker for its virtual global industry conference Elevate taking place Sept. 7-8, 2022. It also kicked off its Women's Tennis Association (WTA) partnership with the launch of the first installment of its five part video series "The Real Me '' profiling tennis champion Sloane Stephens and her journey with mental health.
For more information about Modern Health, visit modernhealth.com.
Modern Health is the comprehensive mental health and wellness platform that combines the WHO well-being assessment, self-service wellness kits, a global network of certified coaches, and licensed therapists, all available in a single app. Modern Health empowers employers to lead the charge in acknowledging that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatizing the conversation, and increasing accessibility of mental health services for all.
Founded in 2017, Modern Health incorporates evidence-based psychology principles and seamless technology to serve the needs of companies globally. Headquartered in San Francisco, Modern Health has raised more than $172 million from Founders Fund, Battery Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Afore Capital, MGV, Frederic Kerrest (co-founder of Okta), and 01 Advisors.
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The two auctions attracted a combined 23,000+ registered bidders from around the world
VANCOUVER, BC, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Last week Ritchie Bros. conducted 24 online auctions across the globe, selling more than 34,000 equipment items over six days. The two largest of these events took place in Alberta & Texas, where Ritchie Bros. sold a combined US$114 million of equipment online for approximately 1,800 consignors.
The Houston, TX auction on June 21 – 23 attracted more than 10,000 online bidders for the 5,900+ items consigned, with buyers from Texas purchasing approximately 48% of the equipment. Specific sales highlights included a 2013 Link-Belt RTC80110 110-ton rough terrain crane that sold for US$305,000; a 2018 Caterpillar D6T dozer that sold for US$255,000; and two 2020 Peterbilt 567 6x4 truck tractors that sold for US$240,000 each. All items were sold without minimum bids or reserve prices.
"Our Houston yard was very busy leading up to the auction with customers inspecting, testing, and comparing items prior to bidding online," said Chuck Roberson, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. "As expected, we continue to drive strong pricing for late-model, low-hour equipment and trucks, resulting in a lot of happy consignors."
Approximately 700 companies sold equipment in the three-day Houston auction, including a complete dispersal for MDS Boring & Drilling Inc.
"When you work with Ritchie Bros. everything is first class," said Cortney Laney, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for MDS Boring & Drilling. "They have the best marketing, reach the most buyers, and will get you the most money for your equipment. We sold more than 450 items in last week's Houston auction and were extremely happy with the results. I'd like to thank Ritchie Bros. and its employees for their professionalism throughout the entire consignment process—they were so friendly, polite, and respectful."
On June 22 – 24, Ritchie Bros. sold approximately 7,000 items from its Edmonton, AB auction site and attracted more than 12,300 online bidders from 43 countries. Approximately 60% of the equipment in the CA$65+ million (US$51+ million) auction was sold to Alberta buyers, while the remaining 40% was sold to buyers from as far away Australia, Belize, and Morocco.
"Our June Edmonton auction is a quick turnaround from our May event, as we empty and refill the yard in just six weeks," said Andrew Lutic, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. "Our operations team has done an absolutely amazing job coordinating the event, while our auctioneers dug for every last dollar, resulting in strong pricing for dozers, excavators, articulated dump trucks, and most other equipment categories."
Sales highlights from Edmonton included a 2015 Caterpillar 988K wheel loader that sold for CA$605,000 (US$468,000+); a 2009 Caterpillar D8T that sold for CA$550,000 (US$429,000+); and five 2018 Caterpillar 745 articulated dump trucks that sold for CA$355,000 each (US$274,000+).
Ritchie Bros. has dozens of upcoming events on its auction calendar at rbauction.com, including a Northeast Regional Event on June 28 – 30 with 6,800+ items; a three-day Toronto, ON auction on July 12 – 14 with 2,400+ items; and a Fort Worth auction on July 19 – 21 that will feature onsite events and bidding. The company also sells items weekly through its online marketplaces at IronPlanet.com, GovPlanet.com, Marketplace-E, and Ritchie List.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2022 to all stockholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2022.
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
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For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Form 10-K and the Company's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Investor Relations at 303-986-4600 or by visiting the Company's website at http://Investors.NaturalGrocers.com.
Investor Contact:
Reed Anderson, ICR, 646-277-1260, reed.anderson@icrinc.com
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Husband accused of raping teens sentenced on lesser charges after guilty plea
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio man accused of raping teens who prosecutors say were lured to his home by his wife has entered into a plea deal and was sentenced Monday on lesser charges.
Anthony Philpot, 36, will spend just under two more years in prison after pleading guilty last month to three counts of gross sexual imposition. Three counts of rape and one count of kidnapping were dismissed.
Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Jennifer Branch sentenced Philpot on Monday to a total of three years in prison. He received credit for just over a year, 368 days, that he’s already served in the county jail since he was indicted in June 2021, WXIX reports.
The judge declared Philpot a Tier 1 sex offender, which will require him to register his home address in his residing county once he is released for 15 years.
Prosecutors had requested 4 1/2 years in prison.
“It will proportionally punish (Philpot) for his crimes of sexually exploiting vulnerable young women brought into his home under false pretenses,” prosecutors wrote in the state’s sentencing memo to the court.
Philpot’s attorney requested community control, noting that he “already has spent more than one year in custody awaiting the conclusion of this matter during which he has lost his mother.”
His wife, Shana Philpot, 34, is still charged with two counts of complicity to rape and one count of complicity to kidnapping.
Her jury trial is set for Sept. 6.
The couple’s indictment was based on three separate teenage victims between 2016 and 2019, according to court documents.
Shana Philpot used Facebook to convince two of the teens to come to the couple’s home for photo shoots, court records stated. That’s where prosecutors say her husband committed the rapes.
He also was accused of giving two of the victims alcohol or marijuana, and the sex acts occurred while at least two of them were sleeping, court records show.
The kidnapping-related charges stem from the couple driving one of the victims in their van from their home to a Kroger store off Ohio 128 and U.S. 50.
During the ride, the victim “jumped from their moving van in order to escape,” and the couple stopped and forcibly put her back inside, documents stated.
This all came to light when Boone County authorities alerted Hamilton County investigators after a victim tried to file a rape report in February 2021.
Boone County detectives determined the offense occurred in Hamilton County, and there were “multiple victims who want to come forward and file complaints,” a sheriff’s report states.
Shana Philpot’s bond originally was set at $250,000, but it was reduced by Judge Jennifer Branch at her attorney’s request in December to $30,000, court records show.
Shana Philpot was released after the required 10% of that bond was posted, $3,000 on Dec. 17, a copy of the bond entry states.
The judge ordered her not to have any contact with her husband, the three victims and “any person who spoke to police.”
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Health officials in Hawaii report probable case of monkeypox amid uptick in cases nationwide
HONOLULU (KHNL/KGMB/Gray News) - The Hawaii State Department of Health is investigating a probable case of monkeypox.
The Hawaii DOH reports the patient, an Oahu resident, is currently hospitalized but is in reasonably good health. However, the person did show symptoms and tests consistent with the virus. The patient also recently traveled to an area with confirmed cases.
A spokesperson for the Tripler Army Medical Center said Friday that staff was treating a possible case of monkeypox at the hospital. If confirmed, it would be the first case in Hawaii.
Authorities said the risk of monkeypox spreading in Hawaii remains low but urged residents to remain vigilant.
“Monkeypox does not spread easily from person to person, and the risk remains low for most Hawaii residents,” state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said in a statement.
As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 21 cases of the virus in the U.S.
Monkeypox typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes. Patients also experience rash or sores on the face and body. According to health officials, individuals generally become ill within 21 days of exposure.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One America News Network ("OAN"), a 24/7 source of credible national and international news, announced today that it is now available through a partnership with VIDAA in the U.S. and expanding worldwide with VIDAA's upcoming deployments in international markets.
The launch is powered by the global partnership between Herring Networks, VIDAA, and media tech powerhouse, Amagi. The partnership, leveraging Amagi's Content Plus marketplace, gives VIDAA users in the Americas, Australia and the UK access to Amagi's comprehensive network of FAST channels and AVOD assets from the world's leading content brands across a variety of content genres: News, sports, music, movies, documentaries and more. VIDAA is a technology and innovation company whose market-leading, independent Smart TV OS powers Hisense, Toshiba and over 100 additional TV brands worldwide. VIDAA tv, the company's FAST channels service, launched in the U.S. and Mexico in January and is expanding in Europe, LATAM, Australia, and beyond.
"Both of our global FAST channel brands remain highly sought after and leaders in their respective content genres and channel categories," said Alex Kopacz, EVP Content Distribution and Strategy at OAN. "We're thrilled to be working with VIDAA and Amagi on this rollout, and we're confident that our channels will enhance the overall visibility of VIDAA tv."
Both OAN Plus and AWE Plus are currently deployed on more than 30 FAST platforms globally. The monthly hours-of-viewing (HOV) for OAN Plus has recently doubled as the network continues to ramp up its coverage and conversation around the upcoming midterm elections in November.
One America News Network, ("OAN"), which launched on July 4, 2013, provides an independent source of credible national and international news around the clock. The network operates news bureaus in Washington, D.C., California, New York, and Florida. In addition, the network utilizes numerous external newsgathering sources, including US Pool feeds. OAN produces eighteen hours of live news every weekday. In addition, the network features four weekday primetime political talk shows, namely REAL AMERICA with Dan Ball, IN FOCUS, TIPPING POINT with Kara McKinney, and THE REAL STORY. OAN is featured on over a hundred cable and video providers worldwide. In addition, the OAN LIVE app is available on your favorite connected devices. For more information, please visit www.oann.com.
For more information, contact:
Ryan Critchley, Press Contact
Herring Networks, Inc.
Phone: 858-270-6900 x 105
press@oann.com
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Russian strikes try to disrupt delivery of Western weapons
By JON GAMBRELL and CARA ANNA
Associated Press
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia moved to obstruct the flow of Western weapons to Ukraine by bombarding rail stations and other supply-line targets across the country while the European Union weighed whether to further punish Moscow with a ban on oil imports.
Heavy fighting also raged Wednesday at the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol that represented the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the ruined southern port city, according to the mayor. A Russian official denied that Moscow’s troops were storming the plant, but the commander of the main Ukrainian military unit inside said Russian soldiers had pushed into the mill’s territory.
The Russian military said it used sea- and air-launched missiles to destroy electric power facilities at five railway stations across Ukraine. Artillery and aircraft also struck troop strongholds and fuel and ammunition depots.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Russia of “resorting to the missile terrorism tactics in order to spread fear across Ukraine.”
Air raid sirens sounded in cities across the country on Wednesday night, and attacks were reported near Kyiv, the capital; in Cherkasy and Dnipro in central Ukraine; and in Zaporizhzhia in the southeast. In Dnipro, authorities said a rail facility was hit. Videos on social media suggested a bridge there was attacked.
There was no immediate word on casualties or the extent of the damage.
Responding to the strikes in his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “All of these crimes will be answered, legally and quite practically – on the battlefield.”
The flurry of attacks comes as Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day on May 9, marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany. The world is watching for whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will use the occasion to declare a victory in Ukraine or expand what he calls the “special military operation.”
A declaration of all-out war would allow Putin to introduce martial law and mobilize reservists to make up for significant troop losses.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the speculation as “nonsense.”
Meanwhile, Belarus, which Russia used as a staging ground for its invasion, announced the start of military exercises Wednesday. A top Ukrainian official said the country will be ready to act if Belarus joins the fighting.
The attacks on rail infrastructure were meant to disrupt the delivery of Western weapons, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu complained that the West is “stuffing Ukraine with weapons.”
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the Pentagon’s assessment, said that while the Russians have tried to hit critical infrastructure around the western city of Lviv, specifically targeting railroads, there has been “no appreciable impact” on Ukraine’s effort to resupply its forces. Lviv, close to the Polish border, has been a major gateway for NATO-supplied weapons.
Weaponry pouring into Ukraine helped its forces thwart Russia’s initial drive to seize Kyiv and seems certain to play a central role in the growing battle for the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that Moscow now says is its main objective.
Ukraine has urged the West to ramp up the supply of weapons ahead of that potentially decisive clash.
In addition to supplying weapons to Ukraine, Europe and the U.S. have sought to punish Moscow with sanctions. The EU’s top official called on the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to ban Russian oil imports, a crucial source of revenue.
“We will make sure that we phase out Russian oil in an orderly fashion, in a way that allows us and our partners to secure alternative supply routes and minimizes the impact on global markets,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
The proposal needs unanimous approval from EU countries and is likely to be the subject of fierce debate. Hungary and Slovakia have already said they won’t take part in any oil sanctions. They could be granted an exemption.
The EU is also talking about a possible embargo on Russian natural gas. The bloc has already approved a cutoff of coal imports.
Russia’s economy is heavily dependent on oil and natural gas exports.
In Mariupol, Mayor Vadym Boychenko said that Russian forces were targeting the already shattered Azovstal plant with heavy artillery, tanks, aircraft, warships and “heavy bombs that pierce concrete 3 to 5 meters thick.”
“Our brave guys are defending this fortress, but it is very difficult,” he said.
Ukrainian fighters said Tuesday that Russian forces had begun storming the plant. But the Kremlin denied it. “There is no assault,” Peskov said.
Denys Prokopenko, commander of the Ukrainian Azov regiment that’s defending the plant, said Russian forces got into the plant’s territory.
Prokopenko said in a video that the incursions continued for a second day, “and there are heavy, bloody battles.”
“The situation is extremely difficult, but in spite of everything, we continue to carry out the order to hold the defense,” he added.
His wife, Kateryna Prokopenko, told The Associated Press: “We don’t want them to die. They won’t surrender. They are waiting for the bravest countries to evacuate them.”
Meanwhile, the United Nations announced that more than 300 civilians were evacuated Wednesday from Mariupol and other nearby communities. The evacuees arrived in Zaporizhzhia, about 140 miles (230 kilometers) to the northwest, where they were receiving humanitarian assistance.
Over the weekend, more than 100 people — including women, the elderly and 17 children — were evacuated from the plant during a cease-fire in an operation overseen by the U.N. and the Red Cross. But the attacks on the plant soon resumed.
The Russian government said on the Telegram messaging app that it would open another evacuation corridor from the plant during certain hours on Thursday through Saturday. But there was no immediate confirmation of those arrangements from other parties, and many previous such assurances from the Kremlin have fallen through, with the Ukrainians blaming continued fighting by the Russians.
It was unclear how many Ukrainian fighters were still inside, but the Russians put the number at about 2,000 in recent weeks, and 500 were reported to be wounded. A few hundred civilians also remained there, the Ukrainian side said.
Mariupol, and the plant in particular, have come to symbolize the misery inflicted by the war. The Russians have pulverized most of the city in a two-month siege that has trapped civilians with little food, water, medicine or heat.
The city’s fall would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, allow Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and free up troops to fight elsewhere in the Donbas.
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Anna reported from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arch® Systems today announced $15M in new funding led by Two Bear Capital and joined by new and existing investors including seed lead investor Uncork Capital.
Arch, founded by Stanford engineering PhDs, provides leading electronics and discrete manufacturers with an advanced analytics platform for factory-wide and multi-factory operations. On the manufacturing floor, the technology provides best-in-class operational guidance to improve productivity, quality, and maintenance. Across multiple factories, Arch automates global KPI alignment and delivers enterprises tools to drive data-driven action management both at in-house and contracted factories to maximize overall manufacturing performance.
Arch Systems CEO Andrew Scheuermann explained the company's position and traction: "Today our product, ArchFX, is in use in more than 15 countries, analyzing hundreds of unique products with the continuous rich data from well over 5,000 smart factory machines. Arch's enterprise customers are unlocking in the $10 millions, even $100 millions of untapped factory capacity. This is made possible by identifying and solving significant factory-based bottlenecks across enterprise-wide systems that were previously invisible– while enabling factory by factory front-line operations with best-in-class, standardized productivity, and quality process control."
About the new financing, the Arch CEO said, "This new funding will accelerate our go-to-market motion both in our core area, electronics manufacturing, and in the adjacent area of high-tech manufacturing including defense and medical manufacturing. Two Bear Capital brings incredible expertise and insight into company building in the deep tech and networking space as well as our domain manufacturing markets. This is a rare and exceptional combination of expertise. We are excited to be partnering with them on this next phase."
Two Bear Capital's investment was led by partner Ida Khodami. "I am beyond excited about our investment in Arch," said Khodami. "Having held engineering and operations leadership roles in the biotech industry for over a decade, I have seen first-hand the tremendous value of factory-wide analytics and the investment required to integrate equipment (smart and legacy machines) in all factories, even in the most sophisticated ones, Arch is changing the integration game for new and existing factory machines by providing accessible, unprecedented analytics tools. We invested in Arch to help fuel their further expansion into biotech, medical devices, electronics and other areas of high-tech and discrete manufacturing."
The funding comes on the heels of significant growth at Arch with more than 300 percent year-over-year growth in business both in active analytics users and connected machines. The company is currently in an active hiring phase and launching two major products in the coming months – Action Management System, an enterprise control room designed around machine data signals and corrective actions for top floor to shopfloor rapid decision making, as well as Production Insights, an ArchFX Core offering that will make a subset of Arch's analytics developed on large enterprise data sets available to individual factories for the first time.
Two Bear Capital (TBC) was founded and is led by veteran Silicon Valley venture capitalist and philanthropist Michael Goguen. Two Bear Capital seeks to invest in the most promising early-stage companies solving some of today's most urgent problems at the intersections of healthcare, biotechnology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cybersecurity, and software infrastructure for enterprise. Two Bear Capital's investment team is based in Whitefish, Montana, the San Francisco Bay area, San Diego, and Boston. To learn more, visit www.twobearcapital.com and follow Two Bear Capital on LinkedIn.
Arch® works with top-tier global electronics manufacturers to extract data from any machine, both new and legacy, to unlock data governance and drive uniform metrics for enhanced productivity and predictive analytics.
Arch has built the largest collaboration of industry domain experts working hand-in-hand with data scientists to constantly map new signals in the data, adding them to the ever-growing library of operational analytics and recommendations. These signals and recommendations are changing how manufacturers tackle their most complex problems, allowing them to simplify and align actions both on the shop floor and the top floor.
Arch is a recipient of the 2021 Global Technology and Mexico Technology Awards, and a 2022 NPI Award. The ArchFX Platform provides the machine connectivity, data management, and advanced insights needed to achieve digital transformation across the manufacturing organization. For more information, visit archsys.io, or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Reports: Film director Paul Haggis detained in Italy in sex assault case
ROME (AP) — Film director Paul Haggis was detained on Sunday for investigation of allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in southern Italy, Italian news media said, quoting local prosecutors.
The Canadian-born, Oscar-winning Haggis, 69, has been in Italy for a film festival that begins on Tuesday in Ostuni, a tourist town in Puglia, the region that forms the “heel” of the Italian peninsula.
The news agency LaPresse and several other Italian media carried a written statement from prosecutors in the nearby city of Brindisi that they were investigating allegations a “young foreign woman” was forced to have “non-consensual” sexual relations over two days.
Prosecutors Antonio Negro and Livia Orlando, who are conducting the investigation, said in the statement that the woman was “forced to seek medical care” following the sexual relations. After a couple of days “of non-consensual relations, the woman was accompanied by the man” to Brindisi airport on Sunday and “was left there at dawn despite (her) precarious physical and psychological conditions.”
The Brindisi prosecutors’ office was closed on Sunday. Haggis’s attorney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The prosecutors said airport staff and police noticed her “obvious confused state” and " and after lending initial treatment, took her to Brindisi’s police headquarters, where officers accompanied her to a local hospital for examination.
Police at headquarters’ operations room said they weren’t authorized to give out information about the case, including whether Haggis was being held at the police station or at a hotel or other lodging.
Haggis is a director, producer and screenwriter. He won an Oscar in 2006 for best original screenplay for “Crash.”
Prosecutors also were quoted as saying that the woman “formalized her complaint and cited circumstances which were subsequently looked into for confirmation by investigators.” They didn’t cite her nationality or age.
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LONDON, UK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Atlas ("Atlas" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATCO) announced today that its board of directors (the "Board") has already formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Poseidon Acquisition Corp. ("Poseidon") received by the Board on August 4, 2022. The special committee has already retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as its financial advisor, and also has already retained legal counsel, in connection with its evaluation of the proposal.
As previously announced, Poseidon is an entity formed by certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ("Fairfax"), certain affiliates of the Washington Family ("Washington"), David Sokol, Chairman of the Board of Atlas, and Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., and certain of their respective affiliates. Poseidon has proposed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Atlas, other than common shares owned by Fairfax, Washington, Mr. Sokol and certain executive officers of the Company, for $14.45 cash per common share. Fairfax, Washington and Mr. Sokol, together with certain of their respective affiliates, collectively own more than 50% of the Company's outstanding common shares.
Atlas cautions its shareholders and others considering trading in Atlas securities that the Board has only recently received the proposal, the special committee, working with its advisors, is in the process of carefully reviewing and evaluating the proposal, and no decision has been made yet with respect to a response to the proposal. The proposal constitutes only an indication of interest by Poseidon and does not constitute a binding commitment with respect to the proposed transaction or any other transaction. No agreement, arrangement or understanding between Atlas and Poseidon relating to any proposed transaction will be created unless definitive documentation is executed and delivered by the appropriate parties.
Atlas does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to this or any other transaction, or to provide any additional disclosures to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances, except as required under applicable law.
About Atlas
Atlas is a leading global asset management company, differentiated by its position as a best-in-class owner and operator with a focus on disciplined capital deployment to create sustainable shareholder value. We target long-term, risk-adjusted returns across high-quality infrastructure assets in the maritime sector, energy sector and other infrastructure verticals. For more information, visit atlascorporation.com.
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This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements included in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including, but not limited to, expectations regarding the proposed transaction, the formation of a special committee of independent directors and the evaluation and any negotiation and consummation of any transaction are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent Atlas' estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this release and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this release. Although these statements are based upon assumptions Atlas believes to be reasonable based upon available information, they are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release are estimates and assumptions reflecting the judgment of senior management and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Atlas' control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors listed above and including, but not limited to, those set forth in "Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors" in Atlas' Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2021 on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 24, 2022, and in its subsequent filings with the SEC. Atlas does not intend to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any change in its expectations or events or circumstances that may subsequently arise. Atlas expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in Atlas' views or expectations, or otherwise. You should carefully review and consider the various disclosures included in Atlas' Annual Report and in Atlas' other filings made with the SEC that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect Atlas' businesses, prospects and results of operations.
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Which dinosaur ride-on toy is best?
What’s more exciting for a kid than dinosaur toys? Dinosaur toys they can ride! There are a lot of ride-on toys for kids, but there’s something special about taking that and pairing it with these popular prehistorical creatures. It encourages highly imaginative play and is sure to thrill any young dinosaur lover.
Take a look at the Power Wheels Jurassic World Dino Racer Ride-On for one of the most efficient and powerful dinosaur ride-on toys.
What to know before you buy a dinosaur ride-on toy
Age range
Ride-on toys with all kinds of features and capabilities are great for children ages 1 to 8. Some of these features are for safety, while others are relevant to a child’s budding skillset. If you’re not sure which toy is right for your child, consider their weight and height. These toys have maximum weight capacities, and your child’s height is important for determining whether they can reach pedals or sit comfortably with the allotted amount of leg room.
Choosing a dinosaur
While the type of dinosaur you select is limited to what stores are selling, the dinosaur you choose can make or break the experience for a child. If you don’t know a kid’s favorite dinosaur, ask. Or, if it’s a surprise, take a look at the dinosaur toys they already own, and see if there’s one dinosaur that pops up more than the rest. The most popular dinosaur options for ride-on toys include the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor and Triceratops.
Manual or battery-powered
Decide if you want a ride-on toy operated manually or one that’s electronic. Manual ride-on toys move via pedals, feet or a pull-and-push handle operated by an adult. Battery-powered ride-on toys are ridden with the press of a button and can include sounds or lights to add to the experience.
What to look for in a quality dinosaur ride-on toy
Safety precautions
Safety is the primary concern when it comes to toys, especially ride-on toys. The toy should be well-balanced, not wobbly, with even wheels that can be counted on for a smooth ride without causing the toy to fall over. If the toy is motorized, a separate remote control for parents is provided for emergency stopping.
Adjustable features
Having adjustable features is especially useful when it comes to manual toys. If there is a seat or handlebars, it helps to be able to adjust them to your child’s height. This will let you get more out of the toy as your child grows, making it last longer.
Dinosaur-related extras
If the toy is designed to look like a dinosaur, kids will expect it to behave like a dinosaur. If the toy is motorized, this means sounds, looks or movement related to the dinosaur. It should roar or be heavily detailed to resemble a specific species of dinosaur, not just a general reptilian creature.
How much you can expect to spend on a dinosaur ride-on toy
Manual dinosaur ride-on toys cost $25-$100, while battery-powered ones cost $80-$300.
Dinosaur ride-on toy FAQ
Is assembly required?
A. Yes. The difficulty of the assembly depends on the toy, though manual ride-on toys seem to have more extensive assembly instructions than battery-operated ones.
What are they made of?
A. These toys are mostly made of plastic. Some have metal or electronic components.
What’s the best dinosaur ride-on toy to buy?
Top dinosaur ride-on toy
Power Wheels Jurassic World Dino Racer Ride-On
What you need to know: This battery-powered plastic ride-on toy has four wheels and is designed to look like the Velociraptor named Blue from “Jurassic World”. It’s made for children age 3 to 7 with a 65-pound weight capacity.
What you’ll love: The wheels are durable, made for grass and hard ground, with a top speed of 6 mph. The face and body details are great, making it really look like the film character. There’s a speed-lock feature so parents can control how fast it goes. It’s easy to assemble and the battery comes included.
What you should consider: It doesn’t make any sounds.
Where to buy: Sold by Buy Buy Baby
Top dinosaur ride-on toy for the money
Little Tikes T-Rex Cozy Coupe Dinosaur Ride-On Car
What you need to know: This manual plastic ride-on toy has four wheels and a T-rex theme. It’s made for children 18 months to 5 years old, with a weight capacity of 50 pounds.
What you’ll love: It is cute and durable, and it moves smoothly. The front wheels spin 360 degrees and there is a parent push handle for beginners. There’s a steering wheel, and kids use their feet to move it if they aren’t being pushed. There’s a cup holder in the back. No batteries are required.
What you should consider: While there’s an expressive face and T-rex logos, it doesn’t really look like a T-rex. Assembly can be tricky.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This manual plastic ride-on toy features a T-rex and truck combo so kids can feel like they are being pulled along by the dinosaur. It’s made for children 3 to 5 years old with a weight capacity of 50 pounds.
What you’ll love: The “dinosaur pulling a truck” design, is creative with lots of details and flourishes on both the T-rex and the truck. It can be used inside or outside and the front tires rotate 360 degrees. There’s a push handle in the back for parents and a steering wheel in the truck for kids. It has a trunk for storage.
What you should consider: Kids love it, but assembly is difficult. In some cases, the toy arrived with missing screws.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrive Logistics, a multimodal transportation and technology company, announced today that the company was named as a winner of the 2022 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award, which recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the refrigerated food and beverage industry.
"These past 18 months have been so challenging for U.S. supply chains. It's the continuous bottlenecks that require fleets to re-tool and pivot accordingly. But, it's the drivers, the fleet, the warehouses and software/technologies that really keep today's supply chains in line," says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "These 3PLs and cold storage providers have collaborated on all facets of their operations to achieve full visibility, complete forecasting, end-to-end leverage and the ultimate in sustainability. Now is the time to honor and celebrate those companies making magic happen behind the frontlines."
Recognizing the unique challenges involved in transporting sensitive freight, Arrive Logistics works closely with its transportation partners to solve problems that can impact commodities like produce, meat, fish, dairy and other perishable freight. In turn, they offer shippers custom capacity solutions that deliver the flexibility and consistency required to meet the rigorous demands of a rapidly evolving industry.
"It is an honor to receive this prestigious recognition from Food Logistics," said Mitchell Mazzaro, Director of Temperature-Controlled Solutions, Arrive Logistics. "Moving sensitive freight, like produce and other food and beverage products, efficiently through the cold chain is absolutely critical. Each commodity has distinct and often stringent shipping requirements that must be maintained to ensure goods arrive on time and in peak condition. Our team leverages advanced technology and personal service to drive efficiency for our shipping partners by optimizing delivery and maintaining quality and freshness amid even the most challenging transit conditions."
Arrive Logistics and other recipients of this year's award will be profiled in Food Logistics' July/Aug 2022 print issue as well as online at www.FoodLogistics.com. Go to www.foodlogistics.com/awards to learn more about other Food Logistics awards. Please visit www.arrivelogistics.com to learn more about Arrive Logistics and its ARRIVEFRESH service for moving time-sensitive freight.
Arrive Logistics is a leading multimodal transportation and technology company delivering unparalleled service and custom strategic solutions. With over 1,500 employees, 4,000 customers, and 50,000 carriers in its network, Arrive is one of the largest firms in the 3PL industry, having surpassed $1.6 billion in 2021 revenue. The company has been recognized as a top workplace in Austin by Built in Austin and The Austin Statesman and in Chicago by The Chicago Tribune. Learn more at www.arrivelogistics.com.
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive are also home to L.I.N.K. and L.I.N.K. Educate podcast channels, L.I.N.K. Live, SCN Summit, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com and more. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.
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Tropical Storm Alex heads for Bermuda area with wind, rain
(AP) - Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, headed for a close pass by Bermuda on Monday after deluging parts of Florida and causing three deaths in Cuba.
Alex strengthened some over the Atlantic after becoming a tropical storm early Sunday when it moved over the Atlantic following its trek across Florida, where it left streets flooded and motorists stranded in some cities Saturday.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Alex has weakened and had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph early Monday. Further weakening was expected Tuesday. It was centered about 140 miles northwest of Bermuda and moving to the east-northeast at a brisk 28 mph. This motion is expected to continue until the storm is absorbed Tuesday.
The storm was expected to pass just north of Bermuda on Monday. A tropical storm warning was in effect on the island, where forecasters said it could drop 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm) of rain from late Sunday into Monday.
Bermuda’s national security minister, Michael Weeks, said emergency services were monitoring the storm.
The storm system earlier killed three people in Cuba, damaged dozens of homes in Havana and knocked out electricity in some areas, authorities reported.
Parts of South Florida experienced road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said the storm tested the system of drainage pumps the city recently installed as climate change has increasingly made flooding an issue in the low-lying area.
“We moved the water off pretty quickly, but in some areas, obviously, it was really challenging,” Gelber said.
Alex partially emerged from the remnants of Hurricane Agatha, which made landfall on on Mexico’s southern Pacific Coast last week, killing at least nine people and leaving five missing as it moved over land.
The storm’s appearance was unusually early for the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began last Tuesday, but it is not unprecedented for Florida.
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Leading providers demonstrate innovative M&C offerings, robust portfolios, and market reach
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights identifies the top monitoring and control (M&C) vendors in the industry for solar and storage. These M&C solution providers represent diverse vendors across a competitive and continually innovating landscape.
As solar and storage system deployments continue to increase globally, asset owners and customers are demanding more flexibility and efficiency from their systems. M&C vendors are well-placed in the solar and storage industry to provide offerings that allow for detailed asset management. According to a Leaderboard report from Guidehouse Insights, AlsoEnergy, GreenPowerMonitor, and PowerFactors are the leading solar and storage M&C vendors.
"Many M&C vendors have surfaced as industry leaders in this market. These include diverse companies that offer a range of products and services for M&C applications," says Maria Chavez, research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "As the demand for flexible and efficient solar and storage systems rises, these solutions providers are tasked with maintaining adaptable and innovative features for their clients."
According to Guidehouse Insights, by 2031, solar and storage M&C revenues are expected to reach approximately $3 billion, which is especially critical given the high upfront costs of solar PV and storage systems. M&C capabilities allow for optimized use of an asset using real-time data and as a result, they facilitate cost-effective management. Leaders demonstrate innovative M&C offerings, robust portfolios, and market reach, according to the report.
The report, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: Solar and Storage Monitoring and Control Vendors, outlines key trends and industry players currently active in the M&C space. Competitors were scored on Strategy and Execution and their offerings reviewed. Although many other players have shown excellent offerings in the M&C space, AlsoEnergy, Power Factors (Inaccess), and GreenPowerMonitor stood out as Leaders. Other vendors, such as meteocontrol, Trimark Associates, and SMA Solar Technology, are also highlighted. As M&C can be a rapidly evolving set of technologies, more advancements—especially in AI and machine learning—will take place in coming years. Because of rapid innovation in this market, Guidehouse Insights will keep a close eye on the competitive landscape and its evolution. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: Solar and Storage Monitoring and Control Vendors, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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League-wide initiative to raise awareness around plastic waste on land and in water
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer and adidas are once again raising awareness and inspiring action surrounding the impact of marine plastic waste by featuring customized Primeblue uniforms made from a high-performance recycled material and Parley Ocean Plastic™. The jerseys will be worn on field by MLS clubs May 27-29.
Committed to taking steps to address its environmental impact, MLS and adidas' teamed up to create Primeblue jerseys which are made from plastics intercepted from beaches, coastal communities, and shorelines, preventing them from polluting the ocean. Once collected, the original plastic source is reworked into technical fibers that can then be repurposed for use in either apparel or footwear. The high-performance yarn features more than 50% Parley Ocean Plastic™ on each jersey.
"Major League Soccer is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and raising awareness about environmental issues, including plastic waste on land and in water," said JoAnn Neale, MLS' President and Chief Administrative Officer. "We are thrilled to have an innovative partner like adidas that enables our clubs to sport kits that inspire the soccer community to join together to preserve our ocean and create a cleaner world."
MLS also teamed up with We Are Social New York, a global socially-led creative agency, to develop content that sheds light on the effects of plastic waste in our oceans. Photographer Eric White brought a crew together to participate in a cleanup at Great Kills beach in Staten Island while showcasing the Primeblue jerseys. The event highlighted how even a small group can take big steps towards creating a more sustainable future. Visit MLSsoccer.com to view the content.
In addition to Primeblue jerseys being worn on field by clubs throughout the weekend's matches, many MLS clubs have made efforts in their local communities to create sustainable projects and educate people on the harmful impact of marine plastic pollution. From beach clean ups to plastic waste campaigns, the activations build off MLS WORKS' Greener Goals initiative which raises awareness about environmental issues in the soccer community. MLS WORKS is the League's social responsibility platform.
A sampling of club activations include:
- Inter Miami FC – Inter Miami CF went underwater to launch their Primeblue adidas jersey. Building on the club's 2021 campaign, the club returned to the Cayman Islands to team up again with internationally acclaimed underwater photographer Jason Washington, and Cayman Islands-born freediving model and competitive swimmer Coral Tomascik, to highlight the beauty of a healthy ocean. Inter Miami CF centerback Damion Lowe along with representatives from each of the club's supporters' groups and front office staff participated in a beach cleanup with Off the Hook Florida, a South Florida organization dedicated to spreading awareness and taking action to prevent ocean plastic pollution. The club also implemented a recycling program at DRV PNK Stadium this year with Heineken USA in collaboration with Cycle, a recycling technology and data company founded by University of Miami alumni.
- Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) – LAFC's home at Banc of California Stadium is situated in the heart of Los Angeles, less than 20 miles from some of California's most iconic beaches. LAFC is teaming up with Heal the Bay and the World Surf League to host a beach cleanup event at Venice Beach, raising awareness of the importance of preserving the coastline and protecting our oceans by taking action to intercept waste before it reaches the ocean.
- Orlando City SC – The Club announced Exploria Stadium's "Zero Waste Initiative" nearly a year ago and are making strides in advancing and expanding that promise. The club is in the midst of its first ever Sustainability Week, May 22-28, where they are educating fans on their solar power, compost efforts and more. The week culminates with the club sporting Primeblue jerseys on field.
- Seattle Sounders FC – Seattle Sounders FC is proud to be the first carbon neutral professional soccer club in North America and the first carbon neutral pro sports team in the United States. The club hosted a day of service on May 21 to help clear trash and clean neighborhoods. The efforts support the club's long-term goals of Protect our Planet by ensuring they divert waste from our waterways, and to Fight Racism by using our platform to support BIPOC neighborhoods and small businesses.
Earlier this year, select MLS clubs and adidas teamed up on a sustainability initiative to help keep plastic waste out of landfills. As part of the program, nine games were hosted where fans were given a reusable tote and a separate mailer to take home and fill with donations to send to the adidas Give Back program. The Give Back program accepts gently used clothes and shoes from any brand and rewards participants with adiClub points and vouchers to use on adidas.com. In addition to these 9 games, the Colorado Rapids hosted a Sustainability game on April 23 where they collected over 2,000 gently used items from fans. These items were donated to local charities.
The 2022 Primeblue jerseys for all clubs will be available starting today for purchase at MLSstore.com and at team stadium stores. For more information, visit MLSsoccer.com.
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Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer – celebrating its 27th season in 2022 – features 29 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including 2022 expansion team Charlotte FC and St. Louis City SC, which debuts in 2023. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.
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76 Devcorp begins a robust community engagement process to help ensure proposed arena development is a win for fans, Center City and Philadelphia at large
PHILADELPHIA, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Managing Partners of the Philadelphia 76ers, announced today the creation of a new development company, 76 Devcorp, responsible for developing the future home of the Philadelphia 76ers. Led by Philadelphia business leader David Adelman, in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment (HBSE), the Development Corporation is pursuing a privately-funded, purpose-built sports and entertainment arena, 76 Place, that will be located on a portion of the current site of Fashion District Philadelphia and serve as an anchor to Center City.
"The Philadelphia 76ers are a storied Philadelphia institution with a proven track record of investing in their community. That's why we're committed to building a world-class home in the heart of the City and creating a privately-funded arena that strengthens ties within the local community through investments that prioritize equity, inclusivity and accessibility," said Josh Harris, 76ers Managing Partner. "David Adelman shares our vision for ensuring that the new arena is an anchoring force in the local community, creating well-paying jobs and economic opportunities for those who need them most."
Adelman, the CEO of Campus Apartments, Co-Founder of FS Investments and Founder of Darco Capital, was appointed Chairman of the new development company with a mandate to locate, design and develop a destination that serves as a world-class arena facility, but also a lever for the City of Philadelphia's economic growth by promoting transformative community development, local job creation and equitable wealth-building opportunities. He was selected to lead the development project for his globally acclaimed accomplishments in real estate development in Philadelphia and nationwide, as well as his dedication to local philanthropy and investments in Philadelphia startups.
"The Philadelphia 76ers' extensive evaluation of potential sites for an arena over the past two years culminates today with plans to pursue the Fashion District Philadelphia site as the proposed new home of the team," said Adelman. "The chosen location is a key step in the process of developing a destination that provides Center City and surrounding communities with an economic engine generating activity through 76ers and youth games, concerts, events and more."
76 Devcorp carefully evaluated numerous potential sites before determining Fashion District Philadelphia as its preferred location. The site was selected primarily due to it being the most transit-rich location in all of Philadelphia, the ability to redevelop an existing commercial space, and the opportunity to play a role in the continued revitalization of Center City.
The Development Corporation will partner closely with Macerich (NYSE:MAC), the managing partner of the owning entities and operator of Fashion District Philadelphia, to realize the full potential of the site. "At Macerich, we are constantly enhancing our properties to bring greater value to our shareholders, retailers and communities," said Tom O'Hern, CEO of Macerich. "The decision to repurpose part of Fashion District Philadelphia to include the new 76ers arena is a natural evolution of the site and a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity for our company. We are committed to working collaboratively with 76 Devcorp to bring to life the vision of this iconic development that will ensure Philadelphia's vibrancy for generations to come."
A robust community engagement process is planned to ensure community interests help drive the plans for the proposed development and that it fits within the context of surrounding communities, while also being responsive to the needs of adjacent neighborhoods. In the spirit of this project being mutually beneficial for the Sixers and the broader Philadelphia community, 76 Devcorp anticipates partnering with surrounding community development groups to create a Community Benefits Agreement that ensures the forthcoming arena has a positive impact from the start of construction to opening and beyond.
"Our pledge is to advance equitable, community-driven revitalization through this project and to ensure the arena is a win for fans, Philadelphia and the surrounding communities," said David Gould, 76ers Chief Diversity and Impact Officer. "We look forward to listening to and working with the local community, including local organizations, businesses and residents, especially in Chinatown and Washington Square West, to develop a Community Benefits Agreement that results in long-term positive impact."
Led by HBSE's $20 million commitment to address disparities created by systemic racism, the Development Corporation is committed to investing in under-resourced communities to advance equitable, community-driven revitalization. A major tenet of the project will be equitable development, bringing community members to the table via new jobs and co-development roles. 76 Devcorp will collaborate with Mosaic Development Partners, a Black-owned, Philadelphia-based real estate development company with experience in affordable housing and inclusive communities. In January, Josh Harris invested $10 million into Mosaic Development Partners to support their innovative work to expand equitable development across Philadelphia communities.
The new, privately-funded arena is anticipated to cost approximately $1.3 billion. The arena will provide $1.9 billion in overall economic output during construction and $400 million annually upon opening to support Philadelphia's long-term economic growth and sustainability.
"We're excited for the opportunity to build the future home of the 76ers in Center City," said David Blitzer, 76ers Co-Managing Partner. "I look forward to working with David Adelman and his team to develop and build an impactful arena for our fans, our players and the City of Philadelphia."
The development will be completed in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. Ground-breaking for the proposed project is not expected for several years. The general public and fans can stay up to date on the progress of the development project by visiting 76Place.com.
"Quite simply put, there is no better place to build an arena in Philadelphia than in Center City, with its robust public transit infrastructure and existing dynamic businesses eager to serve fans and visitors alike. 76 Devcorp is inspired by many successful sports and entertainment arenas built in dense urban centers that promote integration with the surrounding communities. We're dedicated to making sure this development is a win for our fans and Philadelphia at large," said Adelman.
Macerich is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). As a leading owner, operator and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S. markets, Macerich's portfolio is concentrated in California, the Pacific Northwest, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor.
Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones, Macerich currently owns 48 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 44 regional town centers. Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals, social good and sound corporate governance. A recognized leader in sustainability, Macerich has achieved a #1 GRESB ranking for the North American retail sector for seven straight years (2015-2021). For more information, please visit www.Macerich.com.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results, which will be released at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET that day.
Webcast link:
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The conference call will be accompanied by presentation slides that will be accessible via the webcast link and Huntsman's investor relations website, www.huntsman.com/investors. Upon conclusion of the call, the webcast replay will be accessible via Huntsman's website.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.comhttps://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2729073-1&h=708906847&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huntsman.com%2F&a=www.huntsman.com.
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Certain information in this release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman's operations, including any delay of, or other negative developments affecting the ability to implement cost reductions, timing of proposed transactions, and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses and realize anticipated cost savings, and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Direxion Shares ETF Trust ("Direxion" or the "Trust") (NYSE: DUST) (NYSE: JDST) (NYSE: JNUG) (NYSE: NUGT) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that actively managed exchange-traded funds ("ETFs" or "Funds") from December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/jnug.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, Defendants misled investors and/or failed to disclose that it: (1) employed devices, schemes and artifices to deceive the investing public, including Plaintiff and other Class members; (2) made untrue statements of material facts or omitted to state material facts in order to make the purchasers believe the statement; or (3) artificially controlled, traded and maintained the market price of the Funds; and (4) caused Plaintiff and other members of the Class to purchase or otherwise acquire Funds at artificially inflated or deflated prices and suffered loss and damages; (5) such fraud and deceit caused loss and damage to plaintiff and other class members.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/jnug or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Direxion you have until August 15, 2022, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Khelp Financial ("Khelp"), a registered investment advisor in the digital asset sector, is pleased to announce the hiring of two new employees.
First, Steve Goeke is joining the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Goeke has 15 years of banking and capital markets experience, and he will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, leading business development, and building and maintaining strategic relationships. Previously with Truist Securities as a Director in the Capital Markets Group, Goeke helped corporate clients navigate and manage risks associated with interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity markets. Prior to that, he held various roles in derivatives, foreign exchange, and credit at Regions Capital Markets and JPMorgan.
Separately, Paul Lang is joining Khelp as Head of Portfolio Construction & Risk and will be working on the investments team alongside Patrick O'Donnell, the firm's Head of Research & Trading. Mr. Lang brings 13 years of experience constructing asset allocation strategies across traditional and digital assets and will be responsible for strategy design and execution across mandates. Lang joins from Celsius Network where he was responsible for coin allocation and risk-managed strategies, and prior to that he was a macro portfolio manager at UBS. He holds the CFA designation.
"The explosive growth in crypto has created demand for digital asset advisory, education, and investment solutions," according to Boomer Saraga, Co-Founder & CEO of Khelp. "As a team of digital asset natives, asset allocators, and risk managers, Khelp is well positioned to fulfill these market needs. We are excited to connect traditional investors with a growing menu of institutional-caliber, crypto investment products."
Khelp is now offering clients tailored investment strategies that provide exposure to a variety of cryptocurrencies and blockchains in separately managed accounts. These digital asset portfolios provide both individual investors and investment advisors the ability to choose from a number of strategies, driven by individual investor suitability and risk tolerance.
Khelp is also on track to launch two Decentralized Finance ("DeFi") hedge funds in 3Q22, the Mako and Dorsal Funds, which will provide accredited investors access to yield-focused strategies diversified across established blockchain networks and protocols. The Mako Fund is an actively managed total return product consisting of income and capital appreciation, embedding risk management into the portfolio construction process. The Dorsal Fund seeks sustainable, consistent income with minimal exposure to digital asset prices by using dollar-based assets and market neutral strategies. These funds will service investment advisors, institutions/family offices, and accredited investors.
Khelp provides professional digital asset management and advisory services, offering tailored cryptocurrency asset management with a focus on DeFi. Its fundamental-based digital asset research integrated with established portfolio construction techniques uniquely positions the firm to help clients bridge the gap between traditional finance and the emerging field of digital assets. For more information, please visit www.khelpfinancial.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniil Kvyat spent nearly two years waiting anxiously to race again.
After being relegated to reserve driver for last year’s Formula One season, he watched helplessly as his team withdrew from the world endurance series in March when the governing body imposed sanctions against Russians because of their country’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Sunday, the ,28-year-old with three F1 podium finishes will finally take the green flag — as the first Russian to start a Cup race. He’ll start 36th alongside Erik Jones on Indy’s 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course.
“I was very excited to get in the car here,” a relieved Kvyat said Saturday. “For me, it was like when the car started, ‘I was like, yes, we’re going on track. Finally, we’re going racing.’ Yes, this is really cool, so yeah, very, very excited.”
Kvyat last competed at Abu Dhabi in mid-December 2020. He finished 13th in the race and 14th in points during the COVID-19-shortened season, posting seven top-10 results in 17 starts.
It wasn’t enough to convince AlphaTauri to re-sign Kvyat and he settled for a second-tier job with the European-based Alpine Team.
Now, like other former F1 drivers, Kvyat seems to have found a new home on American soil.
He thanked NASCAR for opening its arms after he was spurned by FIA, and he hopes to follow in the footsteps of other international drivers who have made successful transitions from Europe.
Romain Grosjean posted two runner-up finishes on Indy’s road course last year, his rookie IndyCar season. Two-time world champ Fernando Alonso nearly won the Indianapolis 500 in his debut year, and Juan Pablo Montoya won one of his two 500s and two Cup races after leaving F1.
Kvyat might not be at that level yet. But he’s paired with Loris Hezemans, a 25-year-old Dutchman, on Team Hezeberg. Hezemans qualified 34th for the first European-based Cup team.
And Kvyat has already recognized some of the distinct challenges American racers face.
“In Formula One, it’s a bit different. The sponsors, they choose you and they pay you — I always get paid,” he said. “Here, you have to acquire your own people and I’m ready to acquire more people behind me.”
Kvyat’s team would appreciate a schedule expansion courtesy of additional sponsorship money. IndyCars could be an option, too.
But, for now, Kvyat is content with competing in as many races as possible this season, finding a full-time ride in the future and avoiding any more long layoffs.
“I’m very open-minded to perhaps do a full season here one day, maybe next year,” he said. “But I need to get up to speed on the ovals, try oval racing and of course want to be competitive. I don’t want to come to just drive. I want to be competitive. It means me being in the right place, getting the right experience, being in the right car.”
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "This idea came to me in a dream," said an inventor from Louisville, Ky., "The STORYTIME NIGHT LIGHT can help children feel bonded to a parent when away because mom or dad can still read the bedtime story to the child."
The patent-pending invention provides comfort for children who are fearful of the dark or who are missing their parent. It can entertain and soothes a child at night, naptime, or quiet time. The night light is easily transportable to be used in the baby's nursery or bedroom, or when at grandma's house, the babysitter, a hotel, etc. It's child-friendly design may help children to be more cooperative at bedtime and relieves parents of the task of reading the same story over and over.
The original design was submitted to the Nashville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NAM-193, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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The FBI interviewed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone (R) and his former deputy Patrick Philbin earlier this year as part of the investigation into federal records taken to Donald Trump's Palm Beach home.
The FBI interviewed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and his former deputy Patrick Philbin earlier this year as part of the investigation into federal records taken to Donald Trump's Palm Beach home, two people briefed on the matter said.
The two are the most senior former Trump officials interviewed in what is now a criminal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information and obstruction. The two men are among a group of former Trump aides whom the FBI interviewed after the criminal probe got underway this spring, the people briefed on the matter said.
Cipollone and Philbin declined to comment to CNN for this story.
The FBI recovered 11 sets of classified documents from its search, including some materials marked as "top secret/SCI" -- one of the highest levels of classification, according to documents from the search warrant that were released Friday.
The federal magistrate judge who approved the search warrant will hold a hearing Thursday at the court in Florida to discuss requests to unseal investigators' probable cause affidavit, which the Justice Department has opposed releasing.
A federal judge on Friday unsealed the search warrant and property receipt from the FBI search of Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, a move the Justice Department backed, but on Monday, the DOJ said it opposed releasing the affidavit specifically in an effort to protect witnesses and keep grand jury proceedings confidential.
In a pair of posts to Truth Social last week, Trump continued to claim that his attorneys were "cooperating fully" and had developed "very good relationships" with federal investigators prior to Monday's search at Mar-a-Lago.
"The government could have had whatever they wanted, if we had it," Trump said. "Everything was fine, better than most previous Presidents, and then, out of nowhere and with no warning, Mar-a-Lago was raided, at 6:30 in the morning, by VERY large numbers of agents, and even 'safecrackers.'"
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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Blood donors needed now to help prevent a seasonal blood shortage
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.
The decline in donations has caused the Red Cross blood supply to shrink nearly 20 percent in recent weeks. The availability of blood products will continue to decline if donations do not increase. People should not wait until they hear there is a blood shortage to give. Type O negative blood donors are especially needed now.
“This is a concerning trend that may soon make it tougher to keep blood products stocked on hospital shelves,” said Paul Sullivan, Red Cross senior vice president of donor services. “By choosing a time to give now, donors can help pump up the blood supply for those in immediate need of lifesaving care and those who rely on transfusions for treatment.”
Donors can schedule an appointment to donate using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Fuel up on us
As blood donations drop, gas prices have reached all-time highs in the U.S. As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value. There will be three lucky winners. Everyone who comes to give blood in August will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15:
BANNOCK
Pocatello
8/9/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Pocatello Blood Donation Center, Pine Ridge Mall, 4155 Yellowstone Ave.
8/10/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites, 205 Via Venitio
BINGHAM
Blackfoot
8/2/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bingham Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building, 98 Poplar
8/8/2022: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Blackfoot South Stake, 900 S. Riverton Road
BONNEVILLE
Ammon
8/15/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ammon Idaho Foothills Stake, 4375 E. Sunnyside Road
Idaho Falls
8/5/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Club Apple, 2030 Jenny Lee Drive
8/9/2022: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Idaho Falls City Building, 375 D St.
8/11/2022: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Coronado Stake, 2055 Coronado Ave.
MADISON
Rexburg
8/10/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rexburg Idaho East Stake Center, 387 S. 4th E.
CARIBOU
Soda Springs
8/11/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Soda Springs LDS Stake Center, 290 S. 3rd W.
Blood drive safety
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/07/31/blood-donors-needed-now-to-help-prevent-a-seasonal-blood-shortage/ | 2022-07-31T15:40:50Z |
Runners will test their endurance in the Texas heat on Saturday during the annual Hot 2 Trot 5K in Temple. Other area events coming up this weekend include a “Junie B. Jones” musical in Temple, a video game and anime expo in Temple, and a movies in the park event in Belton.
Reptile show at the library
Austin Reptile Shows will hold a show 10:30 a.m. today in the McLane Room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in downtown Temple.
Those who attend will have the opportunity to learn about snakes and other reptiles.
‘Junie B. Jones’ musical
The Academie Musique of Central Texas will present performances of the musical “Junie B. Jones, Jr.” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St. in Temple.
The production based on the popular childrens books follows Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store. Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.
Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $10 for students and are available online at cacarts.org.
Hot 2 Trot 5K
The 16th annual Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Hot 2 Trot 5K will take place 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the McLane Company Headquarters, 4747 McLane Parkway in Temple.
The race will finish on the Pepper Creek Trail and an awards ceremony will take place once the last runner has finished.
Online registration is available at racetemple.com. Race day registration is $30 and will take place 6:30-7 a.m. (participants must register using personal devices such as cell phone or iPad).
Game On Expo
Do you like comics, video games and anime? Join other fans for fun at the Game On Expo 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Wilson Park Recreation Center, 2205 Curtis B. Elliott Drive in Temple.
The event will feature video game tournaments, live action role play, costume contests, arts and crafts, and more.
The event is free and open to the public. For information call 254-298-5740.
Movie in the park in Belton
The city of Belton will hold a free screening of the film “Sing 2” on Saturday at Harris Community Park, 312 N. Alexander St. in Belton.
Family friendly activities will start at 7 p.m. and the film will begin at 8:45 p.m. Those who attend are advised to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last.
Davilla Community garage sale
A community garage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Davilla Community Center, 20985 N. FM 487 in Davilla.
Vendor space is available outside for $10 and indoors for $15 (tables are furnished for indoor spots).
The sale will include home canned goods, home baked goods, farm raised eggs, plants, handcrafted items and more. Breakfast tacos with homemade salsa, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase.
Kiddo Card event
The Temple Police Department will hold a Kiddo Card event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at FoxDog beer garden and coffee shop, 209 N. Seventh St. in Temple.
The event is open to children ages 2-15. Each child will have the opportunity to receive a Kiddo Card, which includes a current photo, name, address, date of birth, and other personal information. Parents or guardians must be present to fill out the child’s information and receive the ID.
The event is free and open to the public.
American Legion breakfast
The Louis B. Wells American Legion Post No. 183, 300 W. Bell St. in Bartlett, will hold its monthly breakfast 7-10 a.m. Saturday.
Legionnaires will prepare a fresh buffet style breakfast of sausage, bacon, pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy and hash browns. A suggested donation is $5.
The event is open to the public.
Summer lecture series
Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St. in Salado, is hosting a free summer lecture series 2 p.m. Sundays.
The guest speaker for July 17 will be Reid Lewis from the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Temple. Lewis, a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas, will speak on attracting wildlife and birds to your property by planting Texas native plants. The lecture is also sponsored by the Tonkawa Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists who attend the lecture are eligible for one continuing education credit.
Comedy showcase
Corkys Wine and Beer, 13 S. Second St. in Temple, will hold a comedy showcase 8 p.m. Saturday.
Special guests include Aaron Suarez and Francisco Flores with host Mysia Chabert and Roger Ramirez as the headliner.
Tickets start at $15 and are available on eventbrite.com.
Registration now open for summer reading program
Registration is now open for the summer reading program at the Mary Ruth Briggs Library at Morgan’s Point Resort.
The program will take place July 23, July 30, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13 at the library, located in the E.W. and Emma Berry Memorial Room in City Hall, 8 Morgan’s Point Boulevard.
Registration is free and participants will receive free backpacks and school supplies.
To register online visit morganspointresorttx.com and scroll to the library link. Registration also may be completed in person at the city hall lobby.
New art exhibits at the CAC
The Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St. in Temple, has renovated and reopened its art galleries and is now hosting several new art displays.
The Saulsbury Gallery is displaying works from Mat Tindell’s western and Native American art highlighting wildlife, landscapes and portraits.
The Howard Gallery currently features a juried show of professional artists of Central Texas. The pieces include oils and acrylics.
In the McCreary Gallery, Rachelle Johnson shares her collection of artwork depicting a range of mental health and emotions through color and graphics.
Watercolors and acrylics by Lisa Tennant which highlight neon light signs from around the country are on display in the Carabasi Gallery. Also in the Carabasi Gallery are pieces of pottery by Bronwyn Taff and Esther Crawford.
The exhibits will be available through the end of July. Gallery hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (open until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings) and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
New exhibit at railroad museum
A new exhibit is now open at the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Ave. B in downtown Temple.
“¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas,” will be on display at the museum from July 9 through October 9. The bilingual exhibition was organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of American History.
The exhibit “captures the excitement of the game, from community baseball teams to the Major League, highlighting how the game can bring people together regardless of race, class, and gender,” the museum said in a news release.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information visit templerrhm.org.
Live music
The Old Friends Band will perform at a country and western dance 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Sammons Community Center, 2222 W. Ave. D in Temple.
The Selfless Lovers will perform 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sam Farrow Amphitheater at Lions Park, 4205 Lions Park Drive in Temple, as part of the Hot Summer Sounds free outdoor concert series sponsored by the city of Temple.
DJ Desperado will perform 8 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post No. 3892, 201 VFW Drive in Harker Heights.
Ryan Youmans will perform 7:30 p.m. Friday, Amanda Brown and Friends will perform 8 p.m. Saturday and Walt Wilkins will perform 5 p.m. Sunday at Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St. in Salado.
Scooter Dubec and Sterling Country will perform 8 p.m. Friday and Billy Holt will perform 9 p.m. Saturday at Bo’s Barn Dancehall, 4984 W. FM 93 in Temple.
Gabor Nicholson will perform 6 p.m. Saturday and Martian Folk will perform at noon Sunday at Fire Street Pizza, 10310 FM 439 in Belton.
Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 will perform 6 p.m. Sunday at Tom Sefcik Hall, 800 Seaton Road in Temple.
Fundraisers
Devine Desserts
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas will host its annual Divine Desserts fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. Third St. in Temple.
This year’s festivities will operate under the theme “sweet celebrations,” as the nonprofit organization recognizes its past 25 years of providing hope, healing and justice for abused children in Bell, Coryell and Milam counties.
The event will include dinner catered by La Lunchonette, a dessert buffet, prize drawings, and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $120 for individuals, $200 for couples and $800 for a table of eight and are available online at cacct.com/events.
Car show
A car show to raise funds for victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 23330 SE HK Dodgen Loop in Temple (future home of Pustka Family BBQ).
The event will include food trucks, live music and auctions. Proceeds from the event will go to the Robb Elementary Memorial Fund in Uvalde.
Entries are $20 each and awards will be given for multiple categories. For information email carsforacausetx@gmail.com.
Luck of the Lake Poker Run
Luck of the Lake Poker Run, an event benefitting the Central Texas Children’s Center, will take place Saturday, July 23, on Lake Belton.
The event will kick off with a party Friday night at Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave. in Belton, with live music featuring The Great Divide and special guest Joey Green.
The “poker run” will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday at North Point Yacht Club on Lake Belton. During the event, participants will travel to different locations around the lake to obtain a poker chip at each stop. While out on the lake, participants will need to keep a lookout for rubber duckies floating on the loose for extra chances at prizes. Participants will tie up at North Point Yacht Club at the end of the run for live music by Fenix Theory, and for food, fun and prizes.
Registration and information is available on eventbrite.com.
Salado Golf Tournament
The Salado Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Salado Golf Tournament, which benefits community projects and charities, will take place on Oct. 18 at Mill Creek Country Club
The event will start at 9:30 a.m. with registration at the Mill Creek Clubhouse. Activities will include a $50,000 putting challenge at 10:30 a.m. and a helicopter ball drop at 11:30 a.m. Participants may enter the drawing for the helicopter ball drop with the purchase of tickets (one ticket for $10 or five for $20). The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at noon.
Registration costs $125 for single players or $400 for four players. Participants may register in advance online at www.salado.com/ signature-events.
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In Celebration of Pride Month, Shinesty Shows Support for LGBTQ+ Community with New Intimates Collection
DENVER, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shinesty, the leading online retailer that specializes in notoriously fun and eye-catching apparel for every occasion, today announced a new partnership with Discovery's Naked and Afraid actor, Jake Nodar. Joining the Shinesty brand as Guest Art Director, Nodar curated this year's 2022 Pride Collection. Launching to market ahead of the June month, together both Shinesty and Nodar are excited to debut the new line in celebration and support of the LGBTQ+ community this Pride month and beyond.
The new collection is comprised of Shinesty's best-selling Men's Ball Hammock® Underwear, Women's Thong, Cheeky, Bikini, and Boyshort Underwear, as well as Swim Briefs, featuring the new, Pride-inspired prints. Influenced by Shinesty's love of tongue-in-cheek humor and retro inspired glam shots, the Pride Collection's prints play on terminology frequently used within the LGBTQ+ community, media, and culture with a fun Shinesty twist.
"I chose to work with Shinesty on this collection, because I've never found a clothing company that has such a similar vision to me – have fun, be weird, be you!" said Jake Nodar, Shinesty Guest Art Director. "I always feel like my true self when I'm wearing Shinesty. Working on this collection has been so much fun, and getting to work with such a talented creative team and see the whole process from concept to stunning undies has been so amazing."
Crafted with MicroModal material that is breathable, ultra-comfortable, and 3X softer than cotton, the Pride Collection is available in styles for both men and women, including four new Men's prints; The Knot Tonights, The Bear, The Swollen Tentacle, The Bona Fide Pride, three new Women's prints; The Knot Tonights, The Scissor Sisters, The Bona Fide Pride, and a limited-edition pair of The Boca Raton Rainbow Swim Briefs; a twist on Shinesty's Daytona Dong Sarong. What's more, 15% of proceeds from the collection will be donated to support the LGBTQ+ community.
"We are thrilled to partner with Jake for this collection," said Chris White, CEO and Co-Founder of Shinesty. "Jake fully embodies our brand mission to encourage the world to take itself less seriously and we immediately knew we wanted to partner with him on a Pride collection that was both authentic to Shinesty and the LGBTQ+ community. This collection allows us to show our support not just during Pride Month, but all year long."
The Pride Collection will be available for purchase beginning today, Wednesday, May 25th exclusively on Shinesty.com, with inclusive sizes ranging from S-5X for men and XS-2X for women. For more information on Shinesty and to stay up-to-date on the collections, please visit Shinesty.com, and follow @ShinestyThreads on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
About Shinesty
Shinesty, known for its bestselling Ball Hammock® Pouch Underwear and irreverently designed women's underwear line, is the leading apparel brand with one singular mission: forcing the world to take itself less seriously. Founded in 2014 by Chris White and Jens Nicolaysen, the brand creates products that bring the wearer's sense of humor to the surface, all while delivering standout comfort and quality.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Financial Policy at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, and Deloitte, will present a Liquidity and Capital Risk Webinar for financial professionals, from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
A panel of experts, including Maryland Smith Professor of the Practice and Executive-in-Residence Clifford Rossi, will discuss the global economy in its recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic while financial markets face major challenges from several sources: the worst inflationary period in 40 years, rapidly rising oil and commodity prices and interest rates, and war in Europe.
Against this backdrop, the liquidity and capital positions of financial institutions appear strong. But what are the warning signs of deterioration in firm liquidity and capital if market conditions worsen that risk managers should be monitoring over the next year or so?
The panel of experts will discuss these issues and provide insights into improving the monitoring, measurement, and management of liquidity and capital risk as it relates to the performance of a firm and-or counterparties.
Rossi, who before joining academia, spent 25-plus years in the financial sector, as both a C-level risk executive at several top financial institutions and a federal-banking regulator. He will be joined on the panel by James Depfer, senior manager in the Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP practice, and Greg Young, director of Ginnie Mae's Counterparty Risk Analysis Division.
For registration and more information, go to https://go.umd.edu/cTc.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master's, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.
Contact: Greg Muraski at gmuraski@umd.edu.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv") (NASDAQ: NOTV) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Inotiv, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Inotiv includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Aggrieved Inotiv investors only have until August 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Air Products Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Shandong Economic Advisory Conference as Shandong Provincial Economic Advisor
QINGDAO, SHANDONG, China, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD), a leading global industrial gases company serving the China market for 35 years, will participate in a series of in-person and virtual activities during the Third Qingdao Multinationals Summit (QMS) themed "Multinationals and China" to support the country's new round of development with focus on energy transition.
Air Products' Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Seifi Ghasemi, appointed Shandong Provincial Economic Advisor, will join the Shandong Provincial Economic Advisory Conference online on June 20. He will share Air Products' world-leading first-mover blue hydrogen projects in the U.S and Canada, its green hydrogen mega projects in Middle East, and discuss how the company is supporting hydrogen applications for mobility and industrial sectors to drive the hydrogen economy in Shandong Province in close collaboration with the local government.
In Shandong, Air Products has established a strong position since its first investment in 1995 with several operating entities, production facilities, and engineering design capability. The company has been supporting the Shandong Hydrogen Industry Medium and Long-term Development Plan, and Hydrogen into Ten Thousand Homes' demonstration project with its end-to-end hydrogen for mobility solutions.
Co-organized by China's Ministry of Commerce and Shandong Provincial Government, the Third Qingdao Multinationals Summit is an important annual event to deepen win-win cooperation among multinationals and the China governments. This year, more than 3,800 distinguished guests including senior leaders from Fortune 500 and global companies will participate in the two-day summit. The summit will also host the first Shandong Provincial Economic Advisory Conference.
During the summit, Air Products China President Saw Choon Seong and other senior executives from Government Relations and Hydrogen for Mobility will join a number of in-person and virtual activities, including meeting local senior government officials and other leaders to share insights and deepen exchanges to support the country's sustainable development; holding a roadshow themed "Pursuing Green and Low-Carbon Energy Transition under Dual Carbon Goals" to unveil the company's hydrogen for mobility brand in China; and attending a forum panel discussion titled "Hydrogen Energy Value Chain Construction and Cooperation."
"QMS provides a great platform for multinationals to exchange thoughts and discuss new trends to support the long-term development of Shandong Province and China," said Saw Choon Seong. "We have achieved great success in China for 35 years across several Five-Year Plan periods. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the governments, customers and partners to support the country's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, contributing to low-carbon and climate-resilient developments in Shandong Province and China in the 14th Five-Year and beyond."
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale low- and zero-carbon hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Air Products' Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. While forward-looking statements are made in good faith and based on assumptions, expectations and projections that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.
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Completed renovations will enable residents to enjoy beautiful, affordable homes for years to come
Partnerships with over a dozen community organizations provide services to residents
GAINESVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, and officials from Alachua County today celebrated the completion of renovations of Sweetwater Square in Gainesville, Florida with a Community Day party for residents and ribbon cutting. The rehabilitation of the fully affordable development, formerly known as Forest & Village Apartments, preserves 200 beautiful, affordable homes for years to come. The project was funded through the Alachua County Commission's approval of $26.5 million in Alachua County Housing Finance Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds.
Fairstead worked with residents to rename the property – Sweetwater, named for nature destinations around Gainesville – in celebration of the renovations and new connections to the community. Supportive services provided in partnership with over a dozen community organizations will improve health outcomes and quality of life for residents.
"Fairstead's holistic approach at Sweetwater Square is what we are proud to be doing across the country: offering residents the long-term, high-quality affordable housing they deserve as well as supportive services that will strengthen health, connections between neighbors, and quality of life," said Estelle Chan, Director, Development, at Fairstead. "In partnership with trusted local leaders and organizations, we are making sure that Sweetwater Square is more than a place to live, but a thriving community."
"Through partnerships with companies like Fairstead, we can begin to address affordable housing challenges in ways that have significant impacts on the lives of our residents," said Alachua County Commission Chair Marihelen Wheeler.
The Community Day brought together Sweetwater Square families and community leaders for an afternoon of entertainment and food. Sweetwater Square residents enjoyed a kids' activity zone, decorating and painting planters, local food trucks, and live music, as well as access to resources including health screenings.
"The Rawlings Elementary Center for Fine Arts has been proudly serving the children of Gainesville for years, and we are thrilled to partner with Fairstead to bring programming to families at Sweetwater Square. Bringing local partners and neighbors together strengthens and enriches our community," said Rawlings Elementary Center for Fine Arts Principal Laura Creamer.
"The Library Partnership Resource Center has partnered with Fairstead's Resident Services Coordinator at the newly renamed Sweetwater Square for many years, working together to coordinate services and outreach events for families. These services strengthen families and their children, providing them with the tools they need to thrive. The Resident Services Coordinator is a great advocate for this community!" said Cherie A. Kelly, Library Partnership Resource Center Manager.
Sweetwater Square's renovations of its 200 apartments included upgraded kitchens with new cabinetry, countertops and energy-efficient appliances, and upgraded bathrooms with new tubs, vanities, toilets, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. The apartments also received new LED light fixtures and new flooring.
Fairstead's renovations also included the replacement of windows, roofs, and HVAC systems. All building exteriors were repainted, and new property and building signage was installed to better enhance wayfinding.
Site improvements included increased exterior lighting, a new security camera system, centralized site ingress and egress, and new landscaping. Security measures were also enhanced with new site lighting and a state-of-the-art camera system, and new site fencing.
Supportive services will improve access to care for residents, including community events, food access, civic engagement, educational opportunities, healthcare, security, and more. The on-site property management and social services team has developed relationships and programming for residents with partner organizations including the Alachua County Commissioners, Alachua County Department of Social Service, Alachua County Victim Services, City of Gainesville Police Department, Alachua County Department of Health, School Board of Alachua County, Salvation Army and Gainesville Community Ministry food banks, University of Florida HealthStreet Mobile Outreach Clinic, Santa Fe College, Island Doctors, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Gator Paws Pet Therapy, Vote Alachua, Upper Room Church, and the Library Partnership for Strong Families-Social Services.
About Fairstead
Fairstead is a purpose-driven vertically integrated real estate developer specializing in creating sustainable, high-quality housing. The firm's national footprint includes more than $6 billion in assets and identified pipeline. With offices in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead's team manages 90+ communities across the country and runs its comprehensive real estate platform, which includes acquisitions and development, venture capital investments in prop tech, design and construction, energy and sustainability, property management, marketing, and leasing. The firm also administers one of the industry's most proactive community impact programs to provide on-site support services to residents. For more information, visit www.fairstead.com.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the long-serving deputy secretary-general of his ruling African National Congress party Jessie Duarte, who died Sunday after a long battle with cancer.
Duarte, 68, was elected to the leading position in the ANC in 2012 and had been serving until she went on medical leave in November last year.
“Although our beloved comrade Jessie has been gravely ill for several months, it is difficult to comprehend that someone with such vitality and such spirit has departed this earth,” Ramaphosa told mourners Sunday.
“Comrade Jessie was a faithful, dedicated and fiercely loyal leader of the African National Congress,” said Ramaphosa.
He praised her for fighting for women’s rights during and after South Africa’s struggle against white minority rule and the system of racial oppression known as apartheid which ended in 1994.
“Jessie was relentless in advancing the position of women in all areas of public and private life,” said Ramaphosa.
“She confronted the patriarchal attitudes and practices that sought to diminish the role and contribution of women in Parliament, in government and across society,” he said.
Some of the influential roles Duarte played include being a spokeswoman for the ANC and a personal assistant to Nelson Mandela after he was released from prison in 1990.
She was a leading member of the ANC Women’s League and also served as South Africa’s ambassador to Mozambique.
Duarte, a member of the ANC’s national executive committee for more than 25 years, attracted support from rival factions within party, which led many to describe her as a unifier.
She has often faced criticism for her spirited public defense of the ANC, despite growing evidence that many of its officials are corrupt and ineffective. A recent judicial investigation into graft allegations during the rule of former President Jacob Zuma from 2009 to 2018 found substantial wrongdoing on the part of the ANC party and some of its top officials.
In recent years Duarte has also been criticized for her attitude toward the media as she often publicly criticized journalists that she viewed as anti-ANC.
Some opposition political parties have praised Duarte for her role in the struggle against apartheid and sent messages of condolences to her family and the ANC.
An official funeral according to Islamic rites was held for Duarte at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg where she was buried on Sunday. An official memorial service will be held later this week. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/leading-official-of-south-africas-ruling-anc-party-dies/ | 2022-07-18T18:21:12Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — We get it, times are tough and because of that, you may think twice about starting a business or pursuing your entrepreneurial goals.
However, there is still a way to pursue your dreams and navigate a tough economic climate.
Brian McCauley is a mortgage advisor for Dallas Mortgage News and joined Inside DFW to talk about the ways you can foster entrepreneurialship in a tough market.
WATCH the video player for our interview with McCauley.
Come out to their huge real estate event with Ryan Serhant on Aug. 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Statler hotel in Dallas. For further information check out serhantdallas.com.
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As children head back to school, there is one thing parents and caregivers should not overlook: routine vaccinations against serious infections such as measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and hepatitis to name a few. Fidelis Care is dedicated to ensuring New York State residents have access to information and resources about routine immunizations to help protect children and communities against preventable illnesses.
"Pediatric vaccination has shown to reduce the rate of vaccine-preventable diseases. We want to ensure families have the information they need to make informed decisions about immunizing their children and accessing vaccines such as the flu. It is important for families to schedule their regular well-child visits and talk with their pediatricians about any questions they may have regarding childhood immunizations," said Chief Medical Officer Vincent Marchello, M.D. "With the start of the school year around the corner, now is the perfect time to catch up on immunizations to reduce the spread of preventable illnesses."
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, immunizations have declined, with all populations showing a downward trend from pre-pandemic routine immunization rates. Routine vaccinations have proven effective in preventing serious illness within schools and communities. Despite phased school reopenings and the restart of student activities in some states, the immunization rate for children in kindergarten dropped between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. This leaves thousands of young students at risk for preventable illnesses when re-entering the classroom for in-person learning.
Fidelis Care partners with providers across New York State, making it convenient for parents and caregivers to access quality care for their children and to ensure they are up to date on routine vaccinations in time for the new school year.
One of Fidelis Care's key pediatric providers, Pediatric Associates in Syracuse, has a high rate of childhood and adolescent immunizations, and continuously focuses on the importance of immunizations as part of caring for growing children.
"Vaccinations are a proven technology and there is such great value in protecting children from preventable diseases," said Steven Nicolais, M.D., of Pediatric Associates. "Thankfully, at Pediatric Associates, we have parents who understand the importance of vaccinating their children and recognize the role parents play in our practices' high rate of childhood vaccinations."
The more immunized a community is, the harder it is for preventable illnesses to spread. Immunizations not only protect the individuals who are vaccinated, they also protect everyone who interacts with them. As students prepare to return to school, it is as important as ever to ensure children are up to date with their routine immunizations to help prevent illness in children. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11 and is the best way to keep children safe from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older.
Fidelis Care continues to invest in educational opportunities around vaccinations for members through programs such as Fluvention, which provides comprehensive information about the impact of receiving an annual flu vaccine can have for the health of individuals, their families, and their community.
Overall, childhood immunizations help protect against nearly 14 serious diseases. Without this protection, it is likely communities will see a surge of serious illnesses. Individuals can learn more about specific vaccines, immunization schedules, and safety information by contacting the New York State Department of Health or referring to materials developed by the CDC by visiting cdc.gov/vaccines.
For more information about Fidelis Care services and benefits, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/.
About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.5 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.
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PANAMA CITY, Fla., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lux Speed has committed to bring its Smart Technology to one of Panama City's most luxurious and historic resorts. With this investment, residents will receive fiber to their unit with gigabit speed. The internet connection is uniquely designed to follow residents to core areas of the property. For example, while at the pool or in the privacy of their unit, residents will be able to have support on IoT applications, obtain advanced television services, and receive managed Wi-Fi. Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort is a home and vacation destination for many, as it is located on waterfront at the Gulf of Mexico's beautiful white sand beaches in Panama City Florida. The community amenities include a restaurant, golf course, workout facility and multiple pools.
Providing high speed and reliable internet is the next step for the community at Edgewater. With each resident configured for ultra-fast speeds; residents and students alike can work or be educated anywhere without the slow dated internet of traditional telecom providers. "The new board has taken significant strides to improve the property. This is another example of this board working together for the betterment of our community, with improved and smart services for residents" said Charley Combs, Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort COA President."
Lux Speed's advanced technology will utilize state of the art, enterprise grade access points in every one of the 892 units and at various areas located throughout the property. In today's economic climate reliable internet is a must. Having the ability to have your own personal internet connection follow you anywhere on the property truly does make this a "smart community" said Robin Baldwin board secretary and lead board member of the project.
Brad Fenton, Lux Speed's Vice President of Sales commented, "Lux Speed is quickly gaining a reputation as the best in market technology, coupled with a world class customer experience, and ultra-fast speeds. Residents are now demanding an enterprise grade solution and Lux Speed is delivering on that experience. The marketplace is continuing to reward us for our commitment to the MDU space."
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DENVER, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Taiga Gold Corp. (CSE: TGC) ("Taiga Gold").
With this transaction, SSR Mining has consolidated a 100% interest in the Fisher property contiguous to its Seabee mine, eliminated a 2.5% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Fisher property, and added five new properties covering over 29,100 hectares to complement the Company's existing exploration platform in the underexplored and geologically prospective Province of Saskatchewan. SSR Mining's Saskatchewan assets now cover an area of approximately 131,150 hectares.
Under the terms of the Arrangement, SSR Mining acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Taiga Gold ("Common Shares") by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under Section 193 of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). Each Taiga Gold shareholder will receive cash consideration of C$0.265 without interest for each Common Share held, representing aggregate consideration of approximately C$30 million.
The Common Shares will be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange, following which, Taiga Gold will cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws.
SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets. In 2021, the four operating assets produced approximately 794,000 gold-equivalent ounces. SSR Mining is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ and the TSX, and SSR on the ASX.
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The above list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking information. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking information and statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and our projections about future events. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filings on our website at www.ssrmining.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the ASX at www.asx.com.au and other unforeseen events or circumstances. Other than as required by law, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect, among other things, new information or future events. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
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- Hosted By Mickey Guyton with Performances by Darren Criss, Yolanda Adams, Andy Grammer, Gloria Gaynor, Keb' Mo', Emily Bear, and Loren Allred with the National Symphony Orchestra –
Featuring 65th Anniversary Celebration of West Side Story with Broadway Icon Chita Rivera, Salute to the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, and Special Tribute to our Military Heroes and their Families with Rachel Platten
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Concerts announced today the all-star cast of the 42nd annual edition of A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS, America's longest-running live national Independence Day TV tradition. Joining country music star and four-time Grammy-nominee Mickey Guyton, who will be hosting and performing during the celebration, will be top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway with the National Symphony Orchestra. After making history as the first African American female artist to earn a Grammy nomination in a country category, Guyton went on to host the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards and performed the "National Anthem" this year at Super Bowl LV in front of an audience of 112.3 million. The line-up for A CAPITOL FOURTH will feature:
- Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor, singer and songwriter Darren Criss (AMERICAN CRIME STORY, GLEE);
- five-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel legend Yolanda Adams;
- multi-platinum pop artist and songwriter Andy Grammer;
- Grammy Award-winning music legend Gloria Gaynor;
- ground-breaking five-time Grammy Award-winning blues musician Keb' Mo';
- Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and recording artist Emily Bear (THE UNOFFICIAL BRIDGERTON MUSICAL);
- multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and recording artist Loren Allred (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN); and
- the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
ADDITIONAL TALENT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Chita Rivera, the legendary Tony Award winner and one of the most nominated performers in Tony history, will lead a 65th anniversary celebration of WEST SIDE STORY featuring the National Symphony Orchestra performing a special musical tribute to one of Broadway's most successful shows. A theatrical icon, Rivera's electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of WEST SIDE STORY in 1957 brought her stardom.
The evening will also include a special tribute to our men and women in uniform and their families by Emmy Award-winning, multiplatinum selling recording artist and published author Rachel Platten who will perform her hit song "Stand by You."
The concert also marks the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, one of America's most famous and majestic landmarks. It was built as a tribute to a President whose leadership united the nation in a time of crisis, and whose eloquence spoke to our aspirations and dreams of a better tomorrow. The segment will be feature a stirring performance of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by Yolanda Adams live from the Lincoln Memorial.
Returning live from Washington, D.C., the top-rated, award-winning program available on television, radio and digital media puts viewers front and center for America's biggest birthday party. The celebration will be capped off with the greatest display of fireworks in the U.S.A. lighting up our nation's iconic skyline featuring twenty cameras positioned around the city to capture the best views. Accompanied by patriotic musical favorites, the fireworks extravaganza will also feature The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," with a commemoration of its 100th anniversary.
A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Monday, July 4, 2022 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. The program can also be heard in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide and will be streaming on YouTube and www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2022.
After two years of virtual presentations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert venue on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will be open to the public to enjoy the live broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH (more information coming soon at: https://www.uscp.gov/media-center).
Also participating in the event will be the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, Members of the Armed Forces carrying the State and Territorial Flags, the Armed Forces
Color Guard provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C., the Choral Arts Society of Washington and Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music.
The program is a co-production of Michael Colbert of Capital Concerts and WETA, Washington, D.C. Executive producer Michael Colbert has assembled an award-winning production team that features the top Hollywood talent behind some of television's most prestigious entertainment shows including the ACADEMY AWARDS, GRAMMY AWARDS, COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, TONY AWARDS, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and more.
A CAPITOL FOURTH is made possible by grants from The Boeing Company, the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, PBS and public television stations nationwide. Air travel is provided by American Airlines.
Capital Concerts is the nation's leading producer of live patriotic television shows, including PBS's highest-rated performance specials: NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT and A CAPITOL FOURTH, the premier celebrations of America's most important holidays broadcast from the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. For over 40 years, these two award-winning productions have become national traditions, bringing us together as one family of Americans to celebrate our freedom and democratic ideals and to pay tribute to those who defend them. The holiday specials have been honored with over 80 awards including the New York Film Festival Award, the Golden Cine Award, and the Writer's Guild of America Award.
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Showcasing New Products including Youdao Dictionary Pen X5 and Youdao Smart Learning Pad
BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), a leading technology-focused intelligent learning company in China, held its 2022 Intelligent Learning Product Launch Event where it unveiled its latest Youdao Dictionary Pen X5 and Youdao Smart Learning Pad. In addition, at the hybrid in-person and livestreaming event held on August 9, 2022 in Beijing, the Company also demonstrated existing products in its portfolio and discussed its strategic initiatives to further grow its intelligent learning device business.
The latest generation Youdao Dictionary Pen adopts a self-developed operating ecosystem integrating, for the first time, a variety of external learning applications to considerably enhance users' learning experience. Youdao Dictionary Pen X5 has significantly optimized its word search functionality, boosting speed by 15% compared to the previous version and expanding the vocabulary to 10 million words. With a real-time note-taking function, Youdao Dictionary Pen X5 can upload scanned excerpts instantly onto the Youdao Cloud Note application. It currently supports online translation of over 100 languages and enables translation for certain languages such as French, Spanish and German with its Neural Machine Translation technology developed in-house.
As a pioneer in the dictionary pen segment, Youdao also partnered with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology and other peers to jointly draft an industry standard that specifies the technical requirements and testing methods of dictionary pens.
Youdao Smart Learning Pad, also featured at the event, employs personalized functions of AI diagnosis and adaptive learning to meet the comprehensive learning needs of primary and middle school students. Youdao Smart Learning Pad achieved gross billings of RMB10 millions shortly after the initial batch of distribution. The outstanding performances of other Youdao smart devices were also showcased during the event. For example, Youdao Listening Pod attained the leading positions in terms of both sales and units during JD.com's June 18 shopping festival.
Dr. Feng Zhou, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Youdao, said, "We are proud of the progress we have made with our leading intelligent learning devices and how they are influencing China's evolving learning paradigm. In an effort to cover more learning scenarios on a broader scale, Youdao will continue to upgrade its portfolio with an expanded range of diversified offerings that empower better learning experiences. We are determined to support Chinese students in their pursuit of excellence and propel the industry's sustainable growth by leveraging our cutting-edge technologies."
About Youdao, Inc.
Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is a leading technology-focused intelligent learning company in China dedicated to developing and using technologies to provide learning content, applications and solutions to users of all ages. Building on the popularity of its online knowledge tools such as Youdao Dictionary and Youdao Translation, Youdao now offers smart devices, STEAM courses, adult and vocational courses, and education digitalization solutions. In addition, Youdao has developed a variety of interactive learning apps. Youdao was founded in 2006 as part of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), a leading internet technology company in China.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – As Lake Mead continues to lose water more relics from the past are being exposed along the once underwater shoreline.
Over the weekend, boaters came across several boats that have probably spent years underwater.
Travis Pardee took video and photographs of several of the boats, including one that somehow has surfaced in a vertical position. The strange sight of the boat pointing skyward was found in the area of Government Wash.
As of 2 p.m. Monday, Lake Mead’s water level is 1,049.66 feet (above sea level). This is 179.34 feet below what’s called the “full pool,” or the highest the water level can get because it is a man-made reservoir. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, Lake Mead is only 30% full at this time.
In other photographs, Pardee took pictures of at least three other boats and personal watercraft.
One of the boats was still underwater but clearly visible from the surface.
The recent drought-exposed wrecks follow a far grislier discovery – earlier this year boaters found a barrel that contained human remains. Authorities say the barrel may have been underwater for as long as four decades before the receding water line led to its discovery. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/lake-mead-exposing-more-sunken-relics/ | 2022-05-24T02:26:50Z |
"The Beatles: Get Back" set a very high bar for musical nostalgia, but "My Life As a Rolling Stone" is no slouch, breaking the four band members into their own dedicated hours, with extensive access to the three surviving members and a who's who of rock voices serving as the chorus. Yes, you can't always get what you want, but for Rolling Stones fans, this should come close.
Narrated by Sienna Miller, the docuseries -- playing on the BBC in the UK and on the Epix pay channel in the US -- interviews Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood on camera, while leaving the musicians, managers and others with insight about the band as off-camera voices, keeping the focus squarely on the Stones.
Nicely written, the opening installment (devoted to Jagger, naturally) describes the group as "a link between the counterculture of the 1960s and the commercial modern world."
There's biographical material focusing on their musical influences, such as how Jagger -- the clear leader and "brand manager," as one observer puts it -- essentially studied Little Richard as he learned how to command a stage. That included creating the rock stadium experience, as Jon Bon Jovi notes, calling his first exposure to those early shows "mind-blowing."
Jagger insists he was actually naïve about the impact of his androgynous look ("I didn't even know I was doing androgyny"), while Richards credits the Beatles and their burgeoning popularity in the '60s with making the Stones happen.
"Without the Beatles the Stones would never have been there," he says.
Ever colorful, the Richards hour details his reputation as a "defiant hedonist" and drug abuser, but also a trailblazer who helped create the band's sound and image -- "The model," as Slash of Guns 'N Roses says, "that all of us rebellious rock guitarists follow."
Wood, meanwhile, is presented as the glue that held the Stones together after he replaced Mick Taylor in the mid-1970s, setting his ego aside to deal with his higher-maintenance partners. The final installment pays tribute to the late drummer Charlie Watts, who died in 2021. "The best drummer England has ever produced," Richards says.
Executive producer Steve Condie and the four directors don't gloss over controversies and excesses associated with the Stones, but the emphasis is clearly to deliver a celebration of their artistry as well as longevity as still-rocking septuagenarians.
Those decades in the spotlight and the ample footage associated with them yield dividends for the filmmakers if not always the members themselves, who concede that the unrelenting attention is something of a double-edged sword.
"Some people can take it, and some people can't," Jagger says, discussing the pressures associated with fame. "It's a bit of a pact with the devil."
"My Life As a Rolling Stone" fosters a degree of sympathy for these devils, but mostly, a sense of appreciation for decades of a level of rock wizardry that, with apologies to the song, needs no introduction.
"My Life As a Rolling Stone" premieres Aug. 7 on Epix.
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